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Follow this 7-point plan to help you succeed in your new leadership role 20.12.2023 5:32

Learn 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 19.12.2023 5:20

According 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 18.12.2023 4:48

High 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’ 15.12.2023 5:40

A 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 14.12.2023 6:45

Here’s what leaders can do to build a more sustainable healthcare industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 red flags that mean you’re an over-collaborator (and how to realign your team to deliver better results) 13.12.2023 4:52

3 factors that can lead to over-collaboration which contributes to inefficiencies, frustrations, and reduced productivity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to handle a stressful workday—when seemingly everything’s going wrong 12.12.2023 5:44

Chris Mosunic, chief clinical officer at relaxation app Calm, shares his best tips for tackling ‘one of those days.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Flextirement’ is the future of work 11.12.2023 6:59

Flextirement has everything to do with striking a balance between employees and employers as opposed to flipping the switch from employee to retiree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 tips to take back control of your time 08.12.2023 5:18

Learn time management strategies to help you improve your productivity at work and at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An ex-FBI agent explains how to recognize the power dynamics in a room 07.12.2023 6:32

Paying attention to the narrative—spoken and unspoken—can provide information that gives you an advantage in negotiations, interviews, and other critical communications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This underrated leadership habit is crucial to success 06.12.2023 5:19

Frequent thank-yous and recognition are even more motivating than money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 3 most common unforced errors that CEOs make 05.12.2023 4:55

Learn how leaders can adapt to change in the year ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here’s how to get better at dealing with conflict 04.12.2023 6:55

Even at companies with a great culture, there are bound to be internal conflicts sometimes. Here’s how to embrace them and move forward productively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What’s wrong with saying ‘I hope you are well’ in work emails 01.12.2023 5:28

Some argue that it’s time to ban this phrase once and for all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 ways to sound smarter in your next meeting 30.11.2023 5:30

It may be counterintuitive, but you need to prep to sound smart in spontaneous settings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 ways therapy can help your career, not just your personal life 29.11.2023 6:55

Here are three ways a good therapist may be able to enhance your career skills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is performance part of your company’s DNA? 28.11.2023 5:38

Follow these four steps to build a lasting performance infrastructure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

These are the sneaky beliefs that can sabotage your success (and future promotions) 27.11.2023 5:19

When we unravel past beliefs about career planning and self-advocacy, we can more clearly see how patiently performing might be placing us on the sidelines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 ways leaders can inspire Gen Z employees 24.11.2023 4:59

Learn how leaders can foster a positive environment among the young members of their teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to train your brain to achieve goals more effectively 23.11.2023 5:33

There are things you can do to move toward a more liberating way of thinking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 common mistakes new managers make 22.11.2023 5:51

Making the switch from being an individual contributor to a middle manager is hard. Here’s what you’ll want to avoid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 lessons from kindergarten that can help you succeed in every stage of your career 21.11.2023 6:49

The same lessons we teach kids can also apply to working adults. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here’s how workers can get the most out of AI 20.11.2023 5:50

Some say AI will have a greater impact on how we work than the PC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to infuse strategy into everything your company does 17.11.2023 6:45

By getting everyone on board—from the C-suite to the newest recruit—strategy transforms from a conceptual blueprint into an actionable guide for daily operations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to know what others really think about you 16.11.2023 5:18

Knowing how you’re perceived can help with personal growth and career success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices