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Insights, advice and guidance for all members of the financial services industry and anyone else who is looking for ways to improve themselves personally and professionally. These episodes are presented by Michael Hausknost, an industry veteran with nearly four decades of experience. As you will learn by listening to this podcast’s trailer (Episode 0); Michael has held a variety of senior management roles throughout his career across the whole spectrum of financial services.
Episodes
34 episodes
S:2 E:2 - The Power of Women in Financial Services
A timely reminder for all members of the financial services industry as to where "their bread is buttered" and a call to action. Michael Hausknost discusses the importance of focusing equally on qualitative issues when engaging with clien...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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5:56
S:2 E:1 - New Experiences
Learn what is up next for your host, Michael Hausknost, as he embarks upon new adventures to add to his own experience.
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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4:51
S:1 E: 32 - New Beginnings
Listen to your host, Michael Hausknost, as he shares with you how even the most difficult obstacles can be overcome and how, in a business context, you can move beyond professional setbacks and/or changes.
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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5:44
S:1 E:31 - Are you sleeping well at night?
In a cross-over episode with the L.I.F.E. Podcast, your host, Michael Hausknost, asks that pivotal question to make sure you are doing everything necessary to protect your loved ones and to prepare for a successful future, whether that’s retire...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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6:15
S:1 E:30 - Be A Role Model - Every Day
Be that exceptional person who everyone looks up to for the behaviors you model. It’ll make you stand out in business and in your personal life. Listen to our host, Michael Hausknost, give you a few pointers so you too can be extraordinary!
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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7:09
S:1 E:28 - Greener Grass - or is it?
In today’s frenzied job market it’s easy to “jump ship and look for that greener grass on the other side of the fence”. Listen to your host Michael Hausknost, as he imparts some key knowledge points as to when to “jump” and what to look for ...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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5:38
S:1 E:27 - Let’s get physical
Summer is the best time to pick up good exercise habits that will form a strong foundation to be your best self when it comes to your work product. Your host, Michael Hausknost, provides you with the easy steps to incorporate a healthy exercise...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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5:20
S:1 E: 26 - Old Dogs - New Tricks!
Almost in time for the “Dog Days of Summer”, here is your opportunity to become fully versed in new tricks all the time and be a life-long learner. Listen to our host, Michael Hausknost, share his experiences and moves to remain relevant over a...
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6:20
S:1 E: 25 - Take Time off already!
Congratulations to us! It’s our 25th episode and is it an important one, especially during the summer time. Too many of us never or rarely take time off from work, so stop it!Learn from our host, Michael Hausknost how you can learn to e...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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5:50
S:1 E: 24 - Take Charge!
Have you ever really taken charge of your career, your personal life, today’s lunch order? Whatever you need to take charge of, listen to our host Michael Hausknost to learn how you can take charge and stay in charge of YOU!
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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5:28
S:1 E:23 - Be Great, Not Just Good
It’s not enough to be good today, you have to be great, but what does that really mean and can you achieve greatness in your career? Listen to this week’s episode to learn more and take advantage of what our host, Michael Hausknost, shares here...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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6:35
S:1 E:22 - Building Your Referral Network
Nothing helps you grow your business like an effective referral network. Listen to your host, Michael Hausknost, for some great insights on how to build and maintain your own referral network that will keep on giving!
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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7:13
S:1 E:21 - First Impressions - The Elevator Pitch!
In the third installment of our mini-series on “Selling”, here is your opportunity to build your own perfect elevator pitch (or pitches). Follow along with our host, Michael Hausknost, as he lays out, in simple steps, how to create and use the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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7:17
S:1 E:20 - First Impressions - what’s your brand?
The second of our “Selling” mini-series, today’s episode is devoted to making the right first impression and building a brand, on social media as well as in-person. Our host, Michael Hausknost shares some great insights and practical examples t...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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6:41
S:1 E:19 - Selling - what, me???
So many of us have an unnatural fear of having to sell something. We’re almost as afraid of that than we are of public speaking and yet both are required to be a successful professional. Episodes 19 through 21 represent a “mini-series” of episo...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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6:56
S:1 E:18 - Unconscious Biases - We all have them!
How do we deal with something we’re not even really aware of? Listen to your host Michael Hausknost as he walks you through becoming aware of your unconscious biases and effectively dealing with them. There is no one who doesn’t have unconsciou...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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5:23
S:1 E:17 - Back At the Office - At Last! Or.... Oh No!
Now that vaccinations have picked up steam and more and more of the country is reopening are you ready to open the office back up (as an employer) or go back to the office (as an employee)? Listen to the insights on how to approach this r...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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6:47
S:1 E: 16 - Diversity - Embrace It!
Diversity is a fact of life and something we must all embrace in our daily professional and personal lives. Listen to our host, Michael Hausknost, explain why diversity is good for all of us, as we are all one people.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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5:15
S:1 E: 15 - Philanthropy - Start Early!
In this episode Michael Hausknost discusses the importance of philanthropy and outlining a clear path for giving back and supporting worthy causes in deed and action while furthering your own career.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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5:41
S: 1 E: 14 - Career Development
A must listen for everyone who works for a living. Stop letting things happen to you and take charge of your own career, no matter what stage of (professional) life you are in. Follow our hosts five simple steps to get started!
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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5:46
S:1 E: 13 - Focus on YOU!
We rarely take out time for ourselves - listen to this episode to learn how to incorporate a little “you time” into your day and become a better person for it, at home and at the office!
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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5:46
S:1 E:12 Leadership
Today’s episode provides the listener with some simple but important steps to develop leadership skills and to differentiate between “managing” and “leading”. Tune in now to learn some critical skills!
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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6:18
S:1 E:11 Democracy is NOT a Spectator Sport
Like everything else in life that impacts us, we can either let things happen to us, or we can help shape how they happen. The same is true for our democracy. Tune in and find out why it’s important for all of us to participate, no matter what ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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6:37