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Your Giant, Gleaming Sword of Fire(d)

Didn’t know you had one of those in your manager’s tool kit, did you? Here’s what it is, and how to wield it properly. Spoiler alert: Your employees don’t love it.

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Your Giant, Gleaming Sword of Fire(d)

Your Giant, Gleaming Sword of Fire(d)

Didn’t know you had one of those in your manager’s tool kit, did you? Here’s what it is, and how to wield it properly. Spoiler alert: Your employees don’t love it.

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I knew I was in trouble when my freshly minted fiancee began to scream, “WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT? WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?” after I politely asked her to stop spending so much money. We’d gone on a vacation with a set budget of $2,500. Her spending...

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The Power of the Awkward Conversation

The Power of the Awkward Conversation

Scott Simon, founder of Voicebox Karaoke, has some profound words about the power that comes with taking a deep breath and having that uncomfortable conversation.

The Power of the Awkward Conversation

Scott Simon, founder of Voicebox Karaoke, has some profound words about the power that comes with taking a deep breath and having that uncomfortable conversation.

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Your Giant, Gleaming Sword of Fire(d)

Didn’t know you had one of those in your manager’s tool kit, did you? Here’s what it is, and how to wield it properly. Spoiler alert: Your employees don’t love it.

The Power of the Awkward Conversation

Scott Simon, founder of Voicebox Karaoke, has some profound words about the power that comes with taking a deep breath and having that uncomfortable conversation.