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Office Detox PodcastAll the Way to the TopIn this humble finale to the Office Detox podcast, I talk about the 12th part of the Dirty Dozen. In a nutshell, no one can save you, you have to save yourself! But you don't have to do it alone. Thank you, lovely listeners, for being with me on this journey. Support the show2024-02-2803 minOffice Detox PodcastBeyond Virtue Signalling - Bill and Melinda Gates, Microsoft and the Gates FoundationThe thing about inequity in the workplace is that it is (I believe) that minority of people who put you in the situation like I was in, but it affects you strongly. In this episode, we explore the marriage and divorce of Bill and Melinda Gates, Microsoft and the Gates Foundation. We also look at inclusive leadership, and how it means to lead inside and lead outside. Sources https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2021/06/bill-and-melinda-gates-divorce-saga-next-phasehttps://www.newsweek.com/timeline-allegations-bill-gates-money-manager-michael-larson-1595397https://nationalpost.com/news/bill-gates-money-manager-accused-of-bullying-sexual-racist-misconduct-at-cascade-new-york-timeshttps://w...2021-07-2322 minOffice Detox PodcastDrugs and Alcohol in the Workplace: Sonja Farak’s Addiction Cripples a State’s Judicial SystemWhat do you do when a work relationship has been working well for over a decade... suddenly doesn't? Sometimes a colleague has an addiction to drugs or alcohol that can throw off a whole project, team or even a state's judicial system. In this episode, we discuss Sonja Farak's addiction and how it crippled a state's judicial system. If you are interested in this topic, you may want to check out "How to Fix a Drug Scandal" on Netflix. Research: https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/80233339 https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a3199...2021-05-1421 minOffice Detox PodcastWar Against Talent - Detective Inspector Kim Rossmo and the Vancouver Police DepartmentThe topic of today’s podcast, “War Against Talent”. This is somewhat a play on words, if you are a corporate insider. You see, people in the recruiting industry talk about the “War On Talent” that we are all fighting to get the best people on the team. But, in reality, there is a “War Against Talent” with people hurting the talented people on the team.Today’s story that we are going to focus on the botched hunt for Canada’s worst serial killer, Robert Pickton, and Geographic Profiler for the Vancouver Police, Kim Rossmo, who tried to warn them...2020-10-2422 minOffice Detox PodcastNowhere to Turn - Lois Jenson and the First Class-Action Sexual Harrassment CaseThe topic of today’s podcast, “Nowhere to Turn” as in… today, when someone is experiencing a toxic work environment, there really is nowhere to turn to help – HR, management, Unions, Courts, changing jobs – it is all hard and there is no easy road. We discuss Lois Jenson and the first Class-Action sexual harassment case. In exploring the case, we chat about how this is still relevant for today's workforce. Research: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2006/feb/03/gender.worldhttps://www.virginiamn.com/one-of-the-first-silence-breakers/article_88fcd506-dd3c-11e7-a9fd-0f0affa3de04.ht...2020-05-0325 minOffice Detox PodcastOffice Cults - the Story of Keith Raniere and NXIVMHave you ever been a part of an organization that seemed more like a cult than a regular workplace? In this episode, I discuss the famed sex cult NXIVM and its leader, Keith Raniere. I also look into one of his followers, Sarah Edmondston. Bringing it to an everyday situation, when an organization turns into a cult, it begins to be more about serving the leader, than serving the purpose for which it was started. Resources https://www.cbc.ca/radio/uncover/uncover-season-1-escaping-nxivm-1.4675949https://culteducation.com/group/907...2020-03-2836 minOffice Detox PodcastEmbezzlement in the Workplace: Rita Crundwell - City Comptroller of Dixon, ILAccording to Security Magazine, employee thefts cost US businesses 50 Billion per year. One of the most egregious thefts ever investigated by the FBI was Rita Crundwell, City Comptroller of Dixon, IL, who embezzled over 53 Million dollars over the course of 22 years. By the time of her arrest, she had over 300 horses across 22 farms in 13 states. She had a motorcoach which seems similar to a very fancy looking tour bus, that she upgraded 5 times, worth 2.1 million dollars. My promise to you, my dear listeners, is to go through what I think of as “the dirty dozen”. It is...2020-01-1824 minOffice Detox PodcastFirst Follower Theory - The Story of Kirby Brown, Follower of James Arthur RayYou can't have a leader without a follower. Music Entrepreneur Derek Sivers introduced first follower theory at the 2010 TED (technology, entertainment, design) conference. According to Sivers, the first follower is what transforms an individual with a unique idea into a leader. Here is a shortened version of his talk. I will put a link to it in the show notes. First Followers are a part of the toxic work environment today, as they give the leader that "follower glow". In this episode, we talk about the death of Kirby Brown, follower of self help guru James Arthur R...2019-07-2836 minOffice Detox PodcastParanoia in the Workplace - Jason Halbert the former VP of People, Talent Acquisition and Global Security of Snapchat.Have you ever dealt with paranoia in the workplace? Or the "blame game" on overdrive? All of us have an inner warning system that alerts us to danger. But with the paranoid personality, it’s as if this system is stuck in overdrive, sounding alarms about you, me, neighbors, co-workers, ethnic groups, foreigners, the government and on and on. Their skewed perspective dominates their life, and the lives of the people that work with or for them. Key traits include: being easily insulted, holding grudges, questioning motives, challenging the rules, fears, dislikes or hates those who are di...2019-07-1132 minOffice Detox PodcastThe Emotionally Unstable Workplace - Amnesty InternationalHave you ever walked into a place, and it is a pressure cooker? Like the pressure is so high you can hardly breathe? Like the pressure is so high, that it will blow at any minute? You may be working in an emotionally unstable workplace. In episode 3 of Season 1 of Office Detox, we explore the unstable workplace, through the lens of the suicides of Gaetan Mootoo and Roz McGregor of Amnesty International. On the night of the 25th of May, Gaetan Mootoo killed himself, aged 65, in the Paris offices of the famous human rights NGO...2019-06-1536 minOffice Detox PodcastNarcissists in the Workplace - Travis Kalanick Formerly of UberAccording to the book “Dangerous Personalities” by former FBI profiler Joe Navarro, Narcissistic personalities only care for themselves, their needs, and their priorities. While you and I appreciate attention, the narcissist craves it and manipulates people and situations to get it. While you and I work hard to be successful, the narcissistic personality connives to succeed and may cheat, lie, embellish the truth, or scheme to get ahead, uncaring of how others are affected. In this episode, we are going to talk about Travis Kalanick, the former CEO of Uber. eWe also offer tips on ho...2019-05-2533 minOffice Detox PodcastCorporate Predators - Carrie Toldstedt of Wells FargoHave you ever encountered a corporate predator? One thing is that predators can be very charming at first. They draw you in. If you are someone who relies on “vibes” when it comes to people and a predator can overcome that. They have learned a way to appear like a nice person who helps out. Brain scans of sociopaths, with emotional stimuli, says it goes to the analytical side of their brain, rather than just reacting like the rest of us. In this episode, we look at how Carrie Toldstedt went from a Most Successful Woman to a co...2019-05-0738 min
Social GeekPersonal Branding with Stefania Sigurdson Forbes, Liane Caruso, Jack MonsonThis is Part 1 in a series of Personal Branding episodes. Today Jack Monson and Liane Caruso welcome back Stefanie Sigurdson Forbes to share examples of effective personal brands. The team also discusses ways to develop your personal brand.
We also have more details on The Franchise Marketing Leadership Conference in June.
For further conversation and upcoming announcements, connect with Stefania on Facebook.
Social Geek Radio and Social Joey are proud supporters of The International Franchise Association's VetFran program.
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2019-03-2624 min
Personal Branding with Stefania Sigurdson Forbes, Liane Caruso, Jack MonsonThis is Part 1 in a series of Personal Branding episodes. Today Jack Monson and Liane Caruso welcome back Stefanie Sigurdson Forbes to share examples of effective personal brands. The team also discusses ways to develop your personal brand.
We also have more details on The Franchise Marketing Leadership Conference in June.
For further conversation and upcoming announcements, connect with Stefania on Facebook.
Social Geek Radio and Social Joey are proud supporters of The International Franchise Association's VetFran program.
IKCCGmItaQeEL0Y3kwBP2019-03-2625 minSocial GeekThe Customer Journey with Stefania Sigurdson Forbes and Jack MonsonStefania Sigurdson-Forbes returns to share best practices in mapping out your customer's journey. She includes tips on building personas, walking through the map, and using the process as a team-building process that should mirror the customer, not the brand!
Check out Stefania's brand, FranchiseBlast and her awesome video series on marketing principles: Stefania at the Gravity Hub!
This episode is sponsored by Franchise Dictionary Magazine and ClickTecs!
2018-09-2518 min
The Customer Journey with Stefania Sigurdson Forbes and Jack MonsonStefania Sigurdson-Forbes returns to share best practices in mapping out your customer's journey. She includes tips on building personas, walking through the map, and using the process as a team-building process that should mirror the customer, not the brand!
Check out Stefania's brand, FranchiseBlast and her awesome video series on marketing principles: Stefania at the Gravity Hub!
This episode is sponsored by Franchise Dictionary Magazine and ClickTecs!2018-09-2519 minSocial GeekThe Role of Video for Marketers with Stefania Sigurdson Forbes and Jack MonsonStefania Sigurdson Forbes, Senior Director of Marketing at Franchise Blast, returns with more ideas on using video for your brand. Including:
Long and short form content for consumersLivestreaming1:1 video messaging
And check out Stefania's own popular video series with new videos each Wednesday!
2018-07-2422 min
The Role of Video for Marketers with Stefania Sigurdson Forbes and Jack MonsonStefania Sigurdson Forbes, Senior Director of Marketing at Franchise Blast, returns with more ideas on using video for your brand. Including:
Long and short form content for consumersLivestreaming1:1 video messaging
And check out Stefania's own popular video series with new videos each Wednesday!2018-07-2423 minSocial GeekUsing LinkedIn Content to Market Your BrandStefania Sigurdson Forbes, Marketing Director at FranchiseBlast returns to discuss LinkedInPaid Content. She shares some tips on how to use Paid InMails and Sponsored Content to effeciently reach executives and share information to "Always Be Helpful!"
And be sure to check out Stefania's awesome video series on marketing on Facebook!
2018-06-1222 min
Using LinkedIn Content to Market Your BrandStefania Sigurdson Forbes, Marketing Director at FranchiseBlast returns to discuss LinkedInPaid Content. She shares some tips on how to use Paid InMails and Sponsored Content to effeciently reach executives and share information to "Always Be Helpful!"
And be sure to check out Stefania's awesome video series on marketing on Facebook!2018-06-1223 minSocial GeekBranding + Video with Stefania Sigurdson Forbes and Liane CarusoStefania Sigurdson Forbes of FranchiseBlast joins Jack Monson and Liane Caruso to discuss using videos for storytelling and sharing value with customers.
We'll talk about personal branding and "being the face / voice" of your company. Then we'll dive deep into how Stefania's videos bring creativity to business discussions and use visual art to educate the audience on marketing principles.
Check out Stefania's awesome ongoing video series!
2018-05-1525 min
Branding + Video with Stefania Sigurdson Forbes and Liane CarusoStefania Sigurdson Forbes of FranchiseBlast joins Jack Monson and Liane Caruso to discuss using videos for storytelling and sharing value with customers.
We'll talk about personal branding and "being the face / voice" of your company. Then we'll dive deep into how Stefania's videos bring creativity to business discussions and use visual art to educate the audience on marketing principles.
Check out Stefania's awesome ongoing video series!2018-05-1525 min