Category: Careers

  • You Ask, I Answer: Salary Transparency Pros and Cons?

    Summary In today's episode, I break down whether salary transparency is good or bad and explore its impact on job listings, internal pay structures, and workplace fairness. Here's what this means for you. You'll gain a clearer picture of how pay transparency affects job seekers, employers, and efforts to close wage gaps. You'll also learn…

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  • Mind Readings: The Opposite of Quiet Quitting is Ambition

    In this piece, let’s talk about quiet quitting and its opposite, ambition. What is quiet quitting? What is ambition? Quiet quitting is a trend that is described as people doing only the minimum required in their jobs. It is about setting boundaries and saying that an employer does not have the right to demand extra…

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  • Mind Readings: The Opposite of Quiet Quitting is Ambition

    Summary In today's episode, I break down what quiet quitting really means, what's fueling its rise as a workplace trend, and how it compares to genuine ambition. Here's what this means for you. You gain a practical framework for deciding how much extra effort to give at work and for spotting when an employer crosses…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Agency or Freelancer?

    Ali asks, “When should we use an external agency, and when should we use freelancers?” Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: Download the MP3 audio here. Machine-Generated Transcript What follows is an AI-generated transcript. The transcript may contain errors and is not a substitute for watching the video.…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Finding Qualified Candidates?

    Brandon asks, “We’re really struggling trying to find qualified candidates for our open positions. We’re paying competitively, but we can’t find anyone to fit the role. What do you suggest?” Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: Download the MP3 audio here. Machine-Generated Transcript What follows is an AI-generated…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Finding Qualified Candidates?

    Summary In today's episode, I tackle how to solve a persistent hiring pipeline problem when qualified candidates are hard to find, even at competitive pay. Here's what this means for you. You can fix your talent shortage by shifting from paying top dollar for ready-made hires to investing in raw potential and growing your own…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Getting Hired As a Marketing Analyst?

    Susan asks, “How do I improve my odds of success in getting hired as a marketing analyst?” Watch, listen, or read to find out my answer. Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: Download the MP3 audio here. Machine-Generated Transcript What follows is an AI-generated transcript. The transcript may…

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  • So What? Mastering your job interviews

    Summary In today's episode, I walk through how to master job interviews from both the hiring manager and candidate perspectives with practical advice for each side. Here's what this means for you. You gain a repeatable framework that treats interviewing as data collection so you make hiring decisions based on real signals instead of gut…

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  • Mind Readings: Civil Society and The Great Resignation

    In today’s episode, we look at LinkedIn’s report on where frontline workers have gone – and perhaps some of the reasons why. Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: Download the MP3 audio here. Got a question for You Ask, I’ll Answer? Submit it here! Subscribe to my weekly…

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  • Mind Readings: Civil Society and The Great Resignation

    Summary In today's episode, I explore where frontline workers went during the great resignation and why companies are struggling to win them back. Here's what this means for you. You gain a clear-eyed view of how uncivil customer behavior and misaligned pay created a labor crisis that businesses must solve by changing their policies. You'll…

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