Scaling Out - Mentoring for Consultants
Providing thoughts on leadership, sales, and customer delivery for consulting.
Episodes
68 episodes
Acceptable Behaviors
Working with others is the name of the game, and sometimes it just seems like noone treats you right. However, there are some things to think about so that you do get treated better in the future.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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3:07
Honesty
When we think of dishonest behavior in the workplace we think about the stereotypical used car salesman. But there are many other inappropriate or dishonest activities that can happen, and things do have a way to catch up with you.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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2:08
Considering the Reasons To Leave
Why are you thinking it's time to leave? Stop for a few to consider whether its an emotional response to a situation or if there are valid drivers for beginning a job search. Then give your boss a chance.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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3:11
Crappy Bosses
"People don't leave crappy jobs, they leave crappy bosses." Here are a couple of coping mechanisms to deal with crappy bosses, but ultimately the easiest thing to do is leave.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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3:37
Best Place to Work
Guest Speaker Steve Sachs describes his recruiting experience and how it showcased to him that he chose the right place to work.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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6:42
Changing Jobs
Its time for the Great Resignation! Oh wait, maybe that isn't such a great idea? Hear my thoughts on what to consider when looking for that next job.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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3:24
"The Boring"
Like a bad movie title, we all have boring work to do. Here are some tips to deal with or even reduce "The Boring" tasks assigned.
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Season 1
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Episode 63
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2:07
Work Life Balance
What does this even mean? My interpretation is don't work to enjoy the life you can afford, work for a balance to enjoy the life you have.
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Season 1
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Episode 62
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2:24
Code for the Exit Ramp
Who wants to click the same button everyday? Think about scaling out when you are developing & code for the exit ramp.
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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2:16
Take a Vacation Already!
You are doing your team a disservice if you don't, here are just two reasons why.
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Season 1
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Episode 59
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2:13
Managing those with Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity isnt just a term for those on the Autism Spectrum, it includes those with ADHD, Dyslexia, and other neurological conditions. Guest, Angela Broach, will share her stories and advise on making your management approach more inclusiv...
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Season 1
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Episode 58
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4:13
Interview for Attitude
Early career candidates will not have the technical skills yet, so interview for attitude!
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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2:44
Consulting is Psychology
Look at my prior topics like empathy, humility, listening, you see that being a successful consultant requires various approaches to interacting with others.
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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2:09
Caring
Building a community of professionals that genuinely care for one another helps everyone succeed.
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Season 1
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Episode 55
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2:29
Succession Planning
Be prepared! Have someone ready to take your place when the opportunity does arise.
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Season 1
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Episode 54
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2:08
Creating an inclusive environment
My guest Salma Ibrahim joined me to discuss how team members can make environments more inclusive.
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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3:37
Growing Employees
Always strive to help employees grow into their next careers, whether that means they work for you or maybe - you work for them later! My Guest, Will Butcher, is joining to share a story about hiring and mentoring the best & brightest.
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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3:40
Strategies for Squeaky Wheels
There will always be complaints, but what if its the messenger? A couple examples on how to handle those squeaky wheels.
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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3:42
Helping Others
Billing by the hour seems to be counter to helping others for free. However, there are loads of examples on how lifting others ultimately lifts you.
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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2:36
Manage up: Effective Emailing
Your boss is busy, so informing via email is an important way to keep them in the loop. But they are SO busy that reading books isnt gonna happen.
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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2:11
Manage up: INCOMING!
Keeping your boss informed is a must, here are my categories of incoming and how I communicate up.
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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2:44
Manage up: Keep 'em Happy
Heard the saying "If momma aint happy, no one is happy", same is true at work.
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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2:53
Manage up: Giving Feedback
There are always opportunities to share feedback up, but there are methods to being successful at it.
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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2:57