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    Mr Corpo Podcast

    Work. Let’s talk about it. Self-described efficiency monster Justin Kerr brings you myth busters and survival strategies from the corporate world. Interviews with a rotating crew of insiders, outsiders and recovering corpos plus workplace advice from his rogue corporate playbook HOW TO WRITE AN EMAIL. Hate podcasts? Skip all the small talk and buy the book at Amazon.com
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    Episodes (46)

    TIME OFF WORK

    TIME OFF WORK
    MR CORPO explains two ways to take time off work - volunteer or vacation - and why both are good for the soul, career, health. Torn from the pages of his upcoming book HOW TO BE GREAT AT YOUR JOB - this episode shines a light on work/life balance and why you shouldn't feel guilty about taking a few days of vacation when you consider that you give more than 250 days/year to your corporate overlords.
     
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    enAugust 14, 2018

    BOOK TOUR - BOOK TOUR - BOOK TOUR

    BOOK TOUR - BOOK TOUR - BOOK TOUR

    Justin is launching a book tour in September 2018 and wants YOU to invite him to your office. No crowd is too big (500+) or too small (2+). He will travel anywhere in the US to speak to you and your team - so invite him. Email him at justin@mrcorpo.com or DM on Instagram @mrcorpo or on LinkedIn. Goal is to do 50 events in the month of September so reach out now to have MR CORPO come speak at your office in September.

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    enAugust 07, 2018

    EVERYDAY THANK YOUs

    EVERYDAY THANK YOUs
    Don't be selfish. Don't be "efficient". Don't take people for granted. MR CORPO explains why you should say thank you every day and every week (which will eventually add up to 52 THANK YOUs per year!).

     

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    enJuly 31, 2018

    MIDYEAR CHECK-IN

    MIDYEAR CHECK-IN

    The midyear check-in is the perfect opportunity to get your career back on track. Expecting a promotion at the end of the year - you better check with your boss before it's too late. Sucking at your job - buy yourself more time with a solid midyear check-in. MR CORPO cuts through all the crap to tell it like it is and help you understand why midyear check-ins aren't just for check-the-box-hr flunkies...

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    enJuly 17, 2018

    3 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR TEAM LOVE YOU

    3 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR TEAM LOVE YOU

    Being a boss isn't about trying to be popular. It's about doing things the right way, so that the people that work with you respect what you do and how you do it. In this episode, MR CORPO offers 3 easy ways to make people like working with you. 

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    3 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR TEAM HATE YOU

    3 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR TEAM HATE YOU

    Why does everyone hate me? Why do I suck at being a boss? Everyone has tons of advice for things you SHOULD do as a boss, but MR CORPO takes the opposite approach and focuses on 3 things you should NEVER do as a boss...

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    enMay 07, 2018

    DON'T COMPARE YOURSELF (TO CO-WORKERS)

    DON'T COMPARE YOURSELF (TO CO-WORKERS)

    Have you ever stopped to think how absurd it is that you are judging your accomplishments and self-worth vs. a random (tiny) selection of people who happen to work in the same building as you do? There are millions - no billions - of people on earth, so get outside, zoom out, and stop worrying about whether you get promoted in August or February.

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    HOW TO GET SH*T DONE (IN A BIG COMPANY)

    HOW TO GET SH*T DONE (IN A BIG COMPANY)

    Getting stuff done in a big company can be complicated. Sometimes it can feel impossible to make real change even if everyone agrees that they hate the current situation. MR CORPO prescribes a 9 step process that will guarantee success for problems big and small. The secret is to create visual proposition to break through the corporate white noise and get people's attention. Plus MR CORPO explains how the Republican Party went wrong with their repeal and replace approach to Obamacare. (If only Paul Ryan  would listen to this episode he might actually start to get sh*t done).

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    enMay 07, 2018

    THE IMPORTANCE OF CONFIDENCE

    THE IMPORTANCE OF CONFIDENCE

    Confidence is a zero sum game. It's either going up or going down - so what kind of boss - what kind of human being - are you? Are you giving people confidence or stealing it? Plus or minus - you decide.  

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    enMay 07, 2018

    MEET BEN BROOKS, EXECUTIVE COACH

    MEET BEN BROOKS, EXECUTIVE COACH

    Ben Brooks is an executive career coach, and the founder of the career coaching tech firm (PILOT),  who challenges MR CORPO to de-emphasize titles and money in favor of maximizing experiences early in your career. He introduces the idea of being an "intrepreneur" -- meaning you can think and act like a business owner in your existing job. Ben also explains why the curiosity deficit is the enemy of businesses big and small. He reveals how to get a "secret promotion" and says other smart stuff like "make the right thing to do, the easy thing to do." He is also prone to #humblebrag on occasion (for good reason). You can find him @benbrooksny on social media and his company PILOT is http://pilot.coach

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    enJanuary 05, 2018

    MAKE IT EASY TO SAY YES

    MAKE IT EASY TO SAY YES

    Getting people to say YES is a skill. Getting people to say YES YES YES vs. NO NO NO is the difference between spending your life stuck in middle management or quickly moving up the food chain to the executive ranks. MR CORPO explains how starting small, being organized and anticipating people's concerns can ensure that you always get approval for your projects and budgets. Whether it is your boss, your co-worker, your wife or your son the same rules apply when it comes to making it easy for people to say YES!

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    enJanuary 05, 2018

    HOW TO PARTY!

    HOW TO PARTY!

    MR CORPO explains why bosses aren't allowed to party and he also makes an open call for anyone interested in becoming an assistant to the MR CORPO world of books, podcasts and publishing. Send all inquiries to  mrcorpopodcast@gmail.com

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    enJanuary 05, 2018

    HOW TO IMPRESS YOUR NEW BOSS

    HOW TO IMPRESS YOUR NEW BOSS

    New boss? No problem! 99% of people don't know what they should do when they get a new boss so they usually do nothing except worry, wonder and wait (3 W's). MR CORPO explains a simple two-step process that will ensure you make the right first impression with your new boss.

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    enJanuary 05, 2018