Partners, can you tell when associates are nervous chatting with you? I tend to be just a touch awkward and after a few mins chatting with a partner today, I’m worried he thinks I’m an idiot 🥺

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Yes we know. We are human too and I would hope not judging you. We want our teams to be happy at work and to me part of that is accessible leadership. I don’t think my staff will ever shoot the shit with me with no broader work context but I try to develop a relationship with my direct reports sub reports to build better teaming. I doubt they think you are an idiot!

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I don’t think any would think about you as an idiot, just insecure and cute

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As a brand new Analyst (bacccckkkk in the day) I ended up getting stuck at the airport with the Partner I was reporting too. Had a bunch of drinks with him and honestly they’re human. Now as a SM I always do as much as I can to show the human side to my new hires. :)

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It might sound dumb but try to use a deeper tone with less emotion (without seeming unnatural) when you respond.

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