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Got a boss who denies reality? A behavioral scientist's guide to tactful truth telling

  • Written by Gleb Tsipursky, Assistant Professor of History of Behavioral Science, The Ohio State University
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‘Tis the season for holiday parties at the office.

While they’re great for building workplace camaraderie and team spirit, when was the last time a colleague - perhaps fueled by too much alcohol - said something so ridiculous that it made your jaw drop? Perhaps a desk mate went into something...

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