Ever felt frustrated by the crazy people around you who are clearly wrong about this or that? Ty offers some strategies to work through this challenge. Special guest, WorkBuddy Intern Devin Cooper, steals the show with a great story and even better insights.

Are you ever reluctant to start a conversation because you fear it might be difficult, or make someone defensive, or hurt their feelings? In this episode Ty talks about the power of being CASUALLY ASSERTIVE.

The extraordinarily talented Jeremy Pollack joins us to discuss some of the communication traps people fall into when conflict arises.

Someone pushing your buttons?...Time to get the rest of the story (their story).  Chances are resolution will come easily once you uncover this.

Ty recounts some details from hosting some international leaders for dinner, and reflects on some important lessons learned from the experience.

Get the latest secrets about organizational leadership from leadership expert, Dr. Steven Merrill.  Learn the Relationship Factors and take your people skills to the next level!

Ty's rules for venting focus mostly on venting about business partners and coworkers. Improve your workplace social health by following some basic rules about venting.

"I don't think you'll like me when I'm angry" --Hulk

(But actually, we do).

Ty talks about dealing with dominant personalities and tough supervisors/bosses/parents ans shares some stories of conflicts in car accidents, town meetings, and traffic school.

Guest Joshua Hoggan shares some of his sage wisdom on how to discuss politics better. Ty tells us about a profound lesson learned on his son's birthday.