No More Mondays

For those of you who weren't aware: we live in polarizing times. The mental and physical stress caused by discord about the most basic of facts is getting out of hand, and people have forgotten how to deal with disagreement. With social media-fueled tirades and news-driven anxiety attacks spilling over into the workplace, though, we have an even bigger problem on our hands. This is where Scott Warrick comes in. He is an expert in employment law and workplace cohesion who specializes in morale and preventative education focused on tolerance and the benefits to brain health it brings. His most recent book, Healing the Human Brain, a First-Hand User's Guide for Rewiring Your Mental Health, is a treatise on the physical and mental dangers of intolerance and how we can repair the damage this does to us and others. (This is a re-release of one of our favorite episodes from 2023. Enjoy!)

Tired of feeling drained by networking? Learn how introvert Greg Roche went from laid off to LinkedIn legend by developing unconventional strategies that play to your strengths. In this episode, he'll show you how to ditch the small talk and use thoughtful questions to start quality connections from the comfort of your keyboard. Discover tactics for virtual outreach that feel natural instead of nerve-wracking so you can build your network without leaving your comfort zone.

A funny thing happened on the way to the water bottle factory. While everyone was freaking out about the 2008 recession, Travis Rosbach had his head down, hustling and innovating the tech that brought you Hydro Flask, the company he founded and the metal water bottle we've all got sitting on our desks and rolling around in our car. His journey has been incredibly diverse: he’s a certified Dive Master/Instructor and was a commercial airline pilot. He’s a Reiki Master, member of the Explorer’s Club, and a Fellow at the Royal Geographical Society. He’s got a lot to share, from random encounters with the Queen of England to hard-earned business wisdom. Suffice it to say, this episode is chock full of great stories and great advice. I recommend you stop reading this and start listening. (Re-launch from April of '22)

Want to take your career to the next level? In this episode, Jeff Shannon spills the beans on how he realized that "hard work isn't enough" and found success in focusing on soft skills like relationships and strategic thinking. Shannon also gives the lowdown on his book of the same name, Hard Work Is Not Enough: The Surprising Truth About Being Believable at Work . MAIN TAKEAWAY: How to manage people better and which fires you should really be fighting. Plus, you'll get sweet tips for staying balanced and taking your career game to 11.

Ready to learn the secret to taking that inner critic and making it your inner superfan? In this episode, Kris Kelso digs deep into taking your fear of failure and turning your vulnerability into your superpower! WHAT’S COVERED: Reframing the fear of failure (14:40). Failure is learning, and learning is the process of success (24:09). Vulnerability is a Superpower (33:59). Greatness takes place outside of the comfort zone (39:30). Want a video with closed captions? Check out the video at https://youtube.com/@careerbenders

For those of you not in the know, Joel Gratz is the CEO and founder at OpenSnow, a company well-known in the mountains for their spot-on weather forecasting for both snow in the winter and hiking in the summer. He is the Prognosticator of Powder, if you will. Joel’s forecasting is an integral part of our weekly planning, especially in the winter, when how much and where the powder is going to fall dictates the timing of everything else around it. Which is why we are in full superfan mode for this episode, as Joel talks all about his journey in the founding of his business and the integral elements that made it the success it is today. Are you in the Joel Gratz fan club? We’ve been members since 2007. Here's to an amazing 2023-24 winter season!

Culture Strategy?  No, it's not a lab technique for growing penicillin; Culture Strategy is the brainchild of Vin Zeeland, a coach, consultant, and author on understanding the power of culture and how it can drive both personal and business success. For the individual listener, Vin shares insights on how you can empower yourself by maximizing your strengths. Find yourself in leadership at an organization? He's also brought a slew of practical tips for leaders looking to implement a culture strategy, emphasizing the importance of aligning messaging, empowering employees, and developing a sense of community to attract and retain top talent.    

Imagine this: you’ve achieved your dream job and instead of making you happy, it’s killing you inside. That’s the position Eric Nehrlich found himself in as a leader at Google. When burnout came knocking, it took serious introspection to redesign his life and find happiness again, and he shares his wisdom in this episode and in his new book, You Have a Choice: Beyond Hard Work to Meaningful Impact.

Communications are at the center of every modern business. How we choose to communicate with others is more important than ever, especially when it comes to those whom we work with. Emily Hecker is an author and strategic communications professional who is with us today, sharing her wisdom on the importance of internal communications and how it can help create impactful change and combat burnout.

WARNING: Deep thoughts ahead! Whether we like it or not, change is a constant in our lives, and how we approach it and deal with it is essential to our well-being. Brian Gorman is today's guest. He is an author, coach, and all-around guru on all things change-related. Get ready to take some notes!