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Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney
Let's face it, life is uncomfortable. Whether it's interacting with other humans (or trying to), going after our goals and improving our lives, or understanding other people's perspectives, preferences and proclivities, being able to face the discomforts in life with courage, compassion, confidence and resilience will make life a lot more enjoyable! So join me as we DANCE IN THE DISCOMFORT ZONE! We'll explore new ideas, learn how to build our confidence, courage and resilience, and laugh a little too, because life is serious enough. We need a little cha cha, and a little ha ha every once in a while! Welcome to the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney!
Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney
Work Jerks, Beware: Rich "The HR Guy" Salon Is Here
You’ve met them—Two-Face Timmy, Micromanaging Maria, and Pessimistic Pete—and no, they’re not cartoon villains. They’re your coworkers… and they’re draining your soul.
In this episode of Dancing in the Discomfort Zone, I sit down with Rich Salon (aka “The HR Guy” https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-salon-sphr-shrm-scp/) to talk about how to handle jerky workplace behavior without losing your cool—or your job. Author of The One Minute Jerk at Work (https://www.amazon.com/One-Minute-Jerk-At-Work/dp/B0FFMHFHCC), Rich brings the humor, the strategy, and the chili dogs (seriously) in a conversation that’s equal parts practical and powerful.
Whether you’re dealing with passive aggression, micromanagers, or just someone who makes meetings feel like hostage situations, you’ll walk away with tactics you can actually use.
What you'll learn:
+ How to deal with difficult people without running to HR first
+ Why curiosity beats confrontation when calling out unacceptable behavior
+ What to say when your boss is the problem
+ The real key to creating a respectful, high-performing team
+ How a massive chili dog became a humanitarian success story
Don’t miss this one—it might just make Monday morning a little more tolerable.
I mentioned Crucial Conversations in this episode. Here is a link to their site. Crucial Conversations from Crucial Learning
Helping people find career fulfillment is Rich Salon’s purpose. He accomplishes this through his work as a Human Resources leader. His expertise of the Human Resources and Employee Relations world comes from leadership roles at large companies including The Home Depot, Circuit City, Penske, and Lowe’s. His keynote speech and recent book, “The One-Minute Jerk at Work” inspires others to never tolerate unruly behavior at work. Rich is also pursuing a future role as a wish-granter for adults diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Connect with Rich on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-salon-sphr-shrm-scp/
And GO GET THE BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/One-Minute-Jerk-At-Work/dp/B0FFMHFHCC