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Diary of a People Manager

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    The One Where I Was Overruled

    26 JUL 2018 · Rosemary Nelson joins the panel to discuss a situation she encountered with her supervisor. As a clinical social worker, her work requires delivering firm communication in extremely delicate circumstances. She shares a story where her supervisor interfered with a case where her input was not required; threatening her relationship with the client. 
    28m 22s
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    The One With The Undocumented Workers

    18 JUL 2018 · The panel discusses Romy's story as an undocumented worker. She worked at a check cashing place where the manager refused to pay undocumented workers overtime. Listen in as the panel candidly discusses what you should do as an employee if you find yourself in this situation. We also discuss what you should do as a leader to cultivate your culture.
    32m 59s
  • The One Where Jenn Shares What She Learned From Her Favorite Leader

    2 JUL 2018 · Leadership is about uncovering and unleashing the potential of your people. In this Diary Entry, Jennifer Mejia shares how her favorite leader helped her achieve her goals.
    5m 32s
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    The One With The Micro Manager

    20 JUN 2018 · An employee works with a leader who is constantly jumping in and taking over her tasks and her customers. As a dedicated, high-performing employee she is having a hard time working with a leader who is constantly undermining her.
    32m 13s
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    The One Where I Was Accused of Taking a 3-Hour Lunch

    13 JUN 2018 · An employee finally gets their own store is ready to prove himself as a General Manager when he is approached by his leader accusing him of taking a three-hour lunch. The leader in this case study call the employee and accuses him of this over the phone. He is then accused of making excuses and eventually fired from the job. Emery Winward joins Chauncy and Jessica to discuss the leadership missteps and dissect what should have been done differently. Share Your Story
    34m 20s
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    The One Where I Received Zero Training

    6 JUN 2018 · An employee gets hired into a new industry and receives no training from her manager. She is chastised for her work, openly criticized and leaves when she is told her manager made a comment about her "big fat ass." Jen Dirk, Director of Operations at Meridian Restaurants Unlimited L.C., joins Chris Harper, Chief Operating Officer at Meridian Restaurants Unlimited L.C., to discuss the break down in leadership.
    28m 25s
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    The One Where Chris Harper Explains Feedback

    23 MAY 2018 · Chris Harper, COO of Meridian Restaurants Unlimited is back by popular demand to share his best practice around feedback. His 4-Step feedback approach is easy to execute and incredibly conversational. 
    19m 13s
  • The One Where My Manager Tries to Punk Me

    9 MAY 2018 · As a salesman, Ernesto prides himself on his ability to read his clients and offer them an appropriate solution. He is put in a situation where he feels forced to follow direction to close a bigger sale or do what is best for his client. Join the panel of leaders to discuss what should have been done differently from the employee and manager perspective. Have a story you'd like the panel to discuss? Share it! Share Your Story
    38m 40s
  • DE#3. Don't Give Away Your Power

    7 MAY 2018 · Jennifer Mejia,Talent Acquisition Specialist and overall rockstar shares a tool that has helped her be successful in her career.  As an introverted personality, it has been difficult for her to find her voice. She describes the importance of owning your power and understanding if you are sitting at the table, you have earned a right to be there. Share Your Story
    7m 55s
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    The One With The Jerk Boss

    2 MAY 2018 · What should you do if you find yourself working for a leader who humiliates you in front of other employees? What should you do if you are the kind of leader who has a tendency to react emotionally in the moment? The panel welcomes Jennifer Mejia, a Talent Acquisition Specialist as the voice of the employee. The panel of leaders discuss ways to deal with these kind of manager and coping skills for leaders who find themselves in this situation.
    43m 41s

Join us weekly to dissect the crazy stories you send us about situations that have happened at work. We take a real-world approach to real-life issues, so you can hone...

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Join us weekly to dissect the crazy stories you send us about situations that have happened at work. We take a real-world approach to real-life issues, so you can hone and develop your leadership skills through the experience of others. Ps., we laugh a lot, too.

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Author Jessica Bueno Moyer
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