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Introverts: Here's How to Be HeardLeadership for introverts—how to be heard at work without forcing extroversion.1 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 2 chapters
The Explainer: Balancing Delivery and AdaptationHow high-performing organizations balance “tactical performance” (sticking to strategy via plans like SOPs, scripts, checklists) with “adaptive performance” (diverging from strategy to create…1 Jul 2026 · 4 min · 1 chapter
The Surprising Problems with Pursuing Your PassionChallenges with the “follow your passion” career advice. Argues it rests on false assumptions that the labor market is meritocratic and that passion reliably converts into stable, well-paid work.1 Jul 2026 · 11 min · 4 chapters
How McKinsey Is Transforming What "Top Talent" MeansHow McKinsey redefines “top talent” by using internal analytics to predict who becomes partner, then redesigns hiring assessments to reduce bias and emphasize adaptable skills.1 Jul 2026 · 4 min · 2 chapters
How People Are Actually Using Gen AI in 2025How people are actually using generative AI in 2025, based on Mark Salisanders’ analysis of thousands of real forum conversations (e.g., Reddit, Quora).1 Jul 2026 · 4 min · 2 chapters
Leading with Courage in an Era of UncertaintyHow business leaders can lead with courage amid widespread uncertainty.1 Jul 2026 · 4 min · 1 chapter
How to Regain Your Composure in Stressful Situations #work #job #workfromhomeRegaining composure during stressful work moments, using quick grounding breaks and practical task triage.1 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 1 chapter
What Difficult Emotions Are Trying to Tell You | Christine vs. the WorkplaceChristine discusses fear, guilt, and stress during the pandemic and how difficult emotions affect professional life; she interviews Susan David on “emotional agility” and using emotions as guidance…1 Jul 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
How Footwear Startup Allbirds is Decarbonizing Apparel | Cold CallThe HBR Cold Call case “Allbirds, Decarbonizing Fashion” examines how Allbirds decarbonizes footwear/apparel by redesigning materials and the supply chain, while still competing on comfort,…1 Jul 2026 · 38 min · 15 chapters
Social Media Has Made Us Narcissists — But There Is a FixThe episode argues that social media amplifies narcissism (“digital narcissism”) by rewarding self-promotion and attention-seeking, creating short dopamine highs from approval while increasing…1 Jul 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
How to Make Virtual Meetings Feel More Tangible | Christine vs. WorkThe episode is about making virtual meetings feel more tangible by improving presence and nonverbal communication.1 Jul 2026 · 6 min · 2 chapters
The Explainer: 4 Signs That Masculinity Contests Are Impeding Your CompanyThe episode explains how “masculinity contest” workplace cultures—where bravado, long hours, and emotional suppression are rewarded—impede teamwork, innovation, and business outcomes.1 Jul 2026 · 4 min · 2 chapters
You Need to Be Bored. Here's the Reason.Why boredom is psychologically important and how constant phone use suppresses the brain’s “default mode network,” worsening anxiety/depression; includes practical “no-device” rules.1 Jul 2026 · 9 min · 7 chapters
In Uncertain Times, Ask This Question Before You CommitHow leaders should make high-stakes decisions in “perma-crisis” (overlapping, accelerating disruptions) by asking a specific question before committing, shifting from recovery-only thinking to…1 Jul 2026 · 4 min · 1 chapter
How to Find a Mentor Who Can Accelerate Your Career | Christine vs. WorkHow to find and secure a career-accelerating mentor, including what to ask for, how to pitch, and how to make the relationship work (with a “first date” chemistry check and ongoing logistics).1 Jul 2026 · 9 min · 5 chapters
Should You Use AI to Generate Work Emails?Advice on whether to use generative AI to write work emails/IMs/Slack messages, and how it affects trust in virtual communication.1 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 1 chapter
How to Create Trust on Your Virtual TeamHow to build and maintain trust on virtual teams, based on research and work with large companies. Guests: No guests are mentioned in the transcript.1 Jul 2026 · 5 min · 2 chapters
Managing Intense Stress at WorkManaging intense work stress using science-backed, desk-friendly interventions.1 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 1 chapter
Why Leadership Teams FailWhy leadership teams fail and how to fix them, based on interviews with 100+ CEOs and senior executives.1 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 1 chapter
The Secret to Drawing People Back to the OfficeHow to make office days feel valuable versus remote work by intentionally building social ties and structured in-person interactions.1 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 3 chapters
Develop Slides People Will RememberHow to design slide decks that audiences remember, avoiding “PowerPoint read-alongs.” Guest backgrounds: No guests are mentioned; the host speaks as a presentation-design professional.1 Jul 2026 · 4 min · 1 chapter
During Covid-19 Crisis, Leaders Must Resist Desire to Advance Too Hard, Too FastHow leaders should respond during the COVID-19 crisis—resist the urge to “advance too hard, too fast,” slow down to assess uncertainty, and maintain effectiveness through rest and team empowerment.1 Jul 2026 · 6 min · 6 chapters
Lean into Your Imposter Syndrome, Don't Yield to ItThe episode argues that imposter syndrome is common for ambitious people who can see their own gaps; it’s driven by negativity bias and “visibility” into what they can’t yet do.1 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 1 chapter
Do You Have an Archnemesis?A leadership Q&A on handling a workplace “archnemesis” peer who competes for raises and best projects, plus brief ad reads.1 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 3 chapters