Posts by Brittney Maxfield

When Employees Are Outspoken About Politics

I have a few employees who are unhappy with the change in our government’s administration and they tend to be very outspoken. I believe people shouldn’t discuss politics in the workplace, especially if they’re just voicing opinions to someone who hasn’t asked for them. How should I address this with the people in my office so we can continue to work together peacefully?

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Practice Makes Perfect: Applying the Skills Personally for Professional Success with Master Trainer Odell Mitchell

Q. I am a new provisionally certified Crucial Conversations trainer. I was only able to train one course before the pandemic hit our organization and training plans were placed on hold. Until that changes, I would like to leverage the skills to add value to leadership as they navigate the challenges our organization faces. What …

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Managing Bias: Intent Matters

VitalSmarts Master Trainer Maria Moss shares a tip for contextualizing racially biased comments to address the intent rather than the emotion of the moment. For more information on learning the skills you need to speak up when it matters most, visit https://www.crucialskills.com/saythat

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