Game-Changing Career Habits

In this episode, Daniel Lai and Carrie Missele review three AI-generated podcast intros and invite listeners to vote on their favorite. They dive into LinkedIn’s 2025 list of the top 50 U.S. employers for career growth, critiquing its methodology and questioning its credibility. They also highlight major consulting firms’ billion-dollar investments in AI upskilling, leading to a broader conversation on the importance of AI literacy.

Finally, they answer a community question about the habits that have most impacted their professional growth—Carrie emphasizes scheduled reflection, and Daniel focuses on deep preparation.

• 00:00 Intro and countdown

• 00:15 Daniel Lai introduces the Project Violet Podcast

• 01:43 Discussion about podcast intro options

• 02:49 Transition to LinkedIn top employers list

• 04:03 Carrie's initial thoughts on the list

• 06:15 Critique of the ranking methodology

• 08:35 Analysis of consulting firms on the list

• 11:26 Question from advisor network about professional growth habits

• 11:43 Carrie discusses her reflection habit

• 17:58 Daniel shares his preparation habit

• 22:26 Discussion about preparation and confidence

• 24:23 Conclusion and call for audience feedback