Workplace holiday gatherings are the perfect storm where professionalism evaporates faster than a latte in an open office. In this episode we dissect how the first lie of the evening—“This isn’t really work”—can trigger a cascade of career damage, from oversharing to gift‑giving blunders.

This episode is for managers, team leaders, and HR professionals who want to keep their teams from turning holiday parties into a career black hole. It tackles pain points like setting boundaries in social contexts, preventing drunk activation, and protecting careers while still having fun.

In this episode, we cover:

• holiday party leadership challenges
• managing the first lie of the evening
• navigating alcohol in workplace events
• boundary expiration during office celebrations
• oversharing traditions at holiday gatherings
• gift exchange failures and career impact
• end‑of‑night speech pitfalls
• effective navigation strategies for holiday parties
• leadership modeling at social events
• self‑regulation techniques for leaders
• recognizing holiday party archetypes
• maintaining professionalism during festive chaos

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