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What Is Psychological Confidence?Team psychological safety—what it is, why it matters, and how managers can build it so people can take risks, speak up, and admit mistakes without fear of negative consequences.6 Jul 2026 · 10 min · 6 chapters
How Apple Is Arranged for Innovation: The Leadership ModelHow Apple’s functional organization, set up by Steve Jobs in 1997, drives innovation through a leadership model requiring managers to have deep expertise, immersion in details, and collaborative…6 Jul 2026 · 6 min · 2 chapters
What's the Purpose of LinkedIn, After All? | Christine vs. WorkChristine questions why she’s on LinkedIn and how to use it properly, then gets a profile audit from LinkedIn personal-branding expert Madeline Mann.5 Jul 2026 · 10 min · 4 chapters
Dealing with a MacromanagerManaging a “macro manager” (big-picture boss) who cancels one-on-ones, doesn’t respond to emails, and assumes the employee will handle details.5 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 2 chapters
Employ the STAR Interview Method to Land Your Next JobHow to answer behavioral interview questions using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Results) plus a “T” for Takeaways, keeping answers to about two minutes and linking achievements directly…5 Jul 2026 · 5 min · 3 chapters
Four-day Workweeks and 8 Other Trends That May Alter 2024 and BeyondA discussion of nine Gartner-predicted workplace trends for 2024 and beyond, framed around disruption in work and business.5 Jul 2026 · 8 min · 6 chapters
6 Questions to Find Out How Your Employees Are Really DoingHow managers can use six targeted questions in one-on-ones to learn how employees really feel, addressing low engagement and loneliness.5 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 2 chapters
How to Excel at Small Talk, and Even Enjoy ItThis episode is about reframing small talk as meaningful connection and teaching practical ways to do it without scripts.5 Jul 2026 · 14 min · 4 chapters
Finding Sponsors at WorkRebuilding sponsorship relationships after key sponsors leave due to restructuring; how to identify new sponsors and restart relationship-building.5 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 2 chapters
Malcolm Gladwell on the Tipping Point for Changing Team DynamicsMalcolm Gladwell discusses the “magic third” idea from Rosabeth Moss Kanter’s research: when minority newcomers on boards, neighborhoods, or campuses rise above about one-third, group dynamics shift…5 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 2 chapters
Refraining from Acting On Bad Impulses (Quick Study)How to stop acting on bad impulses and knee-jerk reactions by finding a “magic pause” between a stimulus (e.g., physiological surge, impatience) and your response, so you can choose an authentic,…5 Jul 2026 · 6 min · 5 chapters
What Lies Beyond DEICritiques mainstream DEI efforts and proposes a better approach called the FAIR framework (Fairness, Access, Inclusion, Representation).5 Jul 2026 · 4 min · 1 chapter
What Does It Take to Be a Freelance Artist? | Career CrushWhat it takes to be a freelance professional illustrator—daily workflow, client negotiation, pricing, networking, self-management, and avoiding burnout.5 Jul 2026 · 14 min · 8 chapters
How to Design a Workspace at Home | Christine Against the OfficeDesigning an energized, productive home workspace by making it “purposeful,” not just pretty; redefining work zones beyond a traditional desk; using furniture/layout flexibility to support different…5 Jul 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
How to Build—and Repair—Trust at Work | Christine vs. WorkBuilding, repairing, and maintaining trust on teams in hybrid/remote work. Guests: Tyree Mitchell, professor at Louisiana State University; research on leadership and trust within teams.5 Jul 2026 · 9 min · 6 chapters
The Five T's of Superior Coaches - Part 1: It's Not (Only) About Winning“The Five T’s of Superior Coaches - Part 1: It’s Not (Only) About Winning.” The episode argues great coaching focuses on unlocking human potential through process, learning from both wins and losses,…5 Jul 2026 · 4 min · 2 chapters
How to Speak Up in Meetings | Christine at WorkHow to speak up in meetings without freezing, over-talking, or worrying about being judged; includes a practical framework (facts → story → ask), plus advice to practice beforehand and stop after one…5 Jul 2026 · 9 min · 4 chapters
The Best Way to Engage in Office PoliticsHow new and current managers should engage in office politics constructively by recognizing organizations as inherently political, building influence, and creating the right relationships and…5 Jul 2026 · 22 min · 7 chapters
What Business Leaders Can Learn from Taylor Swift's Constructive WarinessHow Taylor Swift’s “productive paranoia” and constructive wariness helped her avoid complacency and keep evolving as a business leader.5 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 2 chapters
Reclaiming Your Ambition Post-Maternity LeaveHow to reclaim ambition and handle senior-leader comments when returning from maternity/career leave, especially advice like “take it slow,” “family is important,” or “don’t pressure yourself” about…5 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 2 chapters
Boredom Is a Skill. Master It.The episode argues that boredom is necessary and should be “mastered” to prevent depression/anxiety and cultivate purpose.5 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 2 chapters
How to Approach Your (Unsupportive) Manager for Growth OpportunitiesHow to approach an unsupportive manager to secure growth opportunities, using direct communication and concrete examples of internal success.5 Jul 2026 · 4 min · 2 chapters
Office Politics Got You Down?A one-minute leadership Q&A about handling “office politics” after a promotion to vice president, where senior leaders allegedly manipulate decisions against the company’s best interests.5 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 2 chapters
The Five T's of Great Coaches - Part 3: DevelopmentPart 3 of “The Five T’s of Great Coaches” focuses on “Development,” arguing that elite coaches treat training as a deliberate, continuous improvement process rather than rote practice.5 Jul 2026 · 6 min · 2 chapters