Tom DiLiegro, owner of Benefit Advisors of Charleston, is a brave man. He works in a highly-regulated yet cutthroat competitive industry, he is the father of 4 AND he is the first man to be interviewed on the Speak Up podcast.

Tom shares how he's learned to sell effectively, even as a shy and introverted science geek.

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Danielle Wecksler shares conversations from her days as a project manager under Apple's Steve Jobs and transitioning from Silicon Valley to the food and beverage industry in Charleston, SC.

It's not usually pleasant to fire someone but often it's the best solution for both parties.

You can't fix toxic people and sometimes you just have to leave.

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Listen to this episode to learn what happened when Carrie Peeples asked for a well-deserved raise. Coming from a place of overwhelm, just barely keeping her head above water, she got a glowing performance review but her conversation did not go as expected.

Also she covers facing feelings of not wanting to disappoint the people you work with.

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Listen to this episode to learn how preparing for a challenging conversation is the most important aspect of that conversation. Preparing the right way makes the whole conversation less stressful for everyone involved. Here I summarize and give my take on an article from Harvard Business Review on this leadership essential.

See "4 Things to Do Before a Tough Conversation" by Joseph Grenny published in Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/2019/01/4-things-to-do-before-a-tough-conversation?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr

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Listen to this episode if you want to stand out in a crowded sea of talent, if you want to leave a legacy of creative solutions and encouragement. Take note if you find most conversations at work boring beyond belief.

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