Sarah Noll Wilson shows how avoidance harms work and relationships. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The many consequences of avoiding conflict 2)The key to overcoming avoidance 3) How to train your body’s fight-or-flight response Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep819 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SARAH — Through her work as an Executive Coach, an in-demand Keynote Speaker, Researcher, Contributor to Harvard Business Review, and Bestselling Author of “Don’t Feed the Elephants”, Sarah Noll Wilson helps leaders close the gap between what they intend to do and the actual impact they make. She hosts the podcast “Conversations on Conversations”, is certified in Co-Active Coaching, Conversational Intelligence, and is a frequent guest lecturer at universities. In addition to her work with organizations, Sarah is a passionate advocate for mental health.With 15+ years in leadership development, Sarah earned a Master’s Degree from Drake University in Leadership Development and a BA from the University of Northern Iowa in Theatre Performance and Theatre Education. When she isn’t helping people build and rebuild relationships, she enjoys playing games with her husband Nick and cuddling with their fur baby, Sally. • Book: Don't Feed the Elephants!: Overcoming the Art of Avoidance to Build Powerful Partnerships • LinkedIn: Sara Noll Wilson • Twitter: @sarahnollwilson • Website: SarahNollWilson.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Conversational Intelligence: How Great Leaders Build Trust and Get Extraordinary Results by Judith Glaser • Book: Insight: Why We're Not as Self-Aware as We Think, and How Seeing Ourselves Clearly Helps Us Succeed at Work and in Life by Tasha Eurich • Book: Right Within: How to Heal from Racial Trauma in the Workplace by Minda Harts • Book: The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table by Minda Harts • Book: The Waymakers: Clearing the Path to Workplace Equity with Competence and Confidence by Tara Jaye Frank • Book: Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts--Becoming the Person You Want to Be by Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter • Previous episode: 798: How to Have Difficult Conversations about Race with Kwame Christian See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scott Anthony Barlow shares powerful wisdom from many career changers on how to craft a fulfilling career path. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The massive costs of poor career fit 2) Why you shouldn’t wait on clarity to act  3) Three risk-free ways to get a feel for a career change Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep818 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SCOTT — Scott Anthony Barlow wants you to find work you freakin’ love! He is CEO of Happen To Your Career and host of the HTYC podcast, which has been listened to over 3 million times across 159 countries, and is the largest career change podcast in the world. As a former HR Leader, Scott has interviewed over 2000 people for jobs and completely rejects the way that most organizations choose to do work. He’s a nerd for self development, human behavior and ice hockey. Scott lives in Washington state with his wife and 3 kids. • Book: Happen to Your Career: An Unconventional Approach to Career Change and Meaningful Work • Podcast: Happen to Your Career • Website: FigureItOut.co • Website: HappenToYourCareer.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: 80/20 Sales and Marketing: The Definitive Guide to Working Less and Making More by Perry Marshall • Past episode: 475: Achieving 50% More with 1% Effort Using the 80/20 Rule with Perry Marshall See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jennifer Garvey Berger shares how we can all tap into our natural capabilities to overcome the challenges of complexity. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How uncertainty affects your nervous system 2) The secret to boosting your nervous system 3) How laughter helps you be more awesome Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep817 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JENNIFER — Jennifer Garvey Berger is Chief Cultivating Officer and Founder of Cultivating Leadership, a consultancy that serves executives and executive teams in the private, non-profit, and government sectors. Her clients include Google, Microsoft, Novartis, Wikipedia, and Oxfam International. She is the author of Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps: Changing on the Job: Developing Leaders for a Complex World. • Book: Unleash Your Complexity Genius: Growing Your Inner Capacity to Lead (The Stanford Briefs) • Book: Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps: How to Thrive in Complexity • Website: CultivatingLeadership.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, Third Edition by Robert Sapolsky — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Storyworth. Give your family something super special this holiday season with $10 off at StoryWorth.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Harrison Monarth shares simple but effective approaches to get others to perceive you as a leader. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why it’s easier to build executive presence than you think 2) The easiest way to improve people’s perception of you 3) How to still contribute when you don’t have answers Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep816 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT HARRISON — Harrison Monarth is one of today's most sought-after leadership development-and executive coaches, helping CEOs, senior executives, managers, and high-potential employees develop critical leadership skills and increase their interpersonal effectiveness and ability to influence others. He has personally coached leaders from major organizations in financial services, technology, medical, legal, hospitality and consumer industries, as well as those in start-ups, nonprofits and politics.  Harrison’s client list covers organizations such as General Motors, Hewlett-Packard, MetLife, AT&T, Northrop Grumman, Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank, Deloitte Consulting, Cisco Systems, GE and Standard & Poor’s among others, as well as start-up entrepreneurs, political candidates and Members of Congress. • Book: Executive Presence, Second Edition: The Art of Commanding Respect Like a CEO • LinkedIn: Harrison Monarth • Website: GuruMaker.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “A Little Thanks Goes a Long Way: Explaining Why Gratitude Expressions Motivate Prosocial Behavior” by Adam M. Grant and Francesca Gino• Book: Daily Rituals: How Artists Work by Mason CurreySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Amy Gallo shares how to constructively deal with difficult people at work.— YOU'LL LEARN —  1) The massive costs of bad relationships at work2) How to build your immunity to criticism3) How to work well with eight key types of difficult peopleSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep815 for clickable versions of the links below.— ABOUT AMY —  Amy Gallo is a contributing editor at Harvard Business Review. She is the author of the HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict and Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone, and a cohost of HBR's Women at Work podcast. Her articles have been collected in dozens of books on emotional intelligence, giving and receiving feedback, time management, and leadership. As a sought-after speaker and facilitator, Gallo has helped thousands of leaders deal with conflict more effectively and navigate complicated workplace dynamics. She is a graduate of Yale University and holds a master’s from Brown University.• Book: Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People)• Book: HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict (HBR Guide Series) • Podcast: Women at Work• TEDx Talk: "The Gift of Conflict"• Website: AmyEGallo.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Study: “Why We Need Best Friends at Work” by Annamarie Mann• Study: “Managing a Polarized Workforce” by Julia A. Minson and Francesca Gino• Study: “Conversational receptiveness: Improving engagement with opposing views” by Michael Yeomans, et al.• Book: Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by David Burns• Book: Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and Anxiety by David Burns• Book: The Office of Historical Corrections: A Novella and Stories by Danielle Evans• Past episode: 001: Communicating with Inspiration and Clarity with Mawi AsgedomSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steven Gaffney shares the simple shifts that help you feel more powerful at work. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to easily redirect negativity into productivity2) Three reframes that make problems more manageable3) Two quick hacks to snap you out of a funkSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep814 for clickable versions of the links below.— ABOUT STEVEN — Steven Gaffney is a leading expert on creating Consistently High Achieving Organizations (CHAO)™ including high achieving teams, honest communication, and change leadership. Steven has worked in more than 25 different industry and market segments for over 25 years. He uses cross-discipline solutions and best practices from other industry sectors to bring fresh, innovative and consistently successful approaches to his clients. He works directly with top leaders from Fortune 500 companies, associations, as well as the U.S. government and military; and is also an author, speaker, and trusted advisor.• Book: Unconditional Power: A System for Thriving in Any Situation, No Matter How Frustrating, Complex, or Unpredictable• Website: JustBeHonest.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard by Chip Heath•Book: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff . . . and It's All Small Stuff: Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking Over Your Life (Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Series) by Richard Carlson — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Find quality hires fast with a free job posting at LinkedIn.com/beawesome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laura Vanderkam reveals the secret to carving out time for what’s truly important. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The right way to do leisure time 2) The perfect day to do your planning 3) How to make your schedule more flexible Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep813 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LAURA — Laura Vanderkam is the author of several time management and productivity books, including The New Corner Office, Juliet's School of Possibilities, Off the Clock, I Know How She Does It, What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, and 168 Hours. Her work has appeared in publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Fortune. She is the host of the podcast Before Breakfast and the co-host, with Sarah Hart-Unger, of the podcast Best of Both Worlds. • Book: Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters • Website: LauraVanderkam.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy at BetterHelp.com/AwesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Medtronic CEO and current professor, Bill George shares foundational principles for excelling as a leader in today’s world of work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What a “true north” is and why it’s so critical 2) The top three distractions leaders must overcome 3) Powerful questions to clarify your purpose Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep812 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BILL — Bill George is the former chairman and chief executive officer of Medtronic.  He joined Medtronic in 1989 as president and chief operating officer, was chief executive officer from 1991-2001, and board chair from 1996-2002. He is currently a senior fellow at Harvard Business School, where he has taught leadership since 2004. Bill is the author of: Discover Your True North and The Discover Your True North Field book, Authentic Leadership, 7 Lessons for Leading in Crisis True North, Finding Your True North, and True North Groups. He served on the boards of Goldman Sachs, ExxonMobil, Novartis, Target, and Mayo Clinic.  He received his BSIE with high honors from Georgia Tech, his MBA with high distinction from Harvard University, where he was a Baker Scholar, and honorary PhDs from Georgia Tech, Mayo Medical School, University of St. Thomas, Augsburg College and Bryant University. • Book: True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership • Book: True North: Leading Authentically in Today's Workplace, Emerging Leader Edition — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Researcher: Richard Davidson• Book: Younger Next Year: Live Strong, Fit, and Sexy - Until You're 80 and Beyond by Chris Crowley and Henry Lodge • Past episode: 371: The Keys That Make a Great Team with Don YaegerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex Budak shows you how to initiate change at any level. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why you don’t need titles to be a leader 2) The five influence superpowers 3) How to build your leadership skills–one moment at a time Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep811 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALEX — Alex Budak is a social entrepreneur, faculty member at Berkeley Haas, and the author of Becoming a Changemaker. At UC Berkeley, he created and teaches the transformative course, “Becoming a Changemaker,” and is a Faculty Director for Berkeley Executive Education programs.  As a social entrepreneur, Alex co‐founded StartSomeGood, and held leadership positions at Reach for Change and Change.org.  He has spoken around the world from Cambodia to Ukraine to the Arctic Circle, and received degrees from UCLA and Georgetown. • Book: Becoming a Changemaker: An Actionable, Inclusive Guide to Leading Positive Change at Any Level • Changemaker Index: ChangemakerBook.com/index • LinkedIn: Alex Budak • Website: AlexBudak.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Life Entrepreneurs: Ordinary People Creating Extraordinary Lives by Christoher Gergen and Gregg Vanourek• Book: The Long View: Some Thoughts About One of Life's Most Important Lessons by Matthew KellySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marina Nitze reveals what makes bureaucracies tick and how you can work your way through them.  — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why bureaucracies can actually be great 2) Six favorite bureaucracy hacks 3) What not to do when trying to challenge a bureaucracy Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep810 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARINA — Marina Nitze, co-author of the new book Hack Your Bureaucracy, is a partner at Layer Aleph, a crisis response firm specializing in restoring complex software systems to service. Marina is also a fellow at New America's New Practice Lab, where she improves America's foster care system through the Resource Family Working Group and Child Welfare Playbook. Marina was the CTO of the VA after serving as a Senior Advisor on technology in the Obama White House. She lives in Seattle.• Book: Hack Your Bureaucracy: Get Things Done No Matter What Your Role on Any Team • Twitter: @MarinaNitze • Website: HackYourBureaucracy.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut• Book: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen• Book: Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert• Book: The Success Principles(TM): How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Jack Canfield and Janet SwitzerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul Magnone reveals how to make smarter decisions by tapping into both data and intuition.  — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why you shouldn’t disregard intuition 2) Why we make terrible decisions—and how to stop 3) Powerful questions that surface brilliant insights Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep809 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT PAUL — Paul Magnone is Head of Global Strategic Alliances at Google where he is developing a growing ecosystem of partners that will unlock the next generation of business value via the cloud and related technologies. Previously at Deloitte and IBM, he is a systems thinker and business builder focused on understanding where technology is headed and answering what it means for a business. He is an adjunct faculty member at Columbia University.• Book: Decisions Over Decimals: Striking the Balance between Intuition and Information with Christopher J. Frank and Oded Netzer • LinkedIn: Paul Magnone • Website: DODTheBook.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Road Less Traveled, 25th Anniversary Edition: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values, and Spiritual Growth by M. Scott Peck • Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oscar Trimboli explores the science behind listening–and how you can become great at it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The difference between a good listener and a great one 2) How to get into the great listening mindset 3) The one question that will cut your meetings in half Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep808 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT OSCAR — Oscar Trimboli is an author, host of the Apple award-winning podcast Deep Listening and a sought-after keynote speaker. Along with the Deep Listening Ambassador Community, he is on a quest to create 100 million deep listeners in the workplace.He is the author of How to Listen - Discover the Hidden Key to Better Communication - the most comprehensive book about listening in the workplace, Deep Listening - Impact beyond words and Breakthroughs: How to Confront Assumptions. We adapted our previous episode with Oscar into the LinkedIn Learning course called  How to Resolve Conflict and Boost Productivity through Deep Listening.Oscar is a marketing and technology industry veteran working for Microsoft, PeopleSoft, Polycom, and Vodafone. He consults with organizations including American Express, AstraZeneca, Cisco, Google, HSBC, IAG, Montblanc, PwC, Salesforce, Sanofi, SAP, and Siemens.Oscar loves afternoon walks with his wife, Jennie, and their dog Kilimanjaro. On the weekends, you will find him playing Lego with one or all his four grandchildren.• Book: How to Listen: Discover the Hidden Key to Better Communication • Quiz: ListeningQuiz.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Square and the Tower: Networks and Power, from the Freemasons to Facebook by Neil Ferguson See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Heather Hansen shares powerful advice on how to build the confidence to believe in yourself and get others to believe in you. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The simple mindset shift that builds your confidence 2) Why you’re already more qualified than you think 3) The master key to winning over more advocates Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep807 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT HEATHER — Heather Hansen helps leaders, sales teams and high powered individuals master persuasion and build credibility with diverse stakeholders. She gives leaders the tools to make the case for their ideas, their products, and their leadership. With these tools, they change other's perspectives and help them to believe. Heather has worked with companies like Google, LVMH, SavATree, the American Medical Association and Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, and has lectured at Harvard Business School, Stanford Law School, Berkeley and the University of Pennsylvania. She’s also appeared on The Today Show, CNN, NBC, MSNBC, Fox Business and CBS.  Heather is the author of the bestselling book The Elegant Warrior-How to Win Life's Trials Without Losing Yourself, which Publishers Weekly calls "a template to achieving personal and career goals", and the host of The Elegant Warrior podcast, an Apple Top 100 Career podcast. Her most recent book is Advocate To Win-10 Tools to Ask for What You Want and Get It. • Book: Advocate to Win: 10 Tools to Ask for What You Want and Get It • Book: The Elegant Warrior: How To Win Life's Trials Without Losing Yourself • Website: HeatherHansenPresents.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Insight Timer • App: Marco Polo • Study: “Listeners Glean Emotions Better from Voice-Only Communications” (Full text) • Article: “Why Women Don’t Apply for Jobs Unless They’re 100% Qualified” • Book: Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise by Justin Zorn and Leigh Marz • Previous Episode: 783: How to Restore Energy and Clarity by Tuning in to Silence with Leigh Marz and Justin Zorn — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy at BetterHelp.com/AwesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dominique Henderson outlines some stumbling blocks hindering success and how to overcome them. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The framework for managing any problem 2) How to make big changes easier and achievable 3) Key words you need to erase from your vocabulary Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep806 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DOMINIQUE — Dominique Henderson, CFP® | Dominique is a husband, father and thought leader in the financial services industry. His personal mission statement is:  R.E.A.L. financial advice has the ability to change family trees, and everyone deserves an opportunity to change their family tree. As a Certified Financial Planner™, coach, speaker, podcaster and author, Dominique works to help people to get “unstuck” in their finances and careers so that they can be the best version of themselves.  When not serving his clients you can find him enjoying a glass of wine, traveling with his wife, or spending time with friends. • Book: Assess, Address, and Adjust: A Practical Guide to Becoming Unstuck and Achieving Your Goals • Website: DomHendersonSr.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Becoming Your Own Banker: Unlock the Infinite Banking Concept by R. Nelson Nash • Book: Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential by Tiago Forte • Book: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen • Book: Killing Sacred Cows: Overcoming the Financial Myths That Are Destroying Your Prosperity by Garrett B. Gunderson • Book: The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks • Book: The Noticer: Sometimes, all a person needs is a little perspective by Andy Andrews • Book: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kelli Thompson shares strategies for overcoming impostor syndrome and asking for what you need. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) When self-doubt can be helpful 2) The exercises to boost your confidence 3) What not do when advocating for yourself Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep805 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KELLI — Kelli Thompson is a women’s leadership coach and speaker who helps women advance to the rooms where decisions are made. She has coached and trained hundreds of women to trust themselves, lead with more confidence, and create a career they love. She is the founder of the Clarity & Confidence Women's Leadership Program, and a Stevie Award winner for Women in Business—Coach of the Year. She is the author of Closing The Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential & Your Paycheck, releasing fall of 2022. • Book: Closing the Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential, and Your Paycheck • Website: KelliRaeThompson.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brene Brown • Past episode: 674: Nailing Your Interview, Resume, and Negotiation FAST with Steve Dalton — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Find quality hires fast with a free job posting at LinkedIn.com/beawesome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Zeinab Kahera shares the best job search practices learned from her decade of experience in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring in multiple industries. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) A behind-the-scenes look into what recruiters want to see 2) Powerful questions to identify your unique expertise 3) The most important thing to communicate in your resume Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep804 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ZEINAB — Zeinab Kahera is a career specialist, who specializes in working with people to amplify their voice while utilizing expert techniques to build a cover letter and resume that is professional, strong, and best represents them.  Her professional expertise comes from a decade of experience in recruitment, interviewing, and hiring in multiple industries. She has also served in Human Resources and various management roles including for a Fortune 500 company.   Zeinab earned her Bachelor in Business Management from Georgia State University and a Master of Education in Counseling with a concentration in Student Affairs from the University of West Georgia.   • Email: [email protected] • LinkedIn: Zeinab Kahera • Website: ZeinabKahera.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Grammarly • Tool: Calendly • Assessment: Needs & Values Program • Book: The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks • Book: The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, A Toltec Wisdom Book by Don Miguel Ruiz — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Storyworth. Give the fathers in your life something special at StoryWorth.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carmine Gallo uncovers the communication secrets of masters like Jeff Bezos that help you write more clearly and concisely. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The basic grammar lesson that makes all the difference 2) The easiest way to simplify complexity 3) How a single sentence makes your data more impactful Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep803 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CARMINE — Carmine Gallo is a Harvard instructor and program leader in executive education at the prestigious Harvard Graduate School of Design. A “communications guru,” according to Publishers Weekly, Carmine coaches CEOs and leaders for the world’s most admired brands.Carmine’s bestselling books, including Talk Like TED, The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs, and The Bezos Blueprint, have been translated into more than 40 languages. His latest, The Bezos Blueprint reveals the communication strategies that fueled Amazon's success and that help people build their careers.Carmine is one of the most influential voices in communication, business, and leadership and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Success Magazine and on MSNBC, CNBC, CNN, and ABC’s 20/20. He has built a global reputation for transforming leaders into powerful storytellers and communicators.• Book: The Bezos Blueprint: Communication Secrets of the World's Greatest Salesman• Book: Talk Like TED: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds• Book: The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to Be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience• Article: “How The First 15 Minutes Of Amazon’s Leadership Meetings Spark Great Ideas And Better Conversations”• Website: CarmineGallo.com• LinkedIn: Carmine Gallo— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Bad is Stronger than Good” by Roy Baumeister, Ellen Bratslavsky, Catrin Finkenauer, Kathleen D. Vohs• Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman• Book: Leadership: In Turbulent Times by Doris Kearns Goodwin• Past episode: 771: How to Own Your Career and Build Your Dream Job with Ann HiattSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brandi Nicole Johnson shares simple and practical tips for streamlining your job search. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to get really clear on what you want  2) The best salary database I’ve ever seen 3) The tiny mistake that can ruin your entire resume Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep802 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BRANDI — Brandi Nicole Johnson is an award winning international speaker, facilitator and coach. Currently, Brandi remains focused on her passion for developing the world's next generation of leaders and creating experiences that transform lives. Brandi spent most of her career at the Center for Creative Leadership, a globally ranked, internationally known provider of leadership development, research, and executive education. Brandi has a Master of Science Degree in Management and Leadership and two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Communication Studies. She loves consuming food that is life changing and asking provocative questions that inspire action.  • Brandi’s program: Level Up Your Career. Learn more about September’s Master Class here.  • Brandi’s website: BrandiNicoleJohnson.com  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Website: H1B Salary Database • Website: 81cents • Book: Becoming by Michelle Obama See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nathan Furr discusses how to reframe your relationship with uncertainty to open up to new possibilities. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to turn the fear of the unknown into an excitement for possibilities 2) The six types of risk and how to manage them 3) How to deal with the frustrations of failure Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep801 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT NATHAN — Nathan Furr is a professor of strategy and innovation at INSEAD in Paris and an expert in the fields of innovation and technology strategy. His bestselling books include The Innovator’s Method and Innovation Capital. Published regularly in Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review, Forbes and Inc., he is an Innosight Fellow, has been nominated for the Thinkers50 Innovation Award, and works with leading companies including Google, Microsoft, Citi, ING, and Philips.• Book: The Upside of Uncertainty: A Guide to Finding Possibility in the Unknown • Website: UncertaintyPossibility.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Prospect Theory: An Analysis of Decision under Risk” by Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky • Study: “Drop Your Tools: An Allegory for Organizational Studies” by Karl E. Weick • Book: The Colossus of Maroussi by Henry Miller • Book: Finite and Infinite Games by James Carse • Film: Son of a Lion • Past episode: 210: How to Generate Many Creative Ideas with Tina Seelig See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Heidi Grant reveals the secrets to asking for and getting the help you need. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why asking for help is beneficial for everyone involved 2) The do’s and don'ts of asking for help 3) The telltale sign that you need to ask for help Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep800 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT HEIDI — Dr. Heidi Grant is a leadership, influence and motivation expert, who is ranked among the top management thinkers globally.  Her books include 9 Things Successful People Do Differently, and Reinforcements: How to Get People to Help You.  She is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and CBS Mornings, and her TED talk has been viewed more than 3 million times. • Book: Reinforcements: How to Get People to Help You • Website: HeidiGrantPhD.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Make It So: Leadership Lessons from Star Trek: The Next Generation: Make It So: Leadership Lessons from Star Trek: The Next Generation by Bill Ross and Wes Roberts • Book: The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien • Past episode: 773: How to Amplify Your Message Through Powerful Framing and Storytelling with Rene Rodriguez — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy at BetterHelp.com/AwesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gorick Ng lays out the unspoken rules and expectations of managers that explain why top performers get ahead. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three questions everyone is asking about you 2) The A+ way to ask for help 3) The mentality that keeps professionals from progressing Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep799 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT GORICK — Gorick Ng is the Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right, a book published by Harvard Business Review Press. It is a guide to help professionals, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, take control of their careers, based on 500+ interviews with professionals across geographies, industries, and job types. Gorick is a career adviser at Harvard College, specializing in coaching first-generation, low-income students. He has worked in management consulting at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), investment banking at Credit Suisse, and research with the Managing the Future of Work project at Harvard Business School. He has been featured in The Today Show, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, BuzzFeed, New York Post, Fast Company, and CNBC. He was named by Thinkers50 as one of 30 thinkers to watch in 2022. Gorick, a first-generation college student, is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Business School.• Book: The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right • Website: Gorick.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Instapaper • Book: The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business by Erin Meyer • Book: Hope for the Flowers by Trina Paulus — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Zapier. Save many hours a month by automating tasks with zapier.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kwame Christian lays out his three-step framework for masterfully handling difficult conversations around race and other sensitive issues at work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why we struggle when discussing race 2) How discussing race enriches workplaces 3) A powerful three-step framework for any difficult conversation Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep798 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KWAME — Kwame Christian is a best-selling author, business lawyer and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute (ANI). Following the viral success of his TedxDayton talk, Kwame released his best-seller Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life in 2018. He’s also a regular Contributor for Forbes and the host of the number one negotiation podcast in the world, Negotiate Anything - which currently has over 5 million downloads worldwide. Under Kwame’s leadership, ANI has coached and trained several Fortune 500 companies on applying the fundamentals of negotiation to corporate success. Kwame was the recipient of the John Glenn College of Public Affairs Young Alumni Achievement Award in 2020 and the Moritz College of Law Outstanding Recent Alumnus Award 2021. He is the only person in the history of The Ohio State University to win alumni awards in consecutive years from the law school and the masters of public affairs program. That said, Kwame’s proudest achievement is his family. He’s married to Dr. Whitney Christian, and they have two lovely sons, Kai and Dominic. • Book: How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race: Practical Tools for Necessary Change in the Workplace and Beyond • Book: Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life • Podcast: Negotiate Anything • Podcast: Negotiate Real Change • Website: American Negotiation Institute — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: "How to Be an Antiracist" by Ibram X. Kendi • Book: "How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent" by Carla Naumburg • Book: "I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships" by Michael Sorensen • Past episode: 693: Building Better Relationships through Validation with Michael Sorensen See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Amanda Crowell shares practical wisdom on how to make time and space for the work that matters most to you. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to get clarity on the work that fulfills you most 2) How to say no to the commitments eating up your time 3) How to stop procrastination from sabotaging your goals Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep797 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT AMANDA — Dr. Amanda Crowell is a cognitive psychologist, speaker, author, and the creator of the Great Work Journals. Amanda's TEDx talk: Three Reasons You Aren’t Doing What You Say You Will Do has received 1.5 million views and has been featured on TED's Ideas blog and TED Shorts. Her ideas have also been featured on NPR, Al Jazeera, The Wall Street Journal, Quartz, and Thrive Global. Amanda lives in New Jersey with her husband, two adorable kids, and a remarkable Newfiepoo named Ruthie. • Book: Great Work: Do What Matters Most Without Sacrificing Everything Else • TEDx Talk: Three reasons you aren’t doing what you say you will do | Amanda Crowell | TEDxHarrisburg • Podcast: Unleashing Your Great Work • Website: AmandaCrowell.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Tim Ferriss • Book: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen • Book: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline • Book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy at BetterHelp.com/AwesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Grace Lordan offers actionable solutions and tips to help bring you closer to your goals, one step at a time. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to free yourself from the fear of making mistakes 2) How to break free from impostor syndrome 3) How to stop stress from hijacking your day Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep796 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT GRACE — Dr Grace Lordan is the Founding Director of The Inclusion Initiative and an Associate Professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science.   Grace is an economist and her research is focused on quantifying the benefits of inclusion within and across firms, as well as designing interventions that level the playing field for under-represented talent within firms.  Grace served as an expert advisor to the UK government sitting on their skills and productivity board, is currently a member of the UK government’s BEIS social mobility taskforce and is currently on the Women in Finance Charter’s advisory board. Her academic writings have been published in top international journals and she has written for the Financial Times and Harvard Business Review. Grace is a regular speaker and advisor to blue chip finance and technology firms. Think Big, Take Small Steps and Build the Future You Want is her first book. • Book: Think Big: Take Small Steps and Build the Future You Want • Website: www.GraceLordan.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave (The Stoic Virtues Series) by Ryan Holiday — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Find quality hires fast with a free job posting at LinkedIn.com/beawesome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Zena Everett reveals the time-wasters to drop in order to make time for what matters. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The top things slowing us down at work 2) The questions to ask for effective prioritization 3) How to say no nicely Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep795 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ZENA — Leadership Coach and Speaker Zena Everett is the author of Mind Flip, Take the Fear out of Your Career and the award winning Crazy Busy Cure. Originally a recruitment entrepreneur, Zena sold her business in 2007 then studied an MSc in Career Management and Coaching. She then took further postgraduate qualifications in psychological coaching and leadership with neuroscience (MIT Sloan Business School). She has coached on the Executive MBA Programme at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School and is a member of the Associate Faculty at Henley Business School. • Book: The Crazy Busy Cure: A productivity book for people who don’t have time to read productivity books • Website: ZenaEverett.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Million Dollar Consulting: The Professional's Guide to Growing a Practice by Alan Weiss • Book: Money Talks: How to Make a Million As A Speaker by Alan Weiss • Past Episode: 572: How Morning Practices Like Savoring and Investing in Calm Boost Productivity with Chris Bailey • Past episode: 766: Marshall Goldsmith on Simple Shifts for a More Fulfilling Career and Life — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Apple Card. Get up to 3% cash back with Apple card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sterling Hawkins shows you how to turn discomfort into fuel for transformative change. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why we need to hunt discomfort   2) Why you need your own “street gang”  3) What to do when you feel like quitting Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep794 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT STERLING — Sterling Hawkins is an internationally recognized entrepreneur, motivational leader, and public speaker. His 2019 TED Talk, “Discomfort is Necessary for Innovation,” has been viewed more than 100,000 times. Sterling serves as CEO and founder of the Sterling Hawkins Group, a research, training and development company focused on human and organizational growth. He has been seen in publications like Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, The New York Times and Forbes. Based in Colorado, Sterling is a proud uncle of three and a passionate adventurer that can often be found skydiving, climbing mountains, shark diving or even trekking the Sahara. • Book: Hunting Discomfort: How to Get Breakthrough Results in Life and Business No Matter What • TED Talk: Discomfort is Necessary for Innovation • Website: SterlingHawkins.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Catcher in the Rye by JD SalingerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aliza Knox breaks down the six critical shifts that help turn around an unpleasant work situation. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to stay enthusiastic in the face of work hardships 2) What to do when you feel stagnant 3) How to engineer serendipity for your career Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep793 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALIZA — Aliza built and led APAC businesses for Google, Twitter and Cloudflare. She is a BCG advisor, Forbes columnist, and board director. Called a “Kick Ass Woman Slaying the World of Tech”, Aliza wrote Don't Quit Your Day Job, outlining 6 mindshifts you need to rise & thrive at work as part of  her commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders. She’s in the Top 100 Women in Tech, Singapore and was named IT Woman of the Year Asia, 2020. • Book: Don’t Quit Your Day Job: The Six Mind Shifts You Need to Rise and Thrive at Work. • Article: “The New Meaning Of CEO: Chief Empathy Officer - 4 Reasons Leaders Need Empathy Now” • LinkedIn: Aliza Knox • Twitter: @alizaknox • Website: AlizaKnox.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “How Job Crafting Can Make Work More Satisfying” by Ben Laker, Charmi Patel, Pawan Budhwar, and Ashish Malik • Study: “The Power of Empathy in Times of Crisis and Beyond” by Tara Van Bommel, PhD • Book: Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott • Book: Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Apple Card. Get up to 3% cash back with Apple CardSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scott Tillema shares powerful wisdom on handling emotional and tense conversations with ease and finesse. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Two powerful skills to help you connect with anyone 2) A handy strategy to get people to listen in closely 3) What people want to hear during emotional conversations Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep792 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SCOTT — Scott Tillema is a top communication keynote speaker, FBI trained hostage negotiator, and senior associate with The Negotiations Collective.  He is a nationally recognized leader in the field of crisis and hostage negotiations, training thousands of negotiators across the country. Scott has developed a model for hostage negotiation, which is now being adapted by those in the private sector for use in sales, marketing, communication, and leadership. • TEDx Talk: “The Secrets of Hostage Negotiators” by Scott Tillema • Website: NegotiationsCollective.com • Website: ScottTillema.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini • Book: Beyond Reason: Using Emotions as You Negotiate by Dan Shapiro • TED Talk: “Your body language may shape who you are” by Amy Cuddy • Previous episode: 693: Building Better Relationships through Validation with Michael Sorensen — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Apple Card. Get up to 3% cash back with Apple CardSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ron Carucci reveals the four keys to cultivating a culture of trust and honesty in your teams and organizations. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why people don’t trust you even if you think you’re trustworthy 2) Two fundamental questions to up your leadership3) A powerful exercise to build your honesty muscleSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep791 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RON — Ron has a thirty-year track record helping executives tackle challenges of strategy, organization, and leadership — from start-ups to Fortune 10s, nonprofits to heads-of-state, turn-arounds to new markets and strategies, overhauling leadership and culture to re-designing for growth. With experience in more than 25 countries on 4 continents, he helps organizations articulate strategies that lead to accelerated growth, and then designs programs to execute those strategies.  The best-selling author of eight books, including the Amazon #1 Rising to Power and his recently released To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose, Ron is a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review, where Navalent’s work on leadership was named one of 2016’s management ideas that mattered most. He is also a regular contributor to Forbes, and a two-time TEDx speaker.  • Book: To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose • Series: Moments of Truth • Firm: Navalent.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “UMass researcher finds most people lie in everyday conversation” • Book: Choosing Courage: The Everyday Guide to Being Brave at Work by Jim Detert • Book: Crossing the Unknown Sea: Work as a Pilgrimage of Identity by David Whyte • Past episode: 702: Building the Courage to Speak Up and Stand Out at Work with Jim Detert — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Apple Card. Get up to 3% cash back with Apple CardSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Arika Pierce reveals the simple steps to improving your visibility and value in the workplace. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The critical assumption that keeps professionals from advancing 2) How to properly negotiate for a raise or promotion 3) Three rules for more visibility when working remotely  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep790 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ARIKA — Arika Pierce, President and Founder of Piercing Strategies, is a leadership development coach and expert with a passion for creating forward-thinking leaders. After 15 years of corporate leadership experience, her 360 view of leadership has empowered her to help individuals hone their goals and reach their full potential.  • Book: I CAN. I WILL. WATCH ME.: How to Not Be Overlooked, Underpaid or Undervalued  • LinkedIn: Arika Pierce • Website: ArikaPierce.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The 5AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life by Robin Sharma • Book: Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson and Kenneth Blanchard • Book: Fear Is My Homeboy: How to Slay Doubt, Boss Up, and Succeed on Your Own Terms by Judi Holler — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Zapier. Save many hours a month by automating tasks with zapier.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alan Stein Jr. lays out the fundamental shifts that help sustain your game and build resilience in the face of stress, stagnation, and burnout. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to stop stress from overwhelming and controlling you 2) How to stay calm and in control in the face of stress 3) How to identify and remedy stagnation Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep789 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALAN — Alan Stein, Jr. is an experienced keynote speaker and author. At his core, he’s a performance coach with a passion for helping others change behaviors. He spent 15+ years working with the highest performing basketball players on the planet (including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and Kobe Bryant). Through his customized programs, he transfers his unique expertise to maximize both individual and organizational performance. Alan is a dynamic storyteller who delivers practical, actionable lessons that can be implemented immediately. He teaches proven principles on how to utilize the same approaches in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level. His previous clients include American Express, Pepsi, Sabra, Starbucks, Charles Schwab, and Penn State Football, and many more. • Book: Raise Your Game: High-Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best • Book: Sustain Your Game: High Performance Keys to Manage Stress, Avoid Stagnation, and Beat Burnout • Website: AlanSteinJr.com • Website: StrongerTeam.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Author: Eckhart Tolle • Book: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear • Book: Exactly What to Say: Your Personal Guide to the Mastery of Magic Words by Phil Jones — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Find quality hires fast with a free job posting at LinkedIn.com/beawesome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Roger Martin reveals how to identify the unconscious mental models holding you back from more superior management effectiveness. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why people will resist correcting outdated models 2) Powerful questions to dismantle outdated models 3) The simple word shift that makes you more strategic Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep788 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ROGER — Professor Roger Martin is a writer, strategy advisor and in 2017 was named the #1 management thinker in the world. He is also former Dean and Institute Director of the Martin Prosperity Institute at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto in Canada.  • Book: A New Way to Think: Your Guide to Superior Management Effectiveness • Twitter: @RogerLMartin • Website: RogerLMartin.com • Medium: Playing to Win Practitioner — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Art as Experience by John Dewey • Book: Lord of the Flies by William Golding • Book: Social Limits to Growth by Fred Hirsch See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Haley Perlus shares everyday tactics to help you achieve consistent peak performance. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How just three words can transform your day 2) How to increase your attention span 3) The simple secret to feeling more energized Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep787 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT HALEY — Dr. Haley Perlus knows what it takes to overcome barriers and achieve peak performance. As an elite alpine ski racer, she competed and trained with the best in the world, pushing herself to the limits time and time again. Now, with a PhD in sport psychology, Haley continues to push boundaries and drive peak performance, helping athletes and Fortune 100 executives reach their goals. Dr. Perlus is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, professor, author and consultant to Division I athletes. She is an adjunct professor at the University of Colorado lecturing on applied sport and exercise psychology at the graduate level. She has authored several books including The Ultimate Achievement Journal and The Inside Drive and her articles have been featured in publications such as Thrive Magazine, Fitness Magazine, IDEA Fitness Journal, EpicTimes, Telluride Inside, MyVega and BeachBody®.• Website: DrHaleyPerlus.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “The Dynamogenic Factors in Pacemaking and Competition” by Norman Triplett • Tool: Concentration grid • Podcast: Huberman’s Lab • Figure: Wim Hof • Book: A Life in Parts by Bryan Cranston • Book: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini • Past episode: 664: Dr. Robert Cialdini on How to Persuade with the 7 Universal Principles of Influence See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eric Barker shares science-based wisdom on how to make your relationships flourish. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The two critical elements of trust-building 2) The secret to dealing with difficult people 3) How to navigate difficult conversations Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep786 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ERIC — Eric Barker is the author of The Wall Street Journal bestseller Barking Up the Wrong Tree, which has sold over half a million copies and been translated into 19 languages. It was even the subject of a question on “Jeopardy!” Over 500,000 people have subscribed to his weekly newsletter. His work has been covered by The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Financial Times, and others. Eric is also a sought-after speaker, having given talks at MIT, Yale, Google, the United States Military Central Command (CENTCOM), and the Olympic Training Center. His new book, Plays Well with Others, will be released by HarperCollins in May of 2022. • Book: Plays Well with Others: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Relationships Is (Mostly) Wrong • Website: EricBarker.org — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie • Book: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini • Book: Pre-Suasion: Channeling Attention for Change by Robert Cialdini • Book: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein • Past episode: 275: How to Manage Your Manager with Mary Abbajay See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christopher Cox discusses how to leverage deadlines to curb procrastination, improve productivity, and deliver better results. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The worst possible deadline you can give yourself 2) The trick restaurateurs and theater artists use to consistently deliver quality 3) The trick to making self-imposed deadlines more motivating Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep785 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHRISTOPHER — Christopher Cox has written about politics, business, books, and science for The New York Times Magazine, GQ, Harper’s, Wired, and Slate. In 2020, he was named a Knight Science Journalism Fellow at MIT and a visiting scholar at NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. He was formerly the chief editor of Harper’s Magazine and executive editor of GQ, where he worked on stories that won the Pulitzer Prize, the PEN Literary Award for Journalism, and multiple National Magazine Awards. His book The Deadline Effect is out in paperback now.  • Book: The Deadline Effect: Inside Elite Organizations That Have Mastered the Ticking Clock • Website: Deadline-Effect.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Research: “More and Less Effective Updating: The Role of Trajectory Management in Making Sense Again” by Marlys Christianson • Research: Procrastination of Enjoyable Experiences • Research: "Procrastination by pigeons: preference for larger, more delayed work requirements." by J.E. Mazur • Book: Predictably Irrational, Revised and Expanded Edition: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by Dan Ariely • Book: The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York by Robert Caro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Speed reading expert Abby Marks-Beale shares the key strategies to speed up your reading–on screens and paper–without compromising comprehension. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to quadruple your reading speed with just one notecard 2) The best ways to retain more of what you read 3) Awesome tools for optimal screen reading Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep784 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ABBY — Abby Marks Beale is a speed reading expert, consummate educator and professional speaker who enjoys teaching busy people how to read smarter, faster and just plain better. For the past 30+ years, she has taught thousands to build reading confidence and competence through the knowledge of simple yet powerful active reading strategies. She is the author of 10 Days to Faster Reading, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Speed Reading and Speed Reading: A Little-Known Time-Saving Superpower. • Book: 10 Days to Faster Reading • Book: Speed Reading: A Little-Known Time-Saving Superpower • Website: RevItUpReading.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: BeelineReader.com • App: Spreeder • Concept: Ebbinghaus Curve of Forgetting • Book: "Rich Habits - The Daily Success Habits of Wealthy Individuals" by Thomas Corley • Book: "Yoga and the Quest for the True Self" by Stephen Cope — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Gusto.com. Make doing payroll easy and get three free months at Gusto.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Leigh Marz and Justin Zorn share compelling research on the surprising benefits of silence—and how to find it amidst the noise and busyness of today’s world. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The small but powerful ways we can get more rest every day 2) How taking a hike can shorten your to-do list 3) How to resist the pull of your smartphone Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep783 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LEIGH & JUSTIN— Justin Talbot Zorn is an author and policymaker, who has served as both a strategist and a meditation teacher in the US Congress. A Harvard-and-Oxford-trained specialist in the economics and psychology of human thriving, Justin’s writing on mindfulness and politics has been published in 12 languages and his work has appeared in the Washington Post, The Atlantic, Harvard Business Review, Foreign Policy, and other publications.   Leigh Marz is a leadership coach and collaboration consultant specializing in work with scientists, engineers, and creatives. She spent years working with the climate team at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and over a decade facilitating and advising a cross-sector team of chemists, advocates, government regulators, manufacturers, and retailers aiming to reduce toxic chemicals in our homes and environment. • Book: Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise • Article: “The Busier You Are, the More You Need Quiet Time” • Article: “How to Build a Culture That Honors Quiet Time” • Website: AstreaStrategies.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Article: “Doing Something is Better Than Doing Nothing for Most People, Study Shows”  • Researcher: Joshua M. Smyth • Researcher: Gordon Hempton • Researcher: Judson Brewer • Book: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport • Book: Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport • Book: Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It by Ethan Kross • Book: Questions Are the Answer: A Breakthrough Approach to Your Most Vexing Problems at Work and in Life by Hal Gregersen — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Find quality hires fast with a free job posting at LinkedIn.com/beawesome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joshua Becker shares his practical ideas for letting go of distractions so you can focus on what matters most. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The one thing that starts day right 2) How money can prevent us from growing in our jobs 3) How to tackle technology addiction Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep782 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOSHUA — Joshua Becker is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author of five books: Things That Matter, The Minimalist Home, The More of Less, Clutterfree with Kids and Simplify. He is the Founder and Editor of Becoming Minimalist, a website dedicated to intentional living visited by over 1 million readers every month with a social media following of over 3 million. His blog was named by SUCCESS Magazine as one of the top ten personal development websites on the Internet and his writing has been featured in publications all around the world. • Book: Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life • Website: BecomingMinimalist.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino • Song: “Ill With Want” by The Avett Brothers See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jody Michael uncovers the surprising cause of much of our stress and shares expert techniques to train your mind for greater resilience. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How you’re unknowingly stressing yourself out 2) How to keep stress at bay with ABC and SEE 3) How to go from triggered to calm in just 30 seconds Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep781 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JODY — Jody Michael is CEO of Jody Michael Associates, and is recognized as one of the top 4% of coaches worldwide and is an internationally credentialed Master Certified Coach, Board Certified Coach, University of Chicago trained psychotherapist, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Among her clients are more than 120 senior executives across 18 Fortune 100 companies. She has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Forbes, Oprah Magazine, Huffington Post, Crain’s Chicago and as an expert guest on MSNBC, CNN, the TODAY Show, and NPR. • Book: Leading Lightly: Lower Your Stress, Think with Clarity, and Lead with Ease • App: MindMastery For Mental Fitness (App Store | Play Store) • Website: JodyMichael.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Article: “COVID-19 pandemic triggers 25% increase in prevalence of anxiety and depression worldwide” • Article: “How to win a global meditation contest, two years in a row” by Chris Taylor • Book: Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time by Brian Tracy • Book: Insight: Why We're Not as Self-Aware as We Think, and How Seeing Ourselves Clearly Helps Us Succeed at Work and in Life by Tasha Eurich • Book: Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box by The Arbinger Institute • Previous episode: 159 Increasing Confidence by Increasing Self-Awareness with Dr. Tasha Eurich See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

See the most powerful persuasion strategies in action as Pete and guest David McRaney roleplay. Check out the full episode, transcript, and notes at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep780.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

David McRaney breaks down why it’s so difficult to change people’s minds—and shares powerful strategies to get others to open their minds. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why facts alone can’t persuade others 2) One simple question to make you more persuasive 3) A step-by-step guide to changing even the most stubborn minds Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep780 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVID — Science journalist, podcaster, and internationally bestselling author David McRaney is an expert in the psychology of reasoning, decision making, and self-delusion. His wildly popular blog became the international bestselling book You Are Not So Smart, revealing and celebrating our irrational and thoroughly human behavior. His second bestseller, You Are Now Less Dumb, gives readers a fighting chance at outsmarting their brains. His most recent book, How Minds Change, is a brain-bending and big-hearted investigation into the science of belief, opinion, and persuasion. David is an in-demand speaker whose work has been featured in The Atlantic and many others.He also created and hosted Exploring Genius: In-Depth Study of Brilliant Minds, an audio documentary for Himalaya, and is working on a TV series about how to better predict the psychological impact of technological disruption. • Book: How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion • Website: YouAreNotSoSmart.com • Personal website: DavidMcRaney.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Cool It: The Skeptical Environmentalist's Guide to Global Warming by Bjorn Lomborg • Book: Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain by David Eagleman • Book: Joe by Larry Brown • Book: The Enigma of Reason by Hugo Mercier and Dan Sperber • Video: Why We Fight: Prelude to War See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Barry O’Reilly shares his strategies on how to unlearn the mindsets and behaviors that hold us back. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The key to breakthrough improvement 2) How to identify what you need to unlearn 3) How to overcome the fear of change Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep779 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BARRY — Barry O’Reilly is the founder and CEO of ExecCamp, an entrepreneurial experience for executives, and the management consultancy Antennae. A business advisor, entrepreneur, and sought-after speaker, O’Reilly has pioneered the intersection of business model innovation, product development, organizational design, and culture transformation. He works with the world’s leading innovators, from disruptive startups to Fortune 500 companies. He is a frequent writer and contributor to The Economist, Strategy+Business, and MIT Sloan Management Review, as well as a coauthor of the international bestseller Lean Enterprise: How High Performance Organizations Innovate at Scale―included in the Eric Ries Lean series and a Harvard Business Review “must-read” for would-be CEOs and business leaders. He is also an executive advisor and faculty member at Singularity University. • Book: Lean Enterprise: How High Performance Organizations Innovate at Scale • Book: Unlearn: Let Go of Past Success to Achieve Extraordinary Results • Studio: NobodyStudios.com • Website: BarryOReilly.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Maverick: The Success Story Behind the World's Most Unusual Workplace by Ricardo Semier— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Gusto.com. Make doing payroll easy and get three free months at Gusto.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Russ Poldrack reveals the science behind why our brains are habit-building machines and how to make the best out of it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to make good habits stick 2) How to strengthen your brain against bad habits 3) Why habits never really go away–and what you should do instead Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep778 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RUSS — Russell A. Poldrack is a psychologist and neuroscientist. He is the Albert Ray Lang Professor of Psychology at Stanford University. He is also the Associate Director of Stanford Data Science, a member of the Stanford Neuroscience Institute and director of the Stanford Center for Reproducible Neuroscience and the SDS Center for Open and Reproducible Science. Prior to his appointment at Stanford in 2014, he held faculty positions at Harvard Medical School, UCLA, and the University of Texas at Austin. He is the author of The New Mind Readers: What Neuroimaging Can and Cannot Reveal about Our Thoughts and Hard to Break: Why Our Brains Make Habits Stick. He lives in San Francisco. • Book: Hard to Break: Why Our Brains Make Habits Stick • Twitter: @russpoldrack — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny Odell • Previous episode: 734: How to Train Your Mind to Focus and Handle Distractions Better with Dr. Amishi Jha See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Reddington shares valuable skills–learned from having engaged in many interrogations–that make you a more observant listener and influential communicator. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The trick to staying focused and attentive 2) The subtle conversation cues to look out for 3) How to ask better questions to get better answers Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep777 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MICHAEL — Michael Reddington, CFI is a certified forensic interviewer and the President of InQuasive, Inc., a company that integrates the key components of effective non-confrontational interview techniques with current business research for executives. Using his background in forensics, and his understanding of human behavior through interrogation, Reddington teaches businesses to use the truth to their advantage.Reddington received his bachelor's degree in business administration and management from Southern New Hampshire University, and received additional education on  negotiation and leadership degree from Harvard University. He currently lives in Waxhaw, NC. • Book: The Disciplined Listening Method: How A Certified Forensic Interviewer Unlocks Hidden Value in Every Conversation • Website: DisciplinedListening.com • Website: InQuasive.com • Website: MichaelReddington.com • LinkedIn: Michael Reddington — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini • Book: Pre-Suasion: Channeling Attention for Change by Robert Cialdini • Book: Care to Dare: Unleashing Astonishing Potential Through Secure Base Leadership by Duncan Coombe, George Kohlrieser, Susan Goldsworthy • Book: Think Like a Freak: The Authors of Freakonomics Offer to Retrain Your Brain by Seven Levitt and Stephen Dubner • Past episode: 341: Decoding Body Language with ex-FBI Special Agent Joe Navarro • Past episode: 664: Dr. Robert Cialdini on How to Persuade with the 7 Universal Principles of Influence — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Find quality hires fast with a free job posting at LinkedIn.com/beawesome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Selena Rezvani reveals why self-advocacy is critical for success–and how to do it effectively. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to turn a “vague no” into something you can use 2) The LARA framework for when you’re faced with a no 3) How to know when it’s time to stop pushing Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep776 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SELENA — Selena Rezvani’s mission is to help professionals stand up for themselves at work and advocate for their needs. She’s the author of 2 leadership books, the bestseller Pushback and The Next Generation of Women Leaders. Selena addresses thousands of professionals each year and has been featured in TEDx, Oprah.com, Inc., Todayshow.com, and NPR. Today she’s a columnist for NBC News Know Your Value. Selena is based in Philadelphia where she lives with her husband Geoff and 9 year old boy-girl twins.  • Book: Pushback: How Smart Women Ask--and Stand Up--for What They Want  • Website: SelenaRezvani.com  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: Enclothed Cognition by Adam Galinsky and Hajo Adam • Previous episode: 282: How to Manage Your Attention and Your Priorities with Neen James  • Previous Episode: 327: Unclog Your Brain through Unfocusing with Dr. Srini Pillay See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Susan Cain explains how embracing bittersweetness helps us lead more creative, connected, and fulfilling careers and lives. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Two simple shifts to make you more courageous 2) How a bias for positivity is holding us back 3) How to keep your brain from wallowing in negativity Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep775 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SUSAN — Susan Cain is the #1 bestselling author of Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole and Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, which spent eight years on The New York Times best seller list, and has been translated into 40 languages. Susan’s TED talks have been viewed over 40 million times. LinkedIn named her the Top 6th Influencer in the World, just behind Richard Branson and Melinda French Gates. Susan partners with Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant and Dan Pink to curate the Next Big Idea Book Club. They donate all their proceeds to children’s literacy programs. Visit Susan at susancain.net.• Book: Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole • Book: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking • Quiz: Bittersweet Quiz • Website: SusanCain.net — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Article: “The Compassionate Instinct” by Dacher Keltner • Book: Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi • Video: Empathy: The Human Connection to Patient Care • Previous episode: 757: How to Find the Career You Truly Love with Marcus Buckingham See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Amii Barnard-Bahn shows you how to assess your unique strengths and opportunities to advance your career with her Promotability Index. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The five elements of the promotability index 2) The 4 steps to developing strategic thinking 3) The one question to get the feedback that you need Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep774 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT AMII — Amii is a former Fortune Global 50 executive and a current C-Suite consultant to global companies like Bank of the West, Adobe and The Gap. She’s been recognized by Forbes as one of the top coaches for legal and compliance executives. Amii also contributes to the Harvard Business Review, guest lectures at Stanford and UC Berkeley, and is a Fellow at the Harvard Institute of Coaching. She speaks regularly on workplace culture, leadership effectiveness and corporate governance. She is the creator of The Promotability Index® and author of the companion PI Guidebook. Amii earned her law degree from Georgetown University Law Center and her BA from Tufts. Amii is a lifelong diversity advocate who  testified for the successful passage of first laws in the U.S. requiring corporate boards to include women. • Website and free Promotability Index: BarnardBahn.com • Article: Promotions Are Not Just About Your Credentials — They’re About Your Relationships • Book: The PI Guidebook: How the Promotability Index(R) Can Help You Get Ahead in Your Career • LinkedIn: Amii Barnard-Bahn • Twitter: @amiibb — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Leadership BS: Fixing Workplaces and Careers One Truth at a Time by Jeffrey Pfeffer • Book: The Accursed by Joyce Carol Oates • Past episode: 217: An Effective (but Rare) Strategy to Snag Your Dream Job with Kristen Berndt See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.