This is a complicated issue with lots of questions: Are Millennials disrespectful? Should Boomers show respect to Millennials if the Millennials won’t show respect “until the boss earns it?” Do you earn respect or do you grant it unconditionally? Join Robby and Kelly as they go toe-to-toe on this hot-button topic: When did respect go out of style?
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This week we invite author and comedian, Paul Ollinger (“You Should Totally Get an MBA”), in to talk about the value of an MBA – which is perfect timing, since Robby is finishing up his MBA at Boston University this week! Join Robby, Kelly and Paul for a lively discussion about why you should – or should NOT – get an MBA.
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What is “social selling?” And how exactly do you sell social selling to the boss? Social selling has completely changed the way selling works. Join Robby and Kelly as they dissect the impact of social media and technology on the sales profession.
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Big companies are bailing left and right on annual performance reviews. Everyone from leadership experts to business professors to CEOs have pointed out the many issues and problems associated with this out-dated practice. Listen in this week as Kelly and Robby dissect the dreaded annual performance review and see what’s not to like.
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In this episode, Robby and Kelly argue and assess Boomer and Millennial ideals about competition, winning and losing, participation, and the impact the “trophy generation” on the workplace. Surely there is more to success than simply saying, “I got a trophy!”
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The very first episode of CounterMentors! We turn to the dynamic, for-this-show-PG-rated, tell-it-like-it-is, Jim Keenan to kick off the show. Hosts Robby and Kelly argue “old school” and “new school” — from baseball to the workplace! And Jim has plenty to share about personal brand, creating value, and getting educated (outside of education).
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