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How Work Really Works with Steve

Doing good work is important, but it is rarely enough to build the career you want.How Work Really Works is a weekly management and career coaching podcast for professionals preparing to lead and new managers learning how to succeed. Drawing on his experience as a senior executive, adviser, and mentor, Steve explores the workplace challenges that often determine whether people move forward or get stuck.Each episode tackles one practical issue, from communicating with senior leaders and handling

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12:32

The Career Skills Nobody Teaches You

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2026/10/12

Technical knowledge may get you hired, but it is rarely the only thing that determines how far your career progresses. In this episode, Steve explores the important career skills that organisations depend on but seldom teach. You’ll learn why judgment, prioritisation, clear communication, reliability, business awareness and influence often matter as much as technical expertise. We also look at how to make stronger recommendations, focus on what genuinely matters, reduce unpleasant surprises a...

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12:41

How to Survive Office Politics Without Becoming...

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2026/10/08

Office politics exists whether you choose to participate or not. The good news is that you can navigate it without becoming manipulative, fake or the person mysteriously copied on every email. In this episode, Steve explains how workplace influence really works, why strong performance alone is not always enough and how to build credibility without playing games. You’ll learn how to read the room, develop useful relationships, avoid gossip, handle difficult personalities and make sure your wor...

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0:55

Manager Minute: Stop Avoiding the Awkward Conversation

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2026/10/07

Avoiding a difficult conversation rarely makes the problem disappear. It usually gives it time to become a much bigger problem. In this Manager Minute, Steve explains how managers can address performance and behavior concerns early, keep the discussion focused on facts, and create a clear path forward without turning it into a confrontation. Send us Fan Mail

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15:19

Managing Up Without Sucking Up

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2026/10/05

Managing up is not about flattery, agreeing with everything your boss says or suddenly developing an enthusiastic interest in their weekend golf stories. In this episode, Steve explains what managing up actually means and how to build a productive relationship with your manager without becoming a professional suck up. You’ll learn how to understand your manager’s priorities, adapt to their communication style, raise concerns constructively and disagree without damaging trust. We also look at ...

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14:40

Your First 100 Days

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2026/10/01

Starting a new role can feel like being handed a map after the journey has already begun. Everyone else seems to know how things work, while you are still trying to find the right meeting room. In this episode of How Work Really Works with Steve, we explore how to make your first 100 days count. You will learn how to understand the organization, build trust, identify the people who really influence decisions, choose sensible priorities and deliver early results without attempting to reorganiz...

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1:19

Manager Minute: How to Handle Unrealistic Career...

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2026/09/30

What do you say when an employee expects a promotion they are not ready for? Steve explains how managers can support ambition while being honest about readiness, identify development gaps and create a practical path towards career advancement without making promises they cannot keep. Send us Fan Mail

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11:46

Why Nobody Says What They Really Mean at Work

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2026/09/29

Why do people at work say “Let’s circle back” when they really mean no? In this episode, Steve explores why workplace communication becomes vague, indirect, and confusing, and how to say what you mean without sounding rude or reckless. Learn how to read between the lines, ask better questions, give clearer feedback, and replace corporate fog with useful conversations. Whether you are a manager, an employee, or working toward your next career move, this episode offers practical ways to communi...

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1:33

Manager Minute: How to Manage a Difficult Employee

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2026/09/23

What should you do when an employee becomes difficult to manage? In this Manager Minute, Steve explains how to address problematic behavior, have a direct conversation, set clear expectations and give someone a fair opportunity to improve without allowing the problem to continue indefinitely. Send us Fan Mail

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2:02

Start Here: Welcome to How Work Really Works

How Work Really Works with Steve ·

2026/09/22

How Work Really Works with Steve is a weekly podcast offering practical career advice, management coaching and leadership lessons. Learn how to communicate better, handle difficult workplace situations, lead with confidence and advance your career through useful guidance, real executive experience and a little dry humor. Send us Fan Mail

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17:06

Doing Good Work Is Not Enough

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2026/09/22

Doing great work does not always lead to recognition or promotion. Steve explains how career advancement really works, why workplace visibility and professional relationships matter, and how to communicate your value without sounding like you are boasting. Learn practical ways to build credibility, demonstrate leadership and ensure your contribution is understood. Send us Fan Mail

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