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If you are doing great work but not getting promoted, it may be because your boss is purposely holding you back. Here are five ways they do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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Always tired? How to stop the evening slide
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7:01If you keep staying up too late, here are 3 strategies to get to bed on time and still get everything done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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Why an ‘affordable’ leadership program may be the most expensive mistake you make
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6:35A low-cost library might not yield results, while premium coaching could spark a game-changing ripple effect across your entire organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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This is the most important hire you can make if you want your company to run smoothly
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6:19A good chief of staff is more than an administrator or an extra set of hands. They’re a leadership amplifier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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Reconsider putting these 3 types of posts on LinkedIn
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7:04Forget about millions of views—here’s why credible, conversation-sparking posts matter more for your career growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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How brand-savvy HR teams slash recruitment costs
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7:31By treating candidates like customers and leveraging marketing strategies, HR can reduce hiring expenses and attract top talent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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Managers are not okay. Why we’re headed to a ‘manager crash’ in 2025
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10:35New research suggests that many managers are at their breaking point—and Gen Z isn’t interested in taking their place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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How to stand out at work without seeming like a narcissist
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9:38Wanting to get ahead in your career is great, but it’s all about taking the right approach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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Productivity hacks that don’t cause burnout
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4:13If you’re looking to get more done without embracing hustle culture, here are some more sustainable tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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5 things to know about toxic productivity—and how to have a healthier approach
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9:25Re-imagining productivity means questioning cultural frameworks about achievement and self-worth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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Want to land that job? Communicate like a CEO
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6:00Want to feel more confident when interviewing for a job? Try pretending you’re a CEO, says this headhunter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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What’s wrong with saying ‘I hope you are well’ in work emails
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8:03Here’s how to start your messages instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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Job interviews are often full of biases. Here’s how to hire the best person
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8:05There are a few simple ways to make interviews and other assessments more effective and fair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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What you’re probably getting wrong about workplace communication
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7:11If you’re looking to build better relationships at work and avoid so many misunderstandings, it’s time to be more thoughtful about how you communicate virtually. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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Want to boost your status? Show up as a likable badass
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9:17When people see you as caring and capable, they grant you status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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How to stay out of workplace drama without alienating everyone
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6:25Workplace drama might seem harmless—or even entertaining—but it does real damage. Over time, it erodes trust, kills morale, and adds unnecessary stress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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Why managers should let employees ‘pitch’ themselves for promotions
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7:24The founder of Avia maintains this approach not only empowers employees to take control of their career paths but also creates a more fair, motivating, and engaging workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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What can you do if your company is cutting DEI programs?
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5:39As employers continue scaling back their DEI commitments, you might be worried about the impact on underrepresented groups. Here’s how you can do your part as a leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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How to find and harness your employees’ hidden talents
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8:21Creating a knowledge map is a simple way to help your team to plan and accomplish their work more efficiently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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Walmart is facing backlash from investors after cutting DEI programs
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4:06Shareholders are asking the retail giant to explain recent policy changes amid concerns about the company caving to pressure from anti-diversity activists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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Balance these 2 factors if you don’t want your emails to be misunderstood
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9:15By acknowledging email’s potential pitfalls while embracing its capacity for clear, warm, and professional communication, we can transform this source of workplace stress into a tool for building stronger professional relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Leadership relies on balancing these two forces. Here’s a simple way to approach it
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8:25Combined, these traits become complementary forces that empower leaders to navigate challenges while inspiring teams to reach new heights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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9 reasons we put up with mediocre leaders
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8:32And how we can break free from them once and for all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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How transparent is your company? Our index will show which companies silence workers
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7:49The index, which launches this spring, will show which companies rely on forced arbitration and nondisclosure agreements to keep employees from talking about discrimination and harassment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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Tired of the corporate grind? This is how to craft an exit strategy
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7:33As RTO threatens an end to flexible work arrangements, many workers are opting out of the traditional career ladder altogether and crafting an exit strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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How to show up strong at work, even when you’re exhausted
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8:16Burnout is real, but most of us don’t have the luxury of a sabbatical to reset. Here’s how to succeed at work without exhausting yourself more along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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Why high achievers get overlooked (and what to do about it)
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6:55Unfortunately, being indispensable at work can lead to negative consequences.Unfortunately, being indispensable at work can lead to negative consequences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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5 red flags of your boss’s behavior you should not ignore
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10:40Detecting burnout in your boss early helps address the issue before it negatively affects the entire team’s energy, motivation, and enthusiasm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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It’s more important than ever to understand how technological advances, emerging hiring trends, and shifts in work environments are changing certain expectations around résumés. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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How adopting real accountability can help your career
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6:10Moving past seeking approval is more than just a productivity tip, it’s a mindset shift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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LinkedIn is doubling down on AI features, but do they help job seekers?
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6:41The new tools can help you compose everything from a résumé and cover letter to ‘original’ posts for your feed. We spoke to job seekers and recruiters to find out how it’s going so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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There will be more companies canceling their DEI efforts in the months to come, and others who choose to rebrand or rename the work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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Make 2025 your best financial year ever (and have fun doing it)
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8:46Most financial resolutions make money management sound like a dreary, soul-crushing slog. Here are four fun ways to create a wealthier 2025—no deprivation required. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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Job search 2025: Video résumés, social media and AI
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7:11Technology will play a central role, enabling job seekers to discover new ways to stand out and connect with companies that align with their core values. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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These are some of the biggest topics that will influence the way we all work next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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Why playing it safe could be your biggest risk yet
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6:38Risk-averse decision-making can stifle innovation. Learn how to shift your mindset and embrace strategic risks for long-term success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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How a ‘blank page’ meeting can turbo-charge any project or goal
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5:48Any blank page can evolve into the project plan you need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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Can entrepreneurship be a spiritual practice?
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7:29While starting a company may not make you spiritual, entrepreneurship shares elements akin to a spiritual practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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With so much change in the business world, which issues will rise to the forefront for leaders in 2025? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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How to ask your boss for more autonomy and flexibility
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5:54If you’re ready to have a greater feeling of agency over your work and schedule, here’s how to talk with your manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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Less than 10% of workers want to be on-site full-time. This is the future of remote work
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14:39Forty-percent of workers say they would look for a new, more flexible job if they no longer had the option for hybrid or fully remote work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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The 5-minute 5Qs Formula to better leadership
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7:59The 5Qs Formula encourages you to reflect on five key questions that boost optimism, gratitude, clarity, emotional resilience, and motivation, helping you approach the day’s challenges with greater ease and more joy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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Tough conversations are inevitable. Here is how to face them with confidence
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6:37Avoiding tough conversations is damaging—not just for the individual, but for the team and the organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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5 ways for leadership teams to move from chaos to cohesion
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7:46Transitions happen, but the adjustment period doesn’t have to linger. Here’s how to become a high-performing unit once again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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3 investment strategies that will help you afford (and enjoy) that dream vacation
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6:29Your upcoming vacation to Baja may seem to have nothing in common with your 401(k)—but you’ll get more out of your travel plans if you treat them like an investment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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7 strategies to turn ‘lone wolves’ into team players
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9:43By implementing these seven strategies, you can effectively foster a more collaborative and cohesive team culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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Why gaining power makes us out of touch with the people we lead
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7:07And what we can do to close the gap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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Why coming in second place is a winning leadership position
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7:22Of not winning, Amer Iqbal says “each experience has taught me something new about myself, but the common theme is simple.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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Rethink motivation: Why metrics alone won’t keep your team inspired
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8:06Why it’s time to rethink how we inspire people—and create more human-centered workplaces in the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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Retirement saving and spending can be complicated. Here’s what psychology says
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5:44Before retirement, a person may be more susceptible to present bias because their future labor income is uncertain, and they don’t yet feel an ownership of that money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesAv Fast Company
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