Work. Life. Balance.

Prior to the pandemic, we had the opportunity to travel to Jacksonville Statue University in Jacksonville, AL and talk to some members of their chapter of Delta Sigma Pi about our views on work and work culture. They had lots of great questions, we pulled out some okayish answers! We had a blast working with them, and hope to do more live speaking engagements soon.

One of the hardest parts of leaving a job is keepin' on keepin' on while you're headed out the door. Today we look at a write-in from a listener who's looking for a new job, but finds it hard to keep working hard at her current job. We've been there! How do you keep morale up? How do you avoid burning bridges? All that and more on this episode!

This week we're joined by John Fitch and Max Frenzel, the authors of the brand new book "Time Off". John and Max present some challenging ideas around how we should rest as hard as we play - seriously! We loved talking to them about their book, their lives, the fact that we were in three different timezones and two different countries while we recording this, and more! Definitely a must-listen.

If you're like most people, you've found yourself thrust into full-time remote work in the last two weeks, as the world fights the COVID pandemic. How bad is working remote? Are there upsides? How can you keep from going insane? All this and more!

Exactly one year ago today, Michael and I quit our toxic jobs, and moved on to a better future. Today we celebrate all the good things we've gained, and explore all the ways we've grown and learned in that time. In this very special episode (and our longest to date!) we look at the other side of the wall: everything you have to gain from leaving a bad situation.

Often it's easy to mistake a boss for a leader - usually because they've become good at faking it! Knowing how to spot fake leadership early can save you loads of heartache and stress when the red flags start flying, and the ship starts sinking. In this episode we discuss what makes a good leader, what makes a bad boss, and how to know (and be!) the difference.

We kick off season *two* with a write in from a teacher who went through hell and back - and not because of her students. Too often on this show we only look at corporate America; the standard 9 to 5s. With teaching being the most common profession at municipal level, we thought it was high time to shed some light on the often-political world inside the schoolhouse walls. If you or anyone you love is an educator, this is the one for you!

Way too often we hear of people dealing with coworkers and managers with a "I don't need you" mentality. How can you deal with someone like that? Day in, day out always trying to make you believe that they're in total control and you're just there to help them, if you're lucky. We delve in and try to understand the mind of the "lone wolf" and offer resolve to working alongside them.

Tess Brigham, MFT, BCC, is a San Francisco-based therapist and life coach specializing in millennials and 20-somethings at the crossroads of their lives. She's written articles for and been featured in CNBC, HuffPost, Yahoo!, Bustle, and more. She's an amazing person with a brilliant mind, and she was kind enough to be our guest this week on W.L.B.

Check out Tess at her website (https://tessbrighamcoaching.com) and be sure to grab a copy of her e-book while you're there! (https://tessbrighamcoaching.com/book)

You see it all the time on social media, at the gym, at church, at the club. Wherever you are, it's like there's always somebody trying to talk business at the wrong time. This episode is unique - we tackle a situation more on the life side, and one that may challenge you to check yourself and think about what you may be doing wrong. It's an easy trap to fall for - be vigilant!

Narcissism is everywhere - the workplace is no different. A lot of times, narcissists find the need to start and run businesses, since they see themselves as the most qualified to do so. Dealing with a self-obsessed boss? Not sure what you can do about it? This is the episode for you!

Hannah Green is a fabulous graphic designer and lettering artist, as well as friend of the show. She joins us today to talk about her experiences with side work and negativity surrounding it.

To see Hannah's work and show her some social love, look her up on Insta (@hannahmaeletterco) and check out her store at http://hannahmaeletterco.com!

An anonymous listener writes in about a boss that's as unpredictable as a storm or the end of the world. How can you possibly deal with someone whose next move is a total mystery? Our experiences, their experiences, and more on episode number six!

We all have problems overcommitting ourselves. Are you just the person that says "yes" to everything? Are you afraid to say "no"? This episode is just for you, oh yes-men and yes-women of the world!