It's safe to say that no one likes confrontation. It's uncomfortable, it's scary, it's awkward, & you don't know what the results are going to be. Whether you're talking with a significant other, a boss, your congressional representative, or yourSELF, being 100% open, honest, mature, & constructive with someone else when you're defensive, fearful, or just plain angry can feel like it's just near impossible. So instead of talking it out.. maybe you procrastinate, maybe you play the blame game, or maybe you just run away completely & call it a day. This week, Minji sits down with her friend, actor/writer Byron James, to go through some key moments in their lives when difficult conversations were unavoidable but monumentally important in their careers & relationships. They talk about taking responsibility, taking in different perspectives, learning how to actually listen to others, & how those lessons continue to apply to every situation & every relationship they have. Big changes, even massive societal shifts involving culture, religion & race, can come from small actions that we take everyday. So let's sit down & talk this out fam.
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Coming to the Roundabout Theatre Company this winter, Chinese Republicans is a biting new satirical drama from Alex Lin, directed by Chay Yew, following three high-powered businesswomen who meet for lunch every month to discuss their latest career triumphs, as they’ve done for decades. But the group is jolted when Katie, a bright-eyed 24-year-old new to the workforce, joins to navigate the world of corporate finance. As each of the women attempts to steer Katie towards what they’re certain is best, they’re forced to grapple with how much they already have and are willing to sacrifice to climb the corporate ladder.
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