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Tough conversations are inevitable. Here is how to face them with confidence 12.12.2024 6:37

Avoiding tough conversations is damaging—not just for the individual, but for the team and the organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 ways for leadership teams to move from chaos to cohesion 11.12.2024 7:46

Transitions happen, but the adjustment period doesn’t have to linger. Here’s how to become a high-performing unit once again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 investment strategies that will help you afford (and enjoy) that dream vacation 10.12.2024 6:29

Your upcoming vacation to Baja may seem to have nothing in common with your 401(k)—but you’ll get more out of your travel plans if you treat them like an investment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 strategies to turn ‘lone wolves’ into team players 09.12.2024 9:43

By implementing these seven strategies, you can effectively foster a more collaborative and cohesive team culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why gaining power makes us out of touch with the people we lead 06.12.2024 7:07

And what we can do to close the gap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why coming in second place is a winning leadership position 05.12.2024 7:22

Of not winning, Amer Iqbal says “each experience has taught me something new about myself, but the common theme is simple.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rethink motivation: Why metrics alone won’t keep your team inspired 04.12.2024 8:06

Why it’s time to rethink how we inspire people—and create more human-centered workplaces in the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Retirement saving and spending can be complicated. Here’s what psychology says 03.12.2024 5:44

Before retirement, a person may be more susceptible to present bias because their future labor income is uncertain, and they don’t yet feel an ownership of that money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to deal with favoritism at work 02.12.2024 10:58

Address favoritism without confrontation by reviewing proven strategies offered by these eight experts, from CEOs to founders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 simple steps to create a positive environment at work 27.11.2024 6:42

Demonstrating the characteristics of care and service are reflected by doing the following three things that can create a more positive work environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

82% of middle managers feel invisible—here’s why 26.11.2024 9:27

Many middle managers feel frustrated, unnoticed, and overlooked. Fortunately, there are steps teams can take to better support them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stung by your boss’s comment? Here’s what to do next 25.11.2024 5:29

If you’re still thinking about a comment your manager made, here’s how to move forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 productivity habits that are actually toxic 22.11.2024 8:15

Productivity hacks can have a dark side. Here’s why some of the the most common productivity habits can cause you harm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you want to quit your job, here’s how to figure out your next career move 21.11.2024 7:34

In their new book, professors Ethan Bernstein, Michael Horn, and Robert Moesta break down how to ‘prototype’ your potential next career move when you are ready to quit your job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More people are applying for business school, but not for the reasons you think 20.11.2024 8:39

Applications often spike when the economy is struggling, but researchers believe there are other reasons why more people want to go to B-school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why you might not want to use AI to write your cover letter 19.11.2024 4:29

It’s a tempting idea, but here’s why the end result could make you blend in with the rest of the applicants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Europe is fighting brain drain as talent goes north 18.11.2024 9:54

Talent flight to wealthier countries of the north is a problem Portugal shares with several others in southern and central Europe, as workers take advantage of freedom of movement rules within the trade bloc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

These hidden mindsets make it harder to work with others. Here’s how to tackle them 15.11.2024 7:22

Neuro-biases are often unconscious, but they can significantly impact workplace relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to be a great leader—even when you haven’t received any training 14.11.2024 7:45

Most new managers are never taught how to be good managers. However, there are steps you can take to ensure that you lead successfully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to stop people-pleasing and start setting boundaries at work 13.11.2024 7:28

Setting boundaries in the workplace can feel scary at first, but it can result in improved relationships with coworkers and managers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 4-point plan for managers to be better leaders of the teams they have 12.11.2024 14:07

The first step is to acknowledge you are a leader, not a follower driven by circumstance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 ways to create a more useful to-do list 11.11.2024 4:26

Simple tweaks can boost your productivity, allowing you to finish the year strong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is why today’s leaders need a new playbook 08.11.2024 6:47

As change becomes a permanent fixture in the workplace, leaders need to adopt a mindset of adaptability, agility, and inclusiveness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 leaders weigh in on how to make pay transparency work 07.11.2024 7:47

CEOs, HR experts, and other executives share where they stand on pay transparency, and how to implement it successfully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are nicknames appropriate in the workplace? Here’s when it’s okay to use them—and when it’s not 06.11.2024 5:59

Should you call your boss by a nickname? What about a subordinate? New research published by the ‘Harvard Business Review’ offers surprising insights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices