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Senior communications leaders always have some great accomplishments to share on their resume. But too often, Angee has seen leader-level resumes that focus on the tactical implementation, rather than the strategic leadership that shaped communications work. In the profile or summary section at the top, think about the difference between these two examples: Twenty years experience in media relations, executive and internal communications with major corporations and public relations agencies. VS Communications executive adept at transforming the communications function into a high-performing, outcomes-oriented driver of corporate or institutional strategy through excellent internal, external and executive communications strategies and implementation. When you can demonstrate you are a business leader with a strong communications toolkit to help solve business challenges and communicate business goals, you will be telling the right story for those leadership level positions. Visit: LinseyCareers.com for show

Did you know that 33% of employees knew whether they would stay at their company long term after being on the job for one week or less; 63% knew within the first month. That’s a pretty stunning statistic. And the good news is, there are a few things you can do to make sure that those new employees have a great welcoming experience from the start. In this episode, Angee walks through a few things you can do from offer to start date so that your new employee is excited and ready to hit the ground running. Many of those things can be simple and very effective. It all starts with a simple phone call to your new hire on the day that they accept the offer. Because often that offer comes from the recruiter. By reaching out with a welcoming and enthusiastic call, you're showing your new team member how much you value that they said yes to the job. Some additional things you can do include staying engaged with the candidate before they start, assigning a peer level "buddy" to welcome your new hire, give a tour of the

Part of daring to be deliberate in your career means being good at hiring the best talent for your team. Setting up a quality interview process is an important part of evaluating candidates. Because of busy schedules, interviews are often reduced to just 30 minutes per person. That's just not enough time for a conversation that may result in hiring someone for your team. If breaking it down, the first five minutes are spent with small talk and introductions. The last five to ten minutes should be left open so the candidate can ask you questions. That leaves only 15 minutes to learn about the experience and skills the candidate has to offer your organization. Add to that a full schedule of back to back meetings with the other interviewers -- where at least one is certain to run over, thus shortening the time for the next conversation. By just adding 15 minutes to each interview in the line up, you are allowing a better quality conversation and the opportunity for your interviewers to gather enough information

A simple job description is never enough when trying to hire the best talent. Whether you have tons of experience hiring, or it's your first time adding a new member to your team, this podcast will share a quick tip on how to define what success looks like for the new hire in their first three, six and 12 months. When Angee works with clients, she creates a Success Profile that really outlines how the person being hired will help the organization achieve their business goals. Regardless of the level of hire, all hiring leaders can benefit by spelling out what you want your new team member to accomplishment. To do that, imagine you're having a conversation with your new hire one year after their start date. Looking back, what do you hope they achieved? Think about the responsibilities of the role – that goes into your job description. And then think about the results you want that person to achieve – those specifics go into the success profile with a time frame for when you hope those things will be accomplish

Talk about daring to be deliberate! Jim Olson took the bold step to reach out to the Founder of African Leadership University after reading about the organization in Fast Company magazine's issue on most innovative companies. Now he's in Mauritius heading up communications. In this episode, Jim tells the story of how he landed in a very unexpected place -- an African island in the Indian Ocean. As the chief communications officer and executive in residence, Jim is leading communications and teaching story telling courses at an innovative educational institution that believes in missions not majors. Listen in to Jim's analogy of how careers are like mountain climbing. His inspirational tale reminds us to be open to opportunities, take risks and notice that while the highest peaks are awesome, sometimes the vistas are even more amazing on the lesser known peaks. © 2019 Angee Linsey Visit: LinseyCareers.com Email: info@linseycareers.com @LinseyCareers on Twitter Linsey Careers on LinkedIn Produced by Podcast Pro

When preparing for an interview, many people focus on telling the story of their background, experience and accomplishments. Those things are all critically important, but one question can be a deal maker or breaker -- and it has nothing to do with your past. That question (well, two really) is why this job and why this company? Just like you want those interviewing you to like you and choose you for the position, those interviewing you also want to know you want them. It's easy to have in our heads what attracts you to a certain organization, but being able to articulate what it is about THIS role and THIS company matters. Companies want to know that you are running toward them, rather than away from your current circumstances. In this podcast, Angee talks about a few things you can do to get clear about the answer to the why question. Not only will you be able to figure out how to tell that story to those interviewing you, it will help you get super clear about the answer so you are making the right career

As 2019 comes to an end, it's time to reflect on what went well and what's next in your career. There are a few areas Angee recommends as you evaluate your year. The obvious place to start is with your accomplishments. What were your goals and did you achieve them. Are your projects on track? Does your team have the right players for the work that needs to be done? Then, look at how you are measuring your success. Are you tracking your stretch assignments? Do your programs help the organization achieve the overarching company goals? If you're in job transition, track the number of connections you're making and which ones help you expand your network in meaningful ways. Next think about how you know if the work you are doing matters. You want to put your energy into activities that align with personal, team and organizational goals. On the practical side, are you keeping up with technology and trends in marketing and communications? With this function moving so quickly, it's essential to do a real evaluation

Thanksgiving is a time we reflect on the people and things in our lives for which we are grateful. Part of daring to be deliberate is to express gratitude all year long. As I was thinking about what I wanted to share on this short podcast I thought about a young boy I encountered at the Ballard Locks while on a walk with my dog. We were walking up to where the boats go through the locks and I see a dad and his young son about four or five years old. The boy’s face is lit up and he is so happy! He’s yanking on his dad’s hand with such enthusiasm. “Dad… look…. The boats… look at the boats!” I mean – this kid was so excited! His dad was smiling and was clearly happy he had made the right choice for that morning’s activity. I couldn’t help but smile myself as I got a little closer – and that’s when the boy saw my dog, Leo. Now granted, Leo is pretty darn cute – but this kid – well – he TRULY appreciated my pup. Suddenly his attention turns our way. “Dad – LOOK at the dog – Dad! The dog!” The dad smiled and looked

Not many people say they want to be a speechwriter when they grow up. Those who landed in this profession, however, tend to be amazing writers with insatiable curiosity and a unique ability to capture the voice of their principals. As they move through their careers, there is often the desire to be a more strategic partner to the executive team. In this episode, David Murray, Executive Director of the Professional Speechwriters Association (PSA), and Angee Linsey talk about speechwriters and executive communications professionals and how they can dare to be deliberate in managing their career. David also shares results from this year's survey conducted by PSA. In there, Communications Executives share their hopes and expectations from speechwriters on their teams. David also offers advice for those who hold this role and what they can add to their personal career action plan in order to level up their speechwriter career. To get your career action plan, go here. © 2019 Angee Linsey Visit: LinseyCareers.com Em

In her book, Dare to Lead, Brene Brown talks about how being clear is kind and being unclear is unkind. When it comes to the workplace, talking to someone directly is clear and kind; talking behind someone's back is unclear and unkind. In this episode, Angee shares a few stories of how gossip in the workplace affected her, and how one respected leader was masterful at shutting down gossip. How do you know if something is gossip? If conversations at work turn to rejoicing in the misfortune of others, it’s gossip. Would you say that thing to that person’s face? If the goal is to hurt or damage the one you are talking about, it’s gossip. Are you speculating on an unsubstantiated rumor about someone’s work situation? Definitely, gossip. Some solutions may be that your organization can enact a zero tolerance policy on workplace gossip. As a leader, you can set an example. Don’t engage in gossip. Be assertive, walk away or change the subject when gossip starts. Others will get the picture pretty quickly. Listen in

The year is coming to an end and it's likely you are head-down busy on the job. But now is the time to think about what professional development opportunities you want to pursue in the year ahead. Where do you need to be inspired to continue to grow in your career? What do you need, or want, to learn? What is out there that will give you that learning opportunity. If not a conference, maybe a class. Maybe it’s time for an executive coach. Maybe there's a leadership forum that's right for you. And it’s not just yourself that you must consider when thinking about professional development. When thinking about your team, where and how are they trying to expand their professional knowledge and skills? Create a plan that fits within the budget. Commit to your team that they can take the time. Make professional development part of your career action plan. Download your plan here. © 2019 Angee Linsey Visit: LinseyCareers.com Email: info@linseycareers.com @LinseyCareers on Twitter Linsey Careers on LinkedIn Produced b

When a client forwards the email thank you message from a candidate and exclaims that it's among the best thank you messages he's ever received, it's worth taking note. That's what happened with one of Linsey Careers' candidates (who got the job, of course). In this episode, Angee breaks down the paragraphs to tell you how to craft your own thank you note that shows the interview team that you were paying attention and understand the job and the business. Dare to be Deliberate Short is designed to provide ideas for actions you can take daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually to level up your communications career. To get a copy of the Dare to be Deliberate Action Plan, go here.   © 2019 Angee Linsey Visit: LinseyCareers.com Email: info@linseycareers.com @LinseyCareers on Twitter Linsey Careers on LinkedIn Produced by Podcast Prowess

When you’re daring to be deliberate, you have to stay on top of how you're showing up at work. There are times you will be rockin' it on the job, and then there are moments when you fall into, what today's guest describes as, the "velvet rut." In those moments, it's time to adjust. In Angee's conversation with Kristin Graham, they talk about her career has been filled with making changes and taking chances. Not only has her path been influenced by her "three-year itch" and desire to constantly learn and grow, but also those moments of intentionally stepping back. And through it all, Kristin's commitment to investing in nurturing her vast network has been the key to having doors open and allowing her to have an inspiring career. As she shares the story of her experiences, she offers some ideas for you to consider in your career action plan. If you don't already have one, you can download the Dare to Be Deliberate action plan at linseycareers.com/action-plan. © 2019 Angee Linsey Visit: LinseyCareers.com Email:

Since writing her book, Dare to be Deliberate, Angee confesses that she has felt a little unclear about how she was representing Linsey Careers and the services offered. After some serious reflection, she realized she didn't want to change the work she was doing, but rather how she talked about it. In this episode, Angee shares her thoughts on the recent Linsey Careers brand refresh and how you can do the same for your personal brand. Is it time to adjust how you tell your professional story? What if you are doing more than one thing? How do you tie your various areas of expertise together when talking about what you do? Dare to be Deliberate Short is designed to provide ideas for actions you can take daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually to level up your communications career. To get a copy of the Dare to be Deliberate Action Plan, go to www.linseycareers.com/action-plan © 2019 Angee Linsey Visit: LinseyCareers.com Email: info@linseycareers.com @LinseyCareers on Twitter Linsey Careers on LinkedIn Pr

We all know that things aren't going to be exactly the same when we get a new boss. The amount of change that's ahead for you will depend on the new leader’s personality and goals, as well as what she has been hired to do. But here’s the great news -- you get to begin with a clean slate. There are no preconceived notions about who you are, or what your strengths and skills may be. Think of it as an opportunity to polish up your personal brand and showcase your best self. In this episode, Angee shares some ideas to make it easier when you have a new manager. You know how people recommend a 90-day strategy when starting a new job? Well, what if you created a 90-day plan for having a new boss? Listen in for actions you can take in those first three months of having a new boss so you can get off on the right foot, and help your new manager as they integrate onto the team. Dare to be Deliberate Shorts are designed to provide ideas for actions you can take daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually to level up

As Angee travels the country talking about her book, Dare to Be Deliberate, audiences have been asking a lot of career questions. But one participant asked a big broad question that really got her thinking. "What are people in your audience yearning to hear and what are you learning from your audiences as you talk about being intentional in your career?" Angee shares how so many people want that "magic bullet" or perfect answer to all of their career questions. What's the right way to answer a question? Or what's the best way to negotiate salary? But the answer so often "depends." As humans, we all have different styles, goals and needs for our future. Angee shares what is the magic bullet - knowing yourself, telling your story well, and being authentic. And then she shares what she's learning from her audiences, and offers a little of her own self reflection. © 2019 Angee Linsey Visit: LinseyCareers.com Email: info@linseycareers.com @LinseyCareers on Twitter Linsey Careers on LinkedIn Produced by Podcast Pro

Let's be honest. Most people hate the concept of networking. In this episode, Angee interviews Heather Hollick, author of the book Helpful, where she provides a practical guide for life, work and the art of networking. Whether you are an introvert or extrovert, there are ways to approach strengthening your professional relationships. Heather shares concrete things you can do that align with your personal style -- plus she throws in a few tips when dealing with others who are opposite of your introverted or extroverted style. Find out the best networking question and stop asking, "What do you do?" And hear what she says you should stop doing when it comes to networking. The conversation ends with things you can do for your career action plan, so download it here. © 2019 Angee Linsey Visit: LinseyCareers.com Email: info@linseycareers.com @LinseyCareers on Twitter  Linsey Careers on LinkedIn Produced by Podcast Prowess

You may want to take notes when listening to this episode. Angee walks you through each of the areas in LinkedIn where you can provide details that only the recruiter can see. Many people don't even realize this section exists, let alone what to put in the blanks provided. The reality is, if you're looking for a job, you want to be found by recruiters. A great way to do that is to properly set up your LinkedIn profile to include more details when you move that little button over to say you're open to opportunities on LinkedIn. © 2019 Angee Linsey Visit: LinseyCareers.com Email: info@linseycareers.com @LinseyCareers on Twitter Linsey Careers on LinkedIn Produced by Podcast Prowess

Angee is heading to her alma mater, The University of Missouri Journalism School in Columbia, Missouri to speak to students about how to be more deliberate in their careers right out of the gate. In preparation for this trip, she reached out to her network to get some advice on what they would share with their younger selves. In this episode, Angee relays some of those sage words of advice, but she also challenges listeners to take a moment to reach out to those junior members on their teams to be a mentor - or at least spread some wisdom to those who are hungry to learn. © 2019 Angee Linsey Visit: LinseyCareers.com Email: info@linseycareers.com @LinseyCareers on Twitter Linsey Careers on LinkedIn Produced by Podcast Prowess

When you are being intentional in your career, it means taking on stretch assignments that may flex muscles you didn't even know you had. After a great conversation with Krista Todd last week, Angee offers some thoughts on what you may want to consider before saying yes to that stretch opportunity. Not only do you need to be clear about what direction you're trying to go in your career, it's important to understand the risks and rewards of those projects put in front of you. Sometimes it's better to take small steps instead of leaping in to something huge. Sometimes it's better to take on that less popular project -- the hard one that no one really wants. No matter what approach you take, you can dare to be deliberate in your career by reaching for those stretch opportunities and showing what you've got! © 2019 Angee Linsey Visit: LinseyCareers.com Email: info@linseycareers.com @LinseyCareers on Twitter Linsey Careers on LinkedIn Produced by Podcast Prowess