Story Time with Mack!

Nearly every HR professional I've talked to wishes they had more power and influence and that coveted "seat at the table."  In this episode, Maggy Sterner, a branding coach and strategists will give you a step-by-step approach to positioning yourself and your department for success and respect.  This is a fun episode and you'll love Maggy!

We live in a pretty contentious society these days.  Unfortunately, that often crosses into our workplaces.  As an HR professional, how to you ensure you're safe and that you have a safe workplace culture?  Develop some allies!  Our guest on this episode, Sherry Marts of S*Marts Consulting will show you how to create a professional environment that is inclusive and welcoming and give you resources on how to navigate it.   ----more----

As an HR professional, you know how hard it is to disconnect and take some physical and mental time away from work. Did you also know that you'll actually be LESS effective if you fail to disconnect?  Our guest on this episode, Cheryl Mirabella, makes the case that by taking time to focus inwardly, you'll be able to bring the very best of who you are to your role at work and at home.  Be sure to listen and take good notes!

I've heard it said that people don't resist change, they just don't want to be changed.  Whatever the case, if you're an HR professional you've probably had to pick up the pieces when executives force a stupid change on the organization without thinking it through.  If so, you'll need to adapt some changes yourself in embracing it.  Our guest today, Alexa Beavers joins us again, this time to talk about strategies to deal with change.  She's a fun guest with lots of great actionable tools for you!

As an HR professional, you probably hound your managers, forcing them to engage their direct reports in career development conversations.  But are you taking time to explore your own development?  Our guest today, Mark Myette give us strategies on how to take charge of our own career plans.  Mark is a dynamic speaker and coach who works with hundreds of folks helping them think through strategies.  He has lots of actionable strategies to be sure to take good notes!

"If you don't ask, you don't get."

This is one of the key principles of negotiation.  If you're an HR professional, you probably negotiate (or fail to) multiple times each day.  Would you like to get better at it?  Our guest on this episode, Susan Borke, shares tips and techniques to master the art and skills of negotiation.  Take good notes on this one.  You'll really benefit from her wisdom!

As an HR professional, you probably face stress, adversity, and fear.  You're not alone.  Our guest today wrestles with the same things, but on a different level.  Nate "The Train" Landwehr is the M1 Global featherweight champion and in this fun interview, shares his tips and techniques to develop mental toughness.  In our wide-ranging conversation, he gives strategies for physical and mental conditioning and tips for recover as well.  He'll even share how he predetermines his victories through mental visioning.  You'll enjoy Nate and I hope you take some great information and put it to use!

There is a big difference between pressure and stress.  One is normal and helpful, and one is a negative reaction.  Our guest on this episode is Aimee Bernstein.  She is the author of Stress Less Achieve More:  Simple Ways to Turn Pressure into a Positive Force in Your Life.  Aimee's company Open Mind Adventures works with organizations helping them develop better strategies to leverage pressure and reduce stress. This is a great episode with lots of important take-aways so be sure to take notes!

As HR professionals, you're used to operating at full speed, both at work and at home.  Do this long enough and you're sure to burn out.  But what happens when burnout hits?  Our guest today, Alexa Beavers of The Axela Group suggests having a mindset of gratitude is the remedy.  Alexa gives us strategies and suggestions for coping with the factors that lead to burnout and even introduces us to a great tools known as a Karma Card.  Stay tuned until the very end to find out where you can get help!