Quiet quitting and quiet firing. The meteoric rise of these concepts has changed the way we look at engagement at work. But what do these buzzwords really mean? And how can we navigate these aspects of modern work life? Join Rachel and Jonathan as they delve into the Mind Tools interview archives to find the answers! Get in touch and share your thoughts: [email protected] Jonathan Hancock is a writer/content editor at Mind Tools with 15 years of experience in broadcast journalism. Rachel Salaman is a multimedia producer and consultant and has hosted the Mind Tools Expert Interviews series for 16 years. Here's an episode transcript PDF. You can hear all our Expert Interviews in full by joining the Mind Tools Club. Find a featured interview: (please note, the full interviews are behind a paywall, Club members have full access) Steve Goldstein Teresa Amabile Tim Baker Ned Hallowell Wayne Turmel Annie McKee Angie Morgan Robert Bruce Shaw Natalie Holder-Winfield Mark Brouker Kate Sweetman Yael Zofi Mimi Nicklin Frances Frei

We've all worked with difficult people. But what can you do about it? From time-wasters and perfectionists to know-it-alls and pessimists, in this episode discover how to handle the six types of difficult co-workers. Get in touch and share your thoughts: [email protected] Jonathan Hancock is a writer/content editor at Mind Tools with 15 years of experience in broadcast journalism. Rachel Salaman is a multimedia producer and consultant and has hosted the Mind Tools Expert Interviews series for 16 years. Here's an episode transcript PDF. You can hear all our Expert Interviews in full by joining the Mind Tools Club. Find a featured interview: (please note, the full interviews are behind a paywall, Club members have full access) Rick Brinkman Melanie Katzman Jay Winner Robin Koval Mark Goulston Amy Gallo Joseph Badaracco Jackie Barretta Dana Borowka Tal Ben Shahar Chris Bailey Ilene Marcus Wayne Turmel

Feedback can be tricky. If you're giving feedback, you probably feel worried about your approach and about how the other person will feel. If you're the receiver, you might feel understandably vulnerable and even under attack. From either side, feedback is delicate!  So in this episode, Rachel and Jonathan raid the Mind Tools interview archives to find ways we can make feedback a little easier. Jonathan brings together advice on giving feedback and making performance conversations safe and productive. Then Rachel then looks at techniques for taking the stress out of receiving feedback, so we can get the most from hearing what others have to say about us. Get in touch and share your thoughts: [email protected] Jonathan Hancock is a writer/content editor at Mind Tools with 15 years of experience in broadcast journalism. Rachel Salaman is a multimedia producer and consultant and has hosted the Mind Tools Expert Interviews series for 16 years. Here's an episode transcript PDF. You can hear all our Expert Interviews in full by joining the Mind Tools Club. Find a featured interview: (please note, the full interviews are behind a paywall, Club members have full access) Gretchen Spreitzer Susan Scott Ashley Goodall Christine Comaford Ken Nowack Marc Effron Anna Wildman Susan Weinschenk Frances Frei Pippa Grange Bill Wooditch Mark Goulston Tony Tjan Brad Staats Emma Seppala Patricia Walsh Josh Linkner  Angie Morgan

In an age of distractions and competing priorities, how can we tackle procrastination and poor time management? In this episode, Rachel and Jonathan discover what it takes to get the most out of a workday. Jonathan looks at narrowing down what should go on your to-do list for the day. And Rachel then explores how you actually get it done – both aided, as always, with advice from our treasure trove of expert interviews. Get in touch and share your thoughts: [email protected] Jonathan Hancock is a writer/content editor at Mind Tools with 15 years of experience in broadcast journalism. Rachel Salaman is a multimedia producer and consultant and has hosted the Mind Tools Expert Interviews series for 16 years. Here's an episode transcript PDF. And you can hear all our Expert Interviews in full by joining the Mind Tools Club. Find a featured interview: (please note, the full interviews are behind a paywall) Bob Tobin Peter Bregman Francesca Gino Kristen Cox Ashley Whillans Margaret Greenberg Josh Linkner Jeffery Combs Greg McKeown Andy Core Tal Ben Shahar Chris Bailey Sharon Melnick

What is it that makes a team great in today's work environment? Has it changed since the pandemic? In this episode, Jonathan and Rachel attempt to uncover the secrets of putting together the best possible team – all with the help of our expert voices. Rachel shows how you go about putting together a great team – from recruitment through to performance. And Jonathan takes the perspective of a team member, looking at how to make it work from the inside. What do you think makes a team great? Get in touch and share your thoughts: [email protected] Jonathan Hancock is a writer/content editor at Mind Tools with 15 years of experience in broadcast journalism. Rachel Salaman is a multimedia producer and consultant and has hosted the Mind Tools Expert Interviews series for 16 years. Here's an episode transcript PDF. And you can hear all our Expert Interviews in full by joining the Mind Tools Club. Find a featured interview: (please note, the full interviews are behind a paywall) Elisabeth Marx Yael Zofi Lou Adler Dana Borowka Adrian Furnham Richard Hackman Myles Downey Morten Hansen Annie McKee Francesca Gino Katherine Crowley Bruce Tulgan Margaret Heffernan

This time, Rachel and Jonathan take on the idea of "psychological safety." What does it mean? Where does it come from? And why does it matter? Looking at it from the perspective of both an employer and the individual, this episode weaves together the insights of experts from a range of disciplines, including an interview with Amy Edmonson who coined the term psychological safety.  What do you think about psychological safety? Get in touch and share your thoughts: [email protected] Jonathan Hancock is a writer/content editor at Mind Tools with 15 years of experience in broadcast journalism. Rachel Salaman is a multimedia producer and consultant and has hosted the Mind Tools Expert Interviews series for 16 years. Here's an episode transcript PDF. And you can hear all our Expert Interviews in full by joining the Mind Tools Club. Find an interview: (please note, the full interviews are behind a paywall) Amy Edmondson Tal Ben Shahar Pippa Grange Rosanne Thomas Nedra Glover Tawwab Christine Comaford Jackie Barretta Srikumar Rao Rob Goffee Susan Scott Mark Brouker Nick Morgan Frances Frei

Welcome to the first episode of The Mind Tools Expert Voices Podcast! In this brand-new podcast series, hosts Rachel and Jonathan tackle workplace hot topics, raiding the back catalog of Mind Tools' Expert Interviews to find answers and insight.  In Episode 1 we look at remuneration. When is it acceptable to ask for more pay? How do you do it? And, if you're the boss, what do you do when your people ask for a raise? Get in touch and share your thoughts: [email protected] Jonathan Hancock is a writer/content editor at Mind Tools with 15 years of experience in broadcast journalism. Rachel Salaman is a multimedia producer and consultant and has hosted the Mind Tools Expert Interviews series for 16 years. You can hear all our Expert Interviews in full by joining the Mind Tools Club. And you can access a full transcript of the episode. Find an interview: (please note, the full interviews are behind a paywall) Annie McKee Dorie Clark Robert Kaplan Melanie Katzman Bonnie Marcus Alexandra Carter Corey Kupfer Cal Newport Kurt Mortensen Emma Seppala Anna Wildman Beverly Kaye Adrian Furnham Chester Elton Margaret Greenberg Paul Facella