Worldwide storytelling authority Bernadette Jiwa shares how to tap into hunches to uncover your next great idea.You’ll Learn:How to begin trusting your gutThe three qualities that cultivate good ideasThe skill of selling your ideas through storytellingAbout BernadetteBernadette Jiwa hails from Ireland, presently lives in Australia, and is a global authority on the role of story in business, innovation and marketing. She is also an advisor to business leaders and entrepreneurs, a regular keynote speaker, and the author of five #1 Amazon Bestsellers. Her website, thestoryoftelling.com, regularly tops blog awards in Australia. Her latest book, Hunch, released last week.Items Mentioned in this Show:Bernadette’s website: TheStoryOfTelling.comBernadette’s book: Hunch: Turn Your Everyday Insights into the Next Big ThingAuthor: Seth GodinBook: Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep166See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reos Partners cofounder Adam Kahane shares his expertise in dealing with conflicts and effectively collaborating with the enemy.You’ll Learn:Why conventional collaboration does not work anymoreThe three stretches required from collaborationWhat to do when you can’t collaborateAbout AdamAdam Kahane is a Director of Reos Partners, an international social enterprise that helps people move forward together on their most important and intractable issues. Adam is the author of four books on solving tough problems. His latest is Collaborating with the Enemy: How to Work with People You Don’t Agree With or Like or Trust.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsor: TextExpanderAdam’s book: Collaborating with the Enemy: How to Work with People You Don’t Agree with or Like or TrustBook: The Age of Heretics: A History of the Radical Thinkers Who Reinvented Corporate Management by Art Kleiner and Steven WheelerAdam’s website: AdamKahane.comView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep165See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Human performance guru Brad Stulberg illuminates the essential ingredients that lead to peak physical, emotional, and mental states.   You'll Learn: Brad’s ultimate growth equation How to get comfortable with being uncomfortable The huge difference that making a difference makes   About Brad: Brad Stulberg researches, writes, speaks, and coaches on health and the science of human performance. He is a coauthor of the new book Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success, and is a columnist for New York and Outside magazines. Follow Brad on Twitter @Bstulberg and learn more on his website www.bradstulberg.com   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep164 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Professor Ellen Ensher shares her expertise in instigating and developing mentor and protégé relationships.You’ll Learn:How Ellen applied mentorship wisdom to double her income in one dayThe real meaning of mentorshipThe two valuable things every protege can provide even the most senior mentorAbout EllenEllen A. Ensher, Ph.D is a Professor of Management at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) in Los Angeles, California and in 2017 received the LMU award for Distinguished Teaching. Ellen is the co-author of Power Mentoring: How Mentors and Protégés Get the Most out of Their Relationships. Dr. Ensher has published over 50 articles/book chapters and consulted to a number of of organizations both domestically and abroad such as Kraft Foods, Legg Mason, Notre Dame University, the Sisters of the Holy Cross, and United States Navy. Recently awarded the Fulbright Specialist award, Ellen will be conducting research in Finland in 2017. Ellen is a LinkedIn Learning Author of two courses on mentoring. Please visitwww.ellenensher.com for mentoring resources and to subscribe to her blog: Discussions on Media, Management, and Mentoring at www.ellenensher.com/blog. You can also follow her on Twitter @ProfEllen. Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsor: TextExpanderEllen’s website: EllenEnsher.comBook: Pre-suasion by Robert CialdiniBook: The Circle by Dave EggersCompany: Center for Creative LeadershipWebsite: Lynda.comView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep163See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Prolific trainer Chris Croft helps to figure out what you should do really well and what you should do well enough to get the most out of your work and life.You’ll Learn:How to identify squeezable tasksA 4-step process to saying no and negotiatingOptimal systems for organizing the stuff of work and lifeAbout ChrisChris Croft has an Engineering Degree from Cambridge and an MBA, worked as a senior manager in manufacturing for 10 years and then as a university lecturer for five years before starting his own training company in 1995. Since then he has trained over 80,000 people, and his free email tips are sent to 20,000 people (www.free-management-tips.co.uk). Chris runs training courses in Project Management, Time Management and similar subjects almost every day, mostly in the UK, and has also produced a range of books which are available on amazon kindle, a project management rap which can be found on youtube, and phone apps called JobsToDo, Management Cards, and “Daily Happiness Tips”. He is featured onwww.lynda.com and https://www.linkedin.com/learning where he presents courses on project management, assertiveness, negotiation, problem solving, and happiness. His Lynda.com Project Management course has had over a million views. Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: chriscroft.co.ukWebsite: Lynda.comWebsite: Chris’s Free Email TipsBook: The Big Book of Happiness by Chris CroftYouTube: chriscroft87Book: Feel the Fear… and Do it Anyway by Susan JeffersBook: The Goal by Eliyahu GoldrattView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep162See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patrick McGinnis shows how you can develop your entrepreneurship--and job skills--while keeping the stability of your day job.   You'll Learn: Why you should consider being a 10% entrepreneur Two strategies to determine where you should really focus your time and energy Tried and tested ways to see if your big idea will work out   About Patrick: Patrick J. McGinnis is a venture capitalist and private equity investor who founded Dirigo Advisors, after a decade on Wall Street, to provide strategic advice to investors, entrepreneurs, and fast growing businesses. In this capacity, he has worked in a range of settings, from building startups from the ground up in Silicon Valley to acting as an expert consultant to the World Bank in Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. He is the author of the book The 10% Entrepreneur. He has also written articles for well-known publications such as Fortune, Business Insider, and Forbes. Patrick is a graduate of Harvard Business School and Georgetown University and lives in New York City.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep161 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul Szyarto talks about his templates for overhauling businesses, the root of common business problems, and how to identify improvement opportunities.You’ll Learn:How to assess root problems quicklyWhy identifying current facts is more accurate than relying on historyThe underlying source of tremendous confidenceAbout PaulPaul Szyarto is a renowned business transformation expert. He is currently the CEO of Campana & Schott Inc., controlling all operations throughout the United States. He holds numerous degrees and certifications, including an MBA from Oxford. He is also a Lecturer at Rutgers University Continuing Education and The Wharton School, a member of the Advisory Board for Argus-Soft and DELCON Construction, and a practicing martial artist. He also teaches Krav Maga and tactical training as “The Combat CEO” at his VMMA franchise locations.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: PaulSzyarto.comWebsite: DelconConstruction.comView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep160See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tasha Eurich shares insights on self-awareness, how we can benefit from it, and how to strengthen our self-awareness.    You'll Learn: 7 indicators that reveal if you’re actually self-aware (most aren’t!) Why you need to be more self-aware What you’re doing wrong when it comes to introspection   About Tasha: Dr. Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist, researcher, and New York Times bestselling author (Bankable Leadership). With a PhD in organizational psychology, she is also the founder of The Eurich Group, where she’s helped thousands of leaders and teams improve their effectiveness through greater self-awareness. Dr. Eurich has contributed to Entrepreneur, CNBC.com, and The Huffington Post, and has been featured in outlets such as Forbes, The New York Times, Fast Company, and Inc. She’s been named one of Denver Business Journal’s ”40 Under 40” as well as a “Top 100 Thought Leader” by Trust Across America, and in 2015 she was named a “Leader to Watch” by the American Management Association. Her TEDx talk has been viewed more than a million times.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep159   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Papanek talks collective resilience, group breakthroughs, and the action learning model.You’ll Learn:The keys to building resilient work relationshipsHow to use the Heat Curve to achieve collective resilience and innovative breakthroughsIgnored, overlooked, and CRITICAL ground rules for meetingsAbout MichaelMichael Papanek specializes in leadership consultancy and providing strategies, tools and skills to enact change. He is the Principal Consultant and Founder of Michael Papanek Consulting, and has advised leaders from top companies including Google, Microsoft, and Apple. Prior to that, he worked in Interaction Associates as a General Manager and was a systems engineer at Electronic Data Systems.Items Mentioned in this Show:Book: From Breakdown to Breakthrough by Michael PapanekBook: The Truth Option by Will SchutzTool: RAPID, Bain’s tool to clarify decision accountabilityWebsite: MichaelPapanek.comView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep158See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Linda Swindling shares how to boldly ask for—and receive—more.You’ll Learn:The right way to think about asking for moreThe drivers of asking discomfort—and practice approaches for overcoming themThe main factors that drive whether  a “yes” or “no”About LindaFrom the courtroom to the boardroom, Linda knows firsthand about influencing decision makers and asking outrageously. She practiced law for 10 years and is now a “recovering” attorney, popular speaker, executive coach and strategic consultant. She recently presented at TEDxSMU on the topic, “Why the World Needs You to Ask Outrageously,” and her newest book, Ask Outrageously! The Secret to Getting What You Really Want, will be released by Berrett-Koehler in June 2017.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsor: TextExpanderBook: Ask Outrageously! by Linda SwindlingWebsite: High Performance HandbookWebsite: StopComplainers.comBook: Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher and William UrySoftware: Constant ContactWebsite: LindaSwindling.comPodcast Episode: 16: Going for No with Andrea WaltzView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep157See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Journalist Cheryl Strauss Einhorn shares a robust approach to complex decision-making via AREA perspective-taking method.You’ll Learn:How to make complex decisions with the AREA MethodWhy you should document your decision problemsHow to slow down to speed up your decision-makingAbout CherylCheryl Einhorn is the creator of the AREA Method, a decision making system for individuals and companies to solve complex problems. Cheryl is the founder of CSE Consulting and the author of the book Problem Solved, a Powerful System for Making Complex Decisions with Confidence & Conviction. Cheryl teaches as an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School and has won several journalism awards for her investigative stories about international political, business and economic topics.Items Mentioned in this Show:Blog: How High School Seniors Can Make Their Big College Decision Better by Cheryl Strauss EinhornBook: Problem Solved: A Powerful System for Making Complex Decisions with Confidence and Conviction by Cheryl Strauss EinhornWebsite: AREA MethodTerm: Planning fallacyView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep156See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Tamm shares how managing defensiveness ensures collaborations remain cool and effective.You’ll Learn:Why managing your defensiveness is a hidden key to effective collaborationsThe 3 biggest drivers of defensivenessHow to stay curious – instead of furiousAbout JimFor 25 years Jim was a judge dealing with collective bargaining disputes. He has mediated more school district labor strikes than any other person in the United States. Now he teaches collaboration skills in the Talent Development Program at Harvard, the International Management Program at the Stockholm School of Economics and the Leadership Academy of the University of California. His book Radical Collaboration has been on Amazon’s top seller lists for collaboration, negotiations, and organizational psychology books for 11 years.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsor: TextExpanderWebsite: RadicalCollaboration.comBook: Radical Collaboration by Jim TammBook: Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In by Bruce Patton, Roger Fisher and William UryBook: Corporate Culture and Performance by John Kotter and James HeskettTEDxSantaCruz Talk: Cultivating Collaboration: Don’t Be So Defensive! Podcast episode:  073: Leading Change with Dr. John KotterView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep155See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tristan White shares his experiences in building an award-winning work environment from top to bottom.You’ll Learn:Why Tristan quit his dream of working with elite athletesThe one key question you need to ask before committing to anythingThe power of noticing aloneAbout TristanTristan White is the CEO and Founder of The Physio Co., providing over 200,000 physiotherapy consultations for seniors every year. For eight consecutive years, The Physio Co. has ranked as one of Australia’s 50 Best Places to work, and was named the winner of BRW’s Best Place to Work in Australia in 2014. Tristan also runs a blog, and regularly speaks at conferences and company meetings.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: TristanWhite.com.auBook: Culture is Everything: The Story, Secrets & Systems of a Startup that became Australia’s Best Place to Work by Tristan WhiteBook: Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment by Tal Ben-ShaharBook: The Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep154See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brothers / coaches / adventurers Guy and Ilan Ferdman tackle personal development and living the life you love.You’ll Learn:How perception creates meaning and motivationThe 22 minutes that can change your lifeQuestions that boost your confidenceAbout Guy & IlanGuy and Ilan Ferdman are brothers and co-founders of SatoriPrime, a personal development company on a mission to help people reach a 10 out of 10 in every area of their lives. Previously, they were head coaches with Landmark Education and executives in finance and real estate.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: SatoriPrimePodcast: Have It AllProgram: Landmark ForumBook: The Culture Code by Clotaire RapailleBook: The Surrender Experiment by Michael SingerBook: The Untethered Soul by Michael SingerBook: Mastery by Robert GreeneBook: Mindset by Carol DweckView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep153See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dianna Booher shows how you can conduct more effective meetings and make a greater impact with subtle tweaks to your communication approach.   You'll Learn: What a great leader sounds like Tips to get your emails read Quick tricks for better meetings   About Dianna: As founder and CEO of Booher Research Institute, Dianna Booher works with organizations to help them communicate clearly and with leaders to expand their influence by a strong executive presence. She has provided communication programs and coaching to some of the largest Fortune 500 companies and governmental agencies, such as IBM, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, ExxonMobil, BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Siemens, NASA, and the U.S. Navy. National media outlets frequently interview Booher for opinions on critical communication issues: Good Morning America, USA Today, Forbes.com, Wall Street Journal, FastCompany.com, Success, Entrepreneur, Investor’s Business Daily, Fox, CNN, CNBC, Bloomberg, NPR, The New York Times, and The Washington Post.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep152 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Hans Hagemann talks about the biochemical ingredients needed to get into the groove of “flow” and optimally engage your brain for peak performance.   You'll Learn: The three-chemical “DNA” of peak performance Three simple steps to flow The benefits of intuitive decision making in a team   About Hans: Hans W. Hagemann, Ph.D., is managing partner/co-founder at the global leadership consultancy firm Munich Leadership Group, and he is a global expert on leadership and innovation who has led seminars, coaching sessions and in-depth workshops with top executives in more than 40 countries.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep151 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kim Scott shows how “radical candor” can be used in the workplace to give better feedback and meaningful praise and criticism.   You'll Learn: How to care personally while challenging directly Three important conversations that you should be having at work An approach to giving better feedback to your boss   About Kim: Kim Scott is the author of Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss without Losing your Humanity, a NYT and WSJ bestseller, published by St Martin’s Press. Kim is also the co-founder and CEO of Candor, Inc., which builds tools to make it easier to follow the advice she offers in the book. She is also the author of three novels. Prior to founding Candor, Inc., Kim was a CEO coach at Dropbox, Qualtrics, Twitter, and several other Silicon Valley companies. She was a member of the faculty at Apple University, developing the course “Managing at Apple,” and before that led AdSense, YouTube, and Doubleclick Online Sales and Operations at Google. Previously, Kim was the co-founder and CEO of Juice Software, and led business development at two other start-ups . Kim received her MBA from Harvard Business School and her BA from Princeton University. Kim and her husband Andy Scott are parents of twins and live in the San Francisco Bay Area.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep150 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Veteran culture consultant S. Chris Edmonds shares his philosophy and processes associated with intentionally creating an uplifting culture.You’ll Learn:The oft-forgotten half of the manager’s jobHow to identify the top citizens in your teamQuick tips for identifying and listing values within your teamAbout ChrisChris Edmonds is a sought-after speaker, author, and executive consultant who is the founder and CEO of The Purposeful Culture Group. After a 15-year executive career leading high performing teams, Chris began his consulting company in 1990. He has also served as a senior consultant with The Ken Blanchard Companies since 1995. Chris is one of Inc. Magazine’s 100 Great Leadership Speakers and was a featured presenter at SXSW 2015.Chris is the author of the Amazon best seller The Culture Engine, the best seller Leading At A Higher Level with Ken Blanchard, and five other books. Chris’ blog, podcasts, research, and videos can be found at Driving Results Through Culture. Thousands of followers enjoy his daily quotes on organizational culture, servant leadership, and workplace inspiration on Twitter at @scedmonds. Visit his website at www.drivingresultsthroughculture.com. Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: Driving Results Through CultureBook: The Culture Engine by S. Chris EdmondsBook: The One-Minute Manager Meets the Money by Ken BlanchardApp: NozbeStudy: 2017 Deloitte Global Human Capital TrendsSurvey: Gallup’s Q12Survey: TINYpulse 2014 Employee Engagement Organizational Culture ReportView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep149See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sleep doctor W. Chris Winter shares the effects of sleep and best practices for getting a better sleep, synthesized from years of working with elite athletes.You’ll Learn:Insight on what it takes to achieve better sleepHandy tools to enhance sleepHow Chris helps professional athletes sleep bestAbout ChrisDr. W. Chris Winter has spent over half of his life involved in the study of sleep and the treatment of sleep disorders. As a board certified neurologist and double board certified sleep specialist, Dr. Winter brings a tremendous amount of scientific knowledge to his book, The Sleep Solution, and state-of-the-art sleep clinic in Charlottesville, VA. He’s served many professional sports teams, including the San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Capitals, and New York Rangers.Items Mentioned in this Show:Book: The Sleep Solution by W. Chris WinterApp: F.luxBook: House of God by Samuel ShemBook: Into the Wild by Jon KrakauerDevice: MUSEDevice: NapAnywhereDevice: Re-TimerOrganization: American Academy of PediatricsOrganization: American Sleep AssociationOrganization: National Sleep FoundationProduct: Chilly PadsProduct: DEEPSPORTProduct: Uvex SkyperStudy: Jet Lag DietView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep148See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

High-stakes headhunter Scott Love talks about employee loyalty, human needs, and what motivates people in the workplace.You’ll Learn:Why people stay or leave their jobsThe major forces of employee motivationHow to become follow-ableAbout ScottScott Love is President of the Attorney Search Group, a professional speaker on employee loyalty, a high-stakes headhunter, and an author of three books. He was also a Naval Officer for four years, and moonlights as a stand-up comedian.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: ScottLove.comBook: Why They Follow: How to Lead with Positive Influence by Scott LoveBook: Smart Calling by Art SobczakBook: The One Thing by Gary Keller & Jay PapasanPrior episode: 080: Finding and Doing the One Thing with Jay PapasanStudy: Abraham Maslow’s Hierarcy of NeedsStudy: Principles of InfluenceStudy: W. Edwards Deming’s 14 Points for Total Quality ManagementView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep147See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Engineering Professor Dr. Barbara Oakley gives her best techniques for making mindshifts, whether they are dramatic changes or small tweaks.   You'll Learn: Why the Pomodoro technique’s 25 minutes of focus is indeed a magical number How you can make dramatic changes – and small tweaks – to improve your life How the imposter syndrome can actually be a strength   About Barbara Barbara Oakley PhD., is a professor of engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan; a Visiting Scholar at the University of California, San Diego; and Coursera’s inaugural “Innovation Instructor.” Her research involves bioengineering with a focus on the complex relationship between neuroscience and social behavior. Together with Terrence Sejnowski, the Francis Crick Professor at the Salk Institute, she co-teaches Coursera’s “Learning How to Learn,” the world’s most popular massive open online course. Dr. Oakley has received many awards for her teaching, including the American Society of Engineering Education’s Chester F. Carlson Award for technical innovation in education and the National Science Foundation New Century Scholar Award. She is the author of seven other books, including the New York Times-bestselling, A Mind For Numbers.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep146 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Professor Jeff DeGraff shows how to stir up some constructive conflict to encourage innovative thinking in the workplace.You’ll Learn:The extraordinary value of arguingWho are the four types of people at the workplace and what creative tensions emerge among themEffective ways to create constructive conflict at workAbout JeffJeff DeGraff is called the Dean of Innovation because of his influence on the field. Dr. DeGraff is a professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. He has advised hundreds of the world’s most prominent firms. He has founded a leading innovation institute, Innovatrium, with labs in Ann Arbor and Atlanta. Jeff’s thoughts on innovation are covered by Fortune, Wired and the Harvard Business Review to name a few. Jeff writes a column for Inc. magazine and has a regular segment on public radio called The Next Idea. He is the author of several books.Items Mentioned in this Show:Jeff’s Website and MOOC: JeffDeGraff.comBook: The Innovation Code: The Creative Power of Constructive Conflict by Jeff DeGraffBook: Art and Visual Perception by Rudolf ArnheimBook: The Power of Meaning: Crafting a Life that Matters by Emily Esfahani SmithCompany: The InnovatriumView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep145See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Google executive and leadership coach Rachael O’Meara shares how to make the most of every pause from work--whether the pause last for a minute or for months.   You'll Learn: The critical benefits of taking a pause Quick tools for making each pause deliver maximum How to turn challenges into opportunities   About Rachael Rachael O’Meara is a transformational leadership coach, assisting others to fulfill their potential. She is a sales executive at Google and also hosts authors who have meaningful messages about mindfulness and emotional intelligence for the TalksAtGoogle YouTube channel. She writes regularly for the Huffington Post and has been featured in the New York Times and on WSJ.com. She leads workshops and speaks on the practice of pausing. She is certified in Transformational Coaching from the Wright Graduate University for the Realization of Human Potential (ICF certified), and has an MBA from Fordham University.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep144 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Communications professor Dr. Janie Fritz gives some pro-tips to reinforce positive behavior in the workplace and minimize the power of the negative.You’ll Learn:How negative behavior takes a toll on the workplacePractical ways to build better colleague relationshipsTactics for dealing with bully bossesAbout JanieDr. Janie Marie Harden Fritz is a professor of Communication & Rhetorical Studies at Duquesne University. She studies communication in the workplace, exploring how professional civility and incivility affect productivity and relationships at work. She is the author of Professional Civility: Communicative Virtue at Work (Peter Lang, 2013) and coauthor or coeditor of several others. Her most recent work focuses on the intersection of professional civility and leadership practices.Items Mentioned in this Show:Book: Choosing Civility by P.M. ForniAuthor: George MacDonaldResearch: Work as a Source of Positive Emotional Experiences and the Discourses Informing Positive Assessment by Pamela Lutgen-Sandvik, Sarah Riforgiate & Courtney FletcherResearch: Optimism or Hope? The Ethic of Abundance and the Ethic of Limits by Christopher LaschView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep143See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Construction entrepreneur Isaac Lidsky challenges us to take control of our lives and speaks on the impact of accountability and perception.   You'll Learn: How you misperceive yourself and your own life How to make wise choices with awareness and accountability Why there are no such things as heroes and villains   About Isaac: Isaac Lidsky is a motivational speaker, an author, and runs ODC Construction, a hugely successful construction company in Florida. He was a child star for the sitcom Saved By the Bell before being diagnosed with a rare degenerative blinding disease. That spurred Isaac to go to Harvard and graduate by the age of 19 with an honors degree in mathematics and computer science. He then returned to Harvard to study law and graduated as magna cum laude, and went on to clerk for two US Supreme Court Justices.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep142 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author and speaker Bob Burg discusses the benefits and practical approaches to being a “go giver.”You’ll Learn:How to be a giver without being a doormatBob’s 5 Laws of Stratospheric SuccessHow to find and cultivate outstanding mentor relationshipsAbout BobBob Burg is a sought-after speaker at company leadership and sales conferences sharing the platform with everyone from today’s business leaders and broadcast personalities to even a former U.S. President.Bob is the author of a number of books on sales, marketing and influence, with total book sales of well over a million copies. His book, The Go-Giver, coauthored with John David Mann has sold over half a million copies and it has been translated into 21 languages.Bob is an advocate, supporter and defender of the Free Enterprise system, believing that the amount of money one makes is directly proportional to how many people they serve.Items Mentioned in this Show:Book: The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David MannBook: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff by Richard CarlsonBook: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert CialdiniBook: Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade by Robert CialdiniBook: Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive by Harvey MackayBook: The Secret of Selling Anything by Harry BrowneSoftware: InfusionsoftView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep141See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Entertainment executive Gabriella Mirabelli shares her insights and experiences with hiring, teaching, and studying young millennials in today’s workforce.You’ll Learn:Critical distinctions for workplace motivationBehavioral insights from surveying 2,500 millennialsWhat you can learn from 18 to 24-year-oldsAbout GabriellaGabriella Mirabelli is the executive director and co-owner of Anatomy Media, an entertainment marketing and promotion agency founded in 2000. They’ve worked with Discovery, FX, National Geographic, NBC and USA Network to create trailers, TV spots and marketing films. She also has a podcast, Up Next, where she talks about the next innovations in media.Items Mentioned in this Show:BIRTHDAY SURVEY!Company: Anatomy MediaReport: Millennials at the GatePodcast: Up NextBook: Scarcity: Why Having Too Little Means So Much by Sendhil MullainathanBook: The Night Circus by Erin MorgensternView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep140See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Psychiatrist Jody Foster offers handy categorizations and pro tips for handling the distinct kinds of difficult people in your workplace.   You'll Learn: How to spot and deal with 10 personality types prone to being difficult Key rules of engagement in the workplace Pro tips on how to confront someone or something in the workplace   About Jody: Jody J. Foster, MD, MBA is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Vice Chair of Clinical Operations for the Department of Psychiatry in the University of Pennsylvania Health System and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Pennsylvania Hospital. She attained her masters of business administration, with a concentration in finance, from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.    View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep139 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Innovation consultant Roopa Unnikrishnan highlights why and how to use the same principles companies use to innovate…to jolt your career.You’ll Learn:Principles for catapulting your careerProductive stalking to follow innovations and trendsHow to manufacture your own serendipityAbout RoopaRoopa Unnikrishnan has almost two decades of experience in roles where she has seeded and driven change and innovation in several Fortune 500 companies. Roopa works with Consumer Goods, Education and Technology clients, helping them establish and improve key processes around strategic planning, innovation space identification and idea development. A master coach, she works with senior executives to drive personal and career change. Roopa was previously at Pfizer as VP, Corporate Strategy and Global Head of Pfizer’s worldwide talent and organizational team for Sales (2007-2012), at BlackRock as HR lead for sales and Citicards as Strategy Director.A Rhodes scholar with an MPhil and an M.B.A. from the University of Oxford, is also a published poet and a world-class athlete in sports riflery. She is currently President of TiE’s NY chapter, a group focused on fostering entrepreneurship, and was previously Board Chair of Sakhi which works to end domestic violence.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: The Career Catapult – use code “mycatapult” for the goodies.Book: The Career Catapult by Roopa UnnikrishnanBook: The Razor’s Edge by W. Somerset MaughamBook: We Are Anonymous by Parmy OlsonStudy: The Hawthorne StudyView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep138See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Professional sports coach Tom Hanson lets us in on the secrets of top-performing athletes that can also help us reach optimal performance at work.You’ll Learn:How to work out the “yips” in corporate performance like a pro athleteAn easy ABC framework for overcoming anxietyWhy promises are so often broken… and how to do it betterAbout TomTom Hanson, Ph.D. CEO of Heads-Up Performance, Inc., Tom is a certified professional coach with 17 years experience coaching, speaking and training. He’s worked with the Rangers, Yankees, and numerous other professional teams. He has a doctorate in sport psychology from the University of Virginia and uses his expertise in human performance to evoke excellence in professional athletes, CEOs and other corporate performers. Formerly a tenured professor at Skidmore College (NY), Hanson co-authored the book “Heads-up Baseball: Playing the Game One Pitch at a Time,” “Who Will do What By When” and more.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: Heads-Up PerformanceWebsite: Yips Be GoneBook: Heads-Up Baseball 2.0 by Tom HansonBook: Who Will Do What By When? by Tom HansonBook: Play Big: Mental Toughness Secrets That Take Baseball Players to the Next Level by Tom HansonApp: Screencast-O-MaticView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep137See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Backstories Studio Principal Ted Frank shows how to apply Hollywood tools to create and give great presentations.You’ll Learn:The fundamental key to captivating peopleBest practices to help your audience remember the crucial pointsKeys to keeping it simple and real in your presentationAbout TedTed Frank is the principal and story strategist for Backstories Studio, with clients like Netflix, ESPN, and Twitter. He is the author of Get to the Heart, a book on how to apply movie style storytelling to presentations.Items Mentioned in this Show:Book: Get to the Heart by Ted FrankBook: Trust Factor: The Science of Creating High Performance Companies by Paul ZakCompany: Backstories StudioTED Talk: Paul Zak on trust (and Paul Zak on our show!)View transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep136See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Law Partner Andrew Sherman talks about the crisis of disengagement at work, along with approaches to beat apathy and disconnection in the workplace.You’ll Learn:How to use Gallup’s numbers to improve engagement in the workplaceAndrew’s three Cs for teambuildingInsights from the “How was your day?” testAbout AndrewAndrew Sherman is a partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, an adjunct professor at both the University of Maryland and Georgetown University, and a prolific author with nearly 30 books to his name. He has also served as an advisor to Fortune 500 companies, and has been featured on CNN, NPR, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and many others.Items Mentioned in this Show:Book: Essays on Governance by Andrew ShermanBook: Harvesting Intangible Assets by Andrew ShermanBook: The Crisis of Disengagement: How Apathy, Complacency, And Selfishness Are Destroying Today’s Workplace by Andrew ShermanBook: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn RandStudy: Gallup’s State of the American WorkplaceStudy: Peter Drucker on ManagementStudy: University of Maryland on MatteringView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep135See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Machines are quickly taking over many of our everyday tasks, but Bhoopathi Rapolu shares how to survive and why you might still find your dream job.You’ll Learn:The implications of improving artificial intelligence on your current jobA rule of thumb to know if you can be replaced by a machine – and how to dealA killer way to make a great interview impressionAbout BhoopathiBhoopathi is an international speaker, blogger and bestselling author of The Race for Work. He helps working professionals find their career fulfilment by exploiting the fast growing disruptive technologies. Visit www.bhoopathi.com for more details and additional resources.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: Bhoopathi.comBook: The Race for Work by Bhoopathi RapoluApp: EvernoteBook: The War of Art by Steven PressfieldView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep134See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lee Caraher returns to talk about why it’s unrealistic to expect employees to stay for long stretches and the mutual benefits by “boomeranging.”You’ll Learn:A fresh definition of lifelong loyalty for the changing timesHow to make a graceful exit for both employees and employersHow to tell if you’re boomerang readyAbout LeeLee is the founder and CEO of a highly sought after communications firm known for producing great results with its innovative approach to traditional, digital and experiential programs. She has a long history of leading high-performing, multi-generational teams that enjoy working together. Lee is a champion for creating a positive workplace culture that fully supports its talent, even when they choose to move on. She takes the long view to support employees building their own personal brands that balance loyalties to themselves and their employers. Lee believes that companies able to inspire lifetime loyalty from employees — currently or formerly employed — are the companies that are best suited to thrive. She has long recognized that people will leave employers and understands the real problems this causes for companies.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: leecaraher.comLee’s Company: doubleforteBook: The Boomerang Principle: Inspire Lifelong Loyalty From Your Employees by Lee CaraherBook: Millennials & Management by Lee CaraherBook: Breaking Through Bias by Andrea KramerApp: Focus at WillView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep133See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shannon Clark shares the story of her rise to exceptional expertise in human factor studies, sharing lessons learned for improving product and career concepts along the way.You’ll Learn:How to become invaluable in what you love to doNinja tactics for improving the validity of your ideas – and career pathHow stress prevents you from getting to the next levelAbout ShannonShannon Clark is the CEO of UserWise Consulting, working to promote self-sufficient usability engineering programs in companies and the development of safe, usable, and effective medical devices. Prior to starting her own company, she worked as a human factors engineer at Intuitive Surgical and Abbott Medical Optics.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: UserWiseApp: LucidchartBook: The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim FerrissSurgical robots!: Intuitive SurgicalProcess: Task AnalysisService: My HoursTechnique: Think Aloud TechniqueView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep132See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Ray Hull discusses how you can develop your skills in public speaking to make more memorable presentations – and we go “meta” comparing speaking rates – Ray/Pete/Walter Cronkite/TED Talkers/YOU – how do we stack up?You’ll Learn:How to overcome public speaking jittersApproaches to starting and ending a speech strongPerspectives on the optimal rate of speechAbout RayRay H. Hull, PhD is Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders/Neuroscience, College of Health Professions at Wichita State University. He is CEO/President of Communication Solutions, Inc. He has authored 14 books on the art of communication and disorders of communication, over 600 presentations on communication-the art of at conferences in the U.S., Europe, Canada and South America, and over 70 professional articles, with numerous national awards for his professional service including the Public Health Service Award for service on behalf of persons with communicative disorders, Fellowship of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Distinguished Scholar at both the University of Colorado and Wichita State University, Who’s Who Among America’s Educators, The Red River Award, Winnipeg, Man., and many others. Items Mentioned in this Show:Book: The Art of Learning and Self-Development by Ray Hull and Jim StovallBook: The Art of Presentation by Ray Hull and Jim StovallResearch: TED talkers rate of speechEp. 24: Anshul Bhagi on Ummo, the speech coaching appApp: UmmoView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep131See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Babbitt serves up a double portion of insight on the topics of working with interns and working your personal brand.You’ll Learn:How internships can be more mutually beneficial than you thinkA step by step guide to building high-quality internshipsTwo simple questions for accelerating your careerAbout MarkMark Babbitt is a career and leadership mentor, and the CEO and founder of YouTern, a community for young talents looking for internships, mentorships, and actionable advice. He is also the President of Switch & Shift, a consultancy firm looking to bring leaders to the Social Media age. He has written for the likes of the Business Insider, the Huffington Post, and the Harvard Business Review. He has published two books, The Ultimate Guide to Internships and A World Gone Social. Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: YouTernBook: A World Gone Social by Ted Coine & Mark BabbittApp: GlipApp: NozbeApp: SlackTED talk: Adam GrantBook: In Search of Excellence by Tom Peters & Robert WatermanResearch: Gallup on State of the American WorkplaceWebsite: ForwardHeroes.org (coming soon!)Program: Enhanced Thinking & Collaboration TrainingView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep130See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben Bratt identifies critical elements of great teams to help get strategic view on how to build your team’s strengths and confront your team’s weaknesses.You’ll Learn:The 16 variables of a great teamWhy 80% of the teams you’re on are not effective – and what to do about itAn approach to creating an open discussion of the key strengths and weaknesses of your teamAbout BennettBennett Bratt’s passion is engaging teams and transforming people-related systems. In his current role as the Principal and Founder of The Team Effectiveness Project, Ben’s quest is to unlock the true power of teams, leaders, and communities. His Team Elements™ approach helps teams de-mystify their team experience and take positive ownership for their current situation and path forward in truly inclusive way.Over 20+ years, Ben gained global experience and broad leadership expertise at T-Mobile, Sun Microsystems, Ford Motor Company, and Silicon Valley start-up company Model E. He earned graduate degrees in Political Science from Tulane University and in Counseling from Michigan State University.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: TeamElements.comBook: Cloud Atlas by David MitchellView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep129See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Infosys Senior Partner Jeff Kavanaugh talks about key skills and differentiators of winning professionals.You’ll Learn:The powerful career distinguisher of “leaning forward” with critical thinking, professionalism, and delivering “done-done” workThe Pyramid Principle for communicating with impactThree concrete steps to take to level up in your fieldAbout JeffJeff Kavanaugh is a Senior Partner at Infosys, one of the world’s largest consulting firms with over $10bn a year in revenue and a market cap in the 11-figures. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas at Dallas and writes at JeffKavanaugh.net.Items Mentioned in this Show:Jeff’s New Book: Consulting EssentialsWebsite: JeffKavanaugh.netBook: Contact by Carl SaganBook: Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell MaltzBook: The Visual Display of Quantitative Information by Edward TufteFoundation: Infosys FoundationMethodology: Lean Six SigmaProgram: Girls Who CodeSurvey: Qualtrics SurveyView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep128See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Bodnar shares tools and mental models to be high-leverage as possible through better decision-making. You'll Learn: Why decision-making skills are a timeless key to being high-leverage Approaches to build a powerful tool box of mental models How to apply the 80/20 principle to life and work decisions   About Matt: Matt Bodnar has been named to Forbes “30 Under 30”, called a “Rising Restaurateur Star” by the National Restaurant Association, and a “Strategy Pro” by Restaurant Hospitality Magazine. He’s a partner at early stage investment firm Fresh Hospitality. Bodnar joined Fresh in 2011 after several years at Goldman Sachs. He sourced and lead the firm’s investment in I Love Juice Bar, vertical farming startup Square Roots, Vui’s Kitchen, Grilled Cheeserie, and several more deals. Bodnar is a board member and works closely with a number of portfolio companies including Tazikis, I Love Juice Bar, Martins BBQ, Octane Coffee, and Fresh Technology. Bodnar is also the co-founder of Fresh Capital, which focuses on commercial real estate investing and development. He also hosts The Science of Success Podcast, which has received nearly a million downloads. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep127 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Psychologist and executive coach Dr. Melanie Greenberg shows how to make the most of the stress work brings to the table.You’ll Learn:The key differentiators that make stress enriching vs. debilitatingHow meditation practices provide helpful distance between you and your thoughtsThe STOP and RAIN methods for bringing mindfulness into situationsAbout MelanieDr. Melanie Greenberg is a practicing psychologist and executive coach in Marin county, CA and an expert on managing stress, health, and relationships using proven techniques from neuroscience, mindfulness, positive psychology, health psychology, and cognitive-behavioral therapies. With more than 20 years of experience as a professor, author, researcher, clinician, and coach, Melanie has delivered talks and workshops to national and international audiences, businesses, nonprofits, and professional organizations like The American Psychological Association. She writes the Mindful Self-Express blog for Psychology Today which has more than 8 million page views. A popular media expert, she has been featured on CNN, Forbes, BBC radio, ABC News, Yahoo and Lifehacker, as well as in Self, Redbook, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Fitness Magazine, Women’s Day, Cosmopolitan and the Huffington Post. She has also been featured on radio shows and numerous podcasts. With almost 50,000 followers, Melanie was named one of the 30 Most Prominent Psychologists to follow on Twitter.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: DrMelanieGreenberg.bizBook: The Stress-Proof Brain by Melanie GreenbergBook: 10% Happier by Dan HarrisBlog: Psychology Today – The Mindful Self-ExpressBook: Buddha’s Brain by Rich HansonBook: Grit by Angela DuckworthArticle: What Mindfulness App is Right for You? by Marlynn Wei, MD, JDView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep126See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AdoptTogether founder Hank Fortener provides tools to celebrate your team members and create a workplace conducive to reaching optimal performance.You’ll Learn:How to create a culture of celebrating each other in the workplaceA quick approach to accelerate team camaraderieHow regular questions direct what teammates think aboutAbout HankAdoptTogether founder Hank Fortener understands both the harsh realities and sweet victories that are part of the adoption process. After seeing 36 foster kids move in and out of his parent’s home in Waynesville, Ohio, Hank saw the transformational power of adoption when his parents gave forever homes to eight kids from five different countries. AdoptTogether is a non-profit, crowdfunding platform that bridges the gap between families who want to adopt and the children who need loving homes. Hank is also a popular speaker who shares his leadership lessons learned along the path of creating AdoptTogether with clients such as Sony and Cardinal Health.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: HankFortener.comPodcast: Hank Presents on iTunesBook: Finding Your Way in a Wild New World by Martha BeckBook: Never Eat Alone by Keith FerrazziBook: Who’s Got Your Back by Keith FerrazziBook: Words Can Change Your Brain by Andrew Newberg and Mark Robert WaldmanWebsite: AdoptTogetherView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep125See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul Zak illuminates how the brain chemical oxytocin relates to how we can develop a higher trust, lower-stress work culture. You'll Learn: How to measure and manage trust in the workplace The benefits of a high trust workplace Why hugs should be the new handshake   About Paul: Paul J. Zak, PhD, is founding Director of the Center for Neuroeconomics Studies and Professor of Economics, Psychology, and Management at Claremont Graduate University.  He was part of the team of scientists that first made the connection between oxytocin and trust – his TED talk on the topic has received more than 1.4 million views. Paul is the author of the new book Trust Factor: The Science Of Creating High-Performance Companies. Also the author of The Moral Molecule, he has appeared on ABC World News Tonight, CNN, Fox Business, Dr. Phil, and Good Morning America.  He lives in Claremont, CA. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep124 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Hansen identifies eight inherent cognitive biases, how they developed, and what we can do to overcome them.You’ll Learn:When you can still trust the wisdom of your instinctsThe massive power of taking six extra seconds to breathe and thinkHow to apply the “for-ness” mindset to overcome negativity biasAbout AdamAdam Hansen is VP of Innovation/Innovation Process Consultant at Ideas To Go and a career-long innovation leader, student and devotee. He received his MBA in product management at Indiana University. He has served on the board of the Product Development and Management Association and as an innovation and strategy expert with select causes in education and public health care.Items Mentioned in this Show:Book: Outsmart Your Instincts by Adam Hansen, Beth Storz & Edward HarringtonWebsite: sixseconds.orgBook: Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanTheory: Barbara Fredrickson’s broaden and build theoryBook: If You Want to Write by Brenda UelandBook: Humility is the New Smart by Edward Hess and Katherine LudwigApp: EvernoteView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep123See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fellow podcaster Eric Zimmer shares how you can nourish your “good wolf” to help you reach optimal performance at work. You'll Learn: Pro-tips for wisely allocating your time and energy among all the roles you play An effective way to sustain your good habits, when you feel like quitting How being more yourself at work can help you be more awesome at your job   About Eric Eric Zimmer is the host of a podcast called The One You Feed. It was named a Best of 2014 podcast by iTunes and has gotten over a million and a half downloads to date. He’s been helping build startup companies for 15 years, been involved in technology for longer than that. Recently he has been doing e-commerce consulting for Fortune 500 companies. He started a solar energy company, Tipping Point. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep122 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Nicole Lipkin outlines the factors that derail you from optimal performance at the workplace and the mindset to overcome them.You’ll Learn:Three common emotional derail-ers of successHow technology is hurting your wellbeingApproaches to cultivating the growth mindsetAbout NicoleDr. Nicole Lipkin is an organizational psychologist, coach and keynote speaker. She is the CEO of Equilibria Leadership Consulting. Nicole is the author of What Keeps Leaders Up At Night and the co-author of Y in the Workplace: Managing the “Me First” Generation. Nicole is a regular contributor to the broadcast community and has been featured on NPR, NBC, CBS, Fox Business News, New York Times Magazine, Entrepreneur magazine, Forbes, and numerous other media outlets both nationally and internationally.Items Mentioned in this Show:Share your feedback at AwesomeAtYourJob.com/chatWebsite: www.equilibrialeadership.comBlog posts: How to Torture Your Boss…and…How to Torture Your EmployeesBook: What Keeps Leaders Up at Night by Nicole LipkinBook: Mindset by Carol DweckTool: Google BoomerangSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Beatrice Chestnut discusses how using the Enneagram can help build an understanding yourself and the personality types of people you work with.You’ll Learn:What is the Enneagram and how it aids in understanding peopleWhy 9 is the Enneagram’s key numberKey practices for developing emotional intelligenceAbout BeatriceBeatrice Chestnut, PhD MA is a licensed psychotherapist, coach, and business consultant based in San Francisco. She has a PhD in communication studies, and an MA in clinical psychology. She is the author of the books, The Complete Enneagram: 27 Paths to Greater Self-Knowledge, and The 9 Types of Leadership: Mastering the Art of People in the 21st century Workplace and was President of the International Enneagram Association from 2006-2007. She offers trainings on the Enneagram internationally, focusing on using it as a tool for personal transformation. Items Mentioned in this Show:Share your feedback at AwesomeAtYourJob.com/chatWebsite: beatricechestnut.comHuman Personality Model: EnneagramBook: The 9 Types of Leadership by Beatrice ChestnutBook: The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership by Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman and Kaley Warner-KlempBook: The Wise Fool’s Guide to Leadership by Peter HawkinsBook: Heroic Leadership by Chris LowneyTest: Integrative Enneagram QuestionnaireView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep120See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Linda Kaplan-Thaler shares how you can turn up your GRIT factor to better put in the hard work needed to achieve success.You’ll Learn:Why hard work trumps geniusThe GRIT framework for reaching successThe research-based 30-minute rule that gritty winners followAbout LindaAdvertising Hall of Famer Linda Kaplan Thaler is responsible for some of America’ s most famous and award-winning advertising campaigns, including the Aflac duck and the hilarious “Yes, Yes, Yes” commercials for Clairol Herbal Essences. She has composed jingles that are among the industry’s gold standard, including “I Don’t Wanna Grow Up, I’m a Toys ‘ R’ Us Kid,” and “Kodak Moments.”Today, Linda is a renowned motivational speaker and is President of Kaplan Thaler Productions. Linda is also a nationally acclaimed author and, together with Robin Koval, their newest bestseller, “GRIT to GREAT,” was ranked one of the top business books for 2015.Items Mentioned in this Show:Share your feedback at AwesomeAtYourJob.com/chatWebsite: www.kaplanthalerproductions.comBook: Grit to Great by Linda Kaplan-Thaler and Robin KovalBook: The Power of Nice by Linda Kaplan-Thaler and Robin KovalBook: The Power of Small by Linda Kaplan-Thaler and Robin KovalBook: When Breath Becomes Air by Paul KalanithiApp: EvernoteView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep119See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.