Why Speaking Up at Work Is Harder for Some Leaders, with Minda Harts (Part 1)

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In this episode, Sonnie Linebarger discusses with Minda Harts the challenges leaders face in speaking up at work and the hidden costs of silence.

Send us Fan Mail 🎧 Episode 206: Why Speaking Up at Work Is Harder for Some Leaders, with Minda Harts Part 1 What is staying quiet at work actually costing you? Not just the missed moment… But the opportunity, the growth, the confidence, and the standard you’re setting for what you’re willing to tolerate. In Part 1 of this conversation, I sit down with Minda Harts, Author of Talk to Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace, to unpack the hidden cost of silence, and why s...

People in this episode

Host: Sonnie Linebarger

Guest: Minda Harts

Topics covered

• leadership
• communication
• workplace culture
• personal growth
• silence at work

Keywords

• speaking up
• leadership challenges
• workplace communication
• personal development
• Minda Harts

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Talk to Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace

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