A Leader's Guide to Managing Post-Election 2024 Tension at Work With Denise Hamilton 6 | 43
NOV 6, 202446 MIN
A Leader's Guide to Managing Post-Election 2024 Tension at Work With Denise Hamilton 6 | 43
NOV 6, 202446 MIN
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<i>Examining and expanding our capacity to hold different beliefs.</i><br /><br />Brace yourself—this episode is all about navigating workplace tension with Radical Candor. Kim and Amy team up with <a href="https://denisehamilton.co/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Denise Hamilton</a>, author of <i><a href="https://denisehamilton.co/indivisible-book/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Indivisible: How to Forge Our Differences Into a Stronger Future</a></i>, to tackle the complicated landscape of workplace polarization and the radical power of respect. Denise, known for her "irrational optimism," sheds light on how we can bridge deep divides, even when it feels impossible and that respect isn’t something earned through understanding—it’s the baseline that makes understanding possible. They explore why caring personally means building trust, even when opinions clash, and how we can create workplaces that honor both individual voices and collective purpose. With Denise’s wisdom and Kim’s Radical Candor principles, this episode digs into the tough conversations leaders often avoid but desperately need. If you’ve ever felt the strain of differing views at work, this conversation is for you—because staying connected is the only way forward.<br /><br />Get all of the show notes at <a href="https://www.radicalcandor.com/podcast/post-election-2024-tension-6-43/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RadicalCandor.com/podcast</a>.<br /><br /><b>Episode Links:</b><br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.radicalcandor.com/podcast/political-discussions-at-work-6-34/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RC Pod: Political Discussions at Work</a></li><li><a href="https://denisehamilton.co/indivisible-book/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Denise Hamilton / Indivisible: How to Forge Our Differences Into a Stronger Future</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJKOgGI-Fbs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Radical Respect pod: Indivisible [YouTube]</a></li><li><a href="https://watchherwork.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WatchHerWork</a></li><li><a href="https://denisehamilton.co/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Denise Hamilton</a></li></ul><br /><br /><b>Connect:</b><br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.radicalcandor.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website</a></li><li><a href="https://instagram.com/radicalcandorofficial" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://tiktok.com/@radicalcandorofficial" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TikTok</a></li><li><a href="https://linkedin.com/company/radical-candor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/radicalcandor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/candor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RadicalCandor/podcasts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a></li></ul><b></b><br /><b></b><b></b><b>Chapters:</b><br /><b></b><b></b><br /><b>(00:00:00) Introduction</b><br />Kim and Amy introduce Denise Hamilton, author of Indivisible.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:03:32) Discussing Politics at Work<br /></b>Insights into the discomfort around political conversations in professional settings.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:05:01) Contradictory Messages<br /></b>The conflicting messages people face around authenticity at work.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:07:22) Building a Respectful Work Culture<br /></b>How workplace culture influences political discussions.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:10:59) Personal and Workplace Boundaries<br /></b>Balancing personal beliefs and professionalism at work.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:12:59) The Role of Respect in Understanding<br /></b>Respect as the foundation for understanding others.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:16:42) Holding Space for Emotions Post-Election<br /></b>The importance of allowing emotional expression at work after tense events.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:21:36) Leaders Counteracting Negativity<br /></b>The role leaders play in intentionally fostering positivity.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:24:03) Common Ground in Heated Times<br /></b>Finding common ground with people who hold different views.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:27:05) Approaching Sensitive Topics Mindfully<br /></b>Denise shares her “four-question rubric” for starting difficult conversations.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:31:52) Navigating Information Curation<br /></b>The pitfalls of curated news and incomplete information.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:35:43) Misinformation and a Leader’s Responsibility<br /></b>How leaders should address misinformation in their organizations.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:39:23) Owning vs. Renting: Social Responsibility<br /></b>Adopting a long-term, invested mindset for societal change.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:44:06) The Vision for a Relationship-Centered Future<br /></b>Hope for a future rooted in personal connections and humanity.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:46:05) Conclusion</b><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-candor-communication-at-work--5711404/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-candor-communication-at-work--5711404/support</a>.
![<i>Examining and expanding our capacity to hold different beliefs.</i><br /><br />Brace yourself—this episode is all about navigating workplace tension with Radical Candor. Kim and Amy team up with <a href="https://denisehamilton.co/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Denise Hamilton</a>, author of <i><a href="https://denisehamilton.co/indivisible-book/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Indivisible: How to Forge Our Differences Into a Stronger Future</a></i>, to tackle the complicated landscape of workplace polarization and the radical power of respect. Denise, known for her "irrational optimism," sheds light on how we can bridge deep divides, even when it feels impossible and that respect isn’t something earned through understanding—it’s the baseline that makes understanding possible. They explore why caring personally means building trust, even when opinions clash, and how we can create workplaces that honor both individual voices and collective purpose. With Denise’s wisdom and Kim’s Radical Candor principles, this episode digs into the tough conversations leaders often avoid but desperately need. If you’ve ever felt the strain of differing views at work, this conversation is for you—because staying connected is the only way forward.<br /><br />Get all of the show notes at <a href="https://www.radicalcandor.com/podcast/post-election-2024-tension-6-43/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RadicalCandor.com/podcast</a>.<br /><br /><b>Episode Links:</b><br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.radicalcandor.com/podcast/political-discussions-at-work-6-34/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RC Pod: Political Discussions at Work</a></li><li><a href="https://denisehamilton.co/indivisible-book/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Denise Hamilton / Indivisible: How to Forge Our Differences Into a Stronger Future</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJKOgGI-Fbs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Radical Respect pod: Indivisible [YouTube]</a></li><li><a href="https://watchherwork.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WatchHerWork</a></li><li><a href="https://denisehamilton.co/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Denise Hamilton</a></li></ul><br /><br /><b>Connect:</b><br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.radicalcandor.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website</a></li><li><a href="https://instagram.com/radicalcandorofficial" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://tiktok.com/@radicalcandorofficial" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TikTok</a></li><li><a href="https://linkedin.com/company/radical-candor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/radicalcandor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/candor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RadicalCandor/podcasts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a></li></ul><b></b><br /><b></b><b></b><b>Chapters:</b><br /><b></b><b></b><br /><b>(00:00:00) Introduction</b><br />Kim and Amy introduce Denise Hamilton, author of Indivisible.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:03:32) Discussing Politics at Work<br /></b>Insights into the discomfort around political conversations in professional settings.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:05:01) Contradictory Messages<br /></b>The conflicting messages people face around authenticity at work.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:07:22) Building a Respectful Work Culture<br /></b>How workplace culture influences political discussions.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:10:59) Personal and Workplace Boundaries<br /></b>Balancing personal beliefs and professionalism at work.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:12:59) The Role of Respect in Understanding<br /></b>Respect as the foundation for understanding others.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:16:42) Holding Space for Emotions Post-Election<br /></b>The...](https://us-central1-podcastguru-217d6.cloudfunctions.net/gcf_get_image?image_url=https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7c7a3cc5c267c717db12141c3c53bab4.jpg&width=300&height=300&api_key=xqFmUFX5BHLBTA)
