For many, pushing back can be intimidating. Whether it's saying no to extra work or challenging a superior's decision, confronting authority can be an uncomfortable experience. But for some, pushing back has been the key to unlocking their full potential. Just ask this week’s guest, Barb Flitsch.

Daughter, wife, mother, and now grandmother. Barb Flitsch is a 35-year veteran of the employee benefits industry with a love of getting stuff done, helping other women advance into their own power and celebrating all the good stuff in life with awareness and gratitude.

In this episode, Barb discusses: How the pandemic catalyzed a new trend in the labor force How she handled a $300k mistake through radical honesty and authenticity The advice she has for her younger self to more quickly build credibility Her process to prepare for tough conversations The 5-word sentence that she uses when she pushes back on things Why despite all conventional wisdom, her company does not have a website

So if you're ready to elevate your career and embrace the power of pushing back, tune in to hear Barb's inspiring story.

 

Connect with Barb on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbflitsch/

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DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

Tweetable Comments

• "It's an environment where people with different brains, skill sets, and acumens come to the table without being questioned."

• "You can be mad, throw chairs, and do whatever you want, but at the end of the day, there's no reason to doubt what I'm saying."

• "What if we could create a place where we focus on getting stuff done, not just talking about it?"

• "Our job is to leave our clients better than we found them, whether that's the people, the processes, or the documentation."

• "Be direct, be concise, be succinct."