Mr Corpo Podcast
by Justin Kerr
Work. Let's talk about it. Self-described efficiency monster Justin Kerr brings you myth busters and survival strategies from the corporate world.Interviews with a rotating crew of insiders, outsiders and recovering corpos plus workplace advice from his rogue corporate playbook HOW TO WRITE AN EMAIL. Hate podcasts? Skip all the small talk and buy the book at Amazon.com
Episodes
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MEET KELLY COOPER, HAPPY. WORKING. MOM.
Kelly Cooper is the author of HAPPY. WORKING. MOM, a memoir that unravels her rebellious pursuit of happiness while giving birth to 4 children AND trying to climb the corpo ladder at Nike, Levi's and Abercrombie. Oh - and she's married to Mr Corpo! In this episode Kelly talks about regrets, the...
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TIME OFF WORK
MR CORPO explains two ways to take time off work - volunteer or vacation - and why both are good for the soul, career, health. Torn from the pages of his upcoming book HOW TO BE GREAT AT YOUR JOB - this episode shines a light on work/life balance and why you shouldn't feel guilty about taking a…
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BOOK TOUR - BOOK TOUR - BOOK TOUR
Justin is launching a book tour in September 2018 and wants YOU to invite him to your office. No crowd is too big (500+) or too small (2+). He will travel anywhere in the US to speak to you and your team - so invite him. Email him at [email protected] or DM on Instagram @mrcorpo or on LinkedIn....
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EVERYDAY THANK YOUs
Don't be selfish. Don't be "efficient". Don't take people for granted. MR CORPO explains why you should say thank you every day and every week (which will eventually add up to 52 THANK YOUs per year!).
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NEW BOOK - NEW BOOK - NEW BOOK
Chronicle Books is publishing Justin Kerr's newest book HOW TO BE GREAT AT YOUR JOB. Launching August 28 with national distribution, it is already available for pre-sale at Amazon.com, mrcorpo.com. Order yours today!
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MIDYEAR CHECK-IN
The midyear check-in is the perfect opportunity to get your career back on track. Expecting a promotion at the end of the year - you better check with your boss before it's too late. Sucking at your job - buy yourself more time with a solid midyear check-in. MR CORPO cuts through all the crap to...
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HOW TO SET YEARLY GOALS
MR CORPO has very strong opinions (based on 17 years of first hand experience) when it comes to how to set yearly goals. Listen carefully.
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HOW TO BE A DAD (AND BE GOOD AT YOUR JOB)
How many times per day should you show people pictures of your children? What time should you get to work? What advantages come with being a dad? MR CORPO speaks with "new" dad Matt Basford, General Manager of creative agency BYND.
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HOW TO GIVE FEEDBACK (PART 2)
In this episode MR CORPO shares 5 conversation starters to set the right mood for giving feedback effectively.
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HOW TO GIVE FEEDBACK (PART 1)
MR CORPO covers 3 easy ways to give feedback and explains why you should never swoop and poop on an employee...
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THE IMPORTANCE OF CONFIDENCE
Confidence is a zero sum game. It's either going up or going down - so what kind of boss - what kind of human being - are you? Are you giving people confidence or stealing it? Plus or minus - you decide.
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HOW TO GET SH*T DONE (IN A BIG COMPANY)
Getting stuff done in a big company can be complicated. Sometimes it can feel impossible to make real change even if everyone agrees that they hate the current situation. MR CORPO prescribes a 9 step process that will guarantee success for problems big and small. The secret is to create visual...
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DON'T COMPARE YOURSELF (TO CO-WORKERS)
Have you ever stopped to think how absurd it is that you are judging your accomplishments and self-worth vs. a random (tiny) selection of people who happen to work in the same building as you do? There are millions - no billions - of people on earth, so get outside, zoom out, and stop worrying...
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3 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR TEAM HATE YOU
Why does everyone hate me? Why do I suck at being a boss? Everyone has tons of advice for things you SHOULD do as a boss, but MR CORPO takes the opposite approach and focuses on 3 things you should NEVER do as a boss...
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3 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR TEAM LOVE YOU
Being a boss isn't about trying to be popular. It's about doing things the right way, so that the people that work with you respect what you do and how you do it. In this episode, MR CORPO offers 3 easy ways to make people like working with you.
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3 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO EVERYDAY
MR CORPO prescribes 3 things you should do every single day (including Fridays) if you want to be successful at your job.
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DON'T SIT IN AN OFFICE
No matter what you do - do not sit in an office. MR CORPO explains why it will hurt your career...
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HOW TO IMPRESS YOUR NEW BOSS
New boss? No problem! 99% of people don't know what they should do when they get a new boss so they usually do nothing except worry, wonder and wait (3 W's). MR CORPO explains a simple two-step process that will ensure you make the right first impression with your new boss.
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HOW TO PARTY!
MR CORPO explains why bosses aren't allowed to party and he also makes an open call for anyone interested in becoming an assistant to the MR CORPO world of books, podcasts and publishing. Send all inquiries to [email protected]
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MAKE IT EASY TO SAY YES
Getting people to say YES is a skill. Getting people to say YES YES YES vs. NO NO NO is the difference between spending your life stuck in middle management or quickly moving up the food chain to the executive ranks. MR CORPO explains how starting small, being organized and anticipating people's...
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MEET BEN BROOKS, EXECUTIVE COACH
Ben Brooks is an executive career coach, and the founder of the career coaching tech firm (PILOT), who challenges MR CORPO to de-emphasize titles and money in favor of maximizing experiences early in your career. He introduces the idea of being an "intrepreneur" -- meaning you can think and act...
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FOLLOW UP
MR CORPO is obsessed with pre-reads and saying things in advance but on today's episode, he talks about the many advantages of following up after a meeting.
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HUMANS VS. EMPLOYEES
What does it mean to treat your employees and co-workers as human beings? Does it change how you treat them? Does it change how you motivate them? MR CORPO dives into the world of being human in the workplace. Mauri Skinfill joins the podcast (again) to challenge MR CORPO's assumptions and argues...
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BORED AT WORK
Bored at work? If yes, listen to this podcast about being bored at work. If no, get to work.
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IF YOU GET SCREWED AT WORK
Revenge? Cry? Complain? Talk sh*t? Give up? What's the right move when someone screws you over at work? MR CORPO shares his perspective from his personal experience and explains what someone told him 10 years ago that changed everything.
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HOW TO SURPRISE YOUR BOSS
Surprises are the enemy. MR CORPO explains why there is one exception to this rule and why you should do it today.
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HOW TO MAKE AS LITTLE MONEY AS POSSIBLE
The less money you make - the happier you are? Sounds counter-intuitive but our special (foreign) guest Tom Tobia comes on the MR CORPO podcast to talk about his strange ideas about purposefully making less money so you can be more happy. If you are someone who is trying to figure out what to do...
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IF SOMEONE AT WORK HATES YOU
What do you do if someone at work hates you? MR CORPO gives a simple 3 step process on how to defuse and disarm your enemies in the workplace.
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HOW TO GET YOUR DREAM JOB (AT THE PLACE YOU CURRENTLY WORK)
They walk in line - They walk in line - They walk in line. Most people and most corporations just want you to walk in line, wait your turn, and do as you are told. They do things the way they do them because that's the way they've always been done. MR CORPO explains how to break through this…
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HOW TO NETWORK
The more people know - the more people that know you - the better. MR CORPO explains why flattery will get you everywhere, why you should always ask for a 2nd date while you are still on the 1st date, and why networking is easier than you think. Set yourself a goal to meet one new person every...
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HOW TO SET GOALS
Should you grow your business by $1 Million this year or $80K per month or $18K per week or $3K per day? MR CORPO talks about how to set small measurable goals so your team can make decisions on an hourly, daily, weekly basis. MR CORPO also weighs in on how to trick your boss and why you need to...
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HOW TO INTERVIEW (PART 2)
Interviewing for a job is easy. You already know what questions they will ask you and you already have the answers they want to hear (the job description) so really - there should be nothing to talk about when it comes to giving advice on how to interview! Today's special guest Keith George is...
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HOW TO ASK FOR HELP
Is something bothering you? Do you have a secret you aren't telling anyone? Is there something at work - a skill, a meeting, a formula - that you just don't understand? MR CORPO talks about how to ask for help in the workplace and encourages everyone to be more like Elsa from the Disney movie...
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HOW TO SAY THANK YOU
Do I give a gift? Do I not give a gift? Who do I give a gift to? Should I write a note? What should the note say? When should I give everyone the gift? Today? Tomorrow? Tuesday? Don't worry - MR CORPO has you covered - he takes all the anxiety and trepidation out of saying THANK YOU and gives you...
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HOW TO MANAGE UP
It only takes 30 minutes to change your life. In this episode MR CORPO explains the importance of your weekly 1:1 meeting with your boss, why you should never try and go over your boss' head (BONUS SECTION) and why you should find ways to take work off your boss' to-do list and do it yourself...
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HOW TO GIVE A PRESENTATION
You spend all day at your desk filling out EXCEL spreadsheets - but every so often you get a chance to give a presentation - this is your moment to shine - don't suck. MR CORPO explains how to give a good presentation in 4 easy steps. He also compares his presentation style to President Barack...
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MEET JASON POLAN
Ever wonder what it's like to be a working artist? Jason Polan comes on the MR CORPO podcast to talk about what time he wakes up in the morning (late), how late he works (late), why he won't hire a personal assistant, and how he got his start in the New York art world (by going rogue and hosting...
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HOW TO ASK FOR A RAISE
Scared to ask for a raise? Don't be. Asking for a raise is a lot like getting ready to have sex. In this episode, MR CORPO breaks down the step by step process - and the exact words to use - in order to non-threateningly-but-secretly-threateningly ask for a raise. In our BONUS SECTION, we talk...
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HOW TO INTERVIEW (PART 1)
Interviewing is easy - if you are the applicant. Interviewing is hard - if you are the hiring manager. We bring Keith George on to the MR CORPO podcast to talk about helpful tips and tricks on how to run an interview. Keith is a high-powered executive from Gilt.com, Old Navy, a generic famous...
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HOW TO TAKE VACATION
Everyone loves vacation - but not everyone knows how to maximize vacation within the context of their job. As always - Mr Corpo is here to help. He explains how to get your boss to approve a 30 day vacation, why you should always take 3 weeks vacation before starting a new job, and why checking...
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MY WIFE IS A ROCK STAR (LITERALLY)
Mr. Corpo interviews Mauri Skinfill and talks about why she quit being a professor at UC Berkeley, how she became a rock star, and the burdens of being really really smart. Plus music by The Blacks.
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YOU + YOUR BOSS
When your boss says "How's it going?" what they really mean is "I don't trust you." Confused? You shouldn't be. Mr Corpo explains how to get credit for all the work you do. Plus special guest Nick Grover explains why Mr Corpo might be the worst boss in the world and why it's a bad idea to party...
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HOW TO GET PROMOTED
More money, better title, bigger office, make Daddy happy - we all want to be promoted - but most of us don't know how - Mr Corpo breaks it down in 3 easy steps. Plus - new music by The Lonelyhearts.
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MEET ALLISON BEHRINGER: WORLD FAMOUS INTERN
Allison Behringer is the creator and host of the world famous podcast – THE INTERN (+1 million downloads). On this episode, Allison talks about what to do on the first day of work, whether or not to drink all the free alcohol at office parties, and neither confirms nor denies whether she hooked…
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MEET TIM BARNES THE WORLD'S TALLEST COMIC
Ever wonder what it's like to be a comic? Tim Barnes is the host of the It's All True podcast and a working comic in New York City. Tim joins Mr Corpo to talk about tweeting from bed, waking up at 11am, quitting your job to take an unpaid internships, why he wants to be just like Whoopi Goldberg,...
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HOW TO WRITE AN EMAIL
Do you write good emails? Do you get in email fights? Mr. Corpo breaks down the do's and dont's of writing perfect emails, getting replies, and how to win an email fight. He also explains why you should never use EOD, why you should always REPLY ALL and why 4:36 is the perfect time for a…
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Meet Mr Corpo: A Podcast Preview
Promotions. Good bosses. Bad bosses. Crying. Email fights. Deadlines. Overtime. Human Resources. Interviews. Quitting. Bonuses. Work. Let's talk about it. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte. The music in this episode was provided by Sean Wilson. Buy Justin's book How to Write an Email.…
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About this show
Work. Let's talk about it. Self-described efficiency monster Justin Kerr brings you myth busters and survival strategies from the corporate world.Interviews with a rotating crew of insiders, outsiders and recovering corpos plus workplace advice from his rogue corporate playbook HOW TO WRITE AN EMAIL. Hate podcasts? Skip all the small talk and buy the book at Amazon.com
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Justin Kerr