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Why Big Tech is still failing to make significant progress on DEI
As a Black woman and a former Microsoft employee, I’ve been following Big Tech’s quiet de-prioritization of DEI. It’s also why I ultimately left the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 ways to make difficult conversations less challenging, according to research
Based on research, these are strategies leaders can implement to make these crucial discussions easier for both managers and employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The best leaders know how to channel chutzpah
Although chutzpah is generally associated with arrogance, it can also describe the unapologetic straightforwardness occasionally needed to get the job done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This 160,000-year-old school can unlock a skill code we need to supercharge human ability alongside AI
Faced with the erosion of the expert-novice bond, some people are finding a new way that the rest of us and our organizations can learn from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How your quest to get more done might be causing more anxiety
‘Productivity anxiety’ often occurs when things at work feel stressful and you’re juggling many tasks. But there are ways that individuals (and companies) can handle it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Here are the 3 ways workers learn their most valuable skills
In his new book, AI expert Matt Beane explores how employees can protect and sharpen their skills for the future of work. By: Matt Beane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Most U.S. workers think they’re paid unfairly. Can tech help?
Compensation is a frustrating and deeply emotional issue for workers. But Ryan Wong argues that new tools can improve the pay process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 traits of ‘good bosses’ that employees want to work for
These traits create a workplace where employees feel valued and empowered and set the standard for success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to communicate like you’re the boss
If you want to be a more authoritative and confident speaker at work, these 6 steps can help you increase your executive presence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“I was hired for the vibes:” TikTok can’t stop talking about personality hires
The platform is buzzing with tips and skits on the famed “personality hire”—and just how the title might get you out of work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The interview process is getting longer. Here’s why
Candidates report that employers are requiring more rounds of interviews than ever before. Labor market experts say that this is by design. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why Gen Z and millennial workers receive feedback differently
To get the best out of their multigenerational teams, leaders can adjust how they give feedback to their Gen Z and millennial coworkers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 tricks for dealing with disappointment at work that will help you with life, too
The next time something doesn’t turn out the way you thought it would, here’s some advice for turning lemons into lemonade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to create more meaningful connections when everyone works from home
For companies that have chosen remote work, this COO writes, leaders have to be intentional in their efforts to foster connection and culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What is coffee badging? How some hybrid employees are finding a new way to quiet quit
Some companies with in-office mandates are beginning to implement minimum-hour requirements following a trend of employees staying for the least amount of time they can get away with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 ways leaders can instill core values throughout their organization
According to Gallup, companies that align employee behaviors with core values experience a 29% increase in workforce engagement and a 23% increase in profitability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Myths about workplace culture
A manufactured culture creates more resentment than inspiration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 personality traits that might hold you back from getting promoted
These factors might be preventing you from getting more responsibility. But the good news is that it’s not too late to make a change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 proven ways leaders can inspire disengaged employees
How to think about tapping into the latent capacity of the seemingly disengaged fence-sitters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What matters most to staff well-being? An office window with mysterious and coherent views
When it comes to employee well-being, flashy perks seem less attractive for workers than a more basic but often overlooked one: a window with a good view. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The college-to-corporate pipeline is facing extinction. Here’s why
Gen Zers are rejecting thankless corporate jobs and stifling college debt—and embracing the internet economy, this Gen Z cofounder says. His new venture, Whop, helps aspiring online entrepreneurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why ‘customer obsession’ is the new customer service
It’s time to expand ‘customer service’ beyond the call center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to ask better questions to solve any problem
If you’ve reached a career inflection point or you’re unhappy with your job or frustrated by managing a team, take a beat and ask yourself these questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to fight procrastination when you’re self-employed
In the past year, I’ve made progress on addressing the root cause of my distraction. Here’s what works for me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
These 3 policies can help reduce burnout in the workplace
Workers are burning out, and companies are feeling the consequences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to be more memorable at work—and get a promotion
If your goal at work is to get promoted and to move up the food chain, then you need to be noticed by those who make decisions about promotions. That means your immediate supervisor, as well as the leaders above them, need to know who you are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
If you’re struggling to find focus after vacation, read this
For the skeptics and lifelong multitaskers who insist they’re proficient and productive, multiple studies have been done to bust the myth that you can pull off the juggling act with aplomb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"Initial results of several hotly-contested state Assembly primaries offered a view Tuesday night into which way the political winds are blowing for New York City Democrats — with most incumbents holding onto their seats and maintaining the status quo. "
These five tips can help you improve your email communication skills and ensure that you come across as sincere rather than cold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Great Resignation is over, but workers still want to quit
In a new PwC survey, 28% of respondents said they were likely to switch jobs within the next year—up from 19% in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What to do when your boss is demoralizing your team
There are steps you can take to maintain agency and steadiness at work, even when your boss constantly changes their mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to finally go on a guilt-free vacation
If you’ve been working during PTO, you’re not alone. But it can mean returning to the office more drained than ever. Here’s how to fight that temptation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to train your brain to embrace change
Change can be scary, but here’s how to embrace it and make it work for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Can I ask a hiring manager to reconsider if I don’t get the job?
If you don’t get the job, you have nothing to lose by asking for feedback. It shows the desire to learn and will differentiate you from other candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What matters more to success, talent or hard work? A psychologist explains
The relationship between talent and effort is rather more complex than people think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to set boundaries at work, even if you’re new
“In the beginning of your career, you can feel invincible—like you can do anything,” says this expert. “But the brain needs rest and breaks to perform at its peak capability.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Burnout is leading more employees to turn down promotions
Not all millennials and Gen Z workers are looking to advance in their careers, and some are actively looking to move down the career ladder, says this expert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New study finds that hybrid work boosts morale—and profits
While many workplaces continue to grapple with the remote work debate, a new study may settle the discussion once and for all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to succeed at work when you don’t get enough feedback from your boss
Most people don’t receive meaningful feedback at work, but you can chart a path to success following these guidelines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 hidden benefits of small talk
It’s easy to assume that casual watercooler conversations aren’t important—or even that they’re a waste of time. Here’s why that’s incorrect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The conversations leaders should be having now to prepare for tough times
While it’s crucial to remain flexible and adaptable in response to unforeseen circumstances, starting conversations now to achieve clarity and alignment better equips us to tackle upcoming challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to improve your judgment at work
In his new book, Richard Davis argues that emotional intelligence is not the key to good leadership or decision-making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Our brains are lazy when faced with making a choice. Here are 3 strategies to expand your options
When facing what appears to be a Hobson’s choice, here are three strategies to expand your options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How can I improve my attention span?
If you feel your attention span has shrunk over the last few years, it probably has. Here’s how to regain your focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 steps to get unstuck when you’ve outgrown your job
Admit it’s time to get unstuck. This is the first step in turning a potentially daunting realization into an opportunity for self-discovery and positive change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 things not to say when you’re looking for a job
These tips can help you land the job you want and boost your career trajectory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to find the balance between telling it like it is and displaying good people skills
More often than not, telling it like it is is not indicative of intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Your company needs to pay attention to mentorship. Here’s why
Mentors can be more important to a person’s development than leaders or managers are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How do I quit my job without burning bridges?
Regardless of the circumstances surrounding your departure, it’s always a good idea to leave on the best terms possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 ways leaders can improve emotional fitness
Emotional fitness makes you better prepared for the pressure, stress, and challenge of leading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What does it mean to be an innovative company?
At Fast Company’s MIC Summit and Gala, executives Deloitte, Pivot Bio, and Pfizer laid out what innovation means to them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices