Grossly Competent
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.
Episodes
49 episodes
Did I Get the Job? (Interview Do's and Don'ts)
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,...
Small Gestures Go A Long Way
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 ge...
Finding Your Community
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...
Our Pets are Peeved
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 habit...
Managing Micromanagement
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....
People Are More Likely to Edit Than Create
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 ...
The Art of Storytelling
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 pe...
Great Customer Service Means Gettin' Comfy with PMMFI!
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 ...
You Down with SME's!? (Yeah, You Know Me!)
Whoa there, partner! Why don't you swing that horse on over here and have a look-see, y'hear?In this episode of Grossly Competent, hosts Steve and Patrick <...
Stop Trying to Make Culture Happen!
Don't be let our culture falter!In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve and Patrick talk about the role Learning and Development plays in creating a...
Ugly Mistakes from Ugly People
Don't make an ugly mistake and skip past this link!In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve and Patrick chat about the times they've made
Compliance Training Sucks?
In this episode of Grossly Competent, hosts Steve and Patrick dial into a lively discussion about... Compliance Training!CricketsBut seriously, the boys get into the push and pull dynamics
Networking: Your New Superpower!
In this episode of Grossly Competent, hosts Steve and Patrick dive into a subject so scary, so utterly revolting, that chills will run down your spine!We're talking everyone's favorite corporate buzzword: Networki...
They Came for the Chat: Melissa McGovern Interview!
In this episode of Grossly Competent, Patrick introduces Steve to a super special guest, the Sober New Yorker herself, Melissa McGovern!*Fan fare erupts everywhereThat's right, ...
The Confidence Paradox
We're confident that you won't regret clicking this link!In this episode of Grossly Competent, hosts Steve and Patrick dissect the phenomenon ref...
Pitches Get Stitches
Now this is a pitch that won't result in a stitch!In this episode of Grossly Competent, hosts Steve and Patrick delve into one of their favorite subjects they ...
We Disrupt(HR) This Regularly Scheduled Program
We Disrupt(HR) this program for a very important message.In this episoide of Grossly Competent, hosts
They Came for the Chat: Sara Valentine Interview!
In this episode of Grossly Competent, hosts Steve and Patrick welcome HEART Leadership creator Sarah Valentine! Through her incredible story and lack of buzzword enthusiasm, Sara takes us on a journey t...
This Episode Should Have Been An Email
We should probably have a meeting about your support of the show.In this episode of Grossly Competent, hosts Steve and Patrick decide to tackle...
Building Presentation(s) Competently
In this episode of Grossly Competent, hosts Steve and Patrick are back in full force after a small hiatus to enjoy the finer things of Spring Break and professional webinars. Speaking of which, Patrick ...
Vacation, All Ugly Club Ever Wanted
"It's very interesting...but I'm not interested." In this episode of Grossly Competent, hosts Steve and Patrick trade...
Inadvertent Therapy with L&D
... and how does that make you... feel?In this episode of Grossly Competent, hosts Steve and Patrick discuss the secret job responsibility of all Learning and Development professionals: that of bui...
Let's Circle Back on Worn-Out Work Tropes
In this episode of Grossly Competent, hosts Steve and Patrick taking an in-depth look at Worn-Out Work Tropes. Y'know, those tired old phrases and ideals that get tossed around the wor...