Your 9AM

Adam Cockell
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What would you do if this happened where you work? Your 9AM is a podcast about the real-world challenges that come up with the people we work with. We explore difficult situations from every angle to empower you with the perspective to handle them with grace. Co-hosted by Adam and Anna Cockell.

  1. 05/01/2020

    When “culture” and performance aren’t aligned

    In today’s story, a person of color accepts an opportunity to join a different team with a new manager, but is pushed out after failing to embrace the team’s culture.  How important should “culture” be?  And what is the relationship between culture and performance? On the last episode of our first season, Anna and I talk about this experience with Teila Evans, a former ERG (Employee Resource Group) leader. For the full story, check out the newsletter.

    25 min

  2. 04/24/2020

    When raising awareness for an “important social issue”

    In today’s story a company’s outreach team takes on gun violence in a neighboring poor, black community, ignoring warnings from an employee that the effort would be insensitive and careless.  Was there a better way for the company to make an impact?  And what would you have done if you were that employee? Featuring Karen Fleshman, founder of Racy Conversations. Check out the story in the newsletter here.

    20 min

  3. 04/17/2020

    When it comes down to an ultimatum

    In today’s story a boss decides to renew a particularly difficult temporary employee’s contract, despite receiving an ultimatum from one of his full-time direct reports, who he asked for an opinion on multiple occasions. When would you make this type of demand?  And what if this weren’t a temporary employee?  Anna, Chris Doenlen, and I ask each other some thought-provoking questions in this podcast episode. For a copy of the full story, check out the newsletter.

    23 min

  4. 04/10/2020

    When they aren't a priority

    In today's story, an attorney attempts to correct the boss's disregard for gender identity on multiple occasions, while representing clients for that exact problem.   How would you convince your manager to take pronouns more seriously?  And how long would you try? Featuring Rachel Ayers. For a copy of the full story, check out the newsletter.

    21 min

  5. 04/03/2020

    When a dream promotion turns into a nightmare

    In today’s story a woman that was previously overlooked for a promotion in a male-dominated department is finally offered the job, only to be met with hostility from the rest of the team.  Anna and I discuss this deceivingly simple story at length with Emily Grove, an employment attorney, on the podcast.   If you were that manager, would you seek help from senior management?  And what would you do with your rebellious team? For a copy of the full story, check out the newsletter.

    29 min

  6. 03/27/2020

    When money is tight and there's no way around it

    Today’s story is about a difficult financial situation at work.  How do you keep employees engaged when money is tight?  And what can you do when your company's decisions impact your own finances. For a copy of the full story, and questions you should be asking yourself, check out the newsletter.

    30 min

  7. 03/13/2020

    When you’re asked to help trim the fat

    What do you do if your boss asks you to rate your peers for layoffs? And what would a better boss do? Check out the story in our newsletter.

    21 min

  8. 03/06/2020

    When your future is tied to a revolving door

    What do you do if you’ve gone above and beyond your job responsibilities but your boss jumps ship and leaves your career in someone else’s hands?  Over and over.  Check out the story in our newsletter. Featuring Caitlin Hutcherson, Technical Program Manager at Optimizely.

    11 min
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About

What would you do if this happened where you work? Your 9AM is a podcast about the real-world challenges that come up with the people we work with. We explore difficult situations from every angle to empower you with the perspective to handle them with grace. Co-hosted by Adam and Anna Cockell.

Information

  • Creator
    Adam Cockell
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Adam Cockell
  • Show Website
    Your 9AM