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Oct 2024
26m 27s

How to Navigate Difficult Conversations ...

Anthony Fasano, P.E., AEC PM, F. ASCE
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In this episode, I talk to Madi McIntyre-Holmes, SHRM-CP, HR coordinator at Menard USA, about how AEC leaders in fast-paced industries can navigate difficult conversations, strengthen their teams, and balance policies with empathy for better leadership and team growth. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About How to Navigate Difficult Conversations […]

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