Quick Take | Tips to Help Executives and Leaders Grow

Your personal brand is essentially how others perceive you, and as a professional, it is important to be conscious of what your brand is, what does it say about you? Sometimes we think we are portraying ourselves in a way when in reality the gap between what we want our personal brand to be and how people around us see us is so big. Join us in this episode to learn the steps to define your professional brand so that not only do your peers perceive you that way but you also stay true to yourself.

A look at what we talked about:
1. Why you should define your professional brand and how you want to be seen.
2. How to Narrow the gap between what you want your brand to be and how others perceive you.
3. Going through the process of branding yourself while remaining authentic and true to who you are.

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It is lonely at the top, it should be. When you are in a leadership role, it isn’t about you, it is about supporting the needs of the business and the teams that look to you for your leadership. We are alone at the top and there are challenges that go along with it, how do senior leaders deal with it? It means extending your resources outside of your organization so that you have the support to be a great leader and decision-maker.

A look at what we talked about:
1. The challenges and responsibilities of a leader.
2. How to let emotions aside and make decisions with objectivity.
3. The three reasons why it is lonely in business as a leader.

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You are the product of the five people you are surrounded by. If that is true, what should you do?   Tune in as we discuss the research on the impact of the people surrounding you when you are thinking about who you learn from and the impact of the individuals around you.

You can learn from everyone around you, good and bad. Consider the rings of your network and decide who you can benefit from being around you.

A look at what we talked about:
1. Auditing the people around you, what it is, and why you should do it.
2. The importance of challenging yourself with the people around you.
3. Why you should be paying attention to who your friend’s friends are.

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Quiet quitting is a term that we so often hear nowadays, but what is this really about? Is it just another trend or a matter of paying attention to your team and remaining in tune with their natural tendencies? James Capps and I look at this labeled phase and discuss the regular habits necessary for leaders to keep their pulse on team engagement. Listen in to understand how this trend is changing the way employees perform, and what are some signs that can tell us a team member is ‘quiet quitting’.

A look at what we talked about:
1. The definition of quiet quitting and the most common signs.
2. Why is honest and transparent communication important as an executive.
3. The 3 things we can do as employers to prevent quiet quitting.

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Every time we see a successful executive we can’t help but think, what steps did they take? What is the secret to their accomplishments? Is there a blueprint to success that can work for all of us?

Well, we all have a varied path, but there are steps you can take to pull in opportunities where you gain experience and confidence. It is a combination of taking the lead and raising your hand at times when it matters. Join us as we switch roles and discuss the keys to success that you will make your own.

A look at what we talked about:
1. The 3 things that young executives need to do as a part of discovering the path to success.
2. The importance of being aware of opportunities so you don't miss them.
3. Why you should keep improving your skills and learning from others.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok/

CONNECT WITH JAMES:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/capps/

Oftentimes we find ourselves in situations where we are asked a question that we are not quite sure about or have no clue how to answer, either in a corporate meeting or an interview. We’ve all been there at some point. You can fly or crash and burn when you are put on the spot.

In place of years of experience, what guardrails should you use the next time you are on the spot?  In today’s episodes we’ll be sharing some tips so that next time this happens, you know how to handle the situation like a professional.

A look at what we talked about for what to do and how to proceed smartly ahead when put on the spot:
1. Ask clarifying questions and take a moment to collect your thoughts.
2. Avoid making something up or lying when you don’t know the answer.
3. Focus on the things you do know.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/capps/

Innovation. It is often considered a “technical thing” because it sits in the business area that handles technology. It is technical, but the people are the essential factor that can accelerate, impede or abandon the progress of any project.

Join us as we talk about how to make innovating a success when you consider the other most important dimension, the people.

Tune in as we evaluate three assumptions:
1. Every problem is a people problem
2. During an urgent issue, fix the problem first and the people second
3. Ego is a crucial consideration while innovating - good and bad

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Welcome to the very first episode of Quick Take! We have come a long way since 2020 in terms of how we get work done and we all know that ways change with the passing of the years.

Today we will discuss how the world has shifted so rapidly since covid, how it has impacted the corporate world and the way we maintain certain codes while letting go of some others. So many things have changed and it is amazing how people adapt and get used to it so quickly!

A look at what we talked about:
1. The way the world has shifted and how people are getting used to it.
2. How corporate dress code has changed over the years.
3. What does it mean to act like a professional in a world post covid.

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The Quick Take podcast provides concise and actionable tips to help executives and leaders,  like you,  tackle the thorny and complex challenges that affect us daily.  By leveraging their experience and relationship with other global leaders, our hosts provide suggestions that are based on their deep experience as leaders and coaches but also pressure tested in boardrooms everywhere because they asked their friends….(almost)

MEET YOUR HOSTS:

James Capps, Executive with BlackRock
Accomplished CTO and CIO
People first technologist known for innovative thinking
https://www.linkedin.com/in/capps/

Susie Tomenchok, Executive Coach and Negotiation Guru
Experienced executive and big deal negotiator
Creates impact by being the "silent partner" to execs
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok/

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