Employing Differences

Karen Gimnig & Paul Tevis
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A conversation about exploring the collaborative space between individuals, hosted by Karen Gimnig and Paul Tevis.

  1. 3D AGO

    Employing Differences, Episode 299: Can I help?

    "The greater the skillset of the participants, the less skill the facilitator needs and the greater the skill of the facilitator." Karen & Paul discuss how a meeting participant can help a facilitator during a meeting without undermining their authority.

    20 min

  2. JAN 27

    Employing Differences, Episode 298: When do I speak?

    "If you're the sort of person who naturally dominates conversation, step back. If you're the sort of person who naturally doesn't say anything, step in. And to add some nuance to that, really to think about and to listen for what are things that are being said in the group that's relevant, germane to the topic at hand." Karen & Paul talk about how to be an effective meeting participant, focusing on when to speak up and when to hold back. They emphasize the importance of balancing natural tendencies—whether one is inclined to dominate discussions or remain silent. Key points include the value of bringing new, relevant information to the group and recognizing the group's capacity to hear contributions. The episode highlights discernment in communication, stressing concise and timely participation.

    16 min

  3. JAN 20

    Employing Differences, Episode 297: How do I prepare for a meeting?

    "And starting with preparation, which very often we don't think about preparing for a meeting, especially if we're not facilitating. But it's very useful to gather what information you can. If there is an agenda, review it. If there's information that's been sent out, you know, decide how much of it it's useful for you to read and get familiar with." Karen & Paul share effective ways to prepare for a meeting as a participant. They explore the importance of understanding the meeting's purpose, gathering necessary information, managing interpersonal dynamics, and honestly assessing the necessity of your attendance.

    17 min

  4. JAN 13

    Employing Differences, Episode 296: How do I advise them?

    "Part of being a good advisor is trusting the other person to be an expert in their context, in their life, in the things that they're doing and to listen to them when they say things around that." Karen & Paul discuss how to effectively provide advice in a collaborative space, particularly for consultants or advisors who must respect their clients’ autonomy while offering their expertise. They explore the challenges of finding a middle ground between being overly directive and completely hands-off, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect and understanding.

    20 min

  5. JAN 6

    Employing Differences, Episode 295: How do I facilitate an impossible meeting?

    "Sometimes what happens is somebody's organizing in a meeting on behalf of others with great intentions, but the others, like the people who are in the conflict, who need to work it out actually are not very interested in doing any work on it." Karen & Paul share how to identify and address meetings that are inherently impossible to facilitate successfully. They share insights on recognizing unrealistic expectations, the importance of preparatory work, and the need for honest communication about capabilities and constraints.

    18 min

  6. 12/30/2025

    Employing Differences, Episode 294: What do I do with the feedback?

    " If we're gonna ask, it needs to have something, we need to know what we're gonna do with it. Because when people know that they're supposed to ask for feedback about stuff, but they actually have no plan to incorporate any of the ideas that they get. That contributes to, you know, just this feeling of like, well, this is a checkbox, like this is a performative ask." Karen & Paul talk about how to handle feedback effectively, emphasizing the importance of having a plan for it. They stress that feedback should be solicited only if there's a genuine intention to use the information. They explore the negative impact of performative feedback requests and the importance of closing the feedback loop, either by implementing suggestions or by explaining why certain feedback won't be acted upon, to maintain trust and credibility.

    13 min

  7. 12/23/2025

    Employing Differences, Episode 293: What is the skill of intentional choice?

    " Give yourself permission to choose the one that serves you best. And if you're in a community space or a teamwork space or a job kind of space, that doesn't just mean you can do the thing that's entirely selfish, but you can selfishly do the thing that gives me the community that I want." Karen & Paul share the concept of intentional choice and its importance in relationships and community spaces. They explore how this skill contrasts with reactivity and habitual behaviors, emphasizing the need to consider future outcomes and act in ways congruent with personal values and the needs of others.

    15 min

  8. 12/16/2025

    Employing Differences, Episode 292: What is calibrating vulnerability?

    " What is vulnerable for one person to do in one situation, in one environment is not the same for everybody else and for anyone else in that situation that there are a lot of external factors that play into it as well." Karen & Paul talks about the concept of calibrating vulnerability in collaborative and relational environments. They explore how balancing vulnerability with safety can enhance connections and the effectiveness of teams. Drawing from the works of Brene Brown and Dr. Amy Edmondson, they emphasize the importance of finding the right level of vulnerability to foster trust and collaboration while avoiding extremes of either excessive safety or vulnerability.

    20 min
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A conversation about exploring the collaborative space between individuals, hosted by Karen Gimnig and Paul Tevis.

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  • Creator
    Karen Gimnig & Paul Tevis
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    299
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Employing Differences
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