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The Sisters of Industry#100 - Celebrate the Good Times!It's the 100th episode of The Sisters of Industry! It's time for some podcasting real talk!2022-06-1443 minThe Sisters of Industry#99 - In the ZoneThe Sisters talk comfort zone and danger zone, but which is actually more dangerous?2022-05-3141 minThe Sisters of Industry#98 - Fun, Games, and BusinessThe Sisters review Jack Stack's classic, "The Great Game of Business," while waxing nostalgic on the smell of paper.2022-05-1743 minThe Sisters of Industry#97 - Corporate Isn't a Dirty WordThe corporate world often gets frowned upon, but in this episode the Sisters, along with Christie McElfresh, talk about the opportunity to be an entrepreneur, even in a corporate reality.2022-05-0345 minThe Sisters of Industry#96 - Catching the Entrepreneurial SpiritThe Sisters talk entrepreneurship and Laura interviews one of the best, Nate Adams. 2022-04-1246 minThe Sisters of Industry#95 - A Tale of Two (Accidental) EntrepreneursHow do you know if you're ready to start your own thing? Do we ever really know what we're saying "yes" to? 2022-03-3031 minThe Sisters of Industry#94 - It Is PersonalIt's a Special Edition with a special guest on how to deal with things when even the professional gets personal!2022-03-1526 minThe Sisters of Industry#93 - Sometimes Bigger is BetterThis month's "Reading with the Sisters" urges us to "Dream Big" with Bob Goff!2022-03-0137 minThe Sisters of Industry#92 - Assessing the DreamAssessing dreams relies on a different set of criteria. In this episode, the Sisters talk about raising the commitment level without giving up too soon. 2022-02-1537 minThe Sisters of Industry#91 - Planning Your DreamYou need a plan if you're going to move your dream from the clouds to execution - the Sisters want to help you build your plan and your team.2022-02-0139 minThe Sisters of Industry#90 - Room to DreamTaking your dreams from the clouds to execution requires making room, and the Sisters have some design ideas to share.2022-01-1838 minThe Sisters of Industry#89 - Don't Park in the Red ZoneIn the first book review of 2022, the Sisters talk about "At Your Best" by Carey Nieuwhof and how to make the most of your energy and time.2022-01-0443 minThe Sisters of Industry#88 - 2021 Year in ReviewThe Sisters cover the best and the worst of 2021 with a quick look ahead to the new year2021-12-3043 minThe Sisters of Industry#87 - Finish ForwardFinishing well can set you up for the start of whatever is next, but there are some things to think about if you want to Finish Forward.2021-12-1440 minThe Sisters of Industry#86 - Festive FinishWith just a few weeks left in 2021, it's time to talk about finishing well - any why not do it with a festive flourish?!2021-11-3033 minThe Sisters of Industry#85, For This We Are ThankfulIt's the 2021 edition of the ridiculous to the serious things the Sisters are thankful for!2021-11-1640 minThe Sisters of Industry#84 - Special Edition, Ask the SistersIn this special edition, the Sisters address questions from listeners on recent series, and crucial topics like...bacon.2021-11-0233 minThe Sisters of Industry#83 - Wisdom at WorkThe Sisters wrap-up the series on generations in the workforce with a discussion of Chip Conley's "Wisdom at Work: The Making of a Modern Elder."2021-10-1942 minThe Sisters of Industry#82 - Okay, BoomersThe Boomers want to stick around for a bit longer, and we need them. The Sisters talk about why in this continuation of episodes on the five generations in today's workforce. 2021-10-1242 minThe Sisters of Industry#81 - Bridge Over Generational WatersEvery generation has its strengths and Gen Z is coming into the workplace ready to use theirs...sort of.2021-10-0550 minThe Sisters of Industry#80 - Babies, Bathwater, and MillennialsWe have five generations actively in today's workplace, and it's time for a better conversation on how we all work together to maximize the benefits of each generations strengths. 2021-09-2847 minThe Sisters of Industry#79 - Confidently "Daring Greatly"The Sisters wrap-up the conversation on confidence with a review of Brene Brown's book, "Daring Greatly."2021-09-2138 minThe Sisters of Industry#78 - Curiously ConfidentCuriosity, confidence, the Queen, and Cats - we're confident there's a connection!2021-09-1440 minThe Sisters of Industry#77 - Putting Confidence to WorkWe know what confidence looks like, and how it masquerades - now it's time to build confidence in our teams and in ourselves. 2021-09-0740 min
The Sisters of Industry#76 - Just Add ConfidenceOur confidence often takes a hit in unpredictable circumstances, and the last 18 months have been predictably unpredictable. We want to talk about confidence - how we get it and how we keep it, even in crazy times.2021-08-3148 minThe Sisters of Industry#75 - Leading the RevolutionThe Revolution is underway, we've identified the soul suckers, and now it's time to lead the charge!2021-08-2430 minThe Sisters of Industry#74 - Revolution DeMotivatorsWe've kicked off the Work Revolution, but we need to name the potential stumbling blocks and soul-suckers trying to get in the way so we can sustain momentum and stay in sync.2021-08-1738 minThe Sisters of Industry#73 - For the RevolutionWe don't want to "return to work" or talk about "the new normal." Instead, the Sisters kick-off Season Three with a work REVOLUTION.2021-08-1040 minThe Sisters of Industry#72 - Season Two WrapBiggest takeaways, summer reads, and things we're thinking about right now - all of that and more in the Sisters Season Two Wrap-Up!2021-06-0140 minThe Sisters of Industry#71 - Unfrozen and Letting GoIn seasons of transition, it's easy to hold on for the wrong reasons - sometimes even the difficult transitions can be the very best thing. In this episode, the Sisters talk about how to let go and transition well.2021-05-2536 minThe Sisters of Industry#70 - When to Stay WhenA lot of people are making career decisions about staying or going - which is the right call? how do you decide? Join the Sisters and special guest, Amelia Galloway, for today's conversation on making the decision to stay or go.2021-05-1838 minThe Sisters of Industry#69 - Go for GreenlightsJoin the Sisters AND one of their better halves for this book discussion on Matthew McConaughey's memoir, "Greenlights."2021-05-1142 minThe Sisters of Industry#68 - Reading to a Good SoundtrackIt doesn't get much funnier than Jon Acuff until you listen to Laura and her friend Melissa Klug discuss his new book, "Soundtracks." 2021-05-0441 minThe Sisters of Industry#67 - Under Attack (Special Edition)There's a difference between everyday stress and extreme stress - what do you do when it feels like you're under attack?2021-04-2746 minThe Sisters of Industry#66 - Filter Time MachineWe all know it's important to say "no" sometimes, but what filters are you using to decide how you will use and give away your time? This episode comes complete with some helpful tips on how to say no when necessary.2021-04-2035 minThe Sisters of Industry#65 - Filters In UseThe messages we take in and the messages we send out need a filter. In this episode, the Sisters offer their best tips on what filters to use and how to engage them to maximum efficacy. 2021-04-1342 minThe Sisters of Industry#64 - "The Infinite Game"It's monthly book review time and the Sisters are talking about "The Infinite Game" by Simon Sinek.2021-04-0650 minThe Sisters of Industry#63 - But how do I win?We like the idea of winning in all aspects of life, but short of playing cards, winning is a highly subjective notion. If we want to figure out which rules to employ (or not), we need to gain clarity on the desired outcome.2021-03-3038 minThe Sisters of Industry#62 - Quarantine-iversaryIt's been a year and the Sisters bring in some friends to take a look at what we've learned about ourselves and how we're changing as the pandemic moves to a close.2021-03-2349 minThe Sisters of Industry#61 - Beware the Unwritten RulesIt's easy to break a rule, especially when you didn't have any idea it existed - welcome to the world of unwritten rules: where do they come from? how do we uncover them? and how do we use them or lose them?2021-03-1644 minThe Sisters of Industry#60 - The Rules of the GameCall them what you want - rules, policy, red tape - they exist and we need to know how they help and how they hurt to use them effectively. 2021-03-0939 minThe Sisters of Industry#59 - But is it really that simple?In this special edition episode, Laura talks with John Johnson, a highly experienced HR professional, about Donald Miller's new book, "Business Made Simple." 2021-03-0240 minThe Sisters of Industry#58 - Simple DecisionsDecisions top the list of things we tend to overcomplicate. In this episode, the Sisters apply the "simple is smart" principle to making decisions.2021-02-2336 minThe Sisters of Industry#57 - Simple Ways to be More ProductiveWe falsely equate productivity with getting more done. On today's episode, the Sisters talk about doing less, managing energy more than time, and simple ways to boost productivity that will work for everyone.2021-02-1636 minThe Sisters of Industry#56 - Simple, not StupidIt's time to keep things simple, but simple is neither stupid nor easy. In this episode, the sister's give the red flags for wandering into complexity and provide a pathway to focus and finish.2021-02-0938 minThe Sisters of Industry#55 - I'm a Mess! Owning It.In this episode, the Sisters wrap-up the conversation on messes with a review of Scott Jeffrey Miller's book, "Management Mess to Leadership Success." It's time to own our management strengths and weaknesses, and start working the checklist!2021-02-0243 minThe Sisters of Industry#54 - What a Mess! 3 Steps to Breakthrough...and 4 R's for Good MeasureYou're working through the mess, dealing with the walls, and now you really just want to be done dealing with it! In this episode, the Sisters talk about knowing when it's time to throw the grenade that gets you from the height of tension to the breakthrough, and how to recover from the clean-up process.2021-01-2640 minThe Sisters of Industry#53 - Who put the wall in the middle of my mess? Ways to get over it!In the midst of every mess clean-up process, there will be some walls - some of our own making, some easier to get over than others. In this episode, the Sisters talk about handling the walls without losing your sense of humor, and also dealing with the ego trap that often appears at this stage of clean-up.2021-01-1938 minThe Sisters of Industry#52 - What a Mess! 3 Tips to Start and Contain ItMesses come in all shapes and sizes - organizationally and personally. We have to deal with them, which means starting somewhere! You have a mess, and the Sisters are here to help.2021-01-1245 minThe Sisters of Industry#51 - Such a Good HabitThe Sisters kick-off the new year with a book report and some habitual homework you don't want to miss - we've done the work, now let us help you make progress!2021-01-0545 minThe Sisters of Industry#50 - 2020 Year in ReviewThe Sisters put a bow on 2020 and look ahead to the new year!2020-12-2934 minThe Sisters of Industry#49 - Habits: Stop or Pause?Sometimes even our good habits can start to run astray - today we're identifying the habits we need to pause and evaluate, and the ones we need to stop altogether.2020-12-1538 minThe Sisters of Industry#48 - Habitually Well IntendedGood intentions do not a habit make or break, but even our bad habits are positive proof that building habits (the good ones) is possible.2020-12-0845 minThe Sisters of Industry#47 - For This We Are ThankfulIt's been a crazy year, but we still have plenty for which we are thankful. This episode is full of some of the lessons we're thankful to have learned in 2020 and some highlights from our gratitude lists.2020-11-2425 minThe Sisters of Industry#46 - Change, The Fatigue FactorIt's time for some really REAL TALK on this episode as the Sisters take on the fatigue that comes with change...and really with life. 2020-11-1754 minThe Sisters of Industry#45 - Let's Talk ChangeCommunication is tough - communication in the midst of change is tougher than tough and littered with landmines. The Sisters continue the series on change management with some important reality checks on communication. 2020-11-1042 minThe Sisters of Industry#44 - Activate and AcknowledgeWe're still talking change, and this week The Sisters focus on the activating ingredients and the honest acknowledgments of what's driving the change.2020-11-0348 minThe Sisters of Industry#43 - What's Change Got to Do With It?Change comes in all shapes and sizes, and we're all about the changes we make and choose, but dealing (and managing) change organizationally is a BIG DEAL. In this episode, the Sisters kick-off a series on change management with new insights and some great guests.2020-10-2743 minThe Sisters of Industry#42 - All Stars AssembleOnce you've found and hired your all-stars, now you have to help them work as a team. In this episode, The Sisters talk about overcoming Lone Ranger syndrome and assembling a powerful team of all-stars determined to work together for the best results.2020-10-2039 minThe Sisters of Industry#41 - Finding All-StarsWe all want to find and hire all-stars, but doing so means knowing what you're looking for. It also means building the best team environment so everyone can thrive. In this episode, the Sisters offer thoughts on what to look for in the hiring process, and some potential red flags to identify the posers.2020-10-1338 minThe Sisters of Industry#40 - Returning to Work, Returning to LifeThe COVID pandemic is not exactly behind us, however we're returning to more and more elements of life, including school and some limited travel. In this episode, the Sisters catch up on where we are right now - the tension points and the opportunities to learn...even in this mess!2020-10-0643 minThe Sisters of Industry#39 - Decisions, Decisions: When It's Not Your CallAs difficult as it can be to make decisions, it can be even more difficult to not be the one making the decision. In this episode, the Sisters talk about how to delegate decisions and how to deal with the decisions you don't like.2020-09-1544 minThe Sisters of Industry#38 - Decisions, Decisions: It Never EndsLife requires decisions. We make a lot of them, and under stress, they become more difficult. In today's episode, the Sisters give you some thoughts on how to organize and make better decisions...even in a season of decision fatigue.2020-09-0843 minThe Sisters of Industry#37 - Season One Wrap PartyHighlights, lowlights, and lessons learned from Season One, plus a few teasers on what's coming next season with The Sisters of Industry!2020-07-2842 minThe Sisters of Industry#36 - "THAT GUY," part 2: Coach or MentorSometimes all "that guy" or "that gal" needs is a good coach or a mentor, but which is it? On this episode, the Sisters break down the difference between a coach and a mentor and how to do both roles well.2020-07-2149 minThe Sisters of Industry#35 - "THAT GUY" (or "That Gal")We've all worked for "that guy," worked with "that guy," or had to supervise "that guy." So, how do you handle it, especially when coaching and mentoring simply aren't going to be enough? 2020-07-1441 minThe Sisters of Industry#34 - Mid-Year Goals Review...Oh, 2020In January, we shared some of our goals and could never have predicted everything that has happened since. In this episode, we're checking in and regrouping - we still have six months to grow and thrive in 2020.2020-07-0751 minThe Sisters of Industry#33 - Can You Hear Me? part 2We're continuing the conversation on how to be heard no matter where you are in your organization or life circumstance. You can lead and have influence from entry level to the very top. We want YOU to be heard! And also, we have a COMEBACK LEADER segment on this episode you do not want to miss!2020-06-3059 minThe Sisters of Industry#32 - Can You Hear Me? (with Clay Scroggins)Sometimes it feels like we're not being heard. In this first part of this series, the Sisters are talking about how to be heard from wherever you sit in the organization. Plus, we are thrilled to be joined in this episode by Clay Scroggins, the Lead Pastor of Buckhead Church, and author of the book, "How To Lead When You're Not in Charge."2020-06-2351 minThe Sisters of Industry#31: I'm All Alone: the Networking EditionNo one wants to lead alone - enter the always awkward process of networking. It doesn't have to be painful and the Sisters want to help you find, or CREATE, the perfect network for you to thrive.2020-06-1647 minThe Sisters of Industry#30 I'm All AloneLeadership and loneliness often go hand-in-hand, but loneliness is also a choice and not often the best one to make. In this episode, the Sisters are talking about where loneliness comes from and how to stop leading alone.2020-06-0950 minThe Sisters of Industry#29 PROBLEM SOLVING, Close the LoopNow that you named it, framed it, and solved it, it's time to make sure you can sustain it. Here are the Sisters best thoughts on making sure you walked away with a win and not the set-up for more problems.2020-05-2639 minThe Sisters of Industry#28 PROBLEM SOLVING, The Action PlanNow that you know what the problem is, it's time to start figuring out the solution...preferably without adding more problems in the process. In this episode, the Sisters offer the plan AND the caution flags2020-05-1944 minThe Sisters of Industry#27 PROBLEM SOLVING, Frame ItWith proper credit to Vanilla Ice, it's time to "Stop, collaborate, and listen!" because we all have problems and the Sisters want to help solve them! In this episode, we start at the very beginning with all of the colored markers.2020-05-1245 minThe Sisters of IndustryMother's Day Special EditionYou guessed it - we're celebrating Mother's Day this week with our VIP guest, Jane Brown...aka OUR MOM! Hear her wisdom, and also some corrections and insight into Memory Lane moments we've shared - this is the good stuff!2020-05-0534 minThe Sisters of Industry#25 TRUST, Keeping ItYou can gain trust and you can give trust, but if you can't keep it, you've done a lot of work in vain. In this episode, the Sisters talk about consistency, investment, and character.2020-04-2839 minThe Sisters of Industry#24 Special Edition: ResilienceAs the world continues to shift and challenges increase, one of the things we need most is resilience. Some of it comes with experience, but there are ways to grow it. We want to help you lead and thrive in these life-altering times!2020-04-2143 minThe Sisters of Industry#23 TRUST, Giving ItGiving away trust is never easy, but the Sisters have a few thoughts on how to get there, and how to recover when trust has been broken.2020-04-1441 minThe Sisters of Industry#22 TRUST, Earning ItWe all want to be trusted and seen as trustworthy. Mostly it takes being those things, but what does that look like in our industry settings?2020-04-0744 minThe Sisters of Industry#21 Mistakes - Making Them, Fixing Them, Owning ThemWe all make mistakes and we all deal with the mistakes of others. How we handle them makes or breaks the situations. Here are some thoughts from the Sisters.2020-03-3141 minThe Sisters of Industry#20 A Tale of Three PacesThe coronavirus has many of us on the steep side of the remote leadership growth curve. In this episode, the Sisters offer some tips and also outline the tools we need for Rapid Innovation, Measured Execution, and Marathon Mindset. 2020-03-2448 minThe Sisters of IndustrySPECIAL EDITION: Leading in Times of UncertaintyIn this special edition of The Sisters of Industry, Laura and Jenn spend some time talking through best practices of leading in times of uncertainty. 2020-03-1336 minThe Sisters of Industry#18 COMPETITION, The Unhealthy VersionCompetition can bring out our uglier sides. In this episode, the Sisters share some thoughts on the warning signs and recognizing unhealthy competition when it creeps into our lives and organizations. 2020-03-1034 minThe Sisters of Industry#17 COMPETITION, Strengths to WinHow do you know if you're running the right race? Is it possible you're using a ton of extra energy to do the wrong things? On this episode, the Sisters dig into strengths alongside an all-star industrious sister - reader, leader, business owner, mom, and all things organizational Melissa Klug.2020-03-0349 minThe Sisters of Industry#16 COMPETITION, Fueling the FireWho doesn't want to win? We all do, but we have to play to our strengths and we have to know what fuels our team. Let's go!2020-02-2544 minThe Sisters of Industry#15 Conflict in Real LifeSpecial episode alert: The Sisters favorite historian, aka Laura's husband, is on with us to share some well-timed insight into real life conflict from history.2020-02-1827 minThe Sisters of Industry#14 CONFLICT: Feedback; To Give and To ReceivePart of healthy conflict is having an open, and even eager, pathway to both giving and receiving feedback. That said, feedback is never easy so the Sisters are bringing you their best advice on getting it right.2020-02-1140 minThe Sisters of Industry#13 CONFLICT: Disagreeing wellConflict happens - and it isn't all bad. In this episode, the Sisters talk about the positive side of conflict and how to disagree well.2020-02-0438 minThe Sisters of Industry#12 FEELINGS: Forward-Facing FearAre you afraid of scary movies and snakes like the Sisters? Fear not, we have some ideas for facing your fears.2020-01-2843 minThe Sisters of Industry#11 FEELINGS: Dealing with DisappointmentDisappointment is so real and the Sisters go deep in this week's episode as they talk about dealing with it instead of using it as a reason to quit.2020-01-2138 minThe Sisters of Industry#10 FEELINGS: Anger to ActionHave you ever let anger get the better of you at work? There's a cost to losing it, but there's also an opportunity to channel our anger into something helpful.2020-01-1443 minThe Sisters of Industry#9 Feelings: Harnessing PassionHow do we balance being transparent and not letting our emotions get in the way? And when it comes to passion - how do we harness it to protect from the bad and dangerous while also using it to its max potential?2020-01-0744 minThe Sisters of Industry#8 Look Back, Go ForwardAs we say goodbye to 2019, we're talking through our mountaintops and valleys, and also looking ahead to some goals and dreams for 2020.2019-12-3137 minThe Sisters of Industry#7 Technology Wish ListMerry Christmas from the Sisters! In a world of constant change, what are the technological equivalents of socks and underwear in your Christmas stocking?2019-12-2441 minThe Sisters of Industry#6 TECHNOLOGY: Stay or Go?The trials of traveling for business, and the technology that saves us from it. Plus, an interview with George Spanos, IT expert!2019-12-1746 minThe Sisters of Industry#5 Technology, For Us or Against UsTechnology is necessary, but it quickly becomes more than we can handle. We want to use it well, but not be controlled by it. On this episode, the Sisters tackle some guidelines on making sure technology is for us and not against us.2019-12-1035 minThe Sisters of Industry#4 Not LimitlessLike it or not, we all have limits. On this episode, the Sisters talk understanding and setting limits, and also when it's okay to ignore limits and do whatever it takes.2019-12-0337 min
The Sisters of Industry#3 Grace and AccountabilitySometimes it's a waltz, and sometimes it's a tango, but there is a dance we do in the workplace and life between GRACE and ACCOUNTABILITY. It takes both in an environment where everyone wants to do work that matters.2019-11-2639 minThe Sisters of Industry#2 BALANCING the Who and the WhatIn the ultimate act of balancing, leaders have to balance their WHO (being for people) and their WHAT (making a profit) — and those things conflict more often than we would like to think.2019-11-1936 minThe Sisters of Industry#1 Sisters of IndustryWhat does it mean to be industrious? How do we do work that matters and live in ways that matter beyond ourselves? Introducing the Sisters of Industry, Laura Brown and Jenn Williams, curating content that will help you lead and live in your industrious life!2019-11-0841 min