Podcast Episode 6: 5 Teamwork Takeaways from the Blizzard of 2017

Check out the above video! I love it because it shows some of the amazing teamwork that happened during the blizzard of 2017. Those are just some of the efforts we went through to tell the important stories during that historic event.

It's in tough times that people show their true character. This week the people at my television station showed superior teamwork and heart when covering the blizzard of 2017. Our families are like yours- affected by the storm. We are a part of this community and feel it is an honor when you turn to us to find out important information. 

It was the teamwork I witnessed- not only in my newsroom- but also in the community that inspired me to do this week's podcast. I saw neighbor helping neighbor, stranger helping stranger. It was truly inspirational. 

For this week's podcast I want to talk TEAMWORK. 

I talk with some of my coworkers to get their insight on the newsroom's teamwork during the storm and I also share my 5 teamwork takeaways from the blizzard of 2017. It's a great behind the scenes perspective of what we were going through that some may find fascinating. I hope you enjoy this week's podcast. Did you experience or witness some noteworthy teamwork? Leave me a comment below. I'd love to hear about it!

Kate Middleton's 'Uniform'

And here we all thought that she just displayed effortless style that translated from day to night!

Well, I'm pretty sure it does, to be honest with you. British Vogue's editor-in-chief Alexandra Shulman was recently quoted as saying about the princess "Dressing up, that's a professional side to her. It's a sort of uniform, all those lovely couture costumes."

I L-O-V-E Kate Middleton's style. Even when she wasn't a royal she still had style. I look at her, and although I know she has 'people', her style comes from her ability to put together basics and make them look fabulous.

Me.... not so much. I have my 'work JoDee' look and then my 'mom JoDee' look. They are like Day and Night! LOL


I know... I'm feeling very brave sharing the before and after! haha But, really. In my private life I love letting my skin breathe, wearing my glasses and wearing comfy workout clothes! At work- I glam it up!

Oh, don't get me wrong, if you look at my Pinterest site, you will see I do have casual style likes- it's just when it comes to executing I tend to fall short in the casual department.

Do you have two different sides to your fashion? How do you pull yourself together when you don't have to? I'd love some tips to up my casual game!

Press: Price Chopper View

 My husband was recently featured in Price Chopper's View Magazine. Initially I thought it was an internal magazine for employees only (he works there)- but I just realized it was available at all Price Choppers- so I thought I'd share the news with you- just in case you still have your June edition and like to check out the details.

The Gunk

It's been a tough go in the Kenney house. Two weeks ago my youngest daughter got strep. She had to stay home from school a day. Last week my son got a virus. He had to stay home a day. Yesterday my youngest daughter woke up with the virus. She had to stay home again. We've had snow days-- where the kids had to stay home and 1/2 days at school--- where the kids had to come home early.

They are my priority... obviously. I love to be home with them--- just not for these reasons. I wish I could say we were taking a little trip or maybe just sitting around enjoying some down time, but we haven't. It's been a stressful couple of weeks that I've dealt with by getting some short but killer workouts in... when I can... doing a little bit of writing and scrap booking. It's better to do a little something than nothing at all right?

The positive side- I've gotten a lot of mommy and me time. My bucket is full of hugs and kisses and I can tell my kids appreciate the extra attention... and I have enjoyed giving it to them

I can't wait for the spring weather to arrive. Our home lucked out with absolutely no illnesses this winter... until 2 weeks ago. We were home free.... so close... yet so far away. I'm looking forward to putting my laundry on the line, airing out my house and feeling the warm sun and a mild breeze. Until then I'm just going to keep my fingers crossed that my eldest daughter is able to avoid the gunk that's going around our house. 

Yah-booo?

Earlier this week a memo was leaked where a human resources manager communicated a directive from Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer that says effective June they will no longer allow people to work remotely from home.

This has shocked many since Mayer just had a baby. Reports even say she's had a nursery built next to her office so she can be near her child. Many women applauded her for breaking that so-called glass ceiling and becoming a CEO of a major company.

She has been on Fortune magazine's annual list of America's 50 Most Powerful Women in Business in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

Women have looked to her sweet mom-like appearance and said YES! A woman... a mom did it! She's having her cake and eating it too... and maybe one day we can be that powerful too! I can see all the ladies out there cheering her on... dressed in their suits with a slight stain from something breakfastish said with a kid on one hip and briefcase in the other hand. Confession:  I write this with a jelly stain on my new pants.

Heck! Glamor Magazine named her their Woman of the Year in 2009.... but this move? It has baffled many women... and men. Many people saying she is taking us back to another era and hindering a woman's....a parents.... ability to be able to work and care for their child.

Doesn't she know that most of the people who work for her don't make her salary, can't hire help and have come to rely on the flexibility benefit that Yahoo provided? It was a perk... a BIG perk... that made people enjoy working there... I suspect.

What if you are a parent and your child is sick? Now instead of working from home- you must call out sick as well. What about a weather delay to a school? Yep- instead of getting on that conference call from home- you must call out.

Federal law protects time off for new parents-- thank goodness some may say--- since Mayer only took 2 weeks off to recuperate from giving birth. I took 3 months... for all 3 of my children. That's an eternity in TV time- but I love my employer for being supportive and telling me they will miss me but to take my time.

It may be hard to understand her move- but she justifies it by saying "Some of the best decisions and insights come from hallway and cafeteria discussions, meeting new people and impromptu team meetings". She is trying to revolutionize and revive Yahoo- and she wants all great minds to come together. Can you blame her for that? Perhaps one of the best ideas to revive the company is not being presented because the virtual worker doesn't think it's that important.

What do you think? Do you think Yahoo will lose some employees because they just can't afford to work in a traditional job? Or do you think it's a great idea to have all employees under one roof? Weigh in.

What Kind Of Boss Do You Have?

What kind of boss do you have? I came across an interesting article that offers advice on how to deal with 10 types of bosses.

They talked to the Author of Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant who said employees waste 19 hours a week worrying about what their bosses say and do. Wow- that's a shock--- but I can see it happening.

If you have a Micro Manager- they say don't buck the effort- embrace it... over share and keep them in the loop.

On the other hand if your boss is a Manipulator- learn how to say no by providing alternatives.

 Does your boss like to be a friend, a shouter, a nitpicker? Click on over to the article to learn how to deal with them.

Let me know- what kind of boss do you have? How do you deal with them?

Bad Co-Worker Habits

THIS article cracked me up! Do you think you irritate your co-worker? You may not think so- but check out the list of offending habits according to Monster for Yahoo.

*I mean really-- why is it the guy who wears the worse cologne wears:
 TOO MUCH OF IT???

Or how bout that troublemaker on the conference call? Are you that person?

Doesn't that motor mouth know when to zip it???? JEEZE!

I must admit- I laugh hysterically because I realize I am an offender! haha! I bring in aromatic food! Listen- I absolutely love my Chef husband's cooking and I love leftovers! That means sometimes I have a garlic filled Tupperware container. Oh- and confession: one of my favorite low carb veggies (and I eat a lot of it) is sauteed vinegar cabbage. Haha- I can't believe I just told you that- but I love it!

Are you an offender? Click on over to see some of the other items listed as bad habits and let me know? You have to have something that makes you just a little odd--- something?