Click to text me what you got out of this episode. We've all been there—that awkward moment in the break room when you pretend to check your phone rather than make small talk with a coworker. Those seemingly trivial exchanges actually tap into something much deeper: our fundamental human need for connection and our equally powerful fear of rejection. Small talk isn't actually small at all. What feels like casual conversation is actually our brain navigating complex social territory. When you...
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Click to text me what you got out of this episode. We've all been there—that awkward moment in the break room when you pretend to check your phone rather than make small talk with a coworker. Those seemingly trivial exchanges actually tap into something much deeper: our fundamental human need for connection and our equally powerful fear of rejection. Small talk isn't actually small at all. What feels like casual conversation is actually our brain navigating complex social territory. When you...
Why New Leaders Need to Channel Their Inner Therapist
Mental Health Potluck
8 minutes
8 months ago
Why New Leaders Need to Channel Their Inner Therapist
Click to text me what you got out of this episode. In this episode of Mental Health Potluck, Danny Clark explores the unique challenges of stepping into a leadership role at a new company and why approaching leadership like a therapist working with a new client can set managers up for success. Leadership isn’t just about setting goals and making decisions—it’s about understanding people, navigating workplace dynamics, and earning trust. Danny introduces the concept of role strain, explaining ...
Mental Health Potluck
Click to text me what you got out of this episode. We've all been there—that awkward moment in the break room when you pretend to check your phone rather than make small talk with a coworker. Those seemingly trivial exchanges actually tap into something much deeper: our fundamental human need for connection and our equally powerful fear of rejection. Small talk isn't actually small at all. What feels like casual conversation is actually our brain navigating complex social territory. When you...
