104: Why High Achievers Choose Alignment Over Status – Aundrea Cline-Thomas

Aundrea Cline-Thomas shares why she left a successful journalism career to pursue alignment, identity, and purpose on her own terms.

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    98: The Jolts That Reshape Work and Identity – Anthony Klotz

    Most people think quitting is the story. It isn’t.

    In this Season 5 premiere of Why I Left, organizational psychologist Anthony Klotz returns to explain what really drives career change. Five years after coining “The Great Resignation,” Klotz introduces the concept of jolts. Sudden moments that disrupt how we see our work, our identity, and our willingness to stay the same. This episode explores why people leave stability, why many stay when they want to go, and how these jolts are shaping the future of work.

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    21: A Prediction Unlike Any Other – Anthony Klotz

    In this podcast episode, we sit down with the professor who first used the term “great resignation” to describe the growing trend of employees leaving their jobs in record numbers. We discuss the factors driving this trend, including the COVID-19 pandemic, burnout, and a desire for greater work-life balance. We also explore what employers can do to retain their employees, including offering flexible schedules, better benefits, and more opportunities for growth and development. Tune in to gain insights into this important trend and its implications for the workforce.

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