Explore every episode of the podcast SuperManager
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| SuperManager: Midlife Job Searching - Taking the Leap - Part 2 of 2 | 30 Mar 2020 | 00:13:20 | |
A lot of people realize after 10, 15, 20+... years in their career that they're just not happy. So what do you? | |||
| SuperManager: Midlife Job Searching - Are You Happy? (part 1 of 2) | 23 Mar 2020 | 00:16:36 | |
Did you always know what you wanted to do as a career? So many people realize after several years in a job that they're just not satisfied. But what does it take to make that leap? | |||
| Super Manager Podcast - Emotional Aspects of Presenteeism and a Cry Room | 20 Jan 2020 | 00:14:48 | |
Have you ever had an employee have a meltdown at work? Presenteeism is defined as the problem of employees who are not fully functioning in the workplace because of an illness, injury or other condition. It is a growing problem that is costing employers billions of dollars. Listen in as we discuss possible solutions for presenteeism in the workplace. Joel Emery – Ignite Strategies Midwest Kim Baker – Vivid Performance Group Maggie Peterson – C6 Solutions,LLC | |||
| SuperManager: Side Hustles | 13 Jan 2020 | 00:18:26 | |
Does everyone now have a side hustle? You know, some way of earning revenue besides the traditional full-time job. Why is this so popular? · Amy Narishkin - Empowering Partners (HR Services) · Rick Shore - Legal Shield · Joel Emery – Ignite Strategies · Natalie Meyer/Shaw – Hoopayz | |||
| SuperManager: Measuring Productivity | 06 Jan 2020 | 00:22:19 | |
Time is the most valuable commodity we have. You can't make more, but you can be more productive to make better use of your time. And that starts with measuring how your time is being used, and how to better use it. · Joel Emery – Ignite Strategies · Mary Kutheis – MCK Coaching · Cathy Sexton – The Productivity Experts | |||
| SuperManager: How to Reduce Stress and Still Care | 30 Dec 2019 | 00:18:14 | |
Ever noticed a correlation between how much you care about your job and how much stress you feel? Well there are ways to really care about doing a good job, without all the unnecessary stress. | |||
| SuperManager: Characteristics of Top Leaders | 23 Dec 2019 | 00:19:00 | |
What makes someone a good leader? Are you a good leader? Listen in on this discussion regarding our favorite leaders, the characteristics that make them great, and what we can do to be better. | |||
| SuperManager: Better Time Management | 16 Dec 2019 | 00:20:33 | |
Time is one of our most valuable resources... So how do we make more? This week our super panel discusses strategies for better time management and ways to help others that aren't spending their time on the most important tasks. Joel Emery - Ignite Strategies (Sales Systems) Mary Kutheis - MCK Coaching and Training (Business Coaching and Confidante) Cathy Sexton – The Productivity Experts (Speaker and Coach) | |||
| SuperManager: Equal Pay and Gender Bias - Part 3 (What's the Solution?) | 09 Dec 2019 | 00:14:42 | |
Is the solution to "shame and blame?" Or is there another approach that produces more tangible results in the work environment? Has progress even been made at all on the issue over the last several decades? This week, our super panel discusses what they believe the solution is to issues of gender bias in the work place in the finale of our three part series on Equal Pay and Gender Bias. | |||
| SuperManager: Equal Pay and Gender Bias - Part 2 (Overcoming Bias) | 02 Dec 2019 | 00:19:52 | |
SuperManager: Equal Pay and Gender Bias - Part 2 (Overcoming Bias) | |||
| SuperManager: Equal Pay and Gender Bias - Part 1 (Unconscious Bias) | 25 Nov 2019 | 00:11:05 | |
Equal Pay and Gender Bias - Part 1 (Unconscious Bias) | |||
| SuperManager: Increasing Employee Enthusiasm and Loyalty | 18 Nov 2019 | 00:21:15 | |
Employee enthusiasm and loyalty is an important element for keeping your team productive. On this week's episode of SuperManager, our panelists discuss the obstacles and solutions to inspiring employees and gaining their loyalty. | |||
| SuperManager: Preparing for Retirement | 16 Mar 2020 | 00:19:57 | |
When you mention preparing for retirement people typically think about financial planning. But what about the emotional life changing aspects of retirement? What do you plan to do with yourself? What about your friends and co-workers? | |||
| SuperManager: Knowledge Transfer - Best Practices when you're Losing an Expert | 11 Nov 2019 | 00:18:47 | |
When a key part of your team leaves, there is a responsibility for the manager to make sure every one has a smooth transition. Listen in on this discussion as our panelists find solutions to these problems as they talk about what the impact has when someone leaves. | |||
| SuperManager: Continuing Eduction - Who's Responsible? | 04 Nov 2019 | 00:19:28 | |
Most businesses and industries benefit from employees continuing education on their skill. The employee becomes more valuable to the company, and maybe become more loyal. In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons to the individual and the business, some of the best methods for continuing education, and how to make it happen. And of course, a horror story! | |||
| SuperManager: Empowering Your Employees | 28 Oct 2019 | 00:15:43 | |
How much control do your employees have over their own success, and the success of your organization? How much should they have? What are some of the best ways to empower employees to be their best, so you can be your best? | |||
| SuperManager: Department Onboarding - Getting Employees Acclimated to the Group | 21 Oct 2019 | 00:18:43 | |
We've talked about on-boarding, everyone has talked about on-boarding... but what about department on-boarding? How do businesses help employees transition not only into the company, but the specific group they'll be working with. What are some of the best ways to help employees understand the role of their department and how it fits into the grand scheme of things? | |||
| SuperManager: The Organization Communication Conversation | 14 Oct 2019 | 00:14:43 | |
Communication is essential for an organization to be successful. What are some ways that managers can help communication flow efficiently within an organization? How can miscommunication be avoided? How important is it that information gets shared with employees? | |||
| SuperManager: Help! My Team Isn't Meeting Deadlines - Increasing Productivity | 07 Oct 2019 | 00:20:22 | |
Everyone hates deadlines, but it's the reality of the job. What do you do when your department doesn't meet them? Push back the deadlines? Work overtime? How important is it that deadlines are met? And are there easier ways to meet them? | |||
| SuperManager: Attracting the Right Employees | 30 Sep 2019 | 00:16:56 | |
Achieving goals in an organization requires having the right team. However, finding the right person to fill the missing link can be difficult. What are some best practices for attracting the right employees? How can you make your organization a place that qualified and skilled individuals would want to be a part of? What do employees look for in a job? | |||
| SuperManager: De-escalating/Reducing Drama at Work | 23 Sep 2019 | 00:19:45 | |
Drama, drama, drama... We'd like a drama-free work environment, but it keeps happening. Gossiping, conversations about instead of with co-workers, personal issues... Let's talk about why it happens, and how to reduce the drama for a more calm (and trusting) work environment. | |||
| SuperManager: Improving the Hiring Process | 16 Sep 2019 | 00:18:55 | |
Technology has made it easier to apply for employment, but has YOUR process improved? What's the employee experience? How easy (or difficult) is the process for management? | |||
| SuperManager: Employee Emotional Wellness and How It Affects Performance | 09 Sep 2019 | 00:18:12 | |
In this episode, we discuss how emotional well being (personal baggage and stress) can affect performance at work. What's the difference between presenteeism and absenteeism? How effective are EAP Programs? Can taking the time to understand emotional wellness improve work environment.and employee satisfaction? | |||
| SuperManager: Work and Life Balance | 09 Mar 2020 | 00:24:00 | |
Are your work life, home life, and spiritual life in balance? Take a listen to these well balanced (sort of) SuperManagers discussing work and life balance: | |||
| SuperManager: Office Horror Stories - Bad Hires | 02 Sep 2019 | 00:21:33 | |
It's a beautiful thing when you hire just the right employee, but that doesn't always happen. In fact, we're going to discuss those office horror stories where the employee and the organization were definitely NOT a good fit. | |||
| SuperManager: Interview Horror Stories | 26 Aug 2019 | 00:23:23 | |
If I could write a book about all of the weird and unusual things that have happened during job interviews (from both sides of the table)… | |||
| SuperManager: Me Too and How it Affects You in the Workplace | 19 Aug 2019 | 00:29:21 | |
The Me Too movement has really shaken things up in the news, in our lives, and in the workplace. What once seemed harmless (to some) is now very publicly unacceptable. What does this mean to everyone? Do employees understand the rules? Do they know what to do if they feel something isn't right? How do you handle it? | |||
| SuperManager: Religion in the Workplace | 12 Aug 2019 | 00:19:31 | |
There's an ongoing debate about religion in schools, and where it is and isn't to practice or even discuss religion. But what about the workplace? How do you handle employee's religious needs, while being fair and respectful to everyone? | |||
| SuperManager: Remote Employees – Creating a Cohesive Culture | 05 Aug 2019 | 00:19:53 | |
This is a part technical / part company culture discussion on how to deal with employees working from remote locations. This conversation includes technology ideas and best practices, as well as methods for making them feel like a part of the team, even if they're not on site.
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| SuperManager: Does Your Office Promote Positive Employee Health and Wellness? | 29 Jul 2019 | 00:26:23 | |
An employee's wellbeing can seriously affect their performance at work... whether it's a poor diet, emotional distress, financial problems, or even a combination of all three. So what do we do? Yoga during lunch? Healthy snacks in the break room? How can we as managers ensure our employees are healthy, happy, and successful? Tara Gregor – BreakWell (Workplace Wellbeing) | |||
| SuperManager: Security and Avoiding Malware | 22 Jul 2019 | 00:22:20 | |
We will be discussing different ways of keeping company data secure, from a technology standpoint (antivirus/malware software...) to company and department best practices and policies. · Sally Bowles – Prefix Technologies (IT Firm for Small to Medium Sized Businesses) · Tasha Knight – Web Design by Knight (Web Design and Security) | |||
| SuperManager: Creating an Ideal Workplace With and For Your Employees | 15 Jul 2019 | 00:18:00 | |
It's safe to assume that employees find value in recognition like Employee of the Month or yoga during lunch, but there's more to it than that. What do employees truly value? Have you ever asked? How do you create a good company culture where all people feel comfortable?” · Tara Gregor – BreakWell (Workplace Wellbeing) · Steve Finkelstein – Experience on Demand (Management Consulting Firm) · Jon Floyd – LeadValets (Advisor on Brand Reputation and Visibility) · Rod McCann – McCann Consulting (Pharmacy Benefit Management) | |||
| SuperManager: Navigating the Opioid Crisis in the Workplace | 08 Jul 2019 | 00:23:26 | |
Everyone knows someone affected by the opioid crisis. But how does this affect the work environment. And what can you, as a manager or co-worker, do to help? · Tara Gregor – BreakWell (Workplace Wellbeing) · Samantha Naes – CN Video Production (Corporate Video Production) · Natalie Meyer – Meyer Group (Insurance and Investments) · Rod McCann – McCann Consulting (Pharmacy Benefit Management) · Gerald Richardson – Evans & Dixson, LLC (Lawyer) | |||
| SuperManager: Social Consciousness and Community Outreach Programs in the Workplace | 01 Jul 2019 | 00:16:52 | |
Today's workforce wants to give back to their community and look for employers who support this endeavor. Why is social consciousness so important in the work environment? Can it increase employee loyalty? What are other organizations doing and how has it worked out for them?
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| SuperManager: Technical vs Management | 02 Mar 2020 | 00:22:39 | |
So many managers are promoted because of their skills at doing the job. But is management the right path to take, or are there other options. What are the pros and cons of taking a promotion into management? | |||
| SuperManager: Office Horror Stories | 01 Jul 2019 | 00:20:40 | |
In an office things go wrong, personalities collide, poor decisions are made. It can be a real horror story... or it can be great listening, when it's happened to someone else!
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| SuperManager: The Legalization of Medical Marijuana and how it Affects the Workplace | 01 Jul 2019 | 00:22:40 | |
How will the legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational use affect the office environment? Won't it affect performance? What about drug testing? If marijuana is taken for medical purposes, can you fire someone for using? | |||
| SuperManager - Introduction (podcast 0) | 14 Jun 2019 | 00:03:44 | |
It's quite a challenge being responsible for the success of your company or department, and your team. Laws, people and technology are constantly changing. I wasn't the best manager in the beginning, but by making friends with various experts, I've improved tremendously. We get together once a week and talk about current topics related to hiring, leadership, management, employment... and invite you to be a fly on the wall. You can also participate (ask questions, give feedback, and share stories) in our SuperManager LinkedIn group, or our SuperManager Facebook group. Both can be found at http://cn-video.com/SuperManager | |||
| SuperManager: Hiring a Cultural Fit | 24 Feb 2020 | 00:18:43 | |
How much you and your team enjoy coming to work can depend on the company culture and whether or not your team is a good fit. What is your company culture and what do you look for in a new employee to ensure it's a match? | |||
| SuperManager: Imposter Syndrome Part 2 - What is it and What Can You Do? | 17 Feb 2020 | 00:16:14 | |
It's surprising how many people have Imposter Syndrome. So let's talk about it. What does it mean, how does if affect you, and what can you do about it. Find out by being a fly on the wall for this discussion with: Samantha Naes - CN Video Production Mike Kitko - Mike Kitko Coaching Angie Kitko - Mike Kitko Coaching Jeff Koziatek - Core Authenticity | |||
| SuperManager: Dealing with Imposter Syndrome | 10 Feb 2020 | 00:16:44 | |
Do you fear being found out at work? On the outside everything seems like it's going great. But on the inside, you're a mess up away from the boss knowing you're a bad fit for the job? Listen to this week's SuperManager podcast in which our panelists discuss Imposter Syndrome. | |||
| SuperManager: Illness and Presenteeism at Work | 03 Feb 2020 | 00:14:50 | |
We've talked about the emotional aspects of presenteeism and how it affects the office. Now we're continuing our discussion with illness and presenteeism and what to do about it. Listen in by being a fly on the wall in this podcast discussion with: Samantha Naes – CN Video Production Victoria Wors – Wors Consulting Joel Emery – Ignite Strategies Midwest Kim Baker – Vivid Performance Group Maggie Peterson – C6 Solutions, LLC | |||
| SuperManager: Building a Community at Work | 27 Jan 2020 | 00:23:44 | |
Wouldn't it be great if everyone in the office got along? Tune in to SuperManager for this week's episode "Building a Community at Work" in which we'll discuss ways to make the office a place that works for everyone. | |||