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Why Medicare Is Quite a Shock for Many
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To Roth or Not to Roth?
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Can I Retire When I Get Booted From Tech?
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How to Become a Better Manager
Julie Zhuo was Facebook’s first intern, and she became a manager there in her mid-twenties. Those early years as a manager at the company—now named Meta—were tough. She says she often felt like she was in over her head and she made a lot of mistakes. But Zhuo did eventually learn ... Show More
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Julie Zhuo, Co-Founder of Inspirit, discusses her book "The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You." Hosts: Tim Stenovec and Katie Greifeld Producer: Sara LivezeySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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From managing people to managing AI: The leadership skills everyone needs now | Julie Zhuo (Facebook VP, Sundial CEO, The Making of a Manager author)
Julie Zhuo is the former VP and Head of Design at Facebook (now Meta), author of the bestselling book The Making of a Manager, and co-founder of Sundial, an AI-powered data analysis company. Also, my first-ever podcast guest over 3 years ago!In our conversation, we discuss:1. The ... Show More
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How to Be a More Confident People Manager
<p>In this episode of the <b>Impostor Syndrome Files</b>, we talk about people management. Whether or not you manage people today, you likely know that it’s a tough job! Not only do you have responsibility for a team of people who are relying on you but you’ve likely gotten very ... Show More
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1. Welcome to The New Manager Podcast
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Congratulations, you're a manager! After you pop the champagne, accept the shiny new title, and step into this thrilling next chapter of your career, the truth descends like a fog: you don't really know what you're doing.That's exactly how our latest guest, Julie Zhuo, felt when she became a rookie manager at the age of 25. It’s also why she felt compelled t ... Show More
Here's a snippet from our recent Medicare webinar with Marcia Mantell. This is just a few minutes, but there's a full hour of Marcia behind the paywall. You can purchase the individual webinar here.Have a money question? Email us ... Show More
I am 58, looking to retire in two years, and trying to decide if doing Roth conversions is worth it or not.Have a money question? Email us ... Show More
If, or perhaps when, I get booted from my tech industry job, will I need to find another job or can I retire?Have a money question? Email us ... Show More
<p>Learning to be a great manager is a skill. We begin with a question: What makes an awful manager?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>After the episode:</strong></p><p>Join the next cohort of Communication Strategies for Managers:</p><p><a href="https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-s ... Show More