“The greatest opportunity you have in your career is when you’re happy in it.” I’m excited to have Dr. Benjamin Ritter with me on today’s episode of The Workplace Therapist Show to talk about authoring a career you love. Together, we cover how to retain talent and the three buckets where leaders need to live for their teams.

Dive In:

03:30 “Two of the largest influences on what I thought was a job had nothing to do with sitting behind a desk.” Meet Dr. Benjamin Ritter and get his perspective on what a “career” is.

06:30 When you work where you don’t want to work, you look for reasons and ways to get out. Hear how Benjamin utilized this feeling to flip the script.

10:45 “When you start to pay attention, things start making sense” – Benjamin on his pathway to coaching.

14:00 Benjamin explains why a lot of leaders are “looking for permission to change.”

18:00 Benjamin shares his thoughts on why the Great Resignation is a “quitters market.” He and Brandon discuss why a lack of clarity can hurt a professional before they make a switch. (Clarity + Confidence = Action)

23:00 Opening the job board may seem like a proactive way to get the job you want… but it’s not. Benjamin shares the first step after gaining clarity and confidence. (Hint: simply applying to jobs or reaching out directly to the HR contact is not going to drive the best results.)

20:00 Happy where you are right now? Benjamin shares tips for fostering relationships even when times are good. “The greatest opportunity you have in your career is when you’re happy in it.”

30:50 “If you wait to consider a new job when you’re unhappy, you’re going to carry some of that energy with you.” – Brandon

33:00 So, how do we retain talent? How do we create environments that promote career growth? Benjamin answers by highlighting the importance of regular one-on-ones.

35:00 Brandon and Benjamin discuss the “three buckets” where leaders need to live for their team.

39:00 Benjamin’s Life Hack: “Always dig a little deeper; every onion has layers.”

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