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The show for those who believe a better world of work is possible - but need tools, resources, and support to help build it.

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Navigating Brave Conversations With Your Boss: A Real-Life Case Study

Jill Felska

Nov 27, 2023

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Navigating Brave Conversations With Your Boss: A Real-Life Case Study

Shira Grife and her boss Sara Rodell rehash a conversation they had, each reflecting on their thoughts and perspectives in the moment.

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You're focused on building intentional culture or employee experience within a company.

You're eager to not only learn, but to take action.

You don't have an abundance of time, so you need information that's direct and to the point.

You want to change the way we work for the better.

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Navigating Brave Conversations With Your Boss: A Real-Life Case Study

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Welcome.

Want To Work There is a show for those who believe a better world of work is possible—but need support in figuring out exactly how to get there. Join host Jill Felska as she explores what makes a company a great place to work and how everyone from CEOs to individual contributors can play a part in bringing that dream to life.

If you are a busy professional who is passionate about building a better work environment, but don’t feel like you have the tools, resources or support you need to do so, then this is the perfect show for you! Each episode we will explore a new topic related to improving the workplace, including some practical, actionable advice and resources that you can use to start implementing change within your organization or team right away.

One business acting alone can't change our societal beliefs about work, but together we can create a new normal.

Are you ready to join the workplace revolution?

Jill