How to make better decisions to achieve your career goals

Career Advice
Written By Max

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Chan With A Plan, host Max Chan speaks with Chris Templeton, Founder of Oh The Stories We Tell. Chris discusses his 3 question model that he has been developing since 2003 to help you make better decisions to further your career. The podcast also discusses current employer and employee dynamics and what companies need to change in order to retain and attract new employees to their company in the present and future.  

QUOTES

  • “When you start to recognize, oh my god, I can tell a more authentic story, people gravitate to that in a big way.” - Chris Templeton [18:36]

  • “I guarantee you the places that aren’t losing employees are places where the employees, feel like they are partners with leadership, as opposed to minions.” - Chris Templeton [22:39]

  • “I can take the most meaningful work in the world, and crush it with crappy management.” - Chris Templeton [31:14]

TIMESTAMPS

  • [1:13] Meet Chris

  • [2:45] Overview of Chris’ 3 Question Framework Model and how to apply it

  • [14:51] The importance on focusing on career fundamentals

  • [18:46] The power of career authenticity

  • [20:09] Discussing current employer and employee dynamics

  • [27:37] Leadership styles and which one will help build employee morale and loyalty

  • [29:53] The power of relationships in building your career

  • [32:22] How going to the office Monday to Friday is dead

  • [34:07] Importance of congruence

  • [35:58] How extrinsic perks don’t work long term to keep employee retention

  • [38:34] Importance of onboarding and how to keep a good working relationship going with your new team member

  • [40:35] The best work environment Chris has ever been in and why

  • [45:35] Feeling guilty for quitting your current job

  • [47:19] The main reason why professionals fail at building good relationships for their career

  • [50:07] Main thing Chris wants you to take away from his model and from this interview to help put your career in the right direction

  • [52:23] Biggest career challenge Chris had to overcome to get to where he is today

  • [54:25] Contacting Chris

  • [56:06] Outro

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