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You want to be successful in your career, but where do you start?Be The Ultimate podcast is the perfect show for anyone who wants to achieve professional success. Dennis Guzik brings his intellect, humor, and extensive corporate VP and USMC officer experience to each episode, giving listeners practical tips on a range of career topics.You'll get insider information on how to choose a career, get ahead professionally, handle salary negotiations, and become an effective leader. This engaging e ...
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Send me a Text Message. Discover how a simple question—“What do you need?”—can transform your workplace dynamics and foster collaboration. Are you ready to elevate your personal and professional life? Look no further than Be the Ultimate with Dennis Guzik, the podcast designed to equip you with powerful insights and practical strategies to thrive i…
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Send me a Text Message. Podcast Summary Title: Career Advice with a Financial Twist In this episode, the old jarhead dives into career advice with an insightful financial twist. Drawing from an email he received from a financial planner, he explores four crucial areas for career success. Key Takeaways: Set Clear Career Goals: Define where you want …
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Send me a Text Message. Career Advice from Buffalo Introduction Dennis Guzik, a seasoned career coach and former Marine Corps officer, shares valuable career advice, interwoven with a personal travel story from Buffalo, New York. Key Highlights Buffalo Travel Experience Dennis visited Buffalo, NY over the 4th of July weekend. Explored the city and …
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Send me a Text Message. Welcome, everyone! Today, the old jarhead, Dennis Guzik, is back with some great career advice, focusing on an important concept in workplace dynamics—silos. Key Highlights: Introduction to Silos: Silos are structures on farms used to hold grain, where nothing gets in or out without effort. In a business context, silos refer…
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Send me a Text Message. As a retired "jarhead, I offer my experiences and advice to help you improve your career. It's my firm belief that you should follow your passions instead of staying in a job that brings you no satisfaction. For instance, I once met a waiter who dreamt of becoming an electrician but continued to work as a waiter out of conve…
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Send me a Text Message. Episode Title Journey to Excellence: Navigating Life and Career with "The Process" Episode Topic Applying Nick Saban's "Process" to your career and life to achieve success Host Introduction Dennis Guzik brings his extensive experience in the Marine Corps and the corporate world to share valuable career advice. Inspiration Be…
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Send me a Text Message. Summary of Dennis Guzik's Podcast on Planning Hi folks, I'm Dennis Guzik, the old jarhead, here to give you great career advice to help you progress in your career. Today, we're discussing the importance of planning and how it can be a key to your success. Key Points: Planning is essential for complex tasks that can't be han…
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Send me a Text Message. Dennis's passion is helping others become more successful and to achieve their goals. His clients have gone from intern to Vice President, transitioned from the military to heading a large organization, have gone from doing a job to doing what they dreamed of. He has been dubbed the "Ultimate Dad," for the honest and direct …
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Send me a Text Message. Podcast Summary - Is Remote Work Really a Leadership Killer? Host: Dennis Guzik, retired Marine officer and career advice expert Key Points: Podcast Inspiration: Inspired by a Wall Street Journal article by Louis Gerstner, retired chairman and CEO of IBM. The article asserts that remote work hinders leadership development. M…
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Send me a Text Message. Podcast Episode Summary: Understanding Your Own Personal Limitations In this episode of the career advice podcast, titled "Understanding Your Own Personal Limitations," the host dives deep into the importance of recognizing and managing your personal and professional limitations. This episode is especially beneficial for you…
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Send me a Text Message. In this episode, Dennis provides essential career advice focused on understanding and navigating limitations in the workplace. He introduces a concept adapted from the Marine Corps planning process, defining limitations as a combination of constraints (things you must do) and restraints (things you cannot do). Using relatabl…
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Send me a Text Message. Dennis is a Marine veteran and former corporate executive who shares valuable career advice. He guarantees that following his advice will lead to a better career • In honor of Mother's Day, he reflects on lessons learned from his mother and how they relate to career success. • Lesson 1: Cooking - You don't have to be a maste…
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Send me a Text Message. Dennis Guzik is back for another episode of the Be the Ultimate podcast • He always tells his listeners what they need to hear, not necessarily what they want to hear • Dennis was watching the first round of the NFL draft and noticed a pattern among the families of chosen players • These players have worked relentlessly and …
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Send me a Text Message. The Old Jarhead is back with career advice on Non-Compete Agreements. • Non-compete agreements are contracts that restrict an employee's ability to work for a competitor after leaving a job. • Employers use them to protect their trade secrets and investments in employees, but they can limit job opportunities for workers. • T…
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Send me a Text Message. Dennis Guzik is the host of the Be the Ultimate podcast, where he shares valuable career advice. • One of the most common questions he is asked as a former corporate leader is whether to go to grad school. • The first factor to consider is if grad school is necessary and if it will benefit your career. • If the answer is yes…
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Send me a Text Message. Career Insights with the Old Jarhead: Why Attitude Matters in Interviews In his insightful podcast episode, the seasoned career coach, known as the Old Jarhead, emphasizes the importance of having the right attitude during job interviews. With experience spanning the Marine Corps, corporate America, and career coaching, he o…
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Send me a Text Message. Go forth and conquer the career of your dreams. Because, at the end of the day, if you’re not building your dream, someone else will hire you to help build theirs. And you're not here to be just another cog in the wheel. You're here to shine! To close his message, Dennis recommends his book, "Find a Job That Fits Your Life,"…
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The Art of Collaboration: Effective Approaches to Managing Disgruntled Coworkers (Replay of past episode due to loss of voice.)
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Send me a Text Message. Is your workplace toxic? Do you feel like a hostage dealing with an incessant complainer? Dennis Guzik has the perfect solution for you! His advice offers a practical approach to dealing with that colleague who never stops complaining. He suggests politely but firmly letting them know that you disagree and not getting dragge…
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Send me a Text Message. The old jarhead is back with great career advice. • The advice is guaranteed to work and is based on the BAMCIS concept: Begin planning, arrange for the reconnaissance, make the reconnaissance, complete the order, issue the order, and supervise. • This concept was taught at the beginning of his Marine Corps career and can be…
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Send me a Text Message. Dennis celebrates recording his 100th career advice podcast after two years, believing it helps listeners worldwide.توسط Dennis Guzik
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Send me a Text Message. Dennis returns after a brief family health issues, promising career advice from his podcast "The Ultimate Podcast." He discusses a quote from Stoic philosopher Epictetus: "The quality of your work reflects the quality of your character." Character is defined as integrity, honesty, and acting in others' best interests. Good w…
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Send me a Text Message. Ever found yourself sweating bullets over a major decision that had to be made on the fly? I, Dennis Guzik, a former Marine turned career guru, bring battle-tested strategies to your everyday decision-making conundrums in our latest episode, "Decision Points." With my military background, I'm here to help you navigate throug…
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Send me a Text Message. When preparing for an interview, presentation is key: Dress the Part: Ensure your clothes are clean and professional. Making a polished impression is crucial, particularly when meeting higher-ups. Know the Field: Go beyond the job description and understand the company you're hoping to join. Your research demonstrates both c…
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Send me a Text Message. Dennis discusses two contradictory findings regarding working remotely or in-office during Covid. Companies that force employees back into the office see lower morale and higher turnover. However, remote workers were promoted 31% less frequently. The first piece of advice is to decide what you want from your life and job - p…
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Send me a Text Message. One Step at a Time Dennis Guzik provides career advice based on his experience as a Marine Corps leader, corporate manager, and current career consultant. · He discusses focusing on the first step rather than feeling overwhelmed by the journey ahead. Taking things one step at a time allows steady progress up the "staircase" …
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Send me a Text Message. Dennis Guzik, The Old Jarhead, gives career advice to new leaders who have just been promoted. New leaders should treat leadership like any other skill that requires lifelong learning. Suggests studying Marine Corps leadership principles online and reading books on leadership from recommended reading lists. Finding a mentor,…
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Send me a Text Message. · Dennis Guzik discussed defining small successes and focusing on achievable goals to measure progress. · Doing what you love is not enough; one must also be good at it and ensure there is a market for it. · Admitting what you do not know and seeking information is better than bluffing. · Sharing information with others stre…
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Send me a Text Message. Dennis Guzik discusses his four f's for submitting a resume: fire, follow up, file, and forget. The first step is to "fire it off" by sending in the resume as soon as possible after becoming aware of an open position. The second step is to "follow up" within a couple of days by contacting the hiring manager or HR to confirm …
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Send me a Text Message. Picture this - a young man standing at the door of a local campus bar, trying to control a rowdy crowd. That was me, Dennis Guzik, before I embarked on the first leg of my diverse career journey as a Marine Corps officer. This episode of Be the Ultimate podcast is a wander through the labyrinth of my professional life, where…
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Send me a Text Message. Are you striving to advance your career, but find yourself stuck in a rut? Join us this week as the Old Jarhead imparts wisdom rooted in his extensive career experiences. We embark on an exciting exploration of Dr. Jordan Peterson's enlightening book "Twelve Rules for Life", focusing especially on the rule - ensuring your li…
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Send me a Text Message. Are you striving to advance your career, but find yourself stuck in a rut? Join us this week as the Old Jarhead imparts wisdom rooted in his extensive career experiences. We embark on an exciting exploration of Dr. Jordan Peterson's enlightening book "Twelve Rules for Life", focusing especially on the rule - ensuring your li…
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Send me a Text Message. Dennis Guzik can help you develop a plan and achieve success in all areas of your life. His Be The Ultimate podcast will inspire and motivate you to take action towards becoming more successful. You know that you need to be successful in all areas of your life, but it's hard to know where to start. Most people never achieve …
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