Take Your Kid to Work # 205
The Good to Know Podcast - for Business and Leadership
Release Date: 04/26/2016
Investing in Your Career # 304
The Good to Know Podcast - for Business and Leadership
What if you had an extra $5 to spend on your career? An extra $100? $1000?! Our Good to Know panel offers their take on how to invest 5, 100 and 1000 dollars in a career.
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A Manager's Guide to Optimism # 303
The Good to Know Podcast - for Business and Leadership
The Good to Know panel examines the pro's and con's of optimism while taking a closer look at the works of Dr. Martin Seligman and how to apply his theory of learned optimism in the office and in your life.
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3 Smart Tips to Start Your Day Off Right # 302
The Good to Know Podcast - for Business and Leadership
How do you stage your day for success? Our panel shares their personal tips for having a successful day by starting off on the right foot! 00:13 Intro 01:25 Morning people vs night owls 02:57 Jason starts his day with a coffee break 04:02 Having a routine can help structure your day 04:33 A positive orientation helps guide your mood 05:09 Steve doesn’t “start” his day until he’s in the office 07:15 Have what you need, handy and available 07:36 The early bird really does get the worm 08:09 Jessica needs her tea to geared up 08:43 Start working from bed?! Works for some!...
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Successful Delegation # 301
The Good to Know Podcast - for Business and Leadership
Welcome to Season 3! Join us as we discuss the merits of delegating; why we do it, what to consider, when not to, and special tips for new managers. 00:13 Introductions 1:00 Some delegate to refocus, make better use of resources, make opportunities or because there’s too much to do. 1:35 Steve can also see delegation as “dumping.” 4:21 Jason sees managers both never delegating and always delegating 5:45 Jessica recognizes the nature of the group impacting the nature of delegation 8:25 Delegation may be more than specific tasks 9:38 The importance of delegating with clarity...
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The Year in Review # 218
The Good to Know Podcast - for Business and Leadership
The Good to Know Panel sit down one last time for the 2016 season and reflect on the year while having a laugh among friends at the same time. 0:24 Introductions 2:36 What was your resolution? 4:58 What was your biggest professional challenge? 14:28 How do you slow down time (in a good way)? 27:34 Saying goodbye and giving thanks 29:14 How well do you know each other, The Game! 35:19 How to win your won awesome prize!
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How to Quit Being Too Busy # 217
The Good to Know Podcast - for Business and Leadership
Pressed for time? To-do list getting out of hand? We'll help you rethink what it means to be "too busy" and offer smart alternatives for the active professional.
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Drawing a Line in the Sand # 216
The Good to Know Podcast - for Business and Leadership
Getting someone to stop an unwanted behavior can be challenging for even the most experienced leader. Listen in as the GTK panel details those tenants of effective limit setting while not burning bridges.
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Good to Know Thyself; Self-Awareness in Leadership # 215
The Good to Know Podcast - for Business and Leadership
Having a sense of self awareness is not only healthy for you as an individual, it is essential to lead others and for your business. The GTK panel examines what it takes to hone this vital skill. 0:13 Introductions 1:19 Steve relates an exercise to increase self-awareness 2:07 Defines self-awareness as knowing thoughts and feelings about thoughts 2:21 Jason relates self-awareness to continuous self-improvement 3:41 Jessica links self-awareness to emotional intelligence 5:36 How self-awareness can lead to thoughtful action 6:15 But action without self-awareness can be dangerous 6:58 The...
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Disaster Preparation and Recovery, Part 2 # 214
The Good to Know Podcast - for Business and Leadership
Too many businesses never recover following a disaster so your Good to Know Panel explores important steps to prepare for a disaster and how to recover. 0:13 Introductions 0:44 Lessons from debriefing, development of bug out bag 2:50 Don’t put all your eggs in one basket 3:50 Plan and practice your plan 4:50 Re-evaluate your plan constantly 5:40 Make sure your priorities make sense are clearly communicated and are coordinated 7:40 Address the human component, don’t ignore the basics 9:40 Tips from the Hartland Deerfield Fire Authority 11:56 Lynda recalls why children need special attention...
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Disaster Preparation and Recovery, Part 1 # 213
The Good to Know Podcast - for Business and Leadership
Too many businesses never recover following a disaster so your Good to Know Panel explores important steps to prepare for a disaster and how to recover. 0:13 Introductions 1:05 How Ulliance averted a bigger disaster following their real one 4:07 Plan on when disaster strikes, not if 4:37 Matt relates a story of how disaster can come from anywhere, anytime 5:11 The value of debriefing following the execution of your disaster plan 8:17 What HR really needs to focus on in when considering a plan 11:30 Don’t neglect the emotional impact on your employees! 14:20 If you think you’re immune,...
info_outlineUlliance supports "Take Your Kid to Work Day." It can be a great opportunity for kids to broaden their horizons. In this special podcast, we visit with the children of Ulliance employees who brought their kids to work and reveal some ageless wisdom.
0:18 Introductions
1:25 Meet 6-year-old Sydney
2:55 Sydney talks about her dream job, her mom’s job, and her table-team job at school
3:59 Sydney’s strategies for self-control and motivation
4:56 Sydney shares her talents and love of Taco Tuesday
5:57 Sydney teaches us about fashion and confidence
7:21 Meet 9-year-old Aden & 8-year-old Liam
8:13 Aden discusses the importance of practice and determination in skill improvement
9:21 Liam talks about where he sees his strengths
9:45 Aden & Liam discuss their dad’s career path
10:32 Aden & Liam explain their ideal first job and future career goals
14:07 Aden talks about the importance of working well with others and reaching out to make new connections
15:53 Aden & Liam share their favorite movies
17:25 Meet 13-year-old Elizabeth
18:10 Elizabeth talks about her passions, career goals, and the importance of volunteering
19:44 Elizabeth tells us about her mom’s job and how she helps her mom’s business thrive
20:29 Elizabeth shares her ideal first job and how it will kick-start her career
21:14 Elizabeth reveals her results on a career test and her reactions to those results
23:17 Elizabeth explains how her career class guides and assists her and her peers
24:02 Elizabeth gives us some advice on taking care of our pets