Career Talk: Learn - Grow - Thrive

Feedback is so important, I cannot stress enough how important feedback is. Here’s a question for you:  Do you ask for feedback often? At work? At home? With friends? Why or why not? Take some time to think about that.   Am I asking my boss for feedback? Am I asking my colleagues for feedback? Am I asking my spouse at home for feedback? Am I asking my family for feedback? Am I asking my friends what their thoughts are?  This is really important.  Specifically as it relates to our career, feedback is a really interesting part of our jobs that most of us only receive once a year. Often it’s in the form of annual review, performance review or a merit increase conversation. It is usually a very formal conversation and often it is not very helpful or productive.  All employees care about what their raise is going to be. Often managers need to just get the reviews done. I want you to think about how you can get more feedback throughout the year so you can constantly be improving.  If you sit down with your boss and they tell you hey Steph I think you did a really good job in A, B, C categories, I think you could use improvements in D, E and F categories and here are some examples from 3, 6 and 11 months ago. What?!?! Why wouldn’t we get that feedback right away and on the spot.   Here’s the deal, you need to ask for the feedback. Ask hey manager how can I improve? What suggestions for you have for me?  You need to be the one who takes charge of the conversation.   THEN you need to be grateful for whatever the response is. Feedback is a gift. EVEN if we don’t like the feedback we get. It tells us how we can improve and what people’s perceptions are of you. It is a gift. Even if you disagree, even if you think it’s complete bullshit.  Now you know!  Don’t react in a negative way if you get bad feedback, don’t get defensive, take notes, ask follow up questions. You want to make the conversation easy so the person will want to share their feedback with you in the future.  Ask questions like:  How can I improve X metric? What areas can I improve in? Where do I do well?  What are my strengths?  Don’t forget to share your gratitude for the feedback!!!  Thank you so much for listening. I would love to connect and learn how I can help you! Connect with me below!!! To connect -  Facebook:  www.Facebook.com/StephDennis13 Have an amazing, awesome, rockin day!!!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

About this episode:  This this episode we cover 8 questions you should be asking yourself to evaluate your career. Get clarity on whether or not your dream career is truly your dream career! Don't get to end of your career and realize you pursued the wrong career for years.  These are the 8 questions you should be asking yourself when it comes to your career.  What is it? What is your dream career? Why do you want it? When do you want to get there? How will this make me feel? How will obtaining this job make me feel? Is this what you want to feel? Where am I at now? Where are you at right now from your career standpoint? What skills or knowledge do I need to obtain? How long will it take to acquire those skills / knowledge? Does this financially make sense? Can I accomplish in my current job? Talk to others in this job This is EVERYTHING!  What do they like about their career? Do they have any regrets? Why did they pick that career? How long did it take them to get there? Other life goals  Does your life goals align with your career goal? Thank you so much for listening. I would love to connect and learn how I can help you! Connect with me below!!! To connect -  Facebook:  www.Facebook.com/StephDennis13 Have an amazing, awesome, rockin day!!!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

About this episode:  In this episode I cover 12 book recommendations, 9 that will help you at work and in business, 3 that are Christian / Faith based books.  Business / work related books:  1) Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier  2) Essentialism by Greg McKeown  3) 5 Dysfunctions Of A Team by Patrick Lencioni  4) Extreme Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin 5) How To Win Friends And Influence Others by Dale Carnegie  6) People Over Profit by Dale Partridge  7) Rising Strong by Brene Brown  8) You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero  9) The Big Leap by Hendricks Gay  Faith / Christian books:  1) 2 Chairs by Bob Beaudine  2) Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis  3) The Power Of I Am by Joel Osteen  Thank you so much for listening! I would love to connect and learn how I can help you! Connect with me below!!! To connect -  Facebook:  www.Facebook.com/StephDennis13 Have an amazing, awesome, rockin day!!!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

About this episode:  In this episode we are going to talk about the 3 main types of recruiting. 1) Corporate recruiting  2) Agency recruiting  3) MLM recruiting  Thank you so much for listening. I would love to connect and learn how I can help you! Connect with me below!!! To connect -  Facebook:  www.Facebook.com/StephDennis13 Have an amazing, awesome, rockin day!!!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

About this episode:   Ever wonder if you're coming across as confident? Or arrogant? Or both? In this episode we talk about 6 signs you're coming across as arrogant in an interview. For interview tips, check out episode #12 - Interview Tips  Thank you so much for listening. I would love to connect and learn how I can help you! Connect with me below!!! To connect -  Facebook:  www.Facebook.com/StephDennis13 Have an amazing, awesome, rockin day!!!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

About this episode:  Ever wonder how technology is changing the way we apply for jobs? In this episode we answer the question - is the resume dead? For resume templates and ideas head over to:  pinterest.com  canva.com  Thank you so much for listening. I would love to connect and learn how I can help you! Connect with me below!!! To connect -  Facebook:  www.Facebook.com/StephDennis13 Have an amazing, awesome, rockin day!!!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

About this episode:  In this episode we are going to talk about the millennial generation. Specifically we will cover general information, what millennials look for when it comes to brands/companies and what millennials are attracted to in the workplace. For detailed show notes go to: Thank you so much for listening. I would love to connect and learn how I can help you! Connect with me below!!! To connect -  Facebook:  www.Facebook.com/StephDennis13 Have an amazing, awesome, rockin day!!!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

About this episode:  In this episode we go over 10 LinkedIn profile tips  1) Picture  2) Taglines  3) Industry section 4) Summary section  5) Job titles  6) Recommendations  7) Messages  8) Be honest  9) Keywords  10) Open profile and settings  Thank you so much for listening. I would love to connect and learn how I can help you! Connect with me below!!! To connect -  Facebook:  www.Facebook.com/StephDennis13 Have an amazing, awesome, rockin day!!!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

About this episode:  In this episode we talk about the characteristics of leaders and managers.  Thank you so much for listening. I would love to connect and learn how I can help you! Connect with me below!!! To connect -  Facebook:  www.Facebook.com/StephDennis13 Have an amazing, awesome, rockin day!!!    --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

About this episode:  This episode talks about five areas of interview tips: pre interview, prep, interview, post interview and things to avoid. Thank you so much for listening. I would love to connect and learn how I can help you! Connect with me below!!! To connect -  Facebook:  www.Facebook.com/StephDennis13 Have an amazing, awesome, rockin day!!!    --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

To connect -  Facebook:  www.Facebook.com/StephDennis13    --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

To connect -  Facebook:  www.Facebook.com/StephDennis13     --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

To connect -  Facebook:  www.Facebook.com/StephDennis13 Listen to the full episode to see how I handled my work day after saying good bye to my pup. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

In this episode we will cover resume tips, what to include in your resume, what to exclude and much more!  Facebook -  www.facebook.com/stephdennis13 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

In this episode we cover 10 signs you might need a new job.  Facebook -  www.facebook.com/stephdennis13 Instagram -  @stephdennis13  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message