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Unwritten Rules of Work: Why Capable People Stall & How to Win in Your 20s — Laura Massetti | Ep 34
Description
Feeling stuck, overlooked, or unsure how to advance in your career in your 20s? Former Fortune 100 executive and founder of Real Work Ready™️, Laura Massetti reveals the hidden “unwritten rules” of the workplace that no one teaches — yet everyone is judged by. Learn why smart, capable professionals often stall, how to build real workplace trust, navigate office politics, and own your career growth with clarity and confidence. Packed with practical strategies for young adults to move from confusion to ownership, stop guessing, and start winning at adulting in the professional world.
**Key Highlights:**
• The invisible rules that determine career success
• Why high performers get stuck and how to break through
• Building trust and respect through small daily behaviors
• Transitioning from corporate executive to helping Gen Z navigate work
• Mindset shifts for clarity, ownership, and long-term career growth
Connect with Laura Massetti
Website:http://www.realworkready.com/
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro & Welcome
0:38 - Laura Massetti Background: Fortune 100 to Real Work Ready
2:15 - The Unwritten Rules No One Teaches You
5:10 - Why Capable Professionals Stall in Their Careers
8:45 - Building Trust & Respect at Work
12:30 - Small Behaviors That Create Big Career Impact
15:20 - Mindset Shifts for Young Adults Navigating Work
18:40 - Practical Advice for Clarity & Ownership
21:15 - Rapid Fire Tips for Your 20s Career
23:50 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts