The Two-Faced Two-Step: with Alise Isbell and Carol Jennings

About this episode

The episode discusses subtle workplace manipulation tactics and offers strategies for fostering healthier work environments.

In "The Two-Faced Two-Step" episode of the "Train to Win" podcast, host Carol Jennings and guest Alise Isbell unmask subtle workplace manipulation tactics. They explore behaviors like withholding information, playing dumb, and fake transparency, offering practical solutions for fostering healthier work environments. This episode equips listeners with strategies to identify and address manipulative communication for improved workplace relationships.

People in this episode

Host: Carol Jennings

Guest: Alise Isbell

Topics covered

• workplace manipulation
• communication strategies
• work environment

Keywords

• manipulative communication
• workplace relationships
• information withholding

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Two-Faced Two-Step, Train to Win

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