Toughen Up Leadership Podcast: Recent Episodes

Jason Kistler

Good leaders require strength and toughness to be successful in today’s corporate gauntlet of entitlement, politics and pervasive weakness in the current culture. The Toughen Up Leadership podcast seeks to equip new and seasoned leaders alike with the tools an mindset to be successful in any leadership role you may play.

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Are you one of the many out there thinking that quiet quitting is an acceptable way to move your career forward?  Well, in this episode we look at what quiet quitting really does to your career and why you should avoid it.

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There is a battle brewing out there, and it is not with military equipment and soldiers…it is in the corporate conference rooms, the cubicle farms and the management offices.  There is unrest in corporate America between employees and the companies that employ them.  Is there a real reason for the battle to continue, or is it being stoked by the sensationalism and hyperbole of the YouTube, TikTok and Twitter spheres.  Let’s talk about it.

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In this episode we talk about the importance of personal brand, what your personal brand means to you and how it can help you advance in your career.  

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In this episode we talk about why no one listens to you and how you can make some changes to correct that problem.  Also, nearly 30,000 tech jobs disappeared, but how they were let go will shock you.

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In this episode of the Toughen Up Leadership podcast we talk about the real definition of accountability and all the ways HR is now hearing about employees annoying their co-workers.

HR Morning Article:
https://www.hrmorning.com/articles/annoying-each-other/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=HRM_SPED_01-19-2023&campaignId=%5B5967076&udbId=&emailAddress=amFzb24ua2lzdGxlckBsaXZlLmNvbQ%3D%3D

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Something happened that really shook me to the core, do you really belong or are you an imposter, and the latest workplace trend or another ridiculous tick Tock invention.

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The top 10 challenges for engineers to become managers, highly focused productivity and managing someone difficult or someone you just don’t like.

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What is quiet firing, remote vs. in-office schedules…which works and moving to a shorter 4 day work week.

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Improving your team engagement, interviewing skills to onboard rockstars and does bad language make you a better leader?

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The Power, Presence and Productivity model for balanced leadership, why quiet quitting is not a new thing at all, and the true meaning of diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Strategies for the dreaded termination discussion, getting the raise you deserve and should your employer provide purpose for your life?

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How to give tough feedback, make your case persuasively and woh….there’s crying in the conference room?

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Exploring the reason for strong leaders, a tough look at dealing with problem employees and please learn how to use the mute button.