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Hiring Mistake Kent Thiry, CEO, DaVita

		CEO confronts a brilliant new manager who is not fitting in. Related Videos

Technical Prima Donna Brian NeSmith, CEO, Blue Coat

		CEO squares off with an employee who has critical skills but cannot work with others. Related Videos

Sharing Bad News Debra Reisenthel, CEO, Novasys

		CEO debates whether to share news that may soon cripple the company fearing her team's motivation will fade in the interim. Related Videos

Restoring Trust Juan-Carlos Ruck, VP, Sales, Pepsico

		Manager must reassure his staff after taking an abrupt and unexplained four-week leave. Related Videos

Resistance to Reorganization Naila Mehrabova, General Director, CrossCaspian Oil and Logistics

		New manager must convince team member to take on a new role which better fits her skill set. Related Videos

Abusive Partner Gene Kohn, CEO, KPF

		CEO receives report that a leading partner in the firm is verbally abusing team members. Related Videos

Managing Budget Shortfall Jeff Clarke, CEO, KQED

		CEO responds to an unexpected budget shortfall with an unusual decision-making approach. Related Videos

Keeping People Humble Maria Eitel, President, Nike Foundation

		White House Media Affairs Director must address the arrogance of an intern in responding to the public. Related Videos

Appealing to a Celebrity Dave Kaval, CEO, Golden Baseball League

		Small business owner has to find a way to win over his disgruntled star. Related Videos

Managing Up Brian Lillie, VP, VeriSign

		Facing tight deadlines and a difficult project, a manager must challenge an overbearing boss who is hampering progress. Related Videos

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