How can you influence change without creating conflict? Discover how embracing positive communication and playfulness can transform your toughest talks into uplifting exchanges. If the thought of merging joy and jest into your professional dialogues seems daunting, this is the episode for you. We're hosting Malvika Jhangiani, Vice President HR - Learning & Development Segment at Newell Brands. With her unique blend of humor and experience, Malvika reveals how to infuse happiness into your work life and turn challenging conversations into opportunities for growth and positivity.

Tune in to this episode to discover:

✔️ Why challenging others directly can come across as aggressive, and leverage a better alternative using the ABC method.

✔️ How to get past differences by being solution-focused instead of simply saying no.

✔️ Ask the tough question with finesse to foster for transparent communication.

✔️ Techniques for protecting your personal space with boundaries without awkwardness.

✔️ Strategies to get the attention of type A leaders and influence positively.

✔️ Finding calm in tense situations and how to de-escalate effectively.

✔️ Challenging the status quo by leading with facts and confidence.

✔️ Empowering yourself and others to share wild, raw ideas creatively.

✔️ Navigating organizational restructuring with agility and optimism.

✔️ Transforming challenges into adventures to find joy in change.

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