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Get more fun, wins, meaning, and money from your job! With 25,000,000 downloads and mentions in The New York Times, Forbes, and Linkedin Learning. This show helps grow your skills and impact at any job that requires thinking and collaborating. Each week, Pete interviews thought-leaders and results-getters to discover specific, actionable insights that boost work performance. Their stories and advice sharpen the universal skills to flourish at work. Boost your time/energy management, leadership, confidence, career opportunities, and fulfillment—while still getting home earlier.Try starting with episode 0: START HERE and listener favorite episodes we put at the beginning numbered: A, B, C, D, E, and F. (Subscribe and/or sort Old to New to find these starter episodes.) Welcome!
671: How to Make Change Happen Faster, Easier, and Better with Jake Jacobs
Jake Jacobs reveals why organizational change doesn’t have to be difficult and provides key levers that make the difference. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to keep change from becoming overwhelming 2) The hack to accelerate change 3) How leaders accidentally kill enthusiasm for change Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep671 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JAKE — Jake Jacobs helps organizations, teams, and individuals make monumental changes. He’s worked in 61 industries, from high tech to manufacturing. He’s consulted for 96 organizations, from Fortune 50 to community theaters and supported more than 210,000 people in changing strategy, creating cultures, and mergers and acquisitions. Jake has partnered with CEOs, front-line workers and middle management at Ford, Kraft and Marriott. He’s also helped create change in the City of New York, U.K.’s National Health Service, and the United States Army and Navy. Clients call Jake when they need faster, easier, better results. • Book: Leverage Change: 8 Ways to Achieve Faster, Easier, Better Results • LinkedIn: Jake Jacobs • Website: JakeJacobsConsulting.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Preferred Futuring by Lawrence Lippitt • Book: The Practical Theorist: The Life and Work of Kurt Lewin by Alfred Jay Marrow • Theory: The Zeigarnik Effect — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Ladder. Get instantly approved for life insurance at LadderLife.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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670: The Four Keys to Leading Successful Virtual Teams with Darleen DeRosa
Darleen DeRosa discusses how to build top teams and deliver high-impact work while leading from a distance. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The quickest way to build trust in your team 2) How to ensure accountability with the ATC model 3) Simple, but effective ways to keep your team motivated Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep670 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DARLEEN — Darleen DeRosa, Ph.D., is a consultant in Spencer Stuart’s Stamford office and a core member of the Life Sciences and Leadership Advisory Services practices. Darleen brings more than 15 years of consulting experience, with deep expertise in talent management, executive assessment, virtual teams, top team effectiveness and leadership development. Darleen works with leading companies to facilitate selection, succession management and leadership development initiatives. She is a trusted advisor to CEOs, CHROs and boards. Darleen earned her B.A. in psychology from the College of the Holy Cross and her M.A. and Ph.D. in social/organizational psychology from Temple University. Darleen is the co-author of Virtual Success: A Practical Guide for Working and Leading from a Distance (with Richard Lepsinger), as well as other book chapters and journal articles on leadership. • Darlene’s book: Leading at a Distance: Practical Lessons for Virtual Success, with James Citrin • Darlene’s book: Virtual Team Success: A Practical Guide for Working and Leading from a Distance, with Richard Lepsinger • Darlene’s LinkedIn: Darleen DeRosa • Darlene’s company: SpencerStuart.com. Get more resources here! — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Donut • Software: Mural • Software: Miro • Article: “How to Combat Zoom Fatigue” • Book: Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach • Book: The Leadership Pipeline: How to Build the Leadership Powered Company by Ram Charan, Stephen Drotter, James Noel • Game: Kahoot! — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • TheZebra. Quickly save on home and auto insurance at TheZebra.com/awesome • Creatives on Call. Access 15,000 brilliant marketing and creative professionals at CreativesOnCall.com/AWESOME. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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669: Making More Impact as a Middle Manager with Scott Mautz
Scott Mautz returns with best practices for leading up, down, and across your organization. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The mindset for middle management success 2) How to keep progressing with the 50/50 rule 3) The trick to giving excellent feedback Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep669 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SCOTT — Scott Mautz is a high-octane speaker expert at igniting peak performance and deep employee engagement, motivation, and inspiration. He’s a Procter & Gamble veteran who successfully ran several of the company’s largest multi-billion dollar businesses, an award-winning/best-selling author, faculty at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business for Executive Education, a former top Inc.com columnist (over 1 million monthly readers), and a frequent national publication and podcast guest. • Scott’s book: Leading from the Middle: A Playbook for Managers to Influence Up, Down, and Across the Organization • Toolkit: ScottMautz.com/freetools • Scott’s website: ScottMautz.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't by James Collins • Previous episode: 605: How to Stop Firefighting and Start Executing with Chris McChesney — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Monday.com. Experience a 14-day free trial of the Work OS that boosts the ownership, joy, and efficiency of work.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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668: Making Work More Meaningful and Fulfilling through Mindfulness and Compassion with Scott Shute
LinkedIn’s Head of Mindfulness and Compassion Scott Shute discusses how to improve yourself and your work by practicing more mindfulness and compassion. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why mindfulness matters at work 2) How to keep your inner critic from hijacking your day 3) The four steps to cultivating compassion Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep668 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SCOTT — Scott was previously the Vice President of LinkedIn’s Customer Operations organization. In his current role as Head of Mindfulness and Compassion at LinkedIn, Scott blends his lifelong practice and passion with his practical leadership and operations experience. His mission is to change work from the inside out by “mainstreaming mindfulness” and “operationalizing compassion.” He is the author of the book The Full Body Yes, available in May 2021. • Scott’s book: The Full Body Yes: Change Your Work and Your World from the Inside Out • Scott’s website: ScottShute.com • Scott’s LinkedIn: Scott Shute — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: WisdmLabs • App: Wise@Work • Book: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear • Book: How to Train Your Mind by Chris Bailey • Book: When Sorry Isn’t Enough: Making Things Right with Those You Love by Gary Chapman • Book: Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body by Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson • Book: The Gift by Hafiz — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Blinkist. Read or listen to summarized wisdom from thousands of nonfiction books! Free trial available at blinkist.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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667: How to Cultivate Your Influence and Build Powerful Connections with Jon Levy
Jon Levy provides foundational principles for connecting better and building your influence. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why relationships are the #1 predictor of your success 2) How to make networking feel more natural 3) How to build trust quickly with vulnerability loops Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep667 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JON — Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist best known for his work in influence, human connection, and decision making. Jon specializes in applying the latest research to transform the ways companies approach marketing, sales, consumer engagement, and culture. His clients range from Fortune 500 brands, like Microsoft, Google, AB-InBev, and Samsung, to startups. • Jon’s book: You're Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence • Jon’s website: jonlevytlb.com • Jon’s Clubhouse: @jonlevytlb • Jon’s Facebook: JonLevyTLB • Jon’s Instagram: jonlevytlb • Jon’s Twitter: @JonLevyTLB — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Decisions and Revisions: The Affective Forecasting of Changeable Outcomes” by Daniel T. Gilbert and Jane E. J. Ebert • Study: Pratfall Effect • Book: Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip Heath • Book: The Creative Curve: How to Develop the Right Idea, at the Right Time by Allen Gannett — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Canva. Look more professional with Canva Pro. Free 45-day extended trial at canva.me/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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666: How to Build Trust and Connection through Digital Body Language with Erica Dhawan
Leadership expert Erica Dhawan helps decode the new cues and signals that make up digital body language. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The new cues and signals to look out for2) Rules for emojis in emails3) The Zoom rule to keep everyone engagedSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep666 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ERICA — Erica Dhawan is a globally recognized leadership expert and keynote speaker helping organizations and leaders innovate faster and further, together. Erica has spoken, worldwide, to organizations and enterprises that range from the World Economic Forum to U.S. and global Fortune 500 companies, associations, sports teams, and government institutions. Named as one of the top management professionals around the world by Global Gurus, she is the founder and CEO of Cotential – a company that has helped leaders and teams leverage twenty-first-century collaboration skills globally. Her writing has appeared in dozens of publications, including Fast Company and Harvard Business Review. She has an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School, MBA from MIT Sloan, and BS from The Wharton School. • Book: Digital Body Language: How to Build Trust and Connection, No Matter the Distance • Quiz: EricaDhawan.com/digitalbodylanguage • Website: EricaDhawan.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Calm • Book: Choose Yourself by James Altucher • Product: Nuun tablet — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Creatives on Call. Access 15,000 brilliant marketing and creative professionals at CreativesOnCall.com/AWESOME.• LinkedIn Jobs. Post your first job for free at linkedin.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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665: How to Make Lasting Change – According to Science – with Katy Milkman
Behavioral scientist and Wharton professor Katy Milkman reveals how behavioral science can help you make changes that stick. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The top obstacles of change–and how to overcome them 2) How to overcome your impulsivity 3) How you can make your laziness work for you Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep665 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KATY — Katy Milkman is the James G. Dinan Professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, host of Charles Schwab’s popular behavioral economics podcast Choiceology, and the former president of the international Society for Judgment and Decision Making. Over the course of her career, she has worked with or advised dozens of organizations on how to spur positive change, including Google, the U.S. Department of Defense, and Walmart. An award-winning scholar and teacher, Katy writes frequently about behavioral science for major media outlets such as The Washington Post and The New York Times. Her book How to Change: The Science of Getting From Where You are to Where You Want to Be came out two days ago! She earned her undergraduate degree from Princeton University (summa cum laude), and her PhD from Harvard University where she studied Computer Science and Business. • Book: How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be• Newsletter: Milkman Delivers• Podcast: Choiceology• Website: KatyMilkman.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini • Book: Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness by Richard Thaier and Cass Sunstein — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • TheZebra. Quickly save on home and auto insurance at TheZebra.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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664: Dr. Robert Cialdini on How to Persuade with the 7 Universal Principles of Influence
The Godfather of Influence, Dr. Robert Cialdini, reveals best- and worst-practices for deploying the seven universal principles of influence. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The five words that doubled a student’s persuasiveness 2) How to masterfully and disasterfully employ each of the seven principles of influence 3) The easiest way to lose someone’s trust Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep664 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ROBERT — Dr. Robert Cialdini is the author of Influence and Pre-Suasion. He is the thought leader in the fields of Influence and Persuasion. And, he is a three-time New York Times Bestselling author with over 7 million books sold in 44 languages. Dr. Cialdini received his PhD from University of North Carolina and post-doctoral training from Columbia University. He holds honorary doctoral degrees (Doctor Honoris Causa) from Georgetown University, University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Wroclaw, Poland and University of Basil in Switzerland. He has held Visiting Scholar appointments at Ohio State University, the University of California, the Annenberg School of Communications, and the Graduate School of Business of Stanford University. In acknowledgement of his outstanding research achievements and contributions in behavioral science, Dr. Cialdini was elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and the National Academy of Sciences. His work and books have been featured in the New York Times, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today Magazine, and on the PBS Newshour, Bloomberg, CNN, BBC, New York Times, MSNBC, CNBC, CBS, and many more outlets and shows. Dr. Cialdini is a highly popular keynoter and is often referred to as the Godfather of Influence. For more on Robert Cialdini and his life’s work, visit: https://www.influenceatwork.com/. • Robert’s book: Influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion • Robert’s book: Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade • Robert’s website: InflueceAtWork.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “A Relational Obligations Approach to the Foot‐In‐The‐Mouth Effect” by R. Kelly Aunel and Michael D. Basil • Study: “Sweetening the Till: The Use of Candy to Increase Restaurant Tipping” by David B. Strohmetz, Bruce Rind, Reed Fisher, and Michael Lynn • Study: “Observational Learning: Evidence from a Randomized Natural Field Experiment” by Hongbin Cai, Yuyu Chen, and Hanming Fang • Article: “Create intimacy with consumers or donors: Ask for their input” • Article: “The Power of the Word ‘Because’ to Get People to Do Stuff” • Book: "The Hidden Persuaders" by Vance Oakley Packard • Miniseries: The Queen’s Gambit • Comedy Routine: John Mulaney’s Dad Orders One Black Coffee — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Creatives on Call. Accesss 15,000 brilliant marketing and creative professionals at CreativesOnCall.com/AWESOME.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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663: How to Stop Negative Self-talk, Beat Impostor Syndrome, and Feel Confident with Melody Wilding
Melody Wilding shares powerful strategies to stop overthinking and deal with your inner critic. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The two behaviors that greatly hinder sensitive professionals 2) Three tactics for silencing your inner critic 3) Powerful questions to counter negative thinking Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep663 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MELODY — Melody Wilding, LMSW is an executive coach, human behavior expert, and author of Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work. She has coached hundreds of private clients, from CEOs and Fortune 500 executives to leaders from the US Department of Education, the Federal Reserve, and the United Nations. She teaches graduate-level human behavior and psychology at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College in New York. Her writing is regularly featured on Medium and in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Forbes, Business Insider, and Quartz. Her advice has been featured in the New York Times, The Cut, Oprah Magazine, NBC News, US News and World Report, and more. • Melody’s book: Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work • Melody’s website: MelodyWilding.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen • Product: Fitbit • Product: Oura Ring — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Storyworth. Give Mom a super meaningful Mother’s Day gift this year at StoryWorth.com/awesome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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662: How to Build Resilient Teams to Beat Burnout with Paula Davis
Paula Davis discusses how teams can support each other to beat burnout and create a culture of resilience. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How an engaged workforce can still burnout 2) The tiny noticeable things (TnTs) that make us more resilient 3) How to keep your mind from catastrophizing Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep662 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT PAULA — Paula Davis JD, MAPP, is the Founder and CEO of the Stress & Resilience Institute, a training and consulting firm that helps organizations reduce burnout and build resilience at the team, leader, and organizational level. Paula left her law practice after seven years and earned a master’s degree in applied positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Paula is also the author of Beating Burnout at Work: Why Teams Hold the Secret to Well-Being & Resilience. Her expertise has been featured in numerous media outlets including The New York Times, and Psychology Today. • Paula’s book: Beating Burnout at Work: Why Teams Hold the Secret to Well-Being and Resilience • Paula’s website: BeatBurnoutNow.com • Paula’s institute: StressandResilience.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: "Beat Generosity Burnout" by Adam Grant & Reb Rebele — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Blinkist. Read or listen to summarized wisdom from thousands of nonfiction books! Free trial available at blinkist.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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661: How to Connect Meaningfully with Susan McPherson
Susan McPherson shares her surefire method for building better connections. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The winning strategy to building connections 2) Better alternatives to small talk 3) How to maintain connections efficiently Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep661 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SUSAN — Susan McPherson is a serial connector, seasoned communicator and founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on the intersection of brands and social impact. She is the author of The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Relationships. Susan has 25+ years of experience in marketing, public relations, and sustainability communications, speaking regularly at industry conferences, and contributing to the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Forbes. She has appeared on NPR, CNN, USA Today, The New Yorker, New York Magazine and the Los Angeles Times. Susan is a Vital Voices global corporate ambassador and has received numerous accolades for her voice on social media platforms from Fortune Magazine, Fast Company and Elle Magazine. She resides in Brooklyn. • Book: The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Business Relationships • Email: [email protected] • Website: McPherson Strategies — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Caste (Oprah's Book Club): The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • TheZebra. Quickly save on home and auto insurance at TheZebra.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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660: Finding More Success through More Failures with Jim Harshaw, Jr. (Host of the Success Through Failure Podcast)
Jim Harshaw Jr. explains how to overcome the fear of failure and use it as fuel to achieve more success. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) A mantra to ease the burden of failure 2) The simplest way to improve your chances of success 3) The one common habit of successful people Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep660 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JIM — Jim Harshaw Jr. is an NCAA Division I All American athlete, internationally recognized TEDx speaker, and personal performance coach. He has impacted hundreds of thousands of lives across the world by helping clients and audiences increase resilience, maximize potential, and build high performing teams. • Jim’s podcast: Success Through Failure • Jim’s website: JimHarshawJr.com • Sign up for a free one-time coaching call with Jim at JimHarshawJr.com/apply — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: The Five-Minute Journal • Study: “Failure prognosis: Data science predicts which failures will ultimately succeed” • Study: Harvard Study of Adult Development • Book: How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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659: How to Get More by Saying Less in Negotiations with Fotini Iconomopoulos
Fotini Iconomopoulos shares the unconventional negotiation approaches to help you get what you want out of work and life. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The four magic words of negotiation 2) The surprising power of the pause in a negotiation 3) The script to use when you hear “no” Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep659 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT FOTINI — Fotini is a speaker, trainer, advisor, and author. Fotini helps people get what they want, by channeling her energy into her passion for the power of forward thinking. Today business executives partner with her to achieve their business goals, increase profitability and create a competitive advantage. She empowers their teams through her expertise in negotiation, communication and persuasion. To share her strengths with more business leaders, Fotini occasionally returns to the classroom as an instructor of MBA Negotiations at the Schulich School of Business at York University in Toronto. For the last 5 years, she’s been invited to share her messages with audiences from all industries in keynote addresses across the globe. Fotini’s first book from Harper Collins is Say Less, Get More: Unconventional Negotiation Techniques to Get What You Want.• Book: Say Less, Get More: Unconventional Negotiation Techniques to Get What You Want • Instagram: @fotiniicon • LinkedIn: Fotini Iconomopoulos • Website: FotiniIcon.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey • Book: Influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini • Book: Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges by Dr. Amy Cuddy • Past episode: 311: Communication Secrets from FBI Kidnapping Negotiator Chris Voss • Study: “Get Excited: Reappraising Pre-Performance Anxiety as Excitement” by Alison Wood Brooks, Harvard Business School • Website: HomeAdvisor.com — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Canva. Look more professional with Canva Pro. Free 45-day extended trial at canva.me/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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658: How to Fix Burnout and Beat Exhaustion, Stress, and Overwhelm with Dr. Jacinta Jimenez
Dr. Jacinta Jimenez breaks down what causes burnout and what we can do to prevent and fix it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What most get wrong about burnout 2) How to recover using the PULSE framework 3) The tiny recovery habits that build tremendous resilience Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep658 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JACINTA — Jacinta M. Jiménez, PsyD, BCC (also known as “Dr. J”) is an award-winning Psychologist and Board-Certified Leadership Coach with a 15+ year career dedicated to the betterment of leaders. An in-demand speaker, consultant, and coach, she has worked with individuals in top organizations in Silicon Valley and throughout the world. A graduate of Stanford University and the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium, Dr. J is a sought-after expert in bridging the fields of psychology and leadership. She contributes to national news and TV outlets, including CNN/HLN, Business Insider, Forbes, and Fast Company. As the former Global Head of Coaching at BetterUp, she developed groundbreaking science-backed coaching approaches for helping today’s top organizations foster resilience, while also leading a global community of 1500+ international Leadership Coaches in over 58 countries. She holds a certificate in Diversity & Inclusion from Cornell University and provides consultation on topics related to this important area as well. • Jacinta’s book: The Burnout Fix: Overcome Overwhelm, Beat Busy, and Sustain Success in the New World of Work • Jacinta’s website: TheBurnoutFix.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Researcher: Christina Maslach • Book: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Blinkist. Read or listen to summarized wisdom from thousands of nonfiction books! Free trial available at blinkist.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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657: How to Stop Drifting and Start Directing Your Career & Life with Andy Storch
Andy Storch discusses why professionals often feel lost in their careers—and how you can find your direction. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Three mental shifts that turn challenges into opportunities 2) The ultimate tool for resolving your hardest decisions 3) The subtle ways we waste time—and how to stop Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep657 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANDY — Andy Storch is an executive coach, consultant and facilitator specializing in helping clients turn strategy into action and results. He helps leaders accelerate and grow their success through measurable improvements in their business and careers. Just as important, he helps them become the happiest, healthiest, most fulfilled versions of themselves. • Andy’s book: Own Your Career Own Your Life: Stop Drifting and Take Control of Your Future • Free resource: Five Steps to Owning Your Career • Andy’s website: AndyStorch.com • Andy’s Instagram: @andy_storch • Andy’s LinkedIn: Andy Storch — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Compassion by Marshall Rosenberg • Book: The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8am) by Hal Elrod • Book: The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living by Ryan Holiday See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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656: The Five Things that Leaders Do with Jim Kouzes
Jim Kouzes discusses how everyday professionals can make an impact regardless of their title, role, or setting. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The definitive answer to the question, “Are leaders born or made?” 2) The four components to building a compelling vision 3) Easy ways to sustain your team’s motivation Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep656 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JIM — Jim Kouzes is the coauthor of the award-winning and best-selling book, The Leadership Challenge, and over a dozen other books on leadership, including the 2021 book, Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership. He is also a Fellow of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University. The Wall Street Journal named Jim one of the ten best executive educators in the U.S., and he has received the Distinguished Contribution to Workplace Learning and Performance Award from the Association for Talent Development, among many other professional honors. • Jim’s book: Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership: How to Make a Difference Regardless of Your Title, Role, or Authority, with Barry Posner • Jim’s book: The Student Leadership Challenge: Five Practices for Becoming an Exemplary Leader (J-B Leadership Challenge: Kouzes/Posner), with Barry Posner • Jim’s book: The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations (J-B Leadership Challenge: Kouzes/Posner), with Barry Posner • Jim’s website: LeadershipChallenge.com • Jim’s Twitter: @Jim_Kouzes — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “The Name of the Game: Predictive Power of Reputations versus Situational Labels in Determining Prisoner's Dilemma Game Moves” by Varda Liberman, Steven M. Samuels, and Lee Ross • Software: Kermit • Software: Grammarly • Book: "Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know" by Adam Grant See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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655: Building Better Habits via Better Systems with Most Days’ Brent Franson
Brent Franson shares tactics and tools for building powerful habits based on his experiences of being surrounded by addiction. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How Brent leveraged technology to break his bad habits 2) The keystone habit of behavioral change 3) How to stay motivated even when you fail Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep655 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BRENT — Brent Franson is the Founder and CEO of Most Days, an app backed by science, built to help you understand what you need to do to improve your life and achieve change. Previously, he was on the founding team of Reputation.com, the worldwide leader in online reputation management. Reputation.com was named a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum. Brent was also the CEO of Euclid Analytics, a leader in retail data and analytics. Under his leadership, Euclid was acquired by WeWork in 2019. Brent has been named a LinkedIn Top Voice, and has regularly contributed to Forbes, LinkedIn, Inc, Entrepreneur, and other publications. Brent is a father, and an athlete who enjoys his routine, reading, running, skiing, skydiving, and anything that involves pushing his own boundaries. • Brent’s app: Most Days • Brent’s email: [email protected] • Brent’s Twitter: @brentfranson — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Software: BlockSite • Product: Sonic toothbrush • Product: kSafe • Book: Benzodiazepines: How They Work & How to Withdraw aka The Ashton Manual by C. Heather Ashton • Book: Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything by BJ Fogg • Book: The Spirit of St. Louis by Charles Lindbergh • Book: Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing • Speech: “The Man in the Arena” by Theodore Roosevelt • Pete’s Most Days Routine: AwesomeAtYourJob.com/mostdays — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Storyworth. Give Mom a super meaningful Mother’s Day gift this year at StoryWorth.com/awesome.• LinkedIn Jobs. Post your first job for free at linkedin.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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654: How to Tap Into Your Genius Zone with 34 Strong’s Darren Virassammy
Darren Virassammy shares his expert tips on how to make the strengths work best for you and your team. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How strengths can both be an asset and a liability 2) The surprising sign of genius 3) The trick to turn your blind spots into strengths Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep654 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DARREN — Darren Virassammy is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of 34 Strong, comprised of a team that believes everyone deserves a great place to work and that any workplace can be great. A leading expert in the global employee engagement community, the 34 Strong team leverages the Strengths-Based approach to human development to create massive shifts within organizations, both culturally and on the bottom line. He and his team have created sustainable change in small microbusinesses, all the way up to large organizational teams at the FDA, Bank of America, and The California Department of Public Health. Darren is the co-host of the Leading Strong podcast and the host of The Nature Advantage podcast. • Darren's LinkedIn: Darren Virassammy • Darren's podcast: Leading Strong • Darren's podcast: The Nature Advantage • Darren's website: 34Strong.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Assessment: CliftonStrengths Assessment • Book: Incredible Parent: Discover Your Parenting Strengths and Raise Your Kids with Confidence by Brandon Miller and Analyn Miller • Book: Think And Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill • Previous episode: 178: How to Lead Without Authority with Dodie Gomer • Previous episode: 643: The Overlooked Fundamentals of Inspiring and Managing Teams with 15Five’s Shane Metcalf • Program: Barbados Welcome Home Stamp — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Blinkist. Read or listen to summarized wisdom from thousands of nonfiction books! Free trial available at blinkist.com/awesome. • FSAstore.com. Use your flex spending account funds with the greatest of ease! Save $20 on a $150+ purchase with promo code AWESOME.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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653: Training Your Mind to Conquer Stress, Pressure, and Underperformance with Dr. Ellen Reed
Dr. Ellen Reed reveals how to build mental toughness by training your brain to be more solution-focused. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The biological reason why we underperform 2) Three simple questions to your build mental toughness 3) How to beat out stress in 60 seconds Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep653 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ELLEN — Dr. Ellen Reed has been a top performance coach for more than ten years, working with Dr. Jason Selk. In addition to helping others reach high-levels of success, she has a well-established career as a professional dancer. With her background in academia and the performing arts, she helps athletes, students, and business leaders reach their peak performance by developing mental toughness. Dr. Reed received her PhD. in experimental psychology, with a focus on memory and cognition, from St. Louis University. • Ellen’s book: Relentless Solution Focus: Train Your Mind to Conquer Stress, Pressure, and Underperformance with Jason Selk • Ellen’s website: RelentlessSolutionFocus.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Website: JasonSelk.com • Book: 10-Minute Toughness: The Mental Training Program for Winning Before the Game Begins by Jason Selk • Book: The Home Edit: A Guide to Organizing and Realizing Your House Goals by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin • Book: Executive Toughness: The Mental-Training Program to Increase Your Leadership Performance by Jason Selk • Poem: “The Guest House” by Rumi — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • FSAstore.com. Use your flex spending account funds with the greatest of ease! Save $20 on a $150+ purchase with promo code AWESOME.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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652: The Nine Mindset Shifts for Your Best Preparation and Performance with Brian Levenson
Brian Levenson shares the key mental shifts that elite athletes use to prepare and perform at the highest levels--and work for professionals too! — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to get into the elite performer mindsets 2) When it pays to be arrogant 3) The visualization hack used by elite athletes Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep652 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BRIAN — Brian Levenson is the founder of Strong Skills, which provides executive coaching and mental performance coaching, speaking and consulting to elite organizations, performers and leaders. He has been fortunate to work with CEO’s, professional athletes and with teams in the NBA, NHL, and MLS, Division 1 athletic departments, the Federal Reserve, the Department of Homeland Security, Hilton, Disney, Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and many other organizations. Brian has a weekly podcast, Intentional Performers, where he interviews a diverse group of elite high performers. Brian has a weekly newsletter called Brian’s Message of the Week, which shares articles, videos, podcasts, and information to subscribers. Brian also created an assessment tool called the Self Belief Inventory which is used by elite athletes, executives, and organizations. His book, Shift Your Mind, was released in October of 2020. Brian currently lives in Bethesda, Maryland, with his wife and two kids. • Book: Shift Your Mind: 9 Mental Shifts to Thrive in Preparation and Performance • LinkedIn: Brian Levenson • Twitter: @BrianLevenson • Website: StrongSkills.co — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “When Being a Humble Leader Backfires” by Jia Hu, Berrin Erdogan, Kaifeng Jiang, and Talya N. Bauer • App: Pocket • Book: Open: An Autobiography by Andre Agassi • Book: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein • Book: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni • Book: The Master Plan: My Journey from Life in Prison to a Life of Purpose by Chris Wilson — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • FSAstore.com. Use your flex spending account funds with the greatest of ease! Save $20 on a $150+ purchase with promo code AWESOME. • Monday.com. Experience a 14-day free trial of the Work OS that boosts the ownership, joy, and efficiency of work. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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651: How to Defuse Verbal Conflict and Prevent Toxicity from Ruining Your Day with Sam Horn
Sam Horn explains how to deal with difficult people more effectively by shifting the language we use. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Words to lose and words to use in a conflict 2) The mindset shift that makes us feel like less like a victim 3) Two strategies for dealing with workplace bullies Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep651 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SAM — Sam Horn, is the CEO of the Intrigue Agency and the Tongue Fu! Training Institute. Her 3 TEDx talks and 9 books - including Tongue Fu!, POP!, Got Your Attention? and SOMEDAY is Not a Day in the Week - have been featured in NY Times, on NPR, and presented to hundreds of organizations worldwide including Intel, Cisco, Boeing, U.S. Navy, Nationwide, and Fidelity. • Sam’s book: Tongue Fu!: Deflect, Disarm, & Diffuse Any Verbal Conflict • Sam’s book: ConZentrate: Get Focused and Pay Attention--When Life Is Filled with Pressures, Distractions, and Multiple Priorities • Sam’s book: Take the Bully by the Horns: Stop Unethical, Uncooperative, or Unpleasant People from Running and Ruining Your Life • Sam’s website: SamHorn.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant • Book: The Black Stallion by Walter Farley • Podcast: Good Life Project See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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650: How to Work Your Way to Happiness with Chris Croft
The Happiness Tips author himself, Chris Croft, distills and shares his top ten tips for more happiness at work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The myths about happiness at work 2) How to rewire your brain to choose happiness 3) The affirmation to add to your morning routine Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep650 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHRIS — Chris is one of the top authors on Linkedin Learning, with 34 video courses recorded during 11 visits to Los Angeles, on subjects including Project Management, Time Management, Process Improvement, Assertiveness, Surviving Organisational Change, and Happiness, with 25,000 views a day and over eleven million views in total. His Happiness course is one of the most viewed happiness courses in the world, with nearly a million views on lynda.com and linkedin - its 52 practical things you can do to increase your happiness. He has published 15 books including The Big Book of Happiness, and he has produced a number of free apps including JobsToDo and Daily Happiness Tips. His free monthly email tips are sent to 20,000 people (www.free-management-tips.co.uk). • Book: The Big Book of Happiness: 87 Practical Ideas • Website: ChrisCroft.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The How of Happiness: A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want by Sonja Lyubomirsky • Book: The Road Less Traveled, Timeless Edition: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth by M. Scott Peck • Past episode: 162: The Only 5 Ways to Get More Done with Chris Croft • Personality: Albert Schweitzer • Personality: Sonja Lyubomirsky — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Monday.com. Experience a 14-day free trial of the Work OS that boosts the ownership, joy, and efficiency of work. • Blinkist. Read or listen to summarized wisdom from thousands of nonfiction books! Free trial available at blinkist.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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649: How to Persuade through Better Listening and Adapting with Brian Ahearn
Brian Ahearn shares how to improve your influence by listening well and adapting to different personality types. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What every professional can learn from insurance agents 2) The 5 critical ingredients of listening STARS 3) How to DEAL with the four different types of people Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep649 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BRIAN — Brian Ahearn is the Chief Influence Officer at Influence PEOPLE. A dynamic international keynote speaker, he specializes in applying the science of influence in everyday situations. Brian is one of only 20 individuals in the world who currently holds the Cialdini Method Certified Trainer designation. This specialization was earned directly from Robert B. Cialdini, Ph.D. – the most cited living social psychologist on the science of ethical influence. Brian’s book, Influence PEOPLE: Powerful Everyday Opportunities to Persuade that are Lasting and Ethical, is an Amazon best-seller and his LinkedIn courses have been viewed by more than 75,000 people. • Book: Persuasive Selling for Relationship Driven Insurance Agents • LinkedIn: Brian Ahearn • Website: InfluencePeople.biz — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Voice Dream • Association: National Speaker Association • Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • FSAstore.com. Use your flex spending account funds with the greatest of ease! Save $20 on a $150+ purchase with promo code AWESOME.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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648: How to Turn Stage Presence into Screen Presence with Diane DiResta
Diane DiResta shares expert tips to up your presence in remote meetings. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The simple change that dramatically improves your presence 2) Cost-efficient tips for improving your audio 3) Expert tips for engaging your virtual audience Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep648 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DIANE — Diane DiResta, CSP, is Founder and CEO of DiResta Communications, Inc., a New York City consultancy that serves business leaders who deliver high-stakes presentations—whether one-to-one, in front of a crowd, or from an electronic platform. A Certified Speaking Professional, DiResta is one of only 12% of speakers to hold that designation. She was President of the New York City chapter of the National Speakers Association and former media trainer for the NBA and WNBA. • Diane’s book: Knockout Presentations • Diane’s website: DiResta.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Software: Miro • Microphone: Blue Yeti USB Mic • Headset: Logitech H390 • Headset: Sennheiser SC 60 • Headset: Sennheiser SC 30 • Website: The Training Arcade • Website: WheelofNames.com • Book: The Science of Mind: The Complete Edition by Ernest Holmes • Book: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill • Book: Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade by Robert Cialdini • Podcast: Entrepreneurs on Fire • Video: “I’m not a cat” — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Monday.com. Experience a 14-day free trial of the Work OS that boosts the ownership, joy, and efficiency of work. • FSAstore.com. Use your flex spending account funds with the greatest of ease! Save $20 on a $150+ purchase with promo code AWESOME. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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647: Cal Newport: How to Break Free from Your Email Inbox
Cal Newport reveals how the rise of email led to a productivity disaster and what we can do to change that. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How email changed the way we work for worse 2) Simple strategies for cutting down the email back-and-forth 3) Why we feel guilty when we don’t respond—and what to do about it Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep647 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CAL — Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University. In addition to researching cutting edge technology, he also writes about the impact of these innovations on our culture. Newport is the author of six books, including the New York Times bestseller, Digital Minimalism, which argues that we should be much more selective about the technologies we adopt in our personal lives, and Deep Work, which argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the modern workplace. Newport’s work has been published in over 25 languages and has been featured in many major publications, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, New Yorker, Washington Post, and Economist, and his long-running blog Study Hacks, which receives over 3 million visits a year. He’s also a frequent guest on NPR. • Cal’s book: A World Without Email: Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload • Cal’s book: Deep Work (Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World) • Cal’s podcast: Deep Questions • Cal’s planner: Time Block Planner • Cal’s website: CalNewport.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Calendly • App: Trello • Researcher: Sophie Leroy • Book: Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business by Neil Postman • Previous episode: 632: How to Reclaim 40 Hours Every Month (WITHOUT Multitasking!) with Dave Crenshaw — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your first job for free at linkedin.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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646: Redefining the Rules to Make Work More Enjoyable with Vishen Lakhiani
Vishen Lakhiani shares foundational principles to make work more fulfilling. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How the most successful people find bliss in their work 2) How to keep stress from fazing you 3) Why hustling hurts your career Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep646 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT VISHEN — Vishen Lakhiani is one of today’s most influential minds in the fields of personal growth and human consciousness. He is the founder and CEO of Mindvalley and behind several top-ranking health and wellness apps. He also has two New York Times best-selling books, The Code of the Extraordinary Mind and The Buddha and the Badass. With an incredible passion and drive to unite humanity and challenge the status quo, he has built a movement of growth-seekers, spanning across 195 countries, engaging more than 15 million followers on social media, and nearly half-a-million students online each year. • Vishen’s book: The Buddha and the Badass: The Secret Spiritual Art of Succeeding at Work • Vishen’s book: The Code of the Extraordinary Mind: 10 Unconventional Laws to Redefine Your Life and Succeed On Your Own Terms • Vishen’s website: MindValley.com • Vishen’s Instagram: @vishen • Vishen’s meditation: The 6 Phase Meditation • Vishen’s speech: “The Theory of Awesomeness” — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Airtable • Book: The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor • Book: Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential and How You Can Achieve Yours by Shirzad Chamaine • Book: Rumi's Book of Poetry: 100 Inspirational Poems on Love, Life, and Meditation by Rumi • Poem: “I Was Early Taught to Work As Well As Play…” by John D. Rockefeller, Sr. • Poem: “The Guest House” by Rumi — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • FSAstore.com. Use your flex spending account funds with the greatest of ease! Save $20 on a $150+ purchase with promo code AWESOME. • Monday.com. Experience a 14-day free trial of the Work OS that boosts the ownership, joy, and efficiency of work. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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645: How to Make a Bigger Impact by Connecting First with Dr. Melanie Katzman
Melanie Katzman shares strategies for establishing a great connection to facilitate great work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The trick to a great first impression 2) The one question to gain better perspective 3) The listening hack that makes all the difference Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep645 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MELANIE — Dr. Melanie Katzman is a business psychologist and coach to the world’s top public and private companies. Her latest book, Connect First: 52 Simple Ways to Ignite Success, Meaning, and Joy at Work, is a #1 WSJ bestseller. She has delivered workshops and keynotes to organizations worldwide for three decades. During COVID-19, she is an especially sought-after virtual speaker, giving groups the tools for coping with newfound daily stressors, teaching immediately actionable techniques that have meaningful and enduring results. Melanie has been featured in the financial and popular media, and has appeared on numerous podcasts and television outlets. • Book: Connect First: 52 Simple Ways to Ignite Success, Meaning, and Joy at Work • Instagram: melaniekatzman • Facebook: Melanie Katzman • LinkedIn: Melanie Katzman • Twitter: @melaniekatzman • Website: MelanieKatzman.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by David Burns • Website: Above the Law — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Blinkist: Read or listen to summarized wisdom from thousands of nonfiction books! Free trial available at blinkist.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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644: How to Sharpen Your Skills for Jobs That Don’t Exist Yet with Michelle Weise
Michelle Weise sheds light on the learning challenges professionals will face in the near future—and how we can prepare for them. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to surface your hidden skills 2) How to keep AI from making you irrelevant 3) Nifty tools for upskilling quickly Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep644 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MICHELLE — Michelle Weise was just named to the Thinkers50 thinkers to watch in 2021. She is senior advisor to Imaginable Futures, a venture of The Omidyar Group, and BrightHive, a data collaboration platform. She is former chief innovation officer of Strada Education Network and Southern New Hampshire University. She led the higher education practice at Clay Christensen’s Institute for Disruptive Innovation. Her most recent book is LONG LIFE LEARNING: Preparing for Jobs that Don’t Even Exist Yet (Wiley, 2020). Her first book, with Clay Christensen (2014) is Hire Education: Mastery, Modularization, and the Workforce Revolution. • Michelle’s book: Long Life Learning: Preparing for Jobs that Don't Even Exist Yet • Michelle’s LinkedIn: Michelle R. Weise • Michelle’s Twitter: @rwmichelle • Michelle’s website: RiseAndDesign.io — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Freestyle2 Keyboard for PC • Website: Skills Match • Software: GLEAC • Software: Mursion • Company: FutureFit AI • Company: Skyhigh Manpower Recruitment International • Company: InnoCentive • Company: Climb Hire • Book: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein • Book: Beloved by Toni Morrison • Previous episode: 376: How to Become the Success Nobody Saw Coming: Research Insights into “Dark Horses” from Harvard’s Todd Rose — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • MunkPack. Save 20% on delicious, keto-friendly snacks at Munkpack.com with the promo code AWESOME.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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643: The Overlooked Fundamentals of Inspiring and Managing Teams with 15Five’s Shane Metcalf
Shane Metcalf reveals his top research-based do’s and don’ts for being a great manager. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The one meeting a manager should always make 2) The teambuilding technique for great teams from the get-go 3) How and why to keep an employee dossier Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep643 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SHANE — Shane Metcalf is a keynote speaker on building a world class workplace and one of the world’s leading pioneers in the space of cultural engineering and positive psychology. His insights have been featured in Inc, Fast Company, Business Insider, Washington Post, Tech Crunch, and Bloomberg. As the Co-founder of 15Five, Shane and his team support HR Executives with data-driven continuous performance management. 15Five has won numerous awards for their company culture, including the prestigious Inc Best Workplaces award, and is ranked #3 in the U.S. on GlassDoor. Follow Shane on Twitter and LinkedIn, and listen to him co-host the Best-Self Management Podcast. • Blog: 15Five.com/blog • Company: 15Five • LinkedIn: Shane Metcalf • Podcast: HR Superstars — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: An Everyone Culture: Becoming a Deliberately Developmental Organization by Robert Kegan • Book: Managing Up: How to Move up, Win at Work, and Succeed with Any Type of Boss by Mary Abbajay • Book: The Progress Principle: Using Small Wins to Ignite Joy, Engagement, and Creativity at Work by Teresa Amabile • Book: Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant • Past episode: 275: How to Manage Your Manager with Mary Abbajay • Past episode: 582: The Five Behaviors That Make You an Indispensable “Go-to” Person with Bruce Tulgan • Strengths Survey: VIA Character Strengths — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your first job for free at linkedin.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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642: How to Identify Your Career Season and Land Your Dream Job with Ramit Sethi
Ramit Sethi shares how to find your career season and jobhunting insights for landing your dream job. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What makes a job the dream job 2) The question you should ask your career role model 3) How the briefcase technique can get you the job or raise Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep642 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RAMIT — Ramit Sethi, author of the New York Times bestseller I Will Teach You To Be Rich, has become a personal development expert to millions of readers in their twenties, thirties, and forties. He started his website, iwillteachyoutoberich.com, as a Stanford undergraduate in 2004, and he now hosts over a million readers per month on his blog, newsletter, and social media. Ramit grew up in Sacramento, the son of Indian immigrant parents who taught him the art of negotiating. Ramit went on to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in technology and psychology from Stanford University and has used this understanding of human behavior to create innovative solutions in self development. Ramit and his team build premium digital products about careers, personal finance, entrepreneurship, psychology, and personal development for top performers. The IWT community includes over 1 million monthly readers, 300,000 newsletter subscribers, and 35,000 premium customers. Follow Ramit on Twitter and Instagram. • Book: I Will Teach You To Be Rich • Course: Find Your Dream Job 2.0 • Instagram: @ramit • Twitter: @ramit • Website: IWillTeachYouToBeRich.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Social Animal by Elliot Aronson • Personality: Elliot Aronson • Study: Asch Conformity Experiment • Study: “The Intuitive Psychologist and His Shortcomings: Distortions in the Attribution Process” by Lee Ross — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your first job for free at linkedin.com/awesome • MunkPack. Save 20% on delicious, keto-friendly snacks at Munkpack.com with the promo code AWESOME. • Blinkist: Read or listen to summarized wisdom from thousands of nonfiction books! Free trial available at blinkist.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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641: How to Inspire Sustained Change with Richard Boyatzis
Richard Boyatzis shares compelling research on how to open others up to change. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why goals don’t motivate us to change—and what does2) The biological key that opens people up to change3) Four principles for making change stickSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep641 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RICHARD — Richard E. Boyatzis is Distinguished University Professor of Case Western Reserve University, Professor in the Departments of Organizational Behavior, Psychology, and Cognitive Science, and HR Horvitz Professor of Family Business. He has a BS in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT, a MS and Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Harvard University. Using his Intentional Change Theory (ICT), he studies sustained, desired change of individuals, teams, organizations, communities and countries since 1967. He is the author of more than 200 articles and 9 books on leadership, competencies, emotional intelligence, competency development, coaching, neuroscience and management education, including the international best-seller, Primal Leadership with Daniel Goleman and Annie McKee and the recent Helping People Change with Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten. His Coursera MOOCs, including Inspiring Leadership Through Emotional Intelligence has over a million enrolled from 215 countries. He is Fellow of the Association of Psychological Science, the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and the American Psychological Association. • Richard’s book: Helping People Change: Coaching with Compassion for Lifelong Learning and Growth with Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten • Richard’s book: Primal Leadership, With a New Preface by the Authors: Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence (Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence) with Daniel Goleman and Annie McKee • Richard’s book: Resonant Leadership: Renewing Yourself and Connecting with Others Through Mindfulness, Hope, and Compassion with Annie McKee • Richard’s course: Inspiring Leadership Through Emotional Intelligence — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Young Man Luther: A Study in Psychoanalysis and History (Austen Riggs Monograph S) by Erik Erikson • Book: Gandhi's Truth: On the Origins of Militant Nonviolence by Erik Erikson • Book: Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky • Book: The Achieving Society by David McClelland • Book: Power: The inner experience by David McClelland • Book: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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640: Why Being Qualified Isn't Enough: How to Overcome Your Fear of Selling Yourself with Jena Viviano
Jena Viviano shares her three-step process for making more successful career transitions. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three sources of career clarity 2) Why networking doesn’t have to feel sleazy 3) The three things recruiters are always looking for Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep640 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JENA — Jena Viviano is an ex-Wall Streeter turned career coach and entrepreneur who helps ambitious professionals articulate their personal branded career stories to land their dream jobs. • Jena’s LinkedIn: Jena Viviano Dunay • Jena’s podcast: Recruit the Employer • Jena’s website: RecruitTheEmployer.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Software: Loom • Term: Briefcase technique • Book: Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang • Book: The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferris — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • MunkPack. Save 20% on delicious, keto-friendly snacks at Munkpack.com with the promo code AWESOME.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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639: How to Get More Breakthrough Ideas with Susan Robertson
Susan Robertson explains how to tap into your creative genius to generate breakthrough solutions. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why every professional benefits from more creativity 2) Why you should start with your craziest idea 3) What to do when others shoot down your ideas Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep639 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SUSAN — Susan Robertson empowers individuals, teams, and organizations to more nimbly adapt to change, by transforming thinking from “why we can’t” to “how might we?” She is a creative thinking expert with over 20 years of experience coaching Fortune 500 companies. As an instructor on applied creativity at Harvard, Susan brings a scientific foundation to enhancing human creativity. She combines the neuroscience of creative thinking with a big dose of fun, to make the learning and behavior change really stick. • Susan’s website: SusanRobertson.co • Susan’s article: “10 Rules for Brainstorming Success” — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • TED Talk: “Do schools kill creativity?” with Sir Ken Robinson • Website: Stormz See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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638: How to Build Unhackable Focus with Kary Oberbrunner
Kary Oberbrunner shares expert strategies for bringing your attention back to what matters most. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The wrong and right ways of dealing with task overload 2) The three components of deliberate magnetic focus 3) The two triggers of flow state Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep638 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KARY — Kary Oberbrunner is CEO of Igniting Souls. Through his writing, speaking, and coaching, he helps individuals and organizations clarify who they are, why they're here, and where they should invest their time and energy. Kary struggled to find his own distinct voice and passion. As a young man, he suffered from severe stuttering, depression, and self-injury. Today a transformed man, Kary equips people to experience Unhackability in work and life and share their message with the world. He believes the most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire. His vision is to ignite 100 million souls by 2030. Kary lives in Ohio with his wife, Kelly, and three children: Keegan, Isabel, and Addison. • Kary’s book: Day Job to Dream Job: Practical Steps for Turning Your Passion into a Full-Time Gig • Kary’s book: Elixir Project • Kary’s book: Unhackable: The Elixir for Creating Flawless Ideas, Leveraging Superhuman Focus, and Achieving Optimal Human Performance • Kary’s website: UnhackableBook.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Article: “Putting a Finger on Our Phone Obsession” • Book: The Hero with a Thousand Faces (The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell) by Joseph Campbell • Book: The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness by Morgan Housel — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Canva. Design like a pro–for less time and money at canva.me/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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637: How to Have a Happier Work Week with Nic Marks
Nic Marks shares the research and best practices for more happiness at work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The five elements of a happy work life 2) How to draw the boundary between work and life 3) How to boost motivation and engagement in 5 minutes Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep637 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT NIC — Nic Marks was once described as a "statistician with a soul" due to his unusual combination of 'hard' statistical skills and 'soft' people skills. He has been working in the field of happiness, wellbeing and quality of life over 25 years with a particular emphasis on measurement and how to create positive change. He is the founder of Friday Pulse and has worked with over a 1,000 organizations and teams measuring and improving their happiness at work. • Nic’s website: NicMarks.org • Nic’s LinkedIn: Nic Marks • Nic’s company: Friday Pulse • Personality Test: FridayOne.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Company: HelloFresh • Software: HubSpot • Term: Dunbar numbers • Term: PERMA by Seligman • Study: The Day Reconstruction Method • Book: Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink • Book: The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Canva. Design like a pro–for less time and money at canva.me/awesome • Blinkist: Read or listen to summarized wisdom from thousands of nonfiction books! Free trial available at blinkist.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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636: How to Advance Your Most Important Priorities with Eric Papp
Eric Papp shares foundational perspectives on saving time and prioritizing effectively. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The one question that cuts your tasks in half 2) The strategy that makes plans stick 3) The key to starting off your week right Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep636 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ERIC — Eric Papp has a successful history of delivering proven strategies to increase productivity and performance in a complex world. Before becoming the success he is today, Eric earned his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame. He founded Agape leadership, LLC, an intellectual capital firm focusing on leadership and sales for business performance, with the sole purpose of driving leaders and their teams to success. As a successful author and public speaker since 2010, he has worked with thousands of managers to aid teams toward success. Eric Papp has been evaluated as one of the top management trainers in North America for his expertise in leadership effectiveness. His books Leadership By Choice and 3 Values of Being An Effective Person — published by John Wiley and Sons — are both top sellers and recognized for their unique impact in the business world. Eric now lives in Tampa, FL with his wife Brieann and their daughter Elliana. In his spare time, Eric frequents his local church, engages the community, and practices the kettlebell. • Keynote: “Better Thinking vs. More Effort” • Planner: “Priority Planner: A Daily Process of Accomplishing What Matters To You Professionally and Professionally" • Website: EricPapp.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear • Book: The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with Less by Richard Koch • Movie: “H-E Double Hockey Sticks” • Practice: Lectio Divina — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • MunkPack. Save 20% on delicious, keto-friendly snacks at Munkpack.com with the promo code AWESOME. • NordVPN. Get a nice discount and a free month with your 2-year plan at NordVPN.com/awesomeatyourjob with the code AWESOMEATYOURJOB • Blinkist: Read or listen to summarized wisdom from thousands of nonfiction books! Free trial available at blinkist.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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635: Shifting your Team from Survival to Performance through Psychological Safety with Dr. Timothy Clark
Dr. Timothy Clark discusses the specific benefits and behaviors associated with high-performing, psychologically safe teams. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to combat the culture of fear 2) Why to encourage intellectual friction 3) Tips that boost your credibility at work Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep635 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TIM — Tim is founder and CEO of LeaderFactor and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Tim ranks as a global authority in the fields of senior executive development, strategy acceleration, and organizational change. He is the author of five books and more than 150 articles on leadership, change, strategy, human capital, culture, and employee engagement. He is a highly sought-after advisor, coach, and facilitator to CEOs and senior leadership teams. He has worked with leading organizations around the world. • Book: The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety: Defining the Path to Inclusion and Innovation • Guide: Behavioral Guide • LinkedIn: Timothy R. Clark • Twitter: @timothyrclark • Website: LeaderFactor.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done by Peter Drucker — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • MunkPack. Save 20% on delicious, keto-friendly snacks at Munkpack.com with the promo code AWESOME. • NordVPN. Get a nice discount and a free month with your 2-year plan at NordVPN.com/awesomeatyourjob with the code AWESOMEATYOURJOB • Pitney Bowes. Simplify your shipping while saving money. Get a free 30-day trial and 10-lb shipping scale at pb.com/AWESOME. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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634: How to Get Ahead in Your Career by Developing Your Professional Value with Don Miller
Don Miller shares how to advance your career even without the need for a fancy title or degree. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The critical skills an MBA doesn’t teach you 2) The harsh truth every professional must accept to succeed 3) How to craft a compelling business case Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep634 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DON — Donald Miller is the CEO of Business Made Simple (BusinessMadeSimple.com), an online platform that teaches business professionals everything they need to know to grow a business and enhance their personal value on the open market. He is the host of the Business Made Simple Podcast and is the author of several books including the bestseller Building a StoryBrand. He lives and works in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife Elizabeth. • Don’s book: Business Made Simple: 60 Days to Master Leadership, Sales, Marketing, Execution and More. Email your Amazon receipts to [email protected] to receive a free mini-course! • Don’s website: BusinessMadeSimple.com • Don’s planner: HeroOnAMission.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck • Book: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl • Book: The Seven Basic Plots: Why We Tell Stories by Christopher Booker — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Four Sigmatic. Enhance your productivity and your coffee at foursigmatic.com/howtobeawesome.• NordVPN. Get a nice discount and a free month with your 2-year plan at NordVPN.com/awesomeatyourjob with the code AWESOMEATYOURJOBSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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633: How to Get Unstuck, and Find your Perfect Career Fit with Ashley Stahl
Ashley Stahl discusses how to find your dream career by getting clear on your core skills, values, and motivators.PLUS, we’re giving away copies of Ashley’s book to celebrate the new year! We’ll send copies to the first 24 listeners who share a link to this post on LinkedIn, along with their favorite nugget of wisdom from the episode. Don’t forget to tag both Pete and Ashley in your post!About AshleyAshley Stahl is counter-terrorism professional turned career coach and author of the book You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, Design Your Dream Career, and she's on a mission to help you step into a career you’re excited about and aligned with. Through her two viral TEDx speeches, her online courses, her email list of 500,000 and her show, You Turn Podcast, she's been able to support clients in 31 countries in discovering their best career path, upgrading their confidence and landing more job offers. She maintains a monthly career column in Forbes, and her work has been also featured in outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, CBS, SELF, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune and more.Ashley’s book: You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, and Design Your Dream CareerAshley’s website: YouTurnBook.comAshley’s podcast: You Turn PodcastAshley’s TEDx Talk: How to figure out what you really want | Ashley Stahl | TEDxLeidenUniversityAshley’s Instagram: @ashleystahlResources mentioned in the show:App: Insight TimerBook: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen ChboskyThank you Sponsors!Blinkist: Read or listen to summarized wisdom from thousands of nonfiction books! Free trial available at blinkist.com/awesomeRaycon. Enjoy 15% off of outstanding earbuds at buyraycon.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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632: How to Reclaim 40 Hours Every Month (WITHOUT Multitasking!) with Dave Crenshaw
Dave Crenshaw shares hard-hitting research on the perils of multitasking—and how to improve your focus. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The right and the wrong way to “multitask” 2) Why we love to switch tasks—and how we can break that habit 3) How a 2% increase in productivity makes all the difference Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep632 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVE — Dave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed tens of millions of times. His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which is The Myth of Multitasking—a time management bestseller. As an author, speaker, and online instructor, Dave has transformed the lives and careers of hundreds of thousands around the world. • Dave’s book: The Myth of Multitasking, Second Edition: How “Doing It All” Gets Nothing Done • Dave’s book: The Power of Having Fun: How Meaningful Breaks Help You Get More Done • Dave’s website: DaveCrenshaw.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Phrase Express • Documentary: The Social Dilemma • Book: Is This Anything? by Jerry Seinfeld See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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631: Accelerating Growth through Coaching with Andrea Wanerstrand
Andrea Wanerstrand shares how widespread coaching has helped transform Microsoft. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why curiosity is the secret sauce to growth 2) Three coaching approaches that accelerate growth 3) How to get into the coach mindset Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep631 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANDREA — Andrea Wanerstrand works with leaders across the globe in transforming their teams to keep pace and get ahead in today's digital market through developing leadership and management capabilities. She is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) certified executive coach, serves as a global board director with the ICF, and leads the global coaching programs at Microsoft. With a business strategy focus, Andrea has 15+ years of international experience in organizations from 50 to 100,000+ employees with a multi-industry background including Technology Solutions & Services, Business Management Consulting, and Telecommunications. Expertise in leading the development and management of large-scale global talent lifecycle & development programs specializing in sales, marketing, technical operations, and customer service organizations. • LinkedIn: Andrea Wanerstrand • Website: AndreaWanerstrand.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Everything Is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo • Book: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck • Book: Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems by Dr. Richard Ferber • Book: The Advice Trap: Be Humble, Stay Curious & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier • Book: The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier • Book: The Code of the Extraordinary Mind: 10 Unconventional Laws to Redefine Your Life and Succeed On Your Own Terms by Vishen Lakhiani • Book: Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters by Kara Goldin • Company: Hint • Company: Human Capital Institute • Company: International Coach Federation • Past episode: 055: Coaching Questions of Mass Instruction with Michael Bungay Stanier • Past episode: 297: Encouraging Insight Through More Coach-like Conversations with Michael Bungay Stanier • Past episode: 555: Why We Fail to Empower, Inspire, and Engage: Unmasking the The Advice Trap with Michael Bungay Stanier • Personality: Michael Bungay Stanier See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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630: How to Work with a Boss You Don’t Like with Katherine Crowley
Katherine Crowley discusses what to do when your boss is holding you back. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What to do when your boss gets under your skin 2) The 20 bad boss behaviors that drive employees nuts 3) The most important thing you can do when managing up Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep630 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KATHERINE — Katherine Crowley is a Harvard-trained psychotherapist and career consultant. She helps individuals identify and tackle psychological and interpersonal obstacles to success. She assists with career assessment, developing a personal vision, improving interpersonal skills, and creating work/life balance. Katherine is also the co-founder of K Squared Enterprises, a Management Consulting firm dedicated to helping individuals and companies accomplish their business objectives while navigating the psychological challenges of working with others. She is the co-host of the podcast, My Crazy Office, which is a weekly workplace podcast dedicated to helping listeners navigate their careers. • Katherine’s book: Working for You Isn't Working for Me: How to Get Ahead When Your Boss Holds You Back with Kathi Elster • Katherine’s book: Working With You is Killing Me: Freeing Yourself from Emotional Traps at Work with Kathi Elster • Katherine’s book: Mean Girls at Work: How to Stay Professional When Things Get Personal with Kathi Elster • Katherine’s podcast: My Crazy Office • Katherine’s website: KSquaredEnterprises.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Eckhart TolleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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629: How to Find and Use Your Strengths with Lea Waters
Psychologist Lea Waters talks about tools you need to tap into your strengths. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The best way to tap into your strengths 2) Why our strengths are often hiding–and how to find them 3) The hack that halts anxiety Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep629 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LEA — Lea Waters AM, PhD is a psychologist, researcher, professor, published author, internationally-celebrated keynote speaker and one of the world’s leading experts on Positive Education, Positive Organizations and Strength-Based Parenting and Teaching. Professor Waters is the Founding Director and Inaugural Gerry Higgins Chair in Positive Psychology at the Centre for Positive Psychology, University of Melbourne where she has held an academic position for more than 23 years. • Book: The Strength Switch: How The New Science of Strength-Based Parenting Can Help Your Child and Your Teen to Flourish • Facebook: Prof Lea Waters • Instagram: @profleawaters • LinkedIn: Lea Waters AM, PhD • Twitter: @ProfLeaWaters • Website: LeaWaters.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens • Event: Relay For Life • Survey: Via Character Strengths Survey — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • United Harvest. Get superior meats at unitedharvest.com. Promo code: AWESOME • Canva. Design like a pro–for less time and money at canva.me/awesome • Rise.com. Build your team’s learning library–the fast and fun way–with Rise.com/awesome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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628: How to Stay Challenged and Grow Your Career with Daniel Scrivner
Daniel Scriver shares insights on how to develop your career from his experience as a college dropout turned designer turned CEO. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to develop new skills through self-teaching 2) Why Daniel left a dream job at Apple 3) Why you should always seek discomfort Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep628 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DANIEL — Daniel Scrivner is the CEO of Flow. Previously he was the Head of Design at Digit and Square. He's worked for some of the most respected brands in the world including Apple, Nike, Disney, and Target. Daniel advises world-class teams at companies like LendingHome, Empower, TrustToken, Designer Fund, and Notation Capital. He’s an early-stage investor in businesses like Superhuman, MixMax, Notion, Good Eggs, Burrow, Madison Reed, Stance, Almanac Brewing, and many more. And he's been invited to speak at some of the world's most prestigious organizations including Andreessen Horowitz (A16Z), General Assembly, Techstars, Designer Fund, and 500 Startups. • Daniel’s website: DanielScrivner.com • Daniel’s Twitter: @DanielScrivner • Daniel’s LinkedIn: Daniel Scrivner • Daniel’s podcast: Outliers with Daniel Scrivner • Daniel’s company: GetFlow.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Product: Neumann U 87 • Software: Superhuman • Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad (What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money - That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!) by Robert Kiyosaki • Book: The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy by Thomas Stanley, William Danko, Sarah Stanley Fallaw • Book: Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Find Your Dream Job. Learn Ramit Sethi’s pro-tips at IWT.com/podcastDJ• United Harvest. Get superior meats at unitedharvest.com. Promo code: AWESOME• Blinkist. Learn more, faster with book summaries you can read or listen to in 15 minutes at blinkist.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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627: Breaking Through Your Mental Limitations to Grow Faster with Matt Norman
Matt Norman discusses how to break the mental patterns that hinder our growth—and encourage healthier patterns. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The thinking pattern that saps our energy 2) Two questions to keep your thoughts from overwhelming you 3) How to keep criticism from fazing you Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep627 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MATT — Matt Norman is President & CEO of Norman & Associates, which offers Dale Carnegie programs in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Through Norman & Associates, he helps people think and work together more effectively. Matt's mentorship has helped Fortune 100 corporations, non-profits, and entrepreneurs change the way they engage with their employees and clients. Matt has been named to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal 40 Under Forty list and the Minnesota Business (Real) Power 50. • Matt’s book: Four Patterns of Healthy People: How to Grow Past Your Rooted Behaviors, Discover a Deeper Connection with Others, and Reach Your Full Potential in Life and Business • Book website: FourPatterns.com • Matt’s website: MattNorman.com • Matt’s LinkedIn: Matt Norman — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie • Book: When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel Pink • Book: Your Brain at Work: Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long by David Rock • Book: How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton Christensen • Book: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck • Book: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Rise.com. Build your team’s learning library–the fast and fun way–with Rise.com/awesome.• Find Your Dream Job. Learn Ramit Sethi’s pro-tips at IWT.com/podcastDJSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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626: Mastering the 2-Hour Job Search That Generates Dream Interviews with Steve Dalton
Steve Dalton details his systematic process for securing dream interviews. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to generate 40 target employers in 40 minutes 2) Three effective ways to reach out to potential advocates 3) The 6 crucial elements of the 75-word networking email Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep626 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT STEVE — Steve Dalton is a senior career consultant and program director for Duke University’s full-time MBA program. He holds his own MBA from the same institution and a chemical engineering degree from Case Western Reserve. Steve is also the founder of Contact2Colleague, a corporate training firm that helps organizations increase retention, drive sales, and develop internal expertise by teaching their employees to proactively and systematically build better professional relationships. • Steve’s book: The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster • Steve’s book: The Job Closer: Time-Saving Techniques for Acing Resumes, Interviews, Negotiations, and More • Steve’s Website: 2HourJobSearch.com • Steve’s Twitter: @Dalton_Steve • Steve’s LinkedIn Group: The 2-Hour Job Search - Q&A Forum — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Hunter.io • Platform: Crunchbase • System: NAICS Code • Database: OneSource Business Browser • Study: "Do Informal Referrals Lead to Better Matches? Evidence from a Firm’s Employee Referral System" by Meta Brown, Elizabeth Setren, and Giorgio Topa • Book: The 4 Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat Loss, Incredible Sex and Becoming Superhuman by Timothy Ferris • Book: Predictably Irrational, Revised and Expanded Edition: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by Dan Ariely • Book: Awkward: The Science of Why We're Socially Awkward and Why That's Awesome by Ty Tashiro • Book: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Netgear. Enhance your WiFi at netgear.com/wifi• Find Your Dream Job. Learn Ramit Sethi’s pro-tips at IWT.com/podcastDJSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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625: How to Be Happier, More Fulfilled, and More Effective Every Day with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar
Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar discusses the fundamental principles that help us lead happier, more effective lives. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why many ambitious people end up unhappy 2) Why chasing happiness won’t make you happier—and what will 3) How to find your motivation in just five minutes Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep625 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TAL — Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar is the co-founder of the Happiness Studies Academy, as well as the creator and instructor of the Certificate in Happiness Studies and the Happier School programs. After graduating from Harvard with a BA in Philosophy and Psychology and a PhD in Organizational Behavior, Tal taught two of the most popular courses in Harvard’s history: Positive Psychology and The Psychology of Leadership and taught Happiness Studies at Columbia University. He is an international, best-selling author whose books have been translated into more than 25 languages. • Tal’s website: TalBenShahar.com • Tal’s program: Happiness Studies Academy. Enter the code HAPPY to enjoy a 10% discount! • Tal’s LinkedIn: Tal Ben-Shahar • Tal’s Instagram: Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar • HSA’s Facebook: Happiness Studies Academy • HSA’s LinkedIn: Happiness Studies Academy — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor • Book: The Progress Principle: Using Small Wins to Ignite Joy, Engagement, and Creativity at Work by Teresa Amabile • Book: The Relaxation Response by Herbert Benson • Book: Middlemarch by George Eliot • Poem: “The Guest House” by Jalaluddin Rumi — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Netgear. Enhance your WiFi at netgear.com/wifi • Four Sigmatic. Enhance your productivity and your coffee at foursigmatic.com/howtobeawesome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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624: How to Be More Engaging with Storytelling and Humor with David Nihill
Comedian David Nihill shares his key techniques from his stand-up act that can help you become a better speaker. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The secret to creating stories that stick 2) How to use callbacks to delight listeners 3) How to always remember what you want to say Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep624 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVID — David Nihill is a bestselling author of Do You Talk Funny, listed by Book Authority as the best book of all time on public speaking and storytelling. “One of the best speaking coaches out there” according to Forbes.com his work has been featured in Inc, Lifehacker, The Huffington Post, Forbes, The Irish Times, TED, and NPR. His videos have been viewed more than 40M times. David is a winner of the prestigious San Francisco Comedy Competition winner, runner up in the Moth’s largest US Grandslam storytelling competition and the first ever Irishman to have a special on Dry Bar Comedy. • Book: Do You Talk Funny?: 7 Comedy Habits to Become a Better (and Funnier) Public Speaker • TED Talk: Standing-up to Fear | David Nihill | TEDxManchester • Website: DavidNihill.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Moonwalking With Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer • Book: The Fish That Ate the Whale: The Life and Times of America's Banana King by Rich Cohen • Book: The Man Who Tried to Save the World: The Dangerous Life and Mysterious Disappearance of an American Hero by Scott Anderson • Past episode: 356: Living Out the Wisdom of Napoleon Hill with Jeffrey Gitomer • Personality: Jeffrey Gitomer • Personality: John Medina • Podcast: Snap Judgment • Principle: Malcolm Gladwell’s 10,000 Hours Rule • Software: Trint • TED Talk: Do schools kill creativity? | Sir Ken Robinson | TED2006 • TED Talk: Feats of memory anyone can do | Joshua Foer | TED2012 • TED Talk: The happy secret to better work | Sean Achor | TEDxBloomington • Tool: Hubspot • Transcription: Rev.com — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Blinkist. Learn more, faster with book summaries you can read or listen to in 15 minutes at blinkist.com/awesome • Netgear. Enhance your WiFi at netgear.com/wifi See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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623: Mastering the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People in the 2020s with FranklinCovey’s Jennifer Colosimo
7 Habits expert Jennifer Colosimo discusses how to practice Stephen Covey’s principles more consistently in your daily life. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The 7 Habits and why they’re still relevant today2) How proactivity improves your effectiveness by 50X 3) The two habits that make the biggest difference in your career Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep623 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JENNIFER — Jennifer Colosimo is a 7 Habits expert as well as President of the Enterprise Division for FranklinCovey. She has led teams in operations, human resources, IT, sales, learning and development, and corporate social responsibility while with Accenture, DaVita, FranklinCovey, and several private equity backed organizations. Her titles have included chief learning officer, COO, EVP, Vice President of Wisdom, and Vice President of Sales. She co-authored the book Great Work, Great Career with Stephen R. Covey, and has been a featured keynote speaker and panelist at numerous business, government, and education conferences. She has also delivered onsite training and keynotes to more than 50,000 people across 45 states and 12 countries. • Jennifer’s book: Great Work, Great Career with Stephen Covey • Company site: FranklinCovey • Jennifer’s Twitter: @jencolosimo • Jennifer’s LinkedIn: Jennifer Colosimo — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey • Book: Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life by Nir Eyal • Book: Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being by Martin Seligman • Book: Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life by Martin Seligman • Book: Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio • Past episode: 311: Communication Secrets from FBI Kidnapping Negotiator Chris Voss • Past episode: 330: Becoming Indistractable with Nir Eyal — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Canva. Design like a pro–for less time and money at canva.me/awesome • Netgear. Enhance your WiFi at netgear.com/wifi See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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622: Taking Control of Stress Before It Takes Control of You with Kirsty Bortoft
Kirsty Bortoft shares easy ways to keep stress and negativity at bay. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to un-hijack your brain in 12 seconds 2) How to effectively deal with stress in five steps 3) The number one reason why most people struggle with stress Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep622 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KIRSTY — Kirsty Bortoft is an award-winning mindset coach to entrepreneurs and professionals. She helps them to dissolve stress and anxiety without having to resort to medication and traditional therapy. Kirsty developed the unique ‘Freedom Alignment Method', a three-stage process that crushes the obstacles so many high achievers frequently face during their lifetime. Obstacles that inevitably leave them feeling trapped by their current circumstance and pulled from the inner peace and happiness they deserve, despite working so very hard for it.• Kirsty’s book: Break Free From Pain: How to Heal from Physical, Emotional and Mental Pain • Kirsty’s program: The Freedom Alignment Method • Kirsty’s website: KirstyBortoft • Kirsty’s YouTube: Kirsty Bortoft – Mindset Coach • Kirsty’s Facebook: Kirsty Bortoft • Kirsty’s Twitter: @KirstyBortoft — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It by Kelly McGonigal • Book: Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by David Hawkins • Book: The Biology of Belief 10th Anniversary Edition: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter & Miracles by Bruce Lipton • Personality: Joe Dispenza — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — Klaviyo. Grow your ecommerce business faster at klaviyo.com/growSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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