Best Per My Last Email Podcasts (2025)

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From “Yes Man” Bosses to Conflicting Feedback: We Answer Your Career Advice Questions 34:31

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle are responding to listener-submitted career advice questions…and they’re juicy! From how to handle conflicting feedback to wading through the “work fluff”, this episode is chock-full of useful tactics for handling tricky work situations. 00:00 Intro 01:25 Grab Bag Question #1 - communication issues 06:38 Grab Bag Que…

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How do I give myself permission to rest? 34:45

12d ago34:45

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It’s our final episode of this season of Per My Last Email, and we’re tackling a topic a lot of people struggle with: rest. Today’s letter-writer was recently laid off, and they know they need to to take a break. They can afford to take a break. Their partner supports them taking a break. And yet… they’re still struggling to let themselves actually…

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8 | Are you eating good nutrition, but can't lose weight? 5 simple adjustments to kickstart weight loss. 24:04

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Welcome back! Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right — eating healthy foods, watching your portions, following all the “good” advice — yet the scale just won’t budge? You’re not alone. In this episode of More Than a Number, we dive into a real conversation I had with a new client (one that I have with people all the time!) about why …

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Is Dating Your Coworker Ever Worth It? 34:17

8d ago34:17

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle debate whether you should or should NOT pursue your office crush. That’s right—we’re talking office romance this week, and Kaila and Kyle hold strongly opposing positions on the matter, based in part on their own personal experiences. 00:00 Intro 02:57 Historical context for the conversation 04:23 Kaila’s opinion on …

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7 | Why "trying to" is holding you back from weight loss... 26:02

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I'm so glad you're here! In this episode of More Than a Number, we dig into one of the most powerful mindset shifts for lasting weight loss: identity-based habits. Instead of seeing ourselves as someone who’s trying to be healthy, we step into the truth that we are healthy people who show up for ourselves daily. I share my own story of living like …

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Is it Cringe to Try Hard at Work? 36:34

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Is it cringe to try too hard? In this episode, Kaila and Kyle are joined by Normal Gossip co-creator and Defector Media co-owner Alex Sujong Laughlin to talk about the ins and outs of being a “try hard” at work. Alex’s new podcast, Try Hard, documents people attempting things that they’re afraid to do, and in this episode you’ll hear about a couple…

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6 | You don't need motivation to lose weight. But you DO need this 1 thing... 30:39

15d ago30:39

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Hey Friends! In this episode, we dive into one of the most important truths about health: motivation won’t get you where you want to go—consistency will. I share some personal stories (yes, even about eyelashes and unfinished books!) to show why waiting to “feel motivated” keeps us stuck in cycles of starting over. I’ll walk you through why discipl…

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Why Middle Managers Matter More Than You Think 31:13

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the current trend of laying off middle managers and the flattening of organizations, the impact this can have on individuals, and why we can’t forget the key roles that middle managers have in your career. 00:00 Intro 01:43 Who are the middle managers? 04:15 Stats illustrating the decline of the middle manage…

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5 | Grocery Shopping 101: 3 Rules for Stress Free, Smart Shopping (Meal Prep part 2) 27:23

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Welcome back! If meal prep is the “what,” grocery shopping is the “how.” And let’s be honest—if you’ve ever walked into the store hungry, list-less, and overwhelmed by all the shiny new snacks on the shelves, you know how easy it is to spend too much, buy too much, and waste too much. In this episode of the More Than a Number podcast, I’m sharing m…

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How to Survive in an AI-Dominated Job Market 34:04

29d ago34:04

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss how AI is impacting the job market, what the future of work may look as more roles and industries become automated, and how to stand out in the age of AI-assisted hiring processes. 00:00 Intro 01:41 Research on the impact of AI on job seekers 06:28 The rise of the “he-cession” 10:07 How AI is impacting the jo…

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4 | Meal Prep Made Simple: 3 Strategies that Actually Work (Part 1) 27:33

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Hey, you! Thanks so much for being here! Ever get inspired by those Instagram and TikTok meal prep videos… only to spend too much money at the grocery store, shove everything in the fridge, get overwhelmed, and end up ordering pizza instead? 🙋‍♀️ You are so not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking meal prep down into three simple, doable strategies…

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How to Navigate a Toxic Work Environment 39:40

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the three most problematic toxic workplace scenarios, and how to manage each of them. Plus, wait ‘til the end to hear a bonus fourth toxic workplace scenario that you probably haven’t considered. 00:00 Intro 01:42 Defining “toxicity” in the workplace 04:14 Stats on toxic workplaces 05:43 Toxic coworkers and h…

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3 | Are You Sabotaging Your Daytime Healthy Habits at Night? 29:16

1M ago29:16

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Do you keep setting a goal to wake up earlier for a better morning routine to fuel your weight loss only to keep starting again on Monday because you can’t seem to make it happen? Maybe you want to exercise or journal, meditate, eat breakfast, pack your lunch, whatever… But you just can’t seem to get out of the habit of hitting snooze for 2 hours a…

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The Leadership Traits the Top 1% of Executives Use to Climb the Ladder 39:03

1M ago39:03

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle get educated on the four most important qualities of leadership that separate the top 1% of executives from the rest. Cassie Young, General Partner at Primary Venture Partners, joins Kaila and Kyle this week to discuss why these are the most important (and underappreciated) leadership traits, and why it’s important t…

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2 | Nix the Nutrition (aka food) Noise 28:10

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Did you feel finally SEEN the first time you heard the term “food noise?” Are you shocked to learn that constantly thinking about food is not “normal?” You are not alone, my friend. If you’re anything like me and have struggled with excess weight for years, you likely also struggle with that constant war in your brain over food. Should I be eating …

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1| Weight Loss Made Simple With This 1 Shift 27:23

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Hey, Friend! Thank you so much for being here! If you have been up, down and all around with your weight for as long as you can remember and you always feel like you’re in a place where you “need to lose some weight” but can’t seem to make progress… You are not gonna to want to miss this kickoff episode of the More Than A Number podcast. In this ep…

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My team expects me to solve all their problems—help! 35:57

2M ago35:57

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Today’s letter-writer has become a human “answer machine”: She’s her team’s first (and only) stop to get questions answered and problems solved. But these constant interruptions are leaving her with no time to do her own work, and making her question her skills as a manager. Listen in as Jen and Sara help this manager see that sometimes, stepping b…

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Can You Get Wealthy With Just Your 9 to 5 Job Anymore? 38:57

2M ago38:57

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle are discussing whether or not you can actually get wealthy in your 9 - 5 alone anymore. Is the American Dream dead, or just evolved? Listen to hear their takes on the best types of companies to work for if you want to build wealth without the side hustle. 00:00 Intro 01:40 How money has played a role in career motiva…

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Trailer | No Shame in my Weight Game: More Than a Number Trailer 4:39

2M ago4:39

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Have you been weight watching since the womb? Are you feeling defeated after a season of weight gain? Are you carrying around an overwhelming sense of guilt or shame over another failed attempt at keeping the weight off? Have you been successful on a diet only to have your lost pounds find their way back to you soon after you go off the diet? I’m h…

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Balancing Friendship Inside & Outside of Work, with Morning Brew Daily’s Neal Freyman & Toby Howell 36:49

2M ago36:49

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle are joined by Morning Brew Daily hosts Neal Freyman and Toby Howell to talk about a subject they know better than anyone—the reality of having a work bestie. Listen to hear Neal and Toby share the story of how they went from colleagues, to friends, to podcast co-hosts, and the unexpected benefits and potential drawba…

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What Parental Leave is Actually Like 39:48

2M ago39:48

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss Kyle’s experience of paternity leave so far, what’s been the most surprising to him, and how he’s feeling about returning to his 9 to 5. 00:00 Intro 01:32 Stats on maternity vs. paternity leave in the U.S. 05:02 Research on the impact of taking paternity leave on a father’s brain 08:11 How pat leave has been …

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Business IS Personal, and Other Non-Obvious Truths 31:48

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle debate what they consider to be some non-obvious but very real truths about the nature of work and career. Plus, listen ‘til the end of the episode to hear Kaila’s bonus productivity hack. 00:00 Intro 00:26 “Per YOUR Last Email” segment 02:32 Non-Obvious Truth #1 05:30 The 3 “right” ways to be exploited at work 11:35…

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Should I give up on success? 29:22

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Today’s letter-writer is filling about five different roles at his company—and feels like he’s failing at all of them. Add in gaslighting executives and the finite number of hours in a workday, and he’s about ready to shut down entirely. Should he just take off all these extra hats and quiet-quit? Should he just care less about work? Listen in as J…

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The 4 Types of Jobs Everyone Should Experience at Least Once 38:00

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss and debate the four types of jobs that they think everyone should have at least once in their career. Plus, listen ‘til the end to hear Kaila’s work fail of the week. 00:00 Intro 01:06 Job #1 06:21 Pros and cons of working for a name brand 10:54 Job #2 20:04 Job #3 23:44 Job #4 29:32 Sequencing your career tr…

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Why Office Politics Can Actually Be a Good Thing 38:27

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the ins and outs of office politics, what it REALLY is, and how to improve on your office politicking skills in order to advance your career. 00:00 Intro 03:09 The two buckets of office politics 07:48 Can you opt out of office politics? 10:24 Advice for groups who face more biases in the workplace 12:57 MIT s…

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How to Motivate Yourself – Even When You’re Burned Out 38:15

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, and how to artificially generate it when you find yourself lacking motivation. 00:00 Intro 00:51 Intrinsic motivation vs extrinsic motivation 03:08 Kyle’s intrinsic motivation vs Kaila’s extrinsic motivation 08:56 How Kaila hacks her motivation 14:52 …

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Am I the A-Hole? Coworker Gifts, Applying for the Same Job As Your Friend, and More 29:06

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle dive into some conversation-sparking Reddit “Am I the A******?” submissions, and give their candid opinions on each. From whether or not you should share details of your personal life with your coworkers, to the ethics of applying for the same job as a friend, Kaila and Kyle bring some strong opinions. 00:00 Intro 00…

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Can I get a do-over? 34:13

3M ago34:13

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Today’s letter writers thought they had their work lives sorted. But… turns out, maybe not. Should they start a new job search? And if they do, what questions should they ask themselves—and their prospective employers? Listen in as Jen and Sara help these folks pause their panic and get choosy—instead of waiting around to be chosen. Links: Check ou…

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How to Handle Failure Like a Pro 36:47

4M ago36:47

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle talk about their biggest work fails, a different way to think about failure beyond simply as a “learning opportunity,” and share tactics on how to best move through and recover from failures in both work and career. 00:00 Intro 00:40 Kaila’s biggest work failure 04:20 Kyle’s biggest work failure 09:34 The problem wit…

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Why “High Agency” Might Be the Secret to Growing Your Career 38:22

4M ago38:22

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss what having high agency at work really means, the problems having high agency poses in certain contexts, and how to cultivate more of it in order to help your career. 00:00 Intro 01:20 Defining what having “high agency” is 06:52 The elements of high agency 10:34 An important point about having agency 14:17 An…

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My team won’t stop trauma dumping—help! 28:06

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It’s Groundhog Day for today’s letter-writer—every time she meets with her direct report for a one-on-one, they spend the entire meeting trauma dumping. It’s gotten to the point where this manager is feeling herself zoning out during their time together, and she’s worried she’s become a bad manager. Is it her job to be the team’s emotional sponge, …

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On Steve Madden’s Viral Interview and Politics in the Workplace 40:27

4M ago40:27

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the viral Steve Madden interview and debate whether CEOs and corporations should be expressing their political views, as well as how to navigate politics in the workplace. 00:00 Intro 01:24 Steve Madden’s viral Cutting Room Floor interview 06:26 Lulu Cheng Meservey on “going direct” as a business leader 07:29…

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Should I feel guilty for leaving? 23:37

4M ago23:37

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Today’s letterwriter feels like she’s living a double life. As the only content strategist at an enterprise-level org, she’s burning herself out leading too many initiatives and trying to convince too many people to care about her work… only to go home and spend her evenings applying for jobs elsewhere. Should she feel guilty for being such an outs…

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Is People Pleasing Holding Your Career Back? 39:00

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle dive into the problems with being a “people pleaser”, and how to balance being agreeable enough while also being effective and impactful at work. Plus, Kaila introduces The Workplace People Pleasing Matrix. 00:00 Intro 00:44 Defining what “people pleasing” actually is 01:55 Why the term “people pleaser” is inflammato…

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Everything You Know About Work Stress is Wrong 34:34

4M ago34:34

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss work stress and whether we’ve been thinking about it in the wrong way. There’s clearly such a thing as too much stress, but what about too little? And is there an ideal amount of stress we should be aiming for in order to be most successful at our jobs? 00:00 Intro 00:24 APA stats on stress and anxiety 02:53 …

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Busting Myths About the Most Common Career Cliches 34:52

5M ago34:52

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss common career tropes and debate whether or not the sayings hold up. Is HR really not your friend? Are your connections more important than your skills? Listen and find out. 00:00 Intro 00:36 Career myth #1 - “No one knows what they’re doing.” 07:35 Career myth #2 - “HR is not your friend.” 12:51 Career myth #…

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How to Be Happier at Work, with Dr. Laurie Santos 33:38

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle are joined by Yale professor and host of The Happiness Lab podcast, Dr. Laurie Santos, to talk about the small ways you can find more meaning in your job, and the adjustments that help increase our happiness and well being at work. 00:00 Intro 00:44 Dr. Laurie Santos Intro 01:47 How much does your work factor into yo…

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Why Is AI So Annoying? 37:29

5M ago37:29

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the problems with the current conversation around AI, and debate the issues with and the benefits of the technology for the workforce, society, and individuals. 00:00 Intro 00:57 The problem with the discourse around AI 05:42 Why we’re not having good faith arguments around AI 09:43 The three use cases for AI…

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We Made You a Report Card for Your Job – Here’s Why 32:39

5M ago32:39

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle talk about the value of giving your job its own performance review, the most effective way to do it, and the lowest rated jobs from their own career experiences. Get your copy of the Rate Your Job Template here! 00:00 Intro 06:46 The Rate Your Job Template 13:38 Explaining the template through an example 15:55 How Ka…

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When A Side Hustle Is (and Isn’t) Worth It 32:50

6M ago32:50

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle dive into what exactly constitutes a “side hustle”, and the circumstances in which it IS and ISN’T worth having one. Not all side hustles are created equal. 00:00 Intro 03:11 Average income earned from a side hustle 05:11 The issue with the term “side hustle” 08:00 The most common types of side hustles 14:45 “Accepta…

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Can You Recession-Proof Your Job? 37:20

6M ago37:20

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle dive into tips and tactics on the best way to protect your job and prepare yourself for potential job cuts during a recession. 00:00 Intro 00:27 Listener email 03:19 What happens during a recession 06:24 What you can do to prepare yourself professionally if you are currently employed 09:10 “T-Shaped skills” 13:45 The…

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Can You Be TOO Efficient at Work? 30:59

6M ago30:59

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the reason why efficiency shouldn’t be the goal at work, and how to actually get better at your job. 00:00 Intro 00:41 Our obsession with efficiency 02:26 The problem with the conversation around AI 06:46 What you lose when you focus too much on efficiency 11:42 When Kaila over-focused on efficiency in her ca…

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Tackling Difficult Conversations with Erin McGoff 36:03

6M ago36:03

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss how to have those difficult conversations at work with career advice expert Erin McGoff of @advicewitherin. From addressing your lazy coworker to handling your micromanaging boss, Kaila, Kyle, and Erin offer specific tactics and approaches for conducting these challenging conversations. 00:00 Intro 00:55 How …

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We React to Corporate Espionage: Rippling v Deel 30:40

7M ago30:40

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle dig into the details of the Rippling v Deel corporate espionage lawsuit, and why—even if you aren’t a corporate spy yourself—it should matter to you. 00:00 Intro 00:51 Background 07:26 Our reaction to the Rippling v Deel case 12:36 Remembering what Slack really is 18:08 What kind of information is okay to take with y…

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Are You a Bad Person If Your Job Doesn't Align With Your Values? 33:04

7M ago33:04

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle get philosophical and discuss the ethics of working for a company that doesn’t align with your values. Is it ever acceptable to work at a job that you perceive as immoral? And what can you do if you have to work at such a place? 00:00 Intro 05:30 Whether or it’s morally okay to work somewhere that goes against your v…

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Is Nepotism In The Workplace Actually Bad? 36:02

7M ago36:02

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the difference between nepotism vs. networking in the workplace, and how to make nepotism work for you even when you don’t think you have the connections you need to secure an opportunity. 00:00 Intro 00:46 Defining a “nepo baby” 04:54 How common workplace nepotism actually is 09:03 When people are, and are n…

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Are Millennial Managers Too “Soft?” 34:24

7M ago34:24

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss whether or not millennial managers are too soft, the different styles of management, and how to navigate giving tough feedback. 00:00 Intro 02:29 How Kaila and Kyle define a “millennial manager” 07:49 The difference between a good millennial manager and a bad millennial manager 10:08 Previous generations vs m…

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Am I The A**hole? Revenge Quitting, Work Frenemies, and More 25:28

7M ago25:28

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We’ve done it again—this week Kaila and Kyle read and respond to your “am I the a**hole?” submissions around your work-specific situations…and they do not hold back. 00:00 Intro 01:02 AITA scenario 1 | vengeful quitter 05:37 AITA scenario 2 | “friend” exploitation 09:57 AITA scenario 3 | senior exec’s personal tragedy 14:44 AITA scenario 4 | Reddit…

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What Do DEI Rollbacks Mean For You? 36:12

8M ago36:12

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the recent headlines around DEI, the potential implications of these measures, and what actually makes the most effective teams. 00:00 Intro 00:43 Recent headlines around DEI 06:05 Listener email 12:04 Stats around DEI from Morning Brew’s Insights and Analytics team 16:34 Why having a diverse workforce helps …

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The Best Tips for Negotiating a Higher Salary, with Salary Transparent Street 35:37

8M ago35:37

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle are joined by Hannah Williams, founder and host of @SalaryTransparentStreet, to talk about the importance of salary transparency, why it’s still such an uncomfortable thing to talk about, and how to negotiate for a higher salary. 00:00 Intro 00:45 Hannah Williams and Salary Transparent Street 01:24 When Hannah first …