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Jason skips resolutions and picks a theme instead. In this episode, he shares the simple year-end ritual he uses to set direction without boxing himself into narrow goals. He explains how it works and how you can choose a theme that actually sticks.

Kevin, a program manager in IT with 18 years at his company, struggles with recent changes that prioritize profit over purpose. He shares how these shifts have left him feeling disconnected from his work. The hosts help him realize the importance of speaking up to suggest changes and reclaim his job's meaning. They introduce the concept of a personal mission statement, encouraging him to redefine his role and voice his concerns to leadership. Kevin learns that small, intentional shifts can help restore his sense of control and engagement.

Most of us avoid asking for help because we don’t want to be a burden. But what if that instinct is actually wrong? Today Jason explains the secret psychology behind why asking for help could just be the best thing for our relationships.

If your boss is a nightmare... do you stay or do you go? Nicole and Jason can help you answer this by going through one simple thought experiment. But first, they each share the most ridiculous thing a boss has ever asked them to do. And in Nicole's case, it involves being sawed in half…

Today, Jason shares a strategy that will help you do the thing you’re afraid of. To start, he’ll show you how this helped a friend who’s been afraid of starting a new project.

Today's caller has a problem: ever since she was promoted, her coworkers— who now report to her— have been giving her the cold shoulder and stalling on their deadlines. Today, Jason and Nicole help her plan a conversation that will repair the relationship, which hinges on an often overlooked superpower in leadership.

You have the right stuff: You’re talented, smart, and good at what you do. But the right people aren’t noticing. So here’s a difficult truth you must take seriously: you are a high-quality person, but you can’t compete on quality alone. Today, Jason shows you how to get noticed another way.

Nicole knows LinkedIn is a good tool for advancing her work, but when it comes to using that tool effectively? She's stumped. For anyone who can relate, Jason (a LinkedIn Top Voice!) gives his proven formula for writing an engaging LinkedIn post that will grow your network.

Discover how to transform fear of failure into a powerful driving force for innovation. Learn to shift your focus from outcomes to actions, reducing pressure and promoting experimentation. Hear Caitlyn Allen’s inspiring story about her startup and why she appreciates the lessons from its closure. Understand that failure is merely market feedback, not a reflection of personal worth. Embrace the idea of treating projects like experiments and view data gathering as a meaningful success. Ultimately, it's actions that foster growth and pave the way for future achievements.

When someone says something nice, do you have a hard time just saying thank you? Yeah, so does Nicole. In this episode Jason and Nicole dig into why it can be so hard to just say “thank you” and actually enjoy praise. They break down awkward deflections and why your first instinct may be to downplay your own wins. If you’ve found yourself saying “Oh no, stop!” This episode is for you!