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Corporations say they prioritize people. So why do so few chief people officers become CEOs? 04.12.2025 6:04

Only 16 of the CEOs at the 1,000 biggest companies have HR experience. These experts explain why chief people officers are good leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The key to high-performing teams isn’t more talent or perfect leaders 03.12.2025 12:00

The assumption is that more talent should always mean better results, but research shows the opposite is often true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to tell your boss you’re a night owl 02.12.2025 7:08

Most workplaces still run on ‘early bird time,’ but research shows that nearly half of us do our best work later in the day. Here’s how night owls can talk about their biological rhythm with their boss in a way that boosts trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The case for not loving your job 01.12.2025 4:49

There’s potential danger in placing too much importance on your career, research shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Want someone to change their behavior? Psychology says nagging doesn’t work, but this mind trick does 28.11.2025 7:52

Making people feel positive about themselves gets better results than negativity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A massive new study of 40,725 people says this is what happens when you drink coffee every morning 27.11.2025 9:02

People who drink coffee primarily in the morning had significantly lower mortality rates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your brain has a productivity style. Here’s how to find (and use) yours 26.11.2025 10:47

Like a good jazz ensemble, everyone on your team has different styles that can be harmonized. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to deal with annoying peers 25.11.2025 6:33

Each situation is far from one-size-fits-all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How ‘micro joy’ can help you feel happier every day 24.11.2025 7:37

Sometimes the smallest steps can make a big difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Making a good impression in a new job 21.11.2025 10:18

Listening and being humble are two key things to keep in mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Remote and hybrid workers work less on Fridays. It’s hurting collaboration 20.11.2025 10:18

From 2019 to 2024, the average number of minutes worked on Fridays fell by about 90 minutes in remote jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why entry-level workers are more hopeful than their bosses right now 19.11.2025 6:53

Early-career employees are building confidence through adaptability, community, and self-direction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The leadership skills you learn from raising kids 18.11.2025 8:07

Six lessons that cut across both domains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the face of a lousy job market, many Gen Zers are taking the leap into solopreneurship 17.11.2025 6:56

Young people report both a pull toward independence and a push away from a challenging labor market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Same job, less pay. Now what? 14.11.2025 5:38

Discovering that a colleague with the same job title is earning more than you is never fun, though it is quite common. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to deal with grief at work 13.11.2025 7:35

Facing the unimaginable changes everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Need smart, creative, employees who will master their jobs? Science says hire people in their 30s, 40s, and even 60s 12.11.2025 5:32

Depending on the nature of the job you need to fill, of course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scared for your career’s future? Try the ‘GPS method’ 11.11.2025 5:16

It’s a grounding practice to help you plot your next move strategically. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don’t take a voluntary buyout before answering these four questions 10.11.2025 8:34

Taking a buyout from your employer is certainly better than getting laid off, but it’s not always an ideal career move. Here’s how to decide whether to accept a ‘voluntary exit package’ when offered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why authenticity at work feels impossible 07.11.2025 11:13

Authenticity isn’t just who we are, but what we believe in: our mission and purpose in our careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The workday is becoming infinite. Microsoft warns it’s time to set new boundaries 06.11.2025 10:06

Here’s how to switch from trying to thriving in the age of the ‘infinite workday.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The surprising truth about why some people have better jobs than others 05.11.2025 9:50

Inside the science of employability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should you get PTO for breakups? 04.11.2025 4:47

Workers are sounding off on social. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to stop wasting mental energy and train your focus like a high performer 03.11.2025 7:52

When you start fixating on past events you can’t change, it can lead to feelings of guilt, regret, and depression. Similarly, focusing excessively on the future and constantly trying to predict and prevent every possible negative outcome can lead to anxiety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When it’s time to let a star employee go 31.10.2025 7:15

Costs, egos, and creative control: Why Paramount let Taylor Sheridan walk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices