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Bonus: Is being lazy actually good?
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4:58This weekend, we're re-airing a favorite episode of ours, from 2023: In an overstimulated world, laziness should be celebrated…and practiced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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There’s no such thing as ‘background music.’ Here’s how your playlist affects your brain
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6:51These methods can help you to use music to hack your productivity goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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Humility is a superpower. Here’s how to practice it daily
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8:03You have to train yourself to discount your ego. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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5 common AI mistakes that are derailing your job search
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8:42Used well, AI can be your most powerful copilot. Used poorly, it can quietly disqualify you before a human ever sees your name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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‘Meeting hangovers’ are draining your team. Here’s how to cure them
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6:34Too many meetings can do more harm than good—here’s how to prevent ‘meeting hangovers’ and keep your team engaged. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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How to take control of conflict so it doesn’t control you
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8:45The more you practice, the more you’ll see improved relationships, connections, and outcomes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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Feeling anxious? Here’s what your anxiety may be telling you
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15:19Treating anxiety in a meaningful, lasting way requires an appreciation for its depth—that is, for where it is coming from and for what it is trying to tell us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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Being asked to do work that’s not in your job description? 5 smart ways to draw the line
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6:59From one-off favors to chronic over-functioning, taking on tasks that don’t belong to you drains your energy and dilutes your impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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Promoted to a leadership role? Here’s how to make the ‘player-to-coach’ transition seamlessly
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8:57The four main traps and how to avoid them Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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Exactly how to express disappointment or frustration with your boss
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7:09There are times when it’s necessary to bring up feelings of frustration. But how you do it can make all the difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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5 ways to cultivate curiosity and become a better leader
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6:50Curiosity is a leadership superpower. Here’s how great leaders use bold questions to stay ahead of the curve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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How managers can reassure employees amid the threat of layoffs
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10:19Even if you can’t control the outcome, you can reduce uncertainty, minimize threat, and even create feelings of comfort and safety in an increasingly volatile world. Here’s how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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Six steps to negotiate a high salary even in a tough job market
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8:04It’s hard out there, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still get paid what you’re worth. Here’s exactly how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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Your boss is overwhelmed—here’s how to work with them, not against them
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7:15Overloaded managers often have limited time—here’s how to get the support you need without adding to their stress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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The paradox of effort: Why hard work only feels valuable sometimes
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7:21For many people, there’s a sweet spot: A little effort might make something more valuable, but push too far and the value drops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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6 big mistakes job seekers commonly make
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6:47These mistakes can make the job hunt drag on—especially in such a challenging job market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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How to identify and eliminate the 3 biggest time sucks in your day
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8:45From screen-time creep to drive-by meetings and plain old disorganization, a professional time coach breaks down how to trim out the things eating up your day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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5 ways to embed active optimism into your work life
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7:09Despite the doom and gloom in the world, there are things we can do to prevent ourselves from spiraling downward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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How to stay optimistic but avoid toxic positivity
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7:32Toxic positivity can actually make things worse—for yourself and others. Here’s how to steer clear of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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Afraid of AI taking your job? Make this mental change
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7:08It’s understandable to be concerned about AI’s impact on your career, says this expert. But there are ways to live with the uncertainty, and reduce your anxiety about the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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8 ways managers can improve how they deliver in-person feedback
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8:07As more companies return to the office, here’s how to ensure you’re delivering constructive feedback in a way your team can truly hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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How to know when to coach or cut a struggling employee
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8:20Letting someone go or giving them another chance is tough. Here’s a simple framework to make that decision with confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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6 signs you might be a bad listener and what to do instead
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8:24Two researchers have six dos and six don’ts to help improve your listening skills at work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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Why job postings may be attracting narcissistic candidates—without companies realizing it
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5:50Researchers decided to study job postings after noticing that the language used to describe an ‘ideal candidate’ often included traits linked to narcissism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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How to unscramble healthcare for the U.S. workforce
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6:38As costs continue to soar, employers and consumers need to focus on the value of their healthcare dollar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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Want to lead better? Start by unlearning these leadership myths
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7:25The best leaders don’t follow outdated advice—they challenge it. Here’s how to rethink leadership for real impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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To innovate, immerse yourself in the industry
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6:05You can’t spot a breakthrough from behind the desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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4 ways giving employees more freedom sparks innovation
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8:04The best leaders find ways to create environments where employees can challenge the status quo, says this CEO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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Winning in an era of unpredictability
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6:52How a one word mindset can supercharge your brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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Is your organization creating bad leaders?
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11:19We assume bad leaders are at fault, but poor organizations can set leaders up to fail. Here’s how to design an organization that lets leaders and employees thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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How to communicate changes so that you inform and inspire
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8:03Exceptional leaders know just how to mix the two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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The choice of personal sovereignty
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7:54In the strife around world events, we’ve forgotten the most important principle: We alone control our life experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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How to deal with the office favorite
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5:35Don’t panic if you’re not the office favorite. There are still ways to make a good impression and get coveted opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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Companies want scalable leadership development. Here’s how to do it right
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7:02Scalability is the top priority for leadership training today, but how can organizations make it work without sacrificing quality? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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The problem with Employee Appreciation Day
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8:18Making people feel valued and included isn’t a once-a-year undertaking. Here’s what really makes the difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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How to reframe anger at work to your advantage
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7:35Knowing when, how, and why to shape the direction and intensity of anger is no small feat. But it is within everyone’s power to learn how to manage their own and others’ anger more effectively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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3 phrases no one should ever say in a negotiation
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6:06No matter the situation or your role, don’t unknowingly sink your negotiations by using the wrong language. These phrases reveal your inexperience and lack of confidence in one sentence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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How to hire and retain Gen Z talent in 2025
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7:06If you want to attract and retain this generation of workers, it’s time to move beyond outdated requirements and offer flexibility and real growth opportunities. Here’s how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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Here’s what happens when AI takes over performance reviews
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5:47Can technology make the dreaded process better or will it reduce us all to data points? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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Why your Gen Z employees are unhappy—and what you can do about it
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6:41It’s easy for leaders to brand Gen Z workers as entitled. But it’s worth moving past lazy tropes to understand what this generation is actually asking for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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Why kindness is the key to high performance at work
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10:54Kindness often gets bad press, or people might even say there’s no place for kindness at work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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How great leaders turn failure into fuel for growth
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6:38The difference between successful leaders and stagnant ones isn’t failure itself—it’s how they respond to it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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3 ways ‘competency checking’ can impact your workplace
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6:45The practice of imposing extra scrutiny on Black employees (and other workers of color) can show up in a few ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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Gen Z isn’t quiet quitting. They’re rejecting outdated leadership
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6:54Why companies that fail to evolve will lose an entire generation of talent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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How managers can lead teams through unpopular return-to-office policies
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12:56Managers are stuck in an awkward position—tasked with bringing teams of workers who feel let down by leadership back to the office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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How to make generative AI a partner in your daily workflow
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6:35Discover friendly tips for using AI tools in your business while avoiding common pitfalls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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What should I do if it feels like my company is failing?
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6:29If you think you’re on a sinking ship, you can either bail or try to make repairs. Here’s what to consider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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How to transform your self doubt into a strength at work
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5:45Traits you think hold you back might actually be your greatest assets at work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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How to avoid meeting hallucinations
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5:50A linguist and a data scientist at AT&T share some tips on what you can do to avoid confusions in meetings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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You don’t have to like your boss to get ahead
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5:59Toxic bosses are one thing, but if you just have a manager you just don’t especially like, you can still advance in you career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDe către Fast Company
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