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Episode 43
Everyone says people don’t want to work. But the real problem? Work stopped working.
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Tariffs are supposed to protect jobs. So why are people losing them?
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The job market looks great. But under the surface? It’s starting to crack. This feels like the dot-com bubble all over again—just with AI this time.
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Job hunting feels like a scam. And recruiting? Just as bad.It's all ghosting, fake promises, and awkward interviews no one wants to be in. In this episode, we dive into the mess.
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Dealing with a toxic, controlling boss? You’re not alone.
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Layoffs suck. But what if they could be the best thing that ever happened to you?
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Why do some workplaces feel inspiring… while others feel like a nightmare? The answer: Leadership.
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AI is evolving faster than ever… But what does that mean for you?
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Most people don’t know why work feels so hard. In this episode we explore why.
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In today's episode, we talk about why work communication is so frustrating.
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In this episode, we talk about the differences between Gen Z and millennials when it comes to work.
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In this video, we talk about the assassination of Brian Thompson, the CEO of the U.S. health insurance company UnitedHealthcare, who was shot and killed in Midtown Manhattan.
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In this episode of the "Make Work Not Suck" podcast, we dive into career regrets and the decisions we wish we had made differently.
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This episode shows how we can make work better in 2025 by focusing on people, not just productivity.
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We react to Jocko Willink's popular video about the five signs of weak leadership.
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Are you burned out or just bored at work?
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4-day workweeks, unlimited PTO, and no meetings. Are they making work better or creating new problems?
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The growing push to end remote work for federal jobs.
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True leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about stepping in to help and supporting your team
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There are two wolves inside us all: the Wolf of Gratitude and the Wolf of Complaining. Which one are you feeding?
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Dive deep into how to find the perfect balance between your personal and professional life.
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Ryan and Daniel share personal stories of burnout.
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How to avoid getting stuck in a cycle of backward analysis without taking meaningful steps forward.
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One of the toughest aspects of professional life: layoffs and terminations.
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A scenario every business leader dreads—what happens when the boss goes on vacation?
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A former leader in a $12 billion multinational tech company shares her invaluable insights on navigating corporate challenges
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How political shifts impact companies at every level—from executive decisions down to the frontline employee’s daily tasks.
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Too many organizations jump straight to firing people when the results don’t match expectations, but the real issue often lies in unclear vision and a missing journey.
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The art of applying pressure strategically within your business. Knowing when to push, when to hold back, and how to avoid organizational whiplash.
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When you push SOPs that don’t align with the current state of your company, you create chaos, confusion, and inefficiency within your teams.
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Whether it’s sales versus operations, or budget constraints clashing with urgent software rollouts, conflicting priorities can grind progress to a halt and make work miserable for everyone.
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In this episode co-hosts Daniel Steere and Ryan Hodges relive one of the most dreaded aspects of any job: monotonous, repetitive tasks.
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One of the most common struggles for business leaders: finding a group of like-minded peers who truly understand your business challenges.
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The episode discusses the implications of moving backward through the stages of vision, journey, culture, and results, and introduces the concept of red lining and green lining in problem-solving.
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In this episode of the Make Work Not Suck podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of defining and assessing organizational health and effectiveness using a new paradigm, emphasizing alignment with vision and culture.
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In this episode of the Make Work Not Suck podcast, the hosts discuss practical applications of their framework for individuals, managers, and executives to improve workplace satisfaction.
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The "Make Work Not Suck" podcast discusses how to utilize the framework of vision, journey, culture, and results to improve workplace dynamics and balance organizational strengths.
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The podcast episode discusses the application of the paradigm shift towards making work more fulfilling, focusing on understanding individual strengths, weaknesses, and blind spots.
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The podcast episode discusses the importance of balancing results with the journey in business, highlighting how excessive focus on results can lead to detrimental consequences.
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The episode explores the importance of organizational culture in relation to roles, behaviors, and performance metrics, showcasing examples of both effective and ineffective cultures.
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The episode discusses the importance of the journey in achieving a vision, emphasizing the mental aspect and execution within a business, using examples like Chick-fil-A and Disney to illustrate successful customer experiences.
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The hosts delve into the distinctions between vision, purpose, mission, and values, emphasizing the necessity of aligning personal beliefs with organizational objectives.
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the need for a paradigm shift in thinking about work, emphasizing the balance between emotional intelligence (EQ) and intellectual intelligence (IQ) in organizations.
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The various root causes, such as outdated management structures, lack of autonomy, and overemphasis on outdated methodologies.
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