the (un)business podcast: Recent Episodes
Jamie Lieberman
We are so excited to welcome this week's guest, Dana Kaplan! Dana is an educator who developed DEED® - Developing Empathetic Education with Dana. Jamie spoke to Dana about engaging in difficult conversations and how to be better equipped when doing so. Dana gave us some great tips!
Want to connect with Dana? Check out the her website to learn more.
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You can connect with Jamie here:
Email: info@hashtag-legal.com
Instagram: @hashtag_legal
Facebook: @hashtaglegalllc
We are so excited to welcome this week's guest, Allison McGuire! Allison is the founder and creator of the McGuire Method. Allison created the McGuire Method, a storytelling framework that combines acting techniques with business applications to give innovators — from C-Suite executives to sales teams — the skills to present as the best version of themselves. Whether applied to negotiation, conflict resolution, or persuasion, McGuire Method clients gain effective presentation skills to present authentically. Allison talked to us about the importance of understanding who you are talking to when handling conflict and how to recognize the different personality types. It was eye opening to think about communicating from that perspective!
Want to connect with Allison? Check out the her website to learn more.
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You can connect with Jamie here:
Email: info@hashtag-legal.com
Instagram: @hashtag_legal
Facebook: @hashtaglegalllc
One extremely effective tool to use in conflict management is learning to set boundaries and to practice (and get good at!) saying no. This may sound simple, but for many people, this is hard in practice. Jamie has created a six step methodology to help you set boundaries and say no. In this episode, Jamie walks through each step to give you the tools you need to start learning how to set boundaries and say no.
Step One: Say No to everything. Mentally. Give yourself the chance the really evaluate the issue/opportunity.Step Two: Evaluate the issue.Step Three: Listen to Your GutStep Four: Do the Work and figure out why saying no is so hard for you.Step five: Say No with force and grace (and without apology).Step 6: Practice!
If you loved this episode, don't miss the next one! Please subscribe to this podcast where ever you listen and head over to our YouTube Channel to check out the videos of all of the episodes.
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You can connect with Jamie here:
Email: info@hashtag-legal.com
Instagram: @hashtag_legal
Facebook: @hashtaglegalllc
We are so excited to welcome this week's guest, Christian Branscombe! Christian so generously shared his story with Jamie about his incarceration at age 19 and his journey of healing that ultimately resulted in his sentence being commuted and his release. Today, Christian works with Healing Dialogue and Action and with clients, as a leadership coach. This was a very powerful interview and we are grateful for Christian's wisdom and candor. Christian teaches us about the power of empathy in conflict management and resolution and Jamie was thrilled to learn from him.
Want to connect with Christian? Check out the his website to learn more about his journey and to find more about his coaching services.
If you loved this episode, don't miss the next one! Please subscribe to this podcast where ever you listen and head over to our YouTube Channel to check out the videos of all of the episodes.
And as always, please leave us a review! We love to hear from you.
You can connect with Jamie here:
Email: info@hashtag-legal.com
Instagram: @hashtag_legal
Facebook: @hashtaglegalllc
Wondering when we would get to the legal episode? It is finally here! In this solocast, Jamie walks through a few common legal issues that arise in your business when there is conflict. Jamie talks about situations such as breaking a contract or firing an employee. She also talks about the options you may have if you are owed money. There are some great tips in this episode and answers to many questions that Jamie is frequently asked.
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And as always, please leave us a review! We love to hear from you.
You can connect with Jamie here:
Email: info@hashtag-legal.com
Instagram: @hashtag_legal
Facebook: @hashtaglegalllc
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This interview is incredible. On today's episode, Jamie speaks to Alezandra Russell, who is a Mother Teresa Memorial award recipient, author, activist and founder of Urban Light, an organization empowering young men affected by human trafficking. Alezandra shares her incredibly journey in founding Urban Light and the events leading up to her having leave Thailand. Alezandra told Jamie she has not shared her story publicly very much, and we are honored she felt comfortable to do so on this episode of the podcast.
Want to connect with Alezandra? Check out the Urban Light website and her personal website here. You can follow Urban Light or Alezandra on Instagram as well.
If you loved this episode, don't miss the next one! Please subscribe to this podcast where ever you listen and head over to our YouTube Channel to check out the videos of all of the episodes.
And as always, please leave us a review! We love to hear from you.
You can connect with Jamie here:
Email: info@hashtag-legal.com
Instagram: @hashtag_legal
Facebook: @hashtaglegalllc
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In the previous episode Jamie gave specific examples of conflict. This episodes delves deeper into the close and important relationships in your business and begins to touch on the business and legal issues that can pop up when there is conflict.
This episode talks about conflict in the following important relationships in any business:
ClientPartnersEmployeesContractorsVendors
In dealing with conflict in these relationships, you want to ask the following questions:
What is the nature of the conflict?How important is this relationship?Do I want to save the relationship?Does this conflict continually arise?What legal issues may arise if this conflict escalates?Do I need to talk to an unrelated person for a gut check/advice?
Conflict is always a challenge, and even harder with the individuals who are close to you and important in your business. Identifying those relationships and having a framework to handle those conflicts is key for every business owner.
If you loved this episode, don't miss the next one! Please subscribe to this podcast where ever you listen and head over to our YouTube Channel to check out the videos of all of the episodes.
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You can connect with Jamie here:
Email: info@hashtag-legal.com
Instagram: @hashtag_legal
Facebook: @hashtaglegalllc
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Welcome to our first interview! Jamie is very excited to bring you an interview with her good friend, Ashley Manzi. Ashley is a fellow attorney that handles matrimonial and family law matters. Since family law is filled with conflict, Jamie thought Ashley would be a great expert to interview about conflict management tips. Ashley is a published author and regularly blogs about balancing motherhood and work and everything else. We can all relate to that!
Ashley gives some amazing tips about remaining calm in the face of difficult conflict, how to communicate effectively and also how she manages her own emotions in the process.
Want to connect with Ashley? Check out her personal website where you can read her writing and check out her new book, Balance is Bullsh*t! you can find her legal bio here.
If you loved this episode, don't miss the next one! Please subscribe to this podcast where ever you listen and head over to our YouTube Channel to check out the videos of all of the episodes.
And as always, please leave us a review! We love to hear from you.
You can connect with Jamie here:
Email: info@hashtag-legal.com
Instagram: @hashtag_legal
Facebook: @hashtaglegalllc
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In this episode, Jamie breaks down real life stories about conflicts that her clients have experienced, including the actions were helpful and those that could have been better. Important details are changed to protect confidentiality, but the lessons are very real. This episode touches on a few different scenarios including:
Client conflicts (especially when money is involved)Trademark infringement conflictsCopyright infringementPartnership break ups
These examples are great illustrations that can help you in your business as well!
If you loved this episode, don't miss the next one! Please subscribe to this podcast where ever you listen and head over to our YouTube Channel to check out the videos of all of the episodes.
And as always, please leave us a review! We love to hear from you.
You can connect with Jamie here:
Email: info@hashtag-legal.com
Instagram: @hashtag_legal
Facebook: @hashtaglegalllc
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In this episode, Jamie gives you her strategy for handling conflict in 15 manageable steps and tips. These include:
Accept and acknowledge the conflictBreathe!Engage in active listeningAnalyze the conflictSeek resolution by working collaborativelyMove past positionsAny many others!
To illustrate each step and tip, Jamie gives real life examples from her legal practice. Some of the stories are wild! This podcast is a great roadmap for handling conflict and finding resolution.
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And as always, please leave us a review! We love to hear from you.
You can connect with Jamie here:
Email: info@hashtag-legal.com
Instagram: @hashtag_legal
Facebook: @hashtaglegalllc
In this episode, we start to dive into our theme - conflict management and resolution. To do that, Jamie walks through how your relationship with conflict will lay the foundation for how you approach and handle conflict in your business. Do you hide from conflict or do you enjoy conflict? Everyone has different feelings about it and knowing your emotional approach will help you formulate a strategy when you have to handle a conflict. Conflict can be really scary, but have no fear, you got this!
If you loved this episode, don't miss the next one! Please subscribe to this podcast where ever you listen and head over to our YouTube Channel to check out the videos of all of the episodes.
And as always, please leave us a review! We love to hear from you.
You can connect with Jamie here:
Email: info@hashtag-legal.com
Instagram: @hashtag_legal
Facebook: @hashtaglegalllc
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We are so excited to bring you the brand new (un)business podcast! We have been working on and planning this new podcast for months and it feels so good to finally release our first episodes.
We imagine you are wondering....
what is this podcast and why should I listen?
This podcast is designed to provide you, our listeners, with a unique take on business strategy, from veteran attorney, Jamie Lieberman. To make this manageable, and to maximize the lessons Jamie can teach, we will be releasing seasons of the podcast. Each season will have twelve episodes and will take an in-depth look at a particular topic. Our theme for season one will be
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND RESOLUTION FOR ENTREPRENEURS
We will be bringing you solocasts from our host, Jamie Lieberman, case studies and interviews will leading industry experts. You will have a unique opportunity to learn from real life stories from entrepreneurs and to hear Jamie's analysis about what was done right and what could have been improved.
You can expect to learn about the following topics:
How to recognize your relationship with conflictDos and don'ts for handling conflict Horror stories - the lessons we can learnManaging conflict in important relationshipsBreaking a contract - a lawyer's real take When to avoid conflict
And so much more! Be sure to subscribe to this podcast where ever you listen and head over to our YouTube Channel to check out the videos of all of the episodes.
And as always, please leave us a review! We love to hear from you.
You can connect with Jamie here:
Email: info@hashtag-legal.com
Instagram: @hashtag_legal
Facebook: @hashtaglegalllc