It might be a confrontation with a colleague who is constantly late to meetings. You might need to finally ask for that raise. Or it could be approaching a coworker to disclose a mental health issue you’ve been struggling with.
We all face difficult conversations - and difficult people - in our careers. Amy Gallo is a conflict expert, a contributing editor ... Show More
Nov 5
Manage Your Social Anxiety with Stefan Hofmann
Does the fear of being judged keep you from showing up as your full self? Social anxiety can affect your relationships, career, and confidence, but it doesn't have to hold you back. In this classic episode, I sit down with Stefan Hofmann, a clinical psychologist and expert in soc ... Show More
34m 27s
Nov 3
Enrique Rubio on "Our Existential Advantage" Against AI
What happens when you start trusting AI more than your own judgment? In this episode, I sit down with Enrique Rubio, founder of Hacking HR, to talk about what you risk losing when you hand your thinking over to machines. Enrique shares why critical thinking, creativity, and human ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 29
Therapy Makes You A Better Leader with Dr. Vikas Shah
How can you turn anxiety into an opportunity to understand yourself and become a better leader? In this classic episode, I talk with Dr. Vikas Shah, entrepreneur, investor, and MBE recipient, about the connection between mental health, emotional awareness, and leadership. Vikas s ... Show More
36m 41s
Apr 2024
303: How to Work With Difficult People with Amy Gallo
How does it feel to work with somebody you'd rather avoid? Let's admit it: We all experience a fair share of difficult people at work. And many times, we just have to be around them whether we like it or not. However, there are a few things, that we can do to lessen their impact ... Show More
32m 42s
Jun 2021
530: How to Prepare for Conflict, with Amy Gallo
Amy Gallo: HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict Amy Gallo is an expert in conflict, communication, and workplace dynamics. She combines the latest management research with practical advice to deliver evidence-based ideas on how to improve relationships and excel at work. She is the ... Show More
38m 32s
May 2025
How to Resolve Team Conflict
People management consists of a fair amount of mediation and diplomacy, and you can’t expect to get the hang of it right away. You’re in the middle of a lot now. Initiating difficult conversations, and then getting all the way through them, takes planning and practice (and someti ... Show More
41m 25s
May 2024
144. Communicating Through Conflict: How to Get Along with Anyone
<p>Many of us would rank getting along with colleagues as an important aspect of work, but, as <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/amy-gallo/">Amy Gallo</a> explains, relationships devoid of disagreement can actually be less productive. </p><p>“While our natural human in ... Show More
21m 15s