Jul 14

Tall Poppy Syndrome: How To Navigate Your Coworkers' Jealousy

Today's caller has a problem: ever since she was promoted, her coworkers— who now report to her— have been giving her the cold shoulder and stalling on their deadlines. Today, Jason and Nicole help her plan a conversation that will repair the relationship, which hinges on an ofte ... Show More

50m 32s

Jul 9

How to Prevent Miscommunications

You’re being misunderstood. You shared a great idea, or made something wonderful, or told someone something — and they are confused. Now you’re upset. Why don’t they just understand!? But here’s the problem: You started in the wrong place. Jason falls victim to this all the time… ... Show More

12m 47s

Jul 7

"I Can't Keep Doing Favors. Help!"

Jason is in the middle of doing so many favors for friends that he's struggling to find time to do the things he needs to do for himself. Does he need to start saying no? If so, how? Nicole gives the script she uses when someone asks her for a favor. This script will help you fin ... Show More

34m 32s

Feb 2019

Working Mothers

Are you struggling to balance career and family? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of career coach Daisy Dowling. They talk through what to do when you’re returning from maternity leave, planning to have kids early in your career, or debating whether to quit your ... Show More

36m 37s

Aug 2020

Covid and Kids

Are you a working parent stressing over how to advance your career during the pandemic? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Alyssa Westring, a professor at DePaul University’s Driehaus College of Business. They talk through what to do when you now want to quit y ... Show More

29m 57s

Sep 2025

Balancing Your Business And Marriage

How can couples who work together balance their work and private life? Is it true that one partner has to give up their dreams for the other? That's what Dan and Jennie talk about in this episode. Share this with a fellow entrepreneurial couple.

3m 37s

Apr 2021

Family Management: Meet the Parents

Erica and Kevin show snapshots of life for them these days — basically, frantically working when not giving their all to childcare. They discuss how they’re handling the latest challenges working parenthood has thrown at them, highlighting tools and tips that are helping them cop ... Show More

18m 32s

Mar 2022

Mr. & Mrs. Two weeks out on balancing relationships with entrepreneurship

Power Couple Jason and Halani Lobdell join us to talk about how they entered the world of entrepreneurship, how it affected their family and how patience and understanding helped every step of the way. Hear how getting through the hurdles of balancing their relationship and busin ... Show More

26m 20s

May 2020

Challenging the Boss

Do you fear speaking frankly with your supervisor? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Liz Kislik, a management consultant and executive coach. They talk through what to do when your boss micromanages your output, you want to set boundaries for better work-life ... Show More

35m 10s

Jan 2019

Hard Conversations

Are you dreading a work discussion? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Leslie John, a professor at Harvard Business School. They talk through what to do when you need to set your boss straight, meet with a direct report who wanted your new job, or hash things o ... Show More

32m 29s

Apr 2019

The Upside of Working Motherhood

There are a lot of reasons women should feel optimistic about having both a career and children. Two professors tell us about the takeaways from their research on working motherhood and from their experience raising three kids each. They give advice about managing expectations, t ... Show More

47m 19s

May 2021

Listener Intervention: “Should I Drop My Dad as My Accountant?”

They say never to talk about religion and politics with your family… and you might as well add money to that list! But what if your dad is your accountant? Nicole catches up with previous Money Rehabber, as they discuss setting boundaries and knowing when it’s time to break away ... Show More

12m 37s

Jul 2018

Family Businesses

Are you struggling with the complications of working in a family business? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Ted Clark, who runs the Center for Family Business at Northeastern University. They talk through advancing when you’re not a member of the family, mana ... Show More

35m 11s

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