Candor & Courage At Work®
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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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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…
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…
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…
Managing Underperformers: The Conversations Most Leaders Avoid | Ep18
If you've never had an underperformer, you are a leadership unicorn! It's something every people-manager deals with at some point in their career, and how you handle it impacts the whole team. In…
Showing Up Fully Without Running on Empty | Ep17
How do you balance a meaningful career with being present for your family, without completely depleting yourself in the process? In this episode, we talk with the winner of our goal-setting contest…
Ditch the Resolutions, Actually Follow Through on Your Goals | Ep16
If you're tired of setting goals only to abandon them by “Quitter’s Friday” (the second Friday in January), this episode is for you. We're sharing a better way to approach goals (that actually makes…
Managing Up When The Stakes Are High | Ep15
What do you do when your boss asks for feedback… and you know they might not like the answer? That question was at the heart of both of our stories in this episode, where we revisit two…
Challenge Yourself: 5 Questions for Growth | Ep14
As 2025 winds down, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect. In this episode, we share five powerful questions designed to help you get clear on your professional goals, especially when it comes…
The Power of Candor & Courage At Work (One Year in Review) | Ep13
One year ago, we started the podcast with one big question: What would change if more leaders spoke honestly and bravely at work? In this special anniversary episode, we revisit some of our favorite…
Speak Up Without Burning Bridges at Work | Ep12
When the wrong words could cost you trust, credibility, or even your job… how do you speak up anyway? In this episode, we explore High Stakes Candor, what it means to prioritize the other person’s…
How to Build Psychological Safety and Follow Through on What Matters (Part 2 with Kent Vaughn) | Ep11
Courageous leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about asking the right questions. In this episode, we explore what courage looks like in practice: creating psychological safety,…
Why Great Managers Practice Self-Leadership and Build Trust: A Conversation with Kent Vaughn (Part 1) | Ep10
No one brings their A-game to work for a manager who doesn’t “walk the talk.” In this episode, executive coach Kent Vaughn joins us to explore what it really takes to lead with integrity… starting…
Bonus: The Empowered Career Woman with Maggie Carrington
The rise to the top is full of twists and turns. Maggie was recently a guest on the Silver Divorce podcast, hosted by Lisa McCluskey. In the episode, Maggie shares her career journey and decision…
Timeless Leadership Lessons from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People | Ep9
More than 30 years after The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People hit the shelves (and cassette players), Stephen Covey’s work still shapes leaders today. In this episode, rather than walking through…
Bonus: How to Reenter the Job Market After Divorce
Reentering the job market after a long absence can present several challenges, including outdated skills, changing job market conditions, self-doubt, and age discrimination. And, the process for…
Finding the Courage to Speak Up (Listener Q&A) | Ep8
Having something important to say doesn't mean it's easy to say it. In this episode we’re tackling listeners’ questions about navigating sensitive conversations without hurting feelings and building…
Taking Calculated Risks | Ep7
Workplace courage isn’t always about diving straight into the deep end. Sometimes you can wade in, one step at a time. After listening to this episode, you will know the power of taking calculated…
How to Practice Being Candid | Ep6
Ever wonder why some leaders can deliver tough feedback that motivates people, while others leave their teams feeling deflated? In this episode, we share practical strategies for making feedback…
3 Tips for Overcoming Fear | Ep5
Fear is ingrained in each of us from a young age. Every day as we left for school, our parents would say “Be careful!” Now, as adults and professionals, we must first recognize what our fears are,…
Building Your Courage Muscle | Ep4
When you think of courage, you probably imagine a firefighter running into a burning building. But there are actually *nine* types of courage, and we’re diving into them today. We also address a…
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Candor & Courage At Work® has published 24 episodes since September 2024, covering topics in Business, Careers.
Candor & Courage At Work® is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 23m.
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