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Your Work Friends | Fresh Insights on the Now and Next of Work

Your Work Friends | Fresh Insights on the Now and Next of Work

De: Mel Plett & Francesca Ranieri
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We break down the now and next of work. You stay ahead.

Its not just you - work is bonkers. Burnout is high, trust is low, and everything is changing at breakneck speed.

Friend-to-friend? We get it. We're in it. And we're here to guide you through it.

We’re two leadership insiders—and real-life friends—who’ve led teams, sat in the tough seats, and know first hand how fast, complex, and personal work has become.

Every week, we break down what’s happening at work and to work, taking you behind the scenes of what's happening now, and preparing you for what you'll see in 6 months. We're bringing you breaking news, workplace trends, and interviews with top experts shaping the future of work. We cover what’s changing so you don’t get left behind.

Join us for smart, unfiltered (with the occasional f*bomb or two) conversations about how work is evolving and what you can do about it.

Great for:

• Employees rethinking their careers and trying to navigate what comes next
• People leaders shaping culture and driving change while getting the work done
• Orgs wanting to build smarter, more profitable, more human workplaces
• Anyone craving more honest and practical conversations about the future of work

Topics we cover:

Future of work, leadership, workplace culture, team dynamics, change management, human-centered strategy, layoffs, burnout, performance, career growth, workplace news, workplace humor, and more.

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Episodios
  • Leading Through the Age of Outrage w/ Karthik Ramanna

    Leading Through the Age of Outrage w/ Karthik Ramanna
    Aug 13 2025

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    Oxford professor Karthik Ramanna joins us to unpack how to lead with humility and temperance in the age of outrage—so you can build trust, lower the temperature, and keep your team thriving in polarized times.

    Outrage is everywhere—at work, online, even in our group chats. So how do you lead when everyone’s on edge? In this episode, we sit down with Oxford professor and Age of Outrage author Karthik Ramanna to talk about the leadership trait almost no one is talking about (but everyone needs): temperance.

    We get into:

    • Why outrage is spiking in workplaces and beyond
    • How trust is built (and destroyed) in polarized times
    • The underrated power of humility in leadership
    • When to speak up vs. when to step back
    • Why small promises + big delivery beats bold hype every time

    Whether you’re running a Fortune 500 or a team of five, this conversation will give you the tools to keep your cool, earn trust, and lead well—without losing yourself in the noise.


    About Karthik Ramanna
    About The Age of Outrage


    Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.

    Thanks for listening!

    Hey! We love new friends! Connect with us!

    • On The Socials! You Tube, TikTok, Instagram on LinkedIn - Mel + Francesca.
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    • Drop Us a Line: Send us your ideas, questions, comments, complements, whatnot, to friend@yourworkfriends.com
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    44 m
  • New Week, New Headlines: The Job Market Is Shrinking, Will the Modern Worker Act Kill Full-Time Work, and Is Religion at Work Getting a Green Light?

    New Week, New Headlines: The Job Market Is Shrinking, Will the Modern Worker Act Kill Full-Time Work, and Is Religion at Work Getting a Green Light?
    Jul 30 2025

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    This week, we’re breaking down three headlines that could reshape the American workplace:

    1. 📉 The job market cool-down continues, with new JOLTS data showing longer unemployment durations and more people dropping out of the job hunt altogether.
    2. ⚖️ The Modern Worker Employment Act could redefine what it means to be an “employee”—and put traditional full-time roles at risk.
    3. ✝️ A new Trump-era memo gives federal workers the green light to evangelize at work. Is this the start of a new wave of religious expression in corporate spaces?

    From layoffs to labor laws to religion in the breakroom—we’ve got thoughts. If you care about where work is headed, this one's for you.

    #JobMarket2025 #Layoffs #ModernWorkerAct #GigEconomy #WorkplaceReligion #EmploymentLaw #FutureOfWork #HRNews #LaborMarket #YourWorkFriends #WorkplaceTrends

    Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.

    Thanks for listening!

    Hey! We love new friends! Connect with us!

    • On The Socials! You Tube, TikTok, Instagram on LinkedIn - Mel + Francesca.
    • The LinkedIn Group: We'd love to have you join the Your Work Friends Group on LinkedIn
    • Drop Us a Line: Send us your ideas, questions, comments, complements, whatnot, to friend@yourworkfriends.com
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    22 m
  • Never Not Working: The Hidden Cost of Always Being On w/ Malissa Clark

    Never Not Working: The Hidden Cost of Always Being On w/ Malissa Clark
    Jul 24 2025

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    Is your brain still working even when you're not? You're not alone—and it's probably costing you more than you think.

    In this episode of Your Work Friends, we sit down with Dr. Malissa Clark—organizational psychologist and author of Never Not Working—to unpack how hustle culture, job insecurity, and digital overload are making it harder than ever to truly disconnect.

    We talk through the 4 types of workaholism, the science behind why your body never gets to rest, and what recovery can actually look like (especially if mindfulness makes you want to scream). Whether you’re leading a team or just trying to survive the triple-peak workday, this is your permission slip to stop running on fumes.

    🔍 What we cover:

    • How to know if you’re a workaholic (even if you love your job)
    • Why overwork often looks like ambition
    • The physiological toll of being “always on”
    • Why managers—not Slack—are the real culture shapers
    • Recovery strategies that go beyond deep breathing

    🎧 Featuring: Dr. Malissa Clark, Director of the Healthy Work Lab and Associate Professor at the University of Georgia

    Connect with Malissa here

    Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.

    Thanks for listening!

    Hey! We love new friends! Connect with us!

    • On The Socials! You Tube, TikTok, Instagram on LinkedIn - Mel + Francesca.
    • The LinkedIn Group: We'd love to have you join the Your Work Friends Group on LinkedIn
    • Drop Us a Line: Send us your ideas, questions, comments, complements, whatnot, to friend@yourworkfriends.com
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    49 m
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