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“Follow your passions”? Not so fast.

Employee frustrations impact productivity and worker retention, Gallup says

Today’s guest is Scott Hamilton, an Olympic gold medalist and founder of the Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation, an organization that is working to eliminate cancer. Now, Scott obviously doesn’t need much of an introduction. You already know about his gold medal and figure skating. You probably have seen his incredible backflips on the ice. And you have likely watched him as a commentator on the Olympics over the years. And while you may know him for his successes, you may not know about the challenges that he’s had to overcome to win. His childhood illness, cancer, multiple brain tumors, the times he’s fallen on the ice in critical situations. Scott says any goal will always have obstacles, difficulties and setbacks. You will be defined not by those setbacks, but by how you respond to them. There’s so much that we can learn from Scott about how to get up after we all fall and let me tell you something, we all do. I’m so excited to have you listen in. Here’s my conversation with my new friend – and soon to be…

Getting past our confusion about labelsAkimbo is a weekly podcast created by Seth Godin. He’s the bestselling author of 20 books and a long-time entrepreneur, freelancer and teacher.You can find out more about Seth by reading his daily blog at seths.blog and about the podcast at akimbo.link.To submit a question and to see the show notes, please visit akimbo.link and press the appropriate button. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exclusive networking among those who have the immense privilege of leisure time is only going to hold women and businesses back, writes Kara Alaimo.

‎Upgrade your road trip adventures with our location-based audio tours. It’s just like having a tour guide in your car™. HOW IT WORKS We’ll guide you to the all the best things to see and do, and suggest side-trips and local tips, so you don’t miss a thing. Listen to fun and informative stories abo…

Meet Curve Flex, the MacBook stand as flexible and mobile as MacBook. Position Curve Flex as a desktop wedge or elevate it for the perfect desktop setup. Flex the stand up to 22 inches for eye-level video calls or to align your MacBook screen with your external display. When it’s time to switch locations, fold Flex and

Preserve your most meaningful moments and memories in a beautiful keepsake book. Or share the experience with a loved one and discover stories you never knew.

The Coaching for Behavioral Change process has been used around the world with great success by internal and external coaches. Follow the steps in this series and leaders will almost always achieve positive behavioral change. Subscribe to Marshall's YouTube Page for more videos Like him on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/Marshall.Gol... Follow him on Twitter @coachgoldsmith https://twitter.com/coachgoldsmith Visit his website @ http://www.marshallgoldsmithlibrary.com/

Young professionals say they admire people who carve out personal time, then fail to do the same for themselves.

‎We're podcasters. And now that we’re doing everything remotely, we’ve been super frustrated using online services that don't deliver — technical problems, terrible computer mics, unreliable uploads, crazy digital distortion. Nothing worked as advertised. We thought, if only there was a way to conne…

Many anxious achievers push themselves to the point of overwork in an effort to achieve impossible standards. We often act this way out of habit. Somewhere along the way — through messages we received in our childhoods, our adolescence, or even in our educations and early careers — we internalized the message that if we make mistakes, we are not worthy. Now, our internal voices threaten, shame, and harshly critique us in life and at work. Anxiety has become the driver that powers us through. The problem is that anxiety is not a sustainable motivator and perfectionism often causes procrastination. So, how do we overcome the anxious critic in our head? First, notice when it strikes. The next time you hear a critique in your head, consider: Who is speaking? Does the voice sound like you, or does it sound like someone from your past? Sometimes our inner critics are driven by formative experiences or by people we encountered years before. Next, address the your inner critic with compassion. Be deliberately kind to yourself instead of fighting your anxiety or relying on it to motivate you. In practice, this looks like addressing your inner critic with understanding and generosity. Engage in a moment of kindness. Sit and place your hands on your chest. Feel your breath, in and out. Now, think of something you did well recently. Hold your chest, think through that moment, and tell yourself, “I did a good job.” Try to really feel it.

Hiring for the office set is slowing down and employers are getting picky again

Giving workers alone time could yield more innovation than getting everyone in a room, research shows.

Many companies have settled into a hybrid work strategy that shows little sign of fading, putting pressure on cities that are suffering from declining real-estate values.

They’re essential. The house begins to stink if we don’t take out the garbage.

In the interests of enhanced privacy, some third-party iOS apps include an option to require passcode or Face ID authentication before they can be...

Employees expect bigger increases than last year while employers pull back from earlier projections.

ChatGPT is actually good news for the office.

The outcry over Bud Light’s partnership with a transgender advocate could cause brands to rethink whether and how they address contentious social issues.

I spent seven years at Snapchat. I thought things would be different.

And start raising kind ones.

More executives believe these initiatives are a crucial way to retain and attract the best employees in a tight labor market.

Success is not about winning a competition. It’s about making a contribution.

For better or worse, in today’s world everyone is a brand. Whether you’re applying for a job, asking for a promotion, or writing a dating profile, your success will depend on getting others to recognize your value. So you need to get comfortable marketing yourself. In this article a branding thought leader and a professional dating coach present a guide to creating your personal brand. It’s an intentional, strategic practice in which you craft and express your own value proposition, and it involves seven steps: (1) Define your purpose by exploring your mission, passion, and strengths, and thinking about whom you want to make a difference to and how. (2) Audit your personal brand equity by cataloging your credentials, doing a self-assessment, and researching how other people view you. (3) Construct your personal narrative by identifying memorable, resonant stories that will best convey your brand. (4) Embody your brand by paying attention to the message you’re sending in every social interaction. (5) Communicate your brand through speeches, social media, the press, and other channels. (6) Socialize your brand by getting influential people to share your stories. (7) Reevaluate and adjust your brand by doing an annual audit to find deficits to fix and strengths to build on. This process will not only allow you to better control your image and the impact you have on the world but also help you uncover and share the unique abilities you have to offer it.

Negotiating can increase your base pay — and your job satisfaction.

Wanting to command rooms with her voice, a team leader turned to her coach for exercises. She learned the secrets of “RVP.” Listen now.

DeVryWorks promotes inclusivity in tuition policies and provides an equal path to higher education.

You don’t need to work around the clock if you follow this guide to working smarter, not harder.

Especially in tumultuous times, managers and their teams increasingly depend on candor, speed, and creativity to make progress. Creating psychological safety — the confidence that candor and vulnerability are welcome — in a workplace is truly challenging and takes an unusual degree of commitment and skill. But it can be done. The authors present four essential elements for creating psychological safety based on successful implementation at a Swedish financial group. First, focus on performance. Second, train both individuals and teams. Third, incorporate visualization. Finally, normalize work-related vulnerability. These steps comprise a powerful approach to altering the climate and capabilities of any team.