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Companies that report difficulties integrating Gen Zers into the workforce won't be happy to hear that most hiring managers call current high school students even more unprepared for today's jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Why do so many people quit trying when they fall short of a short-term goal, even if they came really close? The problem lies in how we perceive ‘merely' incremental improvement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Navy SEAL commander and trainer Mark Divine reveals a tactic to conquer stage fright and unlock your potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Customer churn is not, and never was, solely a CS problem. It's a fundamental company problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why do some of us reach our big goals while others only think about them? Neuroscience provides an answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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We know and use fewer words for nature, according to a new study. Experts say it's a terrible sign for our mental and physical health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Frontline staff see managers as a key source of important information. If you cut this link, it could hurt your bottom line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Enforcing work-life boundaries is good for employee morale and productivity. Managers say that's what they want—but often they don't act accordingly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over the years, I've seen many bad leadership habits in middle and upper management. Here are six of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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