Grossly Competent

Steve Counsell and Patrick Aleshire
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Join Steve Counsell and Patrick Aleshire, your faithful - yet hideous - hosts as they share their love of Learning, Adulting, and all that is absurd in their world. If you like learning about careers, adult education, or listening to embarrassing stories from ugly people, look no further! Come for the chat, stay for the laughs, and run from their faces: they're Grossly Competent.

  1. 3d ago

    Did I Get the Job? (Interview Do's and Don'ts)

    Send us Fan Mail Come interview our support button! In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve and Patrick dig into the art of interviewing from both sides of the table, sharing practical tips and insights to improve your skills. Don't fall into the 'Tell us about yourself' pit-trap and arm yourself with effective strategies to make interviews more conversational and productive. Oh, and never ask Steve what kind of comicbook character he would be. (Obviously it's Jean Grey because she's busted followed only by Spawn. - Steve) Bu before all that, Patrick talks about his run-in with author Ryan Holiday of The Daily Stoic while Steve gushes about an upcoming guest on the show he is clearly excited about. You want some links!? Oh, we'll give you some links! (Becuase it's the right thing to do, of course.)  Author Ryan Holiday of The Daily StoicThekla B. Ross - The New Smoke Break: What's Really Killing Your Bottom Line...Come for the chat, stay for the laughs, and run frmo our faces: we're Grossly Competent! Hey friends, we love doing this, and if you like what you’re hearing and want to support the show, here are the best ways possible:  Give a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you get your podcasts,Visit us on Buzzsprout at grosslycompetent.buzzsprout.com. Give us a shout on Instagram @grosslycompetentWe appreciate you for listening! Grow Potential With Humata ConsultingEmpowering Company Success through Customized Learning and Development SolutionsHang out with Zero Proof PassMindful Drinking Starts Here - Hang out without the Hangover.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

  2. Aug 19

    Small Gestures Go A Long Way

    Send us Fan Mail You know what's not a small gesture? You Supporting the Show! In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve and Patrick talk about the power of small gestures in professional and personal settings and explore the resounding impacts of those moments. What is a small thing you did for someone that changed your perception?Did a company or someone do something for you?Through personal stories and experiences, the boys delve into how the small things add up in a big way. Before that, Steve talks about being tired and Patrick reminisces about Norm Macdonald and his ability to make even the most offensive things hilarious (too bad he never saw our faces...). Come for the chat, stay for the laughs, and run from our faces: we're Grossly Competent! Hey friends, we love doing this, and if you like what you’re hearing and want to support the show, here are the best ways possible:  Give a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you get your podcasts,Visit us on Buzzsprout at grosslycompetent.buzzsprout.com. Give us a shout on Instagram @grosslycompetentWe appreciate you for listening! Grow Potential With Humata ConsultingEmpowering Company Success through Customized Learning and Development SolutionsHang out with Zero Proof PassMindful Drinking Starts Here - Hang out without the Hangover.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

  3. Aug 12

    Finding Your Community

    Send us Fan Mail Come and suport this community! Rarely does a corner of the internet surprise you with genuine human warmth, but that is exactly what Steve and Patrick uncover in this episode of Grossly Competent. The story at the heart of this conversation involves a stranger on Reddit's r/bald community who came looking for hair advice and left with encouragement to book therapy, take a nap, and ultimately shave his head. What does it take to truly find your people? In prepositional phrases and casual tangents alike, Steve and Patrick make a compelling case that community is not a burden but a natural exchange. Whether you prefer Reddit's anonymity or face-to-face connection, the episode argues that belonging matters. The hosts also celebrate their expansion to YouTube. (We promise it's still an audio only format. - Steve) Tune in to Grossly Competent and find your people. Come for the chat, stay for the laughs, and run from their faces: We're Grossly Competent. Hey friends, we love doing this, and if you like what you’re hearing and want to support the show, here are the best ways possible:  Give a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you get your podcasts,Visit us on Buzzsprout at grosslycompetent.buzzsprout.com. Give us a shout on Instagram @grosslycompetentWe appreciate you for listening! Grow Potential With Humata ConsultingEmpowering Company Success through Customized Learning and Development SolutionsHang out with Zero Proof PassMindful Drinking Starts Here - Hang out without the Hangover.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

  4. Aug 5

    Our Pets are Peeved

    Send us Fan Mail Dont be late to the party and check this out! In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve and Patrick dig into their most annoying work habits - from Reply-All chaos to meeting timesfrom hell - and share practical and effective ways to combat even the most challenging ones with such ease you can grab a fresh Starbucks along the way. Looking to cut down on your eye-roll count or perhaps just find a better more productive way to spend your daily energy? Tune in and hear all about it! Before all that jazz, Steve decides to shoot off his unpopular opinion while Patrick does everything in his power to defend the honor and sanctity of this beloved fantasy series. Whose side will you take on this installment of Grossly Competent!? Also, don't forget to tell your friends, family, and coworkers that Grossly Competent is officially on YouTube! Come check it out! Grossly Competent on YouTube! Want some more links? We've gotchu! The Truth You All Know But Won't Admit...After All This TimeAsher Perlman Tweet - Menu Options (NSFW)Come for the chat, stay for the laughs, and run from our faces: We're Grossly Competent! Hey friends, we love doing this, and if you like what you’re hearing and want to support the show, here are the best ways possible:  Give a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you get your podcasts,Visit us on Buzzsprout at grosslycompetent.buzzsprout.com. Give us a shout on Instagram @grosslycompetentWe appreciate you for listening! Grow Potential With Humata ConsultingEmpowering Company Success through Customized Learning and Development SolutionsHang out with Zero Proof PassMindful Drinking Starts Here - Hang out without the Hangover.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

  5. Jul 29

    Managing Micromanagement

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Grossly Competent, hosts Steve and Patrick delve into the world of Micromanagement, where one can either die a hero amongst their teams or live long enough to see themselves become the villain. What is Micromanagement?Why would someone decide to Micromanage?What are the signs, implications, and effects of being Micromanaged and being the Micromanager?And what techniques can be used to either thwart being Micromanaged or becoming the Micromanager?But before all that serious stuff, Steve and Patrick chat about an old clip of longtime friend of the show* Matt Damon. They also share their most recent forays into media success, one of which appearing on the esteemed The Missing Piece podcast with April Reed and the other demonstrating his prowess as someone that Lives Nearby. (*This has not been verified as true... nor false. Just saying. - Steve) Here are some links for all you beautiful people: The Missing Piece with April Reed featuring Steve CounsellPatrick Lives Nearby with Bedroom EyesMatt Damon Defends TeachersPsychology Says Employees May Call In Sick Not Because They're Too Ill to Work, but to Avoid Micromanaging Boss or Unsupportive ColleaguesCome for the chat, stay for the laughs, and run from our faces: we're Grossly Competent. Hey friends, we love doing this, and if you like what you’re hearing and want to support the show, here are the best ways possible:  Give a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you get your podcasts,Visit us on Buzzsprout at grosslycompetent.buzzsprout.com. Give us a shout on Instagram @grosslycompetentWe appreciate you for listening! Grow Potential With Humata ConsultingEmpowering Company Success through Customized Learning and Development SolutionsHang out with Zero Proof PassMindful Drinking Starts Here - Hang out without the Hangover.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

  6. Jul 22

    People Are More Likely to Edit Than Create

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve and Patrick embark on a discussion centered on the following quote: "People are more likely to edit than create.' What does that mean? Are people just critique or is there something tired and burnt-out under the surface? Patrick and Steve get in touch with their philosophical sides, introduce some modern psychology concepts, and ultimately try to provide some professional strategies to help make sense out of the chaos. But before that, Patrick and Steve recap the annual Slip'n'Slide event, revisit Steve's daughter's reaction to seeing Patrick's face, and talk about the return of an infamous The Onion mascot that has been dormant for 30 years. And of course, some fun links for your heart's delight: The Onion - Small Town's 'Cryptosporidium Daze' Fails to Attract Visitors.Science Direct - Conservation of Resources TheoryCome for the chat, stay for the laughs, and run from our faces: we're Grossly Competent. Hey friends, we love doing this, and if you like what you’re hearing and want to support the show, here are the best ways possible:  Give a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you get your podcasts,Visit us on Buzzsprout at grosslycompetent.buzzsprout.com. Give us a shout on Instagram @grosslycompetentWe appreciate you for listening! Support the show

  7. Jul 15

    The Art of Storytelling

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Grossly Competent, hosts Steve and Patrick dig into the artistry and impact of good storytelling in the professional space. What is it about a good story that draws people in to learn more? When is it acceptable to use storytelling versus other, more technical methods? And what is necessary for a good story to stick in the minds of your audience? Tune in and find out! But before all that jazz, Patrick talks about his new favorite Out of Office message and the art of gracefully falling while Steve prepares his message to a future therapist for his daughter after Patrick discloses how he plans to introduce himself in person to her at an upcoming event. (Hint: it involves a mask.) Here's some links, ya filthy animal! Forbes: What is Leadership Storytelling?A Picture of Two UgliesCome for the chat, stay for the laughs, and run from our faces: We're Grossly Competent! Hey friends, we love doing this, and if you like what you’re hearing and want to support the show, here are the best ways possible:  Give a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you get your podcasts,Visit us on Buzzsprout at grosslycompetent.buzzsprout.com. Give us a shout on Instagram @grosslycompetentWe appreciate you for listening! Grow Potential With Humata ConsultingEmpowering Company Success through Customized Learning and Development SolutionsHang out with Zero Proof PassMindful Drinking Starts Here - Hang out without the Hangover.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

  8. Jul 8

    Great Customer Service Means Gettin' Comfy with PMMFI!

    Send us Fan Mail Want that warm and fuzzy feeling you get from doing something awesome? Swing on by - we appreciate you! In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve and Patrick do a deep dive into the world of PMMFI (pronounced Pum-Fee), a concept introduced and made infamous by Mark Kay Ash of Mary Kay Cosmetics. Specifically, the boys discuss real interactions they've expereinced with PMMFI, organizations that do it well, and how providing great customer service is so much more than just saying the 'customer is always right', it's about empathy, small gestures, and perhaps envisioning a wooden sign around everyone's neck that proposes a simple concept: Please Make Me Feel Important. Oh... you want links? Well here! Have some links! PMMFI - Please Make Me Feel ImportantRight Thing, Right Now by Ryan HolidayThis Used to Be My Playground - MadonnaCome for the chat, stay for the laughs, and run from our faces: we're Grossly Competent! Hey friends, we love doing this, and if you like what you’re hearing and want to support the show, here are the best ways possible:  Give a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you get your podcasts,Visit us on Buzzsprout at grosslycompetent.buzzsprout.com. Give us a shout on Instagram @grosslycompetentWe appreciate you for listening! Grow Potential With Humata ConsultingEmpowering Company Success through Customized Learning and Development SolutionsHang out with Zero Proof PassMindful Drinking Starts Here - Hang out without the Hangover.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

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Join Steve Counsell and Patrick Aleshire, your faithful - yet hideous - hosts as they share their love of Learning, Adulting, and all that is absurd in their world. If you like learning about careers, adult education, or listening to embarrassing stories from ugly people, look no further! Come for the chat, stay for the laughs, and run from their faces: they're Grossly Competent.

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  • Creator
    Steve Counsell and Patrick Aleshire
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Grossly Competent
  • Show Website
    Grossly Competent