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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
Is your organization creating bad leaders?
We assume bad leaders are at fault, but poor organizations can set leaders up to fail. Here’s how to design an organization that lets leaders and employees thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to communicate changes so that you inform and inspire
Exceptional leaders know just how to mix the two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The choice of personal sovereignty
In the strife around world events, we’ve forgotten the most important principle: We alone control our life experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to deal with the office favorite
Don’t panic if you’re not the office favorite. There are still ways to make a good impression and get coveted opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Companies want scalable leadership development. Here’s how to do it right
Scalability is the top priority for leadership training today, but how can organizations make it work without sacrificing quality? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The problem with Employee Appreciation Day
Making people feel valued and included isn’t a once-a-year undertaking. Here’s what really makes the difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to reframe anger at work to your advantage
Knowing when, how, and why to shape the direction and intensity of anger is no small feat. But it is within everyone’s power to learn how to manage their own and others’ anger more effectively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 phrases no one should ever say in a negotiation
No matter the situation or your role, don’t unknowingly sink your negotiations by using the wrong language. These phrases reveal your inexperience and lack of confidence in one sentence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to hire and retain Gen Z talent in 2025
If you want to attract and retain this generation of workers, it’s time to move beyond outdated requirements and offer flexibility and real growth opportunities. Here’s how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Here’s what happens when AI takes over performance reviews
Can technology make the dreaded process better or will it reduce us all to data points? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why your Gen Z employees are unhappy—and what you can do about it
It’s easy for leaders to brand Gen Z workers as entitled. But it’s worth moving past lazy tropes to understand what this generation is actually asking for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why kindness is the key to high performance at work
Kindness often gets bad press, or people might even say there’s no place for kindness at work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How great leaders turn failure into fuel for growth
The difference between successful leaders and stagnant ones isn’t failure itself—it’s how they respond to it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 ways ‘competency checking’ can impact your workplace
The practice of imposing extra scrutiny on Black employees (and other workers of color) can show up in a few ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gen Z isn’t quiet quitting. They’re rejecting outdated leadership
Why companies that fail to evolve will lose an entire generation of talent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How managers can lead teams through unpopular return-to-office policies
Managers are stuck in an awkward position—tasked with bringing teams of workers who feel let down by leadership back to the office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to make generative AI a partner in your daily workflow
Discover friendly tips for using AI tools in your business while avoiding common pitfalls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What should I do if it feels like my company is failing?
If you think you’re on a sinking ship, you can either bail or try to make repairs. Here’s what to consider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to transform your self doubt into a strength at work
Traits you think hold you back might actually be your greatest assets at work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to avoid meeting hallucinations
A linguist and a data scientist at AT&T share some tips on what you can do to avoid confusions in meetings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
You don’t have to like your boss to get ahead
Toxic bosses are one thing, but if you just have a manager you just don’t especially like, you can still advance in you career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 reasons your boss is holding you back
If you are doing great work but not getting promoted, it may be because your boss is purposely holding you back. Here are five ways they do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Always tired? How to stop the evening slide
If you keep staying up too late, here are 3 strategies to get to bed on time and still get everything done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why an ‘affordable’ leadership program may be the most expensive mistake you make
A low-cost library might not yield results, while premium coaching could spark a game-changing ripple effect across your entire organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is the most important hire you can make if you want your company to run smoothly
A good chief of staff is more than an administrator or an extra set of hands. They’re a leadership amplifier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reconsider putting these 3 types of posts on LinkedIn
Forget about millions of views—here’s why credible, conversation-sparking posts matter more for your career growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How brand-savvy HR teams slash recruitment costs
By treating candidates like customers and leveraging marketing strategies, HR can reduce hiring expenses and attract top talent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Managers are not okay. Why we’re headed to a ‘manager crash’ in 2025
New research suggests that many managers are at their breaking point—and Gen Z isn’t interested in taking their place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to stand out at work without seeming like a narcissist
Wanting to get ahead in your career is great, but it’s all about taking the right approach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices