Work Face

A podcast where people finally tell the truth about work. Workplace culture expert Ben Jackson hosts refreshingly honest conversations with people from all walks of life about what actually happens on the job.

Work Face is a society podcast hosted by Benjamin Jackson, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Benjamin Jackson hosts Work Face, a society show with 10 episodes published.

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  Pinball Mode (with Keith Cowing)

  May 29, 202539 minS0

  <p>When was the last time your leader admitted they didn't have all the answers? With boards and investors watching every move, most executives feel pressure to project confidence, even when facing unprecedented change. But what if the most valuable thing a leader can offer their team isn't certainty about the future, but transparency about the present, and clarity about what to do next?<br/><br/>Keith Cowing, executive coach and product leader, shares his advice for leaders in times of rapid change: from labeling their leadership modes to communicating how decisions are made and openly calling out misaligned incentives.<...

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  The Art of Diplomatic Dissent (with Catt Small)

  Apr 22, 202536 minS0

  <p>Speaking up at work is hard enough as it is, but when you feel like the odd one out, advocating for yourself becomes even harder. How do you tell your boss when they're making you uncomfortable or doing something that undermines your performance? The secret is simpler than you think. </p><p>Catt Small is a staff product designer, game maker and developer. She's worked with companies including Asana, Etsy, and SoundCloud. She also makes video games, draws art, and is the Executive Director for the Game Devs of Color Expo.</p><p>(00:00) A Culture of Excess<br/>(04:05) Proving Y...

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  Just Grateful to Be Here (with Bijan Stephen)

  Mar 20, 202535 minS0

  <p>What does it take to succeed in a creative field like journalism? Who gets the biggest interviews, the coolest assignments, the fast track to a huge audience? The answer has a lot less to do with how hard you work than with how you're seen by the people calling the shots.</p><p>Bijan Stephen, journalist and writer at Compulsion Games, shares his journey from magazine assistant to TV host and video game writer—and explains how some people end up being pegged as “talent” while others don’t.</p><p>(00:00) The Industry Talent Hierarchy<br/>(04:12) The Old-School Magazine<br/>(07...

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  Your Manager Is Winging It (with Melissa and Johnathan Nightingale)

  Mar 4, 202547 minS0

  <p>Have you ever wondered what’s really happening when a manager makes you feel small? Maybe they were multitasking in a meeting, or late to a career defining conversation. What happens when people are given power without the tools to wield it responsibly? And what might our organizations look like if we invested in management competence before employees reach their breaking point?</p><p>Melissa and Johnathan Nightingale, founders of Raw Signal Group, share their experiences working for “incompetent” bosses, and explain why most managers don’t learn the basics of the job until they have no other choice.</p><p>(00...

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  Friends Don’t Fire Friends (with Dustin Liu)

  Feb 19, 202530 minS0

  <p>Have you ever had a manager who acted like a friend instead of your boss? They confide in you, trust you with important work, and treat you like a peer.  How do you say no when you’re completely overwhelmed and can’t find the courage to disappoint them?<br/><br/>Dustin Liu, senior associate director at NYU Stern’s Initiative on Purpose and Flourishing, knows exactly how this feels. After years of advising leaders at Stanford and NYU and interviewing employees about their experiences at Hear Me Out, he explains why the best managers often set the clearest boundar...

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