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“So much of the learning that happens in a job is informal, it’s peer to peer learning.”  - Jennifer Smith   CBQ - What is most crucial and undervalued in remote onboarding? CEO and founder of Scribe, Jennifer Smith joins us to share her expertise in onboarding new people. Scribe is a Saas that helps you shares knowledge.  Scribe | Site PromoCode - "CareerBlindspot” Jennifer Smith | LinkedIn

“Clear eyes, full heart, can't lose." - Coach Taylor CBQ - When can leaders be vulnerable? Let's break down why a leadership deep dive is a great way for leaders to better understand self, others and course correct. Conflict Opportunity |PDF  20% Off | Book

"A pointless meeting is a meeting that has no outcomes whatsoever.” - Catherine Lethbridge   CBQ - What makes a meeting pointless? Let’s talking meetings, from pointless to expert level. Catherine Lethbridge, Head of Marketing and Communication at Workfacta. Workfacta is a next-generation solution for managing workflow, strategic planning outcomes & organisation cadence. Workfacta | Site  Catherine | LinkedIn  A New Work Mindset | Book 

“The leaders who make time to sharpen the saw, they’re doing that because they are clear on their WHY.”    CBQ - When’s the best time to invest in a team workshop? Team workshop and trainings are a great way to create a common language for any team seek more effective communication, engagement and investing in the people who get the job done. While idea of a team workshop sounds good, the reality prioritizing can be a challenge and getting the best bang for your and other people’s time is crucial if you want to move the needle.   Workshops PDF ⬇️ A New Work Mindset | Book

"I want people to genuinely eat good food." - Subash Yadav   CBQ - Who is Mr. Momo? Returning guest Subash Yadav updates us on his mission to bring good food that taste good and makes you feel good. He's rebranded Everest Momo/Sherpa Kitchen into Mr. Momo and share the impact the last 2 years have had on himself, business and vision for what people eat. Site | MrMomoAZ.com Instagram | @MrMomoAZ A New Work Mindset | Book 

“Reality is 1% what you think and feel, 99% what you don’t know.” - JK   CBQ - Do you actually SEE your problem?    Acumen is assessment 6of6 in our series. We cut deep by looking into how we/others view the world as well as ourselves. I reserve this tools for executive work and any 1on1 coaching, as it not only allows us to paradigm shift, but show the current paradigm. Flatlanders | Youtube [Acumen Reference PDF ⬇️ .] [Sample Acument Report ⬇️ .]

“Volunteering gave me an ability to learn new skills and to fail without losing my paycheck.” - Monica Martinez   CBQ - What new class subject would you add to high school?   Monica Martinez, Director of Operations for the Arizona Council of Economic Education, provides solutions for Arizona students and teachers. Closing the learning gap and leveraging financial literacy,  economics, and entrepreneurship.   Monica | LinkedIn AZ Council Econ Ed | Twitter AZ Council Econ Ed | FaceBook 

"If you're not good at EQ, I'd look at sales skills." CBQ - Where are your sales blindspots? Sales Skills Insights is 5of6 assessment in our series. Today breakdown the fundamentals of selling and connect it back to EQ, Skills, DISC and Motivators. [Sales Skills PDF is in the link ⬇️ .] [Sample Sales Skills Insights ⬇️ .]

“Comics have always been the shotgun marriage between art and commerce. Ultimately if the commerce end of the equation doesn’t work out, there’s no more art.” - Ron Marz   CBQ - What is the hero initiative? Ron Marz is a writer who kindly and constructively talks about the beginning and end of CrossGen Comics. An American comic book publisher founded by IT entrepreneur and comic book fanboy, Mark Alessi. The crossgen vision was ahead of it’s time in hiring typically freelance creatives to full time/benefits role, as well as leveraging online access and creative IP.   Ron Marz | Twitter CrossGen | Wikipedia Hero Iniative | Site

“Soft skills are the key to high performance.”  CBQ - What skills thrills, or ills? Skills is 4of6 in our assessment series. Like EQ, Skills, soft skills/competencies, are helpful to see as the intangible things that drive outcomes. Like muscles easy come, they can be developed but also grow dormant. [Skills Reference PDF ⬇️ ] [SAMPLE Skills Report ⬇️ ]

“Am I comfortable with where I am, regardless of my financial income?” - Yemi Penn  CBQ - What SHOULD rich mean? Yemi Penn is an author, documentary producer, speaker, engineer, and all-around fearless thought leader on creating your own memo. A serial entrepreneur with businesses in Sydney, London, and the U.S., Yemi is working tirelessly to raise the vibration of acknowledging and healing our individual, and therefore, our collective trauma. Yemi instigates us all to use our trauma as a catalyst for transformation and growth.  www.yemipenn.com  Facebook Instagram Did You Get the Memo? Did I Choose My Trauma?  

“EQ is another way of being honest in what has happened, what is happening and what could happen.”   CBQ - What emotion fuels/hinders my work?   Emotional Intelligence/quotient (EQ) is 3of6 assessment in our serious. I’ve reframed it as the practice of getting the BEST outcome you believe is capable of. DISC tells us HOW we show our emotions, or don’t and Motivators helps us anticipate which emotions are likely to come out based on our values.    [EQ REFERENCE PDF ⬇️ .] [Sample TM EQ ⬇️ .]

"You can only have as much authority as the affection that you provide.” - Dr. Cameron Sepah.    CBQ - “Do all workplace a-holes have low T (testosterone)?”   Dr. Cameron Sepah talks workplace jerks/pushovers, testosterone, and all things masculine. He brings a hard to ignore psychological and biological perspective to 1/2 of the workplace leaders.  https://www.maximustribe.com/ @drcammaximus @drcamrx 

“You can adapt your DISC style… what’s hard to do is compromise your conviction [motivators].”  CBQ - Why don’t people want to work? Motivator is next in our 6 part assessment series, it’s also what I believe is most crucial in leadership, effective communication and team building. DISC is a great start, Motivators super chargers your insights and ah has. Whether you’ve never heard of it, somewhat familiar or an expert looking for a fresh take this episodes for you. [Motivators Reference PDF ⬇️ ] [Sample Report, includes DISC and Motivators ⬇️]

“If you’re in a company where you’re not able to find any kind of mentorship… RUN!!” - Dagna Bieda CBQ - Why is there so much turnover in software development? Software Engineer turned "been in your shoes" Career Coach - Dagna Bieda helps engineers level up in their careers. She shares her experience in tech, growth and crossing cultures. Bonus Quote - “In software development the most important skill - is you believing you’re going to figure things out.” - Dagna The Mindful Dev Hofstede Country Comparison

“If you’re really enjoying your time as a leader, you’re playing to your behavioral style strength.” CBQ - “What DISC style do you need right now? DISC is a popular workplace assessment. Whether you’ve never heard of it, somewhat familiar or an expert looking for a fresh take this episodes for you. [DISC Reference PDF ⬇️ ] [Sample Report, includes DISC and Motivators ⬇️

“90% of people who come to me, have a career they used to love but they are burnt out.” - Jubee Vilceus CBQ - Why is IT high paying? Jubee Vilceus, managing partner of Yellotail Tech join us to discuss how he and his team have helped thousands of people with little to no tech literacy pivot their careers to IT and assist them in securing great jobs in the industry within months of completing the program. Yellowtail.tech

"Workplace conflict(s) are you problem every freaking time." - JK CBQ - "WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM... at work?" This mini episode kicks of a serious of the real world workplace concept I apply everyday with my leaders and teams.  3 Types of Workplace Conflict  <-- PDF  

“As physicians we are human beings first before we are physicians.” - Dr. Tammie Chang CBQ - How have you broken barriers of shame? Today's guest is Dr. Tammie Chang. Tammie of is a board-certified physician in pediatric hematology/oncology and author of upcoming book, Boundaries as a Woman Physician: The Key to Loving Your Life and Career in Medicine (February 3, 2021.) Boundaries as a Woman Physician focuses on the understanding that to heal and serve others, one must first focus on having a healthy body, spirit and mind. Tammie highlights the importance of good self-care habits and boundaries in a physician’s life to avoid burnout, stress and exhaustion. She shares her own debilitating burnout story and that of three other physicians, acknowledging her struggles and the ways she broke the barrier of shame many physicians have when it comes to mental health and self-care. www.tammiechangmd.com pinkcoatmd.com

"You're going to make mistakes the more you more care about it." - JK CBQ - "What mistakes are worth admitting to?" Leaders when you do things "MY WAY" you'll inevitably make mistakes, if not more than a few. I hope see them as worthy lessons to learn from and markers to continue to do better at work.