What if it’s not about choosing our battles? What if it’s about something else? Today on the PeopleNova Podcast we chat about that “something else”. Perhaps it’s about choosing how to manage de-energizing conversations. We chat with a Female Founder building a technology platform while not losing sight of the deeply human interaction. We formulate a recipe for navigating discussions that drain our energy level and how to recoup that energy so our leadership has a positive ripple effect. Let’s tune in to the conversation with Thuli Hlongwane.

Thuli Hlongwane

Founder, Prim-U

https://prim-u.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/prim-u/

https://www.instagram.com/prim_uapp/

Topics we touch on

• People are not algorithms
• Self care before serving others
• Genuine self
• Opportunity despite uncertainty
• Prepare for discussions that drain energy level
• Human need connection 
• Community support
• Imposter syndrome 
• Listening 
• Choose how to respond
• Everyone has an origin story
• We are all learning
• True and honest to oneself

Resources mentioned

Ripple effect

https://youtu.be/ZpUrBDQwrnY

Serenity Prayer

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serenity_Prayer

How the 5 Fingers Got Their Names

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/74308/how-5-fingers-got-their-names

Diversity, Inclusion And How To Dress For The Uphill Battle At Work, With CEO And Model Aaron Walton

https://www.forbes.com/sites/shanesnow/2019/04/30/diversity-inclusion-and-how-to-dress-for-the-uphill-battle-at-work-with-ceo-and-model-aaron-walton/#6859bda55375

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