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It sounds as pleasant as a trip to the dentist, but here's why you need to ask for a performance review, now.
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It sounds like a crazy, waste of time, but the best way to ensure that you'll ace your next job interview is to interview for jobs you don't want.
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Plus it will give you the chance to practice new responses to questions during the interview.
Interview for jobs you don't want, so you can get the next job you really do.
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I'll give you a strategy to avoid burnout. Look for things to stop doing entirely. Each one that you eliminate, frees you up to put more effort in the things that really matter to you, and to your boss.
A Not-To-Do list, put it on your To-Do list today.

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We can survive tough times, but only if we do it together.

I like #2 and #4. Shania Twain isn't hot right now and the pet/baby pictures would be OK in a series but not strong enough for a demo. It might confuse the listener as to what our tips are all about.

Try starting with a tease like "Ever wonder what your boss thinks of you?" I'm Bob Rosner with Workplace911, brought to you by Monster.com.

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Alternatively, we can put the commercial at the end. This will depend upon what the network and sponsor want to do, but my guess is they'll want it embedded.

I finished my other stuff so will read your speech next.

Denise

Bob Rosner wrote:
> Denise--I once mentioned to you that I wrote a bunch of spots on spec for
> McDonalds. They had Sherrie in them. Clearly, I would do these on my own.
> But before I sink a lot of time into it, I thought it would be helpful to
> get a quick reaction from you. I know you want to do more relevant stuff,
> lay offs, etc. But again, a bit of feedback would make this much more
> efficient for me. Cheers. Bob
>
> 1. ³Pet Pic Day²‹Case Studies (30 second script)
> B‹Today most communication is IM, email or texting.
> S‹You may feel disconnected,
> B‹even in the doghouse.
> S‹So how can we really connect?
> S‹One store had employees post their pet, or dream pet, pictures on a
> bulletin board,
> S‹then everyone tried to sniff out the owners.
> B‹Pet pic day, [sound effect of a dog bark] it¹ll give everyone something to
> chew on.
> S‹Or bring your baby pic, for a real who¹s who.
> B‹So build your connections,
> S‹and get out of the doghouse.
> B‹For more visit, McDonalds.com.
>
> 2. ³Not-To-Do list²‹Recipes for Success (30 second script)
> B‹More to-do items than time to do Œem? [add sound of ticking clock]
> S‹Instead of just stacking your do¹s,
> B‹write down your don¹ts,
> S‹with a Not-To-Do list.
> B‹Let¹s face it, there are tasks in our day that should be a low priority,
> S‹and some tasks should be a NO-priority.
> B‹A Not-To-Do list,
> S‹a great way to add time to your day,
> B‹so you¹ll have time to tackle the things that really matter.
> S‹For more, visit McDonalds.com
>
> 3. ³Shania Twain²‹McDonald¹s Great Starts (30 second script)
> S‹One of our favorite singers, Shania Twain, learned about service working
> at McDonalds,
> B‹Do you mean customer service?
> S‹No, something even more important, coworker service.
> B‹Instead of tearing down the people you work with,
> S‹with critical thinking and comments.
> B‹Try a post-positive.
> S‹Use a bulletin board and some post it notes,
> B‹to post positive comments about coworkers,
> S‹there can be prizes.
> B‹[Sung imitating Shania Twain, Sherrie does a great imitation] ³Man I feel
> like aŠwinner.²
> S‹For more, visit McDonalds.com
>
> 4. ³Goldilocks²‹Work Game Show (30 second script)
> S‹A work question for you. True or False. Decisiveness is the key to
> greatness.
> S‹I can¹t decide.
> B‹False, it¹s adaptability.
> S‹Circumstances change, and great people have to change with them.
> B‹Having more than one option, helps everyone adapt more effectively.
> S‹So be like Goldilocks with your next project.
> B‹Don¹t bring just one solution,
> S‹find one that¹s too hot,
> B‹one that¹s too cold,
> B&S‹and one that¹s just right.
> S‹Adaptability, grin and bear it. [sound effect of a growling bear]
> B‹For more, visit McDonald¹s.com
15 & 30 SECOND RADIO SCRIPTS

1. ETHICAL DILEMMAS AT WORK—15 second series:

MONDAY: This week we’re offering three do’s and a don’t for handling an ethical dilemma at work. DO number one, SEEK MORE OPTIONS. Often we’re not facing an ethical DI-lemma, but a TRI-lemma. Keep digging and you’ll probably find more options. For more, visit … (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

TUESDAY: This week we’re offering three do’s and a don’t for handling an ethical dilemma at work. DO number two, KNOW THE LAW. Ignorance may be bliss, but not in the court room. Know the law and company rules or risk the consequences. For more, visit … (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

WEDNESDAY: This week we’re offering three do’s and a don’t for handling an ethical dilemma at work. DO number three, SEEK ADVICE. Chances are that someone you know has successfully addressed this issue without going to jail. Pick their brains. For more, visit… (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

THURSDAY: This week we’re offering three do’s and a don’t for handling an ethical dilemma at work. DON’T JUST FOLLOW ORDERS. Blind adherence to your boss can leave you holding the bag. Create an email trail expressing your concerns. For more, visit… (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

FRIDAY: Our online poll question this week asked, Which movie title best describes your organizations approach to ethics at work? Do the Right Thing, 19%, Catch Me If You Can, 22%, Missing, 27%, and our top response, Little Shop of Horrors, 33%. For more, visit… (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

ETHICAL DILEMMAS AT WORK—30 second series:

This week we’re offering three do’s and a don’t for handling an ethical dilemma at work. DO number one, SEEK MORE OPTIONS. Often we’re not facing an ethical DI-lemma, but a TRI-lemma. DO number two, KNOW THE LAW. Ignorance may be bliss, but not in the court room. DO number three, SEEK ADVICE. Chances are that someone you know has successfully dealt with this without going to jail. DON’T JUST FOLLOW ORDERS. Blind adherence to your boss can leave you holding the bag. For more, visit… (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

Our topic this week is ethics at work, and our poll question asked, Which movie title best describes your organizations approach to ethics at work? Do the Right Thing, 19%, Catch Me If You Can, 22%, Missing, 27%, and our top response, Little Shop of Horrors, 33%. If you’re stuck in an ethical dilemma, try our three do’s and a don’t. Do seek more options, do know the law, do seek advice and don’t just follow orders. For more, visit… (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

2. HOW DO YOU WORK WITH A JERK?—15 second series:

MONDAY: This week we’re offering three do’s and a don’t for working with a jerk. DO number one, LEARN FROM OTHERS. Find someone who gets along with the jerk, buy them coffee and pick their brain for strategies in jerk management. For more, visit … (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

TUESDAY: This week we’re offering three do’s and a don’t for working with a jerk. DO number two, TALK TO THE JERK. Have you ever hated someone until you actually talked? Start a conversation and you just might find some common ground. For more, visit … (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

WEDNESDAY: This week we’re offering three do’s and a don’t for working with a jerk. DO number three, AVOID THE JERK. If they really push your buttons, then it may be best to just stay away. Life is too short to allow anyone to drive you crazy. For more, visit… (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

THURSDAY: This week we’re offering three do’s and a don’t for working with a jerk. DON’T GET ANGRY. This is often what the jerk is trying for, don’t play into their hands. Learn how to take a breath, smile and appear calm when you see them. For more, visit… (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

FRIDAY: Our online poll question this week asked, Which song title best describes your strategy for working with a jerk? “I Walk the Line”, 17%, “These Boots are Made For Walking,” (and one day they’ll walk all over you), 29%, “Walk On By”, 54%. For more, visit… (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

WORKING WITH A JERK—30 second series:

This week we’re offering three do’s and a don’t for working with a jerk. DO number one, LEARN FROM OTHERS. Find someone who gets along with the jerk and pick their brains. DO number two, TALK TO THE JERK. Have you ever hated someone until you actually talked? DO number three, AVOID THE JERK. If they really push your buttons, then it may be best to just stay away. DON’T GET ANGRY. Learn how to take a breath, smile and appear calm when you see them. For more, visit… (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

Our topic this week is ethics at work, and our poll question asked, Which song title best describes your strategy for working with a jerk? “I Walk the Line”, 17%, “These Boots are Made For Walking,” (and one day they’ll walk all over you), 29%, “Walk On By”, 54%.
If you have to work with a jerk, try our three do’s and a don’t. Do LEARN FROM OTHERS. Do TALK TO THE JERK. Do AVOID THE JERK. And DON’T GET ANGRY.
For more, visit… (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

3. How do you criticize your boss? —15 second series: (3 LINES)

MONDAY: This week we’re offering three do’s and a don’t for criticizing your boss and to live to tell the tale. Our first Do, LOOK IN THE MIRROR—are you a respected employee or a slacker or a troublemaker? The better your reputation the more you’ll be heard. For more, visit … (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

TUESDAY: This week we’re offering three do’s and a don’t for criticizing your boss and to live to tell the tale. Our second Do, BRING SOLUTIONS—problem-solvers are everywhere, problem solvers are precious. Always focus on solutions. For more, visit … (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

WEDNESDAY: This week we’re offering three do’s and a don’t for criticizing your boss and to live to tell the tale. Our third Do, WAIT FOR A GOOD MOOD—the better your boss’s mood, the greater the chance you’ll actually be heard. For more, visit… (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

THURSDAY: This week we’re offering three do’s and a don’t for criticizing your boss and to live to tell the tale. DON’T CRITICIZE IN PUBLIC—criticism is potentially embarrassing and should always be done in private. Don’t let loose lips sink you. For more, visit… (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

FRIDAY: Our online poll question this week asked, Which movie title best describes your bosses response when you offer criticism? Do the Right Thing, 21%, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, 23%, Missing, 23%, Apocalypse Now, 33%. For more, visit… (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

—30 second series: (6 LINES)

This week we’re offering three do’s and a don’t for criticizing your boss and to live to tell the tale. Our first Do, LOOK IN THE MIRROR—the better your reputation the more your comments will be heard. Our second Do, BRING SOLUTIONS—problem-solvers are a dime a dozen, while problem solvers are precious. Our third Do, WAIT FOR A GOOD MOOD—the better your boss’s mood, the greater the chance he or she will hear what you have to say. DON’T CRITICIZE IN PUBLIC—loose lips have sunk many a career.
For more, visit… (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

Our poll question asked, Which movie title best describes your bosses response when you offer criticism? Do the Right Thing, 21%, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, 23%, Missing, 23%, Apocalypse Now, 33%. If you need help criticizing the boss, try our three do’s and a don’t. Do, LOOK IN THE MIRROR. Do, BRING SOLUTIONS. Do, WAIT FOR A GOOD MOOD. And DON’T CRITICIZE IN PUBLIC. For more, visit… (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

4. HOW DO YOU CONDUCT A JOB INTERVIEW? —15 second series:

MONDAY: This week we’re offering three do’s and a don’t on how to conduct a job interview. Our first Do, PREPARE— the candidate can usually tell if you are looking at his or her resume for the first time. Show respect by doing your homework. For more, visit … (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

TUESDAY: This week we’re offering three do’s and a don’t for how to conduct a job interview. Our second Do, FOLLOW THE LAW—illegal questions like “Do you have kids” can be tempting, but avoid them because it’s tough to do interviews from jail. For more, visit … (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

WEDNESDAY: This week we’re offering three do’s and a don’t for how to conduct a job interview. Our third Do, LOOK AT THE OBVIOUS—checking dates, education and employers are a great way to see if the candidate is “truth-challenged.” For more, visit… (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

THURSDAY: This week we’re offering three do’s and a don’t for how to conduct a job interview. DON’T JUST LOOK IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR—look forward by asking for solutions to current problems facing your company. For more, visit… (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

FRIDAY: Our online poll question this week asked, Which movie title best describes the people who’ve interviewed you for a job? “The Terminator”, 6%, “Liar, Liar”, 15%, “Dumb and Dumber”, 18%, “Do the Right Thing” , 27%, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”, 33%. For more, visit… (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

—30 second series: (6 LINES)

This week we’re offering three do’s and a don’t for how to conduct a job interview. Do PREPARE—Show respect by doing your homework before the interview. Do FOLLOW THE LAW—illegal questions can be tempting, but avoid them. Do LOOK AT THE OBVIOUS—checking dates, education and employers are a great way to see if the candidate is “truth-challenged.” DON’T JUST LOOK IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR—look forward by asking for solutions to current problems facing your company. For more, visit… (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

Our topic this week is how to conduct a job interview, and our poll question asked, Which movie title best describes the people who’ve interviewed you for a job? “The Terminator”, 6%, “Liar, Liar”, 15%, “Dumb and Dumber”, 18%, “Do the Right Thing” , 27%, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”, 33%. Our three dos and a don’t for conducting job interviews are, Do PREPARE. Do FOLLOW THE LAW. Do LOOK AT THE OBVIOUS. DON’T JUST LOOK IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. For more, visit… (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

5. HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH CONFLICT AT WORK?—15 second series:

MONDAY: This week we’re offering three do’s and a don’t for dealing with conflict at work. Our first Do, SHARE RESPONSIBILITY. Fights are seldom 100% the other sides fault. Learn to accept your own responsibility for the mess. For more, visit … (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

TUESDAY: This week we’re offering three do’s and a don’t for dealing with conflict at work. Our second Do, LOOK TO FUTURE. I’ve found that constantly poking at the scab of past problems prevents healing. Focus on the future. For more, visit … (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

WEDNESDAY: This week we’re offering three do’s and a don’t for dealing with conflict at work. Our third Do, BE FLEXIBLE. Offer to buy the person you’re struggling with a cup of coffee to brainstorm new solutions to your problem. Be more flexible and they might too. For more, visit… (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

THURSDAY: This week we’re offering three do’s and a don’t for dealing with conflict at work. DON’T JUST FOCUS ON YOUR WANTS. When it comes to conflict, it’s better to leave the wants out of the conversation and to just focus on your needs. For more, visit… (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

FRIDAY: Our online poll question this week asked, Which movie title best describes your strategy for dealing with conflict at work? Apocalypse Now, 19%. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, 31%. And our top response, Easy Rider, 50%. For more, visit… (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

—30 second series: (6 LINES)

This week we’re offering three do’s and a don’t for handling conflict at work. Do—SHARE RESPONSIBILITY. Learn to accept your responsibility for the mess. Do—LOOK TO FUTURE. Constantly poking at the scab of past problems prevents healing. Do—BE FLEXIBLE. Show the other side some flexibility and you might be surprised at how they respond. Don’t—DON’T JUST FOCUS ON YOUR WANTS. When it comes to conflicts it’s better to leave the wants out of the conversation and to just focus on your needs. For more, visit… (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

Our topic this week is conflict at work, Our online poll question this week asked, Which movie title best describes your strategy for dealing with conflict at work? Apocalypse Now, 19%. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, 31%. Easy Rider, 50%. If you’re stuck in a conflict at work, try our three do’s and a don’t. Do—SHARE RESPONSIBILITY. Do—LOOK TO FUTURE. Do—BE FLEXIBLE. Don’t—DON’T JUST FOCUS ON YOUR WANTS. For more, visit… (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

6. —15 second series:

MONDAY: This week we’re offering three do’s and a don’t for
For more, visit … (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

TUESDAY: This week we’re offering three do’s and a don’t for
For more, visit … (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

WEDNESDAY: This week we’re offering three do’s and a don’t for
For more, visit… (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

THURSDAY: This week we’re offering three do’s and a don’t for
For more, visit… (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

FRIDAY: Our online poll question this week asked,
For more, visit… (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

—30 second series: (6 LINES)

This week we’re offering three do’s and a don’t for
For more, visit… (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)

Our topic this week is ethics at work, and our poll question asked,
If you’re stuck in an ethical dilemma, try our three do’s and a don’t.
For more, visit… (sponsors web page, ABC web page with sponsors ad, ???)