Podcast Episodes

Making Connections with Susan McPherson

Episode 229

We’ve all heard the age-old phrase, “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” While being knowledgeable can keep you in a great role, your network can open doors to your next opportunity. Today’s …

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

ChatGPT and you

Episode 228

At the end of 2022, OpenAI released the generative AI- powered chatbot ChatGPT to the public. We immediately put it to the test, using the chatbot to tell stories, write code, and even engage in phil…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Jessi gets organized with Tiago Forte

Episode 227

We spend what feels like half our lives on our devices. All our ideas and projects eventually find their way to a phone, tablet or laptop. How can we possibly keep track of them all? Just as our phys…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Why quitting works with Julia Keller

Episode 226

In a culture that values perseverance, quitting is often seen as failure. We’re encouraged to stick out jobs, hobbies, and often, people as to not be labeled a “quitter”. So what do we do when someth…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Bonus: Megan Rapinoe on leveling the playing field

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Changing work cultures with Dr. Ben Michaelis

Episode 225

On the first day of a new job, we all cross our fingers hoping for supportive co-workers and empathetic managers, but the fact of the matter is that a positive office environment takes work– and not …

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Debating our way to understanding with Bo Seo

Episode 224

Before Jessi sat down with champion debater and disagreement expert Bo Seo, our team would have mostly told you that the goal of a solid relationship or colleagueship is being able to avoid disagreem…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Aurora James on igniting a movement

Episode 223

Three summers ago, a major retailer phoned designer Aurora James, asking for help. At the height of the protests surrounding the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police, this retailer wanted ad…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

The WGA and the changing nature of work

Episode 222

In an effort to get a fair deal with the AMPTP - the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) has been on strike since May 2nd of this year. A month lat…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

Making negotiations mutual with Barry Nalebuff

Episode 221

This holiday weekend, we’re bringing back last year’s conversation on negotiation with Barry Nalebuff. Barry is an entrepreneur and Professor at Yale University’s School of Management. He's the autho…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago