Career Dreams

In this episode, Michelle and Chase dive into the intriguing concept of 'birthright,' pondering whether our career aspirations truly belong to us from birth. Their exploration was sparked by a thought-provoking statement from another podcast host, asserting that power and influence are inherent birthrights. 

Article: A Bowl of Soup for Birthright

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You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com.

To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website:  https://www.forumcu.com/careers

Dream on!

In this quick solo episode, Michelle revisits a blog post she wrote several years ago and reflects on the importance of a leader's role in onboarding new employees. Whether you are a current leader or aspire to be in a leadership role someday, or perhaps you are a team member hoping to support your newest teammates in their roles, this episode will remind you of the importance of the new employee experience!

See the full blog post here: https://phasetwolearning.com/2012/07/08/open-letter-to-hiring-managers/ 

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Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! 

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You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com.

To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website:  https://www.forumcu.com/careers

Dream on!

Michelle and Chase talk through a recent organizational change at FORUM Credit Union. They share 4 tips from a recent Harvard Business Review article to help us navigate when working through a change - no matter how big or small.

Article: How To Stay Grounded Through Organizational Chaos - Harvard Business Review

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Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! 

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If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think!

You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com.

To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website:  https://www.forumcu.com/careers

Dream on!

Chase came across a post by a John Maxwell Leadership expert on social media that resonated with him. It stated, "Perfectionism is overrated. Not only is perfection impossible, it turns people off. People lean away when they think 'I can never be like you.' People lean in when they think, wow, you are just like me". This simple truth hit home, reminding Chase of the multiple ways perfectionism shows up in his life... so he did a little exploration to learn more about it and uncovered three strategies he uses when his desire for perfection creeps in.

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Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! 

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If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think!

You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com.

To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website:  https://www.forumcu.com/careers

Dream on!

Michelle and Chase take a moment to reflect on the rise of the Stanley Cup - the Quencher, and how leadership, curiosity, and influence helped take the Quencher from the back seat to viral success. 

In this episode, Chase interviews Michelle and fellow leader, Allie Foley, FORUM's AVP of Retail Operations. Allie and Michelle started at FORUM on the same day and recently celebrated their 9-year FORUMversary! In the spirit of their shared milestone, Chase questioned the two about their unique paths that led to FORUM and how their careers and leadership have evolved along the way.

The third season of Career Dreams is well underway! Michelle and Chase dive into the topic of creating lasting habits. Timely, as we approach the end of January (already!). In this episode, the duo shares valuable insights on the art of building habits that last. Whether you're aiming for personal or professional growth, these four actionable steps will guide you on your journey to success. Tune in for an engaging conversation that will inspire you to create habits that stick. 

Article: 4 Steps To Create Habits that Stick - Full Focus

Podcast: Do This Every Morning: How to Feel Energized, Focused, and in Control

In this special milestone episode, Career Dreams celebrates its 100th edition with FORUM Credit Union CEO, Doug True! In this special interview, Doug reflects on life and leadership lessons gathered throughout his remarkable career. Drawing inspiration from his agricultural roots, Doug shares insights into his journey and how he prospered where he was planted. Tune in to hear Doug discuss important topics such as change, courage, innovation, curiosity, and career growth. This is a cannot miss episode! 

Join Michelle and Chase as they take a look back at the first 99 episodes of Career Dreams, gearing up for the big 100! Together, they share important lessons they have picked up along the way and discuss how these lessons impact their own professional growth. It's a humble and down-to-earth reflection on the journey so far and the lessons that are shaping their path ahead! 

Chase shares his ideas and challenges our thinking about why it seems we are more diligent about routine car maintenace to ensure our vehicle's longevity and reliability... but we don't always take that same approach to investing regularly on our own "maintenance" to ensure our skills and knowledge are sustainable and reliable into the future. 

In this quick solo episode, Michelle reflects on a construction site sign she saw recently about safety, and how it connects back to our personal character, integrity and leadership. 

Resource:

Article: What's your leadership like when nobody's watching? (Leadercast)

Ever heard of FOFO? The Fear of Finding Out? Likely, we're all familiar with the phrase FOMO (the Fear of Missing Out) and in this epiosde Michelle & Chase explore a similiar sounding but very different idea ... FOFO. Listen in to hear what it is, why we experience it, and how we can overcome it. 

Michelle and Chase revisit setting SMARTER Goals as a new year approaches. In this episode, Michelle and Chase take this idea two steps further by reframing SMART Goals with SMARTER Goals to move beyond goal-setting to goal achievement. 

Resources:

Article: How to Make Your SMART Goals SMARTER (Medium)

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If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think!

You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com.

To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website:  https://www.forumcu.com/careers

Dream on!

Chase and Michelle explore a third-tier concept, DQ, which supports the importance of both IQ and EQ for leaders and teams. Chase and Michelle analyze five important questions for leaders to ask their teams, revealing how it shapes a supportive work culture. Michelle flips these questions, and emphasizes the importance of personal introspection and why we should ask ourselves these same questions. Tune in to hear insights that align each question with the DQ mindset. This episode provides practical tips for leaders and individuals alike, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, self-discovery, and demonstrating DQ.

Article: Five Questions Every Leader Should Ask - Harvard Business Review

When life becomes hectic, and accountability seems to be lost, or when people are unsure about who is doing what, the simple question, W3 (W-cubed), can come in handy. Chase shares an experience he had working with a leader nearly two decades ago, who created clarity, accountability, and ultimately achieved results by asking this question. Take a listen and discover more about these three words and the power of a single question.

In this quick holiday-themed episode, Michelle reflects on "thinking like a pilgrim" as you pursue your Career Dreams. Happy Thanksgiving!

Adapted from the original post: https://phasetwolearning.com/2012/11/20/on-being-a-pilgrim/ 

In this episode, Michelle and Chase interview nature and wellbeing coach, Chris Coladonato, to reflect on her recent keynote at FORUM's Day of Discovery and discuss strategies for self-care in everyday moments.

Connect with Chris:

https://connectioncatalyst.com/author/chrisc/

https://www.youtube.com/@theconnectioncatalysts

https://www.instagram.com/theconnectioncatalysts/?img_index=1

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisacoladonato/

Rebuilding trust after it's been broken is a complex topic. In this episode, Michelle and Chase reflect on a recent leader gathering where participants discussed the challenges and opportunities that come from rebuilding trust in work relationships. 

Resources:

Article: Three Steps to Rebuild Trust (Forbes)

Article: The Neuroscience of Trust (HBR)

Article: 4 Ways Leaders Can Repair Broken Trust in the Workplace (Training Industry)

It's Halloween so Michelle and Chase talk through a few ideas and suggestions for beating the Sunday Scaries! 

Resources:

Article: Sunday Scaries - Cleveland Clinic

Michelle and Chase unpack a recent virtual leader roundtable where leaders discussed the importance of boundaries and non-judgment when it comes to building and maintaining trust within their team. Using Brene Brown's BRAVING inventory, Chase and Michelle break down two key aspects of this by diving into takeaways from the roundtable specific to Boundaries & Non-Judgment. 

Resources:

Video: BRAVING Trust