1158: The Science Behind Why People Quit with Dr. Anthony Klotz

1158: The Science Behind Why People Quit with Dr. Anthony Klotz

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job June 4, 2026 Duration: 43:47
Dr. Anthony Klotz discusses how to manage the big and small moments that make us question our next career moves. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How the pandemic fundamentally altered our relationship with work 2) Why doing nothing is often your best solution  3) How to find more satisfaction in a job you’re stuck in  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1158 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ANTHONY —  Dr. Anthony Klotz is a professor of organizational behavior at the UCL School of Management in London. Known for predicting a global labor shift and dubbing it the Great Resignation, Klotz writes for Harvard Business Review and The Wall Street Journal, and his research is regularly published in leading management journals. He has discussed the current and future state of work with media outlets, including The New York Times, BBC, and CNN, and with executive teams at Fortune 100 firms. • Book: Jolted: Why We Quit, When to Stay, and Why It Matters • Email: a.klotz@ucl.ac.uk • LinkedIn: Anthony Klotz • Website: AnthonyKlotz.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Study: “Employee theft as a reaction to underpayment inequity: The hidden cost of pay cuts.” by J. Greenberg • Book: Asking: A 59-Minute Guide to Everything Board Members, Volunteers, and Staff Must Know to Secure the Gift by Jerold Panas • Book: Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect by Will Guidara • Book: The Log from the Sea of Cortez by John Steinbeck • Past episode: 346: Seizing Career Opportunities with AstroLabs’ Muhammed Mekki — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/awesomepod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever feel like there's a gap between the work you're doing and the work you know you're capable of? That's the space where How to Be Awesome at Your Job lives. Hosted by Pete, this long-running podcast digs into the practical, often overlooked tactics that transform good performance into remarkable impact. Rather than abstract theory, each conversation with accomplished thought-leaders and results-getters focuses on extracting specific, actionable insights you can apply immediately. You'll hear real stories and candid advice that sharpen universal skills-like clear communication, strategic thinking, and effective collaboration-which are essential for any role that involves working with others and solving problems. With over 25 million downloads and recognition from places like The New York Times and Forbes, the podcast has become a trusted resource for professionals seeking more than just a checklist. It’s about cultivating a more fulfilling career, finding more meaning in your daily tasks, and yes, creating more wins and financial reward along the way. Tune in to discover how small shifts in approach can lead to significant gains in your performance, your well-being, and your overall enjoyment of the work you do.
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