When organizations hire new people, can they really predict if their employees will be successful and engaged? We often look to one's previous experience as our gauge for predicting success and engagement at work. In our final episode of season one, we'll hear from Chad Van Iddekinge about why we overvalue experience in our new hires and what else organizations can do to predict new hire success. Later in the show, we'll hear a fun story about an on-the-job learning experience from Tippie undergrad Eric Jensen. And finally, we’ll bring it all together with a Final Tip(pie) just for you.

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Warning: This episode discusses themes of intimate partner violence, which may be distressing for some listeners. Please prioritize your well-being and take care as you listen.

Intimate partner violence is often perceived as a private issue. But in reality, it affects virtually every aspect of a victim’s life, including their work life. So, what role can organizations play in the understanding and prevention of intimate partner violence? Tippie's Beth Livingston will help us understand why intimate partner violence is a workplace issue and what organizations can do to prevent it and support employees who experience it. After that, we'll hear a story from a Tippie student in our graduate and professional programs, who has struggled with this very issue. And finally, we’ll bring it all together with final TIP-y just for you.

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If you’ve ever worked for a toxic boss, you know how damaging it can be. So should you forgive a manager who tries to make amends for their bad behavior? Tippie's Steve Courtright will kick things off by sharing his new research on toxic bosses — what to do if you have one and how to make sure you don’t become one! Then we’ll have some fun by hearing anonymous horror stories about toxic bosses from Tippie alumni. And finally, we’ll bring it all together with a Final Tip(pie) just for you.

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Turnover is an expensive problem for organizations. What makes people quit? It turns out that proactive employees are more likely to leave for a new job out of frustration with hassles like office politics, lack of resources, red tape, unclear work roles, and other workplace hindrances. At the same time, those proactive employees are more likely to be motivated by responsibility, complex tasks, and even the pressure of deadlines. Tippie's Eean Crawford shares his research on these workplace hassles and what you can do about them. Hassles exist outside the workplace too. Later in the show, we'll hear a story from Tippie undergrad Dominic Dupoux on a literal uphill battle he faced. And finally, we’ll bring it all together with a Final Tip(pie) just for you.

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One way to increase employee engagement? Side hustles. Nearly 44 million U.S. workers are currently running a variety of side hustles. But how can you manage a side hustle in a way that brings maximum benefits without affecting your full-time job? Jennifer Nahrgang's research illustrates what it takes to make side hustles work for both workers and employers while exploring the benefits of side hustles for both parties. After that, we'll hear why Tippie MBA Alum Bev Hutney believes in encouraging side hustles as a leader. And finally, we’ll bring it all together with a Final Tip(pie) just for you.

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For some, a job is a calling — a part of their identity that informs how they live their life and goes far beyond just paying the bills. Those who find meaning in their work fall into two camps: (1) those who felt called to their positions and worked their lives toward that goal, or (2) those who — through exploration — almost stumbled into their calling by working a job they were able to infuse with meaning and purpose. Tippie Management Professor Amy Colbert joins us to share what she's learned on finding meaning at work and how leaders can foster this. After that, we'll hear from Tippie MBA Alum Amber Kraft — who falls into the explorer camp when it comes to finding meaning at work. And finally, we’ll bring it all together with a Final Tip(pie) just for you.

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Remote work is here to stay. And while there are lots of positives for both employees and organizations, working virtually brings a new set of challenges. Zoom fatigue has become a widespread issue, leading to exhaustion, decreased productivity, and burnout. Research from Tippie's Emily Campion sheds light on Zoom fatigue and offers practical solutions for combatting it. Then we'll bring this issue to life by hearing anonymous stories of zoom fatigue and fails from Tippie alumni. And finally, we’ll bring it all together with a Final Tip(pie) just for you.

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With employee engagement decreasing, employee burnout is increasing. Why? In part, because people feel unfocused due to the many different tasks they're juggling, and more people are also working in more isolated settings. Daniel Newton's research on how astronauts working in the international space station stay focused on multiple tasks while in the isolation of outer space may hold some keys for us. After that, we'll go from the international space station to the home office, with a story of burnout from Tippie alum and Nike VP of Consumer Strategy Cheryl Davenport. And finally, we’ll bring it all together with a Final Tip(pie) just for you.

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Introducing Tippie Leads — stories from the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business that will change the way you work and lead. Hosted by Nick Westergaard, each season of Tippie Leads will focus on a "grand challenge” in today’s changing world of work. In our first season, we're looking at employee engagement with groundbreaking faculty research, student and alumni stories, actionable insights, and more. Tippie Leads is a production of the Tippie Leadership Collaborative.

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