Jamming with Jason Mefford

You're in an echo chamber and probably don't even realize it. In this #JammingwithJason #podcast episode we look into how your echo chambers are probably holding you back in realizing your potential, and how you can break free. I'm also sharing some thoughts on the recently released 2021 North American Pulse of #InternalAudit report. Take a listen and then read the report for yourself. Choose what...

I'm talking today with Sam Osbourne about how to beat imposter syndrome.  Imposter syndrome is the fear that your own inadequacies (whether real or not) will be exposed to your peers and thus discredit your accomplishments. Does this sound like you? Well this may sound a bit cliché, but YOU ARE NOT ALONE. So tune in to todays episode to learn how you can beat imposter syndrome!   Learn m...

Seems like everyone and their dog is now offering online training saying the equivalent of "We got everything you want honey, We are the people that can find whatever you may need. If you got the money, honey we got your disease." I've been in the online space now for about 10 years, and I know all the different words people use may be a little confusing to know exactly what you are getting. In th...

Mistakes from some of the largest companies in the world on return to the office is costing billions of dollars.  Don't want to make the same mistakes? Listen to this #JammingwithJason #podcast where I talk with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky about what the result of research from organizations like Harvard, SHRM, Microsoft and others is showing about the reality of bring employees back into the office....

In todays episode we're joined with Robert Berry to discuss how to ask better questions. By asking better questions we will end up getting better answers which will allow us to perform better audits.  From overcoming the fear of looking stupid or the fear of failing, to taking an interest in the people around you, you will be able to communicate better with others and thus ask better question...

You've probably heard the term "mindfulness" but does it have any place in corporate #leadership?? Top organizations all around the world are starting to embrace the concept, so this week I'm talking with Marc Lesser on the #JammingwithJason #podcast. I met Marc several years ago at the Mindful Workplace Summit in northern California who not only has been studying and practicing mindfulness for de...

You're in an echo chamber and probably don't even realize it. In this #JammingwithJason #podcast episode we look into how your echo chambers are probably holding you back in realizing your potential, and how you can break free. I'm also sharing some thoughts on the recently released 2021 North American Pulse of #InternalAudit report. Take a listen and then read the report for yourself. Choose what...

In this #jammingwithjason #podcast I speak with my friend Mo Issa about his journey of self discovery and finding what is really important in life. I met Mo many years ago when we were both trained to be coaches by Brian Tracy and we have continued our friendship as our paths keep crossing. Mo is one of the most authentic, reflective and wise people I know, so thought it was perfect to have him on...

Have you ever worked for a horrible boss? If you are like most people, a couple of faces just popped into your mind. We've all worked with horrible bosses who didn't use Intuitive Leadership, Neural Influence, or Mental Mastery... and it's HARD to be a leader without them, and painful for the people you work with if you don't. I'm talking about #leadership in this #jammingwithjason episode. Techni...

Have you ever worked for a horrible boss? If you are a boss, how do you know that YOU aren't the horrible boss?  In todays #jammingwithjason #podcast episode we discuss the changes in work mentality and how leadership should change in order to promote a better working environment. So let's leave the old broken model of command and control corporate leadership behind and start adopting better leade...

As we move forward in our career it's easy to wake up one day and realize we haven't really invested in ourselves in years. I know, cause I've been there too. We get so busy dealing with the day-to-day stresses on our job, trying to balance life-work commitments that we don't take time to invest in ourselves. We become dependent on our employer to provide or pay for training, and when that doesn't...

In case you missed it, there has been a lot of change in how organizations are dealing with #compliance. Risk management concepts, use of data, using compliance to lead to greater business efficiency, third-party risk, just to name a few. It's as if compliance has gotten a face lift recently and looks a whole lot more like a risk function adding value instead of just a cost of doing business. I'm...

In today's episode we take a look at the generation before us. We have a lot that we can learn from our forebears, and I even sing about a certain "old man". But why are we talking about our elders?  Well there's a specific man by the name of Warren Buffett that we discuss, along with his value of certain certifications.  Listen in at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/  

With business entering the digital world, we need to start looking into alternate populations to begin hiring from. Sure there are people of different skin colors or sexes, but what about individuals with physical disabilites or people from the autistic population. Sometimes to tackle certain situations, a different point of view can be highly beneficial.  Not only can business reach out and bring...

How do you assess the value of learning opportunities? Perhaps you may look at it as a cost per hour type of expenditure.  Well in today's episode I'm here to discuss how that is a flawed mindset and in what ways one should be looking at the various opportunities that are out there. Listen in at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/

This is a fun #jammingwithjason #podcast episode because I not only get to talk about music (which I love), but I also get to connect with a childhood friend who is an award winning musician, Joseph L. Young. From just listening to music you enjoy, to playing an instrument, music can provide many psychological benefits such as reducing stress or getting into your "flow" state.  Music provides many...

Have you ever worked for a horrible boss? If you are like most people, a couple of faces just popped into your mind. We've all worked with horrible bosses who didn't use Intuitive Leadership, Neural Influence, or Mental Mastery... and it's HARD to be a leader without them, and painful for the people you work with if you don't. I'm talking about #leadership in this #jammingwithjason episode. Techni...

Yep, you read that correctly. In this special episode of #jammingwithjason the tables are turned again and you get to hear Jason interviewed on Robert Berry's Corporate Quitters podcast. We discuss how Jason helps people with career insurance - how you can succeed in your current job, develop the skills that help you get that promotion or new position at a new company, or even help you get a new j...

For the times, they are a changing in the internal audit profession. You can choose to stick your head in the ground and ignore what's going on, but you may end up like some CAEs who just got let go from their positions for sticking with a traditional internal audit mindset. In this week's podcast I share why Traditional Internal Audit is dying. We've been seeing this for years, but I share with y...

In this episode I share a recent discussion I had on Clubhouse in The Audit Room with Tracie Marquardt, Trent Russell, and Robert Berry. See what's available and what's coming for #internalaudit media options. Listen to the whole #jammingwithjason #podcast episode at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/

In today's #jammingwithjason #podcast episode we are going to talk about how overthinking and getting into your own head may be one of the worst things that you are doing.  There are certain things that you can do in order to improve your habits which will in turn improve your outcomes in life.  So join me here on the podcast where I will share some of these little life "hacks" with you so you can...

What does it take to be an agent of change in #internalaudit?  The times they are a changing. Are you ready?? Well there's nobody better to talk about this topic than Richard Chambers who wrote a book on the topic and has had a 46 year career in internal audit. You probably know Richard from his years as President and CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors #IIA, but listen to this episode to al...

Yep, you read the title correctly. Performing an excellent audit, following all of the standards, and writing a great report won't stop you from getting fired. In fact, sometimes that is what gets you fired. To understand what usually does get you fired, and how to avoid the land mines, take a listen to this episode. Listen in at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason13 #internalauditpodcas...

This is another tables are turned episode, where I am interviewed by Zach Olinger for his #podcast The Real Zach Olinger Podcast. We talk about relationships, what can go wrong, how to improve them and some practical tips that you've probably never considered when thinking about relationships both professionally and personally. Listen in at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason/

Seems like everyone and their dog is now offering online training saying the equivalent of "We got everything you want honey, We are the people that can find whatever you may need. If you got the money, honey we got your disease." I've been in the online space now for about 10 years, and I know all the different words people use may be a little confusing to know exactly what you are getting. In th...