Michelle and Chase explore a Harvard Business Review article they came across about facing your fear of becoming obsolete. They share strategies we can take to not just face this fear, but overcome it. 

Article: Face Your Fear of Becoming Obsolete

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In this episode, Michelle and Chase dive into the question of who is responsible for shaping company culture. They examine the roles of executive leaders, human resources, middle managers, and individual contributors in shaping the culture. The episode emphasizes the importance of intentional culture-building and a shared commitment from all employees.

Article: What Is Organizational Culture (DDI)

Article: How To Build Company Culture (Gallup)

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In 2024, FORUM Credit Union's focus on Leader Development is accountability. In the episode of Career Dreams, Michelle and Chase reflect on the most recent leader gathering,"Accountability, It's My Mess," where leaders explored personal accountability in leadership. Accountability is a complex topic; it seems like a skill we should all know and understand, but it's challenging to implement and master. Michelle and Chase share their main takeaways from the leader gathering and provide action items to help increase personal accountability.

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Michelle and Chase share four strategies to help you own your continual development. They also share tips to help you navigate these strategies and practical ways to incorporate them into your daily routine to create consistency and habits that support your learning, professional growth, and development.

Article: Stop Being An Intermittent Learning (Kevin Eikenberry)

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Michelle and Chase discuss the importance of how we show up, prepare for, and participate in team meetings. By being strategic in our approach to meetings, we put our best foot forward and can use these opportunities to showcase our skills and add value. Some people might naturally be more comfortable speaking up during meetings, while others prefer to take a back seat. Michelle and Chase share strategies for both groups to put our best foot forward, lean into our strengths, and increase our professional effectiveness and reputation. 

Article: How to stand out in team meetings and get noticed (Motivation Code)

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In this Career Dreams episode, Michelle and Chase discuss the importance of conducting a mid-year pulse check. It's crucial to assess our progress, acknowledge our accomplishments, and pinpoint areas for improvement in order to ensure we are making progress towards our goals. They offer practical advice on how to conduct a thorough self-assessment, set new goals, and stay focused. Whether you're a leader aiming to enhance team performance or an individual contributor seeking to improve your productivity and performance, this episode will provide valuable insights to help you succeed.

Article: How Emotionally Intelligent People Handle Criticism

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In this brief solo episode, Chase talks about the importance of doing things scared. Similar to the idea of the importance of being comfortable being uncomfortable, he explores the value and several examples of others who have worked through their fear to achieve their career dreams.

Article: Behind the Scenes with Sherri Shepherd SHRM Keynote (SHRM)

Assessment: Do It Scared

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Inspired by the idea that "curiosity is the opposite of judgment," Chase has a thought-provoking conversation with Michelle in this episode. Together, they explore five compelling benefits of using curiosity to counteract judgment.

Article: Why Thinking Like A Scientist is Good For You (Greater Good)

Article: How Curiosity Can Help Us Overcome Disconnection (Greater Good)

Article: Six Surprising Benefits of Curiosity (Greater Good)

Article: How to Stay Open and Curious in Hard Conversations (Greater Good)

Article: Why Curious People Have Better Relationships (Greater Good)

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In this brief solo episode, Michelle reflects on a recent LinkedIn message she received from a college student who is struggling to identify her career path and passion. Michelle shares insights from her response and from an article she shared with the student with strategies for discovering - or rediscovering - your passion.

Article: A 4-Step Process to Increase the Odds of Finding Your Passion (Career Cloud)

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Michelle and Chase dive into the importance of building stronger connections and relationships with your teammates. Discover the five methods to better bond with colleagues and enhance your workplace relationships. 

Article: 5 Methods to Better Bond with Colleagues 

Article: How Strategic Connection Enhances Employee Retention and Engagement 

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