Grossly Competent

Send us Fan Mail Want that warm and fuzzy feeling you get from doing something awesome? Swing on by - we appreciate you! In this episode of Grossly Competent , Steve and Patrick do a deep dive into the world of PMMFI (pronounced Pum-Fee ), a concept introduced and made infamous by Mark Kay Ash of Mary Kay Cosmetics. Specifically, the boys discuss real interactions they've expereinced with PMM...

Send us Fan Mail Whoa there, partner! Why don't you swing that horse on over here and have a look-see, y'hear? In this episode of Grossly Competent , hosts Steve and Patrick record live and on the road for your listening pleasure! Well, that's HALF true. Patrick takes to the road while Steve stays home to explore the nuances of working with subject matter experts in the work place....

Send us Fan Mail Don't be let our culture falter! In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve and Patrick talk about the role Learning and Development plays in creating and building an organization's culture. Is it all just a bunch of nonsense or is there a real formula to the madness!? The boys chat about what it means to build culture and the destructive power of the wrong people in th...

Send us Fan Mail Don't make an ugly mistake and skip past this link! In this episode of Grossly Competent , Steve and Patrick chat about the times they've made professional mistakes and what they learned from them. Believe us when we say that when time travel becomes a thing, we'll definitely want to show our younger selves this episode to prevent those blunders... and destroy the s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Grossly Competent , hosts Steve and Patrick dial into a lively discussion about... Compliance Training! Crickets But seriously, the boys get into the push and pull dynamics of making training that is either engaging, entertaining, and can something be both successfully. Are documentaries considered training anyway? And if that's not enough to get you pumped...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Grossly Competent, hosts Steve and Patrick dive into a subject so scary, so utterly revolting, that chills will run down your spine! We're talking everyone's favorite corporate buzzword: Networking. The boys get down to the nitty gritty and chat about the true power of absolute, genuine networking and that it's so much more than collecting busines...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Grossly Competent , Patrick introduces Steve to a super special guest, the Sober New Yorker herself, Melissa McGovern! *Fan fare erupts everywhere That's right, folks! Strap in as Melissa enlightens the boys on her journey to becoming a success coach , sobriety advocate , and podcast host , and embarasser of teenage children . Discover how sobriety transfor...

Send us Fan Mail We're confident that you won't regret clicking this link ! In this episode of Grossly Competent , hosts Steve and Patrick dissect the phenomenon referred to as The Confidence Paradox , which highlights that experience creates confidence but the very act of doing needs confidence. And of course, the boys figure out a way to relate this into the professional landscape and...

Send us Fan Mail Now this is a pitch that won't result in a stitch! In this episode of Grossly Competent , hosts Steve and Patrick delve into one of their favorite subjects they love to hate: LinkedInfluencers! That's right folks - the boys are back at it for another round against the corporate faux-fluencers as they attempt to psychologically analyze why this type of mentality is so per...

Send us Fan Mail We Disrupt(HR) this program for a very important message. In this episoide of Grossly Competent , hosts Steve and Patrick get back into the groove of things by doing what they do best: fumbling over intros and talking Aruba. But after that, good listener, the boys (scuba) dive into discussing the recent DisruptHR event that took place in Milwaukee, WI. Patrick discusses his perspe...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Grossly Competent , hosts Steve and Patrick welcome HEART Leadership creator Sarah Valentine! Through her incredible story and lack of buzzword enthusiasm, Sara takes us on a journey to being open to possibilities and what it means to be fully and truly authentic . We dare you to not be inspired by the work Sara is doing with Give Kids the World by the end of th...

Send us Fan Mail We should probably have a meeting about your support of the show. In this episode of Grossly Competent , hosts Steve and Patrick decide to tackle the everflowing state of meetings inundating our calendars and inboxes. When is it right to host a meeting and when is it best to just make a memo? Each brings their ideas and data to the table to decide once and for all: How many meetin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Grossly Competent , hosts Steve and Patrick are back in full force after a small hiatus to enjoy the finer things of Spring Break and professional webinars . Speaking of which, Patrick provides a fantastic overview of some solid 'Do's and Don'ts' of Professional Presentations , thanks to friend of the show* Gregory Tall. Learn tricks of the t...

Send us Fan Mail "It's very interesting...but I'm not interested."   In this episode of Grossly Competent , hosts Steve and Patrick trade their usual “grossly competent” professional advice for something a little lighter— vacations, travel , and what it really means to unplug . From Door County, WI charm to Florida Keys serenity, they break down what makes a great getaway. Spoi...

Send us Fan Mail ... and how does that make you... feel? In this episode of Grossly Competent , hosts Steve and Patrick discuss the secret job responsibility of all Learning and Development professionals: that of built-in therapist . Is it a consequence of being a support position in the work environment? Or are they looking for an advocate ? Is it because they are affiliated with HR ? Or not real...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of  Grossly Competent,  hosts  Steve and  Patrick  taking an in-depth look at Worn-Out Work Tropes . Y'know, those tired old phrases and ideals that get tossed around the workplace that have lost all purpose and meaning like trying to play a cassette tape on a smart speaker. What do they actually say about your organization and why do they keep getting used? L...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Grossly Competent , hosts Steve and Patrick dive into the psychological world of Invisible Curriculums as they present themeslves in professional environments. What are they? How do they come into being? What do they mean? And what type of effect do they have on the growth of employees and the company overall? Join the boys while they dissect this topic to give...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Grossly Competent , hosts Steve and Patrick take some time to reflect on the last 25 episodes and discuss favorite episodes and moments. This isn't merely a self-serving episode - No! No! - instead, it's an opportunity to reflect on what has worked well, what could be improved, and future aspirations: the very spirit of  Learning and Development. As pe...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve and Patrick welcome L&D and 'Real Talk' HR Royalty , Lynell Meeth! From her wealth of knowledge and experience, Lynell shares her views on Learning and Development , HR trends , and the benefits of finding and seeking opportunities in spaces previously unknown. It's a great conversation filled with light-hearted jabs,...

Send us Fan Mail On this Valentine's Day, it's important to KISS ( or Keep It Simple, Stupid) . In this episode of Grossly Competent , hosts Steve and Patrick provide a nice overview of how important it is to Keep It Simple (KISS) the topic you are discussing when leading others or facilitating groups. ( Don't think for a second the irony is lost on Steve and Patrick telling everyon...

Send us Fan Mail We never said it was 'good' advice, but it is definitely advice. In this episode of Grossly Competent , hosts Steve and Patrick discuss advice for facilitators that they believe everyone should know, from being prepared versus memorizing , establishing intent of your sessions, giving A.L.E. to your audience, and not using your session as a means to hold a captive audienc...

Send us Fan Mail Are you a Thermometer or a Thermostat? In this episode of Grossly Competent, hosts Steve and Patrick get into a subject that everyone could use a little bit more of in the world today: Emotional Intelligence. Patrick unveils his expertise in this world while Steve actively listens and interrupts accordingly, just as nature intended. But before then, the boys take the opportunity t...

Send us Fan Mail Wink twice and strap in for this ride! In this episode of  Grossly Competent ,  Steve battles the tail end of a cold and unveils a skill that may categorize him as the world's worst X-Men mutant while  Patrick counters with his incredible inability to do extremely simple gestures  and details the woes of women not succumbing to his 'double wink'  siren song. Afterwa...

Send us Fan Mail Glad to see you again, Whats-her-name / Whats-his-nut? In this episode of Grossly Competent , Steve and Patrick decide to change things up and not talk trash about LinkedIn ... just kidding. After making a mockery of the prototypical 'cold message connection', the boys decide to actually have a nice and thoughtful conversation about Crucial Conversations. You know, those...

Send us Fan Mail Come get your tickets to the show, folks! In this episode of Grossly Competent , Steve and Patrick reprise their original discussion of building trust in training from Episode 2 ( ' Never Let Go, Jack' ) and expanding it around building trust as a new employee or recipient of a new role . Between the two of them, there are enough synapses firing to at least achieve some...