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Laurie Ruettimann is a mentor to dozens of emerging and seasoned leaders. One of the top questions she fields? How to get noticed online. Maybe you have big ideas and support important charitable causes. Or, perhaps, you have aspirations to be noteworthy and famous. Whatever your dreams, it's possible to breakthrough and become a key opinion leader. Follow Laurie's three tips to cut through the noise and improve your brand, gain followers, raise awareness and share your ideas in this noisy market.

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If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

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Let's Fix Work Episode 93:

This week I am introducing you to Barry O'Reilly, a business advisor, entrepreneur, and author who has pioneered the intersection of business model innovation, product development, organizational design, and culture transformation. Barry authored both Unlearn and Lean Enterprise. If this isn't enough cred, he is also the founder of ExecCamp plus faculty at Singularity University. He is truly a super cool guy.

Barry is an expert on how to question your beliefs and how to unlearn things. During the episode, we talk about learning your assumptions, your beliefs, and the things you thought to be true which may not be true. Next, we take all of these things and discuss how each may be holding you back personally and professionally.

Barry has some practical tools, tips, and techniques to help you move yourself towards greater success in your career and in your life. Tune into this episode of Let's Fix Work to learn how to achieve your goals and how to stop failing over and over.

1. What it means to unlearn something and how you can do it.
2. How to identify what's outdated and what's still working in your personal and professional lives.
3. Some circumstances which cause you to fail plus how to unlearn the things getting in your way of success.
4. How it is important to ask yourself, "What would be my success story?"
5. Why it's important to think big when you are working to unlearn something.
6. How leaders and corporations can look at unlearning differently.

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If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

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Let's Fix Work Episode 92:

On today's show, I'm speaking to Elena Valentine, the Co-Founder, CEO, and Servant Leader of Skill Scout, a Chicago-based filmmaking company. Elena and her colleagues are workplace documentarians—they tell workplace stories. What's a workplace story? Well, it could be a video on a careers page. It could be a film attached to a job description. Or, it could be a welcome video on your first day of work.

Listen in as Elena and I talk about the many different work environments and how every job has a purpose and a story behind it. If you're interested in a far-ranging discussion about workplace identity, tune into this episode of Let's Fix Work.

1. BTS (behind the scenes) of a workplace filmmaker, what they do and how they do it.
2. How social justice and equality intersect in workplace storytelling.
3. Bridging the gap between HR departments and people in power with those doing the work.
4. How Elena became a workplace filmmaker and why this is important to her.
5. Elena answers the question, "Are there work environments that lend themselves to better stories compared to others?"
6. The ethical dilemma of being asked to work with a company or organization whose values, mission, or viewpoints don't necessarily match your values or those of your company.

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If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

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Let's Fix Work Episode 91: On today's show, I'm talking to Keita Williams. She's the founder and chief strategist of Success Bully. Success Bully is an elite accountability practice for high achievers and Type As who are stuck and need strategic support (aka a professional butt-kicking) to create momentum in their personal and professional lives.

Keita is a former corporate PR executive turned accountability coach but she's more than just a coach. She is a mogul. She is a magnet. And she really wants you to set some goals and be accountable. Yet, she knows just how hard it is and she's prepared to teach you how so you're set up for success.

During our conversation, we talk about goal setting, but not in an HR executive boring, kind of way. Nope. We talk about why it's so hard to create goals and how we're going to turn that around in 2020. We're all human. We all have big dreams. Sometimes we fall short but we can do better. Gaining some clarity around accountability is half the battle. So, if you're interested in a conversation about the concept of accountability and goal setting, check out this episode of Let's Fix Work.

1. Ways Keita drives accountability with individuals and corporations.
2. How to temper accountability with healthy thinking.
3. Behind the scenes information on Keita's Sunday Goal Setting Webinars plus some recommended accountability tools.
4. Can partners or spouses be accountable to one another? Keita answers this question!
5. Keita's biggest professional failure and how she came back from it.
6. The origin story of Success Bully the brand and how the business came to be.

Resources from this episode:

Success BullySuccess Bully on InstagramSuccess Bully on FacebookSuccess Bully on TwitterKeita on LinkedInRead more from LaurieWork with Laurie

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EPISODE CREDITS:

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

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Let's Fix Work Episode 90:

Today I am joined by Jess Ekstrom, founder of Headbands of Hope and the author of the best-selling book, Chasing the Bright Side: Embrace Optimism, Activate Your Purpose, and Write Your Own Story. If you haven't guessed already, I'm a naturally cynical podcast host. But I loved my conversation with Jess. Why? Well, Jess gets gritty and honest about her origin story.

Later in this episode, Jess talks a little bit about what it was like to establish a company that is a for-profit organization with a purpose driven mission. She also shares about the purpose and the process behind writing her new book. So, if you're interested in a conversation offering optimism, hope, and answers the question, "How can the act of service fix work?" this episode of Let's Fix Work is for you!

1. About Jess's interesting career journey, her origin story, and how she fixed work for herself
2. How Headbands of Hope is making a difference, building a legacy, and expanding
3. Why she wrote her book, Chasing the Bright Side, and who this book is intended for
4. Why she believes optimism is not about a mood but rather a strategy. Additionally, Jess shares her and her family's experience coping with her uncle, Bernie Madoff's, financial scandal
5. How the act of service can help someone fix work
6. Service leadership and the future of work plus how Jess helps people achieve their dream of being up on stage and talking about their passion

Resources from this episode:

Jess's WebsiteJess on LinkedInJess on InstagramHeadbands of HopeJess's book: Chasing the Bright SideBernie Madoff's Niece, Whose Family Lost Nearly Everything, Now Brings 'Hope' to Kids With CancerRead more from LaurieWork with Laurie

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EPISODE CREDITS:

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Let's Fix Work Episode 89: Ready to jump into the new year with a talk about marketing, sales, and music? Perfect, then you are in for a treat! My guest this week is David Meerman Scott. He is a business performance consultant, entrepreneur and bestselling author of Fanocracy: Turning Fans Into Customers and Customers Into Fans. He co-wrote the book with his daughter, Reiko. In this episode, we talk about his book and what it's like to work with someone you love as a colleague and peer.

We also explore the art and science behind turning customers and employees into fans. And at one point, our conversation turned to music, art and the Grateful Dead. So if you're interested in listening to a far-ranging conversation about neuroscience, marketing, sales and music, tune into this episode of Let's Fix Work.

Oh and if you're ready to make a real change in your workplace, start today by subscribing to Let's Fix Work on the Apple Podcasts app, iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you feel moved to do so, please leave a five star rating and review. Lastly, share the show with a friend, colleague or co-worker who you think would enjoy our episodes. Real change starts with you. Thank you!

1. In this age of social media and networking, hear why David is excited to bring back the idea of real human connection
2. All about his book, Fanocracy; including what's it about, who it's for and why we should care about fans, anyway
3. The neuroscience of fandom and the concept of mirror neurons
4. Some prescriptive techniques David and Reiko identified; which you can use to develop fans for your business or brand
5. Advice for brands or companies who have lost some fans or are struggling to get fans
6. The complicated role of employees as fans

Resources from this episode:

Fanocracy: Turning Fans Into Customers and Customers Into FansDavid's websiteDavid on LinkedInRead more from LaurieWork with Laurie

EPISODE CREDITS:

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Let's Fix Work Episode 88:

A lot of people are making a big deal about the end of the decade. I am not one of those people. As we close out another year, today's show is not a wrap up episode. Instead, as we leave 2019 and head into 2020, I would like to take this opportunity to talk about something that's on my mind. In the HR community a lot of people are talking about influence and thought leadership. Some people think those words are played out. But there are people in the HR world who do want to be thought leaders and influencers. They have something smart to say about fixing work. I love these individuals.

And it's not just in the HR world where I see this shift happening. There's a cultural movement happening. More and more people feel the need to educate. More people are feeling the need to teach. They have a message to share.

Are you one of those people who wants to be a thought leader? Do you have a message of hope? Well, if you do, I have some tips for you. So if you want some tactical tips and strategies on becoming a thought leader in 2020, then sit back and listen to this episode of Let's Fix Work.

In this episode, you'll hear:

1. The importance of being comfortable within your own skin and with the title of 'thought leader'
2. A reminder that you can't compete or influence if you are not putting yourself and your content out there
3. Understanding that everyone has a competitor and some ways to audit and stop your competition
4. Realize that in order to become a thought leader or influence, you have get in the mix and be where the conversations are happening
5. Why you must be willing to take risks and be willing to be ostracized from the people you absolutely love and adore

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EPISODE CREDITS:

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

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This week my BFF, Jennifer McClure, joins me on the podcast. Jennifer is a professional speaker and business advisor. She helps leaders embrace the future of work and leverage their influence to create positive, lasting change in and through their organizations. She is also the CEO of DisruptHR, an information exchange designed to energize, inform, and empower people in the HR field.

Today's episode is a great representation of what happens when Jennifer and I get together to chat. We typically start off on one topic, in this case it was my book writing and publishing journey, and move on to the next, in a somewhat rapid-fire succession. You'll hear us chat about work, including our 2020 work outlook and epiphanies about time management. We also discuss burnout and rethinking the way we view business.

So if you want to hear two BFFs talk about the importance of slowing down, our outlook on work in 2020, and some other random topics, then relax and enjoy this episode of Let's Fix Work.

In this episode, you'll hear:

1. About Laurie's book writing journey, the editing process, and what to expect in the new year and beyond
2. Goodreads and Amazon as incredibly important platforms for authors and how Laurie's publishing team is prepping for her book launch later next year
3. Where in the world is Jennifer McClure? Some of the sights and sounds she will be traveling to in 2020
4. Jennifer's epiphanies around time management, which she had while recovering from a horse-riding accident
5. What we are excited about for 2020, including doing things a little bit differently in our lives, including getting a bit more sober and taking a time Sabbath

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EPISODE CREDITS:

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

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When my podcast producer, Danny Ozment, first told me about virtual summits, I was like, "Wait, what is that all about?" Once I learned more, I realized a virtual summit is a fantastic tool for inner work. The theme in my life and my work for many years has been to help people explore their inner selves and solve their own problems. To affirm that theme, at the tail end of 2019 I am holding The Self-Leadership Summit, a virtual summit to help attendees move from a state of learned helplessness to active leadership, in their own lives.

The process of self auditing, of understanding our values, of knowing who we are and where we want to go in the world, is the first step in moving toward self-leadership. Sure, you can hire a life coach or business coach, work with a mentor or be part of a mastermind, but you really need to know yourself first. We fix work by fixing ourselves. If you want to learn more about The Self-Leadership Summit, including the speakers and presentations, relax and enjoy this episode of Let's Fix Work.

In this episode, you'll hear:

1. The short and sweet definition of a virtual summit
2. The Self-Leadership Summit, what it's all about
3. Speakers who will be appearing, including old friends and new
4. The topics you can expect to hear about, including how the hustle is the opposite of leadership, and how to stop being a jackass in 2020
5. What attendees can expect and get as part of their registration

Self-Leadership SummitJennifer McClureMary Ellen SlayterAnthony RanaudoScott StrattenCarlos RiosTorin EllisThe Jackass Whisperer, by Scott StrattenRead more from LaurieWork with Laurie

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EPISODE CREDITS:

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

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If you've ever parked your car, decided to check Twitter, and 10 minutes later you were still in your car or if you have ever woken up in the morning, only to check your Smartphone and think What the hell am I doing? you're not alone. I've just described myself. At times, I feel like I am addicted to technology. My guest today is Adam Alter, an Associate Professor of Marketing at NYU Stern School of Business and author of the book, Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked.

Guess what, technology is irresistible and this alluring temptation is all around us. The devices have been designed this way—to make us rely on them and want more interactions from others using devices. Professor and author Adam Alter is here today to help modify our addictive technology behaviors. And I have to tell you this message is timely. So if you've got any issues related to technology and you want to learn how to adjust your behavior plus reclaim your day, sit back and listen to today's episode of Let's Fix Work.

1. Behavioral addictions and their consequences
2. The rise in tech addictions and how to manage in a tech-heavy world
3. The need for self-leadership in resolving the issues with tech addictions
4. How employees are judged for their efficiency and new ways to convey their efficiency moving forward
5. What consumers are demanding out of their tech and their concerns about addiction
6. Economic classes and the current role of technology
7. Some solutions for limiting our exposure to tech
8. The motives driving us to utilize technology

Adam Alter on LinkedInIrresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us HookedDrunk Tank PinkSelf-Leadership SummitRead more from LaurieWork with Laurie

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EPISODE CREDITS:

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com