Be The Ultimate with Dennis Guzik

Send me a Text Message. Dennis discusses two contradictory findings regarding working remotely or in-office during Covid.  Companies that force employees back into the office see lower morale and higher turnover. However, remote workers were promoted 31% less frequently.  The first piece of advice is to decide what you want from your life and job - promotions or remote work. Choose based on your l...

Send me a Text Message. One Step at a Time Dennis Guzik provides career advice based on his experience as a Marine Corps leader, corporate manager, and current career consultant. ·          He discusses focusing on the first step rather than feeling overwhelmed by the journey ahead. Taking things one step at a time allows steady progress up the "staircase" toward one's goals.   ·   ...

Send me a Text Message. Dennis Guzik, The Old Jarhead, gives career advice to new leaders who have just been promoted. New leaders should treat leadership like any other skill that requires lifelong learning. Suggests studying Marine Corps leadership principles online and reading books on leadership from recommended reading lists. Finding a mentor, either formally or informally, is essential for g...

Send me a Text Message. ·         Dennis Guzik discussed defining small successes and focusing on achievable goals to measure progress. ·         Doing what you love is not enough; one must also be good at it and ensure there is a market for it. ·         Admitting what you do not know and seeking information is better than bluffing. ·         Sharing information with others strengthens teams and...

Send me a Text Message. Dennis Guzik discusses his four f's for submitting a resume: fire, follow up, file, and forget. The first step is to "fire it off" by sending in the resume as soon as possible after becoming aware of an open position. The second step is to "follow up" within a couple of days by contacting the hiring manager or HR to confirm they received the resume...

Send me a Text Message. Picture this - a young man standing at the door of a local campus bar, trying to control a rowdy crowd. That was me, Dennis Guzik, before I embarked on the first leg of my diverse career journey as a Marine Corps officer. This episode of Be the Ultimate podcast is a wander through the labyrinth of my professional life, where I'll share the contrasting perspectives I ga...

Send me a Text Message. Are you striving to advance your career, but find yourself stuck in a rut?   Join us this week as the Old Jarhead imparts wisdom rooted in his extensive career experiences. We embark on an exciting exploration of Dr. Jordan Peterson's enlightening book "Twelve Rules for Life", focusing especially on the rule - ensuring your life is in order before criticizing...

Send me a Text Message. Are you striving to advance your career, but find yourself stuck in a rut?   Join us this week as the Old Jarhead imparts wisdom rooted in his extensive career experiences. We embark on an exciting exploration of Dr. Jordan Peterson's enlightening book "Twelve Rules for Life", focusing especially on the rule - ensuring your life is in order before criticizing...

Send me a Text Message. Dennis Guzik can help you develop a plan and achieve success in all areas of your life. His Be The Ultimate podcast will inspire and motivate you to take action towards becoming more successful.   You know that you need to be successful in all areas of your life, but it's hard to know where to start. Most people never achieve the level of success they want because they...

Send me a Text Message. Dennis's passion is helping others become more successful and to achieve their goals. His clients have gone from intern to Vice President , transitioned from the military to heading a large organization, have gone from doing a job to doing what they dreamed of. He has been dubbed the " Ultimate Dad ," for the honest and direct advice he gives. So much of what...