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The Day You Stopped Steering

The Day You Stopped Steering

Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcast Most people aren’t stuck. They’re drifting. That’s different. No one locked you in a bad job. No one secretly pulled the rug out from under your career. You just stopped steering. And you probably didn’t even notice when it...

The Work Didn’t Fail You. The Story Did.

The Work Didn’t Fail You. The Story Did.

Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcast You’re Not Undervalued. You’re Untranslated. People keep saying the rules changed. They didn’t. Perception has always determined who gets rewarded. That’s uncomfortable for people who believe good work should speak for itself....

Why Promotions Feel Like Progress But Aren’t

Why Promotions Feel Like Progress But Aren’t

Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcast Most professionals assume promotions equal progress. More money.More responsibility.More respect. And for a while, it works. Then something strange happens. You get the title.You get the raise.And instead of feeling more...

You’re Not Stuck. You’re Just Overexposed to One Employer.

You’re Not Stuck. You’re Just Overexposed to One Employer.

Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcast Every January, people tell themselves the same quiet story: Most professionals who feel “stuck” aren’t lacking talent, ambition, or opportunity. They’re overexposed. Overexposure happens quietly. It doesn’t look like failure....

204: Are You the Burger Flipper or the Boss [Podcast]

204: Are You the Burger Flipper or the Boss [Podcast]

So, are you the burger flipper or the boss? This is a question I ask my kids often. If you are a burger flipper, you do not have to think much. You just wait and do what you are told. You can be totally unengaged in your work. If you are the boss, you have 10,000...

201: Moving from Tech Expert to Leader [Podcast]

201: Moving from Tech Expert to Leader [Podcast]

Moving from tech expert to leader in your organization can be tricky. Scientists, engineers, developers, architects, and many other experts move into leadership positions every day. Many companies expect this transition to take place. But other companies do not see...

200: My Most Popular Podcast Episodes [Podcast]

200: My Most Popular Podcast Episodes [Podcast]

My Most Popular Podcast Episodes tell a story. The story is not about me, but more about you. What topics catch your attention? What are you most interested in hearing from me? What are you struggling with? Where do you want answers or insight? My Most Popular Podcast...

199: Waiting on Leadership [Podcast]

199: Waiting on Leadership [Podcast]

Waiting on leadership to show up and take action can be one of the most frustrating issues in corporate America. More frustrating than a bad tyrant of a boss is the absent boss. At least with that tyrant, you might learn what to expect. When absent and you are waiting...

195: Five Signs That it’s Time to Quit Your Job [Podcast]

195: Five Signs That it’s Time to Quit Your Job [Podcast]

The five signs that it's time to quit your job are easy to see from the outside. But often in the middle of the beast, we have clouded judgment. Here are the five signs you need to go, and some ideas of how to deal with things if you need to stay. Five Signs That it's...