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
29 episodes
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...
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Episode 29
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56:43
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...
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Episode 28
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59:44
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...
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Episode 27
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50:04
Flying Into the Invisible Curriculum
In this episode of Grossly Competent, hosts Steve and Patrick dive into the psychological world of Invisible Curriculums as they present themeslves in professional environments. What are they? How do they come in...
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Episode 26
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1:03:07
State of the Grossly Address: Celebrating 25!
In this episode of Grossly Competent, hosts Steve and Patrick take some time to reflect on the last 25 episodes and discuss favorite episodes and moments. This isn't merely a self-serving episode - No! No! - instead, it's a...
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Episode 25
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42:39
They Came For the Chat: Lynell Meeth Interview!
In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve and Patrick welcome L&D and 'Real Talk' HR Royalty, Lynell Meeth! From her wealth of knowledge and experience, Lynell shares her views on Learning and Develop...
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Episode 24
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1:06:10
The KISS Method (Keep It Simple, Steve)
On this Valentine's Day, it's important to KISS (or Keep It Simple, Stupid).In this episode of Grossly Competent, hosts Steve and Patrick provide a nice overview of how important it is to Keep It Sim...
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Episode 23
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1:06:13
Two Ugly Guys Give (Ugly) Advice
We never said it was 'good' advice, but it is definitely advice.In this episode of Grossly Competent, hosts Steve and Patrick discuss advice for facilitators that they believe everyone should know, from...
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Episode 22
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1:02:52
Taking a Temperature Check on Emotional Intelligence
Are you a Thermometer or a Thermostat?In this episode of Grossly Competent, hosts Steve and Patrick get into a subject that everyone could use a little bit more of in the world today: Emotional Intelligence...
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Episode 21
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1:06:15
Don't Cancel My Program, Netflix! (Wink Wink)
Wink twice and strap in for this ride!In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve battles the tail end of a cold and unveils a skill that may categorize him as the world's worst X-Men mutant while&nb...
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Episode 20
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1:00:26
Hey Buddy, Let's Have a Crucial Conversation
Glad to see you again, Whats-her-name / Whats-his-nut?In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve and Patrick decide to change things up and not talk trash about LinkedIn... just kidding. After making a mocker...
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Episode 19
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1:01:05
How to Build Trust and Expose Stupid Scams
Come get your tickets to the show, folks!In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve and Patrick reprise their original discussion of building trust in training from Episode 2 ('Never Let ...
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Episode 18
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57:43
Resolutions and Accidentally Drinking Jager
Welcome to the New Year, Gang!In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve and Patrick take on the beginning of the year by tackling resol-A-tions and making bold predictions and hot-takes about the state of Learni...
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Episode 17
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1:02:41
A Merry 'Grossmas' Extravaganza
Gro-Ho-Ho-Hos-Oss!'Tis the season to lower your expectations for Steve and Patrick to deliver holiday cheer on this episode of Grossly Competent!The two abominations - accompanied by their friend 'Jeeves' <...
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Episode 16
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1:01:01
'Token' It Up!
What's Crack-a-lackin, Listeners!?In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve goes ROGUE and tells Patrick that he's actually capable of learning something! And that something is called The Two Token Theory, a...
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Episode 15
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51:07
On a Scale of 1-10...
In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve and Patrick set the record straight: They are not robots! Instead, they are Uggos sent from the basement of a townie bar to the modern world. (They can s...
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Episode 14
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1:03:23
Models and Couches and New People, Oh My!
In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve and Patrick discuss whether or not it's necessary to chain yourself to industry-specific models / theories to find success or is it acceptable - if not beneficial - to just go rog...
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Episode 13
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47:41
I Don't Know Who Needs to Hear This...
In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve and Patrick come off their guest-high to bring you another installment of 'LinkedInfluencer Beatdown'!That's right, this week Steve and Patrick slam do...
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Episode 12
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56:33
They Came For the Chat: Jess Cohen Interview!
In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve and Patrick welcome their first guest speaker, CliftonStrengths Coach and Leadership Program facilitator Jess Cohen, who pretty's up the place and adds some much nee...
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Episode 11
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1:08:13
Ten Things I ______ About You!
In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve and Patrick celebrate their 10th episode with a special treat: 10 lists of their top 3 things! How similar or different are Patrick and Steve? Will they receive a coveted <...
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Episode 10
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1:16:31
The Tale of the Locked Bathroom
Stop what you are doing! Right now! THIS IS URGENT!In this episode of Grossly Competent, Steve speaks randomly while Patrick shares a powerful story, one of courage and determination: The Tale of t...
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Episode 9
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59:42
Halloween Spooktacular: Broken Bones and Flying Fiends!
We have such sounds to show you on this episode of Grossly Competent!In this Diabolically Delightful episode, Steve and Patrick dive into all things SPOOKY in prep for the greatest day of the year:...
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Episode 8
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1:16:25
A Pivot on a Pivot on a Pivot
In this 'pivoting' episode of Grossly Competent, Steve and Patrick channel their inner 'Ghost Writer' and do some serious audibles when it comes to the topic this week.Rest assured! This episode is 100% auth...
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Episode 7
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1:04:28