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March 25, 2025 62 mins
Elon Musk’s micromanagement, hidden opportunities from layoffs, and the power of managing up—this episode of Joseph Jaffe Is Not Famous dives deep into what it really takes to succeed in today's workplace. Featuring Roberta Matuson, author of Suddenly in Charge, we explore why leadership is broken, how employees can take control of their careers, and what bosses must do to keep top talent. Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder or leading from the top, this episode will change how you see work forever. Subscribe now and join the conversation! ____________________________________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS 0:01 Joseph Jaffe introduces Roberta Matuson 2:06 Musical intro & lighthearted moments 3:51 Reflecting on workplace evolution since 2020 6:01 The talent crisis—resignations, stagnation & inflation 7:33 The dynamics of leadership—boss vs. employee 10:55 Roberta’s wild ride on The O’Reilly Factor 12:46 The reality of toxic workplaces & leadership failures 17:50 Can you actually fix a bad boss? 20:21 The struggle of being suddenly in charge 24:28 Why most promotions are setting employees up for failure 30:07 The Gen Z shift—why young workers don’t want to lead 32:14 The strategy behind managing up (it’s NOT sucking up) 38:57 The biggest mistakes employees make when managing up 44:00 Why so many employees don’t understand their job’s impact 49:08 Surviving layoffs—what really keeps you employed 56:51 What makes a great boss in today’s workplace? 1:00:23 How AI will change leadership & performance management #Leadership #CareerGrowth #ManagingUp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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