Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack

In this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, Melissa calls in to discuss her concerns about ageism in the workplace. She shares how she has seen her coworkers make ageist comments towards an older worker, saying things like "we need young energy" and skipping over the older coworkers for trade shows. Dr. Pollack talks to Melissa about the different forms that ageism can take in the...

In this episode of the Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Pollack talks with Alexandra about how to deal with two common workplace conflicts: having too much work on your plate and a direct report who won't stand up for you. Alexandra is a hard worker who is always willing to take on new challenges. However, lately she has been feeling overwhelmed with her workload. Her boss&a...

In this episode of the Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack podcast, Dr. Pollack talks to Ms. Apple, a listener who is dealing with a workplace conflict. Ms. Apple's boss seems to ignore her ideas during meetings, and then takes credit for them later. Dr. Pollack helps Ms. Apple to understand the different types of workplace conflicts, and provides her with practical advice on how to deal with her...

Actor and writer Keith discusses how he deals with homophobic comments from his colleagues. In this episode of Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack, Keith talks about his experiences as an openly gay man in the entertainment industry. He shares how he has learned to stand up for himself when faced with homophobic comments, without being adversarial or starting a fight. Dr. Pollack discusses three differ...

Peacebuilding with Dr. Pollack featuring host Dr. Jeremy Pollack is the podcast that aims to improve work relationships and manage difficult conflicts, one caller at a time. Conflict Resolution Practitioner, Dr. P takes takes callers from around the country who are dealing with stressful work relationships to provide coaching and support in solving the workplace issues that are burdening them. You...