Ridin’ Shotgun with Jason Anthoine

As many of us know, you have to change your oil and filters on your car regularly to keep it running in tip-top shape. But did you know that the same thing is true at work? Your work filters get old and clogged and worn out, too. It's time to change them.

New cars are great at moving people from Point A to Point B. But older cars, those that are sturdy and reliable and have a lot of miles on them, excel at simply moving people. You need both kinds of leaders in your company to get you to where you want to be.

The more you look out the windshield, the faster you can go and the smaller all that stuff behind you gets in your rearview mirror.

If you think you can't do something, you're probably right. Because just thinking that you can't gives you a great excuse to not even try. I know a handyman who has every right to think that way. But he doesn't. And that's made all the difference.

The longer that brisket sits on the smoker, the better it's going to be. Kinda like you and your career. You're pretty good in year one, no doubt. But your best stuff takes years to perfect...and is worth the wait.

Some of the things you say all the time may mean something to you but may mean absolutely nothing to someone else.

Don't let the equivalent of a bowl of Grape-Nuts ruin your change initiative.

The last thing you want to do while running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, is to turn around and run at them. Running with them is the key to survival. Which is true no matter what kinds of bulls you're dealing with.

We've all been there...totally befuddled by the whip end of a process or a decision that's obviously the result of groupthink. No one person in their right mind could have possibly come up with something like this all by themselves, right? Right. So let's fix that, following the sage advice from Men in Black.

Everyone has a particular set of skills. But some folks are simply more skillful than others. Here's a bit about why and how that is and what to do about it.

In this episode, Jason explains why companies should say less and do less, on purpose.

Jason explains how growing up in a blue collar home in Fort Valley, Ga., kicked off his 35-year career journey, a trip that has now come full circle with the refocus and relaunch of his consultancy.

You're in a tough spot when you have to make a choice between two really good options, an enviable calamity Jason found himself in early in his career. And while it was a tough decision, the choice he made has made all the difference, though, admittedly, it has not been nearly as delicious.

Jason explains the concept of Brand = Experience Squared and how the combination of Customer Experience and Employee Experience truly defines a brand/company. He also shares the massive opportunity for IC folks around the relationship side of the Employee Experience part of that equation.

Ride along as Jason explains how most folks are usually looking for validation, not just something of value

Settle in with Jason for a heartwarming story about a simple solution to a complex problem

Sure, a full loaf of bread is what most people want. But not everyone, according to Jason.

Miss Clara and Tom the Cat were two of Jason's inspirations for how to delight employees.

Jason shares why most turnover is a choice and that you have as much as you're willing to accept.

Jason explains how speed cubing was a perfect way to prepare for unscrambling all kinds of comms challenges at work.

Jason shares a lesson from a legendary college football coach on the power of staying connected.

Jason explains the difference between Big IC and little ic and the importance of centralizing some internal comms while standardizing all the others.

A storycast where Jason Anthoine celebrates 35 years of communications courage, accomplishments and calamities. This episode sets the stage(coach) for what to expect.