{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Dr. Laura Janusik: Breaking the Midwest Nice Barrier\u2014Building Healthier Workplace Dialogue","description":"&amp;nbsp;        In this episode of Management Matters, Jane Magness sits down with Dr. Laura Janusik to unpack the subtle but powerful influence of \u201cMidwest Nice\u201d in organizations. What happens when politeness replaces candor? When harmony matters more than clarity? Dr. Janusik explores how well-intentioned indirectness can stall feedback, dilute accountability, and quietly erode performance. Together, they examine the neuroscience of listening, the cost of conflict avoidance, and practical ways leaders can move from passive agreement to productive dialogue\u2014without sacrificing respect. If your culture values kindness but struggles with directness, this conversation offers a smarter path forward.     Connect with Dr. Janusik   Listening to Change Connect on LinkedIn    &amp;nbsp;     ","author_name":"Management Matters","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/managmentmatters","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40087050\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198508530"}