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Dec 19, 2025 • 7min
Fearing a layoff? Channel your inner doomsday prepper
People who take steps to fend off the worst before it happens can teach us some valuable lessons about possible or pending job loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 18, 2025 • 5min
Science says superachievers don’t set avoidance goals.
Research shows the words you use to describe a goal can make a dramatic difference in success or failure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 17, 2025 • 9min
How philosophy can help with burnout
Burnout often stems from a lack of meaning in work. Philosophical inquiry can guide employees to rediscover their purpose. Leaders can use reflective questions to clarify success and values. A VP found renewed energy by reframing her career narrative. Another founder shifted focus from vanity metrics to meaningful decisions through philosophy. Practical rituals like assumption audits and Socratic stand-ups can infuse organizations with deeper purpose. Ultimately, asking better questions can redirect colleagues' thinking towards fulfillment.
Dec 16, 2025 • 9min
Three hacks to improve your odds of success
Discover strategies to enhance your chance of success! Learn how compound probabilities can hinder your big goals and why thinking negatively might actually be a smart move. Uncover the power of persistence—more attempts can lead to greater success. Plus, find out why tackling the most uncommon challenges first can save you time and effort. It's all about shifting your mindset to improve your outcomes!
Dec 15, 2025 • 8min
How to be an ally at work without feeling like an imposter
Allies who are men, leaders, younger employees, and people of color were found to more likely to experience the impostor phenomenon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 12, 2025 • 5min
People on TikTok are dragging unlimited PTO
The rise of unlimited vacation policies has sparked a heated debate among workers, with many feeling it's a trap. A TikTok skit highlights how these policies can backfire, causing employees to take less time off. Statistics reveal a significant portion of workers are leaving vacation days unused due to guilt or confusion about their limits. TikTok reactions showcase a mix of resentment and enthusiasm, reflecting the complex feelings surrounding this modern workplace trend. It’s a spirited discussion about work-life balance and the effectiveness of such policies.
Dec 11, 2025 • 8min
The neuroscience of why you’re always feeling behind at work
People think they’re short on hours, but research shows they’re actually trapped in a distorted internal timeline shaped by stress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 10, 2025 • 5min
Your next job interview could be with an AI. Here’s how to nail it
An expert shares the secrets to success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 9, 2025 • 9min
The difference between genuine authenticity and performed authenticity means everything
Here’s how to get it right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 8, 2025 • 6min
Why ‘job hugging’ can be worse than quitting
In a cooling labor market, many are opting to cling to unsatisfying jobs, a phenomenon known as 'job hugging.' This choice can lead to anxiety, burnout, and long-term disengagement. Experts discuss how these performative efforts drain energy and harm relationships, creating a cynical work environment. The instinct to seek job security during downturns complicates the situation further. Listeners gain insights into coping strategies, including speaking up and reevaluating their workload, to combat the negative effects of job hugging.
