Nov 9, 2023

Suzanne Lucas is the "Evil HR Lady." After a decade in corporate HR, she embarked on a new mission to enhance the world of work for all. She coaches and trains HR departments, speaks around the world, and is the mastermind behind the Evil HR Lady group on Facebook, which has become a community of more than 31,000...

Jul 5, 2023

What does it really take to be an effective senior leader? Beyond just getting promoted, what is it about people at higher levels that helps them genuinely succeed in those roles? In this episode, we explore:

• What skills people need to lead at different levels

• Paths toward gaining those skills, for both...

Jun 20, 2023

Sam Paustian-Underdahl is the Mary Tilley Bessemer Associate Professor of Business Administration in the Department of Management at Florida State University's College of Business, and we were honored to have her join us for a fantastic conversation about women, work, and why this topic matters. Sam’s research, which...

May 30, 2023

Who are YOU, really? In this episode, Ben and Chris explore how "real" you should be at work and in other social circles, including: 

• The benefits and potential pitfall of authenticity

• How authenticity plays out in groups and organizations

• Implications for all of us, for leaders, and for organizations

Links and...

Mar 6, 2023

It's common to hear people describe their work organizations as a "family." And that description is often made as a proud statement, as if to imply that an organization should operate or feel like a family. But that's problematic, as we discuss in this episode. Specifically, we explore:

• Why our use of metaphors...