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Dec 2020
29m 20s

Navigating Emotional Reactions at Work 2...

Kim Scott, Jason Rosoff & Amy Sandler
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Whether you’re the one getting emotional or you’re giving someone feedback and they react with unexpected emotion, it’s important to recognize that while you can’t control or manage other people’s emotions, you can manage your emotional reactions at work. On the final episode of season 2 of the Radical Candor podcast, Kim, Amy and Jason talk about how to nav ... Show More
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