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These 5 factors actually make workers feel like they belong
No organization is perfect, even those that are strongly committed to DE&I. Instead of striving for perfection, it’s more realistic—and effective—to aim for continuous improvement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How working remotely impacts your relationship with your boss
There are pros and cons to being physically far from your manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How AI can make us better leaders
Three key areas to spotlight when thinking about how generative AI could reshape leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Managers can find the greatest opportunities for growth focusing on these employees
When senior leaders pave the way for managers to show up with better well-being and a deeper understanding of how to lead their teams, your workplace will lose the “meh.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to make friends at work your first week on the job
Friends can add to your sense of belonging and reduce your anxiety—especially when you’re stressed about starting a new job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to write bullet points on your résumé to stand out
The key to getting a new job is a strong résumé. And the key to a strong résumé is writing well-structured bullet points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 red flags that indicate you are undermining your leadership
It is never too late to rewrite your leadership narrative by upgrading the default settings of your inner operating systems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 ways to attract and retain the top performers
With these practices in play, teams of all types can become super without the bickering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Here’s how virtual reality works—and how it’s going to transform meetings
With the growing interest in the metaverse, it’s only a matter of time before companies unleash the power of virtual reality to enhance their workplaces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why overcommunicating is often more productive
Overcommunicating can save you hours of writing lengthy updates or attending status report meetings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to distinguish between stress and burnout
It’s important to remember that managing stress and preventing burnout is an ongoing process that requires self-awareness and consistent effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 ways to develop your team on a tight budget
There are always opportunities to maximize learning in the context of what you are already doing. Look for that low-hanging fruit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to get people to say yes to what you want
Asking for anything—promotions, love, money, help—can be difficult. An expert on the psychology of negotiation says following three simple rules of asking is the winning formula. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10 ways leaders can turn a lousy work day around
Your working day will have ups and downs, obstacles, challenges, and good and bad days. It’s up to you to find the best way through it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 ways to turn your meetings into safe spaces
When employees feel safe to share their ideas and opinions, they are more likely to be engaged and productive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It’s time to retire the stereotype that women are worse at networking than men
Systemic barriers can prevent women leaders from accessing the most advantageous networking opportunities, but companies can correct this imbalance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is being lazy actually good?
In an overstimulated world, laziness should be celebrated…and practiced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 ways to balance employee downtime—and productivity—during the summer slowdown
In the summer, leaders need to manage expectations, empower employees to rest, and also keep teams on track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 warning signs your leadership is failing—and what to do about it
The best leaders know they are fallible and there is always more to learn about themselves, others, and their working context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Master the art of showcasing your skills in a job interview
When an interview panel connects with a candidate through genuine stories, they feel like they have a deeper relationship with the candidate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 lessons in leadership, according to the concertmaster of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Looking closely at an orchestra can teach us a lot about teamwork—and graceful leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Here’s how inspiration works in the brain—and how you make your brain more creative
To understand what it takes to cultivate regular inspiration, we have to look at what happens in the brain when inspiration strikes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why wellbeing washing is on the rise
Wellbeing washing plays out in a variety of ways so here’s how to stop it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Black women can combat imposter syndrome
It’s crucial to address the historical and cultural factors that have contributed to the downplaying of their accomplishments, often influenced by imposter syndrome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 negotiating strategies to use when the other person has an advantage
Negotiating with someone who holds most of the cards is especially challenging. But these tools can help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 faster ways to turn your workforce around
Work is often disconnected from what we love and makes us tired and cranky. Play, on the other hand, happens naturally and with ease, and it makes us happy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why ‘burning bridges’ at work is sometimes the right thing to do
The stigma of ‘burning bridges’ often holds people back from speaking out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 red flags that indicate someone used generative AI on their résumé
Get strategies to determine whether candidates are qualified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What to do when you meet your new team for the first time
Learn strategies to build trust with new teams as a new manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 techniques to keep loneliness from derailing your career
Learn practical steps to move away from loneliness and towards feeling engaged. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to create a successful mentorship program
Leaders must set clear goals, encourage involvement, make thoughtful matches, and provide significant support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to pivot your career in 5 simple steps
Whether you’ve already started a new role or you’re thinking about taking the leap, keep these tips in mind to reinvent yourself both professionally and personally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why ‘It’s not personal; it’s just business’ is a myth
Thinking that business isn’t personal is just plain wrong and it can be dangerous to think this way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How workers can use AI to sound more confident
With the AI-aided ability to generate compelling and persuasive language, individuals can enhance their writing and speaking abilities, making them more effective communicators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is your team participating in productivity theater?
Most of us engage in performative work at times. But if it’s a big issue on your team, here’s how to address it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Make a lot happen with very little
A silver lining to building during a downturn is that it creates a certain kind of leader, someone who can unlock success in spite of constraints like a limited budget or a small team working toward a giant goal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How leaders should manage generative AI
As business leaders develop strategies to incorporate generative AI into their businesses, they will need to develop machine capital management. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is ‘flow’ the secret to painless productivity?
As many of us navigate burnout, the theory of flow offers practical tips to sideline overwhelm and get back in creative mode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 tips to prevent anti-LGBTQ+ bias at work
In the past year alone, the EEOC received 73,485 new discrimination charges, an increase of almost 20% compared to the previous year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 ways to foster a sense of community at work
Help employees beat loneliness with stronger connections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Should your job provide childcare?
Employer-sponsored childcare has become a popular tool to attract and retain employees but there’s a lot to consider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How hiring managers can attract the Class of 2023
Data from iCIMS shows that nearly all college seniors are considering alternative ways to enter the labor market, including taking an hourly/part-time job, gig work, and a job outside their major or intended industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 red flags that mean your team is burned out
If you’re seeing these signs, it’s an indication that you need to make some changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 ways to rewire your organization’s ‘brain’ to win with discomfort
Grasping for old playbooks is an example of how we fail to see the opportunities provided by change because we feel weighed down by risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to read verbal and nonverbal cues to interview with confidence
First impressions make a big difference, and if you can look back at these first moments of your interview with confidence, you’re already well on your way to success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Using logistics to build inclusive, resilient communities
From expertise to equity, companies should optimize their supply chains to do good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 lessons from laid-off tech workers about finding a new job
Tech workers who were laid off earlier this year share what they learned about the job hunt process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 quick ways to reduce stress and anxiety at work
Taking a quick break to reduce your stress level can actually increase your productivity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Leaders, you’re consistently overlooking this factor when you build teams
Ageism flies under the radar as a workplace-appropriate bias, perpetuated by untrue stereotypes and hidden ageist language in materials like job descriptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A fail-proof trick to get your brain into the flow every morning, according to psychologists
When you are finishing work for the day, resist the temptation to reach a natural conclusion. Then, watch what happens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices