Podcasts about operation clusterpuck

On this episode we meet the authors of BS Incorporated and Operation Clusterpuck.  We tackle the sensitive topic of office politics and corporate friction with a comedic spin.  Jennifer Rock & Michael Voss spent 2 decades careening through corporate American and barely lived to write about it.  As company journalists, speechwriters and C-suite advisors they stockpiled insider stories and cautionary tales.

Jennifer wanted to be a writer when she grew up and initially pursued being a newspaper reporter. This led to the world of corporate communications including a 12 year stint in Best Buys' headquarters. Today, she is the co-owner of a communications company and co-author of Operation Clusterpuck. Learn more about her career journey and about her company at the links below. https://www.rockdotvoss.com/ Listen to more career journey at www.LearnFromOthers.org About Learn From Others Learn from Others is an educational podcast for students that highlights diverse career paths across the 16 career clusters identified by the United States Department of Education. Greg Stanley is the host and he interviews successful individuals about their careers, personal development, overcoming obstacles and even failures. This career podcast is one students can explore different career paths and learn from others so they can succeed.

Back on the show are the hilarious Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss, authors of Operation Clusterpuck, a book about how to overcome the everyday struggles of company culture. Find out why happy hour is essential for worker happiness and why we have to stop taking ourselves so seriously. For more, visit www.management30.com.   

Jennifer Rock and Mike Voss speak about their book, Operation Clusterpuck. They discuss how they escaped another mind sucking meeting to a local bar to map out writing a book to tell their story. Anyone who has worked in the corporate world can relate to many experiences told in this story. www.rockandvossbooks.com https://www.amazon.com/s?k=operation+clusterpuck&crid=17QG3EVZQN0WF&sprefix=operation+clu%2Caps%2C168&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_13

The podcast just caught up with the magic of connecting people across many miles!  This month, we welcome Michael Voss and Jennifer Rock, former corporate executives turned entrepreneurial authors who are passionate about entertaining and informing people about what is really happening when you're inside a large corporation.  From talking about their journeys to high ranking positions, to the burden of stress it put on their lives, to taking a big leap into storytelling through fictional writing that parallels many of their past experiences, they share  brilliant wisdom and important messaging that will help anyone dealing with bad business.   We also get to explore some of the characters, from their latest novel, "Operation Clusterpuck," who may or may not be inspired by real people that have worked with one or both of them.  We also debate whether Christopher Lambert needs to be a part of the third novel that they want to start writing soon.  Join us as we connected the two Bloomington's (Indiana and Minnesota) for a fast paced episode!   www.rockandvossbooks.com   www.facebook.com/rockandvossbooks

Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss are corporate communications experts, turned business humor writers, who spent two decades careening through corporate America and barely lived to write about it. Having worked with some of Minnesota’s largest and most dynamic companies, including Best Buy and Cargill, Jennifer and Michael’s 40+ years of corporate work experiences inspired and helped shaped many of the story lines and characters found in their books. Their latest book Operation Clusterpuck was released in November 2018, published by Wise Ink Publishing. Genres: Business / Fiction / HumorOperation Clusterpuck tells the funny, cynical but heartfelt story of Business Solutions, Inc. (BSI) — a U.S. corporation whose leaders have set in motion a series of disastrous projects that threaten to take the company down. BSI’s ragtag communications team once again gets pressed into action, juggling around-the-clock workloads, battling ruthless execs, and struggling to find meaning in their lives outside of work. “We wanted to tell the story of those unsung corporate heroes — the ones who are barely keeping their heads above water, but still do the right thing for their work ‘family,’ even when it’s not easy,” says coauthor Jennifer Rock. “Readers often tell us they recognize themselves and their co-workers in our novels,” adds coauthor Michael Voss. “We’re thrilled to reflect their work lives and experiences. Even if our stories might feel like a fun-house mirror.”https://rockandvossbooks.com

Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss are corporate communications experts, turned business humor writers, who spent two decades careening through corporate America and barely lived to write about it. Having worked with some of Minnesota’s largest and most dynamic companies, including Best Buy and Cargill, Jennifer and Michael’s 40+ years of corporate work experiences inspired and helped shaped many of the story lines and characters found in their books.   SHOW NOTES * Why Jennifer and Michael walked away from corporate life * What they want readers to take away from their novels * Why they write business fiction * The theme of Operation Clusterpuck * The company will always choose itself * The value of healthy business culture * How companies can become better at communication * The corporate struggle with remote work and flexible work schedules * The importance of middle managers * The challenge of managing people for the first time * How to communicate while co-authoring novels * Take your work seriously, but don't take yourself too seriously * Don't follow your dream; pursue it   You can connect with Jennifer and Michael at: https://facebook.com/rockandvossbooks https://twitter.com/mvoss23 https://twitter.com/jenniferrock https://instagram.com/rockandvossbooks/ http://rockandvossbooks.com/ You can buy Operation Clusterpuck at https://www.amazon.com/Operation-Clusterpuck-B-S-Incorporated-Novel-ebook/dp/B07KFRN3LV You can connect with Brian at www.brianrollo.com  

In this episode of Insights for Leading, Jeremy Couch interviews communications expert and author Jennifer Rock. They discuss a wide range of topics, from communication traps to avoid, examples of bad leadership, understanding what it takes to build a culture of teamwork, and how to be more purposeful in your career. In addition, they talk about Jennifer's book, Operation Clusterpuck, to discuss its themes and how it can help leaders and teams in today's corporate culture. To learn more about Jennifer and her company, visit: https://www.rockdotvoss.com/ To purchase the book, visit: https://amzn.to/32Kf7Cv

E25 Coming from last week’s episode talking talking some strengths coming from an interview with a corporate leader in a large company we wanted to take this week to talk the cons of corporate and how you can make it work for you if it’s what YOU want. This week we got to hang out with Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss who worked the corporate life for 25 years and left to start their jobs to start a communications consulting company for themselves. Their journey started when they had some trying times at their company and started writing their first book together B.S.Incorporated and later wrote the sequel Operation Clusterpuck which are both business fictional novels based off of real life situations behind closed boardroom doors and private jets. We talk ways to work against complacency at work, communication in your job or at your business with others, changes in technology creating changes in public communication, and pros and cons of having your own business or working for a large or small business.   In This Episode What really happens in the corporate world Difference between older and newer mentality of career priorities Communication Technological changes in our communication style in and our of business Fictional business novel? Did you know those existed? Rad! Differences between working small and large business or your own business. Don’t let a company make choices for you, choose your path Don’t let life happen to you If you like working at a corporate desk job, great keep doing that! Don’t sleepwalk You have to be ready to go Would changing in your current job make you happy? You still need to ‘work’ even when you have your dream job What is your funyun threshold? How do you measure success? Self awareness Authenticity There’s no replacement for face to face   Quotes   Every position he’s ever had in his career has just happened to him, he’s never been looking for them. - Jennifer Rock   “No company says ‘Here’s exactly the work/life balance that you deserve and I’m going to give you” Because if you ask a company to choose for you the company’s going to choose itself because thats what they are designed to do. You need to take control of your life and decide what works for you. - Jennifer Rock   If you decide you want to work 90 hours a week for a 45 billion dollar company, thats awesome! - Jennifer Rock   I understand the person that all of the sudden blows up and does exactly what they wanted to do and the person that worked something they hate for 90 years and looks back with regret, Life is fast paced and I understand how these things happen on both sides. - Host Dave Swillum   You have to be ready to go, I would never encourage someone to jump prematurely. Paychecks do stop coming, you need to be ready for that risk. - Michael Voss'   Jennifer and Michael's Links   www.rockandvossbooks.com   www.rockdotvoss.com    Waking Up From Work Podcast Links     Website www.wakingupfromwork.com   Instagram/Twitter @davewakeup   Facebook www.facebook.com/wakingupfromwork   Email wakeupfromworkpodcast@gmail.com   Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJeddF25VuWn8Eg3Fhy13fQ?view_as=subscriber   Dave’s audio business www.crawlspaceaudio.com

I’m an avid reader of novels. Most of what I read, however falls in the crime and mystery genre. I’d be pushed to name the last novel I read that was in the corporate setting. In fact, I’d be pushed to even be able to find one. That is until Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss came along. Jennifer and Michael are corporate communication experts and have just released Operation Clusterpuck. A thrilling read that will have you feeling like somebody is watching through your webcam. Listen as we talk through the novel, leadership lessons within it and how to stay afloat in the world of corporate America.

Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss spent two decades careening through corporate America and barely lived to write about it. As company journalists, speechwriters, and C-suite advisors, they stockpiled insider stories and cautionary tales, which they turned into two novels: B.S., Incorporated and Operation Clusterpuck. Both live near Minneapolis where they own a communications agency, speaking to groups of all sizes, and share their perspectives in publications like the Washington Post. Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss were corporate communications directors at Best Buy for many years.  One day they bowed out of a ‘soul-crushing’ meeting and stole away for a drink.  From that moment on, a new partnership formed.  They began to plan their first novel and 5 years later, they started their own communications firm.  They have since written two humorous novels showcasing parodies of corporate life, “B.S. Inc.” and “Operation Clusterpuck”. In this episode we discuss: How they are grateful for the years they worked together at Best Buy and how they discovered the need for something different in their professional lives. Jennifer’s story about going through a divorce while she was also making a significant career transition and what worked for her through the process. Michael’s story about being married with two children and how his decision to leave the corporate world was embraced and supported by his family. How they have written two humorous novels showcasing parodies of corporate life, called “B.S. Incorporated” and “Operation Clusterpuck.” How Michael and Jennifer talked about the planning steps and the thought process they engaged in to take the risk to leave steady employment. Listen, subscribe and read show notes at www.tammygoolerloeb.com/podcasts/ - episode 029

Michael Voss and Jennifer Rock write books about the corporate workplace. Not management books, but a darkly funny and all too recognisable novel about universal truths, from the agonies of working under a bad boss to the joy of finding free food in the break room. Their latest, 'Operation Clusterpuck', is newly available. We read it and wanted to hear more, in this podcast episode. So... did this stuff really happen to them? And why did they exchange their corporate jobs for making an impact by writing books, and co-founding their own communications agency? They get personal about their own stories, and inspiring about their views on transparent and honest internal communications. Referenced in this episode: A great taste of the Rock/Voss sense of humour, and choice of topic (video) https://www.rockandvossbooks.com/miscmayhem Where to order ‘Operation Clusterpuck’ and ‘B.S. Incorporated’: https://www.rockandvossbooks.com/

Today on the show I do my first interview with two guests. We all talk about writing and their incredibly entertaining books about life in the corporate world. They took the experience and funny stories they had collected in their years of working with many different corporations and put them together in two great books, with more to come hopefully.  If you have ever worked in an office you need to read these books and listen to this episode.  Operation Clusterpuck tells the funny, cynical but heartfelt story of Business Solutions, Inc. (BSI) — a U.S. corporation whose leaders have set in motion a series of disastrous projects that threaten to take the company down. BSI’s ragtag communications team once again gets pressed into action, juggling around-the-clock workloads, battling ruthless execs, and struggling to find meaning in their lives outside of work.  “We wanted to tell the story of those unsung corporate heroes — the ones who are barely keeping their heads above water, but still do the right thing for their work ‘family,’ even when it’s not easy,” says coauthor Jennifer Rock.  “Readers often tell us they recognize themselves and their co-workers in our novels,” adds coauthor Michael Voss. “We’re thrilled to reflect their work lives and experiences. Even if our stories might feel like a fun-house mirror.” Website: https://www.rockdotvoss.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/rockandvossbooks Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenniferrock --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/davidc/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/davidc/support

“You’ve got to put your money where your mouth is when it comes to culture.” - Jennifer Rock “Nobody wants to work with somebody has to know it all, say it all, and do it all.” - Michael Voss They've taken really good notes. Jennifer and Mike spent a combined 45 years in corporate America, being privy to behind closed door meetings in office and private jets and have produced a novel based on all the corporate drama and you can read all about in their 2nd book - Operation Clusterpuck: a B.S., Incorporated Novel. Learn their lessons, laugh, and get to know 2 people who tell fictional stories about corporate truths.    https://www.rockdotvoss.com/ https://www.rockandvossbooks.com/

Do you remember the Blue Shirts? This army of well-trained, huge-smiling, sales staff at Best Buy built the company to what it is today. Yes, they’ve been Amazon-ed a bit, but still they survive. The Blue Shirts are why. When everything else (huge product assortment, low prices, easy returns) are commoditized, only service will save you. And Best Buy’s sales staff serve. Bigtime. But how does Best Buy energize that 100,000-person army? Enter Jennifer Rock & Michael Voss. These two executives built the legendary employee communications function at Best Buy from the ground-up. They created the messaging & energy that electrified the Blue Shirts. After a decade of this work, Jennifer & Michael left to share their secrets. (You can get a glimpse in their new novel Operation Clusterpuck.) And you can listen to my 20-minute interview, where they reveal the secrets of outstanding employee communications.

Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss join Talking Business Now host Kelly Scanlon to discuss their journey from corporate communications professionals to business humor novelists.  During their tenures with some of the country's largest corporations, Rock and Voss stockpiled insider stories and cautionary tales that have inspired the characters and plot lines of their business novels. Their latest book, Operation Clusterpuck, was released in November 2018. Although their workplace novels are humorous, they carry serious messages about life balance and personal legacy. Tune in to find out the lessons their books hold for businesses everywhere.. Voss and Rock live near Minneapolis and own a communications agency called ROCKdotVOSS. In addition to business novel writing, they speak to groups of all sizes and share their perspectives in various publications. Connect with Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rockandvossbooks Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenniferrock /https://twitter.com/mvoss23 Jennfer Voss LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rockjennifer Michael Voss LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-voss  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kim sits down with Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss to discuss their book, Operation Clusterpuck: A B.s., Incorporated Novel. Listen in as they talk about what inspired the novel, share some stories, and commiserate about corporate life.

Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss join host Denise Griffitts to share stories with actionable tips and advice to move your business dreams forward. In their words. "Following your dream" is too passive -- you have to pursue the hell out of it." Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss spent two decades careening through corporate America and barely lived to write about it. As company journalists, speechwriters, and C-suite advisors, they stockpiled insider stories and cautionary tales in their newest book 'Operation Clusterpuck'. “We wanted to tell the story of those unsung corporate heroes — the ones who are barely keeping their heads above water, but still do the right thing for their work ‘family,’ even when it’s not easy,” says coauthor Jennifer Rock.  “Readers often tell us they recognize themselves and their co-workers in our novels,” adds coauthor Michael Voss. “We’re thrilled to reflect their work lives and experiences. Even if our stories might feel like a fun-house mirror.” Facebook | Instagram | Jennifer Twitter | Jennifer LinkedIn | Michael Twitter | Miichael LinkedIn