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StoriesEp07: A Story About Addressing a Few Rule-Breakers by Emailing the Whole TeamTired of emails that you don't need to be included in? Have a bad habit of emailing the whole team when only a couple people need a message? This week's Story is for you! Join Cheri this week as she shares examples of group emails gone wrong and practical guidance for making sure your communications -- and problem performers -- are properly managed. Don't forget to listen to the ad at the end of the episode where we announced the winner of Fenton Augustine's August DiSC giveaway! There's also a promo code to get 10% off the...2021-09-0209 min
StoriesEp06: A Story of Two Sirens... and How What You're Exposed to Shapes Your UnderstandingJoin Cheri this week as she shares how easy faux pas can be in new environments. Then, gain practical tips to intentionally help new employees learn about cultural and environmental norms in the workplace. Once again, don't forget to listen to the ad at the end of the episode -- there's only a few days left in August to get in on Fenton Augustine's DiSC giveaway! The winner will be announced in next week's episode. Go to fentonaugustine.com for details. 2021-08-2610 minStoriesEp05: A Story About a Frustrated Micromanager… Who Needed to DelegateJoin Cheri as she shares an experience working with a micromanager as he learned -- the hard way -- to delegate. Get some practical tips and a book recommendation to help you avoid micromanaging, better delegate, and bring your best to leadership and management roles. And don't forget to listen to the ad at the end of the episode -- there's only a week and a half left in August to get in on Fenton Augustine's DiSC giveaway!For a visual of the Skill-Will Matrix covered in this podcast, go to the blog version of t...2021-08-1920 minStoriesEp04: A Story About a Poor Hiring Experience -- and What to Do About ItJoin Cheri as she shares a not-so-great hiring experience and reveals nine steps to help you ensure your hiring experience is an excellent one! And don't forget to listen to the ad at the end of the episode -- Fenton Augustine is having a giveaway this month you won't want to miss out on! 2021-08-1222 minStoriesEp03: A Story of Avoiding a MESS When Working with Learning Events and Introducing Something New at WorkYep, we've got a long title for you this week -- but one of our preview listeners said it's our best episode yet! Join Cheri as she shares an experience consulting on a company's annual management training conference. Cheri outlines some key considerations when planning to introduce something new or different within an organization, referencing the MESS model she created to help with this. The MESS model might just help you avoid making a mess of things in your own organization! ;) Brought to you by Fenton Augustine.2021-08-0517 minStoriesEp02: A Story About Checking In With Your EmployeesJoin Cheri as she shares a recent conversation about a colleague leaving her job and then covers the importance of checking in with your employees on a personal level. After all, showing care for your employees isn't just a "people person thing" -- it's good business sense! Brought to you by Fenton Augustine. 2021-08-0508 minStoriesEp01: A Story of the 24-Hour Rule: Cooling Off Before RespondingJoin Cheri in this pilot episode as she shares an humbling lesson on emailing when you're angry, and learning through an angry email recipient about the 24-hour rule. She shares some go-to's to help you calm down before you respond when you're feeling emotional. Brought to you by Fenton Augustine.2021-08-0515 minStoriesStories: TrailerCheck out this trailer to learn more about the new Stories podcast, brought to you by Fenton Augustine! Learn more at fentonaugustine.com and get ready for episodes to launch starting August 5, 2021. 2021-07-3001 min