Cuban & Sooner

Work cultures shift and change over time and sometimes not for the better. Maybe you've been at the same company for years and are getting a sinking feeling that things just aren't right. Or maybe you're looking for a new job but don't want to get into a bad situation. We can help. Let's talk about our top ten red flags to watch out for at work - and what to do if you see them.

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You know that nagging feeling that you "should" be more accomplished … making more money … or living a completely different life? No matter how big or small, living with regrets can make you feel depressed, angry and empty. In this episode, Cuban & Sooner explore those tricky "woulda, coulda shoulda's" - and share tips for dealing with them.

Sources: 

World Economic Forum, What science tells us about how to overcome regret 

The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward by Daniel H. Pink

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Terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad … bosses. We've all had them, or maybe even BEEN them. Turns out, bad bosses aren't necessarily bad people, they're usually just stressed, frustrated or feeling insecure. And "bad boss" traits can cross over into real life … as in parenting and personal relationships. Find out who fits the bill in this episode of Cuban & Sooner.

Source: Fast Company, We interviewed 50 'bad bosses' to learn it only takes a few toxic behaviors for everything to go, by Ashley Good and Diana Kander

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Are you a people pleaser? Do you feel guilty if you decline an invitation or a request for help - either at work or in personal relationships? Saying no isn't easy, and for good reason - cooperation and social harmony are in our genes. In this episode, Cuban & Sooner explore why it's so hard, and how you can learn to make that two-letter word a regular part of your vocabulary - without the guilt. 

Source: Science of People, 6 Effective Tips to Politely Say No (that actually work! by Vanessa Van Edwards

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Cuban & Sooner is all about finding ways to Own Your Teeter, meaning, to deal with teetering on the edge and in the blurred lines of everything in our lives, like work, life, and relationships. In this episode, we mix things up a bit - by focusing on a fantastic Teeter Beater question from a listener: What about the tottering?

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Does the thought of a vision board make you salivate with anticipation or roll your eyes with contempt? If you're like the Sooner, it's the latter. The Cuban, on the other hand, claims to have reaped the "abundant rewards" of having created her fair share over the years. It gets a little heated in this episode - things could get ugly.  Source: Why Vision Boards Don't Work (And What You Should Do Instead), by Amy Morin, Inc.  https://www.inc.com/amy-morin/science-says-your-vision-board-actually-decreases-chances-of-living-your-dreams-heres-what-to-do-instead.html

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Everybody loves a good success story, but what about a juicy and inspiring failure story? And is there even such a thing? Des and Michelle explore the word failure, discover goat rodeos, share going-out-in-flames stories, and what we can learn from our past "oopsie daisies."  Sources & Mentions: Reference: Brad King: http://www.thebradking.com/

Psychology Today: The Benefits of Failure, by Nigel Barger

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-human-beast/202111/the-benefits-failure

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The lines between work and personal lives are more blurred than ever, and they can wreak havoc on personal relationships - especially romantic ones. Cuban & Sooner share their top work-related relationship killers, tips for dealing, and some very curious preferences in this week's Teeter Beater. Connect with Des and Michelle https://cubansooner.com/ Twitter @CubanSooner 

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"Oh, you're fine! Turn that frown upside down … things will work out! It could always be worse." These are classic examples of toxic positivity, which might be well-intentioned, but are really negative ways to deal with real human emotion. Why do we do that, and what can we say instead? We're talking about all that and more in this episode, plus this week's riveting Teeter Beater. Source: thepsychologygroup.com, "Toxic Positivity: The Dark Side of Positive Vibes" By: Samara Quintero and Jamie Long

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If you've ever felt guilty, punished, or ostracized for taking days off of work to get away, you might have been vacation-shamed. Yes, it's a thing, especially for Americans. And it can have negative effects on, well … everything. In this episode, we discuss the vacay roadblocks many of us face in the workplace, and what we can do to deal and get out of our own way.