Corporate Strategy

Fulfilling a listener request, we discussed professionalism in the workplace this week. Listen to the end to hear a special surprise.  Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We want to know. Reach out here: Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebangers or email  questions@corporatestrategy.biz Support the show Click/Tap HERE for eve...

Today we talk about dealing with life events that interrupt the precious corporate work we all do that is very important to everyone /s.  Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We want to know. Reach out here: Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebangers or email  questions@corporatestrategy.biz Support the show Click/Tap HERE for...

Content Warning: This episode does briefly mention incidents of suicide at timestamp 24:45-26:00 Today, we get a little heavy and talk about the corporate layoff. We get into the good, bad, and ugly along with providing some tips on how to handle and even avoid the situation outright.  Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We want to know. Reach out here: Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.co...

Clark finally convinced me to talk about what I actually do, and it turns out there's a heck of a lot to say. Today's ep covers corporate marketing from top to bottom, digging into campaigns, creative, demand gen, and how to make t-shirts with your name on them.  #bigCACCEnergy Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We want to know. Reach out here: Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter....

Things are about to get scary. Clark tells a horrifying tale that makes Bruce get angry, and you won't like him when he's angry... Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We want to know. Reach out here: Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebangers or email  questions@corporatestrategy.biz Support the show Click/Tap HERE f...

We have another special guest joining us on the podcast today: Jack. He brings tales from the land of customer support and helps lay the path for others starting to use the opportunity to build a better future for themselves.  Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We want to know. Reach out here: Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/br...

Today we recant two recent events in our lives regarding resignation. Understand the sad true tales of leaving and the all the reasons why.  Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We wanna know. Reach out here: Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebangers or email  questions@corporatestrategy.biz Support the show Click/Tap HERE for...

Sometimes you need to step away from the desk and drink some cool clear water. Listen to our nightmares, job satisfaction, and fitness routines on this chilled down episode of Corporate Strategy.  Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We wanna know. Reach out here: Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebangers or email  questions@c...

Following our product management episode we now dig into the other side of the product coin: the engineer. We recall our own history and remember the good/bad old days as developers. We continue the theme of talking C.A.C.C Culture, Autonomy, Compensation and Challenge and decide whether or not anyone should ever be an engineer. Love us, hate us, wanna berate us? We wanna know. Reach out here: Rea...

Today we start a new series dissecting the team composition of various roles inside of your local corporate entity.  Didn't mean for it to become a series but we spend 20 minutes talking about product managers so you know this is gonna go long. Bruce is feeling especially spicy as his parents were killed by a product manager when he was very young. Fortunately Clark is there to defend the goo...

Inspired by the move Alaska Airlines just made: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/23/alaska-airlines-flight-attendants-get-double-pay-to-pick-up-shifts.html What are you willing to give up for a little more ched?  Agree? Disagree? we wanna know. Reach out here: Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebangers or email  questions@corpora...

So excited to have our first guest on the show: Barry! He walks us through his college career and denies the path education laid out for him. Learn how he found success doing what he loves and overcoming an incredible hardship when diagnosed with depression.  Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebangers or email  questions@corp...

Today we return to the career guidance sub to take on the challenges of awkward corporate situations, all imposed by managers. Confronting these kinds of challenges is never easy, but we think we might have hit the nail on the head for all three situations.  Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebangers or email  questions@corpo...

We return to the questions posed by our listeners. Today we discuss the challenges of maintaining innovation in a world that seeks to kill it before it ever gets started. We share personal stories and learnings in handling rejection, failure, and what to do next. Reach out to us on Twitter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebangers or email  questions@...

We dip back into the well that is the Career Guidance subreddit and answer questions that resonate. This episode we delve into the importance of honest feedback in the exit interview (do it for your work buddies), should you settle for less + bonus, and what's the secret of the "Go Getter"? Support the show Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate Strategy Elevator Music by Julian Av...

As previously promised, we go very deep into the concept and applications of the metaverse both corporate and beyond.  Spoiler Alert: It's not a happy episode.  Recommended reading: https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-the-metaverse/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metaverse https://www.plainconcepts.com/metaverse-companies/ Reach out to us on Twiter https://twitter.com/CorporateStrats on Linked...

Today we discussed the all too common challenge of working with someone who doesn't know what they don't know, but don't realize they don't know it. We also learn the importance of good feedback. Let us know what you think! Learn more about Dunning Kruger here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect Support WIKIPEDIA! Support the show Click/Tap HERE for eve...

This week we are digging back into questions asked on the career guidance subreddit. Specifically dealing with the differences(and identifying) burnout and exhaustion, how to make big career leaps into different organizations and different fields and digging into that feeling you get when you start a new job... and feel just awful about it.   Support the show Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporat...

Some real hot tips coming in today from breathing strategies all the way to the crafting of the perfect story.  We didn't rehearse this but that doesn't mean you shouldn't, find out why! Support the show Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate Strategy Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!      

Today we talk about all the ways to decline that meeting, reject that new idea, and maintain your friendships along the way.  Say yes to saying no. Support the show Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate Strategy Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!      

WE are trying something new this year, reaching out and answering some questions posted on the /r/CareerAdvice subreddit. We answer three questions about fun in the workplace, getting "laid off", and how to deal with resume gaps, let us know if our advice stinks!  Support the show Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate Strategy Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don&apo...

Today we talk goal setting both in corporate and personal life. We talk through why you should (or should not) do a New Years resolution, how to accomplish the task at hand, and what to do with pesky corporate mandated goal activities.  Support the show Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate Strategy Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!      

The most wonderful time of the year goes corporate. Find out why it's important to book your calendars for your time off, why companies' run layoffs during the festive season, and learn what Clark likes to munch on this time of year in the ole break room.  Support the show Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate Strategy Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forg...

It starts with more mental math, we did not learn our lesson. Today we discuss  how to grow your career during those precious starting years and tips for both young and old to staying on top of the corporate game.  Support the show Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate Strategy Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!      

Today we discuss all the ins and outs of what to expect during the first year and how to really make a mark. Best practices include: calendar reminders to track wins, healthy balance of work and life, and the appropriate use of sandbagging.  Support the show Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate Strategy Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps! ...