In the latest episode of "Director Download," Justin, Beth, and Allie are joined by special guest Julia Judish, special counsel at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP and NASFAA's longtime HR attorney. In this episode the group discusses how to manage professional relationships, maintain a healthy and safe workplace culture, and how to identify and navigate tricky situations when it comes to personal space and appropriate interactions. Julia breaks down best practices for communicating with others in the office, recognizing the impact of power dynamics, and how and when to speak to someone should you feel uncomfortable.
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Justin Draeger NASFAA President & CEO |
Beth Maglione NASFAA Executive Vice President |
Allie Bidwell NASFAA Senior Reporter & Audio Content Producer |
Julia Judish Special Counsel, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP |
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Publication Date: 10/15/2018
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