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Rage Bait is the New Black
The 3 articles I'm talking about this week are all about: rage baiting and whether it works, why high achievers are never satisfied, and what's really…
Dec 4, 2025
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When did intelligence go out of style? (+ 3 trends changing work in 2025)
My thoughts on New York Magazine's Stupid Issue (spoiler alert: I enjoyed it but don't love what it means for us?!), the rise of the millennial glow-up…
Nov 20, 2025
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Ashley Rudolph
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We have two economies right now: one thriving and one surviving
Four stories that capture where we are right now: busy people finding joy, companies rethinking what work is worth in the age of AI, teaching the next…
Nov 6, 2025
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Ashley Rudolph
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Why "Being Yourself" at Work is Overrated
What I'm reading this week: the limits of “being yourself,” the hierarchy of helpfulness, and why reliability can quietly backfire.
Oct 23, 2025
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Ashley Rudolph
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Is the Career Ladder Broken? Is Hustle Culture on the Rise? Why are (Some) Leaders Thriving?
This week I can’t stop thinking about: everyone’s writing about bad vibes at work these days, why the best leaders are multifaceted, + practical tips…
Sep 11, 2025
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Ashley Rudolph
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Making Friends at Work, Leading Better, and *that* $55k Scandal
Apparently work friendships are on the decline, my quick take on the $55k job posting that set the internet on fire, a really great leadership resource…
Aug 28, 2025
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Ashley Rudolph
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What Happens When AI Agrees With You Too Much
This week’s roundup: Reddit’s quiet takeover (1B people use it every single month?!), how AI sycophancy messes with your judgment, and what workplace…
Aug 7, 2025
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Ashley Rudolph
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Open Tabs: The Death of the Girl Boss Era, Workplace Revenge, and Why Work Sucks When No One Has a Social Life Anymore
Welcome to Open Tabs — my biweekly roundup of what I’ve been reading, learning from, and quietly obsessing over.
Jul 17, 2025
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Ashley Rudolph
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Open Tabs: AI Girlfriends, Our Shadow Selves at Work, and Why Landlines Might Save Us
Welcome to Open Tabs — my biweekly roundup of what I’ve been reading, learning from, and quietly obsessing over.
Jul 3, 2025
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Ashley Rudolph
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Open Tabs: Millennial Core, Nostalgia, Work Hacks, and the Evolution of Mid-Life Crises
Welcome to Open Tabs — my biweekly roundup of what I’ve been reading, learning from, and quietly obsessing over.
Jun 19, 2025
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Ashley Rudolph
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Open Tabs: Color Analysis, Executive Dysfunction, and Wealthy People Flexes
Welcome to Open Tabs — my biweekly roundup of what I’ve been reading, learning from, and quietly obsessing over.
Jun 5, 2025
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Ashley Rudolph
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Welcome to Open Tabs: Beyoncé, CEO exits, and the pursuit of depth
The convos, links, and questions still open on my laptop and lingering in my brain.
May 22, 2025
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Ashley Rudolph
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