Standing for Truth at Work: Episode 822

Published: Nov. 2, 2023, 6 a.m.

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When your beliefs are challenged at work, plus how introverts can win on the job, and balancing your priorities with your family\\u2019s needs.

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Featured musical artist:\\xa0Nathan Tasker

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Roundtable: When Your Workplace Challenges Your Convictions (Part 1)

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Managing the daily grind at work is hard enough, but it\\u2019s particularly challenging when the environment is hostile to your faith and convictions. It\\u2019s not unheard of to see Christians ridiculed, canceled, pressured or even fired for standing up for what they believe. How should this kind of workplace culture be navigated? Our guests come from fields in education, medicine, mental health and the corporate world, and have experienced ideological challenges on the job. They spark a great discussion on how to stay true to your convictions in an increasingly hostile world.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0

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Culture: Introverts at Work

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Are extroverts more successful in their careers? Listening to workplace lore, you\\u2019d assume that it\\u2019s easier for extroverts to get ahead, make friends, influence others, and be recognized on the job. Sometimes that\\u2019s true \\u2014 but introverts, take heart. Introvert Dr. Mike Bechtle says that introverts have unique gifts and temperaments that can spell success on the job. Whether you\\u2019re an introvert or you want to better understand your introverted friends and coworkers, you\\u2019ll be encouraged by this discussion.

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The Introvert\\u2019s Guide to Success in the Workplace: Becoming Confident in a Culture of Extroverted Expectations\\xa0

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Inbox: When Your Family Needs You

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You want to focus on your own projects, priorities and friendships, but your family sometimes needs your help. How should you respond when things feel out of balance? Counselor Linda Miller gives a few tips.\\xa0

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