When you're introduced to someone, what's one of the first questions people ask? "So... what do you do?" Your answer matters. Either you bore your new friend to death and they move on to talk with someone else or you frame your work in a way that's intriguing. Hey, if it helps just pretend you're on an episode of Shark Tank staring up at Mark Cuban and Lori Greiner. We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we can advance in our careers. On this episod...
Jul 20, 2018•21 min•Ep. 55
Lee hosts another podcast ( SHEQUALITY ) in which she interviews senior women leaders as they share their personal stories, challenges, achievements, advice and best practices. Based off some incredible conversations, Lee chats with us about why it's so important to have a diverse workforce, and what you can do to promote diversity at your company. We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we can advance in our careers. On this episode, we chat about w...
Jul 13, 2018•30 min•Ep. 54
Technology is progressing rapidly. On the streets of San Francisco it's already possible to see self-driving cars making left turns, and mechanical arms serving up coffee. How will AI affect the workplace? What skill sets should people develop as automation becomes more prevalent? Are we doomed?!
Jul 06, 2018•28 min•Ep. 53
Double Forte just staffed three major events — a comedy festival, a gaming trade show, and an influencer event for a California wine brand. Now that we've had some time to recover, we're reflecting on the tool that makes all the difference — never underestimate the power of preparation.
Jun 29, 2018•26 min•Ep. 52
Work conferences are a great opportunity to get out of the office and meet new people. You attend keynotes, chat with folks in the industry, and get exposed to unique perspectives. But not everyone attends with this perspective. Some people are more focused on being the last person in the bar then getting a handful of business cards. How can you make the most of your time out of the office?
Jun 22, 2018•22 min•Ep. 51
For many millennials, the idea of being your own boss is appealing. So, if you're interested in starting your own company, what's the first thing you should do? Who should you rely on for advice? Who should be your first hire? We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we can advance in our careers. On this episode, we chat about what to do if you want to start your own business...
Jun 15, 2018•28 min•Ep. 50
The workplace can be intense. Maybe a meeting didn't go as planned, or someone botches their slide during a key presentation. It's rare, but in this high-stakes moment, some bosses resort to yelling, publicly admonishing an employee. That's not ok, but unfortunately, it still happens. We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we can advance in our careers. On this episode, we chat about what to do if someone yells at you at work......
Jun 08, 2018•27 min
Sometimes you'll do a lot for five-minutes of extra sleep on Monday morning. Like hitting the snooze button over and over again. Maybe that explains why twenty-five percent of workers are late at least once a month (according to a survey published by The Harris Poll). We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we can advance in our careers. On this episode, we chat about what to do if you're running late to work......
Jun 01, 2018•23 min•Ep. 48
In 2018 it's hard to imagine being in a meeting without a laptop or cell phone, but despite all the benefits of having a supercomputer at your disposal, screens can have some unfortunate consequences. We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we can advance in our careers. On this episode, we chat about things to consider when you bring your phone to a meeting...
May 25, 2018•21 min•Ep. 47
Many businesses across the country are embracing shared workspaces and co-working spaces. The most well-known, WeWork , has transformed how small to mid-sized businesses operate. Never before have so many companies existed on one floor -- which as you can imagine, has its pros and cons... We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we can advance in our careers. On this episode, we chat about what to do if you work in a shared work space......
May 18, 2018•22 min•Ep. 46
Let’s say you have a client call and a person on your team underperforms. So much so, that you worry it's jeopardizing the relationship with the client. Then, your boss asks for an update… “How’d the call go?” she asks. You like this co-worker. They’re a good person. You don’t want to throw them under the bus or harm their reputation, but you're also aware that this behavior can't become a habit. What do you do? We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice s...
May 11, 2018•20 min•Ep. 45
Business is run by people. If you don’t know anyone, it’s going to be tough to find new clients. That means you’ve got to get out in the world and meet people. So...what are the keys to making a good first impression? We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we can advance in our careers. On this episode, we chat about what to do if you want to make a good first impression...
May 04, 2018•20 min•Ep. 44
Let’s say you’re known as the person who overlooks deadlines. Or you're always five-minutes late to meetings. Maybe you're shaking your head, "not me!" but consider this: you may be blinded by your own bias. Lucky for you we've got some tips so you can start being aware of your professional blindspots. We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we can advance in our careers. On this episode we chat about what to do if you want to change your reputation ...
Apr 27, 2018•26 min•Ep. 43
Ok, we know why work isn't a democracy . Hierarchy keeps a business moving. But what happens when someone asks you to do something that isn't in your job description? Do you just do it because you're adhering to the existing hierarchy? Or do you push back? Potential trick question: Is there anyone who doesn't tackle projects outside of their job description? We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we can advance in our careers. In this episode, we le...
Apr 20, 2018•17 min•Ep. 42
Influence is often boiled down to expertise. Be the best at what you do and you will have influence. So, if you’re an accountant, be the best at crunching numbers. If you’re in PR, have the best media relationships. That’s certainly true, but there’s another type of influence. Some, like John Oliver on HBO's Last Week Tonight , call it "soft power." We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we can advance in our careers. On this episode, we chat about ...
Apr 13, 2018•22 min•Ep. 41
Disagreement at work can be good. If everyone nodded their head yes at every crossroads, then a business wouldn’t progress. Critical discussion is a positive force for businesses (for the most part). But how do you disagree with your boss? Keep in mind this is the person who controls your compensation. We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we can advance in our careers. On this episode, we learn what to do if you disagree with your boss... Key Take...
Apr 06, 2018•23 min•Ep. 40
Let's say your boss asks you to handle something you’ve never done before (e.g. start managing the company Instagram). You have minimal experience creating content or managing a posting schedule but you're aware that this a great opportunity to grow your professional skill-set. You don’t want to say no to your boss, but you're hesitant to reveal that you're no Instagram wizard. What should you do? We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we can advanc...
Mar 30, 2018•20 min•Ep. 39
Imagine a situation in which your managers disagree about how to handle a request from a client. One manager tells you to respond by telling them your team is on it. The other manager tells you to respond without committing to anything. You're stuck between a rock and a hard place, right? Either way you're going to piss someone off. We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we can advance in our careers. On this episode we learn what to do if your mana...
Mar 23, 2018•21 min•Ep. 38
Would your parents object if you left a stable career for a more risky business venture? Would they see the value in starting a food blog or becoming an Instagram celebrity? Even if your parents support your every move, it's likely that what they expect from your career differs from what you want in a career. Companies didn't always offer a work from home policy or allow people to bring their dog to work. We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we ca...
Mar 16, 2018•26 min•Ep. 37
You hear people say, "it's good to be busy," a lot. It's a sign that you're a valuable asset to your company. But what about those moments when you're so busy that it feels like you're underwater? How do you handle the stress? And what can you do to give yourself some breathing room so you don't end up messing up ? We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we can advance in our careers. On this episode, we learn what to do if your life is a scrambled m...
Mar 09, 2018•25 min•Ep. 36
Let's walk through a familiar scenario. Your boss calls you into her office and asks you to sit down. "You're doing really great work," she says. "Your project plans are always on time and you've yet to abuse our unlimited vacation policy." So far so good. But you can already sense what comes next. After a brief pause she continues, "BUT you've yet to win us any new business." When feedback is delivered incorrectly it's useless. Recipients leave feeling attacked, not supported. Which is a shame ...
Mar 02, 2018•12 min•Ep. 35
Let's walk through a familiar scenario. Your boss calls you into her office and asks you to sit down. "You're doing really great work," she says. "Your project plans are always on time and you've yet to abuse our unlimited vacation policy." So far so good. But you can already sense what comes next. After a brief pause she continues, "BUT you've yet to win us any new business." When feedback is delivered incorrectly it's useless. Recipients leave feeling attacked, not supported. Which is a shame ...
Mar 02, 2018•18 min•Ep. 34
Let's walk through a familiar scenario. Your boss calls you into her office and asks you to sit down. "You're doing really great work," she says. "Your project plans are always on time and you've yet to abuse our unlimited vacation policy." So far so good. But you can already sense what comes next. After a brief pause she continues, "BUT you've yet to win us any new business." When feedback is delivered incorrectly it's useless. Recipients leave feeling attacked, not supported. Which is a shame ...
Mar 02, 2018•10 min•Ep. 33
Let's walk through a familiar scenario. Your boss calls you into her office and asks you to sit down. "You're doing really great work," she says. "Your project plans are always on time and you've yet to abuse our unlimited vacation policy." So far so good. But you can already sense what comes next. After a brief pause she continues, "BUT you've yet to win us any new business." When feedback is delivered incorrectly it's useless. Recipients leave feeling attacked, not supported. Which is a shame ...
Mar 02, 2018•14 min•Ep. 32
If you've ever spoken in front of a group of people - whether it's a work presentation or wedding toast - you know that public speaking can be difficult. As you approach the front of the room, your hands clam up, your heart starts beating rapidly and you start to visualize an epic fail. It doesn't have to be that way! On this episode we outline the key elements of a good presentation and learn how to reinforce those behaviors so that eventually, with some practice, Obama will be jealous of your ...
Feb 23, 2018•23 min•Ep. 31
We've mentioned a few times on Millennial Minded that a workplace is full of people - human beings with emotions, relationships and personal lives that expand beyond the office. A prime example is being a parent. Despite being present at work, mom's and dad's are always on call. You never know when your kid will get sick and need to be picked up from school. So, how do you balance it all? How do you still find "me time"? Is it true that parents get preferential treatment? We sit down with our CE...
Feb 16, 2018•28 min•Ep. 30
Whether you like it or not, you have a personal brand. The clothes you wear, the company you keep, and the ideas you present all culminate into a unified identity of what it means to be you. At least that's the way it used to be. Now your personal brand is also influenced by your online presence - your Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and MySpace profile (this is a joke, but no judgment...). We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we can advanc...
Feb 09, 2018•26 min•Ep. 29
Many people like to keep their personal lives separate from what happens at work. They share their weekend plans but don't go into detail about an ugly divorce. However, you may want to consider telling your manager about a recent heartbreak. You may find it gives your colleagues context if your work performance suffers. And who knows, maybe they can help you bounce back. We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we can advance in our careers. On this ...
Feb 02, 2018•17 min•Ep. 28
Recently, a listener let us know about a transition at work. She is being promoted and one of her new responsibilities is to manage a coworker. That coworker is a friend, leading her to wonder... can you be both a friend and a boss? We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we can advance in our careers. On this episode we learn what to do if you're your friend's boss... Key Takeaways If someone asks you take on a new role for them and you agree, your ...
Jan 26, 2018•24 min•Ep. 27
Email is a wonderful tool. It allows you to be efficient with your communication. However, once an email leaves your inbox, there's no going back. If you've sent an email with sensitive information to the wrong person, or hit 'send' while you were still drafting the email, you know that a simple mistake can have awkward consequences. We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we can advance in our careers. In this episode, we learn what to do if you reg...
Jan 19, 2018•14 min•Ep. 26
