New Beginnings

New Beginnings

Author: Harvard Business Review January 9, 2020 Duration: 30:47
Do you want a fresh start to your work life? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Wendy Wood, a social psychologist at USC Marshall School of Business. They talk through what to do when you’re bored to tears in your current job, you’re being recruited by an exciting company right after a disappointing promotion, or you feel stymied in a role you thought was going to be great.

Navigating office politics, difficult conversations, and career uncertainty doesn't come with a manual, but it does come with a thoughtful companion. Each episode of Dear HBR: feels like a candid conversation with trusted advisors who have seen it all. Veteran Harvard Business Review editors Alison Beard and Dan McGinn bring their deep experience to the microphone, tackling real questions from professionals at all levels. They don't just offer quick fixes; they unpack the nuances of each workplace dilemma with a blend of empathy and sharp insight, often lightened by genuine humor. This podcast grounds its advice in solid academic research and the practical wisdom of expert guests, turning abstract management concepts into actionable strategies. Whether you're dealing with a passive-aggressive colleague, seeking a promotion, or trying to reinvigorate a stalled project, the discussions provide a framework for understanding and action. You'll find yourself reflecting on your own experiences while gaining new tools for communication, leadership, and personal resilience. Tune in for a dose of clarity that makes the complexities of modern work feel a bit more manageable and a lot more human.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 83

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Podcast Episodes
Introducing New Here: Office Etiquette [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:25
While Dear HBR: is on hiatus, we want to introduce you to HBR’s podcast for young professionals, New Here, hosted by Elainy Mata. Whether it’s your first job or a fresh start, New Here will help you build a meaningful ca…
HBR Presents: Coaching Real Leaders [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:28
This new podcast features real-life coaching sessions with leaders working to overcome professional challenges. In this episode, host Muriel Wilkins speaks with a woman who’s been walking a tightrope between addressing a…
New Chapters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:56
Is it time to do something different in your career? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Bruce Feiler, a researcher and the author of Life Is in the Transitions. They talk through what to do when you’ve…
Remote Feedback [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:20
Is it hard for you to give or get feedback virtually? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Marcus Buckingham, a cohead of the ADP Research Institute and the author of Nine Lies about Work. They talk thro…
Commutes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:26
Is the pandemic making you rethink your commute? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Ashley Whillans, a professor at Harvard Business School and the author of the new book Time Smart. They talk through…
Safe Workplaces [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:58
What will it take for you to feel safe at work again? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Ethan Bernstein, a professor at Harvard Business School. They talk through what to do when your essential employ…
Sexism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:57
Are you experiencing gender bias at work? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Katie Coffman, a professor at Harvard Business School. They talk through what to do when you are held to a higher standard a…
Flawed Bosses [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:58
Do you wish you could understand your boss better? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Mimi Nicklin, a business coach and author. They talk through what to do when you have a boss who is unforgiving, wh…
Coaching Problem Employees [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:22
Do you have a difficult subordinate who needs coaching? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Melvin Smith, a professor at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. They tal…
Public Sector Careers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:28
Are your workplace dilemmas different because you’re in the public sector? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Bernie Banks, a retired U.S. Army general and a professor at Kellogg School of Management a…