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Episode 97: A Quiet Intern and Hearts and Guts

Episode 97: A Quiet Intern and Hearts and Guts

Soft Skills Engineering · Jamison Dance and Dave Smith

February 22, 201829m 33s

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Show Notes

<p>This week Jamison and Dave answer these questions:</p> <ol> <li> <p>We have a great intern, who is smart and has good ideas but is also very quiet.</p> <p>She’s got a great deal of potential, and I want to tell her that being more vocal and assertive can help her greatly, both in her career and in life.</p> <p>How can I give her this feedback, without it sounding like a criticism of her personality, or her introverted tendencies?”</p> </li> <li> <p>Recently a team member was let go. I am the team lead so I played a role in their termination. While they weren’t a good fit for the team, I’d still like to be in touch and help them improve their skills. Should I steer clear of this? My gut says yes but my heart says no.</p> </li> </ol>