PODCAST · business
Counter Mentor Leadership
by Kelly Riggs and Robby Riggs
FINALLY! A place you can go to get BOTH perspectives from the workplace. Boomer AND Millennial. This show is designed to demonstrate how seasoned leaders can benefit from mentoring AND countermentoring to create a high-performance workplace. We'll help you figure out how to blend the very best of both generations to create better relationships, better results, and a better life altogether. Join father and son, Kelly and Robby Riggs, as they debate and negotiate the best practices from two generations. Hint: Old guys rule. (Sometimes.)
Episodes
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CM147: “Are Millennials Good for Business?”
As it turns out, what Millennials want at work isn't so different from what other generations have wanted, but what they bring to the workplace IS quite different, in many ways. So, are Millennials good for business? Join Kelly and Robby as they examine the latest research on the impact of...
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CM146: Is It A Waste Of Time To Understand The BOSS?
Is it worth it for Millennials to try and understand the BOSS? Join Kelly and Robby as they break down the over-generalizations and the bad communication that prevent Millennials and Boomers from connecting at work. And stay tuned until the end for a set of principles that can help Millennials...
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CM 145: Are Extroverts Better Leaders Than Introverts?
There seems to be an assumption that extroverts are better leaders than introverts. But is that actually true? Join Kelly and Robby as they discuss our biases about leadership, what it looks like, and how leaders behave. More importantly, stick around as they share how the habits of great leaders...
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CM 144: Are Employees Holding You Hostage?
CM144: “Are Employees Holding You Hostage?” LISTEN below, and SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. If you’ve been working more than a couple of months, you’re probably aware of a problem employee. The prima donna. The bull-in-a-china-shop. The bad attitude. The ‘my-way-or-the-highway’...
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CM143: More (or Less) Emotional Intelligence
Bad behavior didn't use to be so public! In this episode, Kelly and Robby examine recent examples of team conflict from the world of sports, and discuss the vital role of emotional intelligence in building a high-performance team. The post CM143: More (or Less) Emotional Intelligence appeared…
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CM142: “The Source of Workplace Failure You Don’t Recognize”
It's too easy to simply dismiss emotional intelligence as something you are too busy to consider. After all, where is the return on investment for these so-called "soft skills??" That's an easy question to answer, and the numbers are scary! EQ is vitally important to workplace success…
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CM 141: “Your Friend Requests are Annoying”
Tired of those unsolicited friend requests? If the very idea of networking makes you cringe, you are going to want to hear some good news from our guest, David Burkus, author of Friend of a Friend: Understanding the Hidden Networks That Can Transform Your Life and Your Career: Those methods DO…
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CM 140: “Coaching For Leaders”
Coaching is, for many managers, a highly under appreciated skill. It is usually assumed that anyone who is good at something, when promoted to manager, will naturally be good at teaching and coaching those skills. Not so much. Teaching and coaching are powerful skills that have to be learned just...
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CM139: “The Greatest of All Time”
Join Kelly and Robby as they celebrate another Pats Super Bowl and outline what great leadership can do for an organization. The Pats provide vivid leadership lessons that anyone can take into the workplace. (Also, discover the easiest way to get your hometown team into a championship game. Hint:...
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CM138: “Another Book About Millennials? (a shameless plug)”
Another book about Millennials? REALLY? Well, hold on, cupcake. Yes, there are a lot of leadership books out there and lots of books about Millennials, but you definitely haven't seen anything like Counter Mentor Leadership. #truth We've done the research, and we have over two decades invested in...
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CM137: Boomer Fact or Fiction
You Millennials think you have Boomers all figured out, don't you? Think again. After arguing their way through all the stereotypes about Millennials in "Millennial Fact or Fiction," it was only fair that the boys take on all the generalizations Millennials bring to the table about Boomers.…
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CM136: “140 Characters is Bad for the Workplace (LOL)”
140 characters has become the standard for social media conversations, but it's certainly playing havoc with communication in the corporate world. With more communication tools than ever before, communication has nevertheless not improved. In fact, it's probably worse than ever. In this episode…
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CM135 “How Did YOU Get Promoted?”
CM135: “How Did YOU Get Promoted?” LISTEN below, and SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Were you recently promoted? Would you say it’s going well? Or, like many new leaders, have you learned that you were ill-prepared for a management role? That you have neither the experience or...
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CM134 “Millennial Fact or Fiction”
CM134: “Millennial Fact or Fiction” LISTEN below, and SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. You’ve heard a lot of generalizations about Millennials and Millennial employees, in particular. There are a million articles about them. There are books about how to understand them. Everyone...
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CM133: “Who Raised These Cupcakes?”
Cupcakes. Is that Pops' favorite term for the Millennials? Or is it snowflakes? OK, we'll allow that Millennials are different...but why? Are they really "soft"? Or are they simply a product of their helicopter parents and the technology they were raised around? At what point do they have to own...
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CM132 “You Can’t Be Efficient With People”
Managers never have enough time, so they try to be efficient, even with people. The problem is that you can't be efficient with people! Developing your people takes time. In many ways, leadership is about changing the way you invest your available time. Join Kelly and Robby as they continue with...
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CM131: “Recognition is for Everyone, Boomers!”
Join Kelly and Robby as they welcome special guest Jeremy Todd Ford, VP of Talent at United Natural Foods Incorporated, to discuss the value of recognition and discover the next "frontier" in recognition at work. You can't afford to get this one wrong - recognition is for everyone! The post…
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CM130: “Do Cell Phones Ruin Relationships?”
Join Kelly and Robby as they investigate the impact of technology on personal and professional relationships and the differences between how Boomers and Millennials "do" relationships. The post CM130: “Do Cell Phones Ruin Relationships?” appeared first on CounterMentors.
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CM 129: “How To Coach (and be coached by) Millennials
It seems like every Boomer manager is trying to learn how to coach Millennials...or something. On rare occasions, the enlightened Boomer manager can actually see the value in being coached BY a Millennial. In this phenomenal episode, we are joined by the incomparable Tim Sanders (@sandersays) for…
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CM128: “Millennials Make Better Leaders?”
Boomers may think they are the only ones getting anything done, and Millennials may think they are the only ones who know how to inspire, but it turns out these are both key elements of effective leadership. Research indicates that the most effective leaders are those who can produce results and...
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CM127: “Embrace the Millennial Mindset”
Actually, the Millennial mindset has a lot to say for itself: passion and creativity, industry-changing ideas, unique solutions to modern problems. They are reinventing our understanding of work-life balance and shaping culture with their drive for purpose. True, they have a different set of...
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CM126: “Never Trust Anyone over 30”
Who do YOU trust? Well, the phrase, "Never trust anyone over 30," was coined by Jack Weinberg, a political activist at Cal-Berkeley in the 1960s. But now, on the other side of the fence, Boomers are more likely to say you shouldn’t trust anyone under 30. The reality is that trust - as a general...
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CM125: “Working While Distracted?”
In the show this week, we are joined by "Distraction Expert," Curt Steinhorst (www.curtsteinhorst.com), whose work is focused on this singular problem. Join Kelly and Robby in a conversation with Curt about distractions in the workplace and the impact on performance. The post CM125: “Working…
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CM124: “Who Works Harder – Boomers or Millennials?”
You've heard it all before. Boomers claim they work harder, 8 to 5 like clockwork, and then some; showing up and getting it done day in and day out. Millennials, on the other hand, say they work smarter, using their mobile devices and flex time to accomplish more in two hours than Boomers do all...
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CM123: “How Do You Conflict?”
How should Millennials confront Boomers, and how should Boomers do performance management so it doesn't sound like constant criticism. In this episode, Nathan Regier, the author of "Conflict Without Casualties," drops in to shed some light on conflict, and offer up some knowledge bombs on dealing...
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CM 122: “You are Your Own Worst Enemy”
In this episode, we unpack the idea of "emotional intelligence" (EQ) and how you can be your own worst enemy. But, while leaders are far more effective when they possess a higher EQ, emotional intelligence is just as important for the success of an employee. The post CM 122: “You are Your Own…
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CM121: “Get Off Your Cell Phone!”
It rarely takes more than a few minutes for a Boomer manager to start complaining about how much time Millennials spend on their cell phones: "Will you get off your cell phone? No wonder we can't get anything done around here!!" But is it a REAL problem, or a PERCEIVED problem? Do cell phones...
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CM120: “FAILURE is Not a 4-Letter Word”
In a world where superstars recount failure as the vital turning point toward their success, is it now OK to fail? Is there really such a thing as "failing upward"? Or is this new way of talking about it just reinforcing Boomers' criticism of Millennials and Millennials' unwillingness to take...
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CM 119: “Why Can’t You Act Like Adults?”
Boomers LOVE to criticize Millennials when they don't "act like adults" - an observation that is often subjective. And, of course, not every Millennial is guilty of childish behavior, but both generations love to generalize! However, where there is smoke, there is often a fire around somewhere....
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CM 118: “3 Things Millennials Hate About Managers”
Your old-school, micro-management approach scares off all the talented young employees. There are three habits in particular that Millennials hate about managers. Despite the stereotype that all Millennials have grown up coddled with a shelf full of participation trophies, they really just need a...
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CM117: “You Want a Raise Already?”
We've always believed that raises and promotions are a reward for a job well done. You've got to earn your keep and demonstrate your value before coming to the boss with your hand out, right? Apparently not. In contrast with Boomers (and every other generation preceding them), Millennials tend to...
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CM116: “Who Says Millennials Don’t Work on Weekends”
Crazy work hours can be a huge disruption to communication and collaboration, and Boomer managers typically aren't adapting very well to the idea of "come and go as you please." So, what are leaders to do?? Join Kelly and Robby as they try to figure out why Millennials can't seem to make it to…
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CM114: “Reverse Mentoring: How About I Mentor You, Boss?”
REVERSE mentoring is a relatively new idea that has come of age with Millennials. The reason? Millennials bring value to the workplace from Day 1 with their familiarity and expertise with social media, digital tools, and connectivity. Join Robby and Kelly as they discuss real-world stories about...
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CM113: “All in the FAMILY Business”
Hey, it's enough of a challenge for a Millennial just to work with a Boomer, but how about when that Boomer is also your dad? Join Robby and Kelly as they talk about the hazards of working in the family business, and learn from the experiences of Jessica and "Mr. Palmer."Don't miss this powerful...
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CM112: “The New, Millennial Approved Workplace”
Join Robby and Kelly as they discuss the modern workplace and how it seems to be constantly evolving. Find out which ones work, which ones don't, and which ones you should be considering for your company right now. If you want Millennials to stick around, that is. The post CM112: “The New,...
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CM111: “Team Building is a Train Wreck”
Join Robby and Kelly in this episode and find out what did go wrong (yeah, it's funny!). Stick around as they poke fun at traditional "team building" activities, and find out what you should be doing instead. Yes, you can build a high-performance team, but team-building "activities abound" and…
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CM110: “I Freaking HATE Meetings!”
It’s another one of those skills that does not get taught to leaders, and people learn how by watching other people who don’t do them how. Big surprise that the RULE, not the exception, is that most meetings are terribly done and people freaking HATE them! Join Robby and Kelly for a thorough...
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CM109: “I’m the Leader. Now Sit Down and Shut Up!”
They are everywhere, "leaders" (by virtue of position) who won't accept input or feedback; who basically want you to sit down and shut up, and just do as your told. Join Robby and Kelly for a hilarious examination of Mr/s. Old School Micro-Manager, and the skills that set the NEW CounterMentor™...
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CM108: “Is Your Office Like Junior High?”
There are some REALLY bad workplace cultures out there. Everything from gossip to bullying to out-of-control leaders -- and everything in between. Sometimes it feels like you've walked right into a 7th grade classroom. The question is, is YOUR office like junior high?? The post CM108: “Is Your...
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CM107: “Could You Do Change ANY Worse?”
If your idea of implementing change in the workplace is to send out an email, schedule training, and tell people to "get over it," your killing your company's performance! Join Robby and Kelly as the look closely at the dramatic impact change has on employees, and how leaders can make that…
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CM106: “When Did Respect Go Out of Style?”
This is a complicated issue with lots of questions: Are Millennials disrespectful? Should Boomers show respect to Millennials if the Millennials won’t show respect “until the boss earns it?” Do you earn respect or do you grant it unconditionally? Join Robby and Kelly as they go toe-to-toe on this...
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CM105: “Your Worthless MBA”
This week we invite author and comedian, Paul Ollinger ("You Should Totally Get an MBA"), in to talk about the value of an MBA - which is perfect timing, since Robby is finishing up his MBA at Boston University this week! Join Robby, Kelly and Paul for a lively discussion about why you should…
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CM104: “Selling Social Selling to the Boss”
What is "social selling?" And how exactly do you sell social selling to the boss? Social selling has completely changed the way selling works. Join Robby and Kelly as they dissect the impact of social media and technology on the sales profession. The post CM104: “Selling Social Selling to the…
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CM103: “Annual Performance Reviews Suck”
Big companies are bailing left and right on annual performance reviews. Everyone from leadership experts to business professors to CEOs have pointed out the many issues and problems associated with this out-dated practice. Listen in this week as Kelly and Robby dissect the dreaded annual...
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CM102: “I Didn’t Win, But I Got a Trophy
In this episode, Robby and Kelly argue and assess Boomer and Millennial ideals about competition, winning and losing, participation, and the impact the "trophy generation" on the workplace. Surely there is more to success than simply saying, "I got a trophy!" The post CM102: “I Didn’t Win, But I...
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CM101: “Old School is Definitely Dead”
The very first episode of CounterMentors! We turn to the dynamic, for-this-show-PG-rated, tell-it-like-it-is, Jim Keenan to kick off the show. Hosts Robby and Kelly argue "old school" and "new school" -- from baseball to the workplace! And Jim has plenty to share about personal brand, creating...
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FINALLY! A place you can go to get BOTH perspectives from the workplace. Boomer AND Millennial. This show is designed to demonstrate how seasoned leaders can benefit from mentoring AND countermentoring to create a high-performance workplace. We'll help you figure out how to blend the very best of both generations to create better relationships, better results, and a better life altogether. Join father and son, Kelly and Robby Riggs, as they debate and negotiate the best practices from two generations. Hint: Old guys rule. (Sometimes.)
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Kelly Riggs and Robby Riggs
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