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You can have a good divorce

A lot of marriages end in divorce. As painful as it can be, there’s a way for separating partners to engage with the divorce process in a healthy way. Karen McNenny, certified divorce coach and author of The Good Divorce: How to End Your Marriage Without Ending Your Family, share ... Show More

26m 39s

Jul 6

Scarfing down your food? How to be intentional about meals

Eating more deliberately can help you make better choices about nourishing your body, says Lilian Cheung, a mindful eating lecturer at Harvard. She shares how to enjoy meals while paying attention. This episode originally published Sept. 11, 2023.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifek ... Show More

17m 5s

Jul 2

Elevate group conversations with a 'magical question'

Want to cut through small talk at your next mixer? Try asking a "magical question," says Priya Parker, a conflict resolution facilitator and author of the book The Art of Gathering. These questions, like "What is a path you almost took but didn't?" and "What topic could you give ... Show More

20m 17s

Jun 2020

Discomfort, Anxiety, and Grief: Confronting Racism with Colleagues

Amelia Ransom, Senior Director of Engagement and Diversity at Avalara, offers advice for how people of color can get what they need from their employers to help protect their mental health. Later in the episode, host Morra Aarons-Mele speaks with Benish Shah, Chief Growth Officer ... Show More

52m 27s

Apr 2021

WorkLife with Adam Grant: How to Build an Inclusive Workplace

Over the last year, in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, many companies have paid lip service to racial inclusion. But what does it actually take to change individuals — and the structures and cultures of organizations? In the first of two episodes on bias, psychologist John Ama ... Show More

50m 45s

Feb 2024

How to manage multiple agendas — including your own

Have you ever been caught in the middle of a tricky work dynamic, struggling to please everyone? Sometimes, the only solution is to realize it’s not your job to fix everything. This week, Anne and Frances talk to a listener who’s struggling to manage relationships with multiple b ... Show More

28m 58s

Mar 2025

Your Job Isn’t Your Family—Here’s Why That Matters

Ever been told your workplace is a “family”? It’s a comforting idea—but often unrealistic. Learn how to set boundaries, avoid toxic loyalty, and build healthier, more balanced work relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5m 20s

May 2021

WorkLife with Adam Grant: How to Bust Bias at Work

We’ve all been to bias training, but it rarely works—and sometimes backfires. Science suggests that to drive real change, it’s not enough to run one-off workshops. We need to change individual and organizational habits. Find out how people can overcome their own prejudices and wo ... Show More

43m 20s

Jun 2021

Brigit Ritchie - How to Make the Future of Office Work, Work for You

Work has looked very different over the pandemic. In this episode, we look at what we learned in the transition to work from home, and what work can look like when we go back to the office…. Or not. We show employees and leaders how to mindfully create cultures of trust, and how ... Show More

37m 59s

Apr 2016

Dealing With a Difficult Coworker

<p>What do you do when your co-worker is impossible to work with? Especially when management doesn’t seem to notice or care? That’s the question today’s caller, Crystal, asks. She’s looking for my advice on how to change the situation, but I show her how the real relief will come ... Show More

7m 21s

Sep 2025

Make your time at work work for you

Jobs aren’t forever. But instead of disengaging when loyalty feels uncertain, we can use the work in front of us to grow stronger, smarter, and more ready for what’s next. In this episode, I share four strategies to make the way you work today an investment in your tomorrow.Moder ... Show More

8m 21s

Jan 2024

How to outsmart bias at work

Have you ever felt like something about your identity was getting in the way of your success? This week, a listener needs help pushing through the resistance she’s facing as a woman navigating a male-dominated workplace. Anne and Frances discuss what you can do when someone else’ ... Show More

35m 27s

Dec 2024

Managing People in the Workplace

Managing people can feel like a maze—whether you’re running a business, managing a team, or just trying to survive office politics. In this Business Bible episode, we’re cutting through the noise and giving you practical, no-nonsense tips for managing people like a pro. From buil ... Show More

38m 54s