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Ep. 30 - Stop Trying to "Build Culture"
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In this episode, we discuss the ubiquitous "building culture," and learn why we should STOP trying to build culture. We also discuss:
What culture actually is, and why it's a lagging indicator
Why the...
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Ep. 29 Inequity, Empathy and Practical Mental Health Strategies for Work with Cheryl Baird
Send a textIn this week's episode I chat with Cheryl Baird, a pastor and licensed clinical therapist, about her experiences as a woman leader, her advice for addressing your mental health in the workplace, the one...
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Ep. 28 - LinkedIn, Uninformed Infographics, and Why Critical Thinking Is Important
Send a textI had a post on LinkedIn go viral this week. For all the wrong reasons. In this episode, I talk about what happened, and cover:Why "info" graphics are often not very informativeWhy thinking critically...
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Ep. 27-My Father's Death, and Why Stories Matter
Send a textPLEASE BE ADVISED--this content contains non-explicit references to self-harm, domestic violence and addiction. If any of those areas are difficult for you for any reason, please care well for yourself as...
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Ep. 26-Amplifi Assessment with David Rendall
Send a textIn the first episode of Season 3 of INSUBORDINATE, I chat (via video!) with David Rendall, author of The Freak Factor and several other books. We discuss his new assessment, Amplifi, and how awareness can...
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Ep. 25-5 Ways to Manage Top Talent People
Send a textThere's no such thing as too much talent. But once we have identified top talent in our organizations, how should we manage those individuals?In this episode, we discuss:The 5 ways we should manage top...
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Ep. 24-There's No Such Thing as "Too Much Talent"
Send a textIn this episode, Stosh responds to an article by The Center for Creative Leadership that says organizations should be wary of having "too much talent.""Too much talent" is a myth. But what about culture...
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Ep. 23-Coming Soon on INSUBORDINATE
Send a textIn this episode, we highlight upcoming topics, talk about actually taking vacations, give a quick reminder about existing resources you can use to become a better manager or leader, and introduce an...
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Ep. 22-5 Ways to Retain (or lose) Your Best People
Send a textIn this episode, we discuss 5 critical areas every organization, manager and leader needs to address in order to create environments where people give their best and want to stay.Click HERE to join the...
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Ep. 21-5 Questions You Should Ask Before You Delegate
Send a textEvery leader and manager needs to delegate. But despite good intentions, most don't delegate well. How can we improve our delegation so our intentions match our outcomes?In this episode, we discuss:The 5...
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Ep. 20-The Eisenhower Matrix and Why We Should Be Critical of Models
Send a textI am on LinkedIn frequently. It is a great place to learn, share information, network, etc. However, it also can be a source of well intended, but misguided advice.One such example that appears often is...
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Ep. 19-The Simplest Power
Send a textWe all have a tremendous power to influence others. Sometimes that power is very simple, and often overlooked.In this episode, we discuss:What it means to "be the tide"How we can be intentional about our...
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