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Jul 30
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INBOX: How To Stop Your Boss Stealing Yo...

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About this episode

Your boss just stole your brilliant idea. Again. While you're sitting there feeling invisible, they're presenting "their" genius solution to the entire leadership team. Sound familiar? You're not alone. Idea theft is alive and well in Australian offices, and this week we're giving you the tools to fight back. We're also tackling the mortifying moment we've all had - crying at work - and helping a millennial navigate the tricky waters of managing a team of boomers. This week we're solving workplace dilemmas that hit close to home, from generational clashes to protecting your intellectual property!

What you'll learn:

The Authority Paradox: How to earn respect when you're the youngest person in charge

The Credit Protection System: Simple tactics to stop your boss stealing your ideas

The Crying Recovery Plan: How to bounce back professionally after showing emotion at work

The Generational Bridge: Why adapting your style (temporarily) isn't selling out

The Paper Trail Strategy: Creating evidence that protects your contributions

The Salary Reality Check: Australia's highest-paying jobs revealed (surgeons still dominating at $472K)

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your go-to workplace advice podcast where awkward career questions get real-world solutions.

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HOSTS: Sarah Davidson and Em Vernem
SENIOR PRODUCER: Sophie Campbell
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

BIZ UPDATE:

Sarah Davidson has been sharing her career wisdom with us, and now she's officially here to stay. She's joining BIZ Inbox full-time as co-host alongside Em Vernem and honestly, we couldn't be more excited.

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