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Always wanting more? Dopamine is the culprit—and the fix
The dopamine chase has so raised our expectations about reality that we no longer enjoy the ordinary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to protect yourself during a company upheaval
3 simple strategies to cope with sudden change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 facts about the brain to improve your decision-making skills
The brain’s social-relevance system helps us connect and coordinate with other people, also shaping the decisions we make. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 tips for leaders to actually inspire their teams
There are a lot of things within leaders’ control that can make workloads sustainable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 energy-boosting ways to overcome your leadership fatigue
Here’s how to lead with empathy—without burning out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How networking can make you a better leader
Connecting with others isn’t just good for landing new jobs. It can help you solve your business problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
You don’t have a culture, you have a clique. 5 ways to work with people who aren’t like you
The best ideas should win, not the loudest voice or the most popular opinion. Here’s how to ensure that diversity of thought isn’t just tolerated—it’s leveraged. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why taking a break mid-argument is the best conflict-resolution hack
The surprising power of simply stepping away Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Arianna Huffington’s advice for unlocking your creative potential
Rather than measuring success in just money or power, Huffington now advocates for a “third metric” of success, which includes well-being, wisdom, and giving back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why onboarding (and offboarding) is an opportunity to strengthen your employee connection
It should be much more than following a checklist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How can I improve my team’s morale?
When employees have low morale they do a worse job and are more likely to quit. Here’s how to make sure your team feels valued. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
You need to be financially secure already to even contemplate a side hustle
While some people assume that young people start a side hustle out of financial stress, researchers found side hustlers are actually a relatively privileged cohort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
AI is coming for your job. Here are 10 strategies to stay relevant
The question is no longer whether AI will automate aspects of your job. It’s whether you’ll have the initiative and creativity to out-evolve the automation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Here’s how to navigate slow periods as a freelancer
Don’t panic: Every freelancer experiences gaps in work from time to time. Here’s what to do when it happens to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to stand up for yourself at work more effectively
Many people struggle with internalized narratives of self-doubt, which can make it hard to speak up. But it’s not too late to learn how to advocate for yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bonus: U.S. playgrounds are boringly safe. New designs add a whiff of danger
bonusWe're re-airing a favorite of ours from 2023: Playgrounds are moving way beyond the usual, boring, simple swings and slides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How do I decide what to take off of my résumé?
White space is better than jargon, clichés, hyperbole, or the dreaded “objective” statement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to preserve new-hire enthusiasm beyond the first few weeks
New hires are creative, motivated, and energetic—but in just a matter of weeks, that initial enthusiasm tends to plummet. Here’s how to preserve that energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to create leaders who coach, rather than command
Managers need company support to learn how to act as coaches for their teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Curation is the new leadership superpower. Here are 3 ways to adopt a curation mindset
The ability to curate talent, ideas, and innovation will define the next generation of leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to be impressive in a job interview without sounding like a narcissist
Five science-based recommendations to talk about your qualifications in a meaningful and effective way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bonus: Is being lazy actually good?
This weekend, we're re-airing a favorite episode of ours, from 2023: In an overstimulated world, laziness should be celebrated…and practiced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There’s no such thing as ‘background music.’ Here’s how your playlist affects your brain
These methods can help you to use music to hack your productivity goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Humility is a superpower. Here’s how to practice it daily
You have to train yourself to discount your ego. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 common AI mistakes that are derailing your job search
Used well, AI can be your most powerful copilot. Used poorly, it can quietly disqualify you before a human ever sees your name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
‘Meeting hangovers’ are draining your team. Here’s how to cure them
Too many meetings can do more harm than good—here’s how to prevent ‘meeting hangovers’ and keep your team engaged. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to take control of conflict so it doesn’t control you
The more you practice, the more you’ll see improved relationships, connections, and outcomes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feeling anxious? Here’s what your anxiety may be telling you
Treating anxiety in a meaningful, lasting way requires an appreciation for its depth—that is, for where it is coming from and for what it is trying to tell us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Being asked to do work that’s not in your job description? 5 smart ways to draw the line
From one-off favors to chronic over-functioning, taking on tasks that don’t belong to you drains your energy and dilutes your impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Promoted to a leadership role? Here’s how to make the ‘player-to-coach’ transition seamlessly
The four main traps and how to avoid them Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Exactly how to express disappointment or frustration with your boss
There are times when it’s necessary to bring up feelings of frustration. But how you do it can make all the difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 ways to cultivate curiosity and become a better leader
Curiosity is a leadership superpower. Here’s how great leaders use bold questions to stay ahead of the curve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How managers can reassure employees amid the threat of layoffs
Even if you can’t control the outcome, you can reduce uncertainty, minimize threat, and even create feelings of comfort and safety in an increasingly volatile world. Here’s how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Six steps to negotiate a high salary even in a tough job market
It’s hard out there, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still get paid what you’re worth. Here’s exactly how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Your boss is overwhelmed—here’s how to work with them, not against them
Overloaded managers often have limited time—here’s how to get the support you need without adding to their stress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The paradox of effort: Why hard work only feels valuable sometimes
For many people, there’s a sweet spot: A little effort might make something more valuable, but push too far and the value drops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 big mistakes job seekers commonly make
These mistakes can make the job hunt drag on—especially in such a challenging job market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to identify and eliminate the 3 biggest time sucks in your day
From screen-time creep to drive-by meetings and plain old disorganization, a professional time coach breaks down how to trim out the things eating up your day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 ways to embed active optimism into your work life
Despite the doom and gloom in the world, there are things we can do to prevent ourselves from spiraling downward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to stay optimistic but avoid toxic positivity
Toxic positivity can actually make things worse—for yourself and others. Here’s how to steer clear of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Afraid of AI taking your job? Make this mental change
It’s understandable to be concerned about AI’s impact on your career, says this expert. But there are ways to live with the uncertainty, and reduce your anxiety about the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8 ways managers can improve how they deliver in-person feedback
As more companies return to the office, here’s how to ensure you’re delivering constructive feedback in a way your team can truly hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to know when to coach or cut a struggling employee
Letting someone go or giving them another chance is tough. Here’s a simple framework to make that decision with confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 signs you might be a bad listener and what to do instead
Two researchers have six dos and six don’ts to help improve your listening skills at work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why job postings may be attracting narcissistic candidates—without companies realizing it
Researchers decided to study job postings after noticing that the language used to describe an ‘ideal candidate’ often included traits linked to narcissism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to unscramble healthcare for the U.S. workforce
As costs continue to soar, employers and consumers need to focus on the value of their healthcare dollar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Want to lead better? Start by unlearning these leadership myths
The best leaders don’t follow outdated advice—they challenge it. Here’s how to rethink leadership for real impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
To innovate, immerse yourself in the industry
You can’t spot a breakthrough from behind the desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 ways giving employees more freedom sparks innovation
The best leaders find ways to create environments where employees can challenge the status quo, says this CEO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Winning in an era of unpredictability
How a one word mindset can supercharge your brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices