Learn from every "no"

CEO James Daunt has now rescued two iconic bookstore chains: Barnes & Noble and Waterstones. He joins host Jeff Berman to discuss the turnarounds, plus how bookstores are preparing for an onslaught of AI-written content, his BookTok strategy, and why local control is the key to m ...  Show more

Few leaders have a better real-time read on how AI is actually reshaping the workforce than Hayden Brown. As CEO of Upwork, the platform where 18 million freelancers meet the businesses that need them, she sees what the monthly jobs report can't: which skills are surging, which j ...  Show more

Go For The No - The Power Of Rejections On this episode of Join Up Dots, we dive into the story of a woman who turned rejection into her greatest advantage. What began as a freelance writing career transformed into a thriving business helping underrepresented women get their voic ...  Show more

Let's be real - rejection stings, no matter who you are or what you're trying to achieve. Whether it's a job you didn't get, a stage you didn't book, or a romantic partner who didn't choose you, hearing "no" is never fun.But what if I told you that rejection is not a roadblock, b ...  Show more

Rejection can sting, but it doesn’t have to break you. Today, Rosie shares a personal experience with hearing “no” and explores how we can reframe rejection as a chance to build resilience and move forward with confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch ...  Show more

In Reid’s first startup, he was told “No” by almost every VC he pitched. How do you get beyond that? How do you become relentlessly resourceful in your career? How can you master the art of the hustle without being perceived as a “hustler”? On this episode of the Startup of You P ...  Show more