Do you ruminate endlessly on difficult work situations? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of David DeSteno, a psychologist at Northeastern University. They talk through what to do when your boss constantly criticizes you, you’ve been fired unexpectedly, or your coworkers complain about you to your boss.
Nov 2023
Introducing New Here: Office Etiquette
While Dear HBR: is on hiatus, we want to introduce you to HBR’s podcast for young professionals, New Here, hosted by Elainy Mata. Whether it’s your first job or a fresh start, New Here will help you build a meaningful career on your own terms. In this episode, Elainy and comedian ... Show More
26m 25s
Aug 2023
381: Summer Series: How To Get Rid of Negative Emotions
Grief, anger, sadness, fear…YUCK! I don’t know anyone who likes to feel these emotions. I get emails from you guys all the time asking how to get rid of “negative” emotions like these. But are these emotions really negative? Or do they serve a purpose in our lives? While s ... Show More
26m 11s
Sep 2023
Fight Like Hell To Create A Positive Future In Hard Times
Fear and uncertainty are all around us. Getting caught up in negative information and conspiracy theories circling around social media is easy, but dwelling on potential disasters won't help. Instead, you need to focus on positivity and productivity today! In this episode, we sha ... Show More
13m 24s