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Irene Salter, PhD
Dec 2, 202410 min read
How to talk about hard things
The six hardest things to talk about in the workplace. Politics. Religion. Sex. Money. Feedback. What’s going to happen if the boss...
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Irene Salter
Apr 19, 20249 min read
Workplace intimidation, bullying, and negativity: "Not this day!"
Workplace intimidation, bullying, and negativity: "Not this day!"
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Irene Salter, PhD
Jun 16, 20237 min read
Inside Public Service: Managing competing interests
Between now and August 1st, I’m practicing what I preach by making space to be with the people I love most in the world. I have a...
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Irene Salter, PhD
Apr 5, 20239 min read
When Emotions Explode - Part 2
Last week, we dove into what emotions are and the importance of feeling feelings all the way through in Part 1 of When Emotions Explode....
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Irene Salter, PhD
Mar 28, 20239 min read
When Emotions Explode - Part 1
My husband, Jason, and I have had the same fight for 18 years. Who’s doing more dishes? I know. Dishes. Not a big deal and such a big...
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Irene Salter, PhD
Jan 11, 20236 min read
The Hardest Part of a Hard Conversation
I was working with James (not his real name) last week who is the executive director and founder of a thriving nonprofit. The good news...
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Irene Salter, PhD
Nov 19, 20227 min read
Feedback zingers and what to do about them
Feedback zingers. You know the ones. Those sarcastic one liners that feel like a hunting knife straight to the heart. Or sometimes it...
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Irene Salter, PhD
Sep 20, 20227 min read
Vulnerability in the Workplace
Let’s begin this blog post on vulnerability with the three most embarrassing moments of my life: When I was twelve, I had a massive crush...
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Irene Salter, PhD
Jan 30, 20229 min read
What Leaders Need Right Now
Since October, I’ve been engaged in a mini-research project trying to understand the needs of the leaders I serve. I had a hunch that...
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Irene Salter, PhD
May 18, 20217 min read
Asian Heritage, Privilege and Bias
There’s a racial reckoning in America right now. I’m the daughter of Chinese immigrants. There have been 3,795 reported hate crimes...
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