Engaged Pursuit (Podcast): Your Story. Your Career.

Leadership: Needed now more than ever. 

What does it mean to be a Leader in 2020 (and beyond)? Sure, leaders are good communicators, work through others, create a strong mission/vision, etc. But we think there's more to being a Leader. Much more.

In this episode, Engaged Pursuit founder Tom Perry talks about a new way to define Leadership for our changing world. Whether you're leading an organization, leading an institution, leading your community, or (frankly) leading yourself...there's a new way to think about showing-up as a Leader.

Have a topic you'd like Tom to discuss? Or feedback on a previous topic? Send him an email: [email protected].

Stay tuned for a special edition of the Engaged Pursuit podcast this Friday (6/November) for the release of October's Unemployment numbers & additional ways Tom is (trying) to stay sane throughout this year.

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If you're like most professionals, you're probably working through a pretty challenging career-related issue right now.  Stuff like looking for something new. Or "feeling stuck." Or dealing with a difficult manager. Or .

And, if you're like most professionals, you're probably taking the issue (and yourself) VERY, EXTREMELY, INSANELY serious. Your "Type-A" is really coming through - lots of plans, roadmaps, criteria for success, timelines, etc. Am I right??

Well...what if there's a different approach to solving complex professional problems?  An approach that actually incorporates a LIGHTER, LESS SERIOUS, EASIER action items? Stuff you traditionally wouldn't even think about to get the job done??

Grab a pen and paper, because our founder Tom Perry will walk you through a different framework to solve your complex professional issue - an approach that's not as serious. Could this new way of thinking actually be a better solution?  We think so!

Have a really difficult situation you'd like to discuss with Tom? Send him an email - [email protected]

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Ask anyone advice on maximizing your Career (or finding something new) & the vast majority of the time, you'll hear, "You just need to network more!" or "Networking is so, so, so important!"  Sound familiar?? Is your heart-rate going up??

Now, on many levels, this statement is correct - networking often leads to great conversations, great jobs, great community, and great learnings. But HOW you get there is a different story.  The vast majority of professionals are fumbling their networking approach, fearful and unsure how to even start (even though they know it's one of the ways to great things).

Until now!

Engaged Pursuit founder Tom Perry highlights a new definition of "Networking" (less sales!!) and talks about a new way to approach this *skill* and take the ambiguity (and fear!) off the table.  Doesn't a potentially new approach to networking just feel better?? Thought so!

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"You need a good mentor!" is often what managers will tell employees when thinking about important moments in their Career.

Like most things, easier said than done, right? We hear you...

In this episode, Engaged Pursuit founder Tom Perry highlights some strategies to ensure you are setting yourself (and your potential mentor) up for success from the very beginning. Being thoughtful around your goal, who you might work with, how you're engaging with them and the details of your partnership is crucial to an awesome mentor partnership.

Want to talk about your mentor situation (or lack of situation if you're like most professionals)? Send Tom an email: [email protected]

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Tons of headlines coming-out this morning - it's one of those "maybe I just need to eat chips & watch Netflix" kind of days for sure.  

But, before you hit the couch, our Founder Tom Perry has the big stuff you need to know about the September 2020 job report released this morning.  Elements include the additional jobs added to payroll, the current unemployment rate heading into the election, and how the most recent reporting month compares to previous months/summer.

In addition to talking about September, Tom also shares some of the things that are working to stay sane(ish) during this challenging time.  While no official expert, Tom hopes these tips-and-tricks will help you during the final months of 2020.

Have something that's working to keep you sane? Let Tom know via email - [email protected]

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Engaged Pursuit: Your Story. Your Career.

Raise your hand if you've worked with (or working with) a crappy Manager?  Everyone's hands in the air?  Thought so...

While the vast majority of professionals begin the relationship with their managers with the best of intent, sometimes the partnership goes off-track.  Smaller stuff happens (1:1 meetings are cancelled (often), feedback becomes "blah," ghosting, etc) as well as bigger stuff (values conflict, behavior shifts, surprises, etc).

When patterns start and/or the relationship isn't working anymore, what are professionals to do? How can they stay true to themselves (and their careers) while addressing these concerns?

Glad you asked.

In this episode, Engaged Pursuit founder Tom Perry outlines his best practices for addressing both the "small stuff" as well as the "big stuff" when Manager relationships go off-track.  Bottom line - this is hard, but the VAST majority of professionals are dealing with these issues each-and-every-day.

Need help thinking through your particular situation? Email Tom - [email protected]

Know someone who could use some advice on dealing with a difficult (crappy) Manager? Forward them this podcast and tell them to subscribe!

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As employees, we want our Manager relationship to work. We expect meaningful discussions, valuable feedback, career insight(s), and hopefully some fun too. 

But how do we know if our Manager partnership is headed in the wrong direction? What are some signs to indicate that the relationship might not be working as well as we originally hoped?  Glad you asked! This is important stuff...

In this episode, our founder Tom Perry reviews his Top 5 "Warning Signs" that might indicate that help (and possible action) is needed. These red-flags are based on his experiencing in the corporate world + what he's hearing from clients who are struggling with their Manager.

Dealing with an especially gnarly Manager situation? Reach-out directly to Tom: [email protected]

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Engaged Pursuit: Your Story. Your Career.

You've heard it before ... "The relationship with your Manager is crucial to your success."  We completely agree.

But what role do you, as the employee, have with your Manager? Especially during the first 6 months of your partnership, how should you show-up, how should you focus, how should you communicate to ensure long-term success?

Our Founder, Tom Perry, talks about the 5 critical elements to ensure you're cultivating awesomeness with your Manager. Whether you've been working with your current Manager for a while or just starting your partnership, these tips-and-tricks will make sure you're at the center of this relationship.

Have an idea for Tom or want to talk about your Manager experience? Send Tom an email: [email protected].

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You've set your intention. You've built your plan. You know your path. 

Now comes the hard part ... actually having your Career Plan discussion with your Manager. Yikes! Are you starting to panic just thinking about that?

Well fear no more ... we've got you covered in this latest edition of the Engaged Pursuit podcast, where our founder, Tom Perry, highlights his best tips-and-tricks to crush this experience.  Fear no more!

In this episode, you'll learn the best practices to maximize the beginning, middle, and end of this important conversation. From setting an agenda to defining how you want your Manager to partner with you - we've got you covered!

Subscribe to the Engaged Pursuit podcast wherever you get your podcasts and don't forget to tell your network about this employee-centered resource.  Have a topic idea or want to talk with Tom? Send him an email - [email protected]

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Engaged Pursuit: Your Story. Your Career.

Welcome to this Special Edition of The Engaged Pursuit Podcast.

Today, September 4 2020, we received the August 2020 unemployment numbers. What does this all mean for you and your Engaged Pursuit?

Our founder, Tom Perry, walks you through the headlines and also gives you his perspective on the market - what's currently happening across his partnership with companies and clients & also what he's expecting for the month(s) ahead.

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Have a question for Tom and/or topic idea? Email: [email protected] 

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