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3 Cognitive Habits of People Who Get Things Done
High-achieving workers have these things in common. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 smart ways to minimize decision fatigue before noon
Early decision fatigue can lead to worse choices later in the day. But with the proper structure, you can drastically reduce mental overload—and set your day up for success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Here’s how to embrace Gen Z’s desire for purpose and flexibility at work
Gen Z isn’t interested in the old nine-to-five grind. They want autonomy, meaning, and flexibility. Today’s leaders must learn how to deliver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Deloitte is fighting employee burnout with Legos
But experts say the real way to fight burnout is time off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gen Z wants in-office sex to be a totally acceptable thing
38% of Gen Zers want private spaces at work to hook up because: work–life balance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why it’s perfectly normal (and good, even) to question what you do for a living
Think of your uncertainty as an opportunity, not a crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How smart leaders balance urgency with curiosity
The same forces that make curiosity essential—rapid change, complexity, and uncertainty—are the ones that systematically suppress it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why getting revenge on your work nemesis might not be a good idea
The desire for revenge is natural, says this author and researcher. But it can be risky in the workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 things you’re getting wrong about sitting at your desk, according to an ergonomics expert
Simple, low-budget tweaks can help make desk work more comfortable, whether you’re in a corporate office or working from home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to think about retirement if you don’t have a traditional full-time job
The tactics—and the concept—may be radically different. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How understanding how your brain works can make you a better leader
Five neuroscience-backed strategies for managing more effectively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is it okay to lie (a little) on your résumé?
Lying isn’t necessary. Here are a few legitimate ways to redo your résumé in honest ways that will smooth over the things you might be tempted to lie about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to rethink leadership to energize disengaged employees
Innovation and creativity come from helpful employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why emotional intelligence is key to developing powerful teams
You can’t have successful collaboration without it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The best leaders are spacious leaders. Here’s what that means
Spacious leadership is a management strategy that creates space for others to participate, make choices, and be their best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to move forward when you don’t know your next career step
Follow this 10-step process to gather some momentum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to go from ghosted to multiple offers in your job search
In this job market, talented job seekers are submitting application after application into what feels like a black hole. These strategies help you stand out no matter the conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 unexpected benefits of procrastination
Procrastination isn’t always a bad thing. Here’s when it can actually pay off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to push back on an unethical request at work
The “Clarify, Question, Redirect” approach helps you stay true to your values—without risking your job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What songwriting can teach us about innovation
Want to build more creative, connected, risk-ready teams? Try writing a song together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why your leadership team needs creatives, not just strategists
The future of business won’t be managed into being. It will be imagined into being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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