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Mar 28, 2025 • 8min
How to know when to coach or cut a struggling employee
Letting 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/adchoices

Mar 27, 2025 • 8min
6 signs you might be a bad listener and what to do instead
Two 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/adchoices

Mar 26, 2025 • 6min
Why job postings may be attracting narcissistic candidates—without companies realizing it
Researchers 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/adchoices

Mar 25, 2025 • 7min
How to unscramble healthcare for the U.S. workforce
As 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/adchoices

9 snips
Mar 24, 2025 • 7min
Want to lead better? Start by unlearning these leadership myths
Great leaders challenge outdated myths that hinder true effectiveness. They focus on rethinking leadership practices by fostering curiosity and embracing diverse perspectives. By examining common misconceptions, they encourage deeper reflection and innovative thinking. This refreshing approach is essential for creating real impact within organizations.

6 snips
Mar 21, 2025 • 6min
To innovate, immerse yourself in the industry
Discover how breaking free from conventional methods can spark true innovation, especially in critical fields like organ transportation. Learn why immersing yourself in your industry is vital for founders, as firsthand experiences reveal inefficiencies and inspire creative solutions. The discussion highlights the power of engaging deeply with challenges to drive meaningful change and enhance processes.

Mar 20, 2025 • 8min
4 ways giving employees more freedom sparks innovation
The 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/adchoices

Mar 19, 2025 • 7min
Winning in an era of unpredictability
How a one word mindset can supercharge your brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 snips
Mar 18, 2025 • 11min
Is your organization creating bad leaders?
Explore why bad leadership may stem from poor organizational design rather than individual failures. Discover insights from the 2024 Leadership Confidence Index, showing that alignment with strategic goals is vital for leadership success. Learn how effective organizational structures, clear communication, and a supportive culture can empower leaders and strengthen teams. Delve into the interplay between leadership and design, advocating for changes that enhance both leader effectiveness and employee well-being.

Mar 17, 2025 • 8min
How to communicate changes so that you inform and inspire
Exceptional leaders know just how to mix the two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices