Handling Challenging Personalities at Work with Tessa West EP 240

In the intro, Sarah and Laura discuss their creative processes -- how do they come up with ideas, content, writing? Then, social psychology professor and author Tessa West joins Laura to chat about "Jerks at Work" -- her phrasing and part of the title of her upcoming book, Jerks at Work: Toxic Coworkers and What to Do About Them. In the Q&A, a science professor writes in asking how to help students/postdocs set and reach for goals. Episode Sponsors: Daily Harvest: Delicious and convenient meals shipped to your home! Go to dailyharvest.com/bestof to get up to forty dollars off your first box Caraway Home: Nontoxic cookware made modern. Visit Carawayhome.com/bestof to take advantage of a limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices