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The Way We Work
The Way We Work is an original video series where leaders and thinkers offer practical wisdom and insight into how we can adapt and thrive amid changing workplace conventions. Made possible with the support of Upwork.
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05:08
Tiffany Yu
How to help employees with disabilities thrive
5 minutes 8 seconds
What can we do to make workplaces more welcoming to people living with disabilities? Representation advocate Tiffany Yu shares three ways that employers can change and tap into every worker's skills and gifts.
04:11
Tsedal Neeley
4 ways to make hybrid work better for everyone
4 minutes 11 seconds
How can we rethink hybrid work so it brings out the best in both in-person and distributed employees? Leadership expert Tsedal Neeley shares the changes that we need to make in order to create workplaces that actually work -- no matter where you're located.
06:14
Marcos Salazar
5 steps to building a personal brand you feel good about
6 minutes 14 seconds
Whether you realize it or not, you have a personal brand, says social entrepreneur Marcos Salazar -- and you have the power to shape what it is. Here's how you can create a brand that captures who you are, who you'd like to be and how you want to make an impact on the world.
06:48
Dan Shipper
The unexpected key to boosting your productivity
6 minutes 48 seconds
Ever wished you could stop procrastinating and just be as efficient as a machine? Since you're a human, that's not going to happen -- but that's OK, says entrepreneur Dan Shipper. Here's how you can use awareness, observation and experimentation to clear your own way to getting more done.
07:18
Wendy Suzuki
How to calm your anxiety, from a neuroscientist
7 minutes 18 seconds
What if you could transform your anxiety into something you can actually use during your work day? Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki shares two evidence-based activities -- breathing and movement -- that can soothe your nervous system and fuel creativity and connection.
06:10
Nedra Glover Tawwab
Your 3-step guide to setting better boundaries at work
6 minutes 10 seconds
Know you should establish clear limits at work but not sure how to do it? Here are a few strategies from relationship therapist and author Nedra Glover Tawwab that can help you feel more empowered and less overwhelmed, both on and off the job.
05:36
Rob Cross
How to be a team player -- without burning out
5 minutes 36 seconds
Collaboration in the workplace is more important than ever -- but it's making us less productive in some ways. Here's what collaboration pioneer Rob Cross says is driving us to take on way too much -- and how we can reclaim our time and our peace of mind.
06:12
Gala Jackson
How to quit your job -- without ruining your career
6 minutes 12 seconds
Stuck in an unfulfilling or stagnant job? To achieve a smooth departure without burning bridges, try this three-step exit strategy from career coach Gala Jackson. She'll help you move on to your next position with courage, confidence and clarity.
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03:34
David Schonthal
How to introduce new ways of working ... that will actually stick
3 minutes 34 seconds
Have you ever worked at an organization where a promising policy or program was launched with great excitement, only to eventually fail? Most likely, sneaky psychological forces -- called frictions -- got in the way, says innovation expert David Schonthal. Here's what they are and how you can overcome them.
05:06
Ashley Whillans
3 rules for better work-life balance
5 minutes 6 seconds
Have you answered a work email during an important family event? Or taken a call from your boss while on vacation? According to behavioral scientist and Harvard Business School professor Ashley Whillans, "always-on" work culture is not only ruining our personal well-being -- but our work, as well. She shares which bad habits are stopping us from getting what we need out of our free time and three practical steps for setting boundaries that stick.
05:33
Amber Hikes
Want to truly succeed? Lift others up while you climb
5 minutes 33 seconds
It's up to all of us to create a more inclusive and diverse workplace. No matter where you are in your career journey, it's essential that you help others grow, even as you are growing yourself, says ACLU Chief Equity Officer Amber Hikes. She lays out three ways we can help each other succeed -- and empower and advance those who historically have been left behind.
05:08
Cindy Solomon
5 tips for dealing with meeting overload
5 minutes 8 seconds
Could this meeting have been an email? The phenomenon of "calendar creep," where meetings completely take over your work days, is wasting time, energy and productivity -- but you can take back control. Leadership expert Cindy Solomon shares her five tips for clearing up your schedule and getting your calendar to work for you, not against you.
05:44
Shu Matsuo Post
Why paternity leave benefits everyone
5 minutes 44 seconds
Paternity leave has many benefits for dads, their partners and their babies -- but did you know it also has surprising benefits for companies? This is what author Shu Matsuo Post learned from his seven transformative months of paternity leave -- and he says it can create more equal and diverse workplaces and even boost productivity.
05:48
Kim Scott and Trier Bryant
How to reduce bias in your workplace
5 minutes 48 seconds
We all have bias -- especially the unconscious kind -- and it's preventing us from doing our best work. Gone unchecked, bias can make employees feel resentful, frustrated and silenced, and it can even lead to outright discrimination and harassment. Check out three key ways to reduce bias at work, according to Just Work cofounders Kim Scott and Trier Bryant.
04:31
Julissa Prado
3 rules to help you build a successful business
4 minutes 31 seconds
Have an idea you're yearning to turn into a business? Julissa Prado, founder and CEO of Rizos Curls, explains how she was inspired by the Latino and immigrant communities she grew up in -- and shares 3 principles that guide her in her work.
04:51
Angela Garbes
What working parents really need from workplaces
4 minutes 51 seconds
What if we started treating parenting like the real work it is? Podcast host and CEO Angela Garbes details how working families have evolved -- and how companies haven't -- and gives insight into what parents really need from their colleagues and workplaces.
05:00
Ruchi Sinha
3 steps to getting what you want in a negotiation
5 minutes
We negotiate all the time at work -- for raises, promotions, time off -- and we usually go into it like it's a battle. But it's not about dominating, says organizational psychologist Ruchi Sinha. It's about crafting a relationship, understanding your needs and the other person's. Her three key steps will help you master this essential skill.
04:09
Morra Aarons-Mele
3 steps to stop remote work burnout
4 minutes 9 seconds
Too much screen time, too many video calls and too few boundaries make working from home hard for all of us. Podcast host and writer Morra Aarons-Mele shares honest advice on what you can learn from the introverts in your life about protecting your energy and your limits.
03:52
Paco de Leon
The secret to being a successful freelancer
3 minutes 52 seconds
Too often, freelancers are told they have to choose between being creative or making money. Financial expert Paco de Leon debunks this thinking -- and gives practical advice on how you can set yourself apart and get paid what you deserve.
04:33
Amy C. Edmondson
How to lead in a crisis
4 minutes 33 seconds
Humility, transparency and urgency are the keys to successfully steering an organization -- big or small -- through the challenges that come your way. Leadership expert Amy C. Edmondson provides clear advice and examples to help any leader rise to the occasion.
04:10
Aimée Eubanks Davis
How your unique story can get you hired
4 minutes 10 seconds
When searching for a job, you may feel like you're not good enough or qualified enough to get it. But you are. Here's how to take your doubts and struggles and turn them into strengths, according to Aimée Eubanks Davis, founder and CEO of Braven.
04:37
Gil Winch
How we can use the hiring process to bring out the best in people
4 minutes 37 seconds
Traditional job interviews are stressful interrogations that can often exclude marginalized populations. Here's how psychologist and entrepreneur Gil Winch says we can rethink hiring, training and onboarding to allow people to show their true potential.
04:09
Jennifer Petriglieri
How working couples can best support each other
4 minutes 9 seconds
It's possible to have a successful career AND a successful marriage. Professor and author Jennifer Petriglieri explains how you and your partner can make choices that work for your life together -- without sacrificing your individual aspirations.
04:38
Patrice Gordon
How reverse mentorship can help create better leaders
4 minutes 38 seconds
Employee diversity and inclusive leadership are goals for most organizations today, but how do we get there? Try a "reverse mentorship" program, which sets up junior team members to guide senior staff. Here are 6 tips to make reverse mentorship work, from executive coach and personal development advocate Patrice Gordon.
06:03
Micah Eames
How to come out at work, about anything
6 minutes 3 seconds
When TED media communication associate Micah Eames came out as trans at work, he quickly realized he'd need to start having tricky conversations with coworkers. Here's his advice for how you can open up about your identity at work and what your colleagues can do to help.
04:54
Patrick McGinnis
How to make faster decisions
4 minutes 54 seconds
In a world of endless reviews and options, it's easy to become paralyzed by indecision. Investor and writer Patrick McGinnis shares the dangers of "FOBO" -- the fear of better options -- and how to overcome it.
04:50
Rahaf Harfoush
How burnout makes us less creative
4 minutes 50 seconds
Our obsession with productivity -- to-do lists, life hacks, morning routines -- is making us less productive, says digital anthropologist Rahaf Harfoush. She explains why we need to redesign our workday around creativity -- not just efficiency.
04:22
Liz Fosslien
How to embrace emotions at work
4 minutes 22 seconds
"You can't just flip a switch when you step into the office and turn your emotions off. Feeling feelings is part of being human," says author and illustrator Liz Fosslien. She shares why selective vulnerability is the key to bringing your authentic self to work.
04:48
LeeAnn Renninger
The secret to giving great feedback
4 minutes 48 seconds
Humans have been coming up with ways to give constructive criticism for centuries, but somehow we're still pretty terrible at it. Cognitive psychologist LeeAnn Renninger shares a scientifically proven method for giving effective feedback.
04:02
Thasunda Duckett
6 ways to improve your relationship with money
4 minutes 2 seconds
Taking control of our personal finances can feel overwhelming -- but it doesn't have to be. Thasunda Duckett shares how to minimize shame around money and start having honest conversations about how to save.
05:10
Emily Oster
3 things new parents should consider before going back to work
5 minutes 10 seconds
Should you go back to work after having kids? It's an emotional decision, but weighing three factors can make it easier, says author and economist Emily Oster.
04:15
Chieh Huang
How to know if it's time to change careers
4 minutes 15 seconds
Quitting your job can be scary, but sometimes it's the best thing you can do for your career, says entrepreneur Chieh Huang. He shares how to know when it's time to move on -- and what can you do to prepare.
02:53
Robert Reffkin
5 ways to create stronger connections
2 minutes 53 seconds
In a tech-obsessed culture, it can be difficult to build genuine relationships with people, especially in the workplace. Robert Reffkin shares his tips and tricks for establishing authentic connections on the job.
03:58
Michael C. Bush
This is what makes employees happy at work
3 minutes 58 seconds
There are three billion working people on this planet, and only 40 percent of them report being happy at work. Michael C. Bush shares his insights into what makes workers unhappy -- and how companies can benefit their bottom lines by fostering satisfaction.
05:41
Amy Nicole Baker
7 common questions about workplace romance
5 minutes 41 seconds
Should you date your coworker? Should workplace couples keep their relationships secret? And why are coworkers so often attracted to each other? Organizational psychologist Amy Nicole Baker shares the real answers to commonly asked questions about romance at the office.
04:27
Matt Mullenweg
Why working from home is good for business
4 minutes 27 seconds
As the popularity of remote working continues to spread, workers today can collaborate across cities, countries and even multiple time zones. How does this change office dynamics? And how can we make sure that all employees, both at headquarters and at home, feel connected? Matt Mullenweg, cofounder of Wordpress and CEO of Automattic (which has a 100 percent distributed workforce), shares his secrets.
03:19
Nicaila Matthews Okome
This is the side hustle revolution
3 minutes 19 seconds
Past generations found a company to work for and then stayed there for decades. But today, we rarely stay in the same job (let alone on the same career path) and we don't rely on a single income stream. The tools and resources are out there for us to do our own thing, and more of us are going with the entrepreneurial spirit -- even if it's on the side of a traditional job. Podcaster and marketer Nicaila Matthews Okome helps survey the scene.
04:24
Dan Clay
Why you should bring your whole self to work
4 minutes 24 seconds
Dan Clay was worried about being dismissed as "too gay" at work, so he dialed down his personality. But then his alter ego, Carrie Dragshaw, went viral online. Here's what happened next.
04:57
Patty McCord
8 lessons on building a company people enjoy working for
4 minutes 57 seconds
Most companies operate on a set of policies: mandated vacation days, travel guidelines, standard work hours, annual goals. But what happens when a company looks less to control and more to trust? Patty McCord, the iconic former chief talent officer at Netflix, shares the key insights that led her to toss the handbook out the window.
05:36
Wendy De La Rosa
3 psychological tricks to help you save money
5 minutes 36 seconds
We all want to save more money -- but overall, people today are doing less and less of it. Behavioral scientist Wendy De La Rosa studies how everyday people make decisions to improve their financial well-being. What she's found can help you painlessly make the commitment to save more and spend less.
04:36
Priyanka Jain
How to make applying for jobs less painful
4 minutes 36 seconds
Finding a job used to start with submitting your résumé to a million listings and never hearing back from most of them. But more and more companies are using tech-forward methods to identify candidates. If AI is the future of hiring, what does that mean for you? Technologist Priyanka Jain gives a look at this new hiring landscape.