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Send us Fan Mail This week, we're talking about...WRATH. Ever wonder 'what the hell is that person's problem? In this episode, we are talking about Wrath ...you know wrath, that fiery feeling that bubbles up in the pit of your stomach and you have to control your face? Maybe you lost it on your co-workers in a stressful meeting and things got awkward. Maybe you thought you were on m...

Send us Fan Mail It's not you, work has become a bit nutty.  And, the main reason - change.  For the past 10 years, organizations have not only been incented and are, seemingly addicted to change and disrupting their companies. Mergers, acquisitions, new leadership teams, new technologies, new strategies, new, new, new.   How do we get to this place where it really feels like we're all w...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we're talking about...Lust.  Lust...you know lust, that feeling of butterflies when walking into the office.  Maybe you have a simple crush with your lunch buddy. Maybe you're finding yourself going 4-years deep into their IG and accidentally hitting like. Or, maybe you find yourself receiving random notes from Chris in IT. At work, lust shows itself in a lot...

Send us Fan Mail What if understanding your physiological reactions to stress could transform your leadership style and how you show up at work and in life? This compelling episode with Mindful Leadership experts Carissa Ricci and Aurora Myers dives into the essence of mindful leadership in the workplace. Our guests share their journey and expertise on integrating mindfulness and mental health pra...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we're focusing on key studies that just dropped... Topic 1: Rudeness Epidemic: Insights from SHRM’s Civility Index Can workplace incivility be costing your organization more than you realize? Join us as we unravel the harsh reality that nearly 40% of daily uncivil acts happen at work. We dive into personal stories and real-life experiences that highlight these stag...

Send us Fan Mail Adam Horne, co-founder of Open Org is on a mission: to build a more trusted, transparent world of work.  So, we wanted to get him on the pod to talk about how in the hell do you do that? Turns out, it's not only doable (let's start with employees having ZERO surprises around biggies like compensation, benefits, etc), but, when done authentically - can improve (like major...

Send us Fan Mail We're back with New Week, New Headlines! This week, we're digging into a two stories that we can't let go. Topic 1: Top Tech Talent Exodus Over RTO Faced with RTO mandates, some top tech talent left instead according to an article in the Washington Post this week.  Topic 2: We Love Moms . Just Not at Work . Following an article in Fast Company,  "Enough “Momwas...

Send us Fan Mail  Belonging is the innate desire to be part of something larger than ourselves without sacrificing who we are.  And we know, your sense of belonging at work is directly correlated with your engagement and satisfaction. So, we called up our friend, Dr. Beth Kaplan to talk about belonging. She's a University of Pennsylvania researcher. A speaker. And a thought leader on the topi...

Send us Fan Mail Friends! BIG news week last week as new rules for workers hit the books. So, we're breaking it down. Topic 1: Non - Competes - Everything You Need to Know The recent federal ban of non-compete agreements is a win for workers. But not all workers are included in this ban. We cover everything you need to know,: the history, the ruling, the next phase and what you need to do to...

Send us Fan Mail We are kicking off a brand new series called Visionary Executives.  There are a lot of cool leaders out there that are doing really interesting work and bringing people in business together in a way that everyone wins. So, today, we start this series to talk with executives the leading edge stuff they're doing and what you can take away from that, either as an employee or as...

Send us Fan Mail Holy hell the work news is hot this week. And here are the main stories we wanted to jam about.... Topic 1: Is AI Taking or Augmenting Your Job AI is reshaping work and jobs -sometimes illuminating them. Sometimes augmenting them. Strap in as we dissect what it takes for companies and employees to be AI-ready, because when it comes to AI, silence is not golden—it's a red flag...

Send us Fan Mail This conversation was equal parts eye-opening and hilarious.  This week, we welcome 'The Labor Lawyer' Ryan Stygar to jam about all things employment law, workers rights and what you should to make sure you're protected.  Listen, this episode has it all, storytelling,  actionable advice and yeah, penis jokes (hey, blame the sexual harassers). More specifically, we j...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Detention Day Friends! We recorded this on March 24th, which, is when the crew from The Breakfast Club headed to the library for detention. Little trivia for you.  And, March 24th is also the day, we jammed about the following topics: Topic 1: Job Scams Get Sophisticated Job scams are on the rise and getting more sophisticated.  From a CBS   News   Interview , LinkedIn'...

Send us Fan Mail It's Sunny Friends! Freakin' finally. And, in addition to the vitamin D - here's the news we jammed about this week: Topic 1: Where Have All   The Plumbers Gone ? According to Bloomberg , The US will be short 550,000-plumbers by 2027. The reason why, frankly, blows.  We jam about the impacts of this shortage,  and the urgent need for a societal shift in perspective ...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know, if you never negotiate your pay, you could leave almost $1M on the table over your career. Yeah, that's an 'M' -  as in million. So, we called up our friend, Kate Dixon - one of the leading experts in all things compensation. Kate is the author of " Pay Up " and " Name Your Price ". She's also the founder of Dixon Consulting -...

Send us Fan Mail Happy March Friends! We're back with three topics this week! Here's what we're jamming about: Topic 1: Where Are The Moral Leaders? We dive into the complexities of moral leadership, a hot topic brought into sharper focus by a HOW Institute study covered in HR Dive . We shed light on the growing disconnect between leaders' actions and the ethical framework empl...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the last week of February, Friends! There were two news stories this week that give us hope (like, a lot of hope) for the future.  Check it out: Topic 1: The 4-Day Work Week Totally Works We've got the latest scoop on a landmark study analyzing the UK's four-day work week pilot, which could signal a sea change for how we approach the grind. We reviewed Autonom...

Send us Fan Mail Hiya Friends! We're back with New Week, New Headlines this week. And we're talking shop. Here's what we jammed about: Topic 1: Choices: CEO Pay Cut or Layoffs? Why do some CEOs and C-Level execs take a pay cut instead of laying folks off? Why don't others? We tackle the reasons. Plus a spotlight, from CNBC , on how former Nintendo CEO, Satoru Iwata's cut h...

Send us Fan Mail This one is goooood, Friends!  Ready to escape the 9-5, take control and find balance without sacrificing income. Learn the art of the entrepreneurial leap with Brett Trainor and embrace the power of fractional/freelance work that fits into the life you want to have. Brett,  of the Corporate Escapee* joins us to map how to pivot out of corporate. In this episode, we tackle:  What&...

Send us Fan Mail Heeeeeeeeey Friends! Well, we're making it a fun news week. Because, you know what, we all deserve some good news to balance out the news-news. So, here's what we're talking about this week: Topic #1: RTO Costing Employees $561/mo Yes, according to Fortune , the average employee returning to the office spends $ 561 per month . That is comparable to the average two-p...

Send us Fan Mail Friends! The news doesn’t stop. And neither do we (except for naps, Francesca loves a nap). Here’s what we’re jamming about this week: Topic 1: Are We Headed Back to Victorian Child Labor? Could Florida's latest child labor law proposal (re: Tampa Bay Times ) be the tipping point for teen workers? Authors of this bill are looking to allow teens to work more than 30 hours a we...

Send us Fan Mail Howdy Friends! Well, the work news keeps-a-comin. And here’s what we’re jamming about this week: Topic 1: Who’s Making $2M Profit Per Employee Not gonna lie, we were surprised by the result . Visual Capitalist (great site, definitely go nerd out there), ranked the Top US Companies, by Profit Per Employee . And look, it kinda blew our mind. We jam about the findings, why they matte...

Send us Fan Mail Oooh Friends! This is the conversation the community wanted to have. So we’re going there - signs you may want to quit.  Here’s what we’re jamming about: Our Quitting Stories:   We’ve quit and we go into the big why. Either we’re sorry or you’re welcome.  Signs You Should Quit:  Four main reasons you may want to consider spending your time differently.  Great Resources to Navigate...

Send us Fan Mail Heyyyyooo Friends! Here is the work news we’re jamming about this week: Topic 1:  Yo, Please Say Thank You According to a joint study by Kudoboard and Bamboo HR , happiness at work has hit the skids. The interesting thing? There may be a pretty simple fix.    Topic 2:  The Harsh Reality of Employee Wellness. We dissect a recent New York Times exposé that casts doubt on the effecti...

Send us Fan Mail Hi Friends! This week we’re talking about how to get the right job, for you. We’re stoked to be joined by James Hudson - a Talent Acquisition expert. He’s held  executive roles at Nike, Levi’s and Net-a-Porter and is an established Forbes contributor.  And, just a rad person. Check out his work here . We pick his brain on everything from the genesis of job roles to the strategies...