
The right risks to take for a great career (w/ Molly Graham)
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Molly Graham has had a high-powered career at a ton of extremely successful companies—and now she’s joining TED as the new host of the podcast WorkLife with Molly Graham. So what does it take to have a great career? And how do you know what job you should take, which you should quit, and which you should try to change? Chris and Molly discuss career transitions, the benefits of taking a meandering path, and how to take more risks for a fulfilling life.
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- Follow Molly Graham on Instagram, LinkedIn, and on Substack
- Learn more about Molly's Glue Club!
- Listen to WorkLife with Molly Graham
- Watch Molly's TED Talk
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- Buy Chris’ book, Humor Me
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