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The term “hustle” or “hustler” has varied in its meaning over the years. Once as referring to perhaps shady business practices, then to a badge of honor, and currently is viewed as a workaholic. Anti-hustle culture emerged as a result of the pandemic, and in today’s episode I share some guidance on how to opt out of the “hustle” conversation and how to opt in to living the life and having the career that you desire most.

In today’s episode, we cover:

• The evolution of the term “hustle”
• Who is the “corporate bragger”?
• My moment of reflection
• The difference between hustle culture and anti-hustle culture
• How to shift the paradigm in business
• Celebrating the value, not the sacrifice

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Raise your hand if you have second guessed a decision you made, either in your personal or professional life. In the work setting, there really isn’t anyone pointing out to us that we didn’t pick wisely, and so we end up in situations that are not what you expected and not what you signed up for. Today’s episode is all about how you can tell if your picker is broken, what to do, and practical ways for you to operate over time in the situation where the change is needed. And if your picker hasn’t led you astray, I’ve got some homework for you to help others see if their picker is malfunctioning.

Tune in to hear:

• My experience when my picker was broken
• How do you know that you need to analyze if you chose wrong?
• How to identify what you love to do the most
• Discover the environment that you want to be in
• Helping someone realize they may be in the wrong role at the wrong time
• The importance of giving yourself grace

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3 Operational Leaks Every Business Has Masterclass. https://oncallcoo.melissafranks.com/3operationalleaks

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Flashback to April, 2022 when I was the COO of a company that I had been working for the last 15 years. A third party company was brought in to conduct yet another assessment on the leadership positions, and I was determined to ace it and prove I was worthy of my position. My results from this assessment, and the conversation I had with the assessor in a follow up conversation lit a fire in me that allowed me to believe I was meant for bigger, not smaller.

In today’s episode, I share the importance of mentorship in every aspect of one's life and give you steps and recommendations so you don’t go through a similar painful process. Whatever your dreams are, a mentor will help you achieve it faster.

In today’s episode, we cover:

• Thank you to the man who lit a fire in me
• How to find a mentor
• Taking the action plan and taking action
• Why mentorship is important for every goal
• Having a mentor during seasons of shifting

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The podcast’s very first guest episode welcomes Becca Schweitzer, a human resources professional and a people engagement expert. She has built her expertise working in the healthcare industry supporting teams of 2 to hundreds and helping them through some of the toughest years the industry has seen. These teams are multi-generational and diverse and she shares her unique perspective on how taking action is truly being engaged.

Becca shares her philosophy of employee and people engagement as well as the missteps companies take when promoting it. Becca then provides advice for multi generational environments and how to use the demographic makeup of the company to drive decisions such as data collection. Last, she provides questions to ask during the interview process to learn more about the company’s culture, and taking discretionary action actively within the company.

Tune in to hear:

• Becca’s HR background
• How employee engagement is our free will
• How leaders can get feedback from employees
• Engagement for workplaces with multiple generations
• The importance of recognition and appreciation
• Questions to ask about engagement when interviewing for a job
• Becca’s advice for new employees

Connect with Becca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becca-schweitzer-9b062a33/

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Consultation Call: https://www.melissafranks.com/fractionalcooservices 

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The last week of each quarter is one of my favorites, and the reason isn’t what you would think. No, it’s not about business results, but instead all about how I executed my plan. In today’s episode, I quickly review how 2022 ended and the beginning of Q1 began when I shifted into the startup world, teach you how to create quarterly goals by looking in the rearview mirror as well as looking ahead, and also share my new goals for the second quarter.

In today’s episode, we cover:

• Why quarterly goals are important
• The 3 goals I set for Q1, and which were met and and which were not
• How to holistically audit goals and priorities
• What does it take to be successful?
• How to look forward into the next quarter
• Setting goals that are personally and emotionally aligned with you

The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington

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This one is all about the B word: boundaries. You may or may not want to look at your reflection in the mirror on this topic, but it’s important to get a bit uncomfortable here, because you’re going to have a spark that ignites during this episode that will have you ready to make changes immediately. So, buckle up as I share about how to figure out what’s going on, setting boundaries and navigating needed changes as a result, determining what to do next, and how to keep the boundaries going for the long haul. 

Tune in to hear:

• What does it mean to lose sight of the shoreline?
• How to identify and diagnose the problem
• Setting and honoring boundaries with clear communication
• How to decide which boundary is the most important
• Boundaries can change as your life circumstances change

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Consultation Call: https://www.melissafranks.com/fractionalcooservices 

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Gone are the days of cohorts of new employees into corporations, all being onboarded and mentored together at the beginning of their careers. Many college graduates are entering the corporate world without this mentorship, as many companies have gone away with this structure. Some may call it the Wild Wild West, and others the survival of the fittest. I, too, didn’t have this onboarding experience and in today’s episode, I share how I started and how to not follow my lead so you can start with success. And if you are in a managerial position, I also share with you how you can support and be a role model for new employees who are starting their careers.

In today’s episode, we cover:

• My start in the corporate world at 20
• How to build credibility when starting your career
• How to become a better communicator for sales and life skills
• The responsibilities of managers to enable the success of young employees
• Resources for employees and managers

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Persuade for Good - https://guideculture.kartra.com/page/LdO259
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International Women’s Day was on March 8th, and the theme was “equity.” In today’s episode, I am fired up about something disastrous that happened on this very day when a woman with influence and a large following slammed the organization publicly. I share how women are actually not supporting other women, and why so many women are leaving the business world day in and day out. This has to stop and I include how we can teach that there is a better way. Even though this topic is uncomfortable, we have a part to play in shifting the corporate paradigm, because no one is a bystander in this, we are all experiencing this, male or female.

Tune in to hear:

• The disastrous public story that sparked this episode
• Why it’s an “us” versus “us” mentality
• How to stop this behavior in the workplace
• The importance of being clear on your values
• Realizing your personal bias and how to learn from it

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The Law of Attraction is that like attracts like. I was in my 40s when I realized I had spent the last 20 years of my career unintentionally manifesting and attracting what I didn’t want. I was thinking negatively, manifesting poor outcomes, and those were becoming reality. In today’s episode, I share with you how I began to manifest the life and career I wanted that led to my very first intentional career move. If you are currently in a negative loop, perhaps not realizing it, I hope that my stories, examples, and insights help you become aware so you can begin to manifest and attract the good and positive outcomes that you deserve.

In today’s episode, we cover:

• How I thought I was a badass
• How I became aware of what I was manifesting
• The moral of like attracts like
• The importance of looking for the good

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Resources:

Books:
Super Attractor by Gabby Bernstein
The Universe Has Your Back by Gabby Bernstein

Podcasts:

Dear Gabby
https://open.spotify.com/show/24ayLlNtpav44vsHPdeNi1?si=1D_sbsh3RymovdcuKEibNw

The School of Greatness
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3GUMhbhcQLWzvX9qnvdt1i?si=Z7wVX30dRXe4A7tdhQ1nJg

The Rachel Hollis Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2pkVYyWXfEDfjfBsSfePUY?si=2vb1guVqRoS4BGU2SV352g

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ihvGHkVau0ZviOivwziZi?si=Q77VVMaJRKSgKa7IBfqo4A

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Are you going to work each day excited, or is there a disconnect somewhere? In today’s episode, I share how to go from stuck to unstuck with simple advice and tactics to make a change without relying on hope and then describe how to use forward looking action so you can be brave enough to make a decision on how to act. Whether you are a brand new employee in your very first corporate job, or a seasoned veteran, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we cover:

• The importance of being aware of your environment
• How to find a job that fits you
• Laying out your ideal work environment
• How to identify when you’re in the wrong place
• Taking action to change your circumstances

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Connect with Melissa:

Consultation Call: https://www.melissafranks.com/fractionalcooservices 

3 Operational Leaks Every Business Has Masterclass. https://oncallcoo.melissafranks.com/3operationalleaks

Learn more about On Call COO fractional services → https://www.melissafranks.com

Watch the Episodes on Youtube

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LinkedIn: Melissa Franks