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Nov 13, 2023 • 6min
These 5 unintentional mistakes sabotage your power at work
Discover the five unintentional mistakes that can sabotage your power at work, such as failing to advocate for yourself and putting others before your own needs. Learn how recognizing and using your personal power can lead to success in the workplace.
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Nov 10, 2023 • 5min
3 ways to help a burned out and demoralized coworker
Discover 3 ways to help a demoralized coworker by listening, validating their feelings, and empowering them. Learn about the impact of empowerment and resilience in overcoming demoralization.
Nov 9, 2023 • 5min
This is the right way to rehearse for a job interview
Learn the importance of rehearsing for a job interview and how to effectively prepare by creating a script, practicing silently and then out loud, and seeking feedback for improvement.
Nov 8, 2023 • 6min
How to stop worrying about what others think
Fear of other people’s opinions can keep us stuck and small. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 7, 2023 • 7min
Researchers reveal the hidden peril of ‘labeling’ employees
Researchers warn that the promise to neatly sort your workforce by identifying six distinct employee groups, or archetypes, could backfire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 6, 2023 • 6min
4 things many job seekers get wrong about finding (and landing) the right role
Finding an open position likely isn’t the issue. But decoding them may be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 3, 2023 • 6min
How to get better at hearing constructive criticism
Learn valuable tips on receiving and handling constructive criticism effectively to foster personal and professional growth. Discover the role of active listening, seeking specific details, reframing the review process, collecting feedback from multiple sources, and expressing gratitude for constructive feedback.
Nov 2, 2023 • 6min
Psychologists explain exactly how to spot and deal with microaggressions
Five learnings from science that should help us understand the nature and impact of microaggressions at work that will improve our ability to deal with them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 1, 2023 • 6min
Here’s how to actually make that employee training stick
Research suggests that employees will forget at least 50% of what they learn within a few days after a corporate training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 31, 2023 • 7min
Science explains how to identify a boss with high EQ
Resilience is just one factor of a manager with high emotional intelligence. Here are four others to watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
