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Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
In this episode of "HR Mixtape," host Shari Simpson welcomes Heather Hansen, CEO of Advocate to Win, keynote speaker, and former trial attorney. Heather shares her journey from medical malpractice defense to empowering leaders with advocacy skills. She emphasizes the importance of using psychology and conflict resolution techniques in high-stakes corporate environments.
Key Takeaways:
- Advocacy Skills: Learn how to effectively ask for what you want in your career and for your team, using the energy of delight.
- The Three C's: Discover the significance of compassion, curiosity, and credibility in conflict resolution and leadership.
- Reframing Failure: Understand how to reframe setbacks as opportunities for growth, enhancing your resilience and decision-making.
Guest(s): Heather Hansen, CEO, Advocate to Win
Books:
- The Elegant Warrior: How To Win Life's Trials Without Losing Yourself
- Advocate to Win: 10 Tools to Ask for What You Want and Get It