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Ever feel like you need ALL the answers before making a move, Sausers? In this episode, hosts Molly and Liz are diving into the 80/20 rule—but not the one you're thinking of. They're talking about how decision-making is actually 80% courage and only 20% certainty, why healing requires surrendering to what happened before you can take action, and how self-trust is built through the tiny pro...

Have you received an email at work and thought, "this email is concise and clear on the ask," how do I write more like this. Or maybe, you are good at writing direct and clear emails, and when you receive emails from colleagues, you want to give them tips to cut out words like sorry, just, very, and should. This week's episode of The Saus covers clear and bold language in emails and...

At work, we can all get frustrated with processes, policies, or decisions, people - and sometimes we have solutions or ideas to make things better, but how do you actually roll that up without sounding like you're just complaining? In this episode, Molly and Liz break down the crucial difference between venting and advocating, and give you the how-to with practical tips for raising concerns in...

In this episode, Molly and Liz dive into one of the toughest challenges leaders face: how to guide your team through uncertain times without losing their trust or creating panic. Drawing from their own leadership experiences and recent news of Glassdoor's merger with Indeed, they share practical do's and don'ts for communicating authentically during business struggles. They explore the...

In this milestone episode, hosts Molly McKinstry and Liz Hajjar celebrate turning 40 by diving deep into three game-changing mindsets: choosing progress over perfection, understanding that rejection is actually redirection, and the power of showing up as your authentic self. Whether they're sharing stories from their 40th birthday trips or getting vulnerable about being recovering perfectionis...

In the exciting Season 5 premiere of The Saus, hosts Molly McKinstry and Liz Hajjar dive into a topic that resonates with everyone in the workplace: what's in our control, what's outside our control, and what we can influence. Inspired by March Madness basketball tournament dynamics, the duo explores how we often waste energy stressing about things beyond our control—like company-wide deci...

Inspired by the Super Bowl Molly and Liz talk about navigating what's next after being let go or laid off from your job. They dive into strategies for maintaining confidence during career shifts. This candid conversation tackles thoughts on fighting recency bias, taking things 'poco a poco' (little by little), and embracing the power of sliding doors moments. They discuss remembering y...

Back with their first episode of 2025, Liz and Molly share their survival guide for high-pressure moments at work and life. After weathering what felt like "the longest year that was January," :) they break down three game-changing phrases to maintain your cool when tensions rise: "That's interesting, tell me more," "Help me understand your perspective," and &quot...

In this end-of-year episode, hosts Molly and Liz dive into what it truly means to mature at work while avoiding burnout. Drawing from peak performance expert Julia Arndt's insights, they explore essential strategies for maintaining professional excellence without sacrificing your wellbeing - from setting healthy boundaries to practicing self-compassion. As the holiday season approaches, they share...

Join us this week as we pull an oldie but goodie from the vault (no video it's that old!). Hosts Molly & Liz dive into Imposter Syndrome. They each share when they have experienced it and how they have learned to deal with hit (spoiler alert, they continue to work through it today). Imposter syndrome is a. hot topic in today's workforce and life. Enjoy, Sausers!

Join hosts Liz and Molly this week for an inspiring conversation with Angie Vaux, founder of Women in Tech Forum and Women Leaders Forum. With 25 years of experience in tech leadership across SAP and TripAdvisor, Angie shares her expertise on building a personal board of directors - a network of 5-6 trusted advisors who can propel your career forward. Learn how to strategically select mentors and...

In the 21st century, we rarely see what we saw people 40 years ago do. Work at one company for X amount of years and retire. Today, depending on our careers, we are lucky to work at a few different companies. And sometimes when we leave a company, we are sad to leave even though we know it's is right. In this episode, your hosts discuss something we've never spoken about before on The Saus, grievi...

In this episode of The Saus, hosts Molly McKinstry and Liz Hajjar dive into the often-overlooked topic of career seasons. They explore the natural ebb and flow of professional life, from periods of intense hustle and growth to times of steady maintenance and even moments of bold reinvention. Drawing from personal experiences and industry insights, Molly and Liz discuss how to recognize these seaso...

Wendy Harris is intelligent and fierce and real. She gives the advice you want and need to hear. This is an episode you do not want to miss, Sausers. After a very successful career in Finance, Wendy moved into Tech as a Sales Leader. Wendy has worked for incredible brands and built incredible sales team. This is an episode you will not want it to end. Enjoy, Sausers! Follow Wendy on LI: https://ww...

Hi Sausers, Can networking feel awkward or maybe even a bit slimy? It is hard to make time for it because it is one. more. thing. Tune into this episode for why there is so much power in networking and tips on making it enjoyable. We hope this episode encourages you to reach out to people, attend events and see how networking can you help you walk away with gratitude. Enjoy,Sausers! Articles refer...

Sausers, in this week's episode learn practical strategies for building confidence in your professional life with hosts Liz and Molly. This episode explores Mel Robbins' refreshing take on confidence. Your hosts walk through 5 useful tips to enhance your confidence. Whether you're dealing with imposter syndrome, navigating career setbacks, or aiming to advance your professional growth,...

Hi Sausers, we still have about 3 weeks left of summer, does it feel like summer is starting to end and it's back to pre-summer routines? Looking for motivation as you head into fall season? In this episode, your hosts, Liz and Molly discuss tips on back to work, life, all of it after summer. It's fun, light and good tips to keep motivation high heading into fall! Enjoy, Sausers! Follow up...

Join hosts Molly and Liz this week as they interview Ahsley Carter, founder and CEO of Go Beyond Perfect. Perfectionism, what a loaded topic. Many of us have been successful because of our perfectionism, but does it cause us to burn out? Does is increase anxiety? Do we feel we always have to strive to be 'perfect'? Ashley explores all of this with Molly and Liz and talks about how can you...

Happy Summering, Sausers. Pulling one from the vault this week. Remember in school when your neighbor would ask to copy your work and you said, 'no way'? What about in the workplace? This week your hosts Liz and Molly steal Jeff Su's LI post covering one of Google's values "Steal with Pride." In this episode, they cover how to share your work so you can get credit. How to...

AI is the talk of everywhere these days. Meet an investor in it, Diana Kimball Berlin. While Diana is a Series A investor in AI, she also has a colorful career and so much to learn from. She is an avid reader and a swiftie. Tune in to this episode to learn how and where to dive into AI. How to go after what you want in your career. And which Taylor Swift album really is the best. Diana is a gem, y...

It's July and we all know what that means. Yes, summer (for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere) but as the calendar ticks to July 1, we are halfway through 2024, wowza! In this episode, your hosts, instead of revisiting New Year resolutions, they talk through a little mid-year inspo. A good episode on a 4th of July car ride or a nice summer walk. Enjoy, Sausers!

Sausers, this week on The Saus is a vault episode from Season 3 Ep 3. Following last week's episode on having a flexible mind, Molly and Liz thought it would be perfect to revisit Growth v Fixed mindset episode. In this episode, your hosts discuss getting through hard things. We are often happy they are behind us, but we learn a lot during the process and are in a 'better position.' Dr...

Have you ever been in a work setting, came up with a solution you felt was the best and when the group gets together to vote on which of the solutions to move forward with, yours isn't selected. Do you feel disappointed? Do you feel anger? You feel that you were wronged, and possibly you want to quit. Many of us have been there. In this episode, your hosts discuss adaptability and a flexible m...

Did you listen to the last episode of The Saus and realize I want to start looking for jobs. Today's job market is tougher than it was two years ago. On this week's episode, hosts Molly and Liz share tips on applying for jobs, interviewing for jobs and following up with interviews. They pull from their own experiences interviewing. Experiences interviewing candidates as well as what people...

A few years back, many of our work environments were experiencing the Great Resignation. Now, more people are feeling the Great Stagnation. Possibly people are feeling unmotivated, stuck, not happy in their jobs and are trying to decide if they should leave. In this episode your hosts talk about how work can have ups and downs, but there comes a time when it is time to start job searching or to re...