The Not Your Parents' Workplace Show with Nathan Tanner

Some of the best career moves we'll ever make come from opportunities we didn't foresee. In today's episode, I share why that's the case and how we can find more inspiration in our careers. Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The Not Your Parents' Workplace Show” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify The Not Your Parents' Workplace Show is here to help you grow your career and thrive in the new world of work. For more career growth tools and content, visit nathantanner.net or subscribe to my newsletter.

Four years ago I left a comfortable job at a great company (LinkedIn) to join DoorDash, a Series C startup that had ~250 people. I want to reflect on lessons learned during this period. In this episode I discuss the top four that stand out: 1) Optimize for learning and impact, 2) Your limits are far beyond what you think they are, 3) Set boundaries, 4) Pause before placing judgment. Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The Not Your Parents' Workplace Show” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify The Not Your Parents' Workplace Show is here to help you grow your career and thrive in the new world of work. For more career growth tools and content, visit nathantanner.net or subscribe to my newsletter.

In this episode, I interview Kevin Delaney and dive into his book, A Life Worth Living: Finding Your Purpose and Daring to Live the Life You've Imagined. Kevin is a VP at LinkedIn where he leads Learning and Development. Prior to that, he was an HR exec at VMware and several other companies. He's a former colleague of mine, and someone I consider to be a mentor and friend.  In our conversation, we discuss his lessons from a serious health challenge, his approach to balancing annual planning with daily rituals, his unique perspective on dealing with setbacks, and, of course, how to create a life worth living. Kevin is one of my all-time favorite people and someone who truly walks the talk. I hope you enjoy our conversation. You can read his book here.  Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The Not Your Parents' Workplace Show” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify The Not Your Parents' Workplace Show is here to help you grow your career and thrive in the new world of work. For more career growth tools and content, visit nathantanner.net or subscribe to my newsletter.

Several years ago, someone who I thought I could trust did something that hurt me. I was frustrated and angry. I was hurt. This person's actions blindsided me and I wasn't able to focus or be productive for the rest of the day. Wisdom from the Stoics--Marcus Aurelius in particular--got me back on my feet.  In this episode, I discuss how a simple step, a mindset really, will help us conquer the day-to-day challenges we're going to face. I also share the daily habits that help me perform at my best.   Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The Not Your Parents' Workplace Show” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify The Not Your Parents' Workplace Show is here to help you grow your career and thrive in the new world of work. For more career growth tools and content, visit nathantanner.net or subscribe to my newsletter.

Before publishing my book I was overwhelmed with imposter syndrome.  I kept thinking, what am I doing? Who am I to write a book?  In this episode, I discuss how a specific act of kindness had a dramatic impact on me and share how we can have a similar impact on others. Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The Not Your Parents' Workplace Show” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify The Not Your Parents' Workplace Show is here to help you grow your career and thrive in the new world of work. For more career growth tools and content, visit nathantanner.net or subscribe to my newsletter.

When COVID hit, Kyle Fackrell had to hit pause on the musical he was creating. Thankfully, this gave him space to make Space Race, the hit musical series now available on YouTube. Space Race is literally a one-man show where Kyle did all the writing, composing, singing, acting, and editing. In this conversation, Kyle discusses his creative process, reveals how Space Race came about, and shares how constraints unlock creativity. Watch Space Race: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2J5ueEOqWM0 Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The Not Your Parents' Workplace Show” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify The Not Your Parents' Workplace Show is here to help you grow your career and thrive in the new world of work. For more career growth tools and content, visit nathantanner.net or subscribe to my newsletter.

Stories are incredibly powerful and have a significant impact on what we do and who we become. In this episode, I share why stories matter and how you can tell yourself stories that serve your purpose. Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The Not Your Parents' Workplace Show” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify The Not Your Parents' Workplace Show is here to help you grow your career and thrive in the new world of work. For more career growth tools and content, visit nathantanner.net or subscribe to my newsletter.

Back in Episode 8, I shared a simple tool to control your own anger. But what do you do if others are mad at you? How can you neutralize that anger and get them to a more rational state of mind so that you can solve the problem? In this episode, I share how you can do just that.  Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The Not Your Parents' Workplace Show” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify The Not Your Parents' Workplace Show is here to help you grow your career and thrive in the new world of work. For more career growth tools and content, visit nathantanner.net or subscribe to my newsletter.

In this episode, I share my personal story of a very small thing that prevented me from achieving an important goal. I also explore why hard work and increased effort may not be the best solution.  Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The Not Your Parents' Workplace Show” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify The Not Your Parents' Workplace Show is here to help you grow your career and thrive in the new world of work. For more career growth tools and content, visit nathantanner.net or subscribe to my newsletter.

In this episode, I share the story of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, and how having too little discretion led to Hamilton's death and too much discretion destroyed Burr's career. I also discuss what we can learn from this tragedy and the importance of discretion in our own lives.  Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The Not Your Parents' Workplace Show” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify The Not Your Parents' Workplace Show is here to help you grow your career and thrive in the new world of work. For more career growth tools and content, visit nathantanner.net or subscribe to my newsletter.