How to Get What You Want
You already know what you want. The question is, do you know how to get it?
On How to Get What You Want, Susie Tomenchok shows you how to navigate the moments at work that actually determine your career. The conversations, decisions, and situations where what you say and how you show up shapes your career growth, leadership presence, and professional advancement.
Because getting what you want isn’t about being louder or more aggressive. It’s about how you think, how you position yourself, and how you handle those moments at work.
And whether you call it that or not, that’s negotiation.
Not the kind that feels pushy or uncomfortable. The everyday kind you’re already in.
When you decide to speak up in a meeting
When you ask for an opportunity
When you handle workplace conflict
When you position your ideas and advocate for your value
Each week, Susie breaks down real workplace scenarios, communication strategies, and mindset shifts so you can stop second-guessing yourself and start getting what you want in your career and your life.
How to Get What You Want
The difference between a manager and a leader with John Schanz
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In this episode, you will learn the difference between a manager and a leader. Business engineer John Schanz and author Susie Tomenchok dive into the benefits of having multiple mentors and the best ways to deal with self-doubt. Learn about navigating your way through business cultures and what it takes to become a leader through leverage.
A look at what we discuss:
[00:00:56] Meet John Schanz: Former Chief Network Officer at Comcast, mentor, and friend
[00:03:49] Making things out of technology was cool; making money with technology was cooler
[00:04:50] John’s Career: Phase 2
[00:07:16] Career highlights: From entry-level engineer to manager to becoming a leader
[00:09:23] What's the difference between a manager and a leader?
[00:12:50] Important people to look out for in growing your career
[00:16:10] 1-Minute Manager Book: Praise in public and punish in private
[00:18:33] Dealing with Self-doubt through the Three-Legged Stool philosophy
[00:21:32] Advice about organization cultures: Teamwork, Collaboration, & Finding Your Spot
[00:27:43] How have you used leverage in a positive way in your role as a leader?
[00:30:33] How would you define 'leverage'?
Connect with John
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnschanz/
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Remember, negotiation is more than a skill—it’s a mindset.
💕Susie
www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok
