Work Mom Says®, Don't Be An Idiot!

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  • We’re going to be talking to young professionals about their WTF moments, sticky situations and bad bosses. And we’ll sprinkle in ways you can be strategic about your behavior at work, so you get more of what you want from your career.
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Episodes
  • Episode 44: New Year, More Money

    Episode 44: New Year, More Money
    Jan 7 2025
    WorkMomSays that actively seeking ways to increase your value to your employer and exploring opportunities beyond your current position are key to making more money in 2025. In this episode, discover strategic steps you can take to earn a higher income. Themes discussed in this episode Taking on more responsibility to earn a raise Recognizing and overcoming barriers to promotion Exploring side gigs and commission-based opportunities Strategies for career advancement Episode Highlights Timestamped inflection points from the show 00:23 – Making more money in 2025: The importance of increasing your value beyond your current role and making yourself indispensable. 1:19 – It’s about performance, not time: Longevity alone doesn’t guarantee a raise; taking on more responsibility and making your boss’s job easier is crucial. 2:35 – Barriers to promotion: A personal story highlights the importance of developing essential skills like client communic
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  • Episode 43: The Quality of Your Work Determines Your Career Success

    Episode 43: The Quality of Your Work Determines Your Career Success
    Jan 2 2025
    #WorkMomSays that the quality of your work – both who you are at work and your work product – determines your success. In this episode, learn just how important the quality of your presentation and relationships as well as your work output are when building a solid career. Themes discussed in this episode The quality of your professional presentation and behavior The importance of emotion or mood management The quality of your work output Getting the work done vs creating the best possible work Episode Highlights Timestamped inflection points from the show 2:30 – Presentation is everything: ALWAYS remember that you are being paid to behave on behalf of your employer, and that means representing your company with positivity and professionalism.5:30 – Mood management: Paying attention to your behavior at the office will help you grow past emotions so that your emotions are no longer controlling you. When it’s inappropriate to exp
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  • Episode 42: Office Politics for Beginners

    Episode 42: Office Politics for Beginners
    Nov 27 2024
    In this episode, Work Mom Lori Jo Vest discusses the importance of workplace politics and relationships. Her main piece of advice? Prioritize creating positive, connected relationships and exhibiting strategic behavior in the workplace. She offers many ways to play the emotional contact sport of business, from being cautious about joining companies with toxic politics to the importance of conflict resolution, emotional management, and building alliances with power players. Themes discussed in this episode Workplace politics involve unspoken dynamics, power structures, and power struggles Being strategic and intentional with your language, actions, and decisions is essential Build alliances with power players in the workplace Handle conflicts successfully to avoid burning bridges Collaborative conflict resolution–finding solutions together–is most effective Be authentic while also being strategic by bringing your best self to work Episode Highlights Ti
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