In this week’s In-Ear Insights podcast episode, Katie and Chris talk about one of the secrets of the C-Suite, based on a recent LinkedIn article. What does one set of executives do to be more productive that others don’t, and what lessons we can learn from it? Tune in to find out! [podcastsponsor] Watch the […]
Category: management
What skills should a Marketing Manager have?
When you’re in the role of Marketing Manager, you have a lot of things that you’re responsible for. Let’s dig in: A Marketing Manager needs to know about Marketing Planning You need to have a plan. That’s always step number one. You can use the 5Ps to kick off your planning exercise. Purpose: What problem […]
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Lessons from an accidental community manager
I’m not great at social media. I’m pretty terrible at it. I’m terrible at the parts where I have to promote myself and create marketing jargon. (I feel like) I tend to come across as a used car salesperson. But social media is also about connecting, networking, and fostering relationships. This is where building a […]
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{PODCAST} In-Ear Insights: Do You Need Ego To Be Successful?
In this episode, Katie and Chris tackle a question from a recent conference. An agency CEO asked whether or not a leader needed ego to be successful, particularly when they observed their competitors being bold and brash and also being more successful. Dig into our answers and find out whether ego is a help or […]
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How to update outdated plans
I saw something floating around the internet last week about how the constitution, written over 200 years ago, was written by men who didn’t believe in science or had electricity. I’m paraphrasing since I can’t seem to track down the exact post. Take heart, this is not a political post that goes into America’s history. […]
{PODCAST} In-Ear Insights: Artificial Intelligence and Corporate Culture
In this week’s In-Ear Insights, Katie and Chris discuss how artificial intelligence impacts corporate culture and vice versa. Learn about the two different types of organizations, use cases for AI in corporate management, and the hidden danger of AI and institutional knowledge in your corporation. [podcastsponsor] Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch it […]
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Documenting Your Process
Over the past week, my laptop has been stuck in a 4-hour reboot cycle, I’ve lost the ability to use my keyboard, and my audio automatically mutes on calls. Needless to say, technology has not been on my side this week. My tasks have fallen behind and I’ve had to reach out to my team […]
How do you prioritize yourself?
I have a giant pile of work that I need to do. It feels like an unclimbable mountain. It’s the type of situation where feel the need to put on a hat to keep my brain from spilling out from the top of my head. This morning, I prioritized a Peloton ride with a friend […]
Where delegation goes wrong
How can I delegate anything when no one else does it as I do? This might be the most common question I get about process and change management. Remember last week when I told you that you might be the problem? Here is a common example: doing the dishes. Because of schedules, I handle doing […]
{PODCAST} In-Ear Insights: Essential Management Skills
In this week’s In-Ear Insights, Katie and Chris answer a listener question: what are the most important skills or things to know when you become a new manager? What are some of the major obstacles that individual contributors face when finding themselves in a management role? Tune in to learn about essential management skills. You’ll […]
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