333. How Work Works with Michelle P. King

Published: Dec. 13, 2023, 9:14 a.m.

The fact is that, next to sleep, we spend the most hours of a lifetime in the workplace. It's true, even though it is a bitter pill to swallow. That's why Michelle P. King argues the idea that we can only find fulfillment and purpose outside of work. Having a job takes up so much of our day-to-day lives, so we must strive to find meaning in it and understand the unspoken rules that lie beneath the surface. Discussing Michelle\u2019s book How Work Works: The Subtle Science of Getting Ahead Without Losing Yourself, we shed some light on the path to achieving our career ambitions without compromising our identities.\n\nListen and Learn\n\nWhat was Michelle's motivation for developing a framework for how to feel seen, heard, and valued at work?\n\nThe evolution of the work environment as a result of economic changes\xa0\n\nWhy is the need to fit in inherently problematic, and how is belonging different?\n\nThe steps to building an informal network to future-proof your career success\n\nHow establishing meaningful connections and investing in self-awareness can help you get ahead at work without losing your authentic self\xa0\n\nResources:\xa0\n\nVisit Michelle\u2019s website\n\nGet your copy of How Work Works: The Subtle Science of Getting Ahead Without Losing Yourself\n\n\nCheck out Michelle\u2019s podcast, The Fix\n\n\nFollow Michelle on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X\n\n\n\nAbout Michelle P. King\nDr. Michelle P. King+ is an award-winning academic and globally recognized expert on inequality and organizational culture. Her second book, How Work Works: The Subtle Science of Getting Ahead Without Losing Yourself, publishes internationally on October 10th, 2023 (HarperCollins).\xa0\n\nRelated Episodes:\n\n299. Leadership and the Changing Workplace with Chris Shipley\n\n281. Belonging Uncertainty and Bridging Divides with Geoffrey Cohen\n\n270. How Am I Doing? with Cory Yeager\n\n217. Redefining Rich with Shannon Hayes\n\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices