From open floor plans and Zoom calls to Slack channels, the workplace has changed a lot over the years. But there’s one thing that never changes: you’ll always encounter jerks and toxic coworkers. Our guest today is Tessa West, a social psychologist and the author of Jerks At Work. Tessa is a leading expert on interpersonal interactions including interaction ... Show More
Nov 11
3 Mental Strategies for Overcoming Fear (That Actually Work)
<p>Fear shows up in every career — whether it’s speaking up in a meeting, going for a stretch role, or asking for a raise. But courage isn’t about eliminating fear; it’s about acting <em>with</em> it. In this episode, Harvard Business School professor and author Ranjay Gulati sha ... Show More
33m 58s
Nov 4
Personal Branding for Introverts
<p>Think personal branding is only for extroverts? Think again. In this episode, Lauren sits down with Goldie Chan—personal branding strategist, keynote speaker, and author of <em>Personal Branding for Introverts</em>—to unpack how introverts can grow their authentic presence wit ... Show More
33m 54s
Aug 2023
315. Jerks At Work: How To Deal With Difficult Colleagues, with Tessa West
<p dir="ltr">In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, host Melina Palmer is joined by Dr. Tessa West, a renowned expert in social psychology and communication. They dive deep into the topic of workplace jerks, exploring the different types of jerky behaviors that exist and ... Show More
43m 19s
May 2023
Co-Workers Getting On Your Nerves? Here’s How to Handle It Better
Are your co-workers' quirks driving you crazy? From the cubicle-mate who talks too loudly on the phone, to the person who always microwaves fish for lunch, to the supervisor who’s never on time for a meeting, every office has people who get on your nerves. But you don’t have to l ... Show More
20m 11s
Mar 2022
Hybrid Work, the Big Quit, C-Suite Empathy: Pandemic Changes at Work
The pandemic has upended our work lives. Between the Great Resignation, hybrid work and other changes, many of us are reevaluating our relationship to our job. In the inaugural episode of As We Work, host Tess Vigeland sits down with WSJ Life & Work coverage chief Nikki Waller an ... Show More
26m 35s
Mar 2023
Jerks at Work | Amy Gallo
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p><br /></p> <p>This is the third installment in our Work Life series. In other episodes, we cover topics like imposter syndrome, whe ... Show More
1h 11m