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Duality of Humanity

Stephanie grapples with the conflicting images of her friend Kim, who saved her life yet betrayed her trust. As she reflects on human nature, she realizes that people possess the capacity for both immense good and harm. This epiphany leads her to understand that while Kim's past kindness doesn't excuse her betrayal, it also doesn't erase the life-saving bond they once shared.
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    • What does it mean when you realize you may have been making a mistake or taken criticism in a negative or defensive way on a project, as discussed in episode 225: Kim Scott | Care Personally, Challenge Directly with Radical Candor? I'm also frustrated about how I acted—responsive and thankful but also annoyed—when Kaitlyn suggested I do something differently. Overall, I have a weird relationship with one manager at work. I'm going to change how I've been acting. I'm just an intern, but it's not obvious; everyone else loves me, and I love them. It's just this one person, and I need to change my attitude. Will this change help her loosen her resistance too?

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