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Authenticity, Identity, and Being Yourself at Work (HBR Work Smart Series)
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Authenticity, Identity, and Being Yourself at Work (HBR Work Smart Series)

by Harvard Business Review, Susan David, Talisa Lavarry, Lily Zheng, Melody Wilding
May 2024
Beginner content levelBeginner
192 pages
2h 53m
English
Harvard Business Review Press
Audiobook available
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15 How to Have Difficult Conversations Without Burning Bridges

by Evelyn Nam

Imagine these scenarios:

  • A senior executive in your organization makes a sexist comment in a companywide email.
  • The CEO has made it clear that your company will not be investing in sustainability, an issue that you care deeply about.
  • You witness a microaggression in a team meeting.

In each of these instances, your instinct may be to speak up, confront the person, and share your views. But what’s the effective way to do so?

When you’re just entering the workforce, it can feel challenging to contribute to an organization’s company policies or vocalize your thoughts on issues that matter to you. Your lack of positional power may discourage you from being honest ...

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