162. How To Survive Work Events, Long Meetings, And The Pepsi Flood Corporate Strategy podcast

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162. How to Survive Work Events, Long Meetings, and the Pepsi Flood

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We explore survival strategies for uncomfortable workplace situations that everyone faces but no one enjoys discussing. From overcrowded parties to endless meetings, we share practical tips for maintaining your sanity while still appearing engaged and professional.
• Why hiding in the bathroom or retreating into your phone makes things worse
• How to strategically position yourself at networking events by volunteering for useful tasks
• The art of gamification: turning boring meetings into mental challenges
• GROVER: a foolproof conversation framework for painless networking (Grow-up, Relationships, Occupation, Vacation, Eat, Relax)
• The empty glass escape plan: using drink refills as perfect conversation enders
• Why mirroring can keep conversations going with minimal effort
• Finding the sweet spot between showing up and preserving your mental health
• Creating artificial deadlines and time constraints to escape painful situations
Share this episode with anyone who's ever been trapped in a work event wishing they could escape. Your friends will thank you!
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Chapters

1. Bad Knees and Medical Disappointments (00:00:00)

2. Ranch, Carrots, and Biting Fingers (00:06:36)

3. Lord of the Rings Trivia Disaster (00:15:40)

4. Surviving Uncomfortable Work Situations (00:21:31)

5. GROVER: Ultimate Networking Conversation Framework (00:31:36)

6. The Pepsi Fruit Juice Flood (00:43:48)

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