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Welcome to the Black Office Unlocked podcast! The ultimate destination for minority federal government employees seeking empowerment, inspiration and professional growth.
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EP22: New Job, Now What?
What happens when you mix new on-the-job strategies with classic shows like 'In Living Color' and 'Martin'? You get Season 2 Episode 7 of the Black Office Unlocked Podcast entitled 'New Job, Now What?' Michael Gibbons shares three practical strategies that Federal Government employees should employ when taking on a new role or new job. Join in on the conversation and stay unlocked!
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EP21: How to Handle Microaggressions & Implicit Bias
This episode
is all about those people that be trying to say something without saying
something to those people who have evolved in to being negative by using
non-verbal ques.to all those back-handed compliments. To all of those emails that
werent filled with sunshine but somehow had a whole lotta shade. The question is How Do we Overcome Implicit Bias and
Microaggressions? In todays episode we
are going to discuss three strategies and considerations that will help us
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EP20: The Career Pivot
As
a Black Federal Government employee in order to career right. You must
understand that its much like Navigating a Car. What
does a 2x NBA Champion, a 4x Grammy Award Winner and the Worlds Greatest Civil
Rights Leader Have in Common? Before we get there Todays discussion is all about The Career Pivot. Pivoting is not just about re-routing or
simply changing direction its about understanding how to be open to change, how
to angle and position yourself for opportunity, and how to avoid hazards in the
road that dont align with your final destination.
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EP19: Make Telework Work For You
In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace, the
concept of remote work has become increasingly prevalent. For black and
minority federal government workers, navigating the challenges and
opportunities presented by remote work can be both daunting and empowering. In
this blog post, we'll explore key insights and strategies aimed at helping black and minority
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EP18: Employee Empowerment through the Act of Documentation
What
does Michael Corleone, James Earl Jones and Whitney Houston all have in common?
In todays episode about How to Empower Your Career through Practice of Documentation
- these three culture icons inspiration will reveal themselves. In
the journey of career growth, documentation serves as a beacon of empowerment
for every employee, especially those from minority backgrounds. It's not merely
about jotting down notes; it's about preserving your contributions, challenges,
and victories in the workplace. By documenting your work, you establish a solid
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EP17: The Power of 'NO' - Rejection is Redirection
In a world where "yes" often seems like the only acceptable answer, the Black Office Unlocked Podcast dares to explore the transformative power of saying "NO." In the latest episode, host Michael Gibbons delves deep into the multifaceted nature of this simple yet profound word, uncovering its potential to shape personal and professional growth in unexpected ways. Uncover the power of the word "NO" in the latest episode of the Black Office Unlocked Podcast. Explore how rejection can lead to redirection, inner peace, and new opportunities, featuring insightful anecdotes and empowering perspectives. Don't miss this transformative discussion!