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Jeremy Bernard: "Treating People Well"
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- Jun 22, 2026
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- 920
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Summary
Michael sits down with former White House Social Secretary Jeremy Bernard to discuss "Treating People Well: The Extraordinary Power of Civility at Work and in Life", co-written with fellow former Social Secretary Lee Berman. Bernard shares behind-the-scenes stories from the Obama White House, including state dinners, holiday receptions, the night Osama bin Laden’s death was announced, and lessons learned from some of the world’s most influential people. Along the way, he explains why civility, kindness, and attention to detail can be powerful tools for success in both work and life. Original air date 13 February 20 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.