Episode 19 - Brandon Smith (The Workplace Therapist)

English - September 14, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB
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Today you'll hear from Brandon Smith, The Workplace Therapist, executive coach, adjunct professor, and father of 3.

Working for the world's worst boss

Starting a business with virtually no network and experience

Challenges consulting for large companies, nonprofits, and startups

Particularly bad workplaces

When politics trumps performance

What every startup needs: clear roles, clear expectations, balanced feedback (more positive than negative)

Why cleaning up nonprofits is way more work than for profit institutions

Why C-level leaders are herding cats most of the time: managing politics and managing stakeholders

The Hot Sauce Principle - what to do when everything is urgent all the time

What it's like being an adjunct professor

Favorite classes he's taught

Thoughts on open workspaces

Walking into other people's houses as an adventurous 5 year old

Orange Theory fitness

Favorite purchase under $100

Failures that turned into net positives

The most valuable tattoo: Purpose, Courage, and Faith with Will in the middle

Posture Work: Customized Yoga via Egoscue technique that relieved chronic back pain

Kids are like a box of chocolates

Teaching accountability and mental toughness to children

Decision Makers Pay

Ozzy Man

Make A Wish Foundation & Give Kids The World

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