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My employee lied about a reference

An employee who lied to get a reference, avoiding hugs, and lots more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com [https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com]See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

How to say no to your boss

Contrary to popular belief, you CAN say no to your boss -- as long as you do it the right way. Alison walks you through how to do it, what to say, and what not to say. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com [https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com]See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Help! I work for a micromanager

Is there a way to get a micromanaging boss to back off? Maybe. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com [https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com]See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

I saw an email I wasn’t supposed to see

The hazards of having access to your boss's email, touchy-feely coworkers, and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com [https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com]See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Tone in Job Interviews

The power dynamics in job interviews can make job seekers overly deferential. Don't do it! Today we talk about nailing your tone in an interview. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com [https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com]See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.