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How can you confront a bullying boss without losing your job? (with Christina Wing)

How can you confront a bullying boss without losing your job? (with Christina Wing)

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While the podcast team takes a Radical Sabbatical, Kim interviews authors of books that have had a big impact on her over the past two years. We live in a world where the list of off-limits topics keeps growing. Age, failure, succession, failure, death, work-family conflict, money, fear, layoffs, governance, race, religion, and politics: these subjects often feel too hot to touch. So we avoid them and stick to small talk. But avoidance comes at an enormous cost. When we can't address the realities shaping our lives and careers, trust and relationships suffer, making it impossible to achieve results together. There IS a better way! In this episode, Kim Scott speaks with Christina Wing about her latest book, Unspeakable: The Taboo Topics We Avoid and How to Talk About Them. They start their conversation by talking about explained how and why Christina decided to take the risk to confront an abusive boss, and why staying silent would have been more risky in the end. Her Radical Candor paid off for both of them. He hadn't realized how his behavior was affecting others, and ultimately his career. When she explained the consequences, he changed his behavior. Christina and Kim explore the costs of avoiding uncomfortable conversations, and some tactics for how and why to embrace the discomfort. Christina shares a story about a family business where people were arguing about where to invest–but nobody knew how much was available to invest. Next, Christina explains how she’s learned to be more open about race, religion, and politics. Guest Background: Christina Wing is a Senior Lecturer in the Technology and Operations Management Unit at Harvard Business School. Her research focuses on families in business, and she is the creator of Demystifying the Family Enterprise, a course that explores family dynamics, operating companies, family offices, and legacy opportunities. In recognition of her contributions to the field, she was named a Top 25 Family Enterprise Academic by Family Capital. CHAPTERS (00:40) Introduction to Radical Sabbatical and Christina Wing (01:30) Facing Bullying in the Workplace (03:58) Confronting a Difficult Boss (06:54) The Transformation of a Bully (09:21) The Importance of Direct Communication (10:41) Ruinous Empathy vs. Radical Candor (13:14) The Consequences of Avoiding Difficult Conversations (13:14) The Role of Respect in Communication (13:14) The Need for Open Conversations (14:11) Curiosity and Understanding in Conversations (17:20) Navigating Difficult Moments vs. Difficult Conversations (19:07) The Art of Role-Playing in Conversations (21:21) Understanding Different Perspectives (23:40) Navigating Difficult Conversations (27:43) The Importance of Timing in Discussions (29:49) The Impact of Technology on Communication (33:50) Addressing Money Matters in Family Dynamics (38:25) The Power of Money and Its Societal Impact (41:00) The Necessity of Open Dialogue Connect with the Radical Candor team: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ Keywords Christina Wing, Unspeakable, workplace bullying, direct communication, radical candor, empathy, difficult conversations, respect, curiosity role-playing, perspectives, timing, technology, money matters, family dynamics, societal impact, open dialogue, emotional intelligence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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