Being a new manager can be overwhelming. You may deal with imposter syndrome as you try to figure out how to handle the new responsibilities. Brent Richardson helps take the guesswork out of the new job title as he shares everything he wishes someone had told him.

New Manager Topics Discussed

• First, new managers must understand that distributing hope is their top priority.
• Second, can cynicism and hope co-exist?
• Next, focus on delegation and time management.
• What role do age, race, gender, and other gaps play?
• Next, learn agility and flexibility.
• How management style should change between high performers and low performers.
• Why managing a Dream Team of top performers is a failure.
• Moreover, how to manage down, up, and sideways.
• In addition, what role does transparency play in team building?
• How (and when) to adapt your teams' goals?
• Next, what role do goals and scoreboards play in management?
• Finally, the value of mentors and coaches and the unique way Brent utilizes them.

Your Next Great Listen

If you liked this episode, you might also like:

• Pursuing Feedback with Rodney Miranda
• Human Resources, #MeToo, And The Generation Gap In Business with Jane Kim
• How Work-Life Balance And Self-Awareness Can Increase Productivity with Michael Fleming
• Navigating Career Changes Fearlessly with Ken Janke

Ever dreamed of starting a small business? In this episode, we start our journey of watching Brett Boyd as he turns his side hustle into a small business, Integrity Garage Door and Gate.

Starting a small business points covered

• First, you meet Brett Boyd. Who is he and what is his background?
• Second, we learn how he transitioned from an employee to a small business owner.
• Next, Brett shares the mental struggles that go into starting your own company.
• In addition, we learn how he leveraged his full-time job to start his side hustle.
• Then, Brett tells us how he defines success.
• Finally, we learn the current fears and concerns Brett has.

Next up in the series

This is an ongoing series where Brent Richardson and Jamie Richardson will follow Brett Boyd through each step of the small business process. Brent and Jamie will now seek experts to help Brett with his next obstacles and have him back on the show for updates and information.

If you would like to share your thoughts or offer pointers, contact us directly.

Your next great listen

If you liked this episode, you might also enjoy:

• Growing Small: Using Corporate Knowledge To Start A Small Business with Dave Borski
• Lessons From A Serial Entrepreneur with Kris Hochart
• Navigating Career Changes Fearlessly with Ken Janke

 

Performance reviews can feel scary. However, if you are fully prepared, performance reviews can set you on the track to success. This week, your host, Brent Richardson, and the producer, Jamie Richardson, discuss how to prepare for formal reviews at work.

Performance review topics covered

• First, Brent shares the fear associated with reviews.
• Then, you will learn how to find your strengths and weaknesses.
• Next, Brent and Jamie discuss the difference between weakness and growth areas.
• In addition, listeners learn how to align your next steps with your boss's.
• Moreover, Brent dissects why the combination of written and verbal communication is so powerful.
• We then learn how to mentally prepare for the performance review.
• Finally, Brent and Jamie talk about the things to make sure you align on before you leave the meeting.

Your Next Great Listen

If you liked this episode, you may also like Rodney Miranda's episode, "Pursuing Feedback."

Systemic racism has created headlines lately. This week, Brent Richardson interviewed a mentor of his who happens to be a Black VP at Texas Instruments.

Systemic racism keys discussed

• First, Hubie shares his upbringing in New York.
• In addition, Hubie explains how Florida State University prepared him for the cultural diversity of Texas Instruments.
• Then, Hubie defines why Americans don't like talking about systemic racism.
• Next, Hubie breaks down the internal dialog we go through when a race issue makes headlines.
• Moreover, Hubie explains the three things corporations can and should be doing right now.
• Finally, Hubie explains the value of diversity and why companies should care.

Your next great listen

If you liked this episode, you may also like "Human Resources, #Metoo, and the Generation Gap in Business" with Jane Kim.

Horrible Co-Workers can be exhausting. In Part 2 of our series, Host Brent Richardson and Producer Jamie Richardson discuss five more types of difficult people:

• Unresponsive Earl and Edith
• Know-It-All Nicole and Nate
• One-Up Wade and Wanda
• Woah Is Me Whitney and Walter and
• TMI Tom and Tina

Horrible Co-Workers Keys

• First, Brent reminds us that we all have these flaws. Being able to deal with all kinds of people comes from having a relationship with them and valuing them as individuals.
• Second, Brent and Jamie cover what drives us crazy about each kind of co-worker.
• Next, we discuss the positive side of each character trait.
• In addition, we offer tips on how to respond to each type of co-worker.
• Relatable stories of Brent and Jamie's personal experiences with co-workers are sprinkled throughout.
• Finally, Kristy Wendel shares her first-hand experience with TMI Tom who happened to be her boss.

Call To Action

We want your feedback. Kristy shared a complicated story. How would you handle it if you were in that situation? Join our chat on the Facebook Discussion Group. Not on Facebook? Shoot us an email instead.

Your Next Great Listen

Like this episode? You might also enjoy Part 1 of this series.

In addition, this episode discussed parts of BMP 007 on Work-Life Balance and BMP 009 on Pursuing Feedback.

Pursuing feedback can be challenging. After all, why should you invite people to highlight your negatives? It can feel like unnecessary torture.

In episode 009 of the Business Minutia Podcast, Texas Instruments manager Rodney Miranda shares his lessons from proactively pursuing feedback.

Pursuing feedback lessons covered

• First, Rodney shares why it's important to pursue feedback.
• Then, he shares the benefits of being proactive.
• Brent shares the adrenaline rush he gets from feedback.
• Next, Rodney explains the difference between perception and perspective.
• In addition, we learn what to bring to a feedback meeting, and what to do with the feedback when it is received.

Who is benefited by this episode?

If you struggle with how to get feedback or what to do with it when you receive it, this episode is for you. Rodney walks you through exactly what it takes to turn any feedback experience into something that can better you.

Your next great listen

Like this episode? You might also like Navigating Career Changes Fearlessly.

Horrible co-workers come in all shapes and sizes. This week on the Business Minutia Podcast, we break down the pros and cons of five types of horrible co-workers: Help Me Hannah, Lazy Lisa, Cunning Cate, Chatty Chad, and Loud Larry.

Horrible co-workers keys

• First, we discuss why we call Hannah, Lisa, and Cate, "the triplets," and how to tell them apart.
• Then, Brent shares the positives of each type of co-worker.
• Next, we share the three steps to train the triplets.
• Moreover, Brent shares the last straw in dealing with Cunning Cate.
• We discuss the difference between manipulation and influence.
• Next, we move on to the two kinds of Chatty Chad or Coffee Carl and how to respond to each.
• How to structure your time to effectively deal with the triplets and Chad.
• The two kinds of Loud Larry, and how to treat each.
• In addition, we share stories from the office that illustrate the point of each.
• Finally, we hear Wesley Hirsch's horrible co-worker story.

Your next great listen

If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy How to Fail Working From Home.

 

Work-life balance is a popular catch-phrase, but most people limit their advice to the work side of the equation. This week, however, we are diving into the life side with marketplace care specialist, Michael Fleming.

Michael is a full-time pastor, marketplace chaplain, and entrepreneur. Through each of these roles, he has gained tidbits of knowledge that help him teach today's business leaders the value of self-care and living a balanced life.

Work-life balance tips discussed

• First, Michael shares the types of challenges that negatively impact people's productivity at work.
• Then, he shares what a healthy work-life balance looks like.
• Michael also explains the difference between a counselor, a pastor, a mentor, and a chaplain.
• In addition, we discover how the stigma of counseling is changing.

Your next great listen

If you liked this episode, you might also like Ken Janke's Navigating Career Changes Fearlessly.

Growing smaller is a common trend. Tiny houses. Smaller cars. Laptops are more portable. But today's guest took this strategy to his career plan.

Dave wanted to be a small business owner from an early age. To do this, he needed to learn everything he could about how to run a company, and then carve out his own niche.

Fresh out of college, Dave Borski worked for a large company. Then, he changed to another large company to learn a new skill. Finally, he tried out a medium-size business.

In each company, Dave gained valuable knowledge on how to effectively run a business. As a result, he knew how to make a business work. When he started his own company, he filled a niche in the existing market. Now, Dave sells his services to larger companies.

In this episode, Dave shares what it took to get from cog in the wheel to an entrepreneur.

Growing smaller lessons shared

• First, Dave walks listeners through his corporate background including why he left each job.
• Then, he shares how each of these experiences benefitted him later.
• Next, Dave covers crucial conversations for every business.
• In addition, he shares why it is important to know both your co-workers and your clients.
• Finally, Dave shares his take on time management and how to make quick decisions as an entrepreneur.

Your next great listen

If you enjoyed Dave's episode, you might also like Kris Hochart's "Lessons From A Serial Entrepreneur" and Ken Janke's "Navigating Career Changes Fearlessly."

 

Do you fear Human Resources? Do you look at them like the cops of your company? If so, you are not alone. Being called in to see your HR rep can make the hardest-working executive cringe.

Brent learned the value of having a relationship with HR the hard way. But now, he's sharing his lessons with you.

In this week's episode of the Business Minutia Podcast, Brent interviews a former Human Resources rep and current small business owner, Jane Kim. Together, they break the stereotypes.

What you will learn about Human Resources

• Brent's horror story about being fearful of HR.
• What to avoid when speaking to your human resource representative.
• The qualities that separate successful employees from those who struggle.
• In addition, you will hear Brent's perception of how the #metoo movement has changed how colleagues interact.
• What role generational differences play in intra-office politics.
• Jane's takeaways from moving from a large company to a small one.

Call to action

At the end of the episode, Brent invites listeners to join the new Facebook discussion group. Once you join, you can hear his #metoo mix-up and share your own.

Your next great listen

If you liked this episode, check out BMP 002, Lessons From A Serial Entrepreneur.