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5 ways to embed active optimism into your work life 03.04.2025 7:09

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 02.04.2025 7:32

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 01.04.2025 7:08

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 31.03.2025 8:07

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 28.03.2025 8:20

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 27.03.2025 8:24

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 26.03.2025 5:50

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 25.03.2025 6:38

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 24.03.2025 7:25

The best leaders don’t follow outdated advice—they challenge it.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 21.03.2025 6:05

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 20.03.2025 8:04

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 19.03.2025 6:52

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? 18.03.2025 11:19

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 17.03.2025 8:03

Exceptional leaders know just how to mix the two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The choice of personal sovereignty 14.03.2025 7:54

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 13.03.2025 5:35

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 12.03.2025 7:02

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 11.03.2025 8:18

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 10.03.2025 7:35

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 07.03.2025 6:06

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 06.03.2025 7:06

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 05.03.2025 5:47

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 04.03.2025 6:41

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 03.03.2025 10:54

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 28.02.2025 6:38

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