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Feb 13, 2024 • 9min

1231: 7 Steps To Prepare For A Potential Layoff by Tania Brown of Financial Finesse on Preparedness & Unemployment Benefits

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 1231:Tania Brown of Financial Finesse.com offers practical advice on preparing for a potential layoff, highlighting the importance of financial readiness and emotional resilience. From fattening your savings to understanding your unemployment benefits, Brown guides readers through seven essential steps to mitigate the financial and emotional impact of job loss, providing a roadmap to navigate this challenging period with confidence.Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.financialfinesse.com/2017/12/19/7-steps-to-prepare-for-a-potential-lay-off/Quotes to ponder:"The more prepared you are for the layoff, the easier it will be to find a job and the less impactful the layoff will be on your finances." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 12, 2024 • 9min

1230: Effective Feedback Made Simple by Seth Sinclair with MichaelMehlberg.com

Discover how to give effective feedback with simple strategies outlined by Seth Sinclair. Understand the importance of clear, specific, and timely feedback for enhancing leadership skills and fostering growth. Learn about common mistakes in feedback delivery and how to overcome them.
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Feb 11, 2024 • 10min

1229: How to Adapt in "The Great Resignation" by Bryan Shelton of AubreyDaniels.com on Employee Engagement & Organizational Change

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 1229:Bryan Shelton of AubreyDaniels.com reveals the critical importance of adapting to "The Great Resignation" by enhancing the employee experience to ensure organizational success. He discusses the necessity of shifting from viewing employees as expendable to treating them as the organization's greatest asset, highlighting strategies like customizing work for flexibility, investing in leadership training, and creating a shared sense of winning to foster engagement and productivity.Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.aubreydaniels.com/blog/how-to-adapt-in-the-great-resignationQuotes to ponder:"The expectation that the company comes first is no longer going to be tolerated by employees.""Companies need to move away from organizational designs that see the workforce as expendable to ones that treat their employees (truly) as their best asset." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 10, 2024 • 12min

1228: Cash Out or Hold Out: Is It Time To Sell Your Company? by Christine Comaford of Smart Tribes Institute on Exit Strategy & Business Sale

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 1228:Christine Comaford emphasizes the critical decision-making process involved in selling a business, addressing the key reasons why entrepreneurs consider selling, including the Seven D's, private equity interest, and international investment opportunities. She outlines the importance of assessing your company's market appeal, growth potential, and the personal legacy desires of the business owner. Comaford provides a strategic blueprint for enhancing a company's value through motivation, momentum, scalable business models, high-performing teams, effective sales and marketing, and influential mentorship, aiming to make the company irresistible to potential acquirers.Read along with the original article(s) here: https://smarttribesinstitute.com/cash-out-or-hold-out-is-it-time-to-sell-your-company/Quotes to ponder:"Develop a business model that is scalable, has defensible diversity, and is supported by efficient operations to optimize profit." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 9, 2024 • 9min

1227: Reach Your Full Potential with a Push AND Finding Work Life Balance: How to Define What Success Is to You by Chalene Johnson

Explore the transformative power of a gentle push towards action and growth, overcoming stagnation. Chalene Johnson emphasizes defining personal success for work-life balance, prioritizing happiness and fulfillment. Encouraging taking steps towards goals without waiting for perfection, embracing challenges.
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Feb 8, 2024 • 8min

1226: Have Writer’s Block - 3 Easy Ways to Generate Ideas for Your Content by Erin Blaskie on Feedly, Quora & UberSuggest

Writer and content creator, Erin Blaskie, shares practical tips for overcoming writer's block through curiosity and tools like Feedly, Quora, and UberSuggest. By asking herself what she'd like to know and leveraging these platforms, Blaskie generates fresh content ideas from industry trends and audience questions, ensuring her work remains engaging and relevant.
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Feb 7, 2024 • 9min

1225: Should This Meeting Have Been an Email? by Cal Newport on Communication Efficiency & Cognitive Overload

Cal Newport, an author and expert on communication efficiency and cognitive overload, discusses the efficiency paradox of synchronous and asynchronous communication in the modern workplace. He presents strategies to optimize interaction dynamics, such as implementing office hours and short standing team meetings, to boost productivity and reduce cognitive overload.
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Feb 6, 2024 • 7min

1224: I Quit My Job And I’m Not Crazy by Nicole Ouellette with Budgets Are Sexy on Self-Employment & Financial Planning

J. Money, from Budgets Are Sexy, candidly reflects on quitting his full-time job to pursue self-employment. He emphasizes meticulous planning, financial preparation, embracing a flexible schedule, and the emotional challenges. J. Money's journey serves as both a caution and an inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Feb 5, 2024 • 9min

1223: The Feeling That You’re Always Behind on Work by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Mindfulness, Simplicity, & Slowing Down

Leo Babauta, author and creator of Zen Habits, addresses the feeling of always being behind on work. By slowing down and simplifying our approach, we can alleviate anxiety and focus on what truly matters. Cultivating contentment and mindfulness shift our relationship with work, leading to engagement and satisfaction.
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Feb 4, 2024 • 9min

1222: [Part 2] How to Be Persistent and Get Success by James Altucher on Business Challenges & Overcoming Adversity

Entrepreneur and author, James Altucher, shares insights on persistence and achieving success. Topics discussed include time management, idea execution, BS detection, and the role of persistence in bringing luck, calmness, and strength. Altucher emphasizes the significance of building an internal fire every day and trusting that life will take care of the rest.

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