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As a leader, how can you tackle disengagement on your team? Employee engagement is in crisis, and itâs costing more than just morale. According to Gallup, only 31% of the American workforce is engaged at work, while a staggering 17% are actively disengagedâcynical, vocal, and dragging others down with them. This unfortunate reality takes a toll on worker mental health, and also poses a full-blown productivity problem, with real financial consequences.
In this episode, I unpack the latest findings from Gallupâs workforce engagement surveys and look at how leaders can leverage it as a blueprint for creating meaningful, motivating work environments. From setting clear expectations to building genuine connections and offering real opportunities for growth, we explore the practical ways to shift your teamâs momentum.
Take a deeper look at what the numbers say about leading your team to maximum impact:
What the generational divide in employee engagement might reveal;Why itâs not as simple as blaming remote work for worker disengagement;How expectations create the foundation for a more engaged workforce.Related Links:
Book Emilie to speak at your event - https://www.emiliearies.com/Episode 265, How to Set Clear Expectations As a Leader - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode265Episode 376, How to Make Performance Reviews More Effective as a Manager - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode376Episode 407, How to Delegate Without Feeling So Bad About It - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode407Episode 452, Redefining Success: Women and the Fight for a Fair Economy - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode452Episode 483, Can You Be Friends At Work? - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode483Episode 489 How the Cost of Childcare Has Become a Workforce Issue, https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode489Gallup, U.S. Employee Engagement Sinks to 10-Year Low - https://www.gallup.com/workplace/654911/employee-engagement-sinks-year-low.aspxGallup 2025 State of the Global Workplace Report - https://www.gallup.com/workplace/349484/state-of-the-global-workplace.aspxGallup, The Benefits of Employee Engagement - https://www.gallup.com/workplace/236927/employee-engagement-drives-growth.aspxGallup, The Q12 Employee Engagement Survey - https://www.gallup.com/q12-employee-engagement-survey/LEVEL UP: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
What would happen if you stopped pursuing a career destination and focused instead on the best direction? Too often, we find ourselves checking the ârightâ boxes to get the best degree and climb the corporate ladder, only to find ourselves unfulfilled as we near the top. Thereâs something wrong with that picture.
Megan Hellerer, the author of âDirectional Living: A Transformational Guide to Fulfillment in Work and Life,â joins me to talk about the approach she has adopted and the one she now teaches. Directional living is about recognizing that human beings change over time. Itâs about eschewing a Final Destination and the resulting roadmap and instead focusing on what aligns with our lives and goals as we go through life.
Embrace Meganâs individualized approach to constructing a fulfilling life and career:
Why the American Dream just isnât serving us anymore;Why we canât define fulfillment by societyâs limiting perception of success;How recalibrating your inner thermostat can help you start living directionally;Why the idea of âfailureâ is overrated and what to focus on instead.Related Links:
Buy âDirectional Living: A Transformational Guide to Fulfillment in Work and Lifeâ by Megan Hellerer - https://meganhellerer.com/directional-living-bookLearn more about Meganâs coaching - https://meganhellerer.com/work-with-meConnect with Megan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meganhellerer/LEVEL UP: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
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What separates a good manager from a great leaderâand why does it matter for your career? The important difference between these two mindsets is often overlooked, but recognizing and honing a leadership approach can help land you the promotion, raise, or amazing new job you deserve.
In this episode, I share three key dimensions where making the shift from a management to a leadership mindset really lets you shine. Through practical examples and workplace scenarios, I explore how leadership isn't about abandoning managerial skills and their inherent structureâit's about thinking more broadly, connecting more deeply, and pushing for change when it counts. From writing memos to preparing a presentation, anyone can start zooming out, questioning the status quo, and influencing outcomes at a higher level.
Think big-picture with these little mindset shifts:
The difference between being task-focused and people-focused;The benefits of shifting from execution to innovation;What it means to do the right thing, not just do things right;How to sharpen your leadership mentality in any situation.Related Links:
Stanford Advancement of Women in Medicine - https://drive.google.com/file/d/19mNpvWVeiD6yWSZMf42deJqjvZoVqJKj/viewLeadership Development and DEI Training for Teams - https://www.bossedup.org/forteamsHerminia Ibarra on Women and Vision - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBYTlKnLSMk&t=249sEpisode 308, How Women Leaders Can Win in Male-Dominated Workplaces - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode308Episode 344, What Confidence Really Is and How to Cultivate It - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode344Episode 356, How to Think Like a Leader Rather Than a Manager - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode356LEVEL UP: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
What can you or your organization do to make the workplace more inclusive for people with autism?
Recently, RFK Jr., the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, attracted considerable criticism following his disparagingly blanket statements about people with autism. Many people in the autism community lead fulfilling lives full of love, joy, and productive workâdespite the hapless and hopeless depiction of this population that RFK shared.
This is an excellent moment to draw attention to my conversation with Amanda Kelly, the president and CEO of Firefly Autism and one of the founders of the groundbreaking Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce (CNDCC). Itâs impossible not to look at our growing talent shortage in this country and ask: why arenât we hiring neurodivergent and autistic people? In this episode, Amanda dives into how we can all make our workplaces more welcoming for neurodivergent individuals, who make up one-fifth of our population.
Whether youâre neurodiverse or neurotypical, Amandaâs jaw-dropping stats and pursuit of equity will inspire you:
Learn about the shocking lack of career resources for autistic adults;Discover how organizations can make their workplaces more inclusive, for neurodivergent people and beyond;Break down the ongoing issues of neurodiversity and inequities in diagnosis; Understand the unique gender component of autism and its impacts.Related Links:
Firefly Autism - https://fireflyautism.org/Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce - https://www.cndcc.org/Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-d-kelly-d-psych-2b5957a0/RFK Jr., âAutism destroys familiesâ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPxTnX1sgJcâAddressing the âCliffâ for Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorderâ - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33539916/NYT, âThe Dangerous Race to Put More Children to Workâ - https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/24/opinion/editorials/arkansas-child-labor.htmlAutism Recovery Network, âWhy Is the Autistic Unemployment Rate So High?â - https://autismrecovery.sg/why-is-the-autistic-unemployment-rate-so-high/Episode 390, How to Manage ADHD in the Workplace - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode390TAKE ACTION with Bossed Up - https://www.bossedup.org/takeactionBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
How could the SAVE Act send us tumbling back to the Suffragette era? This bill thatâs pending review in the Senate could jeopardize voting access for up to 69 million American women. It would require all voters to prove citizenship with a passport or birth certificate in order to register to vote, which is a big problem for anyone whoâs name has changed since birthâincluding through marriageâas well as anyone who doesnât have easy access to such documentation.
In this episode, I take a closer look at whether the concern from women and voter rights activists across the country is legitimate or overblown. Spoiler alert: itâs worse than I imagined.
Make sure youâre in the know about this major threat, including:
The specifics of the SAVE Act;The challenges that make this legislation so alarming to womenâs and voter rights activists;How you can make your voice heard to prevent this bill from becoming law.Related Links:
5 Calls, âOppose the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) - A Voter Suppression Bill - Passed Houseâ - https://5calls.org/issue/save-act-voter-suppression/Congress.Gov, Find Your Members - https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-memberRead the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act - https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/22Politico, âThe House Passed the SAVE Act. What Comes Next?â - https://www.politico.com/newsletters/weekly-score/2025/04/14/the-house-passed-the-save-act-what-comes-next-00288458CAP, âThe SAVE Act Would Disenfranchise Millions of Citizensâ - https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-save-act-would-disenfranchise-millions-of-citizens/YouGov, âAdults under 30 are more likely than older Americans to have a current U.S. passportâ - https://today.yougov.com/travel/articles/46028-adults-under-30-more-likely-have-us-passportNPR, âWill the SAVE Act make it harder for married women to vote? We ask legal expertsâ - https://www.npr.org/2025/04/13/g-s1-59684/save-act-married-women-vote-rights-explainedCAWP, âGender Gap: Voting Choices in Presidential Electionsâ - https://cawp.rutgers.edu/gender-gap-voting-choices-presidential-electionsKaroline Leavitt Defends GOP's SAVE Act Amid Uproar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZ_qkZdiBgkDemocratic Womenâs Caucus, Maxine Dexter discusses her amendment - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DICD8rhRjEQ/TAKE ACTION with Bossed Up - https://www.bossedup.org/takeactionBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
How do you deal with feelings of betrayal and resentment in the workplace?
Chances are, you have experienced hurt feelings at work. The problem is, much of the corporate world revolves around the idea that the office and boardroom are no place for feelings. So, what do you do when emotional wounds begin to impact your ability to even carry out your job?
Tara Mohr has thought long and hard about this question. The author of Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead acknowledges that office tension can deeply affect our well-being. She joins me to delve into what her research and years of coaching have revealed about the best way to address hurt feelings honestly and professionally, so you can continue to cultivate holistic satisfaction in your work life and beyond.
Discover how to navigate hurt feelings at work mindfully, including:
How to accept the reality of hurt feelings, even in the workplace;The four-step framework Tara uses to help her clients address their sense of betrayal or hurt at work;Why we need to deal with hurt feelings before making significant career changes.Related Links:
Download Taraâs F.O.U.R. Process journaling worksheet - https://www.taramohr.com/four-process/Learn more about Tara and her work - https://www.taramohr.comConnect with Tara - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarasmohr/Buy Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead - https://www.taramohr.com/the-playing-big-book/Permission To Feel: The Power of Emotional Intelligence to Achieve Well-Being and Success by Marc Brackett - https://bookshop.org/p/books/permission-to-feel-unlocking-the-power-of-emotions-to-help-our-kids-ourselves-and-our-society-thrive-marc-brackett/9879244?ean=9781250212832&next=tRadical Candor by Kim Scott - https://bookshop.org/p/books/radical-candor-be-a-kick-ass-boss-without-losing-your-humanity-kim-scott/8486942?ean=9781250235374&next=tEpisode 30, Coping with Your Inner Critic: https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode30Episode 323: How to Lead with Emotional Intelligence - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode323 Episode 394, How to Recover from Workplace Bullying - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode394LEVEL UP: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
How might public policy positively impact our drastically declining birth rate?
President Trump has suggested that all new parents receive a one-time $5,000 payout in the hopes of encouraging people to have more children. You likely had some kind of strong reaction to this statement. Whether that was surprise at a Republican recommending a social support, concern about forcing people to have more kids, or annoyance at how insignificant an amount is on the tableâyouâre definitely not alone.
Itâs clear that people are having fewer babies these days. But itâs the reasons behind this fact that are sometimes in question and need to be addressed. In this episode, I take a closer look at, and share my thoughts on, how policy hasâand potentially couldâimpact plummeting birth rates in the U.S. and beyond.
Consider the interplay between public policy and early childhood care, including:
The statistical divide between how many kids women want and how many theyâre having;The glaring problems that get in the way of having children in todayâs economy;The family-friendly policies weâve seen proposed, passed, and tabled til now;How far we need to take these initiatives if we want to reverse the birth rate decline.Related Links:
Episode 479, Americaâs Parents Are Not Okay - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode479Episode 489, How the Cost of Childcare Has Become a Workforce Issue - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode489Episode 495, New Prenatal Leave Law Benefits Pregnant Workers in New York - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode495Episode 451, The Impact of Return-To-Office Mandates on Working Moms - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode451Senior Living News, Help Address the Populationâs âInverted Pyramidâ - https://www.seniorlivingnews.com/help-address-the-populations-inverted-pyramid/New York Times, American Women Are Having Fewer Children Than Theyâd Like - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/13/upshot/american-fertility-is-falling-short-of-what-women-want.htmlNew York Times, Stay-at-Home Parents Work Hard. Should They Be Paid? - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/03/upshot/paying-for-parenting.htmlNew York Times, An Interview with Andrew Yang - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/12/podcasts/the-daily/andrew-yang-democratic-debate.htmlAbby Care, Get Paid to Care for Your Family in Colorado - https://www.abbycare.org/blog/get-paid-to-care-for-your-family-in-coloradoPopulation and Development Review, The Gender Revolution: A Framework for Understanding Changing Family and Demographic Behavior - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1728-4457.2015.00045.xCompact Magazine, The Failure of Feminist Natalism by Darel E. Paul - https://www.compactmag.com/article/the-failure-of-feminist-natalism/TAKE ACTION with Bossed Up - https://www.bossedup.org/takeactionBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
Were the 1990s really the âgirl powerâ era of womenâs empowerment we remember?
If you were âcoming of ageâ or raising young girls 30 years ago, you probably remember the tumult of scantily clad celebs and brand-backed messaging ostensibly celebrating womenâs empowerment. Sophie Gilbert, an author and The Atlantic staff writer, dives into just how empowering this period really was in her new book, Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves, which drops today.
On todayâs episode, Sophie leads us through her lightbulb moments and research for the book, exploring the social messaging that planted some pretty problematic ideas in the minds of young and teenage girls and people of all genders. This is an important history to examine, as is the question of how we avoid the same missteps in the future.
Start talking about the real past and critical future of feminism, including:
How we were fooled into believing sexual power was the only kind we could possess;Why the goal of commercial feminism changed so drastically from the early to the late 90s;How we can start to claim the power we deserve (even when it feels like we donât have the time).Related Links:
Order your copy of âGirl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselvesâ - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/738003/girl-on-girl-by-sophie-gilbert/Learn more about Sophieâs work - https://www.theatlantic.com/author/sophie-gilbert/Follow Sophie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sophiegilbertwrites/âBecoming the Third Waveâ by Rebecca Walker - http://www.tonahangen.com/wsc/hi215/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/RW3rdWave-2.pdfâThe End of Menâ by Hanna Rosin - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-end-of-men-and-the-rise-of-women-hanna-rosin/15539438âBacklash: The Undeclared War Against American Womenâ by Susan Faludi - https://bookshop.org/p/books/backlash-the-undeclared-war-against-american-women-susan-faludi/8728966âThe Powerâ by Naomi Alderman - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-power-naomi-alderman/114254âHolding It Together: How Women Became America's Safety Netâ by Jessica Calarco - https://bookshop.org/p/books/holding-it-together-how-women-became-america-s-social-safety-net-jessica-calarco/20583065TAKE ACTION with Bossed Up - https://www.bossedup.org/takeactionBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
How do you leverage your public sector experience to pivot into the private sector?
More than 216,000 government employees were laid off last month. If you or someone you love was impacted, todayâs episode is for you.
If youâre ready to shift into the private sector rather than dive back into public service, press play now. Trust me: the transition isnât as daunting as it feels.
Launch your job search with confidence with todayâs practical tips, including:
Why youâre not seeing your public sector skills in private sector job postings;How to emphasize your transferable skills so they shine;Why you shouldnât gloss over your public sector past;What to keep and what to pull for your private sector resume.Related Links:
FREE Masterclass: How to Confidently Communicate Your Skills in the Job Search - https://www.bossedup.org/free-job-search-masterclassEpisode 501, â4 Best Practices to Navigate Layoff Anxiety & Uncertaintyâ - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode501Episode 239, âHow to Format Your Resume for the Modern Job Searchâ - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode239Episode 391, âFour Resume Rules That No Longer Applyâ - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode391Reuters, US announced job cuts surge in March on Doge hit, recruitment firm Challenger says - https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/us-announced-job-cuts-surge-march-doge-hit-recruitment-firm-challenger-says-2025-04-03/HIRED: our Job Search Accelerator - https://www.bossedup.org/gethiredBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
What happens when your career becomes your whole identity?
Passion for our careers can drive us to achieve great things. But a laser focus on the job can become the only thing in our lives, edging out the personal goals, hobbies, and relationships that make us well-rounded human beings.
My guest today, psychologist Dr. Janna Koretz, founded Azimuth Psychological to help individuals in high-pressure positions who experience career enmeshment: the complete entrenchment of their identities in their work. Dr. Koretz and I discuss the potential pitfalls of living for work and how recognizing and aligning with our values serves as a compass to help us remain passionate and committed without losing ourselves to our careers.
Dive into Dr. Koretzâs insightful take on career enmeshment, including:
When single-minded passion for your work becomes problematic;What happens to your identity when your one-and-only focus is forced to shift;The inextricable interplay between values alignment and a satisfying career;Free tools that will help you name your values and start applying them purposefully.Related Links:
Harvard Business Review, âWhat Happens When Your Career Becomes Your Whole Identityâ by Dr. Janna Koretz - https://hbr.org/2019/12/what-happens-when-your-career-becomes-your-whole-identityHarvard Business Review, âNew Mothers, Letâs Talk About Your Professional Identity Crisisâ by Dr. Janna Koretz - https://hbr.org/2020/08/new-mothers-lets-talk-about-professional-identity-crisisOSHA, Workplace Stress - https://www.osha.gov/workplace-stressâWorking Identityâ by Herminia Ibarra - https://bookshop.org/p/books/working-identity-unconventional-strategies-for-reinventing-your-career-revised-herminia-ibarra/10709209Connect with Dr. Janna Koretz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkoretz/Connect with Azimuth on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/azimuth_psychDownload Azimuthâs mindful journaling app - https://azimuthpsych.com/clearlyTake Dr. Koretzâs Values Navigator quiz - https://azimuthpsych.com/values-navigatorTake the Career Enmeshment Test - https://azimuthpsych.com/career-enmeshment-testLEVEL UP: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
How do you manage the stress of looming layoffs? Last month, layoffs across the U.S. rose an astonishing 205% compared to March of last year, for a total of 275,240 job cuts.
Stats like these mean layoffs are top of mind for many people these days. You might be finding yourself in limbo right now, wondering if youâre next on the list to receive a pink slip. Thereâs no question that a concern like that is a major contributor to our overall stress and mental health. The psychological and emotional impact that comes with layoffs is huge, so today, Iâm resharing a 2022 episode updated for 2025 with practical strategies for how to address the overall worry that your job is next on the chopping block.
Keep your head on straight in this endlessly swerving era with concrete action steps, including
Why planning ahead beats burying your head in the sand;The vital importance of prioritizing your mental health;How phoning a friend will help keep your feet on the ground;What your past resilience can teach you about your situation right now.Related Links:
Episode 68, I Got FiredâHelp! - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode68Episode 402, How to Financially Prepare for Layoffs - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode402Episode 457, How to Explain Your Layoff in a Job Interview - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode457Episode 500, How to Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode500Working Identity: Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing Your Career by Herminia Ibarra - https://herminiaibarra.com/working-identity-book/Reuters, US announced job cuts surge in March on Doge hit, recruitment firm Challenger says - https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/us-announced-job-cuts-surge-march-doge-hit-recruitment-firm-challenger-says-2025-04-03/CNBC, U.S. payrolls rose by 228,000 in March, but unemployment rate increases to 4.2% - https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/04/jobs-report-march-2025-.htmlHIRED: our Job Search Accelerator - https://www.bossedup.org/gethiredBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
Job searching in the current âwhite collar recessionâ can be truly daunting. Today, Iâm joined by Dr. Kyle Elliott, a career coach and mental health expert who helps people âown their fabulousnessâ and elevate their careers. We cover some of our favorite tactics for focusing on what you can control during this tumultuous time so you can propel yourself into the next job opportunity without losing hope.
Level up your search with Kyleâs actionable strategies to land your next job:
Why itâs no longer enough to be qualified for a job;The drawbacks of the buckshot approach to job applications;What the right amount of resume and cover letter tailoring looks like;How to tactically approach your networking for real results.Related Links:
S&P Global, Layoffs surge in US white collar jobs as rates, AI alter office work - https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/articles/2024/11/layoffs-surge-in-us-white-collar-jobs-as-rates-ai-alter-office-work-85986794Business Insider, Americans with a college degree say they'd need at least a $100K salary to change jobs. But roles that pay in that range are getting harder to find - https://www.businessinsider.com/100k-salary-jobs-hard-find-americans-with-college-degrees-2024-5Reuters, US job openings decline as labor market steadily slows - https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/us-job-openings-fall-sharply-december-layoffs-low-2025-02-04/Episode 453, Prioritizing Your Job Search While Holding Down a Full-Time Job - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode453Episode 452, Redefining Success: Women and the Fight for a Fair Economy - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode452Episode 455, How to Create a Sustainable Job Search Schedule When Youâre Unemployed - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode455Episode 449, Your Cover Letter is Better With Bullet Points - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode449Kyle Elliott Consulting - https://caffeinatedkyle.com/Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylecromerelliott/HIRED: A Job Search Accelerator to Land Your Dream Job - https://www.bossedup.org/gethiredBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
What can your workplace do to celebrate holidays like Womenâs History Month the ârightâ way? Whether youâre proud of how your organization shows support for marginalized groups in the workplace or feel like it could be doing more, my conversation with DEI educator and Ampersand Workspace founder Veronique Porter is just as (if not more) relevant today as when it first aired in May of 2023.
Veronique shares what her experience as a Black American woman, her education in international development and American studies and culture, and her work as a facilitator has taught her about the best way to approach this often fraught topicâa way to create company events and initiatives for heritage holidays that uphold both company and employee values and stand to make a real difference.
Learn how your organization can host outstanding and inclusive cultural events:
Why workplace wokeness doesnât detract from the financial bottom line (and actually does the opposite);The significance of spending money and resources on heritage events;Why itâs vital to give every employee the chance to get involved;The importance of getting clear on the companyâs values before diving in.Related Links:
McKinsey: These Women Experience the Highest Levels of Microaggressions - https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/sustainable-inclusive-growth/chart-of-the-day/these-women-experience-the-highest-levels-of-workplace-microaggressionsNew York Times, âGoogle Calendar Deletes Womenâs History Month and Other Cultural Eventsâ - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/technology/google-black-history-womens-history.htmlThe Art of Gathering by Priya Parker - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-art-of-gathering-how-we-meet-and-why-it-matters-priya-parker/588739?ean=9781594634932&next=tThe Bossed Up Sports Reference case study - https://www.bossedup.org/forteamsMorgan Freeman on why he doesn't want a 'Black History Month' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpnpIhqSLtoEpisode 304, White Fragility, White Women's Tears, and Dismantling White Supremacy - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode304Connect with Veronique Porter on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/veroniqueporter/Learn more about Ampersand Workspace - https://ampersand-workspace.com/LEVEL UP: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
How can you reclaim your power in a job thatâs just âgood enoughâ?
It turns out The Perfect Job isnât nearly as common as the LinkedIn posts would have us believe. Most of us spend our working hours in a job thatâs okay but far from perfect. The good news is that you can thrive in a just-okay career if you embrace the art of âleading yourself.â
In this episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Lotardo to talk about this very concept, which doubles as the title of her new book, Leading Yourself. Elizabeth has spent years helping people at all different stages of their careers discover the potential that awaits when they stop pursuing perfection and begin taking charge of the job theyâre already in.
Learn to maximize the job you already have by uncovering:
The reason we feel like weâre failing if we arenât holding out for the perfect job;Why it can be empowering to âgive up on the dreamâ of getting a paycheck from our passionHow small changes in your day-to-day can make a huge difference;And when you might need to phone it in before you fall apart.Related Links:
Leading Yourself: Find More Joy, Meaning, and Opportunities in the Job You Already Have (Despite Imperfect Bosses, Weird Economies, Lethargic Coworkers, Annoying Systems, and Too Many Deliverables) - https://bookshop.org/p/books/leading-yourself-elizabeth-lotardo/20999467?ean=9781394238705&next=tElizabethâs website - https://www.elizabethlotardo.com/Follow Elizabeth on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethlotardoDrop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less by Tiffany Dufu - https://bookshop.org/p/books/drop-the-ball-achieving-more-by-doing-less-tiffany-dufu/8440970LEVEL UP: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
Feel like youâre the only one keeping your friendships going? Recently, I received a letter from a listener about an extremely relatable issue: how to build or rebuild stronger friendships when it seems to be increasingly difficult to do so.
Youâve probably experienced some shifts in friend frequency and intensity throughout your adult years. Making plans and finding the right people to share platonic relationships with gets harder as our priorities shift and our lives get more hectic. In this episode, I explore some of the ways Iâve dealt with this increasingly common and publicized problem myself.
Spark some hope with these actionable approaches to fixing your friendships:
Identify exactly whatâs missing from your relationships;Normalize and ritualize casual hosting;Keep resentment from curbing your call for companions.Related Links:
Iâm Starting to Think You Guys Donât Really Want a âVillageâ on Slate - https://slate.com/life/2024/11/parenting-advice-friends-loneliness-village.htmlStuff Mom Never Told You, Can We Be Friends? - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-stuff-mom-never-told-you-21123631/episode/can-we-be-friends-30231271/Americans Need to Party More on The Atlantic - https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2025/01/throw-more-parties-loneliness/681203/Bossed Up Episode 479: Americaâs Parents Are Not Okay - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode479TAKE ACTION with Bossed Up - https://www.bossedup.org/takeactionBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
How do you get what you need from the people in charge?
Itâs not just people managers who need to be good at influencing conversations; anyone who interacts with a supervisor or even a more dominant personality benefits from learning how to manage up. Thatâs what Iâm covering today with Melody Wilding, the author of a new book, âManaging Up: How to Get What You Need From the People in Charge.â
The book combines Melodyâs work in emotion research and therapy with her professional development experience to teach everyoneâfrom the new hire to the department directorâhow to communicate with confidence and comprehensive understanding, regardless of how different their and their bossâs communication styles might be. Improving this skill set has huge positive effects on not just how we rise at work but also how much we enjoy our time there.
Hear Melodyâs insights to expertly manage your workplace conversations, including:
Why you need to get into your bossâs head;How to set boundaries that ensure your time and expertise are respected; How to plant the seed for your next promotion;Where assertive communication and advocacy at work overlap.Related Links:
Order âManaging Up: How to Get What You Need From the People in Chargeâ - https://melodywilding.com/managingup/Melodyâs website - https://melodywilding.com/Episode 218, âManaging Your Inner Criticâ - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode218SPEAK UP: An Assertive Leadership Course for Women in the Workplace - https://www.bossedup.org/speakupBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
Youâve heard of paid family leaveâbut what about paid prenatal leave?
Todayâs episode highlights good news for women, workers, and families in the Empire State. As of January 1, 2025, New York enacted a first-of-its-kind new benefit that provides 20 hours of paid prenatal leave benefits to all pregnant private-sector workers.
Learn more about this groundbreaking new law and what it could mean for the rest of us:
What rights pregnant New York workers are now entitled to;How this benefit came to pass in the New York State House;And how we might advocate for similar legislation nationwide.Related Links:
Episode 414, New Rights for Pregnant Workers - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode414Episode 311, How to Talk About Marital Status, Parental Status, and Pregnancy in the Interview - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode311Episode 494, Matrescence and the Transformation of Motherhood - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode494TAKE ACTION with Bossed Up - https://www.bossedup.org/takeactionBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
What do you know about matrescence? Most people will agree that everything changes with parenthood, and thatâs what this term covers: the process of becoming a mother. Yet, despite shared private understanding and a large body of recent research on all the physiological and mental effects, many policies and medical processes continue to ignore what mothers have always known.
Lucy Jones is a journalist and the author of Matrescene: On The Metamorphosis of Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood. In this episode, we delve into whatâs lacking in support for matrescence and why, and how ongoing research, policy changes, and sharing information through resources like Lucyâs book can help change the conversation. Whether youâre already a mother, are considering becoming one, or support one in any way, Lucyâs insights will be enlightening and empowering.
Discover the details of matrescence and why we need to talk more about it:
The origins and importance of having a word for this universal, natural experience;The impact of not having enough information in the early months and years of parenthood;The permanent changes the brain goes through during this period;The social disconnect between the expectation to give birth and the lack of support.Related Links:
Matrescence: On Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood by Lucy Jones - https://bookshop.org/p/books/matrescence-on-the-mind-body-spirit-transformations-of-pregnancy-childbirth-and-motherhood-lucy-jones/20398692Lucyâs website - https://lucyfjones.com/Discover all of Lucyâs books: https://lucyfjones.com/books/Lucy on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lucyfjones/Episode 333, An Honest Look Into Motherhood and Health - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode333Episode 488, Talking Menopause at Work - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode488Pregnancy leads to long-lasting changes in human brain structure, Nature Neuroscience - https://www.nature.com/articles/nn.4458The Birth Of A Mother by Alexandra Sacks - https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/08/well/family/the-birth-of-a-mother.htmlOf Woman Born: Motherhood as Experience and Institution by Adrienne Rich - https://bookshop.org/p/books/of-woman-born-motherhood-as-experience-and-institution-adrienne-rich/8794956?ean=9780393541427LEVEL UP: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
Todayâs episode marks my return from maternity leave, and a lot has happened in the world since I was last behind the mic! Iâm kicking off my return with a recap of the past few months and sharing my future vision for the Bossed Up podcast.
Tune in to hear my thoughts on election 2024, transitioning from one child to two, and how the many hats I wear will impact the conversations we cover here in the coming months.
Tune in for some hot takes, reflections, and my vision for the future, including:
Two observations that stuck out to me most during this campaign cycle;How becoming a âgirl momâ has impacted my mindset;And a few experiments Iâll be exploring with the podcast this year.Related Links:
Episode 479: Americaâs Parents Are Not Okay - http://bossedup.org/episode479Episode 477: The Impact of State Abortion Bans on HR Politics - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode477Episode 469: Surprising Trends Impacting Women At Work - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode469Episode 463: A Different Approach To My Second Maternity Leave - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode463Boy Mom: Reimagining Boyhood In The Age of Impossible Masculinity by Ruth Whippman - https://bookshop.org/p/books/boymom-reimagining-boyhood-in-the-age-of-impossible-masculinity-ruth-whippman/20583177?ean=9780593577639&next=t&next=tNYT: Masculinity is on the Ballot https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/17/opinion/masculinity-liberal-conservative.htmlWTF Podcast with Marc Maron - https://www.wtfpod.com/podcastTAKE ACTION with Bossed Up - https://www.bossedup.org/takeactionBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ -
How can positive psychology help curb burnout? Weâre a bunch of overachievers here in the Bossed Up community, and burnout is a pretty common thread between us. Burnout is painful, frustrating, andâas my guest on this episode explainsâmore avoidable than we might think if weâre willing to work on âworking happier.â
Stella Grizont was named the worldâs leading happiness expert by TIME Magazine. She uses her master's in Applied Positive Psychology to help leaders find career fulfillment and organizations engage their employees more deeply. We discuss her recent book and how her approach can help you help yourself, leading to more enjoyment in work and in life.
Embrace Stellaâs thoughtful approach to positive psychology by uncovering:
The impact of negativity bias and a play mindset when navigating uncertainty;How to practice self-compassion when waffling between anxiety and excitement;Learned optimism and the three Ps that can help you cultivate a brighter outlook;Why we should focus on âWhat do I want to be?â before âWhat do I want to do?âRelated Links:
The Work Happiness Method: Master the 8 Skills of Career Fulfillment - https://www.stellagrizont.com/work-happiness-method-bookDownload the Vision Generator - https://stellagrizont.mykajabi.com/visiongeneratorSign up for Stellaâs newsletter on her website - https://www.stellagrizont.com/Connect with Stella on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stella-grizont-a4b7792/Connect with Stella on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stellagrizont/Oprah speaks to finding your vision - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfrOcfc8zNsLEVEL UP: a Leadership Accelerator for Women on the Rise - https://www.bossedup.org/levelupBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ - Laat meer zien
