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Oct 28, 2022 • 6min
Uber releases new driver safety features, including video recording test
The recorded video will be encrypted on the driver’s phone and can’t be accessed by Uber unless the person files an incident report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 27, 2022 • 5min
The dramatic rise in employer ghosting is scary
Halloween puns aside, ghosting can have profound psychological effects on job seekers. It’s also bad for your company’s brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 26, 2022 • 6min
How becoming a kinder version of yourself boosts productivity
This insightful conversation features an author who explores the fascinating link between kindness and productivity. They reveal how embracing compassion and a growth mindset can enhance focus and emotional resilience. Listeners will learn how nurturing kindness towards oneself and others can lead to increased well-being and reduced stress, ultimately driving success in personal and professional endeavors. It's a refreshing take that could change the way you approach your daily tasks!
Oct 25, 2022 • 6min
Why quitting on time is key to winning at work
Quitting might seem like a weak move, but it can actually be a super power. Why quitting on time is key to winning at work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 24, 2022 • 5min
These are the top 10 most passive-aggressive phrases you’re probably using in email
More remote work means more written messages—and more room for miscommunication. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 21, 2022 • 5min
You can’t have a successful team without this thing
Exploring the critical role of trust in team dynamics and how it influences communication, workload distribution, and overall team effectiveness for successful collaboration
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Oct 20, 2022 • 6min
3 questions that lead to great ideas
Discover the superpower of producing great ideas by unlocking creative concepts through goal, gap, and gain. Emphasize on identifying societal benefits and connecting ideas for human progress.
Oct 19, 2022 • 8min
Double standards for women’s professional appearance persist (even working remotely)
Maryville University’s Leilani Carver-Madalon PhD says recognizing the stubborn persistence of this problem is the only way we can start to change it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 snips
Oct 18, 2022 • 7min
Forget about goal setting. Try these 5 strategies instead
In this podcast, they discuss alternative strategies to goal setting for managing your career. Learn five effective strategies for taking charge in a fast-paced world, including visualizing the future and introducing distance from goals. They also emphasize the importance of adapting to change and being aware of your surroundings.
Oct 17, 2022 • 9min
How to manage teams when you’re an “unconventional” leader
Explore the challenges and successes of being an unconventional leader. Learn how to lead effectively despite differences. Discover strategies for managing teams and fostering innovation.
