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6 ways great leaders step up in the moment to inspire their teams
Every time there is a change, you need to reassess the team’s dynamics and discuss and agree on the principles of how to work together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 women on what they learned about starting a business in midlife
There’s a myth that young people are the most successful entrepreneurs. But it can be easier to take risks later in your career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Forget the paycheck, employees really want a raise in emotional salary
It’s time to inject the workforce with a healthy dose of camaraderie and fulfillment, and it starts with upping employees’ emotional salary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to get better at setting boundaries
It can feel hard, or even scary, to say no to requests. Here’s how to get better at it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 things all good bosses have in common
Being the type of boss that people want to work for means you are less likely to have employees who quit, or who stay but aren’t engaged or productive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Salary transparency laws are most effective if they require this one thing, according to new research
A new analysis by the National Women’s Law Center found that all pay transparency laws are not created equal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to get your boss to take work off your plate
Are you being tasked with an ever-growing to-do list? Here’s how to convince your boss to subtract work so you can get more done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to build a realistic to-do list that will actually reduce your stress
These three tricks can help you work more efficiently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
These 4 steps can help you handle your next rejection at work with grace
While rejection can be uncomfortable, it is an unavoidable part of any career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 ways leaders can ‘talk’ to AI to spur organizational change
Explore how leaders can use AI to manage change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to feel confident when talking to powerful people
Here’s how to skillfully handle a meeting with a powerful person—whether you’re talking with your boss’s boss, a hiring manager, or your company’s CEO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why your RTO strategy might be neglecting neurodiverse workers
It’s estimated that between 15 to 20% of the population is considered neurodivergent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Try these 3 influence-building exercises to forge more powerful alliances at work
Your ability to wield influence with intelligence and integrity will be the hallmark of your leadership effectiveness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 strategies leaders can use to adapt to change
Here’s why the best teams are adequately prepared to make high-stakes decisions in critical moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 application hacks that recruiters see right through
If you want to show that you’re a serious job applicant, avoid making these all-too-obvious mistakes, experts say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This simple solution helps attract great talent and improve productivity
With workers demanding more flexible options, and many employers struggling to attract the talent to fill open roles, job sharing could be an elegant solution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 surprising simple ways to generate trust as a leader
Research suggests that when people have trust in their leaders and among team members, they tend to perform better, report greater levels of satisfaction, and demonstrate higher levels of commitment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The job hater’s guide to finding more meaning in your work
Most of us need to work. We might as well find more meaning and fulfillment while doing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to enjoy working on a team more
Group projects can induce flashbacks to high school, where you got stuck doing all the work. Here’s how to make teamwork less miserable as an adult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 things you can learn from your workplace frenemies
While you want to tread lightly when interacting with a frenemy, you also can learn much from them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why leaders need to say ‘no’ in order to be successful
Here are 5 variables to consider when deciding to say “no” or “yes” to something. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Despite rising healthcare costs, 48% of employers are doubling down on fertility benefits
A new report from Maven Clinic, and its expanded partnership with AT&T, make clear that fertility benefits are a major priority for workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is the only time when it’s okay to check your email during a Zoom call
Multitasking can be rude, and it can affect your productivity. But there are a few situations in which it’s a net positive, researchers say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Report: Companies that let people work where they want rank higher for workplace culture
A new study finds that hybrid and flexible work improves workplace culture and career outcomes for workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 ways to motivate yourself as a leader—even when you’ve run out of steam
Here’s how leaders can reinvigorate themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 habits of top performers at work
Every company has its top performers—those who seem to have an innate ability to get things done. Here’s how to join their ranks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How candidates can take control in an interview
There are times when it’s both appropriate and advantageous to steer the conversation toward your strengths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Winter isn’t the time for productivity. Do this instead
Hibernation and looking inward during the colder months is natural. Doing this one thing can help you be happier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are your employees deserving or entitled?
If your team is on the receiving end of a colleague’s entitled behavior, they are likely feeling belittled, dismissed, and disregarded. Here’s how to assess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What doomscrolling does to your brain, and how to stop it
Explore why you doomscroll and how to reduce your anxiety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 common mistakes we make when trying to be likable
It’s normal to care what others think about you, but if you’re doing these things, you may be undermining your efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 key skills all great leaders will need in 2024
A breakdown of what leaders can learn from 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Just 48% of U.S. employees believe their company cares about them
There’s an argument that employers have an opportunity to refocus on employee well-being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This benefit is more sought after than remote work
InHerSight data says that in 2024 women’s top must have in the workplace isn’t a home office at all. Rather, it’s flexible work hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 ways to steer clear of all that exhausting workplace drama
Don’t let the chaos and toxicity some colleagues bring to the office suck you in. Rise above it and stay productive with these smart strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How embracing a culture of experimentation can jump-start growth and innovation
Here’s how to get the C-suite to buy in to experimentation in marketing—the surest way to find out what works for your organization and your customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It’s not too late to create career resolutions for 2024. Here’s how to set yours
Workers today need to constantly be growing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Quiet workplaces are problematic. Here are 3 ways to fix them
A breakdown of why trends like “quiet quitting,” “quiet promoting,” and “quiet firing” are bad business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Here’s what it’s like to quit a job you love—and how to make it easier
Four tips to help make quitting a job you love a bit easier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As waves of layoffs continue, here’s how workers can cope with economic uncertainty
These are some steps workers can take to protect their careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An ultimate guide to handling your stress in 2024
Get tips for identifying, mitigating, and managing daily stressors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 science-backed ways to build trust as a leader
Research suggests that teams with high levels of trust are healthier and more productive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to ensure you’re not wasting your middle managers talents
Explore why middle managers are undervalued. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is the single best thing you can do to be happier and more productive at work
Learn why gratitude is an essential part of any successful workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The ultimate guide to taking a sick day
Whether you have COVID-19, or need to have a planned surgery, here’s exactly what (and how much) to say to your boss in order to call out sick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 ways to stop zoning out in meetings
It’s not your fault that you find it so hard to focus, but there are ways you can set yourself up for success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 habits the most successful communicators share (and how you can easily get them)
These small changes will lead to greater changes in the way you communicate and enhance your leadership presence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to embrace chaos more effectively at work
Unexpected things are bound to happen. But you can have a plan to help deal with chaotic or overwhelming situations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why we should be frustrated and bored more often
Our phones provide a constant stream of distractions, which means we’re missing out on moments of creative problem-solving and insight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 questions to ask yourself to know if you’re committed to your job, or just interested
Too much time in the wrong job can devastate your professional life and career—but so can the wrong mindset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices