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- Episode 106: Why You Need A Personal “User Manual”
Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist and author, has talked about the value of creating a personal user manual to communicate your work style to your manager or your teammates. We loved this idea and wanted to dig into why it makes sense, what to include, and how to present it to your teammates.
Links in this episode:
- Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard: Adam Grant (episode 163)
- Harvard Business Review: To Achieve Big Goals, Start with Small Habits
- Queen Speaking Personal User Manual Worksheet
39 min - Episode 105: Getting Comfortable with Imperfection
We wanted to dig into exploring how to break the perfection streak and aim for what NYTimes Smarter Living has referred to as a “Mostly Fine Decision.” Let’s get comfortable with mini mistakes and failures, which surprisingly helps us to be more successful in the work we do.
Links in this episode:
- Ideas.TED.com: How you can use the power of celebration to make new habits stick
- NY Times Smarter Living: It’s Never Going to Be Perfect, So Just Get It Done
32 min - Episode 104: Building and Breaking Habits
This week’s episode is inspired by a Hidden Brain podcast episode, “Creatures Of Habit: How Habits Shape Who We Are — And Who We Become.” We share what stood out to us the most in the episode, how we’re making their tips actionable, and what we’re doing to build or break habits.
Links in this episode:
- Amazon: Good Habits, Bad Habits: The Science of Making Positive Changes That Stick by Wendy Wood
- NPR’s Hidden Brain: Creatures Of Habit: How Habits Shape Who We Are — And Who We Become
- Medium: Incrementalism and the Power of the Small Step
36 min - Episode 103: Where Do Your (Brand) Loyalties Lie?
Today, we’re getting into what makes us loyal to a brand, what we pay attention to, and the impact of marketing. We also shout out a few of our favorite brands, including some local love.
Links in this episode:
- Bob’s Red Mill
- Nisolo
- Patagonia
- Warby Parker
- Cuyana
- Bon Appetit
- Everlane
- Ole Henricksen
- Nike Training Club
- Crooked Media
- Spotify
55 min - Episode 102: Syd and Breahn’s Hot Take on TV: Golden Globes Edition
Following the 2020 Golden Globes, it’s time for another hot take on TV. We’re sharing shows worth watching according to us.
Links in this episode:
- Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard: Adam Grant (episode 163)
- Chernobyl on HBO
- The Morning Show on Apple TV+
- Fleabag on Amazon Prime
- Fosse/Verdon on FX
- Dead to Me on Netflix
- The Politician on Netflix
33 min - Episode 101: Women Inspiring #TeamQS: Meryl Streep
We’re kicking off 2020 with this month’s Women Inspiring #TeamQS and giving a nod to the GOAT, our Queen — Meryl Streep and talking through what we can learn from her (hint: everything!).
Links in this episode:
- Mic: 9 Meryl Streep Roles That Changed the Course of Hollywood
- Simply Streep Biography
- Tastes of Streep on Instagram
41 min - Episode 100: Reflection, Growth, and 2020 Intentions
We're celebrating our 100th episode by reflecting back on what we've learned, our expectations vs. reality, and what our intentions are for 2020. Here’s to the next 100!
Links in this episode:
- Nick Wignall: How to Become an Exceptionally Good Listener
- Career Contessa newsletter: Lauren Letter
- Queen Speaking show notes
41 min - Episode 99: Communicating Household Roles With Your Partner
We’re talking about what it takes to fairly split roles and responsibilities in our households, how to communicate effectively and divide the work with your partner.
Links in this episode:
- Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live) by Eve Rodsky
- The New York Times: How Same-Sex Couples Divide Chores, and What It Reveals About Modern Parenting
- Culture Amp’s People Geekly newsletter
42 min - Episode 98: Women Inspiring #TeamQS: Cecile Richards
In this month’s Women Inspiring #TeamQS, we’re featuring Cecile Richards, former President of Planned Parenthood and co-founder of Supermajority. We dig into all she’s done with her career, and what we can learn from her about being informed and inclusive.
Links in this episode:
- Planned Parenthood
- Supermajority
- The New York Times: A ‘Women’s New Deal’
- Business Insider: Abortion rights, grassroots activism, and getting a woman elected president: Former Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards re-enters the political fray
35 min - Episode 97: Holiday Season Survival Tips
As we prepare for the holidays, we’re sharing our favorite holiday season hacks to make party attending and hosting so simple and stress free.
Links in this episode:
- Modern Love on Amazon Prime
- Half Baked Harvest: French Onion Potato Soup
- Fine Cooking: Classic Tomato Soup
- Skinnytaste: Turkey Pumpkin White Bean Chili
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A podcast for women as we navigate our personal and professional lives, sharing the inspiration that helps us along the way. Together we’ll celebrate our triumphs and dig into our setbacks. We're…
giving voice to the experiences we live on a daily basis in search of continued self awareness. Let's find more ways to create opportunity for ourselves and advocate for our communities.