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How to advance in your career if your boss is disengaged
May 01, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutesIs your boss hard to track down? Do they miss meetings, or just generally seem checked out? Here’s how to deal—without it hurting your career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 (kind of easy) ways to totally transform the hiring process
April 30, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutesHiring is broken. On the latest episode of The New Way We Work, we ask: What if we burned it down and started over? Career expert Kimberly Brown imagines that new world with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 ways leaders can keep learning without appearing uninformed
April 29, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutesIt’s vital for leaders to learn new skills. But the higher you rise in an organization, the harder it can be to expand your knowledge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Google’s productivity expert says this is the best way to start your day
April 26, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutesHere’s what your morning routine should look like, according to Laura Mae Martin, Google’s executive productivity advisor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How do I ask for personal time off without disclosing why?
April 25, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutesIn an ideal world where companies don’t nickel-and-dime PTO and managers trust their employees, it would be easy. But we don’t live in an ideal world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is how America’s childcare crisis is killing careers
April 24, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutesFaced with unaffordable childcare, low- and middle-income mothers often have to quit their jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A key ingredient for a happy workforce
April 23, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutesVolunteering provides benefits to the giver and the company; corporations should support employee efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why you should learn to incorporate more humor at work
April 22, 2024 10:24 - 5 minutesIt’s good not to take everything so seriously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to manage your anxiety about public speaking
April 19, 2024 11:00 - 7 minutesGlossophobia, or fear of public speaking, is one of the most common phobias. But there are ways to manage your fears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Managers can boost productivity by changing one word in their questions
April 18, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutesInquiry-based managing could boost productivity and engagement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to implement a 4-day workweek
April 17, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutesSome contend that there are tremendous economic and social benefits to a condensed, more productive week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
These are new rules for what’s appropriate to say at work
April 16, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutesProblematic language is lurking in all corners of the workplace. This guide will help you understand how to communicate more effectively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are micro-sabbaticals the answer to our work crisis?
April 15, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutesThis might just be the modern antidote to the burnout epidemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 habits of instantly likable people
April 12, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutesSome folks have qualities that draw others to them. Here are some habits they practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Don’t fall into the trap of ‘get stuff done.’ Focus on these 3 things instead
April 11, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutesLeaders need to know that to get stuff done, it’s really about careful orchestration—not about working harder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What to say when a coworker (or manager) gets laid off
April 10, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutesIt can be awkward to figure out what to say, but it’s important to reach out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
These strategies can help with dealing with a bully at work
April 09, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutesHere’s how to handle a workplace bully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 ways to make more effective decisions
April 08, 2024 14:11 - 5 minutesWorkers can learn how to make better decisions throughout both their careers and personal lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 essential questions managers should ask themselves when delegating
April 05, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutesIf you systematically ask yourself these three questions when you delegate work, you can significantly reduce wasteful overhead and increase the speed and ownership of your teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What do you say when you just don’t know the answer in a job interview?
April 04, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutesIf the hiring manager asks you something tricky, here’s exactly what to do—and what to definitely avoid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The emotionally intelligent leader’s guide to boosting employee engagement
April 03, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutesYour team wants to feel valued and respected. The effort you put into making that happen will spur them to be happier and more productive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why you should try to make every day an ‘away’ day
April 02, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutesOff-site thinking should be the norm, not the exception. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
79% of workers say anti-LGBTQ bills impact where they want to work
April 01, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutesNew research suggests that anti-LGBTQ legislation is impacting workers and businesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feeling unproductive and burned out at work? Try practicing intentional inflexibility
March 29, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutesIt’s about setting strict boundaries with your time so that you can get actual work done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Etsy and UPS have seen an ROI of more than 90% from childcare benefits
March 28, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutesAccording to a new report, from the nonprofit Moms First and Boston Consulting Group, the returns on childcare benefits can be as high as 425%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to tell your boss you’re unhappy at work
March 27, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutesFeeling dissatisfied at work may mean it’s time to find a new job. But your first step should probably be a candid conversation with your manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to learn to speak up at work more effectively
March 26, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutesSilence is taught in the workplace, often subconsciously, says an expert. But you can learn to speak up by following these steps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
GenAI and cybersecurity top CEO concerns in new PwC survey
March 25, 2024 11:00 - 7 minutes68% expect generative AI will significantly change the way their company creates, delivers and captures value in the next three years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
These are the 4 most common career crises
March 22, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutesNavigating obstacles is a crucial part of any successful career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
You just got a promotion. Is your relationship ready for it?
March 21, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutesA marriage expert offers strategies to help couples navigate the stress that comes with new work responsibilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Experiencing conflict with your cofounder? Here’s how to solve it
March 20, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutesRunning a business with someone can be very stressful. Here are some tips on how to prevent it from ruining your relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bosses, your company is not as highly trusted as you think it is
March 19, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutesA wide-ranging new survey from PwC shows top executives are increasingly out of touch when it comes to trust from their customers and employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 ways great leaders step up in the moment to inspire their teams
March 18, 2024 13:10 - 5 minutesEvery 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
March 15, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutesThere’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
March 14, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutesIt’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
March 13, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutesIt 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
March 12, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutesBeing 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
March 11, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutesA 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
March 08, 2024 12:00 - 5 minutesAre 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
March 07, 2024 12:00 - 5 minutesThese 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
March 06, 2024 12:00 - 4 minutesWhile 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
March 05, 2024 12:00 - 7 minutesExplore 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
March 04, 2024 12:00 - 5 minutesHere’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
March 01, 2024 12:00 - 6 minutesIt’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
February 29, 2024 12:00 - 8 minutesYour 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
February 28, 2024 12:00 - 4 minutesHere’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
February 27, 2024 12:00 - 6 minutesIf 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
February 26, 2024 12:00 - 6 minutesWith 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
February 23, 2024 12:00 - 6 minutesResearch 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
February 22, 2024 12:00 - 6 minutesMost 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