This might be the most misunderstood feedback in the workplace.

You’re not too direct. You’re not too opinionated.
You’re just communicating disagreement the wrong way.

In Secret #4 of Secrets of the Career Game, Kendall Berg unpacks the career-limiting communication habits that hold people back from promotions, leadership roles, and real influence. If you’ve ever been told to “work on your tone” or “be more collaborative”—this one’s for you.

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• Why is how you disagree more important than your opinion?

• What do people mean by “work on your communication”?

• How do I give feedback without sounding combative?

• What’s the best way to disagree with a senior leader?
  
  

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Kendall Berg sits down with viral career coach and former Google recruiter Farah Sharghi, and the conversation is a corporate culture reality check. From bad résumés to bad advice, Farah calls out what most job seekers are doing wrong—and what actually works if you're trying to stand out in today’s messy job market.

With firsthand experience at companies like TikTok, Uber, Lyft, and The New York Times, Farah doesn’t hold back on the pitfalls of “spray-and-pray” job applications, inflated job descriptions, and the jealousy that cost her a corporate gig. She drops hard truths on everything from how AI has wrecked the hiring process to why most people think they’re qualified when they’re not. (Spoiler: if you don’t speak Portuguese, don’t apply for that role that requires it. Looking at you.)

The conversation also touches on the real rules of the workplace—why HR isn’t your therapist, why your LinkedIn is your brand, and why networking shouldn’t only happen when you’re jobless. Oh, and there's a very real callout to anyone who thinks being “too honest” at work is a strength.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What are ghost jobs and why do companies post them?

• How can I tell if I’m actually qualified for a job?

• What’s the biggest mistake job seekers make with AI-generated résumés?

• Why doesn’t HR support employees the way we expect?

• How can I build a personal brand that attracts job offers?

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Connect with Farah :

Work With Me: https://stan.store/farahsharghi

Website: https://www.farahsharghi.com

Podcast Production by Dany Albertina

This one stings—but it’s the truth.

Without a network, you will fail.
You can be a high performer, great at your job, and still get passed over—because no one outside your manager even knows who you are. That’s the career cliff Kendall tackles in Secret #3 of Secrets of the Career Game.

In this episode, Kendall shares the harsh realities of performance reviews, cross-calibrations, and how internal “heat maps” determine who gets promoted—and who doesn’t. You’ll also learn how to build meaningful relationships even if you work remotely, are introverted, or hate small talk.

🎧 Stream this third secret from the 6-part mini-series leading up to the launch of Secrets of the Career Game—out May 13.

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Build out the tools you need to navigate the corporate game: — Self Driven Mastermind