Working closely with other people is an unavoidable part of early childhood education—but navigating differences, feedback, and workplace tension does not always come naturally.

Leadership speaker and facilitator Jaime Mann joins Carla Ward for an honest conversation about the discussions people often label as “difficult.” Jaime offers a different way to think about these moments and explains how curiosity, self-awareness, and clear communication can help create healthier working relationships.

Together, Carla and Jaime explore defensiveness, tone and body language, generational differences, feedback, workplace civility, and what to do when the other person is not approaching the conversation with the same openness.

This episode is a practical and deeply human reminder that better communication is not about having the perfect words. It begins with understanding what you want for yourself, the other person, and the relationship.

JAIME MANN

Jaime Mann is a leadership speaker, facilitator, and founder of The Amaryllis Project. She helps leaders strengthen their self-leadership so they can communicate more effectively, build healthier workplace relationships, and create cultures where people can do their best work. Drawing from positive psychology, leadership research, and more than two decades of experience in business and construction, Jaime brings a practical, human approach to topics including engagement, imposter feelings, civility, accountability, and connection. She is currently completing a master’s degree in the Psychology of Leadership through Penn State. 

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Website: https://jaimemann.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theamaryllisproject/      

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamaryllisproject/?hl=en 

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