Best The Soft Skills Group Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 1: Introducing the Team. 50:28

9h ago50:28

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On our first episode, Graphic Designers Mark Cela, Kristen Pericleous, and Dan Lawson discuss what inspired them to pursue art and design as a career. Host, Producer, & Editor - Mark Cela Host, Director, & Script Writer - Kristen Pericleous Host, Social Media Manager, Social Media Content Creator, & Editor - Dan Lawson Host, Website Director - Laur…

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How to Attract Supernatural Career Results with Just One Word 19:09

2h ago19:09

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Ep #240: How to Attract Supernatural Career Results with Just One Word What if you could overcome imposter syndrome, develop your executive presence, be recognized for your incredible leadership, and have an amazing network of executives in your corner ready to support you…and all it took was changing a single word? I get that this might sound too …

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Mackenzie Undercover: The GILF 50:50

2h ago50:50

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Mackenzie gets called to do an investigation on a workers comp claim that leads her across state lines, and into the a scandal she did not expect! Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page! If you've been dogfished and want to share your s…

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Episode 24: Developing Soft Skills 34:54

6d ago34:54

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In this episode, Kristen, Dan, and Lauren discuss the importance and impact of soft skills in your design role and job hunting. The Team covers what soft skills are, how you can talk about them in interviews, and how you build on them throughout your career. Host, Producer, & Editor - Mark Cela Host, Director, & Script Writer - Kristen Pericleous H…

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How to Wave a Magic Wand and POOF Make Career Opportunities Appear 19:02

1h ago19:02

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Ep #239: How to Wave a Magic Wand and *POOF* Make Career Opportunities Appear Change can happen in an instant. That thing about your career that's been stressing you out for months or even years...can be completely fixed in a moment. One thought, one piece of advice, one coaching conversation…can open up amazing opportunities that seemed impossible…

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Re Release: The Tik Tok Swindler 58:09

4d ago58:09

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We are off this week on a little summer vacay, but enjoy this rerelease of one of our most wild episodes! We will be back with new episodes on 8/5. Mackenzie and Hanna talk to our very first male dogfish victim, and he shares his wild story that will make us all go and change out passwords! There is a new episode on the Patreon this Monday. Click h…

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Using Your Inner Magic to Ignite Career Growth with Lynn Rogala 42:51

16d ago42:51

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Ep #238: Using Your Inner Magic to Ignite Career Growth with Lynn Rogala Have you ever felt like there’s a hidden magic within you just waiting to be unleashed? Then this episode of Women Changing Leadership with Stacy Mayer is specifically for you. I am smack dab in the middle of my 3rd annual Summer of Magic – a special time when women use their …

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The Group Chat 1:21:57

27m ago1:21:57

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Holly was a pre med student at UC Berkley when she met fellow student, Leo, on Hinge. Everything was going great, until she got added to the group chat... Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page! If you've been dogfished and want to shar…

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Episode 23: Storytelling and Your Work 41:52

20d ago41:52

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EPISODE 23: Storytelling Your Work On this episode, the Team discusses tips and tactics for presenting your creative work and ideas in a storytelling narrative. We present ideas for ways to mesh verbal and visual cues to guide you and the audience through your work and how to present ideas in the most professional and goal-oriented manner. We give …

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3 Reasons Why Emphasizing Your Commitment To Growth Won’t Get You Promoted 26:27

3h ago26:27

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Ep #237: 3 Reasons Why Emphasizing Your Commitment To Growth Won’t Get You Promoted There is a popular career advancement technique that is holding a lot of women back from getting the promotions they deserve. And I know many women are unfortunately still falling into this trap because three women in the past week alone have told me they’ve been us…

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Organization Skills: 5 Steps Managers Can Take to Improve Performance 8:30

1h ago8:30

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Roles and responsibilities for supervisors have increased with time. Staying on top of priorities and meeting performance targets through employees requires organization and effective time management practices. In this SoS episode, AEU LEAD Director Joe White highlights five steps that can be taken to help improve the efficiency and effectiveness o…

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The Trucker with a Trail of Broken Wallets: Part 2 1:14:05

4h ago1:14:05

1:14:05

When Lizzie met Elias she was recently divorced, independently wealthy from her own business, debt free, and ready for this next chapter of her life. She thought Elias was also a business owner with his own money, but after the sale of his company his money got held up in an audit, and suddenly he was asking her to help him out until the audit was …

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Why Women's Conferences Don't Work and How to Fix Them 30:15

4d ago30:15

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Ep #236: Why Women's Conferences Don't Work and How to Fix Them Do you ever feel like women's leadership conferences are more about fixing us than celebrating us? It’s so common to show up to a women’s leadership conference and hear talk after talk on topics like: How to fix your imposter syndrome, how to take bigger risks, and how to find a mentor…

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The Trucker with a Trail of Broken Wallets: Part 1 1:15:03

23d ago1:15:03

1:15:03

When Lizzie met Elias she was recently divorced, independently wealthy from her own business, debt free, and ready for this next chapter of her life. She thought Elias was also a business owner with his own money, but after the sale of his company his money got held up in an audit, and suddenly he was asking her to help him out until the audit was …

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Becoming a Woman of Influence with Shari Begun 37:48

21d ago37:48

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Ep #235: Becoming a Woman of Influence with Shari Begun You can’t be what you can’t see. If you want to be a thriving executive leader, you need to learn from badass executive leaders who are claiming the title and compensation they deserve while also having an impact and giving back in big and inspiring ways. Which is exactly why I can’t wait to i…

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Mackenzie Undercover: Nail Salon Secrets 58:40

12d ago58:40

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When Mackenzie gets a call from a husband who thinks his wife might be cheating, her surveillance leads her to a nail salon where she gets all the tea. Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page! If you've been dogfished and want to share y…

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Lessons in Leadership from Inside Out 2 22:08

1M ago22:08

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Ep #234: Lessons in Leadership from Inside Out 2 Do you ever find yourself holding back in your career, even though deep down you know you deserve more? Or on the flip side… Are you super determined to get the promotion you deserve, but there’s this nagging feeling that you constantly have to prove yourself? These may feel like completely different…

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Episode 22: Professional Mentorships 56:24

1M ago56:24

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In this episode, the Team talks about professional mentorship in design. They discuss how mentor/mentee relationships are different from what you may have experienced in school, how those relationships form, and what it means to be a good mentor. Egg-timer news this week covers the team’s favorite features announced at Apple’s WWDC event. Digressio…

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Medical Manipulation with Andrea Dunlop 1:20:35

1M ago1:20:35

1:20:35

The Dating Detectives are joined by Andrea Dunlop, host of the podcast Nobody Should Believe Me, to hear Mila's story about how her girlfriends terminal brain cancer was actually something far more sinister. Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our comm…

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My Stakeholder Interview Process for Game-Changing Feedback 27:54

2M ago27:54

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Ep #233: My Stakeholder Interview Process for Game-Changing Feedback Feedback is the secret weapon that can propel you to your next big promotion. But here’s where things often go wrong: When you get the wrong kind of feedback, it can actually make you better in your current role instead of helping you advance to the next one. This is why you can b…

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Micromanagement Traits: How to Identify and Avoid Them 8:50

2M ago8:50

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Few things frustrate workers more than dealing with micromanagers. In this episode, AEU LEAD Director Joe White breaks down the traits associated with micromanagement and offers suggestions to help supervisors identify and avoid them in their daily interactions with employees. View this episode on the AEU website. About Joe As Director of AEU LEAD,…

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Summer Lovin' Part 2 1:31:02

2M ago1:31:02

1:31:02

The harrowing conclusion to Clara's story! Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page! If you've been dogfished and want to share your story on the show, email investigate@thedatingdetectivespodcast.com or contact us through our website usi…

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Episode 21: Working on Group Projects (A Letter to My Pallbearers) 1:15:47

2M ago1:15:47

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On this episode, the Team celebrates the start of season three by welcoming new, full-time host, Lauren DeMarks! Egg Timer News covers the launch and huge take off of artist-friendly social media site, Cara, along with our predictions for its future. We then dive into the dreaded world of group projects, focusing on working with other disciplines a…

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The Teacher's Guide to Changing Careers with Ashley Philipps 41:16

2M ago41:16

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Ep #232: The Teacher's Guide to Changing Careers with Ashley Philipps Feeling stuck in a job that’s no longer working for you? Many corporate women leaders find themselves in the same boat, wanting to switch industries but completely lost on how to actually make it happen. (This can feel extra difficult when you’re stepping into a field where you h…

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Summer Lovin' Part 1 1:28:02

2M ago1:28:02

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When Clara met Drew at summer camp she was ready to have her summer lovin' moment, but what started as young love quickly became something far more sinister. Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page! If you've been dogfished and want to s…

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Building trust and rapport in a hybrid work environment with Renée Walkom 39:36

1M ago39:36

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In this episode of the Soft Skills Salon podcast, host Diana Kawarsky and guest Renée Walkom, COO at Foxquilt, discuss the evolution of soft skills in the post-COVID workplace. They explore the challenges of building rapport in hybrid environments, the role of technology in communication, and the importance of empathy and vulnerability in leadershi…

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How to Get Promoted When There’s "No Room at the Top" 30:15

2M ago30:15

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Ep #231: How to Get Promoted When There’s "No Room at the Top" I understand how demotivating it can be to know you deserve a seat at the table…but every single role seems permanently filled. And it’s doubly frustrating when your organization champions diversity and inclusion, yet every executive position is currently held by a man. So what’s a corp…

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Episode 20: The Okay Team! Lounge. 46:34

2M ago46:34

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Welcome to a special edition as we wrap up Season 2; the Ok, Team Lounge! In this episode, your hosts will cover a variety of topics outside the world of design and discuss their passions. Buckle up, as the Team covers Dan’s new podcast, horror movies, video games, tv shows we’re loving, D&D, Nicholas Cage’s acting prowess, and Kristen’s favorite c…

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The Best Friend & The Dogfish Part 2 1:30:56

2M ago1:30:56

1:30:56

The shocking conclusion to Claire's story. Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page! If you've been dogfished and want to share your story on the show, email investigate@thedatingdetectivespodcast.com or contact us through our website usi…

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How to Advocate For More Diversity in Leadership with Hady Méndez 37:43

2M ago37:43

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Ep #230: How to Advocate For More Diversity in Leadership with Hady Méndez Many organizations and leaders understand the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. So why are we still so far behind? Why do women, People of Color, and other underrepresented employees continue to struggle to advance to higher levels of leadership? And wh…

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The Best Friend & The Dogfish Part 1 1:01:58

2M ago1:01:58

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When Claire's best friend was in a moment of crisis, she didn't hesitate to jump into action and help her every way that she could. What happened next Claire never could have expected, and it turned her world upside down. Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and acce…

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Navigating Toxic Work Environments in the PhD Journey 42:55

3M ago42:55

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Summary In this episode, Nóra interviews Hanna Sänger, an entrepreneur and former scientist, about her startup that aims to improve the well-being of PhD students. They discuss the challenges and struggles faced by PhD students, including toxic work environments, mental health issues, and the pressure to perform. Hanna shares her own experience of …

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The Danger of Less-Obvious Toxic Bosses and How to Handle Them 22:58

3M ago22:58

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Ep #229: The Danger of Less-Obvious Toxic Bosses and How to Handle Them When we think of toxic bosses, our minds jump to the obvious offenders: aggressive, dismissive, openly rude – basically bullies. But what if I told you there’s a more insidious type of toxic boss lurking in the shadows of your workplace? The kind that isn’t overtly awful or con…

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How to Prepare for and Lead a Group Presentation 8:32

3M ago8:32

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On occasion, supervisors are called upon to lead group presentations. For many, it requires overcoming the fear of public speaking. It also involves translating thoughts or ideas into a series of seemingly connected discussion points for a desired outcome or purpose. In this podcast episode, AEU LEAD Director Joe White provides suggestions anyone p…

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Mackenzie Undercover: Ol' Bertha 53:25

3M ago53:25

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Mackenzie's workers comp investigation leads her to a nosy neighbor and a cul-de-sac cheating scandal! Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page! If you've been dogfished and want to share your story on the show, email investigate@thedatin…

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Episode 19: Artist Nancy Nichols-Pethick 1:06:44

3M ago1:06:44

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Indiana State University Professor Nancy Nicols-Pethick joins the team to talk shop and how she uses her unique experiences to push students to find passion in their work, learn how to address failures, and recognize how to aim for higher personal standards rather than settling for their current skill level. We cover mastering creative foundations,…

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How Young Girls Are Changing the Future of Leadership 34:01

3M ago34:01

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Ep #228: How Young Girls Are Changing the Future of Leadership If we want to reshape the leadership landscape, we must begin with our young girls. That's why this episode of Women Changing Leadership is dedicated to my daughter, Elizabeth, and all the young girls out there who are learning to use their voices, push boundaries, and discover their fu…

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Farmers Only Part 2 1:37:33

3M ago1:37:33

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Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page! If you've been dogfished and want to share your story on the show, email investigate@thedatingdetectivespodcast.com or contact us through our website using this link This episode of The Dating Det…

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Episode 18: Accessibility and Design 38:00

3M ago38:00

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In this episode, the Team talks about accessibility and design. Guest host Lauren DeMarks talks about user experience (UX) design and the spectrum of use cases for ensuring equitable experiences regardless of temporary or long-term physical disabilities. Show Notes: Overall, what does it mean to have accessible design? Lauren, would you like to giv…

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Building Your Leadership Legacy with Emily Chang 35:24

3M ago35:24

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Ep #227: Building Your Leadership Legacy with Emily Chang What mark do you want to leave on the corporate world? How can you create a legacy that not only speaks to who you are but also inspires others long after you've moved on? And how do you accomplish all of that while also crafting a career you love, landing the high-level leadership roles you…

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Farmers Only Part 1 1:06:30

3M ago1:06:30

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A small town farm girl thought she met the love of her life, but after a head injury leaves her vulnerable things take a turn for the worse. Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page! If you've been dogfished and want to share your story o…

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Mental Health in Academic Research - Who takes care of the immunologist´s soul? 55:21

3M ago55:21

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Summary This episode of the Young Immunologist podcast discusses mental health during a PhD journey. The guest, Julian, shares his personal experience with mental health issues during his PhD and the challenges he faced. He emphasizes the importance of having empathetic people around and finding support from others who have similar experiences. The…

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How to Stop Asking for More Work-Life Balance and Actually Make It Happen 28:20

3M ago28:20

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Ep #226: How to Stop Asking for More Work-Life Balance and Actually Make It Happen You’ve been striving for that elusive work-life balance, but despite your best efforts, it still feels just out of reach, doesn’t it? Here’s the truth: You do not have to wait for your next promotion to find better work-life balance, and you don’t need to avoid promo…

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Episode 17: Leveling Up as a Graphic Designer 51:35

3M ago51:35

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In this episode guest host Lauren DeMarks joins the Team as talks about ways to level up as a graphic designer. Show Notes: What does it mean to “level up?” More than just software skills, aesthetic, or even becoming more efficient Higher level of performance, thinking, innovating, systems thinking, etc… Tangible markers of successful leveling up: …

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Mackenzie Undercover: Sister Wives 1:01:45

3M ago1:01:45

1:01:45

An investigation leads Mackenzie into the world of polygamy. Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page! If you've been dogfished and want to share your story on the show, email investigate@thedatingdetectivespodcast.com or contact us throu…

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Why the STAR Method Fails and My 3C's Approach to Interviewing Succeeds 26:47

4M ago26:47

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Ep #225: Why the STAR Method Fails and My 3C's Approach to Interviewing Succeeds As you edge closer to the executive suite, are your interview techniques keeping pace? Conventional interview approaches like the STAR method probably served you well as a subject matter expert. But this strategy quickly begins to fall short as you reach the director l…

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F.B.I: Fake Boyfriend Investigation Part 2 1:29:04

4M ago1:29:04

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Jenna Jean details the rest of her and Agent Cody Banks relationship, and Mackenzie goes over the findings from her investigation. Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page! If you've been dogfished and want to share your story on the show…

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Fractional Leadership with RCI 20:18

4M ago20:18

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In this episode, we delve into the concept of Fractional Leadership, exploring its significance in today's dynamic business landscape. Our guests, Andrew Van Bruegel and Tom Wilkerson, seasoned experts in the field, lend their profound insights and experiences to the conversation. Together, we navigate through the complexities of Fractional Leaders…

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How to Turn Your Big Impact into Executive-Level Influence 26:27

4M ago26:27

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Ep #224: How to Turn Your Big Impact into Executive-Level Influence You’ve done things at your organization that no one else could do. Yet…That impact hasn’t translated into the recognition, title, or money you want, right? Here’s the problem: When it comes to earning your seat at the leadership table, influence matters more than impact. The power …

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Defining, Developing, and Demonstrating Social Intelligence 8:31

4M ago8:31

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The skills that matter most are those that make a difference. Few are more important to supervisors than those needed to build cohesive and productive teams. In this episode, AEU LEAD Director Joe White highlights the importance of social intelligence and offers suggestions for ways frontline leaders can effectively demonstrate it. View this episod…

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