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Jan 16, 2026 • 7min
Why it feels so good when a meeting gets canceled, according to science
It was just a weekly 30-minute catch-up with a colleague. Why are you so freaking relieved? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 15, 2026 • 10min
These are the real reasons Gen Z wants a four-day workweek
Not only does the youngest generation of workers think this shift is ideal—they also think it’s inevitable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 14, 2026 • 9min
5 shifts every modern leader must make to build trust in the age of skepticism
With institutional trust in free fall, it’s not enough for leaders to quietly support their company’s mission. It’s time to get visible, vocal, and aligned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 13, 2026 • 10min
What to do when your boss is blocking your promotion
If your boss controls your future, it’s time to change the game. 6 strategies to move forward when promotions stall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 12, 2026 • 7min
These are the risks and downsides of being a go-to person
It can lead to burnout and exhaustion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 9, 2026 • 8min
These laws will change how you work in 2026
Discover how state legislation is reshaping workers' rights as we approach 2026. Learn about advancements in paid leave, minimum wage hikes, and vital protections against AI in hiring. States are stepping up with new laws that encourage pay transparency and expand sick leave. Meanwhile, anti-DEI measures are emerging in various states. Find out how these changes are poised to impact workplaces and the way we work in the near future!
Jan 8, 2026 • 9min
How to tell if it’s time for a career pivot
Science-based lessons for a successful professional reinvention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 7, 2026 • 8min
Single people are more apt to work on Sundays
Experts say it’s a maladaptive way to stave off loneliness, which is a broader concern in the workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 6, 2026 • 13min
How to build safe danger and make teams come alive
Safe Danger creates the space for everyone to engage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 5, 2026 • 7min
5 Ways AI Changed Work in 2025
In 2025, AI emerged as the ultimate workplace ally, revolutionizing job applications and making hiring processes more efficient with AI-generated resumes. It took on roles as both a handy co-pilot for brainstorming and decision-making and a scapegoat during layoffs, leaving many to wonder if it was replacing jobs. The surge in its adoption led to challenges, including a rise in poor-quality output from AI, prompting discussions about tech's impact on the workforce. The landscape evolved with founders benefiting from lowered barriers, while concerns about AI-generated work persisted.
