Work Friendships: Kat Vellos

Medical bills written in codes patients can't read. Homes that don't fit a wheelchair. A specialized bed that can run up to $15,000 and isn't covered by insurance. For the 24 million caregivers in the US, these are everyday obstacles. And each one points to a design opportunity.T ... Show More

IDEO has built a business around solving difficult problems. But problems and situations are not the same thing, argues Seth Godin. And correctly telling them apart is critical. Get it wrong, and you'll spend months pushing on something that was never going to move.In this conver ... Show More

Jane Fulton Suri spent nearly four decades defining the craft of design research. She says it’s less about collecting information and more about changing how you see something. In this episode, IDEO CEO Mike Peng talks with Jane about memorable moments from her lengthy career, wh ... Show More

How to turn work acquaintances into real friendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Research repeatedly shows that having friends at work can boost employee engagement, productivity, and happiness. In a recent study, most people say having a best friend at work makes work more enjoyable. We see coworkers nearly every day, collaborate with them on important proje ... Show More

Having a close friend at work feels great. You have someone to laugh with, confide in, and exchange glances with during a meeting. But we often fail to anticipate how the conflicting demands of work can occasionally strain that relationship. We talk through common tensions and ho ... Show More

Feeling connection at work really matters. It grounds you, it makes you feel part of an ecosystem, it provides space for collaboration and informal learning. Connection has been tough lately. Teams are struggling—they’ve never met in person or even haven’t seen each other in year ... Show More

Follow the All Ears English Podcast for more episodes with Lindsay and Michelle. You have to coordinate with many colleagues at work in English to succeed. Business relationships are built in the office and out of the office. Today learn how to invite your colleagues out for a ... Show More

You spend about 40 hours a week with your co-workers, so it’s natural to bond with them. But workplace relationships can be a slippery slope when you’re treading the line between “professional” and “too personal.” In this episode, Gianna and Jamé share common pitfalls to look out ... Show More

This is a synopsis of the key points from my conversation with Ellen Taaffe.The main points:How perfectionism and people pleasing can lead to being viewed merely as a "worker bee" and holding back from leadership opportunities.It's essential to balance preparation with timely act ... Show More

Building your network matters not just for career success but because the friendships you form along the way shape your overall sense of happiness, connection, and meaning. But how many of us actually slow down to assess our friendships and reflect on how to deepen them? On this ... Show More

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