Want to know what the internet thinks of YOU?

I asked ChatGPT to tell me five things I wouldn’t know about myself. The answers? Surprising and validating. Do you agree with #4? I hope so!

Side note: I also asked it to define stealthily hilarious. Turns out, it's someone who doesn’t try to be the life of the party but drops witty, unexpected, or dry humor that sneaks up on you. (I graciously accept this title...)

Meeting fatigue? Not on our watch.

The latest Find Your Meeting Mojo training at Vertex Pharmaceuticals left attendees fired up & ready to reclaim their calendars. Their feedback? Eye-opening and energizing:

When meetings are a drag, productivity suffers.

But meetings done right? = Game-changer. Want to bring the mojo to your team? Let’s talk.​

Remote work, email overload & breaking free from busy.

I spoke to 1,800+ accountants on how to Work Well Remotely, Break Free from Busy, and Extinguish their Email. Hybrid work challenges came up a lot, so our new podcast series is right on time. Check out our latest episode below—this one’s for managers.

Also, I had the honor of speaking to NCSU Park Scholars about Elevating Their Focus—and nope, I don’t let them take notes on a laptop (the horror!). Why? Because handwriting beats typing for retention. Plus, writing forces you to capture what actually matters instead of transcribing everything.

Ani DiFranco, government algorithms & what we choose to share.

We saw Ani DiFranco live last Friday—36 years of fandom, and she still delivers. One brief statement she made stuck with me: The government isn’t evil. The government is an entity. Real humans work in the government. They are our neighbors with a civil service job.

Many of my friends & family have worked for the government, and I was once a contractor at the Army Research Lab and NIOSH. Many civil servants are under immense stress, juggling tight budgets, policy shifts, uncertainty, and increasing demands. The next time you call a support line or file a grievance, remember a little extra patience & kindness can go a long way.

The negativity we see is what our algorithms amplify. Did you know negative news spreads 2.3x faster than positive news? As much as we say we don't like it, our brain prefers it. Social media thrives on outrage—before you hit share, ask yourself: Do I know enough about this article that I could talk about it in real life, or am I just forwarding a headline and snippet I've read?

When you get this, I’ll be getting a pedicure with my mom before a packed weekend hosting my parents and my sister’s family in our little 1,100 sq. ft. home. Hikes, board games, bowling, and action movies—it’s gonna be fun!

On with the Weekender!

PRODUCTIVITY POWER TIP Episode 102: Navigating the Return to Office - The Manager's Role in a Smooth Transition Managers, are you feeling the pressure of return-to-office policies? Balancing flexibility, performance, and engagement isn’t easy—but it’s possible. In this week’s podcast, I share practical strategies to help leaders navigate RTO without micromanaging or meeting overload. (Second episode in my special 4-part 'Reclaiming Your Workday' podcast series). LISTEN NOW

RADER-WORTHY WATCH How to Take a REAL Vacation in our Hyperconnected World Can't remember the last time you fully disconnected from work? Reclaim your downtime with simple guardrails like blocking off your calendar before your trip. Watch this 8-minute video to enjoy your time away—no digital detox needed. WATCH NOW

p.s. The Career Amplifier just got a major upgrade! Work with the amazing Jennifer McCluskey to level up your career or pivot into something new. Learn more: www.helloraderco.com/career-amplifier.

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