Gnaw On This...

"I'm gonna make a change

For once in my life

It's gonna feel real good

Gonna make a difference

Gonna make it right: - Michael Jackson, "Man in the Mirror"

Everyone has good intentions to make a positive impact in their world, especially with friendships, family and colleagues.

We read uplifting posts everyday from many well-meaning people. And while motivational quotes, soundbytes and videos are great reminders to do better, to do more....well....are we ACTUALLY doing anything about it?

Ben Baker and Syya Yasotornrat ponder the real messaging behind these great motivators. But are they really "motivating" us to be what we say we are?

#GnawOnThis with us:

* Why do we expect more from others than we do for ourselves?

* At your funeral, how do you want people to talk about you?

* Are you living that life?

Join us EVERY TUESDAYS from 10:00am - 10:15am CST for a SHORT and quick thoughtful conversation to carry you through the week!

#leadership #business #digitalmarketing #future

"Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy

But here's my number, so call me, maybe" - Carly Rae Jepsen, "Call Me Maybe"

Business Networking is such an interesting concept, because without it, how are we building relationships with potential clients, collaborators, partners, etc?

But in all these various meet ups (IRL and Remotely), how are we approaching that moment when someone asks, "Let's exchange information."

Do you whip out your tried and true business card or do you pull out your phone to leverage the many apps to exchange info?

So let's #GnawOnThis for this week:

• What should a modern business card look like?
• Why does that card differentiate you in a crowd?
• How can you make your calling card a conversation starter?

Join us EVERY WEDNESDAY for a SHORT but thoughtful (and hopefully stimulating) conversation on ONE BUSINESS FOCUSED TOPIC)

Learn More About 🇨🇦 Ben Baker🎙️ at Your Brand Marketing

Learn More About Syya Yasotornrat at Brilliant Beam Media

#business #networking #socialnetworking #future #technology

"I'm only human

Of flesh and blood, I'm made

Human"

- The Human League, "Human"

What is it with the term "Human Capital" that is either embraced by Corporate environments, yet simultaneously makes employees cringe? Ben and Syya ponder the value of automated systems, its effects on culture and lament the assumed accuracy on predictive analysis.

#GnawOnThis with us:

• What do you do to enable people to be seen as individuals?
• When was the last time you asked someone “how are you?” and cared about the answer?
• What can you do to enable people to be the best versions of themselves?
• Do you think AI does a good job to predict an employee's value to a company?

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Got questions on what you can do to create your own valuable conversation for your audience? Reach out to Ben and Syya and their respective teams to help!

#digitalmarketing #marketing #podcast #business

"But the fool on the hill

Sees the sun going down

And the eyes in his head

See the world spinning round" - The Beatles, "Fool On The Hill"

Ok, the meaning of the song is literally the opposite of The Peter Principle, so if you have a better song that can articulate it, we'd appreciate it!

So let's talk about why management consistently move people into roles that do not suit their strengths.

#GnawOnThis:

• What is it costing you not to train/coach your people?
• Who are your unhappiest employees and what is causing them to be that way?
• If you could change one process or procedure and make everyone’s lives better in your office, what would it be and why haven’t you done it?

Let us know what you think in comments or tag us at #GnawOnThis on your favorite social media platforms!

Connect with Ben www.yourbrandmarketing.com

Connect with Syya on LinkedIn

"Workin' 9 to 5, what a way to make a livin'

Barely gettin' by, it's all takin' and no givin' "

- Dolly Parton, "9 To 5"

Ok, so the majority of the population do not work these hours anymore and that's the point of our chat. There's talk of the Four Day Work Week as a future trend and it boils down to this: Is that a good idea in the long term?

#GnawOnThis with us:

• Can you do your job within 4 days vs. 5 days?
• If you have the option to work on your own time as long as you finish the tasks, would you take that option?
• What would it take for employers to convince them that a 4 day work week is better or worse for employees?

Let us know what you think in comments or tag us at #GnawOnThis on your favorite social media platforms!

Connect with Ben www.yourbrandmarketing.com

Connect with Syya on LinkedIn.

"Will we sit on our hands, do nothing about it?

Or will we leave this world better than we found it?

- Maren Morris, "Better Than We Found it"

International competitions have an amazing way to bring people together to root for our respective home teams and for a small moment in time, differences are put aside so we can celebrate wins and commiserate painful losses. Through all this, certain groups are gracious in victory as well in defeat.

This week, Ben and Syya look at why there is a collective appreciation for how Japanese fans and the teams clean up after games without fanfare. What is it that drives people to "do the right thing" and act on behalf of the greater good. Can it happen elsewhere or is it uniquely Japanese?

#Gnaw On This with us:

• Can a culture of group integrity happen elsewhere in the world or is it uniquely Japanese?
• How can we apply group success/failure within our own teams and companies?
• What does it take to play hard during the game, but when it ends, shake it off?

Want to learn more? Feel free to reach out to us!

🇨🇦 Ben Baker🎙️ - Your Brand Marketing

Syya Yasotornrat

Raise your hand if you have pre-teens, teenagers, young adults, or even grown adults to your credit?

If you have children of ANY age, the odds are high you will enjoy, or at least relate, to today's conversation with Ben Baker and Syya Yasotornrat as they entertain their thoughts on @Gnaw On This...Business Bytes Podcast and communication between generations.

With each generation, we have our own experiences and relationship with the world. And of course, those situational experiences dictate much of our culture, society and language to deal with these ever changing times!

So are we doing a good, great, or horrible job with communicating with each other???

This is a rebroadcast since Syya is under the weather (What was supposed to stay in Vegas, didn't....it's a cold, don't worry, she's fine!)

A few things to #GnawOnThis:

• How do you best interact with new information and how do you best retain it?
• Can you give an example when someone explained something, and you had no idea what they were talking about? How did that make you feel?
• How do you know that people you communicate with understand what you have said and can act on the information given?

#business #podcast #communication #leadership

"I'm happy, happy at home

You're my best friend

Oh

Oh, you're my best friend

Ooh, you make me live

Ooh, you're my best friend" - Queen, "You're My Best Friend"

There's nothing like a jaunty little tune to play in the background as you're celebrating friendship and gratefulness for our relationships!

For those in the US, Happy Thanksgiving!

For those everywhere else, we celebrate you and appreciate your good will in making Gnaw On This...Business Bytes Podcast a fun and thoughtful place!

Some things to #GnawOnThis with us this week:

• What are you most appreciative of in your work life?
• How do you celebrate relationships? (Everyday and/or Holidays!"
• Is there a SINGULAR person you'd like to shout out? TAG THEM IN COMMENTS!

Want to learn more? Feel free to reach out to us!

🇨🇦 Ben Baker🎙️ - Your Brand Marketing

Syya Yasotornrat

#business #leadership #podcast #gratefulness

"Pay attention to those employees who respectfully ask why. They are demonstrating an interest in their jobs and exhibiting a curiosity that could eventually translate into leadership ability." - Harvey Mackay

On a scale of 1-10, 10 being SUPER CURIOUS....How would you rate your curiosity?

This week, 🇨🇦 Ben Baker🎙️ and I #GnawOnThis topic of curiosity. As kids, we've enjoyed playing in our imaginary worlds with friends and made up stories on the fly.

Questions to #GnawOnThis about curiosity:

* We've heard a lot of discontentment in our careers and lives, but what is the solution?

* How can leaning into curiosity help you challenge your perspectives?

* Do you have to be a "creative" personality to be curious? Why or why not?

* Seriously - What's the story behind the picking on a cat's curiosity!?!?!

Sound off in comments below! You don't have to be live in the Gnaw On This...Business Bytes Podcast on this podcast to answer the questions above! In fact, it might help move our conversation along!

We're live EVERY TUESDAY at 10:00am CST, but you can ALWAYS watch the replay on YouTube or listen on your favorite #podcast player!

#business #leadership #podcasts #curiosity

"You have a podcast? Can I be on your show?"

Let's face it: It can be flattering for people to reach out to you and ask if they can be on your podcast, livestream or simply part of your digital content in general.

As flattering as it is, take a moment to reflect on whether its is a mutually beneficial opportunity, or a train wreck in the making. Yes. Call it for what it is!

For those that are looking to be a guest on a show, here are a few things to #GnawOnThis

* Have you done ANY research on the show you want to be on?

* What is your PURPOSE and VALUE to the show, host and your own objectives?

* What kind of format do you prefer? Q&A, Conversational, or something else?

BONUS QUESTION: Do you have the PROPER equipment, setting so you audio and visual presence is palatable for the listeners?

Let us know what you think as @Ben Baker and I chat it up EVERY TUESDAYS at 10:00am CST!

Learn More about Ben at Your Brand Marketing

Learn More about Syya on LinkedIn

#business #podcast #leadership #podcasting #marketing #youtube #podcasts