31. When Conflict Involves a Trans Employee, Here’s What Managers Can’t Overlook
Sometimes, conflict shows up at work in ways that catch us off guard. A comment lands wrong, someone raises a concern, and suddenly, you’re the manager everyone turns to for what happens next.
If it’s about gender diversity, it can feel especially high-stakes. You want to support your team, but you don’t want to get it wrong. So you pause, hesitate or hope it’ll just blow over.
In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to step in, especially when a trans or non-binary team member is involved. About how easy it is to slip into keeping things smooth for everyone else, while someone on your team is left feeling unseen or unsafe.
We’re not here to blame or shame. We know it’s hard. But we also know that going through conflict, rather than around it, can open the door to stronger trust, better conversations, and a workplace where everyone gets to feel like they belong.
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