Weldon Long explains how his FEAR framework helped turn him from three-time ex-convict to a New York Times bestselling author and top sales expert.   You'll Learn: How Weldon went from being a dropout and convict to a star salesperson A five-step process for getting what you want from others Achieving more consistent results through the FEAR framework   About Weldon: Weldon Long is a high school dropout who spent 13 years in prison for robbery, money laundering, and mail fraud. While in prison, Weldon started studying; earning his GED, BS in Law, and MBA in Management. Then, at 39 years old, Weldon was released. While living in a homeless shelter, Weldon landed a commission-only sales position and quickly became the company's top sales leader. In 2004 he opened his own heating and cooling business and grew it into a multimillion-dollar enterprise. He now trains the sales teams at major Fortune 500 corporations including FedEx, Farmers, and Home Depot.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep373 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Karen Wickre shares ways both introverts and extroverts can grow their networks without that transactional feeling.You’ll Learn:1) A pro-tip for how to build up your network despite social anxiety2) How to farm for contacts instead of hunting for them3) The strength of weak tiesAbout KarenKaren Wickre is the former Editorial Director at Twitter, where she landed after a decade-long career at Google. She is a member of the Board of Visitors for the John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships at Stanford University, and serves on the boards of the International Center for Journalists, the News Literacy Project, and the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. She has been a featured columnist for Wired.com and is a cofounder of Newsgeist, an annual gathering conference fostering new approaches to news and information. She is the author of Taking the Work Out of Networking and lives in San Francisco.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsored Message: Poshmark lets you shop from millions of closets across America – use code job5 for $5 off your first purchaseKaren’s book: Taking the Work out of Networking: An Introvert’s Guide to Making Connections That CountKaren’s website: www.KarenWickre.comResearch: Will This Year’s College Grads Job-Hop More Than Previous Grads?Research: The Strength of Weak TiesBook: Never Eat Alone, Expanded and Updated: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time by Keith FerrazziBook: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan CainBook: The Lonely City: Adventures in the Art of Being Alone by Olivia LaingTool: WhatsAppPrevious episode: 184: Building Your Network Before You Need It with Dr. Ivan MisnerView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep372.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nationally acclaimed speaker and long-time Sports Illustrated editor Don Yaeger highlights the key differences that make a great team.   You'll Learn: How every organization is changing the world in some way Key practices that can bring your team’s “why” to life How great teams address dysfunction   About Don: Don Yaeger is a nationally acclaimed inspirational speaker, longtime Associate Editor of Sports Illustrated, and author of over 30 books, eleven of which have become New York Times Best-sellers. His messages focus on achieving greatness. He began his career at the San Antonio Light in Texas, and also worked at the Dallas Morning News and the Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville before going to work for Sports Illustrated.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep371 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Professor and mentalist Jack Nasher shares compelling research revealing how conveying additional confidence perceived competence.    You'll Learn: The two things that enhance your perceived competence and how you can show them How to optimally manage expectations How likability and attractiveness play into perceived competence   About Jack: Jack Nasher is on the faculty of Stanford University and the widest read business psychologist in continental Europe. An Oxford graduate, he has worked with the UN, the European Court of Justices, and Skadden. He is the founder of the NASHER Negotiation Institute and is a leading expert on reading and influencing people. A member of the Society of Personality and Social Psychology and a principle practitioner with the Association of Business Psychologists, he has spoken at TEDx and he also performs as a mentalist at the world-renowned Magic Castle in Hollywood.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep370 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New York Times bestselling author Dan Schawbel discusses appropriate uses of technology and how to find fulfillment in your career.   You’ll Learn: How to set career expectations Three tips for increasing productivity and improving work relationships How (and when!) to use technology to improve relationships   About Dan Dan Schawbel is a New York Times bestselling author, Partner and Research Director at Future Workplace, and the Founder of both Millennial Branding and WorkplaceTrends.com. Through his companies, he’s conducted dozens of research studies and worked with major brands including American Express, GE, Microsoft, Virgin, IBM, Coca Cola and Oracle. Dan has interviewed over 2,000 of the world’s most successful people, including Warren Buffett, Anthony Bourdain, Jessica Alba, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and me! He is the host of “5 Questions with Dan Schawbel”, a podcast where he interviews a variety of world-class humans by asking them 5 questions in less than 15 minutes. In addition, he has written countless articles for Forbes, Fortune, TIME, The Economist, The Harvard Business Review, and others that have combined generated over 15 million views. Schawbel has been profiled or quoted in over 2,000 media outlets. He has been recognized on several lists including Inc. & Forbes Magazines “30 Under 30.”   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep369 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Focusmate founder and CEO Taylor Jacobson breaks down how tribal psychology and accountability work partners can do wonders for your work and life.   You'll Learn:  The biggest distraction drivers in the workplace Four streamlined to-do list hacks Why NOT to rely on willpower   About Taylor: Taylor is the founder and CEO of Focusmate building productivity software that works when nothing else will. He's a trained executive coach with clients like Yale, Cornell, and Wharton, a wannabe adventurer and a recovering pizza addict turned holistic  health aspirant.   For transcript , links, and shownotes, visit www.awesomeatyourjob.com/ep368.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Speech coach and ex-opera singer Allison Shapira teaches tips and tricks for better projecting your voice.   You'll Learn: How you’re likely breathing wrong and what to do about it Three ways the power of your voice is reduced The key things most people neglect when preparing for a speech   About Allison: Allison is the CEO/Founder of Global Public Speaking LLC. A former opera singer and TEDx speaker, she teaches at the Harvard Kennedy School and offers keynote speeches, workshops, and executive coaching for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and nonprofits around the world. Allison works with global brands as a highly-rated speaker, trainer, and executive coach. She also travels around the world teaching leadership communication to help women leaders grow their business, run for office, or launch a nonprofit. She holds a master’s in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School, is a member of the National Speakers Association, and is an internationally-renowned singer/songwriter who uses music as a way to help others find their voice and their courage to speak. She speaks Italian and Hebrew and has studied 8 other languages.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep367 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Negotiate Anything podcast host Kwame Christian lays out the compassionate curiosity framework and how to apply it to negotiations with others and with yourself for any aspect of your life.   You'll Learn: How and why to deal with our “inner toddler” in high-stakes conversations How being persuadable makes you persuasive Two key phrases for when you don’t know what to say   About Kwame: Kwame is a corporate attorney with a passion for using negotiation and the psychology of persuasion to help clients get the best deals possible. HisTEDx Talk, Finding Confidence in Conflict, was viewed over 24,000 times in 24 hours and Kwame also hosts the top negotiation podcast in the country, Negotiate Anything. The show has been downloaded over 250,000 times and is a resource for business professionals in over 140 different countries.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep365 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wharton Career Director and Author of Switchers Dr. Dawn Graham shows how to make yourself an attractive candidate during a career switch.   You'll Learn: The number one advantage of being a switcher Three tips for rebranding yourself on LinkedIn How to answer the “Why do you want this job?” question   About Dawn: Dr. Dawn Graham is a career switch coach, Wharton Lecturer & EMBA Career Director, author, licensed psychologist, Forbes contributor, and Sirius XM Radio Host of the popular "Career Talk" show. She combines her experience as an Expert Career Coach, Licensed Psychologist, and Former Recruiter to give career switchers the strategies they need to break through obstacles and land the job they want.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep365 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

inkWELL Press Founder & CEO Tonya Dalton gives her take on being more productive daily by figuring out and focusing on your passions instead of on other people’s fires.   You'll Learn: Where overwhelm truly comes from How to craft the three components of your personal North Star Approaches for doing a brain dump that boosts productivity   About Tonya: Tonya Dalton is a highly sought-after productivity expert and successful entrepreneur. Tonya started her current business, inkWELL Press, in 2014 and quickly built it into a seven-figure company providing organizational tools & education to thousands of people around the globe. Her goal is to help you use the power of productivity to achieve your dreams and find fulfillment in all aspects of your life. She’s also the host of   Productivity Paradox.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep364 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andy Hill shares how he got his pay bumped in three different ways...and how to keep that money from flowing out.   You'll Learn: How to figure out when you should change companies Tips to boost the trait that helps you get a pay bump The best mental trick for saving money   About Andy: Andy Hill is award-winning corporate event marketing professional that has managed programs for luxury brands such as Gulfstream, Bentley and Audi of America. During his 15-year career, he's grown from entry level to Director level by exceeding his client's and his management's expectations each year.  Andy also hosts a podcast called Marriage, Kids and Money that helps young families grow their wealth. The podcast was nominated by Plutus as "Best New Personal Finance Podcast" in 2017. He has partnered with brands such as Quicken Loans, Credit Sesame and Tomorrow to spread a message of financial wellness and security.  His podcast and blog can be found at MarriageKidsandMoney.com and you can connect with Andy professionally on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrussellhill     View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep363 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Maryann Karinch shares how to give information-rich responses and make connections that will steer conversations and interactions in your favor.   You'll Learn: The difference between answering vs. responding Three ways to use keywords for memorability Body language tips for forming a connection   About Maryann: Maryann Karinch has written numerous books on human behavior and health, including eight with Gregory Hartley that feature insights into reading and using body language. She uses this expertise in coaching business executives, law enforcement personnel, and other professionals in detecting deceit, defusing tense situations, and negotiating with both friendly and hostile sources.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep362 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Communications expert and pitch champion Chris Westfall illustrates how leadership is a language of the heart and how to achieve it through a perspective change.   You'll Learn: The three ways that people listen to each other Two ‘you’ phrases that will help you get what you want The thought that makes the impossible possible   About Chris: Chris is national pitch champion and an award-winning MBA instructor at a top-20 program, He’s the official ‘pitch coach’ at the fifth-largest university in the USA – where his strategies have helped raise over $30 million for student start ups. Originally from Chicago, Chris resides in Houston, TX with his wife and two daughters, and is an avid supporter of the performing and visual arts.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep361 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

G2 Crowd Chief Marketing Officer Ryan Bonnici shares his five steps for figuring out and advancing along your career path.   You'll Learn: Two core principles for mastering your craft How to get good at giving and receiving feedback Two LinkedIn tricks that make all the difference   About Ryan: Ryan Bonnici is the Chief Marketing Officer of G2 Crowd, where he's driving growth of the world's leading B2B technology review platform that's helping more than 1.5 million business professionals make informed purchasing decisions every single month. Prior to G2 Crowd, Ryan held several leadership roles in some of the most well-recognized companies in the tech industry. He served as the senior director of global marketing at HubSpot, where his efforts led to triple-digit growth for the company's marketing related sales.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep360 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Karin Hurt discusses how the fear of speaking up hampers organizational growth and what you can do about it.   You'll Learn: Three steps for overcoming the fear of speaking up Approaches to encourage others speak up using the only UGLY framework The primary way we dampen the willingness of others to speak up   About Karin: Karin has over two decades of experience in customer service, sales, and human resources. She’s the award-winning author of two books: Winning Well: A Manager’s Guide to Getting Results-Without Losing Your Soul and Overcoming an Imperfect Boss. A former Verizon Wireless executive, Karin transformed customer service outsourcing (96M calls/year) to reach parity in quality with internal centers and developed a leading sales team that won the President’s Award for Customer Growth.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep359 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Communication expert Dr. Nick Morgan describes how the five problems of virtual communication have made the world angrier over the last decade, and what to do about it.   You'll Learn: The magic question that bridges much of the virtual gap How bad online behavior is leaking into face-to-face communication How video calls confuse our sixth sense and exhaust us   About Nick: Dr. Nick Morgan is one of America’s top communication theorists and coaches. A passionate teacher, he is committed to helping people find clarity in their thinking and ideas – and then delivering them with panache. He has been commissioned by Fortune 50 companies to write for many CEOs and presidents. He has coached people to give Congressional testimony, to appear on the Today Show, and to deliver an unforgettable TED talk. He has worked widely with political and educational leaders. And he has himself spoken, led conferences, and moderated panels at venues around the world.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep358 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Miracle Morning author Hal Elrod condensed the six habits of the most successful people in history into the SAVERS acronym and describes how they changed his life—and how they can change yours, too.   You'll Learn: Approaches for silence that generate new ideas How NOT to do affirmations The impact of tiny amounts of exercise   About Hal: He is one of the highest rated keynote speakers in America, creator of one of the fastest growing and most engaged online communities in existence and author of one of the highest rated, best-selling books in the world, The Miracle Morning—which has been translated into 27 languages, has over 2,000 five-star Amazon reviews and is practiced daily by over 500,000 people in 70+ countries.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep357 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“King of Sales” Jeffrey Gitomer discusses his new book Truthful Living, a compilation if the wisdom of Napoleon Hill. He also hashes out his tips for persuasion and personal development.   You'll Learn: Why Napoleon Hill is still worth listening to 100 years later The number one thing people don’t do that will benefit them The five most important words in the English language according to Napoleon Hill   About Jeffrey: Jeffrey Gitomer is the New York Times bestselling author of some 15 books on personal development, attitude, and sales, including The Sales Bible, The Little Gold Book of Yes! Attitude, 21.5 Unbreakable Laws of Selling, and award-winning The Little Red Book of Selling, which has sold more than five million copies worldwide and is cited as an essential work in The 100 Best Business Books of All Time. Widely known as the King of Sales, Gitomer is a dynamic keynote speaker whose social media footprint reaches millions. He is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep356 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Columbia Business School professor Hitendra Wadhwa defines inner mastery and shows how to achieve it.   You'll Learn: The five pillars of inner mastery Key questions and framework for daily reflection Two strategies for redirecting your emotions positively   About Hitendra: Hitendra Wadhwa is Professor of Practice at Columbia Business School and founder of the Institute for Personal Leadership (IPL).  Hitendra graduated from the University of Delhi in mathematics and received his MBA and a PhD in Management from MIT.  He has received the 2015 Executive-MBA Commitment to Excellence Award, the 2012 Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence, and the 2008 Columbia Marketing Association Award for the Most Dynamic and Engaging Professor.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep355 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Success 101 podcaster Jarrod Warren details an evening routine that will grant you a deep, restful sleep—and a successful way to tackle your day.   You'll Learn: How to turn stress around with your perspective Eight tips for a solid evening routine and quality sleep Why to consider taping your mouth shut, literally   About Jarrod: Jarrod is the managing director of a financial planning practice and hosts the Success 101 podcast.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep354 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Founder of the British Academy of Sound Therapy Lyz Cooper explains how different sounds—or sonic vitamins—can help you relax, get energized, and/or enter a flow state.   You'll Learn: The types of music that energize and soothe Why it’s good to break up focused work with sound breaks How to manipulate sound to get into the zone   About Lyz: Award-winning entrepreneur and author Lyz Cooper has been working in the holistic health field for 33 years and with therapeutic sound since 1994. She has developed a range of techniques which have been shown to help improve health and well-being using therapeutic sound and music and is considered to be one of the thought leaders in the field of therapeutic sound today.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep353 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Emma-Kate Swann shares how increased awareness enables you to be a better employee and a better person.   You'll Learn: The four key practices for becoming more conscious Tips for becoming more secure in your identity Six ways to counter  your fear responses   About Emma-Kate: Emma-Kate Swann is the Vice President of Leadership & Transformation at Healthy Companies International working alongside a team to both support and lead key client engagements. As part of her mission to bring about positive, healthy outcomes, Emma-Kate coaches executives on optimizing their performance, helps organizations navigate through change, and guides executive teams in building more productive relationships. She is also actively involved in the design and implementation of leadership development programs at all levels within client organizations.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep352 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Learning and development programs designer Andy Storch discusses the biggest skills gaps he encounters among leaders-in-training and how to bridge them.   You'll Learn: Three steps for creating an effective learning program The number one problem facing new managers How to better understand customers with the ROPE framework   About Andy: Andy Storch is an executive coach, consultant and facilitator specializing in helping clients turn strategy into action and results. He helps leaders accelerate and grow their success through measurable improvements in their business and careers. Just as important, he helps them become the happiest, healthiest, most fulfilled versions of themselves.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep351 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jake Knapp shares how to deliberately design your day around what’s important to you, and how to give yourself more energy in the process.   You'll Learn: A fresh definition for what makes a day successful Why and how to set the highlight of your day before it starts Approaches to clear out distractions for laser focus   About Jake: Jake spent 10 years at Google and Google Ventures, where he created the Design Sprint. He has since coached teams like Slack, Uber, 23andMe, LEGO, and The New York Times on the method. Previously, Jake helped build products like Gmail, Google Hangouts, and Microsoft Encarta. He is currently among the world’s tallest designers.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep350 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Richard Shuster shows how being kind to others just because can help make you even more awesome at your job.   You'll Learn: The implications of being kind to others at work The two kinds of kindness and which one is better for your health The number one pro tip for being kind to your colleagues   About Richard:  Dr. Richard Shuster is a licensed clinical psychologist and the host of The Daily Helping with Dr. Richard Shuster: Food for the Brain, Knowledge from the experts, Tools to Win at Life® which is regularly downloaded in over 70 countries. On his podcast, Dr. Shuster’s guests educate and inspire listeners through their stories, expertise, and passion for helping make a difference in the lives of others. His mission is to make the world a better place. His show’s growing movement strives to get a million people each day to commit acts of kindness for others and post it on their social media using #mydailyhelping®. A sought after media expert, Dr. Shuster’s clinical expertise and podcast have been featured in such publications as The Huffington Post, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Inc., Real Simple, NBCNews.com, Cosmopolitan, Glassdoor.com, Reader’s Digest, and others.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep349 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Diana Kander unpacks the importance of curiosity and the role it plays in the success of individuals and companies.   You'll Learn: Why uncovering blind spots is such a rapid path to progress Four key questions to expand your curiosity The importance of failure metrics   About Diana: Diana Kander is a sought-after keynote speaker who has trained many executives and Fortune 1000 companies to be more innovative and to inspire employees to think more like entrepreneurs. She’s the author of the New York Times Bestseller All In Startup, a novel outlining lessons for launching a successful business. The book has been used in over 70 colleges to teach innovation and entrepreneurship. She’s also the author of The Curiosity Muscle. Diana lives in Kansas City, Missouri with her high school sweetheart and husband, Jason, and their awesome son, True.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep348 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Drew Dudley redefines leadership and shows what it really means to live your values.   You'll Learn: The gross way we make decisions when we don’t have clear values How to make leadership a practice, instead of a hobby Approaches to discovering your own deep wisdom with “the edge of the bed advice” technique   About Drew: Drew Dudley is the Founder & Chief Catalyst of Day One Leadership, and has spent the last 15 years helping individuals and organizations increase their leadership capacity. Recognized as one of the most dynamic keynote speakers in the world, Drew has spoken to over 250,000 people on 5 continents, been featured on The Huffington Post, Radio America, Forbes.com, and TED.com, where his TED talk has been voted “one of the 15 most inspirational TED talks of all time”. Time, Business Insider and INC. magazines have all included his talk on their lists of “speeches that will make you a better leader”. Drew’s clients have included some of the world’s most dynamic companies and organizations, including McDonald’s, Proctor & Gamble, JP Morgan Chase, Hyatt Hotels, the United Way and over 75 colleges and universities.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep347 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Muhammed Mekki lays out how to optimize your career opportunities.   You'll Learn: Why NOT to over-plan your career How to identify and capitalize on each career opportunity The nobility of management   About Muhammed:  Muhammed is a Founding Partner at AstroLabs, a startup hub and training academy for tech entrepreneurs in the Middle East. AstroLabs Dubai is a specialized coworking space that hosts high potential digital technology companies, assisting founders to establish their startups and providing them with a platform to scale globally. AstroLabs Academy delivers a variety of practical training courses on topics related to digital business. Prior to AstroLabs, Muhammed co-founded Dubai-based Namshi, now one of the largest ecommerce companies in the MENA region. He built and led the operations teams and helped raise venture capital funding to fuel the company’s growth. Muhammed is a former McKinsey & Company strategy consultant with clients across the GCC. Muhammed received an MBA from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. He was selected for a full academic scholarship as a Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Fellow based on professional achievements as well as a demonstrated commitment to the development of the Arab World. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania as a member of the Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep346 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Bob Nelson reveals the drivers behind disengagement--and what to do about them.   You'll Learn: Just how critical recognition is Key reasons managers don’t give more encouragement Five ways to reward employees at low or no cost   About Bob:  Dr. Bob Nelson is a leading advocate for employee recognition and engagement worldwide and the only person who has done a PhD dissertation related to the topic. He has consulted for 80 percent of the Fortune 500 as well as presented on six continents.  He has sold 5 million books, including 1001 Ways to Reward Employees of which 1001 Ways to ENGAGE Employees is his latest. Dr. Bob has been featured extensively in the national and international media including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CBS 60 Minutes, MSNBC, ABC, PBS and NPR about how best to motivate today’s employees.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep345 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jordan Harbinger shares mindsets and practices to boost your confidence and your results with people.   You'll Learn: The secret strengths of introverts Why to ask for what you don’t deserve How a post-it note can transform  your non-verbal communication skills   About Jordan: Jordan Harbinger has always had an affinity for Social Influence, Interpersonal Dynamics and Social Engineering, helping private companies test the security of their communications systems and working with law enforcement agencies before he was even old enough to drive. Jordan has spent several years abroad in Europe and the developing world, including South America, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, and speaks several languages. He has also worked for various governments and NGOs overseas, traveled through war-zones and been kidnapped -twice. He’ll tell you; the only reason he’s still alive and kicking is because of his ability to talk his way into (and out of), just about any type of situation.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep344 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stacey Boyle shares the why and the how behind being more strategic at work.   You'll Learn: What “be more strategic” really means Why to ALWAYS establish the purpose before the method The three building blocks of smart decisions   About Stacey: Stacey has led global consulting and research departments for over 20 years, during which she has built a reputation for groundbreaking work connecting investments in people to critical business outcomes. Today she runs two consulting firms that help some of the world's best companies and non-profits answer their pressing business questions about investments in people. Stacey is President and Chief People Planner for Smarter People Planning, LLC, and Chief Assayer for Assay|Edu, LLC. Stacey has a Ph.D. in Applied Behavioral Research & Evaluation.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep343 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thomas Heffner shares how to improve creativity, group brainstorming, and innovation.   You'll Learn: The seven rules for effective brainstorming How to solve the hippo in the room problem Three improv comedy tips that help you innovate   About Thomas:  Tom Heffner is a design strategist at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory,  podcaster, author, speaker, and innovation expert.  His goal is to help people thrive at work and in life. Tom believes that every day, purposeful habits and practices are vital to this pursuit. He shares these ideas and learnings through his weekly podcast (Next Year Now), blog, and speaking engagements.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep342   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joe Navarro shows how to get to the bottom of body language and why observing it can better your relationships at work and at home.   You'll Learn:  Why it’s so hard to tell if someone’s actually lying Four key, reliable body language cues The one good mannered behavior everyone should know and use   About Joe: For 25 years, Joe Navarro worked as an FBI special agent in the area of counterintelligence and behavioral assessment. Today he is one of the world's leading experts on nonverbal communications and lectures and consults with major corporations worldwide. He is an adjunct professor at Saint Leo University and frequently lectures at the Harvard Business School.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep341 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rick Miller outlines what power really means and the five components needed to build it.You’ll Learn:1) Where true power comes from2) Five ways to create insight and energy3) Why supporting other people’s success grows your influenceAbout RickRick Miller is an unconventional turnaround specialist, a servant leader, and a go-to Chief. He is also an experienced and trusted confidant, an author (Be Chief: It’s a Choice, Not a Title, September 4, Motivational Press), a sought-after speaker, and an expert at driving sustainable growth. For over 30 years, Rick served as a successful business executive in roles including President and/or CEO in a Fortune 10, a Fortune 30, a startup, and a nonprofit. Rick earned a bachelor’s degree from Bentley University and an MBA from Columbia. He currently lives in Morristown, NJ. Items Mentioned in this Show:Rick’s book: Be Chief: It’s a Choice, Not a TitleRick’s website: BeChief.comBook: The Carrot Principle: How the Best Managers Use Recognition to Engage Their People, Retain Talent, and Accelerate Performance by Adrian Gostick, Chester EltonResearch: Dynamic Spread of Happiness in a Large Social Network: Longitudinal Analysis Over 20 Years in the Framingham Heart StudyBook: When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel PinkApp: CalmView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep340.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Bailey looks into how distraction affects productivity and the many ways you can prevent yourself from getting distracted ahead of time.   You'll Learn: Ways to hack your procrastination triggers How much time we waste on checking emails The 20-second rule and three ways to apply it to your  distractions   About Chris: Chris Bailey is a productivity expert, and the international bestselling author of The Productivity Project, which has been published in eleven languages. His next book, Hyperfocus, came out yesterday. Chris writes about productivity at Alifeofproductivity.com, and speaks to organizations around the globe on how they can become more productive, without hating the process.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep339 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Glenna Crooks illustrates the eight different kinds of networks everyone has and why you should make sure these work for you while you work for them.You’ll Learn:1) The eight different kinds of networks in your life2) A method for successfully pruning your network3) The maximum number of connections each person can sustainAbout GlennaGlenna Crooks is a strategist, innovator and trusted counsel to leaders globally. She was a Reagan appointee, global vice-president of Merck’s Vaccine Business and founder of a global strategy firm solving tough health care problems. She is active in academia, on boards, writes books and blogs, is a sought-after speaker and was recently named A Disruptive Woman to Watch. She is also a Zen artist and donates her paintings to support children with special needs.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsored messages: Blinkist summarizes great books for youGlenna’s book: The NetworkSage: Realize Your Network SuperpowerGlenna’s website: http://www.GlennaCrooks.comGlenna’s app: SageMyLifeTED talk: The hidden influence of social networks by Nicholas ChistakisTED talk: How social networks predict epidemics by Nicholas ChistakisBook: Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other by Sherry TurkleAritcle: Coworker with two computer screensView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep338. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Perman explains how to tell the difference between important tasks and urgent tasks, and how to make room for what’s important in your life and work.You’ll Learn:1) Why you should plan your day with your time, not your tasks2) Four tips for effective personal management3) Two ways to prioritize like a proAbout MattMatt is co-founder of What’s Best Next, which he started to help people excel in doing good for the world through productive work and God-centered living. Prior to that, he served at Desiring God for 13 years in several different leadership roles, including director of strategy and director of internet ministries, and at Made to Flourish as director of marketing.Items Mentioned in this Show:Matt’s website: What’s Best NextMatt’s book: How to Get Unstuck: Breaking Free from Barriers to Your ProductivityBook: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon SinekBook: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen CoveyPrevious episode: 015: David Allen, The World’s Leading Authority on ProductivityTool: OmniFocusBook: Great at Work: How Top Performers Do Less, Work Better, and Achieve More by Morten HansenPrevious episode: 278: The Critical Factors Separating High and Low Performers with Morten HansenBook: ESV Study BibleView transcript, show notes, and links at ]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacqueline Carter reveals the three qualities of a good leader’s mind and how to build good foundations for those qualities in yourself.You’ll Learn:1) What the American workforce looks for in a career and leader2) How to avoid power corrupting you as you rise3) The distinction between compassion and empathy–and which one is more helpfulAbout JacquelineWith a Master of Science in Organizational Behavior and over 20 years of experience supporting organizations through large scale change, Jacqueline has held a wide range of leadership and consulting roles across a range of industries including transportation, oil and gas, insurance and government. Jacqueline has many years of personal experience with mind training and over the past 10 years has focused on embedding mindfulness practices into daily corporate life.Items Mentioned in this Show:Jacqueline’s Book: The Mind of the Leader with Rasmus HougaardBook: Great By Choice by Jim Collins & Morten HansenWebsite: www.PotentialProject.comView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep336. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marc Effron shares his extensive research on the eight essential steps to becoming a high performer at work.   You'll Learn: The eight steps to high performance The difference between goals and promises How to estimate and achieve your theoretical maximum of effort   About Marc: Marc Effron is the founder and President of the Talent Strategy Group and founder and publisher of Talent Quarterly magazine. He is coauthor of the book One-Page Talent Management and has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Influencers in HR.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep335 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Maxie McCoy advises dropping the grand plan of your life in favor of simpler questions to move you forward.   You'll Learn: Two exercises for discerning your direction Why you should keep a gratitude journal Five wise questions to ask your support network   About Maxie: Maxie McCoy is a writer and speaker obsessed with giving women the tools they need to believe in themselves. She writes weekly inspiration on maxiemccoy.com, and is the host and executive producer of the live-audience show Let Her Speak. She specializes in creating meaningful offline experiences for top brands and conferences. Her work has been featured on Good Morning America, Bustle, Fortune, TheSkimm, INC, Business Insider, Yahoo, Marie Claire, GlassDoor, The Huffington Post, Women's Health and many others.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep334 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Executive Dean Doris Savron highlights appealing opportunities and best practices for enhancing your career through online education. This episode is sponsored by University of Phoenix. You’ll Learn: The differences between certificate and degree programs Key trends on evolving fields with interesting opportunities Pro tips for finishing courses you start—and retaining the knowledge About Doris Doris Savron is the executive dean of the College of Health Professions, College of Education and College of Humanities and Sciences at University of Phoenix. Her career spans 20 years in healthcare, information technology and academia. Prior to joining the University, Savron spent 10 years in leadership roles in healthcare operations, rehabilitation services and information technology consulting. She holds a master of business administration from Cleveland State University and is completing her doctorate in health administration from University of Phoenix.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep332 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Josselyne Herman Saccio opens up about creating your own context and communicating honestly for a more productive workplace.   You'll Learn: What most people get wrong about communication The danger of scapegoating How to get productive outcomes out of your team   About Josselyne: Josselyne Herman-Saccio is a communication expert with Landmark, a personal and professional growth, training and development company that's had more than 2.4 million people use its programs to cause breakthroughs in their personal lives as well as in their communities, generating more than 100,000 community projects around the world. In The Landmark Forum, Landmark's flagship program, people cause breakthroughs in their performance, communication, relationships and overall satisfaction in life.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep331 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dusty Staub shares seven acts of courage and how to apply them wisely to your work.   You'll Learn: The three biggest lacks of courage in the workplace The problem with being nice Finding and liberating others’ purpose, passion, and power   About Dusty: Robert “Dusty” Staub has worked for over 30 years with executives, families, and communities as well as with private and public companies. He has trained and coached executives and teams in creating high performance outcomes. Dusty has been a pioneer in the process of creating systemic accountability by aligning leadership and group behaviors with strategy to produce bottom-line results.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep329   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kimberly White breaks down why seeing people as people dramatically increases productivity at work and in life.   You'll Learn:   What you miss when you see people as objects How seeing people as people turbocharges problem-solving Three ways to change the way you perceive people     About Kimberly Kimberly White is the perpetually amused mother of some very theatrical children, and the lucky wife of the funniest person she’s ever known. Her nine months of research for The Shift included dozens of hours working alongside nursing home employees in offices, showers, vans, patient rooms, kitchens, and one very creepy basement. Kimberly earned a degree in philosophy, studying under C. Terry Warner and serving as his longtime research assistant. She was editor of her department’s undergraduate philosophy journal and copy editor for Epoche: A Journal for the History of Philosophy. She has also worked for the Arbinger Institute as a group instructor and as a first-draft editor of Leadership and Self-Deception. Kimberly’s family recently moved from Harlem to the village of Pawnee, Illinois, where they have gloried in mid-western sunsets and accumulated pets at an alarming rate.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep323 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Legendary copywriter Michel Fortin shares how to be more persuasive in any environment and situation. You’ll Learn:1) The platinum rule for persuasion2) The OATH formula to better know the people you need to persuade3) The ‘so-that’ technique to bridge arguments and persuade peopleAbout MichelMichel is currently Director of Communications at SEO TWIST, Inc., a full-service digital marketing agency that’s also a Premier Google Partner, Facebook Partner, and Shopify Partner. He manages a portfolio of 47 client accounts ranging from small businesses to multinationals. He’s also President and co-owner of Supportibles, Inc. (formerly Workaholics4Hire), an outsourced customer support solutions and backoffice business process services provider.He leads a team of three managers and 22 support staff, as well as over 200 part-time virtual assistants and remote workers. They handle an average volume of over 15,000 support cases daily with clients in a variety of industries and verticals. He’s also responsible for building the clientbase, developing strategic marketing plans, and implementing business growth campaigns.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsored message: Learn a new language with babbelInternet Marketer: John ReeseAuthor: Dr. Tony AlessandraCopywriting Coach: David GarfinkelPsychology Theory: Zeigarnik effectBook: Breakthrough Advertising by Eugene SchwartzWebsite: SEOTwist.comWebsite: Supportibles.comView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep322. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mamie Stewart shares her expertise in planning (and declining!) meetings, substitutes to the traditional meetings, and making meetings more beneficial and productive for everyone.   You'll Learn: How to decline a meeting so well, that they may just thank you for doing so Ideal alternatives to meetings Best practices for achieving your expected outcome in meetings   About Mamie: Mamie Kanfer Stewart is the author of Momentum: Creating Effective, Engaging, and Enjoyable Meetings. Her company, Meeteor, helps teams and organizations build healthy meeting culture. As a coach, speaker, writer, and trainer, Mamie has helped thousands of people improve their meetings and how they collaborate. Mamie has been featured in Forbes, Inc, and Fast Company. She is a regular contributor on The Price of Business and is the host of The Modern Manager podcast.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep321 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anne Sugar shares how she’s helped high potential individuals command executive presence.   You'll Learn: The two key components of building trust Ninja tactics that help you read a room Power questions that provoke solutions   About Anne: Anne Sugar is an executive coach and speaker who has advised top leaders at companies including TripAdvisor, Sanofi Genzyme, and Havas. Anne serves as an executive coach for Harvard Business School Executive Education and has guest lectured at MIT.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep320 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bradley R. Staats discusses the essentials of dynamic learning, the best practices of a compelling learner, and the value of mistakes and asking questions.You’ll Learn:The 4 elements of dynamic learningHow we are our own worst enemy when learningHow to reframe how you think about mistakesAbout BradleyBradley R. Staats is the author of Never Stop Learning: Stay Relevant, Reinvent Yourself, and Thrive, and is an associate professor of operations at the University of North Carolina’s Kenan Flagler Business School. His research examines how individuals, teams, and organizations can learn to improve their operational performance to build a competitive advantage, integrating work in operations management and organizational behavior to clarify how and under what conditions individuals, teams, and organizations can learn at their best.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsored message: ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hireBook: Never Stop Learning by Bradley StaatsResearch: Sticking With What (Barely) Worked: A Test of Outcome BiasResearch: Action bias among elite soccer goalkeepers: The case of penalty kicksResearch: Making Experience Count: The Role of Reflection in Individual LearningResearch: Commuting as Role Transitions: How Trait Self-Control and Work-related ProspectionOffset Negative Effects of Lengthy CommutesBook: The Once and Future King by T.H. WhiteResearch: How Best-Self Activation Influences Emotions, Physiology and Employment RelationshipsBook: Creativity Inc. by Ed Catmull and Amy WallaceView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep319. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.