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How to See the Good in the Bad While Talking to a Difficult Person

Sep 01, 202510 min
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Episode description

Every team has a “difficult person”—the colleague who always says no, challenges every idea, or seems impossibly negative. But what if that behavior actually reflects a hidden virtue? In this episode, we explore how recognizing the good in the bad can transform difficult conversations and bring more balance to your team.

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