New leaders can build credibility faster by listening before trying to change everything. For the first 90 days in a new role, Maia Molina-Schaefer recommends asking three questions before making one recommendation. The approach helps…
Career pivots get easier with systems: seek discomfort early, journal leadership principles, and build cross-functional relationships across cultural and organizational lines. Maia Molina-Schaefer shares practical guidance for military career growth, veteran transition programs, and translating…
Career pivots get easier when identity stays constant across titles and organizations. Maia Molina-Schaefer shares a simple “North Star” sentence to anchor personal mission before stepping into a new role, from military transitions to philanthropy…
TK Dutes shares a powerful framework for decision-making that changed everything. When your body doesn't light up with excitement about an opportunity, that's your answer. Learn why indifference is actually a clear no, and how…
TK Dutes breaks down three essential moves for freelancers: using PayPal's invoicing feature when starting out, adding late payment clauses to contracts (even if the client provides the template), and pricing your work based on…
TK Dutes shares how making requests clear, specific, and tailored to the person you're asking transforms "Can you help?" into "I'd love to help." Whether you're recruiting podcast producers, organizing a move, or building a…
Podcast veteran and audio professional TK Dutes opens up about her journey through burnout and how she found healing through an unexpected path: getting her hands dirty. From healthcare, to radio, to podcasting, to visual…
TK Dutes shares how being proactive about your needs transforms relationships. Stop wondering why people don't respect your boundaries—they're waiting for you to define them. From birthday plans to work hours, teaching others how to…
Emily Griminger launched a flushable butt wipe company as a solo entrepreneur—and quickly learned that going it alone is a myth. From moving boxes to learning from others' experience, she discovered that asking for help…
Guest Tipper Emily Griminger shares why keeping your day job longer than you think you should might be the smartest move when launching a product-based business. Starting a business costs about 50% more than anticipated,…
