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In this episode of the Leadership Without Losing Your Soul Podcast, you'll dive into the importance of brave conversations at work and tackling those tough conversations head-on. Have you ever wondered how to make those difficult chats a little easier? Ed Evarts joins us to share his insights and experiences navigating these tricky waters.

You'll learn about the key elements that can make a big difference: being helpful, practicing regularly, staying present in the moment, focusing on future outcomes, and maintaining flexibility. Plus, don't miss out on Ed's book, "The Bravery Trick for Easy Ways to Say Hard Things," which is packed with practical tips and is available now. Tune in to get inspired and become more courageous in your leadership journey!
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Nick Courtright, founder and CEO of Atmosphere Press, a hybrid publishing company, discusses his approach to leadership and creating a positive culture at his company. He emphasizes hiring for kindness and creating a positive and supportive author environment. Courtright shares that his company has 24 guiding principles, including a good sense of humor, and prioritizes the author's experience. He also discusses the importance of accountability, taking responsibility for mistakes, and the value of employee development and growth. Courtright encourages you as leaders to remember the meaningfulness of your work and to show care and respect to your customers.
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In this Leadership Without Losing Your Soul episode, you'll hear from Kim Ades, the founder of Frame of Mind Coaching, as she dives into the challenges leaders face and the significance of uncovering hidden limiting beliefs. Ades emphasizes leaders' need to prioritize self-care, ensuring that critical aspects of your life don't get neglected. Journaling, she points out, is an invaluable tool for gaining clarity and understanding your thinking patterns. When facing difficult situations or challenges, Ades encourages you to ask how these experiences can serve you and to find the hidden gifts in them. According to Ades, seeking coaching can be transformative, helping you change your thinking and build greater resilience and success.
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In this episode, you'll explore when it might be necessary to quit a conflict or even leave a job. You'll learn specific phrases and questions to ask yourself to determine if it's time to walk away. Host David Dye shares personal stories and examples, illustrating the importance of speaking up and considering the impact of the conflict on your life. The episode wraps up with a heartfelt thanks for your support and promotion of their book, "Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict."
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This episode will share effective ways to handle passive-aggressive behavior at work. Dealing with this type of conflict can be incredibly frustrating, but don't worry—we’ve got you covered with some powerful phrases to address it.
Throughout the podcast, we’ll share examples of passive-aggressive behavior and teach you phrases to address it effectively. You’ll learn to describe what happened calmly, ask for clarification, and focus on specific goals or facts. It's crucial to stay calm and not react emotionally to the behavior.
We’ll also advise you on what not to do—like directly telling someone they're being passive-aggressive. Instead, we'll suggest phrases to help you constructively address the behavior.
We’ll also tell you about our book, "Powerful Phrases for Dealing With Workplace Conflict." If you find this podcast helpful, we’d love for you to leave a review or consider buying the book. There's a special offer for organizations, too—if you purchase 50 or more copies, you can get a virtual live online program tailored for your team.
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In this episode, David Dye breaks down strategies for dealing with those chronic complainers at work. You know the types: "Mr. Whiny," who loves to complain for the sake of it, and the "Caring Complainer," who genuinely cares but shows it through constant griping and cynicism.
For Mr. Whiny, it's all about addressing the behavior and not getting sucked into unproductive conversations. But with the Caring Complainer, you can use powerful phrases to shift your energy towards positive outcomes and solutions.
David shares a personal story about how he successfully handled a chronic complainer. He also reminds us to use the strategies from his book, "Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict," and gives us a sneak peek of what's coming up in future episodes.
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