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Aren't Ya Tired Of? Smart Conversations for Living & Working Well
Join Mark Benton — VP of HR with experience at companies like PepsiCo and now McKesson — and Patti Johnson, former CEO, Board member, bestselling author, and strategic coach and advisor — for smart, funny, and real conversations about the things we’re all tired of — and, most importantly, what to do about them.
They first worked together at Accenture and now bring their humor, honesty, and experience to topics that hit home — like being addicted to busyness, expecting too much of yourself (and everyone else), and finding your voice.
It’s not their first rodeo — which is exactly why their insights and fresh ideas work in real life, helping you work and live just a little better.
Aren't Ya Tired Of? Smart Conversations for Living & Working Well
Aren't Ya Tired of Office Politics
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In this episode of Aren't Ya Tired Of?..., Mark Benton and Patti Johnson explore the frustrations of managing draining personalities and dynamics in any group. If you recognize the Meeting Hijacker, Side Chatter, Brager, Sly Operator, Bus Driver or the Kiss Up - this episode is for you. And, office politics isn’t limited to just business—it's anywhere humans work together.
Mark & Patti break down what it is, why it survives even virtually, the personas that drain you, and practical cheat codes to keep your energy and authenticity. In this episode, you’ll learn how to spot workplace politics in all settings and any type of group. You'll leave with practical, smart strategies that safeguard your energy and keep your focus on the work — not on the personalities around you.
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