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Dec 2, 2024 • 11min
How to deal with favoritism at work
Address favoritism without confrontation by reviewing proven strategies offered by these eight experts, from CEOs to founders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 27, 2024 • 7min
3 simple steps to create a positive environment at work
Demonstrating the characteristics of care and service are reflected by doing the following three things that can create a more positive work environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 26, 2024 • 9min
82% of middle managers feel invisible—here’s why
Many middle managers feel frustrated, unnoticed, and overlooked. Fortunately, there are steps teams can take to better support them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 25, 2024 • 5min
Stung by your boss’s comment? Here’s what to do next
If you’re still thinking about a comment your manager made, here’s how to move forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 22, 2024 • 8min
3 productivity habits that are actually toxic
Productivity hacks can have a dark side. Here’s why some of the the most common productivity habits can cause you harm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 21, 2024 • 8min
If you want to quit your job, here’s how to figure out your next career move
In their new book, professors Ethan Bernstein, Michael Horn, and Robert Moesta break down how to ‘prototype’ your potential next career move when you are ready to quit your job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 20, 2024 • 9min
More people are applying for business school, but not for the reasons you think
Applications often spike when the economy is struggling, but researchers believe there are other reasons why more people want to go to B-school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 19, 2024 • 4min
Why you might not want to use AI to write your cover letter
It’s a tempting idea, but here’s why the end result could make you blend in with the rest of the applicants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 18, 2024 • 10min
How Europe is fighting brain drain as talent goes north
Talent flight to wealthier countries of the north is a problem Portugal shares with several others in southern and central Europe, as workers take advantage of freedom of movement rules within the trade bloc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 15, 2024 • 7min
These hidden mindsets make it harder to work with others. Here’s how to tackle them
Neuro-biases are often unconscious, but they can significantly impact workplace relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
