Podcast Episodes

Episodes

70. Finding Fulfillment
Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0400
Job fulfillment can come in many forms: netting a baller salary, finishing a massive project, and working a soul-sucking 18 hours daily. We evaluate and discuss what fulfills us and how you can find yourself on a better path to happiness both in and out of work. Useful Links Visit our website to contact us and submit topics Join the conversation on the Corporate Fam Discord Follow us on LinkedIn Get some Corporate Strategy Merch Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!
69. More Interview Questions, Nice
Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0400
Clark brings us possibly some of the most heinous interview questions ever asked, and we take them kinda seriously. It's another discussion filled with tips on how to be the best interviewee and when to drop that Zoom call and run for your life. Nice. Useful Links Visit our website to contact us and submit topics Join the conversation on the Corporate Fam Discord Follow us on LinkedIn Get some Corporate Strategy Merch Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!
68. Halleluja Praise Corporate
Mon, 06 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0500
Halleluja, We are in purgatory this week and are discussing everyone's favorite subject. Religion in the workplace! Is it okay? Does it elevate your work? Will it send you straight to HR hell? We answer all these questions in this week's divine episode. Useful Links Visit our website to contact us and submit topics Join the conversation on the Corporate Fam Discord Follow us on LinkedIn Get some Corporate Strategy Merch Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!
67. ChatGPT is Coming For Your Job (lol)!
Tue, 28 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0500
Another week, another topic about how AI will ruin our lives. Not really. We think aggressively about how ChatGPT is changing the workplace and what you should do to make your work life so much easier. Spoiler Alert: you should use it! Useful Links Visit our website to contact us and submit topics Join the conversation on the Corporate Fam Discord Follow us on LinkedIn Get some Corporate Strategy Merch Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!
Order 66: Eliminate the Managers!
Tue, 14 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0500
Somehow the Corporate Strategy podcast returned! I love democracy... and Clark loves bringing the tea about wacky managers at unexpected companies. Today we dig into dealing with people who set out to make others' lives miserable and sabotage themselves for the sake of self-promotion. They may think they are the senate, but they are just bad eggs and require careful handling. Our first response isn't "quit your job" this time, either.  Where can you learn this power of dealing with the dark side of management? Not from a corporation. Have you ever heard the tale of Clark Cheddermovements the wise? I swear I'm done. Useful Links Visit our website to contact us and submit topics Join the conversation on the Corporate Fam Discord Follow us on LinkedIn Get some Corporate Strategy Merch Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!
65. How to Train Your Negativity: The Light at the End of the Tunnel
Mon, 06 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0500
We tackle another listener-submitted topic around negativity, but this time it's managing the thoughts inside our minds. Find out exactly how Bruce and Clark have dealt with their negativity in the past, and QUIT YOUR JOBS! JK JK, have a transition plan, then quit your jobs. For a better explanation of Amazon Basics than what Bruce provided: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2022/10/12/how-amazonbasics-and-its-100-other-private-labels-work.html Useful Links Visit our website to contact us and submit topics Join the conversation on the Corporate Fam Discord Follow us on LinkedIn Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!
64. Big Bad Decisions
Mon, 30 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0500
Today we tackle a listener-submitted topic, dealing with when your company makes a big dumb decision and how you should, or shouldn't handle it. Useful Links Visit our website to contact us and submit topics Join the conversation on the Corporate Fam Discord Follow us on LinkedIn Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!
63. Late Stage Capitalism: A Solution
Tue, 17 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0500
Alex Restrepo rejoins us to teach us a valuable lesson about our economy and what has become of it. Spoiler Alert: it ain't great, BUT it can be fixed! Thanks again to our guest, and we hope you enjoy the special educational episode. Sources How shareholders jumped to first in line for profits Changing the Director Voting Rules - Explained Useful Links Visit our website to contact us and submit topics Join the conversation on the Corporate Fam Discord Follow us on LinkedIn Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!
62. Year of the CACC
Mon, 09 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0500
New year, new 'strats! We are starting strong with a re-evaluation of CACC (Culture Autonomy (or is it Accountability?) Challenge and Compensation), the way we will evaluate and measure companies and the values of the employees that work therein. Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We want to know. Visit our website: https://www.corporatestrategy.biz/ Join the conversation on the Corporate Fam Discord: https://discord.gg/zjNaEJfZdE on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/corporatestrategy-biz/ or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz Elevator Music by Julian Avila https://soundcloud.com/julian_avila Promoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/ioi_-5sAuXQ Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!
Yearly Retrospective (Listen to us talk about ourselves!)
Fri, 30 Dec 2022 17:00:00 -0500
Clark and I have begun performing yearly retrospectives, which is a great practice for all things. Spend twenty minutes with us talking about ourselves and how we can be better, and send us your thoughts and feedback, PLEASE! Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We want to know. Visit our website: https://www.corporatestrategy.biz/ Join the conversation on the Corporate Fam Discord: https://discord.gg/zjNaEJfZdE Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/corporatestrategy-biz/ or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz Elevator Music by Julian Avila https://soundcloud.com/julian_avila Promoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/ioi_-5sAuXQ Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!
Promoting YOU! How To Move Into Your Next Big Role
Fri, 09 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0500
Alex is back, and he brought a great topic with him. Today we help you understand precisely how to make your next big move, and the Roman army is here to help! Whether you want to go from individual contributor to management or change roles entirely, this episode has the tips and tricks to jump. Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We want to know. Visit our website: https://www.corporatestrategy.biz/ Join the conversation on the Corporate Fam Discord: https://discord.gg/zjNaEJfZdE Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/corporatestrategy-biz/ or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz Elevator Music by Julian Avila https://soundcloud.com/julian_avila Promoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/ioi_-5sAuXQ Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!
Mistakes Were Made
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:00:00 -0500
Clark made a boo-boo, but that's okay. We disect the heart of a mistake and how to best deal with them. Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We want to know. Visit our website: https://www.corporatestrategy.biz/ Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/corporatestrategy-biz/ or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz Elevator Music by Julian Avila https://soundcloud.com/julian_avila Promoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/ioi_-5sAuXQ Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!
Thanks.
Sun, 20 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0500
Taking the time to express gratitude is important. Bruce and Clark walk down memory lane and expunge thanks upon all who deserve it in remembrance of this weird fowl-based holiday. Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We want to know. Visit our website: https://www.corporatestrategy.biz/ Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/corporatestrategy-biz/ or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz Elevator Music by Julian Avila https://soundcloud.com/julian_avila Promoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/ioi_-5sAuXQ Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!
Stay Hydrated!
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0500
None of you asked, but we still listened. Here's a heaping helping episode dedicated to hydration, health, and snacks just for you! Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We want to know. Visit our website: https://www.corporatestrategy.biz/ Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/corporatestrategy-biz/ or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz Elevator Music by Julian Avila https://soundcloud.com/julian_avila Promoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/ioi_-5sAuXQ Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!
Work More Hours, Get More Productivity?
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0400
Keeping up with the recent news, we discuss the latest around Twitter and its brand new, slightly questionable owner Elon Musk. Musk recently asked employees to work 84 hours a week, and we think that's pretty crummy. We talk all about how we deal with this outrageous ask this week. Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We want to know. Visit our website: https://www.corporatestrategy.biz/ Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/corporatestrategy-biz/ or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz Elevator Music by Julian Avila https://soundcloud.com/julian_avila Promoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/ioi_-5sAuXQ Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!
The Flow Zone
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -0400
It is the middle ground between an open laptop and a closed laptop, between meetings and impromptu calls, and it lies between the pit of the first coffee and the summit of  Bruce's lunch. Today we are taking you on a journey, through blocked calendars, time management, and notification silencing. This is the dimension of productivity. It is an area which we call the Flow Zone. Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We want to know. Visit our website: https://www.corporatestrategy.biz/ Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/corporatestrategy-biz/ or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz Elevator Music by Julian Avila https://soundcloud.com/julian_avila Promoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/ioi_-5sAuXQ Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!
Email Intros and Accountability
Wed, 19 Oct 2022 18:00:00 -0400
This episode was a journey! What started as an aimless discussion around how you start an email turns into a critique of executive leadership and how they dehumanize us. Better just to listen and discover for yourself. This week's call2action: Tell us about meeting briefs Be good to each other Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We want to know. Visit our website: https://www.corporatestrategy.biz/ Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/corporatestrategy-biz/ or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz Elevator Music by Julian Avila https://soundcloud.com/julian_avila Promoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/ioi_-5sAuXQ Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!
"Your Idea Sucks" Dealing with Rejection in the Workplace
Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -0400
Time to work through everyone's favorite topic: rejection. While we aren't touching on how to deal with a failed job interview (yet), we dig into the feeling of having an idea, piece of work, or anything you put some effort into rejected by someone who "knows better." Rejection sucks; let Corporate Strategy help make it better! Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We want to know. Visit our website: https://www.corporatestrategy.biz/ Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/corporatestrategy-biz/ or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz Elevator Music by Julian Avila https://soundcloud.com/julian_avila Promoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/ioi_-5sAuXQ Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!
Remote Relationships
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 19:00:00 -0400
Special guest Nathan will help us navigate the path of starting and maintaining extra-professional relationships. We discuss how to befriend your co-worker, why you should, and what advantages it can bring you. Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We want to know. Visit our website: https://www.corporatestrategy.biz/ Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/corporatestrategy-biz/ or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz Elevator Music by Julian Avila https://soundcloud.com/julian_avila Promoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/ioi_-5sAuXQ Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!
Quiet Quitting
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -0400
It's all the rage, but what is it exactly? We break down and share our thoughts on "just doing what is expected of you" and give some tips to quit quietly and live your best life. Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We want to know. Visit our website: https://www.corporatestrategy.biz/ Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/corporatestrategy-biz/ or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz Elevator Music by Julian Avila https://soundcloud.com/julian_avila Promoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/ioi_-5sAuXQ Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!
Retire Early or Live Comfortably? Let's Talk Finances
Thu, 25 Aug 2022 20:00:00 -0400
We finally did it! We managed to schedule not one but two guests around Clark's buck-wild calendar. Today we managed to sit down and talk through some stories of what has worked for us regarding investing and personal finance. Thanks to Alex and Tony for joining us and sharing their experience with investing, stocks, real estate, 401k, and so much more. Disclaimer: Nothing this episode states constitutes professional or financial advice. We are just sharing stories of what worked for us. Any follow-up steps taken are done so at your own risk. Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We want to know. Visit our website: https://www.corporatestrategy.biz/ Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/corporatestrategy-biz/ or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz Elevator Music by Julian Avila https://soundcloud.com/julian_avila Promoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/ioi_-5sAuXQ Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!
How to Train Your Leaders
Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:00:00 -0400
It's been a minute, and we are sorry! We are bringing you 40 minutes of lived leadership experience and advice to make up for it. While leading is never easy, we may have cracked the code for learning how to lead and build yourself into the agent of change we want you to be. Thanks as always to our topic submitters, keep em coming! Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We want to know. Visit our website: https://www.corporatestrategy.biz/ Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/corporatestrategy-biz/ or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it really does help!
Generalization v Specialization
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:00:00 -0400
"Jack of all trades" will be said a lot during this episode. We break down our own experiences as both jack of all trades and experts and discuss who should specialize or generalize and why. Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We want to know. Visit our website: https://www.corporatestrategy.biz/ Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/corporatestrategy-biz/ or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it really does help!
Yearly Retrospective
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0400
I can't believe it has been a year of podcasts! In this episode, Bruce and Clark open up about what has been good, bad, and otherwise in producing this podcast for you all. Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We want to know. Visit our website: https://www.corporatestrategy.biz/ Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/corporatestrategy-biz/ or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it really does help!
Taming Toxicity
Fri, 08 Jul 2022 15:00:00 -0400
This week we are responding to another listener-submitted topic. Thank you, and keep the suggestions coming! Dealing with toxic people is never easy. Sometimes they can be aggressive and uncorrectable, which drags the entire workplace down. This episode discusses the best approach to handling those who hate being handled. As a bonus, we also touch on those snooty privileged types that like to flaunt their degree or experiences that add to the toxicity. Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We want to know. Visit our website: https://www.corporatestrategy.biz/ Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/corporatestrategy-biz/ or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it really does help!
The Woes of the "Dead-End" Contributor and Cross-Geo Communication Tips
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:00:00 -0400
Wow, this might be our longest episode yet! This one is jam packed with listener submitted topics. We dive deep into addressing the challenges of being stuck in a dead-end individual contributor role when management positions are available and deserved. Bruce and Clark share their experiences of breaking out of their decade-long work engagements and offer tips to our dear listeners on what they should do next. Our episode's second half translates the challenges of cross-geo team communications. We dole out some best practices when dealing with folks who might not be from your side of the pond or share your super cool culture. Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We want to know. Visit our website: https://www.corporatestrategy.biz/ Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/corporatestrategy-biz/ or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it really does help!
Profane Professionalism
FRI, 24 JUN 2022 17:00:00 -0400
Fulfilling a listener request, we discussed professionalism in the workplace this week. Listen to the end to hear a special surprise. Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We want to know. Reach out here: Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebangers or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz

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Layoffs
FRI, 27 MAY 2022 16:00:00 -0400
Content Warning: This episode does briefly mention incidents of suicide at timestamp 24:45-26:00 Today, we get a little heavy and talk about the corporate layoff. We get into the good, bad, and ugly along with providing some tips on how to handle and even avoid the situation outright. Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We want to know. Reach out here: Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebangers or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz

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Time to Talk Marketing
THU, 12 MAY 2022 20:00:00 -0400
Clark finally convinced me to talk about what I actually do, and it turns out there's a heck of a lot to say. Today's ep covers corporate marketing from top to bottom, digging into campaigns, creative, demand gen, and how to make t-shirts with your name on them. #bigCACCEnergy Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We want to know. Reach out here: Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebangers or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz

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LIFE Gets in the Way
FRI, 17 JUN 2022 15:00:00 -0400
Today we talk about dealing with life events that interrupt the precious corporate work we all do that is very important to everyone. Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We want to know. Reach out here: Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebangers or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz

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Leaving a Job: Two True Stories
MON, 25 APR 2022 10:00:00 -0400
We have another special guest joining us on the podcast today: Jack. He brings tales from the land of customer support and helps lay the path for others starting to use the opportunity to build a better future for themselves. Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We want to know. Reach out here: Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebangers or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz

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Welcome to the Water Cooler
FRI, 15 APR 2022 13:00:00 -0400
Today we recant two recent events in our lives regarding resignation. Understand the sad true tales of leaving and the all the reasons why. Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We wanna know. Reach out here: Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebangers or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz

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Product Managers: Heroes or Villains of the Business?
FRI, 01 APR 2022 13:00:00 -0400
Following our product management episode we now dig into the other side of the product coin: the engineer. We recall our own history and remember the good/bad old days as developers. We continue the theme of talking C.A.C.C Culture, Autonomy, Compensation and Challenge and decide whether or not anyone should ever be an engineer. Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We wanna know. Reach out here: Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebangers or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz

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The MVPs Formerly Known as Customer Support
FRI, 29 APR 2022 08:00:00 -0400

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Money, Time, or Death Pick Three
WED, 23 MAR 2022 17:00:00 -0400
Today we start a new series dissecting the team composition of various roles inside of your local corporate entity. Didn't mean for it to become a series but we spend 20 minutes talking about product managers so you know this is gonna go long. Bruce is feeling especially spicy as his parents were killed by a product manager when he was very young. Fortunately Clark is there to defend the good/bad name of those who work the role. Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We wanna know. Reach out here: Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebangers or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz

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Special Guest Barry: Finding Success No Matter What
THU, 17 MAR 2022 19:00:00 -0400
Inspired by the move Alaska Airlines just made: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/23/alaska-airlines-flight-attendants-get-double-pay-to-pick-up-shifts.html What are you willing to give up for a little more ched? Agree? Disagree? we wanna know. Reach out here: Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebangers or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz

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Weird Boss Situations
WED, 09 MAR 2022 18:00:00 -0500
So excited to have our first guest on the show: Barry! He walks us through his college career and denies the path education laid out for him. Learn how he found success doing what he loves and overcoming an incredible hardship when diagnosed with depression. Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebangers or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz

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Your Work is DEAD! Long Live the Work!
WED, 02 MAR 2022 17:00:00 -0500
Today we return to the career guidance sub to take on the challenges of awkward corporate situations, all imposed by managers. Confronting these kinds of challenges is never easy, but we think we might have hit the nail on the head for all three situations. Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebangers email questions@corporatestrategy.biz

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Exit Interviews, New Job So-So Salary, and Go-Getters
WED, 23 FEB 2022 20:00:00 -0500
We return to the questions posed by our listeners. Today we discuss the challenges of maintaining innovation in a world that seeks to kill it before it ever gets started. We share personal stories and learnings in handling rejection, failure, and what to do next. Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebangers or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz

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The Metaverse is Coming, the Metaverse is Already Here
THU, 17 FEB 2022 18:00:00 -0500
We dip back into the well that is the Career Guidance subreddit and answer questions that resonate. This episode we delve into the importance of honest feedback in the exit interview (do it for your work buddies), should you settle for less + bonus, and what's the secret of the "Go Getter"?

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Dunning-Kruger Effect and the Importance of Feedback
WED, 09 FEB 2022 18:00:00 -0500
As previously promised, we go very deep into the concept and applications of the metaverse both corporate and beyond. Spoiler Alert: It's not a happy episode. Recommended reading: https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-the-metaverse/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metaverse https://www.plainconcepts.com/metaverse-companies/ Reach out to us on Twiter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebangers or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz

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Burnout vs Exhaustion, Big Career Changes, and the New Job Blues
WED, 02 FEB 2022 20:00:00 -0500
Today we discussed the all too common challenge of working with someone who doesn't know what they don't know, but don't realize they don't know it. We also learn the importance of good feedback. Let us know what you think! Learn more about Dunning Kruger here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect\nSupport WIKIPEDIA!

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New Year New Goals
WED, 29 DEC 2021 17:00:00 -0500
WE are trying something new this year, reaching out and answering some questions posted on the /r/CareerAdvice subreddit. We answer three questions about fun in the workplace, getting "laid off"

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New Year New Pod Format?
WED, 05 JAN 2022 17:00:00 -0500
Today we talk about all the ways to decline that meeting, reject that new idea, and maintain your friendships along the way. Say yes to saying no.

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Engineering in the 21st Century: It’s Tough To Be a Dev
FRI, 08 APR 2022 14:00:00 -0400
Sometimes you need to step away from the desk and drink some cool clear water. Listen to our nightmares, job satisfaction, and fitness routines on this chilled down episode of Corporate Strategy. Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We wanna know. Reach out here: Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebangers or email questions@corporatestrategy.biz

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Tales from the Cube: The Curious Case of the Vanished Product Manager
WED, 04 MAY 2022 18:00:00 -0400
Things are about to get scary. Clark tells a horrifying tale that makes Bruce get angry, and you won't like him when he's angry...\n\n\nLove us, hate us, wanna berate us? We want to know. Reach out here:\nReach out to us on Twitter\nhttps://twitter.com/CorporateStrats\non LinkedIn\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebangers\nor email \nquestions@corporatestrategy.biz

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How to Present and Speak Publicly
FRI, 28 JAN 2022 14:00:00 -0500
This week we are digging back into questions asked on the career guidance subreddit. Specifically dealing with the differences(and identifying) burnout and exhaustion, how to make big career leaps into different organizations and different fields and digging into that feeling you get when you start a new job... and feel just awful about it.

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Just Say NO!
THU, 20 JAN 2022 18:00:00 -0500
Some real hot tips coming in today from breathing strategies all the way to the crafting of the perfect story.  We didn't rehearse this but that doesn't mean you shouldn't, find out why!

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It's the Holiday Special!
WED, 22 DEC 2021 17:00:00 -0500
Today we talk goal setting both in corporate and personal life. We talk through why you should (or should not) do a New Years resolution, how to accomplish the task at hand, and what to do with pesky corporate mandated goal activities.

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Year 2-5 Stayin' Alive
WED, 15 DEC 2021 17:00:00 -0500
The most wonderful time of the year goes corporate. Find out why it's important to book your calendars for your time off, why companies' run layoffs during the festive season, and learn what Clark likes to munch on this time of year in the ole break room.

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New Corporate Citizen: Year One
WED, 08 DEC 2021 20:00:00 -0500
It starts with more mental math, we did not learn our lesson. Today we discuss  how to grow your career during those precious starting years and tips for both young and old to staying on top of the corporate game.

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Interview Complete- Time to Seal the Deal
WED, 10 NOV 2021 20:00:00 -0500
It's your first 30 days on the job and something is expected of you, but you aren't sure what. We guide you through the dos and don'ts of getting started at that tasty new gig and getting ready to rock a life long corporate career.

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The First 30 Days
FRI, 19 NOV 2021 17:00:00 -0500
Today we discuss all the ins and outs of what to expect during the first year and how to really make a mark. Best practices include: calendar reminders to track wins, healthy balance of work and life, and the appropriate use of sandbagging.

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The Interview Part 2: The Interview
WED, 03 NOV 2021 20:00:00 -0400
Today we talk final steps of negotiating salary, how to exit your current role and some secret tips to unlocking paid time off.

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Scream Into the Void, Make Your Resume and LinkedIn Shine
WED, 27 OCT 2021 20:00:00 -0400
Following last week's story-arc, today's ep is all about tips and not so secrets to crushing the conversations that are going to occur during the interview process.

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Battle of the Businesses FAANG vs Enterprise vs Startup vs ETC
SAT, 23 OCT 2021 19:00:00 -0400
Today we are prepping for an interview but first we gotta make sure the recruiters and companies we are applying for don't reject us outright. Learn all the tips to that first step of working your way into a new job.

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Do NOT Confuse Effort With Accomplishment
WED, 06 OCT 2021 20:00:00 -0400
Looking back at our own experience, and the stories of others, we decide whether or not we made the right choices with where we saddled our horses and what to do next.

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Luck
WED, 29 SEP 2021 20:00:00 -0400
Uh oh, we don't have the answers... this week we realize we are putting in too much... or is it too little effort into the work we do? It's a tricky subject, especially when your job is on the line.

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Get that Work Life Balance in Your Life Balance
WED, 15 SEP 2021 19:00:00 -0400
This was a heavier episode than we expected. Ethics are much more difficult than the stupid training suggested. Today we talk about how to be a better human being at work and in life.

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Ethics! Who Needs Em? Everyone Actually.
WED, 22 SEP 2021 20:00:00 -0400
Luck vs skill vs talent vs blessed by Odin, only one of these can be attributed to success and I think we all know it's Odin. This week we try our hand at being self help gurus and guide you on the path to achieving your goals, even if you already have.

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The Waterfall Is Dangerous, but We Are SAFe Because We Are Agile
WED, 01 SEP 2021 20:00:00 -0400
We quit... beating around the bush and talk about when it's time to say goodbye to your current job.  While neither of us are seasoned experts at resigning we certainly have stories and feelings about the topic. We also share a very disgusting story about a disgruntled quitter we knew and the gift they left behind.

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Quitting
SUN, 12 SEP 2021 11:00:00 -0400
First milestone met! Episode 10 is here and today we spend a lil time going over some tips and tricks to ensure your work does not creep into your evenings. And if it do, we have more tips for you!

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Passion of the Employee
WED, 18 AUG 2021 18:00:00 -0400
The great battle of our times is finally here... not really. The standout winner is pretty obvious. Today we help break down all the best ways to improve work from home life from chairs, to teams, to shutting the laptop lid only the best tips for our listeners.

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The Dangers of Gossip and the Backchannel
WED, 11 AUG 2021 19:00:00 -0400
This week we go on a journey. A journey to discover the passion of work once lost, or maybe the passion of work yet started! Tune in for the secret deats of enjoying failing, loving what you do, and where to go next in this crazy thing we call: a career.

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Busting Burnout and Nullifying Negativity
SAT, 07 AUG 2021 13:00:00 -0400
A more somber tone for a more somber topic, this week we introspect into our own pitfalls with gossip and backchanneling and come away with some best practices for when to dabble in the dark art.

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Climbing the Corporate Ladder With Cheddar Movements
WED, 28 JUL 2021 20:00:00 -0400
Dealing with negative emotions is almost an expectation at any corporate job. Todays episode posits that negativity, stress and burnout need not be so difficult to deal with, and offers some tasty tips on making the day to day a lil' bit easier.

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Imposter Syndrome
WED, 21 JUL 2021 20:00:00 -0400
Bruce and Clark talk about the rules of the game, the players and the strategies to win all the ched. Learn how to negotiate salary, plead for a promotion, and destroy capitalism in todays episode.

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This Could Have Been an Email
WED, 14 JUL 2021 21:00:00 -0400
Bruce and Clark dig into that troublesome feeling: that you might not be any good at your job (spoiler alert, you rock!).

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Remote vs Office: The Great COVID Debate
WED, 25 AUG 2021 20:00:00 -0400
Today we look back on our own history of adopting the agile framework and transitioning from waterfall while also introspecting on what actually works when it comes to the framework. Also Clark explains what SAFe is.

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