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How to enjoy working on a team more
February 21, 2024 12:00 - 5 minutesGroup projects can induce flashbacks to high school, where you got stuck doing all the work. Here’s how to make teamwork less miserable as an adult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 things you can learn from your workplace frenemies
February 20, 2024 12:00 - 5 minutesWhile you want to tread lightly when interacting with a frenemy, you also can learn much from them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why leaders need to say ‘no’ in order to be successful
February 19, 2024 12:00 - 5 minutesHere are 5 variables to consider when deciding to say “no” or “yes” to something. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Despite rising healthcare costs, 48% of employers are doubling down on fertility benefits
February 16, 2024 12:00 - 5 minutesA new report from Maven Clinic, and its expanded partnership with AT&T, make clear that fertility benefits are a major priority for workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is the only time when it’s okay to check your email during a Zoom call
February 15, 2024 12:00 - 5 minutesMultitasking can be rude, and it can affect your productivity. But there are a few situations in which it’s a net positive, researchers say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Report: Companies that let people work where they want rank higher for workplace culture
February 14, 2024 12:00 - 5 minutesA new study finds that hybrid and flexible work improves workplace culture and career outcomes for workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 ways to motivate yourself as a leader—even when you’ve run out of steam
February 13, 2024 12:00 - 6 minutesHere’s how leaders can reinvigorate themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 habits of top performers at work
February 12, 2024 12:00 - 5 minutesEvery company has its top performers—those who seem to have an innate ability to get things done. Here’s how to join their ranks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How candidates can take control in an interview
February 09, 2024 12:00 - 7 minutesThere are times when it’s both appropriate and advantageous to steer the conversation toward your strengths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Winter isn’t the time for productivity. Do this instead
February 08, 2024 12:00 - 5 minutesHibernation and looking inward during the colder months is natural. Doing this one thing can help you be happier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are your employees deserving or entitled?
February 07, 2024 12:00 - 6 minutesIf your team is on the receiving end of a colleague’s entitled behavior, they are likely feeling belittled, dismissed, and disregarded. Here’s how to assess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What doomscrolling does to your brain, and how to stop it
February 06, 2024 12:00 - 4 minutesExplore why you doomscroll and how to reduce your anxiety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 common mistakes we make when trying to be likable
February 05, 2024 18:32 - 5 minutesIt’s normal to care what others think about you, but if you’re doing these things, you may be undermining your efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 key skills all great leaders will need in 2024
February 02, 2024 12:00 - 4 minutesA breakdown of what leaders can learn from 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Just 48% of U.S. employees believe their company cares about them
February 01, 2024 12:00 - 5 minutesThere’s an argument that employers have an opportunity to refocus on employee well-being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This benefit is more sought after than remote work
January 31, 2024 12:00 - 6 minutesInHerSight data says that in 2024 women’s top must have in the workplace isn’t a home office at all. Rather, it’s flexible work hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 ways to steer clear of all that exhausting workplace drama
January 30, 2024 12:00 - 6 minutesDon’t let the chaos and toxicity some colleagues bring to the office suck you in. Rise above it and stay productive with these smart strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How embracing a culture of experimentation can jump-start growth and innovation
January 29, 2024 12:00 - 6 minutesHere’s how to get the C-suite to buy in to experimentation in marketing—the surest way to find out what works for your organization and your customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It’s not too late to create career resolutions for 2024. Here’s how to set yours
January 26, 2024 12:00 - 6 minutesWorkers today need to constantly be growing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Quiet workplaces are problematic. Here are 3 ways to fix them
January 25, 2024 12:00 - 5 minutesA breakdown of why trends like “quiet quitting,” “quiet promoting,” and “quiet firing” are bad business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Here’s what it’s like to quit a job you love—and how to make it easier
January 24, 2024 12:00 - 6 minutesFour tips to help make quitting a job you love a bit easier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As waves of layoffs continue, here’s how workers can cope with economic uncertainty
January 23, 2024 12:00 - 6 minutesThese are some steps workers can take to protect their careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An ultimate guide to handling your stress in 2024
January 22, 2024 12:00 - 6 minutesGet tips for identifying, mitigating, and managing daily stressors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 science-backed ways to build trust as a leader
January 19, 2024 12:00 - 6 minutesResearch suggests that teams with high levels of trust are healthier and more productive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to ensure you’re not wasting your middle managers talents
January 18, 2024 12:00 - 6 minutesExplore why middle managers are undervalued. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is the single best thing you can do to be happier and more productive at work
January 17, 2024 12:00 - 7 minutesLearn why gratitude is an essential part of any successful workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The ultimate guide to taking a sick day
January 16, 2024 12:00 - 6 minutesWhether you have COVID-19, or need to have a planned surgery, here’s exactly what (and how much) to say to your boss in order to call out sick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 ways to stop zoning out in meetings
January 15, 2024 12:00 - 6 minutesIt’s not your fault that you find it so hard to focus, but there are ways you can set yourself up for success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 habits the most successful communicators share (and how you can easily get them)
January 12, 2024 12:00 - 5 minutesThese small changes will lead to greater changes in the way you communicate and enhance your leadership presence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to embrace chaos more effectively at work
January 11, 2024 12:00 - 5 minutesUnexpected things are bound to happen. But you can have a plan to help deal with chaotic or overwhelming situations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why we should be frustrated and bored more often
January 10, 2024 12:00 - 5 minutesOur phones provide a constant stream of distractions, which means we’re missing out on moments of creative problem-solving and insight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 questions to ask yourself to know if you’re committed to your job, or just interested
January 09, 2024 12:00 - 5 minutesToo much time in the wrong job can devastate your professional life and career—but so can the wrong mindset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It’s 2024, try this 3-point approach to make collaboration really work
January 08, 2024 12:00 - 6 minutesTry these tips to turn the typical drudgery of connecting into a transformative experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why neurofeedback is the newest mental health hack among entrepreneurs
January 05, 2024 12:00 - 7 minutesNeurofeedback is a non-pharmaceutical approach to improving brain health, mood, and cognitive disorders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 science-backed tips to beat the postholiday slump at work
January 04, 2024 12:00 - 7 minutesResearch suggests that there are steps anyone can take to boost their motivation at work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 labor market trends to watch for in 2024
January 03, 2024 12:00 - 6 minutesFrom fewer job postings to inflation, here are a few of the most important economic trends workers should watch out for this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is exactly when a ‘tough boss’ becomes a toxic leader
January 02, 2024 12:00 - 7 minutesLeaders who consider themselves merely tough bosses must realize that not everyone sees them the same way. Understanding toxic leadership is the first step toward eradicating it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mental health matters in the workplace
January 01, 2024 12:00 - 5 minutesCompanies don’t necessarily have to spend more money to combat the mental health crisis—there are other solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 ways to influence and inspire your team
December 29, 2023 12:00 - 5 minutesFrom navigating hybrid work to unifying teams around a new idea, these persuasive techniques will help leaders navigate our ever-more complex workplaces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to navigate the seismic shifts in workplace rules and roles in 2024
December 28, 2023 12:00 - 6 minutesIn addition to where employees work, ISG research shows these five jobs are increasingly being added to the design of new business models. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to find motivation at work in 2024, no matter your job
December 27, 2023 12:00 - 4 minutesThese four steps can help you prioritize more meaningful work in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 ways you can reframe failure at work
December 26, 2023 12:00 - 5 minutesLearn why failure is an important part of any career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The best thing you can do to set yourself up for a productive new year
December 25, 2023 12:00 - 5 minutesIf you want to thrive at work in 2024, here’s how to set yourself up for success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How managers can tackle the most common employee struggle
December 22, 2023 12:00 - 6 minutesEliminate the shame of mental blocks and see an immediate turnaround. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 ways a ‘coach approach’ makes you a better leader
December 21, 2023 12:00 - 6 minutesAccording to Robert Garcia, a VP at the International Coaching Federation, active listening lays the groundwork for success in coaching on the field or in the office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Follow this 7-point plan to help you succeed in your new leadership role
December 20, 2023 12:00 - 5 minutesLearn about a practical roadmap for navigating the start of a new leadership role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 ways to actually get work done
December 19, 2023 12:00 - 5 minutesAccording to psychologist Gerald Weinberg, multitasking actually can kill your productivity by up to 80%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 clear signs that you might be a perfectionist
December 18, 2023 12:00 - 4 minutesHigh standards are great, but if these standards are preventing you from being successful, you might be a perfectionist. Here’s what to look out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bosses, beware: These 5 behaviors give your employees the ‘ick’
December 15, 2023 12:00 - 5 minutesA Perceptyx survey revealed the bad boss behaviors that really repel employees. The survey’s director says the resulting ‘icks’ can have serious workplace repercussions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 steps leaders can take to improve America’s broken healthcare system
December 14, 2023 12:00 - 6 minutesHere’s what leaders can do to build a more sustainable healthcare industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices