Dynamic Business Approach

Terms and Conditions:

On Today's show, we discuss… 1.21 This NOT a Family! Does proximity create strong bonds? Special guests Melvin and Kimberly Ellis of the SoulSense (@soulsensepodcast, soulsenseministries.com & @soulsensepod) Podcast join the show to discuss dynamic of the workplace and teams as it pertains to family. Gimme Your Best.

Question of the week: What is the strongest feeling of family that you’ve ever felt at a job or as a work team?

Leave us your thoughts, feedback and GESH examples in a 30-second soundbite (MP3 or WAV) in an email to [email protected].

Contempt – The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.

Fallacy – A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.

Rose-Colored Glasses – Cheerful or optimistic, especially to an excessive degree.

Peak-End Rule – Only remembering the extreme highs or lows of an event.

Cannibalize – Attack and devour members of the same species.

Nostalgic – A feeling of sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.

Tentpole Moments – The large or significant moments that stand out in a series of processes or events.

Caveat – A warning or exception that should be taken into consideration in a process.

Rapport – A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.

Camaraderie– Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.

Trepidation – A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.

Absolve – Set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility.

Kinsmanship – A bond shared between two or more individuals. Its more than friendship its more than love its self.

Propitious – Giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable.

Insidious – Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.

Clandestinely – Done secretly.

Apropos – Relevant and connected to what has gone on.

Sweat Equity – Investing time, energy and effort with the hopes of getting credit or receiving a windfall later.

Converse with and Follow the show on…

Facebook: DBAPodcast Instagram: DynBusApp LinkedIn: Dynbusapp Podcast Twitter: @DynBusApp

DynBusApp.XYZ (New Website) – Is Here!!!!!

Details

Art Credits: Illustrated by: Elise Davis

Music Credits: Snap It Up - William Pearson Funky Brown Business - Jason Donnelly

Terms and Conditions:

On Today's show, we discuss… 1.20 WWW (Wonderful Women of the Workplace). Thank God for WOMEN! The epidemy of the word dynamic rests in all that a woman is. More than just the simple will, strength and perseverance that a man stereotypically brings, this show the hosts focus on all that women are and how they add value to the workplace. Affinity Four.

Question of the week: Why do you think it is so hard for women to progress in the corporate world, compared to men?

Leave us your thoughts, feedback and GESH examples in a 30-second soundbite (MP3 or WAV) in an email to [email protected].

Outliers – A person or thing that occurs outside of typical results or experiences.

Proponent – Someone who advocates a theory, proposal, or project.

Qualifier – A word or phrase, especially an adjective, used to attribute a quality to another word, especially a noun

Archaic – A very old or old-fashioned item or method for doing something.

Good Old Boy – An informal system of friendships and connections through which men use their positions of influence by providing favors and information to help other men.

Inclusive – Including or covering all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required.

Homogenous – The same as other items or factors in a grouping.

Glass Ceiling – An unofficially acknowledged barrier to advancement in a profession, especially affecting women and members of minorities.

Marginalizes – Treating someone or a concept as insignificant or merely an accessory.

Stark – Very obvious, plain to see the difference.

Eloquent – Fluent and persuasive speech.

Astute – Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

Sapiosexual – A person who finds intelligence attractive or arousing.

Palatable – Acceptable or satisfactory.

Kinetic Energy – Energy which a body possesses by virtue of being in motion.

Potential Energy – The energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position, typically the body is at rest and has yet to move.

Certitude – Something that someone firmly believes is true.

Converse with and Follow the show on…

Facebook: DBAPodcast Instagram: DynBusApp LinkedIn: Dynbusapp Podcast Twitter: @DynBusApp

.XYZ (New Website) – Coming Soon

Details

Art Credits: Illustrated by: Elise Davis

Music Credits: Snap It Up - William Pearson Funky Brown Business - Jason Donnelly

Terms and Conditions:

On Today's show, we discuss… 1.19 Low Hanging Fruit (Don’t Be Basic). We all should desire to be dynamic and stand out due to what skills and experience we can bring to the table. Creativity is something that can mitigate problems and prove beneficial to an organization. Can you bring that something extra beyond the minimum requirements? Gimme Your Best.

Question of the week: What company, do you feel, is as close to altruistic as possible?

Leave us your thoughts, feedback and GESH examples in a 30-second soundbite (MP3 or WAV) in an email to [email protected].

Low-Hanging Fruit – A commonly used metaphor for doing the simplest or easiest work first, or for a quick fix that produces ripe, delectable results.

Eat the Frog – In the morning, right after getting up, you complete the most unwanted task you can think of for that day (= the frog).

Focus Group – A demographically diverse group of people assembled to participate in a guided discussion about a particular product before it is launched.

Agile – A flexibility in the face of change or disruption.

Positive Intent – Giving the benefit of the doubt when all of the facts have yet to be uncovered.

Intrinsic – The degree to which people use skills or motivation that derive naturally.

Curtail – Reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.

Force Multiplier – Tools or people that help you amplify your effort to produce more output and get more done with the same amount of effort.

Viability – Ability to survive, work or live successfully.

Vernacular – The language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region.

Altruistic – Showing care and consideration for the welfare of other people, unselfish.

Rest on your laurels – Be so satisfied with what one has already achieved that one makes no further effort.

Je ne sais quoi – The phrase was borrowed into English as an expression of a quality that makes something or someone attractive, distinctive, or special in some way, but is hard to put into words.

Acquiesce – Accept something reluctantly but without protest.

Dynamacy (dynamism) – The quality of being characterized by vigorous activity and progress.

Imminent – About to happen.

Medium.com Eat the Frogs First Thing in the Morning

Converse with and Follow the show on…

Facebook: DBAPodcast Instagram: DynBusApp LinkedIn: Dynbusapp Podcast Twitter: @DynBusApp

.XYZ (New Website) – Coming Soon

Details

Art Credits: Illustrated by: Elise Davis

Music Credits: Snap It Up - William Pearson Funky Brown Business - Jason Donnelly

Terms and Conditions:

On Today's show, we discuss… 1.18 No Magic Bullet (Panacea). With our esteemed guest Dr. Tara Peters (@peterst1), we will be examining the concept of what efforts add value and help us get to the point of Self-Actualization. Dr. Peters is an academic dean and professor at Northwood University (www.northwood.edu) and champions building leaders who can deftly navigate change. Dr. Peters and hosts share stories that illuminate the journey that most professionals have to take plus offer advice for shortening the learning curve. Morehouse Student Loan Gift.

Question of the week: How have you broken-up your large goal into small wins that keep you motivated and resilient?

Leave us your thoughts, feedback and GESH examples in a 30-second soundbite (MP3 or WAV) in an email to [email protected].

Magic Bullet – A medicine or other remedy, especially an undiscovered or hypothetical one, with wonderful or highly specific properties.

Panacea – A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.

Peltzman Effect – A theory which states that people are more likely to engage in risky behavior when security measures have been mandated.

Locus of Control – The degree to which people believe that they have control over the outcome of events in their lives, as opposed to external forces beyond their control.

Self-Actualization – The realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, especially considered as a drive or need present in everyone.

Deficient – Not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient.

Euphoric – Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.

Servant Leadership - A leadership philosophy in which the main goal of the leader is to serve.

Diaspora - The dispersion of any people from their original homeland.

“Making Groceries” – The term comes from the Creole French idiomatic expression for shopping for dinner. Can be perceived as doing what it takes to make money and put food on the table.

Abdicate – Fail to fulfill or undertake (a responsibility or duty).

Intrepid – Fearless; adventurous.

T-Shaped Skills – Having a deep (vertical) understanding of your job function or department and also possessing broad knowledge of other teams, departments and how they all affect one another (horizontal).

Monolith – A large and impersonal political, corporate, or social structure regarded as intractably indivisible and uniform.

Accreditation – The action or process of officially recognizing someone as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.

Buoy – Cause to become cheerful or confident.

Modalities – A particular mode in which something exists or is experienced or expressed.

Juxtaposing – The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.

Cognitive Load – The used amount of working memory resources.

MindTools.com SMART Goals video.

Converse with and Follow the show on…

Facebook: DBAPodcast Instagram: DynBusApp LinkedIn: Dynbusapp Podcast Twitter: @DynBusApp

.XYZ(New Website) – Coming Soon

Details

Art Credits: Illustrated by: Elise Davis

Music Credits: Snap It Up - William Pearson Funky Brown Business - Jason Donnelly

Terms and Conditions:

On Today's show, we discuss… 1.17 Barriers to Entry. A special Guest David Faminu is being featured on the show to discuss his path success with the bumps and lessons learned along the way. This experienced leader and family-man has been a worth mentor to Gerrard Mills and will share best practices for dealing with people on the job and leadership.

Question of the week: My transition from A to B and journey from the present state to success is being met with impediments that are stunting my grow, who can relate?

Leave us your thoughts, feedback and GESH examples in a 30-second soundbite (MP3 or WAV) in an email to [email protected].

Cordial – A warm and friendly atmosphere.

LSAT – Law School Admission Test.

Multifaceted – Having many facets or sides to one’s personality or job role.

Emotional Intelligence – The capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, & to handle interpersonal relationships empathetically.

Array – An impressive display or range of a particular type of thing.

Curt – Rudely brief.

Tenacious – Persisting in existence; not easily dispelled.

Familial - Relating to or occurring in a family or its members.

Spiraling - Decrease or deteriorate continuously.

Vicariously – Experience in one’s imagination through the actions of another person.

Tangible – Clear, definite and very real.

Reputable – Having a good reputation.

Scouring – Doing a thorough search in order to locate something.

Concocting – Create or devise.

Conjure – Incorrect thought or assumption about something, mistaken belief.

Nefarious – Wicked criminal or corrupt.

Corporate Knowledge – Knowledge and experience within a team or organization that allows for efforts to be multiplied due to familiarity.

Converse with and Follow the show on…

Facebook: DBAPodcast Instagram: DynBusApp LinkedIn: Dynbusapp Podcast Twitter: @DynBusApp

XYZ – Coming Soon

Details

Art Credits: Illustrated by: Elise Davis

Music Credits: Snap It Up - William Pearson Funky Brown Business - Jason Donnelly

Terms and Conditions:

On Today's show, we discuss… 1.16 Deflated. At school, in your business and at your job, setbacks arise from time to time and processing these failures is much more of an art than a science. Gerrard and Todd discuss some of their failures and try to offer insight into how feeling deflated can trap you.

Question of the week: You did your very best on your dream job interview but you were denied the position. Do you become deflated or defeated? What’s the difference?

Leave us your thoughts, feedback and GESH examples in a 30-second soundbite (MP3 or WAV) in an email to [email protected].

Resonate – A level of understanding that relates harmoniously.

Levity – Humor, comic relief or light-heartedness.

Rote – A habitual repetition of something.

Albatross – An annoying burden or weight around one's neck.

Exigencies – An urgent need or demand.

Reputable – Having a good reputation.

Saturated Market – A market has an influx of a certain product or service.

Ubiquitous - Appearing or found everywhere.

Unique Selling Proposition (USP) – This makes your product or service stand out among the rest.

Ancillary – Providing necessary support to the main operation.

Cerebral – Deep thinker, intellectual and calculating.

Catalyst – Spark or action that sets events in motion.

Incremental – In regular increases, additions, or stages.

Fallacy – Incorrect thought or assumption about something, mistaken belief.

Analogize – Make a comparison of something with something else.

Converse with and Follow the show on…

Facebook: DBAPodcast Instagram: DynBusApp LinkedIn: Dynbusapp Podcast Twitter: @DynBusApp

XYZ – Coming Soon

Details

Art Credits: Illustrated by: Elise Davis

Music Credits: Snap It Up - William Pearson Funky Brown Business - Jason Donnelly

Terms and Conditions:

On Today's show, we discuss… 1.15 VABEs (Managing Employee VABEs). Gerrard and Todd continue the discussion on what motivates and informs decisions. The focus this round is how to manage the VABEs of direct reports. One key aspect of this is the culture (VABEs) of an employer.

Question of the week: If you could instill certain VABEs into the culture of your company, what would they be?

Leave us your thoughts, feedback and GESH examples in a 30-second soundbite (MP3 or WAV) in an email to [email protected].

Monolith – A large and impersonal political, corporate, or social structure regarded as intractably indivisible and uniform.

Exemplar – A person or thing serving as a typical example or excellent model.

Behoove – A duty or responsibility for someone to do something; it is incumbent on.

Acquiesce – Accept something reluctantly but without protest.

WIIFM – What’s In It For Me.

Refute – Argue, dispel or offer a rebuttal.

Inanimate – Not alive, static, void of personality.

Conglomerate – A large corporation formed by the merging of separate and diverse firms.

Disparate - Essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison.

Homogenous – Of the same kind, alike.

Temperaments – A person's nature, especially as it permanently affects their behavior.

Amicable – Having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.

Commonality – The state of sharing features or attributes.

Elated – To be extremely happy.

Spectrum – Used to classify something, or suggest that it can be classified, in terms of its position on a scale between two extreme or opposite points.

Nonchalant – Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.

Converse with and Follow the show on…

Facebook: DBAPodcast Instagram: DynBusApp LinkedIn: Dynbusapp Podcast Twitter: @DynBusApp

XYZ – Coming Soon

Details

Art Credits: Illustrated by: Elise Davis

Music Credits: Snap It Up - William Pearson Funky Brown Business - Jason Donnelly

Terms and Conditions:

On Today's show, we discuss… 1.14 Open to Advice? Challenging yourself to give permission to and acquire feedback from your circle. Even the best drivers have blind spots. Similarly, most astute professionals may have areas of their persona or professionalism that could use some attention. Let’s start the conversation, literally. We have a special guest, former cohort and current military member Bianca Robinson is returning to give feedback to Gerrard and Todd.

Question of the week: What challenging piece of advice have you given to a colleague?

Leave us your thoughts, feedback and GESH examples in a 30-second soundbite (MP3 or WAV) in an email to [email protected].

Check out Bianca’s social media at

Instagram @Beonka_ or Beonka Robinson on Facebook

Candid – Open, honest or truthful.

Divisive – Troublesome or disruptive.

Bemoan – Grumble, complain or regret.

Normative – Establishing, relating to, or deriving from a standard or norm, especially of behavior.

Semmelweis Reflex – A metaphor for the reflex-like tendency to reject new evidence or new knowledge because it contradicts established norms or beliefs.

Entrenched – Ingrained or established.

Emeritus – Having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor.

Maladies – Problems, negative condition.

Effortlessly Galvanizing – Of the persona that energizes and motivates others unintendedly.

Plethora – Excess, overabundance.

Ulterior Motives – A motive that is different than or beyond the expressed or apparent motive.

Caveat – Forewarning or stipulation.

Failsafe – Foolproof, guaranteed or dependable.

Happenstance – Coincidence.

Magnanimous – Generous or forgiving especially toward a rival or less powerful person.

Converse with and Follow the show on…

Facebook: DBAPodcast Instagram: DynBusApp LinkedIn: Dynbusapp Podcast Twitter: @DynBusApp

Details

Art Credits: Illustrated by: Elise Davis

Music Credits: Snap It Up - William Pearson Funky Brown Business - Jason Donnelly

Terms and Conditions:

On Today's show, we discuss… 1.02 Theory v Practice [Re-Broadcast]. Expectations and assumptions can motivate and encourage us but we can also be blinded as to the reality of the next level of education, the new job or venturing into entrepreneurship. The hosts give their own examples of their theory (expectation) of a transition and the practice and realism of going through it. Which of the hosts will commit the most P.E.N.Ds. (performance-enhancing name drops) during this episode? More Gimme Your Best.

This week's question: What is an example of when the theory of making a change was vastly different from the practice of experiencing said change?

Leave us your thoughts, feedback and GESH examples in a 30-second soundbite (MP3) in an email to [email protected].

Facets - a particular aspect of something with many sides or considerations.

Dichotomy - The contrast of two different things. 

Perilous - Full of danger or risk.

Autonomy - Freedom from external control, self-government.

Divert - Change course, distract or alter direction.

Pertains - Has to do with, related to.

SME - Subject matter expert.

Unbeknownst - Without knowledge.

Genre - A category characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

Mentor - An experienced and trusted adviser.

Static - Lacking movement, action or change.

Feasible - Possible, able to be done.

Shoulder-training - Side by side on-the-job training.

Eloquently - Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

BHAG* - Big hairy audacious goal, a long-term goal that changes the very nature of a business' existence.

Blue Ocean^ - Creating and capturing uncontested market space, thereby making the competition irrelevant.

Tenet - A principle or belief.

Fruition - The point at which a plan or project is realized.

*“Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies” by James Collins and Jerry Porras.

^"Blue Ocean Strategy" by Renée Mauborgne and W. Chan Kim

Continue to share the show with your friends and colleagues. Our goal is to expand the show nationwide to all who could use a little advice, companionship and encouragement with navigating facets of the business landscape. Thanks so much for your attention and support.

Converse with and Follow the show on…

Facebook: DBAPodcast Instagram: DynBusApp LinkedIn: Dynbusapp Podcast Twitter: @DynBusApp

Details

Art Credits: Illustrated by: Elise Davis

Music Credits: Snap It Up - William Pearson Funky Brown Business - Jason Donnelly I Told You So - William Pearson

Terms and Conditions:

On Today's show, we discuss… 1.01 A New Chapter [Re-Broadcast]! This is the beginning of graduation season and the transition of many people from one level of education and life to another. Congratulations to all who’ve reached their individual goals and best of luck in the future. Plans are crucial and we discuss how to do this and what to consider when examining the next steps after one goal has been conquered. Introduction to segments, Affinity 4 and Gimme Your Best.

This week's question: What topics, scenarios would you like to hear about on future episodes?

The podcast has four Primers and full-length episodes available on Dynbusapp.com. Leave us your thoughts, feedback and GESH examples in a 30-second soundbite (MP3) in an email to [email protected].

Inaugural – Initial, first or beginning of something.

Glean – Acquired or picked up a skill or ability.

Innate – Looking at a range of specific information.

Fruition – The completion or culmination of a plan or goal.

Intangibles – Not having a physical presence.

Parse – Separate, analyze or divide things out.

Pivot – Change directions or adjust your focus.

Behoove – Really benefit you to take care of a responsibility.

Intrinsic – Drive or motivation that comes naturally.

Resilient – Able to push past or recover from setbacks or mistakes.

Aptitude – Natural ability to do something.

Cathartic – Emotional/psychological breakthrough by expressing feelings.

Lauded – Celebrated or praised by others, typically publicly.

Parley – Change one situation into a more lucrative outcome.

Proliferate – To increase of multiply in numbers.

Hone – Sharpen, refine or perfect a skill.

From Gerrard: Special shout out to my wife and three kids who’ve sacrificed and supported me during this effort to reach my goal of creating and publishing this podcast from scratch. I can’t do anything without you.

Converse with and Follow the show on…

Facebook: DBAPodcast Instagram: DynBusApp LinkedIn: Dynbusapp Podcast Twitter: @DynBusApp

Details

Art Credits: Illustrated by: Elise Davis

Music Credits: Snap It Up - William Pearson Funky Brown Business - Jason Donnelly I Told You So - William Pearson