Aug 8, 2018

Handling a toxic workplace

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(U.S. Edition) On Twitter, CEO Elon Musk said he might turn Twitter from a publicly traded company into a private one. We'll look at what exactly Musk would gain from this move. Afterwards, we'll discuss news that the U.S. will impose its latest round of tariffs against China in about two weeks, and then we'll chat with organizational psychologist Karlyn Borysenko about some tips for dealing with horrible bosses. Today's show is sponsored by Avast (avast.com), Indeed (Indeed.com/marketplace), and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (planetm.michiganbusiness.org). (08/08/2018)

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Tips for how to handle a toxic workplace

by David Brancaccio and Ali Oshinskie

Aug 8, 2018

Organizational psychologist Karlyn Borysenko needed an out from her job. So she learned how to direct her energy on formulating an exit strategy, instead of expending it on the stress at work.

The "Office Space" character Joanna (played by Jennifer Aniston) with her boss.

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Why Elon Musk wants to take Tesla private

by Jed Kim

Aug 8, 2018

See ya, haters.

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(U.S. Edition) On Twitter, CEO Elon Musk said he might turn Twitter from a publicly traded company into a private one. We’ll look at what exactly Musk would gain from this move. Afterwards, we’ll discuss news that the U.S. will impose its latest round of tariffs against China in about two weeks, and then we’ll chat with organizational psychologist Karlyn Borysenko about some tips for dealing with horrible bosses. Today’s show is sponsored by Avast (avast.com), Indeed (Indeed.com/marketplace), and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (planetm.michiganbusiness.org). (08/08/2018)