Per My Last Email

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the best way to handle different versions of bad managers, and how to evaluate whether you need to manage up, or if it’s you who should be doing something different.00:00 Open00:29 Intro02:10 Why the quality of your boss matters (stats)05:12 What having a “toxic” boss actually means10:24 How the quality of your boss impacts your career trajectory13:55 Bad Boss Scenario #117:02 Bad Boss Scenario #2 20:39 Bad Boss Scenario #323:22 Bad Boss Scenario #4 25:50 TacticsWant to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/ Watch Per My Last Email on YouTube:   @PerMYLastEmailShowFollow Per My Last EmailInstagram: @permylastemailshowTikTok: @permylastemailshowTwitter: @permylast_emailHave a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to permylastemail@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this AITA-style episode, Kaila and Kyle read and weigh in on listener submissions asking “am I the a**hole?” in specific workplace situations. 00:00 Open00:15 Intro02:22 Scenario 106:14 Scenario 211:54 Scenario 316:58 Scenario 4Want to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/ Watch Per My Last Email on YouTube:   @PerMYLastEmailShowFollow Per My Last EmailInstagram: @permylastemailshowTikTok: @permylastemailshowTwitter: @permylast_emailHave a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to permylastemail@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle dig into the history of work attire, and what clothing is considered “professional” or “appropriate” for work in 2024.00:00 Open00:26 Intro02:38 How Kaila’s dressing for work mentality has changed06:25 How Kyle’s mentality around dressing for work has changed08:22 How the perception of “work professional clothing” has changed since the pandemic12:38 Stats on how people dress for work now14:03 Considering the reasons that work attire even “matters”18:01 Studies on perceptions of how you dress in the workplace21:21 Professional or Nah game24:00 Stats form the WSJ on what is acceptable men’s attire26:16 TacticsWant to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/ Watch Per My Last Email on YouTube:   @PerMYLastEmailShowFollow Per My Last EmailInstagram: @permylastemailshowTikTok: @permylastemailshowTwitter: @permylast_emailHave a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to permylastemail@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exploring the pros and cons of being a generalist or a specialist in a career, the unique framework for connecting the dots in specialization, the wrong way to approach generalism, how it can apply to team building, and tactics for success.

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the merits of getting an MBA, and whether or not it’s even worth it anymore in today’s job market.00:00 Open00:19 Intro03:56 History of MBA programs05:00 MBA program stats 09:19 Why an MBA is looking like a less promising option lately11:23 Scott Galloway’s take on MBA programs 12:49 What you’re actually getting when you enroll in an MBA program17:00 What holds Kaila back from applying for an MBA program23:43 The worst reason to pursue an MBA29:31 What to do if you’re unsure about pursuing an MBA33:31 Advice for listeners when considering an MBAWant to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/ Watch Per My Last Email on YouTube:   @PerMYLastEmailShowFollow Per My Last EmailInstagram: @permylastemailshowTikTok: @permylastemailshowTwitter: @permylast_emailHave a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to permylastemail@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Kaila and Kyle are joined by Morning Brew’s SVP Head of People Operations, Kate Noel, to discuss the matter of taking vacation at work—how much paid time off is too much? Is there a minimum amount of PTO you should be taking per year? Is unlimited vacation a great perk or a scam?00:00 Open00:22 Intro03:46 Stats on Americans use of PTO05:47 How Kate Noel thought through creating Morning Brew’s vacation policy07:03 How unlimited PTO can be a scam13:00 Why the culture around a PTO policy is important20:00 Reframing time off for subscribers to “hustle culture”22:13 More Harris Poll stats on employee behavior27:11 Common misconceptions about HR30:26 TacticsThe Harris Poll Thought Leadership PracticeWant to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/ Watch Per My Last Email on YouTube:   @PerMYLastEmailShowFollow Per My Last EmailInstagram: @permylastemailshowTikTok: @permylastemailshowTwitter: @permylast_emailHave a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to permylastemail@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exploring introverts vs. extroverts at work, statistics on workplace favoritism, navigating public speaking, differences in processing, best types of leaders, personal user guides, Amazon's meeting approach, tactics for extroverts and introverts, advice for employees and employers.

Learn why it's crucial to consider becoming a manager for career growth, with advice on testing it out before committing. Explore the challenges and rewards of transitioning to a managerial role, including overcoming fears, developing essential skills, and navigating the expectations of team management.

Exploring the merits of networking, from the power of weak ties to networking tactics that aren't events. Tips on adding value, building genuine relationships, and mastering networking for career success. Emphasizing authenticity, giving before getting, and overcoming networking challenges.

Explore the hustle culture, purpose-driven work challenges, quiet quitting concept, red flags of employer exploitation, and navigating job responsibilities in the 'Per My Last Email' podcast.