Article Audio: Your Reading List, Delivered
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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 409
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Maintaining Your Sanity When Working for an Unrealistic Boss: Practical Tips and Strategies, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: This article explores the complex challenge of managing relationships with bosses who set unrealistic expectations in the workplace. It examines the causes of such behavior—including inexpe…
00:19:26 |
Wed 12 Mar 2025
The Do's and Don'ts of New Leadership: Pitfalls to Avoid and Lessons to Learn, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: Stepping into a leadership role brings both excitement and significant responsibility. While the thrill of new authority is natural, first-time leaders must navigate potential pitfalls that…
00:19:28 |
Tue 11 Mar 2025
Building Skills Through Freelancing: Is it the Right Move for Gen Z?, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: This study examines the growing trend of freelancing among Generation Z (Gen Z) workers, with over 50% reporting some form of freelance work. While freelancing offers attractive benefits li…
00:18:22 |
Mon 10 Mar 2025
The Theater of Innovation: Why Companies Prioritize Appearances Over Innovation, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
This article explores the phenomenon of "innovation theater," whereby companies prioritize the appearance of innovation over genuine creative investments. Despite executive rhetoric about disruption …
00:19:53 |
Sun 09 Mar 2025
Preparing for the Complex Future of Work: Developing a Diverse Skill Set for Organizational Success, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: The future of work is rapidly transforming due to technological advancement, globalization, and demographic shifts that are disrupting traditional business models and job roles. Research in…
00:20:11 |
Sun 09 Mar 2025
Understanding the Emerging Workforce: Insights from Gen Z and Millennial Survey Data, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: This article examines critical findings from Deloitte's 2019 Gen Z and Millennial Survey to help organizational leaders understand and effectively engage the emerging workforce. As these ge…
00:16:00 |
Fri 07 Mar 2025
Balancing Work and Family: Promoting Equitable Responsibilities to Support Organizational Performance, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: Despite women's increasing participation in the workforce, research consistently shows they continue to bear disproportionate responsibility for caregiving and emotional labor within famili…
00:17:43 |
Thu 06 Mar 2025
The Elephant in the Room: Organizational Design Issues That Most Leaders Misdiagnose, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: This article examines how leaders frequently misdiagnose organizational problems by focusing on surface-level or individual factors rather than underlying structural issues. Drawing from ex…
00:15:04 |
Wed 05 Mar 2025
Effective Communication: Mastering Directness Without Rudeness, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: This article explores the critical balance between directness and tactfulness in leadership communication across organizational contexts. Drawing on established research from Mintzberg, Tin…
00:17:34 |
Wed 05 Mar 2025
How Changing Your Workplace Narrative Can Lead to Positive Change, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: This article explores how the narratives leaders and organizations construct significantly influence their behaviors, decisions, and potential for growth. Research demonstrates that these i…
00:18:05 |
Wed 05 Mar 2025
Unlocking Employee Engagement: Transforming Mundane Tasks into Meaningful Work, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: This article explores how leaders can transform routine, repetitive workplace tasks that often feel meaningless to employees. Drawing on motivational theory, it argues that while mundane wo…
00:17:31 |
Wed 05 Mar 2025
Building a Thriving Workforce to Defend Against Disruption, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: In today's rapidly evolving business landscape characterized by unprecedented technological acceleration and shifting industry boundaries, organizations must prioritize their most valuable …
00:18:58 |
Tue 04 Mar 2025
Crossing Gender Boundaries: How Social Media Reshapes Workplace Networks and Drives Job Satisfaction, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: This research brief examines how social media sharing functions as a chain-mediated causal mechanism that reshapes professional networks across gender boundaries, ultimately enhancing job s…
00:24:55 |
Tue 04 Mar 2025
Retaining Talent Through Flexibility: Leveraging Highly Skilled Professionals' Desire for Impact Over Titles, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: The modern workplace is undergoing a fundamental shift as highly skilled professionals increasingly prioritize meaning, mission, and flexibility over traditional career structures. This art…
00:15:58 |
Mon 03 Mar 2025
The Rising Tide of Burnout: Strategies for Combatting Workplace Stress, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: This article examines how burnout has become normalized in contemporary workplace culture, analyzing its systemic causes and organizational impacts. It explores three key contributing facto…
00:19:29 |
Sun 02 Mar 2025
The Neuroscience of Self-Organization: Implications for Fostering Continuous Improvement in Organizations, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: Recent advancements in neuroscience reveal striking parallels between brain development and organizational dynamics, challenging traditional hierarchical structures in favor of self-organiz…
00:17:45 |
Sat 01 Mar 2025
What Self-Awareness Really Is (and How to Cultivate It), by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: This article explores the critical importance of self-awareness for organizational leaders and provides practical, evidence-based methods to cultivate it. Self-awareness is defined as havin…
00:15:42 |
Fri 28 Feb 2025
Building Trust and Understanding: How to Cultivate Positive Relationships with Direct Reports, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: The article examines the delicate balance leaders must strike when cultivating personal relationships with direct reports. While friendly and empathetic relationships can foster teamwork, p…
00:16:58 |
Thu 27 Feb 2025
Healthy Doubt or Imposter Syndrome: Navigating Anxiety and Self-Doubt in Leadership Positions, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: This article explores the important distinction between healthy doubt that can fuel creative problem-solving and growth, versus imposter syndrome which can undermine success and well-being …
00:18:38 |
Wed 26 Feb 2025
Make Your Workday Work for Your Mental Health, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: Maintaining mental well-being in the workplace has become increasingly important as jobs grow more demanding and the work-life boundary continues to blur. While research shows the significa…
00:19:06 |
Tue 25 Feb 2025
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