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by HR Habitude
The workplace communication podcast that helps professionals navigate difficult conversations, speak up with confidence, and build stronger careers. HR experts Denise and Maggie share practical frameworks for giving honest feedback, addressing conflict, and leading with authenticity... without the career-limiting fear that keeps most people silent. Learn how to say what needs to be said while building trust and advancing your professional goals.
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- 6 days ago22 min
Feelings First: You Can’t Logic Your Way to Trust | Ep26
You can’t walk into a room full of skeptics and convince them with a spreadsheet. In this episode, we share two success stories of leaders who understand that. One is a listener’s story about a leader who focused on the people before the outcomes. The other story is Denise’s, about a manager who stepped in to lead a well-established team and was able to slowly win them over. Along the way, we get into why trust is the foundation everything else is built on, how emotion opens the door that logic can’t, and why knowing when to give someone grace is one of the most human parts of leading. If you’ve ever tried to win people over with facts alone and watched it fall flat, this one’s for you. Learn more about HR Habitude at https://bit.ly/hrhabitude-ep26 & connect with us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hr-habitude
- Oct 1, 202624 min
The Leader Makes the Weather (What Strong Teams Are Built On) | Ep25
Every leader sets the tone for their team. So, which are you bringing: sunshine or storms? In this episode, we get into what actually makes a strong team, drawing on Patrick Lencioni's work on team dynamics and the candor and courage we come back to every episode. It starts with trust and builds from there: why people only commit to decisions they helped shape, how staying 'nice' actually hurts more than being candid, and why the scorecard matters more than most leaders think. This episode is for you if you need a clear-eyed look at what separates the teams that thrive from the ones that just get by. Learn more at https://bit.ly/hrhabitude-ep25 & connect with us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hr-habitude
- Sep 1, 202629 min
The Lessons Great Leaders Keep Coming Back To | Ep24
When some of the most respected voices in leadership got on stage this year, they kept coming back to the two things this whole show is built on: candor and courage. In this episode, we share the insights from the Global Leadership Summit that resonated with us the most: why you can't get through to someone who isn't ready to hear you, why waiting for certainty is its own (usually wrong) decision, why backing up is not the same as backing down, and how to keep your best people from picturing a future somewhere else. Whether you attended or not, this episode distills the ideas most worth carrying into your own leadership. And if you want the full experience next year, the 2027 summit is already on the calendar for August 5th and 6th. Learn more at https://www.globalleadership.org/summit Learn more at https://bit.ly/hrhabitude-ep24 & connect with us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hr-habitude
- Aug 1, 202630 min
Push Through Fear, or Live with Regret: A Conversation with Medicare Misty | Ep23
Fear might be the only thing standing between you and the life you actually want. In this episode, we're bringing in a guest who has made a habit of choosing courage over comfort. Medicare Misty has spent two decades building one of the most recognizable personal brands in Chattanooga. But before the brand, there were 25 rejections chasing a different dream, a psychology degree that led to a $15K salary, and a stint waiting tables while pregnant. Together we get into why courage is a muscle you build one hard decision at a time, why knowledge means nothing until you put it into action, and how helping others get what they want has a way of coming back around. If you've been waiting to feel ready before you make your next move, this is your reminder that ready rarely comes. Learn more about Medicare Misty at https://bit.ly/candorandcourageatwork-ep23 Learn more about HR Habitude at https://bit.ly/hrhabitude-ep23 & connect with us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hr-habitude
- Jul 1, 202624 min
Weighing the Cost: A Listener's Story of Courage | Ep22
How far would you go to do the right thing at work? Further than you think, or not as far as you'd hope? In this episode, we share a listener's story that stopped us in our tracks. Their employer rolled out a mandatory wellness program that crossed a serious line, and this employee had to make a choice: go along with it, or risk their job to say no. This story is a candid look at what courage can really cost when your values (and sometimes even your health) are challenged. Along the way, we break down what the company got wrong, why good intentions aren't enough, and how a leader's response in moments like these can define their reputation. P.S. This episode mentions weight loss, body shaming, and eating disorders. Listener discretion is advised. Learn more at candorandcourageatwork.com & connect with us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hr-habitude
- Jun 1, 202625 min
It’s Not Me, It’s You: Breaking Up Passive Aggression | Ep21
You can't always stop passive aggressive behavior at work. But you have more control over it than you think. In this episode, we're continuing our series on passive aggression and answering a listener's question: Can managers prevent passive aggressive behavior from taking root in the first place? Then we share two real stories of passive aggression in action, specifically when the person being passive aggressive didn’t report to us (one was a coworker, and one was a boss!). If you've been wondering if you should address the passive aggression or just let it slide, this episode will help you figure out your next move. Learn more at candorandcourageatwork.com & connect with us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hr-habitude
- May 1, 202623 min
Sure, Whatever: Addressing Passive Aggression at Work | Ep20
As a leader, you don't have a choice. You have to have the hard conversations. In this episode, we're addressing feedback from two listeners about our recent series on managing underperformers: I'm afraid the underperformer will quit if I bring it up, and I can't afford to lose them. What if *I* am the problem? Then we shift into something that shows up in every workplace: passive aggressive behavior, what it actually looks like, and how to address it directly without blowing up the relationship. If you've been tiptoeing around a difficult person at work, this episode will help you figure out your next move. Learn more at candorandcourageatwork.com & connect with us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hr-habitude
- Apr 1, 202628 min
Facts Over Feelings: A Leader's Guide to Addressing Underperformance | Ep19
Every day you avoid the underperformer conversation, you're sending a message to your whole team. In this episode, we’re sharing how to finally address it the right way. We walk through how to analyze the situation and the data, how to have the actual conversation, and why documentation and follow-up are non-negotiable. We're also sharing two real stories of when underperformers went unchecked, so you can see these principles in action. If you've been avoiding the conversation with an underperformer, this episode will help you feel more prepared and confident to address it. Learn more at candorandcourageatwork.com & connect with us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hr-habitude
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The workplace communication podcast that helps professionals navigate difficult conversations, speak up with confidence, and build stronger careers. HR experts Denise and Maggie share practical frameworks for giving honest feedback, addressing conflict, and leading with authenticity... without the career-limiting fear that keeps most people silent. Learn how to say what needs to be said while building trust and advancing your professional goals.
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