A Word With Yourself

A Word With Yourself

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A Word With Yourself episodes

  • Cognitive Bias and the Workplace: How Your Brain Tricks You Every Day (Ft. Dating Apps and Desire Paths)

    From confirmation bias shaping hiring decisions to the bandwagon effect influencing workplace groupthink, this episode of A Word with Yourself is part 1 of our deep dive into biases and logical fallacies in the workplace and unpacks the sneaky ways our brains mess with us at work. We also take a detour into workplace communication, why people naturally follow "desire paths," and the mysterious phenomenon of every Canadian man's dating profile featuring a fish.

    46 min
  • Workplace Red Flags Continued: Idea Stealing, Bossy Co-Workers & Poor Delegation

    Ever had your idea ignored—only for your boss to use it as their own? Or worked in a place where everything is urgent or an emergency? In this episode of A Word with Yourself, we’re diving into more workplace red flags, from idea-stealing managers to poor delegation and unnecessary power plays. Plus, we share smart ways to handle these situations without losing your sanity. Next time, we’re tackling red flags in job descriptions—stay tuned!

    17 min
  • Workplace Red Flags: Loud Desk Calls, Gender Bias, and Main Character Energy

    In this episode of A Word with Yourself, we uncover the top workplace red flags you might be missing—from loud desk calls to subtle gender biases in company materials. Discover how these seemingly small behaviors can signal bigger issues and learn actionable steps to address them. Don’t miss this insightful take on creating a better work environment!

    9 min
  • Leadership and Pop Culture: Lively, Baldoni, and Red Flags in Job Descriptions

    In this episode, we unpack everything from political theatrics at the White House to the latest twists in celebrity lawsuits—and how media narratives shape public opinion. We also dive into misleading job descriptions, the hiring process, and why some roles ask for everything but the kitchen sink.

    Plus, a debate on the Daily Mail as a guilty pleasure, a questionable marketing plan, and an unexpected detour into snow tubing and cupcakes.

    26 min
  • Breaking Down Amazon's Return-to-Office Mandate

    We take a deep dive into the communication from Amazon’s CEO announcing the company’s return-to-office mandate. Our discussion covers the strategic framing of the message, potential employee reactions, and the broader impact on company culture and operational efficiency.

    1 hr 8 min

About A Word With Yourself

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Welcome to A Word With Yourself, a Canadian/Irish podcast where we dive into the biggest topics shaping today’s workplaces. Hosted by Lesley Fennelly and Jennifer Mitchell from Wren Insight Group,…