Thinking of swiping right on a colleague? Find out with Kelli and Nolan if workplace romance is worth the potential awkward elevator rides and why mixing power and passion is a recipe for corporate disaster.

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TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Intro

(01:16) Workplace Relationships

(03:01) Why Dating Within Reporting Chain is Improper

(05:17) Company Policies on Office Relationships

(09:15) Hypothetical: CEO Dating a Junior Employee

(09:33) Sponsor: Planful | Metaview

(13:31) Leaders Dating Employees from Different Departments

(16:18) Disclosing Relationships Between Colleagues

(18:29) Handling Unwanted Advances from Coworkers

(19:02) The One-Ask Rule

(20:04) Codifying Relationship Policies

(21:38) Wrap

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