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The Truth About Being A Career Generalist Jul 08, 2024

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle break down what it is to be a “generalist” (aka a jack of all trades) or a “specialist” in your career, the pros and cons of each, and whether one is truly more advantageous than the other.

00:00 Open

00:32 Intro

01:34 Kaila and Kyle’s career concerns as a career “generalist”

03:18 Defining a “Generalist” and a “Specialist”

08:40 The pros and cons of being a generalist or a specialist

11:19 Kyle’s “connecting the dots” framework

16:19 The unique place where specialists succeed

21:23 “Wicked” and “Kind” environments

22:18 The wrong way to approach being a generalist

27:18 How the generalist approach can apply to building teams

29:24 Tactics

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Is It Worth It To Get An MBA? Jul 01, 2024

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the merits of getting an MBA, and whether or not it’s even worth it anymore in today’s job market.

00:00 Open

00:19 Intro

03:56 History of MBA programs

05:00 MBA program stats

09:19 Why an MBA is looking like a less promising option lately

11:23 Scott Galloway’s take on MBA programs

12:49 What you’re actually getting when you enroll in an MBA program

17:00 What holds Kaila back from applying for an MBA program

23:43 The worst reason to pursue an MBA

29:31 What to do if you’re unsure about pursuing an MBA

33:31 Advice for listeners when considering an MBA

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Is Unlimited PTO A Scam? Jun 24, 2024

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In this episode Kaila and Kyle are joined by Morning Brew’s SVP Head of People Operations, Kate Noel, to discuss the matter of taking vacation at work—how much paid time off is too much? Is there a minimum amount of PTO you should be taking per year? Is unlimited vacation a great perk or a scam?

00:00 Open

00:22 Intro

03:46 Stats on Americans use of PTO

05:47 How Kate Noel thought through creating Morning Brew’s vacation policy

07:03 How unlimited PTO can be a scam

13:00 Why the culture around a PTO policy is important

20:00 Reframing time off for subscribers to “hustle culture”

22:13 More Harris Poll stats on employee behavior

27:11 Common misconceptions about HR

30:26 Tactics

The Harris Poll Thought Leadership Practice

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Why You Should Pay Attention To Introverts At Work Jun 17, 2024

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss what it means to be an introvert vs an extrovert at work, and how to succeed as an introvert in an extrovert’s world.

00:00 Open

00:37 Intro

02:33 What it really means to be an introvert

09:48 Statistics on how the workplace favors extroverts

14:14 How Kyle navigates public speaking as an introvert

17:41 How extroverts and introverts process differently

18:55 The best types of leaders for the best types of personality types

21:13 The idea of the “Personal User Guide”

22:09 Amazon’s thoughtful approach to meetings

26:44 A tactic for extroverts

28:33 A tactic for introverts

29:57 Kyle’s advice for employees and employers

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The Truth About Becoming A Manager Jun 10, 2024

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the pros and cons of becoming a manager, and why even those who are worried about taking this next step in their career should consider it seriously.

00:00 Open

00:28 Intro

03:39 Why it’s important to take becoming a manager seriously

08:15 Why becoming a manager is the only way to grow in your career

16:17 Kyle’s hot take on managers vs ICs

20:36 Advice for people debating whether they’re ready to become a manager

24:07 How to test drive being a manager, and other tactics

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How To Network And Not Be Cringe Jun 03, 2024

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle debate the merits of networking, and the do’s and don'ts when it comes to expanding your professional network.

00:00 Open

00:23 Intro

02:25 Networking stats

08:12 When networking is the most vital in your career

11:52 The power of weak ties

17:01 Ways to network that aren’t networking events

22:22 How Kaila networked early in her career

26:32 The importance of adding value

28:18 Other tactics and do’s and don’ts of networking

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Is Your Job Taking Advantage Of You? May 28, 2024

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle explore the extent to which you need to go above and beyond in order to get that promotion, and the red flags to look out for to determine whether or not you employer is simply taking advantage of your hard work.

00:00 Open

00:26 Intro

06:48 How we got to hustle culture in the US

10:38 The problem with purpose-driven work culture

12:16 What “Quiet Quitting” really means

17:21 What comes first, the promotion or the responsibilities?

21:29 Kyle’s red flags to look out for with your employer

29:31 Tactics

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When Should You Quit Your Job? May 20, 2024

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss how to know whether it's time to leave your job, and if it is, how to quit gracefully (i.e. not burn bridges).

00:00 Open

00:39 Intro

03:49 Stats on employment opportunities and job satisfaction

08:03 The cost of employee turnover to employers

14:49 What you should do before you decide to quit

19:36 The dos and don’ts of negotiating a job offer with your current company

25:58 Tactics for those considering leaving their job

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Is It Worth It To Make Friends At Work? May 13, 2024

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the pros and cons of having friends at work, as well as some tips on how to make them if you’re struggling.

00:00 Open

00:42 Intro

03:16 How Kaila and Kyle became friends

05:08 Stats on loneliness

08:54 Kaila’s “making friends at work” chart

11:27 When friends at work can be complicated

18:13 Kaila’s strategy for making friends at work

23:53 Remembering that friendship is a 2-way street

27:02 Another downside of having friends at work

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Should You Be Posting On LinkedIn? May 06, 2024

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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle debate the merits of posting on LinkedIn, and whether or not it can help bolster your career. Is it actually useful, or just plain cringe?

00:00 Open

00:19 Intro

03:20 LinkedIn and personal brand stats

07:28 Why Kaila isn’t the biggest fan of LinkedIn

08:54 Why Kyle is pro LinkedIn

13:31 An under-appreciated benefit of posting on LinkedIn

17:36 Why Kyle believes every possible role could benefit from posting on LinkedIn

20:38 Kyle’s tactics for posting on LinkedIn

23:35 Kaila’s tips on how to start posting on LinkedIn if you’re afraid of the cringe factor

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