Bold Business Podcast

Avoid this trap by putting yourself first. Just know what we want, hat the outcomes of our choices are ours, and that sometimes we must say what’s on our mind (respectfully). Society has told us that some things just happen to us. Those that stand out - that are sought after - understand the facets of me first. They recognize they will have self doubt (and handle it). They understand peer pressure and company culture for how things are done. They are accountable for future things that haven’t happened yet (that fall into their role). They are responsible and accept outcomes. Jessica Dewell and Ivana Taylor talk about reactions, misconceptions, and the truth of me first.

What is personalized learning, and is it even important today? Yes it is. The big idea is that the concept of learning is shifting and changing (just like the types of jobs we do is changing). Jessica Dewell hosts a panel discussion featuring Joey Giangola and Tom Rhodes to discuss learning, break myths, and recognize we are always learning - even when it's not in the form school or training.

What is personalized learning, and is it even important today? Yes it is. The big idea is that the concept of learning is shifting and changing (just like the types of jobs we do is changing). Jessica Dewell hosts a panel discussion featuring Joey Giangola and Tom Rhodes to discuss learning, break myths, and recognize we are always learning - even when it’s not in the form school or training.

We all find strategies to get what we want from an early age, and our success. Choices change with new discoveries about what we know. We have the ability to choose, in fact - it's our responsibility, to keep learning and build self awareness to know if we really need to be right. Jessica Dewell and Geoffrey X Lane explore what's behind the need to be right.

We all find strategies to get what we want from an early age, and our success. Choices change with new discoveries about what we know. We have the ability to choose, in fact - it’s our responsibility, to keep learning and build self awareness to know if we really need to be right. Jessica Dewell and Geoffrey X Lane explore what’s behind the need to be right.

Company culture is first. Rewards are second. Rewards are clear and reinforce the mission (delivery of the product) and how we create a work space that allows people to come together to do work and still be on their own journey. From life to learning to collaboration you'll hear it all during this conversation where Jessika Phillips joins Jessica Dewell to talk about the Power of Effective Rewards.

Company culture is first. Rewards are second. Rewards are clear and reinforce the mission (delivery of the product) and how we create a work space that allows people to come together to do work and still be on their own journey. From life to learning to collaboration you’ll hear it all during this conversation where Jessika Phillips joins Jessica Dewell to talk about the Power of Effective Rewards.

There are standards and expectations, and even limiting beliefs that women hold on to in business. It's easy to do enough, yet when we don't get the results we want (when it gets hard) we must move into the uncomfortable. And, when we are feeling held back our reactions and motivations may be holding us back instead of lifting us up. This program is filled with candidness, tips, and practical advice to increase confidence. Jessica Dewell hosts panelists Susan Finch, Julie Thenell, and Tonya Dalhaus to discuss how to Build and Use Our Network.

• How do you take care of your brand and build your network to create opportunities?
• What are the innate strengths women have that when applied to our networks create impressive results?

Host: Jessica Dewell Panel: Susan Finch, Tonya Dalhaus, Julie Thenell

Three important personal brand considerations. Where to look for opportunities. Be willing to talk to everyone out there. Tips and observations of behaviors that add to (or take away from) connecting to people. Relationship building using technology work every except when at in-person social interactions. Even with mentoring and training, there are strengths women bring to building our networks. Rapport talk vs report talk. Tame the mean girl. Tips to ask for what we want. What do you do to lead by example (or are drawn to when others lead by example)?

Julie Thenell: My brand is very personal. Susan Finch: It's being thoughtful, making conscious decisions long term, and checking my motivations that build my brand. Tonya Dalhaus: Put your best foot forward. Tonya Dalhaus: People have connections that can get you connected to more people. Susan Finch: I never leave the house unless I'm willing to be photographed and appear on CNN. Tonya Dalhaus: Phones are not part of an in person social interaction. Julie Thenell: It takes practice to stand for what we believe in and present ourselves as confident business people. Tonya Dalhaus: Women need to tap into [Rapport Talk] and use that emotional connection to build relationship. Susan Finch: If you don't like the results, change. Take responsibility for your piece in it. Jessica Dewell: Our lack of success is all in our own head. Jessica Dewell: I relish the ability to have candid coaching by the women (and men) I trust. Tonya Dalhaus: I ask for what I want. Julie Thenell: Be clear on what [we] are asking for. Susan Finch: Be direct and precise. Susan Finch: Its attractive when people take responsibility for their actions. Julie Thenell: Follow up. Tonya Dalhaus: Start with a smile.

• I don't want your business card and you can't make me take it!
• Tony Robins Podcast, Letting Go of Fear
• The Assertive Woman
• The Seven Love Languages for the Workplace

Tags: brand, personal brand, logic, thoughtful, impressions, social media, connection, communication, reputation, honest, networking, relationship building, etiquette, training, organization, community, limiting beliefs, blame, success, confidence, acceptance

• How do you take care of your brand and build your network to create opportunities?
• What are the innate strengths women have that when applied to our networks create impressive results?

• I don’t want your business card and you can’t make me take it!
• Tony Robins Podcast, Letting Go of Fear
• The Assertive Woman
• The Seven Love Languages for the Workplace

When teams have defined roles there is a stated commitment, and when leaders know their own weaknesses and the weaknesses of each person on our team we mitigate risk and we leverage our resources. Quick start or strong finish - people tend to be one or both, and leaders must know each person's strengths to make projects go faster and teams work better together. We cannot remove weaknesses, but we can work with weaknesses. There is not a need to train out bad habits or lack of skills because the need lies in defined roles. The clearer the roles are and the clearer the objective is, the better each person on a team understands how they fit and see where their contribution fits into the final result. Jessica Dewell hosts panelists Amanda Norris and Joy Guthrie to discuss productive teams.

• Perception is everything…What does productivity mean?
• What is the first thing you do to create a design/framework for a team?
• What are your tips for adding/changing an existing team w/o losing productivity in the long term?

Host: Jessica Dewell Panel: Amanda Norris, Joy Guthrie

The importance of relationships (and the benefits of it). Purpose driven action creates an environment to build trust. Tips to get to know our teams … ongoing. Use #VBBRadio to identify blind spots (Jessica found one). What blame is and it's effects on teams. Know the strengths of the team and who starts and finishes well (because they can be different people). Ideas to make deadlines when teams habitually miss them. Strengths and weaknesses as part of team alignment. Usefulness is a must to workplace happiness, and what happiness looks like at work. #TrustFirst is when leaders step up and create a space for the team to open up and build deep relationships. It is bold to look for and build productive teams.

Joy Guthrie: A team has to have commitment. Amanda Norris: Talk to each person to learn perspectives that make up the team. Jessica Dewell: Blame is the death of a team. Joy Guthrie: Not committed? It sounds like, "This happened and because of …" Jessica Dewell: Recognize that everyone will have their own reasons and ways they participate in a group. Amanda Norris: Have defined roles and know who is ultimately responsible for it. Jessica Dewell: Teams that always miss deadlines reflect the ability of the leader to use the strengths of the teams to meet deadlines. Joy Guthrie: Have each person put their name next to tasks and agree to them. Jessica Dewell: Our team is only as good as knowing what the weaknesses are for each person on the team. Amanda Norris: As I get to know a group, I know what they love and let them drive initiatives that excite them. Jessica Dewell: There is a difference between happiness with [a bowl of M&Ms] and happiness because we are using our skills to be useful. Amanda Norris: I am happiest when I am working on a project that I am passionate about. Joy Guthrie: There are many different ways to be happy at work. Joy Guthrie: If you can't be open with your team, they won't be open with you. Amanda Norris: The dynamics of every team are different, and it requires constant evaluation.

• Task tools to support communication: Google Docs, Slack, and similar.
• Reference to Susan Matza, Random Acts of Leadership

Tags: trust, communication, team, commitment, purpose, flexibility, questions, Golden Rule, productive, blame, empowerment, risk, resources, strengths, usefulness