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Looking back at some of the best (and worst) business moves of 2022 30.12.2022 9:35

From Patagonia’s groundbreaking announcement to FTX’s stunning collapse, these were some of the brilliant—and not so stellar—leadership moments of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 simmering workplace controversies that will boil over into 2023 29.12.2022 7:35

Dwindling budgets and a new focus on efficiency promise to collide with challenges over remote work, productivity and pay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The worst bosses of 2022 are exactly who you’d expect 28.12.2022 7:27

The worst bosses of 2022 are exactly who you’d expect Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The top 4 creator economy trends to watch in 2023 23.12.2022 8:02

From the rise of the curator economy to short-form shopping, here are the trends that will shape the creator economy in the coming year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An extra year of education could boost your chances of being your own boss 22.12.2022 4:47

New research looked at employment and education data spanning generations, from younger baby boomers to millennials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New School’s adjunct professors’ strike shows how even “good” jobs are increasingly precarious 21.12.2022 8:24

The successful labor fight at the New York college exposed the human cost of one of college administrators’ favorite cost-cutting tactics: eliminating full-time professor positions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

These 8 behaviors are sabotaging your meetings 20.12.2022 8:15

Meetings can be useful, but only when meeting organizers aren’t doing these things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does it really mean to be happy at work? Probably not what you think. 19.12.2022 9:54

Happiness is one of the most sought-after experiences: We all want joy in our personal lives, delight in our work, and bliss in our relationships. But happiness can also be elusive—and it’s unrealistic to think you can achieve total happiness every day, across all aspects of your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Fed may slow interest rate hikes—but here’s how to prepare your career for a potential recession just in case 16.12.2022 5:58

All eyes will continue to be on the economy as we head in 2023. And rather than worrying, wondering, and speculating over things we can’t control, here’s what each of us can focus on: preparing our careers for a potential recession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The freelance workforce is becoming more highly skilled and highly educated 15.12.2022 5:43

According to new data from Upwork, 26% of U.S. freelancers have a postgraduate degree, up from 20% a year ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

These are the best CEOs for 2022, according to actual employees 14.12.2022 3:20

Comparably’s annual list, based on millions of anonymous sentiment ratings, is a lot more diverse than it was last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

These are the top 5 skills you need to get hired in 2023 13.12.2022 5:44

Hiring managers are most impressed with these skills. Here’s how you can recognize them in yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 leadership superpowers and how to spot them in an interview 12.12.2022 9:06

After you check for nonnegotiable requirements on a résumé, look for these three superpowers to see if you are dealing with an extraordinary leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is what Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z can learn from each other at work 09.12.2022 7:13

Experts on generational diversity weigh in on how generations can come together in the workplace by recognizing their own strengths and weaknesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deloitte’s top futurist explains why companies should embrace ‘serial specialists’ 08.12.2022 5:13

Deloitte’s annual “Tech Trends” report finds that AI is indeed coming to the workplace, and the metaverse is alive and well Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to get promoted from director to vice president 07.12.2022 9:31

Climbing the corporate ladder can be tricky. If you’re a director hoping to get promoted to VP, here are 8 questions to consider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 mistakes people make when talking with executives 06.12.2022 6:59

Communicating effectively with C-suite leaders may require some strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 habits of confident people 05.12.2022 6:14

Confidence is a trait you can get better at with practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 ways to spot an emotionally intelligent leader 02.12.2022 6:44

Emotional intelligence is critical for leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

These are the 4 core skills new managers need to develop most 01.12.2022 6:00

Good managers all have these four skills, which you can develop in any role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What every business leader needs to know about inflation 30.11.2022 7:19

Hunkering down until the Federal Reserve fixes things is not a viable plan, say the authors of the new book, “Leading Through Inflation.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How leaders can (and should) end the need for covering 29.11.2022 6:46

Covering happens. Some people may hide their sexuality or their caretaking responsibilities, and others may hide how they speak outside of work and/or colloquially. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don’t waste time prioritizing. Do this instead. 28.11.2022 8:24

Structured prioritization frameworks are not helpful. When the choice is obvious, there’s no need for deliberation. And when there’s a close call, they don’t help much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now that many of us will live to 100, this is what our careers will look like 24.11.2022 7:07

Future workers could realistically have five (or more) careers in their lifetimes—and never step foot inside an office building. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to disagree without making someone defensive 23.11.2022 5:15

There are ways to have a productive conversation with someone you disagree with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices