How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Liz O’Donnell shares her tips on how to deal with the stresses of taking care of your aging parents while managing your career. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The mindset that eases the burden of caregiving 2) The most important thing you can do when things get overwhelming 3) The motto to remember when times get tough Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep721 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LIZ — Liz O’Donnell is the founder of Working Daughter, a community for women balancing eldercare, career, and more. An award-winning writer, her book, Working Daughter: A Guide to Caring for Your Aging Parents While Earning A Living, was named one of the Best Books of 2019 by Library Journal. Liz is a recognized expert on working while caregiving and has written on the topic for many outlets including The Atlantic, Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Forbes, TIME, WBUR and PBS’ Next Avenue, and has been featured in Health and Ozy Media. She also works with companies to create programs in support of working caregivers. • Book: Working Daughter: A Guide to Caring for Your Aging Parents While Making a Living • Website: WorkingDaughter.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Lonesome Dove: A Novel by Larry McMurtry — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • StoryBlocks. Enhance your video storytelling quickly, beautifully, and affordably at Storyblocks.com/awesome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. David Rock shares strategies to help both employees and employers come out of the Great Resignation feeling more satisfied. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why so many professionals are now quitting 2) The small shifts that drastically improve satisfaction and productivity 3) The telltale signs it’s time to quit your job Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep720 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVID — Dr. David Rock coined the term neuroleadership, and is the Co-founder and CEO of the NeuroLeadership Institute (NLI). The Institute is a 23-year-old cognitive science consultancy that has advised over 50% of the Fortune 100. With operations in 24 countries, the institute brings neuroscientists and leadership experts together to make organizations better for humans through science. Dr. Rock has authored four successful books including Your Brain at Work, a business best-seller, and has written for and been quoted in hundreds of articles about leadership, organizational effectiveness, and the brain which can be found in Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, CNBC, Forbes, Fortune, Inc., USA Today, BBC, The Boston Globe and more. Dr Rock is originally Australian, though based in the US since 2010. He holds a professional doctorate in the Neuroscience of Leadership from Middlesex University in the UK.• David’s book: Your Brain at Work: Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long • David’s website: DavidRock.net • David’s organization: NeuroLeadership.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Cubicle, Sweet Cubicle: The Best Ways to Make Office Spaces Not So Bad” by S. Alexander Haslam and Craig Knight • Book: The Progress Principle: Using Small Wins to Ignite Joy, Engagement, and Creativity at Work by Teresa Amabile and Steven Kramer • Book: Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert • Book: A User's Guide to the Brain: Perception, Attention and the Four Theaters of the Brain by John Ratey — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Blinkist. Read or listen to summarized wisdom from thousands of nonfiction books! Free trial available at blinkist.com/awesome • University of California Irvine. Chart your course to career success at ce.uci.edu/learnnowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Liz Wiseman uncovers the small, but impactful practices of exceptional performers. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why it’s okay to not be working on what’s important to you 2) The five things impact players do differently 3) The trick to leading without an invitation Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep719 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LIZ — Liz Wiseman is a researcher and executive advisor who teaches leadership to executives around the world. She is the author of New York Times bestseller Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter,; The Multiplier Effect: Tapping the Genius Inside Our Schools, and Wall Street Journal bestseller Rookie Smarts: Why Learning Beats Knowing in the New Game of Work. She is the CEO of the Wiseman Group, a leadership research and development firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. Some of her recent clients include: Apple, AT&T, Disney, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Nike, Salesforce, Tesla, and Twitter. Liz has been listed on the Thinkers50 ranking and in 2019 was recognized as the top leadership thinker in the world. She has conducted significant research in the field of leadership and collective intelligence and writes for Harvard Business Review, Fortune, and a variety of other business and leadership journals.  She is a frequent guest lecturer at BYU and StanfordUniversity and is a former executive at Oracle Corporation, where she worked as the Vice President of Oracle University and as the global leader for Human Resource Development. • Liz’s book: Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact  (website)  • Liz’s book: Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter (website)  • Liz’s book: Rookie Smarts: Why Learning Beats Knowing in the New Game of Work (website)  • Liz’s Twitter: @LizWiseman  • Liz’s website: TheWisemanGroup.com  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: Dunning-Kruger effect  • Book: Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration by Ed Catmull and Amy WallaceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Victoria Medvec offers her top strategies for greater confidence in asking for–and getting– what you want. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Four strategies to minimize your negotiation fears 2) The one thing even expert negotiators get wrong 3) The five Fs of fearless negotiation Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep718 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT VICTORIA — Victoria Medvec, PHD, is the Adeline Barry Davee Professor of Management and Organizations at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. In addition, Medvec is a co-founder and the Executive Director of the Center for Executive Women at the Kellogg School and the CEO of Medvec and Associates, a consulting firm focused on high stakes negotiations and strategic decisions. • Victoria’s book: Negotiate Without Fear: Strategies and Tools to Maximize Your Outcomes • Victoria’s email: [email protected] • Victoria’s website: MedvecAndAssociates.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: Prospect theory (full text) • Book: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini • Book: How We Know What Isn't So: The Fallibility of Human Reason in Everyday Life by Thomas Gilovich — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Setapp. Try out up to 200 of the best software tools in one streamlined place at setapp.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Devora Zack shares approaches to understand a key personality trait–in yourself and others–so thinkers and feelers can thrive together at work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to tell if you’re a cactus or a snowflake 2) The leadership style that harms motivation 3) The platinum rule for giving feedback Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep717 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DEVORA — Devora Zack is CEO of Only Connect Consulting, a Washington Post bestselling author, and a global keynote speaker with books in twenty languages. Her clients include Deloitte, the Smithsonian, Delta Airlines, the FDA, Johns Hopkins, and the National Institutes of Health. She has been featured by The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, US News & World Report, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Self, Redbook, Fast Company, and many others. She is the author of Managing for People Who Hate Managing, Singletasking and her upcoming book is called The Cactus and the Snowflake at Work: How the Logical and Sensitive Can Thrive Side by Side, releasing November 2021. • Book: The Cactus and Snowflake at Work: How the Logical and Sensitive Can Thrive Side by Side • Book: Singletasking: Get More Done—One Thing at a Time • Book: Networking for People Who Hate Networking, Second Edition: A Field Guide for Introverts, the Overwhelmed, and the Underconnected • Book: Managing for People Who Hate Managing: Be a Success by Being Yourself • Website: MyOnlyConnect.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster and Jules Feiffer • Product: The Torpedo typewriter — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • StoryBlocks. Enhance your video storytelling quickly, beautifully, and affordably at Storyblocks.com/awesome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Darcy Eikenberg offers solutions for turning your job around when you feel like quitting. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three shifts you can always make to improve any job 2) How to to ask for and get what you want 3) How to reset your relationships and boundaries at work Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep716 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DARCY — Darcy Eikenberg is on a mission to help us change our lives at work without changing everything in our lives. She’s the author of Red Cape Rescue: Save Your Career Without Leaving Your Job which shows how to get more of what you want without changing careers or finding a new job—and without sacrificing yourself. She’s coached leaders at companies such as The Coca-Cola Company, State Farm, and Deloitte, and offers encouraging ways to change work for the better, for good. • Book: Red Cape Rescue: Save Your Career Without Leaving Your Job • Website: RedCapeRescue.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • University of California Irvine. Chart your course to career success at ce.uci.edu/learnnowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laura Garnett reveals her simple methodology for tapping into your genius and making any job more fulfilling. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Two key questions that unlock your genius zone 2) How to uncover what truly motivates you 3) A handy tool to help turn genius into a habit Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep715 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LAURA — Laura Garnett is a performance strategist, mother, TEDx speaker, and author of, The Genius Habit and Find Your Zone of Genius. She guides CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, and teams to new heights of success by shining a light on their unique purpose, values, and abilities, transforming the way they work and freeing them to make decisions with confidence and clarity. She has consulted with organizations including Google, Pandora, LinkedIn, and Splunk. Prior to launching her own company, New York City-based Garnett Consulting, she honed her marketing, strategy, and career-refining skills at companies like Capital One, American Express, IAC, and Google. • Laura’s book: The Genius Habit: Break Free from Burnout, Reduce Career Anxiety and Double Your Productivity by Leveraging the Power of Being Who You Are at Work • Laura’s book: Find Your Zone of Genius: Break Free from burnout, Reduce Career Anxiety, and Make the Work Your Doing Matter by Making Your Job The Right Job for You (Ignite Reads) • Laura’s quiz: ZoneOfGeniusQuiz.com • Laura’s website: LauraGarnett.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Product: Oura Ring • Book: What Color Is Your Parachute? 2021: Your Guide to a Lifetime of Meaningful Work and Career Success by Richard Bolles & Katharin Brooks • Book: The Pathfinder: How to Choose or Change Your Career for a Lifetime of Satisfaction and Success by Nicholas Lore • Book: Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi • Book: Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Setapp. Try out up to 200 of the best software tools in one streamlined place at setapp.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Productivity expert Tanya Dalton lays out the daily steps for a more successful and purposeful life and career. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The life-changing habit we often shy away from 2) Why our brains hijack our motivation and willpower 3) The simple trick to propelling yourself into action Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep714 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TANYA — Tanya Dalton is a nationally recognized productivity expert, best-selling author and speaker. Tanya serves as a growth strategist for female leaders in the corporate and entrepreneurial sectors. In addition to having her book being named one of the Top 10 Business Books of 2019 by Fortune Magazine, Tanya’s podcast, Productivity Paradox is ranked among the top 50 on iTunes. She is also a regular contributor for Entrepreneur and has been featured in some of the world’s leading publications including Forbes, Inc, Fast Company, and Real Simple. She has been awarded the elite Enterprising Women Award and has been named the Female Entrepreneur to Watch for the state of North Carolina. Tanya is also the founder and CEO of inkWELL Press Productivity Co. a multi-million dollar company providing tools that work as a catalyst in helping women do less while achieving success. • Book: On Purpose: The Busy Woman's Guide to an Extraordinary Life of Meaning and Success • Book: The Joy of Missing Out: Live More by Doing Less • Podcast: The Intentional Advantage • Website: TanyaDalton.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill — 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.

Joe Sanok shares compelling research on how we can achieve more by working fewer hours. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What Iceland learned from a four-day work week2) The 1-minute trick for dramatically improving productivity3) Quick focus hacks for achieving flow fasterSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep713 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOE — Joe Sanok is the author of Thursday is the New Friday: How to work fewer hours, make more money, and spend time doing what you want. It examines how the four-day workweek boosts creativity and productivity. Joe has been featured in Forbes, GOOD Magazine, and the Smart Passive Income Podcast. He is the host of the popular The Practice of the Practice Podcast, which is recognized as one of the Top 50 Podcasts worldwide with over 100,000 downloads each month. Bestselling authors, experts, scholars, and business leaders and innovators are featured and interviewed in the 550 plus podcasts he has done over the last six years. • Joe’s book: Thursday is the New Friday: How to Work Fewer Hours, Make More Money, and Spend Time Doing What You Want • Joe’s website: ThursdayIsTheNewFriday.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Going Public: Iceland's Journey to a Shorter Working Week” • Study: “Brief diversions vastly improve focus, researchers find” (full text) • Book: The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan • Book: The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Singer — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • University of California Irvine. Chart your course to career success at ce.uci.edu/learnnowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dane Jensen shares powerful tactics for staying calm and confident in the face of pressure. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The equation that explains why we feel pressure 2) Why time management won’t solve your workload problems 3) The questions that make us “good at pressure” Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep712 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DANE — Dane Jensen is the CEO of Third Factor, an acclaimed speaker, an instructor at Queen’s University and the University of North Carolina, a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review, and the author of The Power of Pressure. Dane oversees Third Factor’s delivery of leadership development programs to leading firms across North America including SAP, RBC, Uber, Twitter, the USGA, and others. He teaches in the Full-Time and Executive MBAs at Queen’s Smith School of Business in Canada and is Affiliate Faculty with UNC Executive Development at the Kenan-Flagler Business School in Chapel Hill. In addition to his corporate work, Dane works extensively with athletes, coaches, leaders and Boards across Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic sport system to enhance National competitiveness. He has worked as an advisor to Senior Executives in 23 countries on 5 continents. • Dane’s book: The Power of Pressue: Why Pressure Isn't the Problem, It's the Solution• Dane’s company: ThirdFactor.com• Dane’s website: DaneJensen.com• Dane’s Twitter: @DaneJensen— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism by Olivia Fox Cabane • Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl • Past episode: 653: Training Your Mind to Conquer Stress, Pressure, and Underperformance with Dr. Ellen Reed — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Postie. Run direct mail like a digital marketer with at postie.com/awesome.• LMNT. Get a free sample pack with 8 delicious electrolyte packets at DrinkLMNT.com/awesome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patricia Stark shares key strategies for developing the calm and confidence to shine under any spotlight. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The critical mindset shift that brings both calm and confidence 2) The simple rule for looking and sounding like an expert 3) Just how long you should maintain eye contact Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep711 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT PATRICIA — Patricia Stark is owner of Patricia Stark Communications and Calmfidence® Workshops, providing training in personal and professional development. She works with celebrities, corporate executives, authors, news anchors, social media influencers, and others whose careers rely on their ability to communicate confidently. She lives in New York. For more, see patriciastark.com. • Patricia’s book: Calmfidence: How to Trust Yourself, Tame Your Inner Critic, and Shine in Any Spotlight • Patricia’s website: PatriciaStark.com • Patricia’s website: CalmfidenceBook.com • Patricia’s LinkedIn: Patricia Stark • Patricia’s Twitter: @clickpatricia • Patricia’s Facebook: Patricia Stark Communications • Patricia’s Instagram: PatriciaStarkCommunications — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Rise and Grind: Outperform, Outwork, and Outhustle Your Way to a More Successful and Rewarding Life by Daymond John • Book: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill • Book: Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell • Video: Eye contact practice — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Postie. Run direct mail like a digital marketer with at postie.com/awesome.• StoryBlocks. Enhance your video storytelling quickly, beautifully, and affordably at Storyblocks.com/awesome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author and podcaster Carey Nieuwhof talks about how we're all living at an unsustainable pace and how to combat burnout through better energy management. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to tell if you’re experiencing low-grade burnout 2) The best hours to do your best wor 3) The key to saying no well Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep710 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CAREY — Carey Nieuwhof is a bestselling leadership author, speaker, podcaster, and former attorney. He hosts one of today’s most influential leadership podcasts. His podcast, blog and online content are accessed by leaders over 1.5 million times each month. He speaks to leaders around the world about leadership, change and personal growth. Carey and his wife, Toni, live north of Toronto. • Book: At Your Best: How to Get Time, Energy, and Priorities Working in Your Favor • Book Website: AtYourBestToday.com • Website: CareyNieuwhof.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown • Book: Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life by Nir Eyal • Book: Leadership in Turbulent Times by Doris Kearns Goodwin • Book: When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel Pink — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • 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.

April Rinne reveals eight key skills that prepare us to thrive in a world of constant, relentless change. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The key mindset shift that helps us thrive in flux 2) How to escape the trap of a more mentality 3) How to re-script your mind to prepare for change Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep709 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT APRIL — A World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and ranked one of the “50 Leading Female Futurists” in the world by Forbes, April Rinne is a change navigator: she helps individuals and organizations rethink and reshape their relationship with change, uncertainty, and a world in flux. She is a trusted advisor to well-known startups, companies, financial institutions, nonprofits, and think tanks worldwide, including Airbnb, Nike, Intuit, the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, NESTA, Trōv, AnyRoad, and Unsettled, as well as governments ranging from Singapore to South Africa, Canada to Colombia, Italy to India. April is the author of Flux: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change. • April’s book: Flux: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change • April’s website: FluxMindset.com • April’s website: AprilRinne.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu • Book: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • University of California Irvine. Chart your course to career success at ce.uci.edu/learnnow • Setapp. Try out up to 200 of the best software tools in one streamlined place at setapp.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Suneel Gupta walks through his 7 steps for becoming “backable”--worthy of others backing your ideas. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why you don’t need charisma to be backable 2) How to make your idea stand out with an “earned secret” 3) Why you don’t want to have everything figured out Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep708 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SUNEEL — Suneel Gupta teaches Innovation at Harvard University. His bestselling book Backable is rooted in Suneel’s journey from a twice-failed entrepreneur to a leader behind two IPOs, and to being named “The New Face of Innovation” by the New York Stock Exchange. Suneel has personally backed startups including Impossible Foods, AirBnB, 23&Me, Calm, and SpaceX. • Suneel’s book: Backable: The Surprising Truth Behind What Makes People Take a Chance on You • Suneel’s website: SuneelGupta.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: The IKEA effect • Study: The Scar Experiment • Video: “Steve Jobs introduces iPhone in 2007” • TED Talk: “Do schools kill creativity? | Sir Ken Robinson” • Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho • Past episode: 642: How to Identify Your Career Season and Land Your Dream Job with Ramit Sethi — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Justworks. Make your hiring and managing easier with the Justworks HR platform at justworks.com. • StoryBlocks. Enhance your video storytelling quickly, beautifully, and affordably at Storyblocks.com/awesome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Amy Edmondson shares how to boost psychological safety and high performance. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why the average non-toxic organization is still ineffective 2) The crucial belief that makes us more courageous 3) How we unknowingly make and break psychological safety Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep707 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT AMY — Amy C. Edmondson is the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School, a chair established to support the study of human interactions that lead to the betterment of society. Edmondson has been recognized by the biannual Thinkers50 global ranking of management thinkers since 2011, receiving the organization’s Breakthrough Idea Award in 2019, and Talent Award in 2017. She studies teaming, psychological safety, and organizational learning. Her articles have been published in numerous academic and management outlets. Her most recent book, The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation and Growth (Wiley, 2019), offers a practical guide for organizations serious about success in the modern economy and has been translated into 11 languages. Her prior books – Teaming: How organizations learn, innovate and compete in the knowledge economy (Jossey-Bass, 2012), Teaming to Innovate (Jossey-Bass, 2013) and Extreme Teaming (Emerald, 2017) – explore teamwork in dynamic organizational environments. Before her academic career, she was Director of Research at Pecos River Learning Centers, where she worked on transformational change in large companies. Edmondson received her PhD in organizational behavior, AM in psychology, and AB in engineering and design from Harvard University. • Amy’s book:  The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth • Amy’s website: AmyCEdmondson.com • Amy’s academic profile: Amy C. Edmondson — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: Project Aristotle — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Postie. Run direct mail like a digital marketer with at postie.com/awesome.• LMNT. Get a free sample pack with 8 delicious electrolyte packets at DrinkLMNT.com/awesome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeremy Pollack shares how to prevent conflict from ruining your relationships. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The six basic needs at the heart of conflict 2) Three tactics for keeping your calm in a conflict 3) How to handle a conflict that’s going nowhere Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep706 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JEREMY — Jeremy Pollack is a leader in the field of workplace conflict resolution and peacebuilding. He is the Founder of Pollack Peacebuilding Systems, the largest workplace conflict resolution consulting firm in North America, and a regular contributor on the topics of leadership and organizational conflict management to publications such as Forbes.com, Fast Company, Industry Week, and many more. Jeremy is also the author of the recently released book The Conflict Resolution Playbook: Practical Communication Skills for Preventing, Managing, and Resolving, Conflict. • Book: "Conflict Resolution Playbook: Practical Communication Skills for Preventing, Managing, and Resolving Conflict" • Personal website: CoachJeremyPollack.com • Website: PollackPeaceBuilding.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: Robber’s Cave Experiment • Book: Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In by Roger Fisher — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Setapp. Try out up to 200 of the best software tools in one streamlined place at setapp.com. • 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.

Peter Bregman and Howie Jacobson break down their simple four-step process for encouraging others to change. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The critical question that opens others to change 2) The best thing to do when a person doesn’t want to change 3) The perils of giving positive feedback Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep705 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT PETER & HOWIE — Peter Bregman is the CEO of Bregman Partners. He coaches, writes, teaches, and speaks, mostly about leadership and about life. His sweet spot is as a strategic thought partner to successful people who care about being exceptional leaders and stellar human beings. Peter is recognized as the #1 executive coach in the world by Leading Global Coaches, the bestselling author of five books, and host of the Bregman Leadership Podcast. His works frequently appear in Harvard Business Review, BusinessWeek, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, CNN, and NPR.Howie Jacobson, PhD, is an executive coach to clients ranging from startup founders to established and rising Fortune 100 leaders. He is director of coaching at Bregman Partners and head coach at the Healthy Minds Initiative, as well as host of the Plant Yourself Podcast. He’s written a bunch of books, and his mission includes helping kind and generous people grow their capability and scale their influence.• Book: You Can Change Other People: The Four Steps to Help Your Colleagues, Employees-- Even Family-- Up Their Game — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Crooked Kingdom: A Sequel to Six of Crows (Six of Crows, 2) by Leigh Bardugo • Book: Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World by Tyson Yunkaporta — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Storyworth. Give Dad a super meaningful Father’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.

Dorie Clark reveals the critical skills that help us think long-term and set ourselves up for future success. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three barriers to long-term strategic thinking 2) The top two skills that make you indispensable 3) What to do when you’re stuck in a rut Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep704 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DORIE — Dorie Clark helps individuals and companies get their best ideas heard in a crowded, noisy world. She has been named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50, and was honored as the #1 Communication Coach in the world at the Marshall Goldsmith Coaching Awards. She is a keynote speaker and teaches for Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and Columbia Business School. She is the author of Entrepreneurial You, which was named one of Forbes’ Top 5 Business Books of the Year, as well as Reinventing You and Stand Out, which was named the #1 Leadership Book of the Year by Inc. magazine. A former presidential campaign spokeswoman, Clark has been described by the New York Times as an “expert at self-reinvention and helping others make changes in their lives.” She is a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, and consults and speaks for clients such as Google, Yale University, and the World Bank. She is a graduate of Harvard Divinity School, a producer of a multiple Grammy-winning jazz album, and a Broadway investor. • Dorie’s book: The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World • Dorie’s website: DorieClark.com • Free assessment: The Long Game: Your Strategic Thinking Self-Assessment — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Executive Presence” by Sylvia Ann Hewlett, Lauren Leader-Chivée, Laura Sherbin, and Joanne Gordon with Fabiola Dieudonné • Book: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini • Book: The Marshmallow Test: Understanding Self-control and How To Master It by Walter Mischel — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Setapp. Try out up to 200 of the best software tools in one streamlined place at setapp.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jonathan Fields discusses how to spark meaning, fulfillment, and joy in your work by aligning with your Sparketype. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) A (free!) assessment that identifies what makes you come alive 2) The ten impulses that describe how we work 3) The fundamental questions that create career fit Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep703 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JONATHAN — Jonathan Fields hosts one of the top-ranked podcasts in the world, Good Life Project®, where he shares powerful stories, conversations, and resources, on a mission to help listeners live more meaningful and inspired lives. Fields is also the founder and CEO of Spark Endeavors, a research initiative focused on helping individuals and organizations reclaim work as a source of purpose, energy, meaning, and possibility. His new book, SPARKED: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work That Makes You Come Alive delivers an important message in a time when many people are emerging from the pandemic and seeking out new work that will both challenge and fulfill them. • Jonathan’s book: Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive • Jonathan’s podcast: Good Life Project Podcast • Jonathan’s website: GoodLifeProject.com • Jonathan’s website: Sparketype.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Bhagavad Gita, translated by Eknath Easwaran • Book: The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Postie. Run direct mail like a digital marketer with at postie.com/awesome. • StoryBlocks. Enhance your video storytelling quickly, beautifully, and affordably at Storyblocks.com/awesome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Detert discusses how to build your courage to stand out and influence. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why acting courageously is easier than you think 2) The four fears that keep us from acting courageously 3) The most effective way to get others to listen to you Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep702 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JIM — Jim Detert (PhD, Harvard) is the John L. Colley Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business. Detert's research focuses on employee voice and other forms of workplace courage, experiential leadership development, and ethical decision-making and behavior. His research has won several academic best-paper awards, and his teaching and curriculum development have also won multiple awards at UVA and Cornell. • Jim’s book: Choosing Courage: The Everyday Guide to Being Brave at Work • Jim’s article: "Words and Phrases to Avoid in a Difficult Conversation" • Jim’s LinkedIn: Jim Detert • Jim’s website: JimDetert.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: Milgram Experiment • Study: Asch Conformity Experiments • Book: Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell • Book: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley • Book: Awareness: The Perils and Opportunities of Reality by Anthony De Mello • Book: Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott • Personality: Chris Argyris — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • LMNT. Get a free sample pack with 8 delicious electrolyte packets at DrinkLMNT.com/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.

Vanessa Bohns talks about how all of us have hidden influence and how we can use it effectively. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why we end up underestimating the willingness to say yes 2) How to get more comfortable with asking 3) How to say no without feeling guilty or awkward Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep701 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT VANESSA — Vanessa Bohns is a social psychologist, an award-winning researcher and teacher, and a professor of organizational behavior at Cornell University. She holds a PhD in psychology from Columbia University and an AB in psychology from Brown University. Professor Bohns has been a Visiting Scholar at the NYU Stern School of Business and has taught at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times and Harvard Business Review, and her research has been published in top academic journals in psychology, management, and law, and featured by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Economist, and NPR's Hidden Brain. Her first book, You Have More Influence Than You Think, will be published in September 2021. She lives in upstate New York with her husband and two daughters. • Book: You Have More Influence Than You Think: How We Underestimate Our Power of Persuasion, and Why It Matters • Twitter: @profbohns • Website: VanessaBohns.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: "The really fundamental attribution error in social psychological research" by Sabini, J., Siepmann, M., & Stein, J • Blog: Rejection Therapy with Jia Jiang • Book: Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott • Book: Mindwise: How We Understand What Others Think, Believe, Feel, and Want by Nicholas Epley • Book: Rejection Proof: How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible Through 100 Days of Rejection by Jia Jiang See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki talks about how you can leverage your anxiety to solve problems and boost your well-being. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The six superpowers of anxiety 2) How to trick your brain into relaxing 3) How a 30-second meditation can make all the difference Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep700 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT WENDY — Dr. Wendy Suzuki is a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology in the Center for Neural Science at New York University and a celebrated international authority on neuroplasticity. She was recently named one of the ten women changing the way we see the world by Good Housekeeping and regularly serves as a sought-after expert for publications including The Wall Street Journal, Shape, and Health. Her TED talk has received more than 31 million views on Facebook and was the 2nd most viewed TED talk of 2018. • Book: Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion • Website: www.WendySuzuki.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: A Very Punchable Face: A Memoir by Colin JostSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brad Stulberg discusses the fundamental mindset shift that helps us feel more fulfilled every day. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The deeply-rooted belief that explains why we’re often dissatisfied 2) The simple secret to feeling more fulfilled every day 3) The hidden costs of efficiency Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep699 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BRAD — Brad Stulberg is an internationally known expert on human performance, well-being, and sustainable success. He is coauthor of the bestselling Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Wired, Forbes, and more, and he is a contributing editor to Outside Magazine. In his coaching practice, Brad works with executives and entrepreneurs on their performance and well-being, and he regularly speaks to large organizations on these topics as well. • Brad’s book: The Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Success That Feeds—Not Crushes—Your Soul • Brad’s Twitter: @BStulberg • Brad’s website: www.BradStulberg.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Article: “Track Your Happiness iPhone Study Finds That Your Mind Is Wandering Too Much”  • Book: The Bulletproof Diet: Lose up to a Pound a Day, Reclaim Energy and Focus, Upgrade Your Life by David Asprey • Book: Middlemarch by George Eliot • Previous episode: 164: Sustaining Your Peak and Avoiding Burnouts with Brad Stulberg • Previous episode: 415: Pursuing Your Passion the Smart Way with Brad Stulberg — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Postie. Run direct mail like a digital marketer with at postie.com/awesome. • StoryBlocks. Enhance your video storytelling quickly, beautifully, and affordably at Storyblocks.com/awesome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeff Brown breaks down how to make the most of the one habit that puts you ahead in your career: reading. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to strategically pick out your next read 2) How to double (or triple) your reading speed in minutes 3) Two simple tricks to maximize comprehension Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep698 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JEFF — Jeff is an award-winning radio producer and personality, and former nationally-syndicated morning show host. Following a 26-year career in radio, Jeff went boss-free in 2013 and soon after launched the Read to Lead Podcast. It has gone on to become a four-time Best Business Podcast nominee and has featured Jeff's interviews with today's best business and non-fiction authors, including actor and author Alan Alda, Stephen M. R. Covey, Seth Godin, John Maxwell, Liz Wiseman, Dr. Henry Cloud, Gary Vaynerchuk, Simon Sinek, Brian Tracy, Nancy Duarte, and over 300 more.Jeff has personally coached hundreds of successful podcasters around the globe – many of them award nominees and winners themselves – and has consulted on podcasts for the US government, two of the largest churches in the US, and numerous multi-million dollar companies.Jeff and his work have been featured in Inc., Entrepreneur, and Hubspot, the blogs of Seth Godin, Chris Brogan, Jeff Goins, and Social Media Explorer, as well as publications like the Nashville Business Journal, the Tennessean, and hundreds of other blogs and podcasts.• Jeff’s book: Read to Lead: The Simple Habit That Expands Your Influence and Boosts Your Career, with Jesse Wisnewski • Jeff’s website: ReadToLeadBook.com • Jeff’s podcast: Read to Lead — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Focus@Will • App: Idagio • Tool: reMarkable 2 • Study: “Readers absorb less on Kindles than on paper, study finds” • Book: Purple Cow, New Edition: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable by Seth Godin • Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't by Jim Collins • Book: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni • Book: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John Maxwell • Book: Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Liz Wiseman • Book: Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant • Book: Give Your Speech, Change the World: How To Move Your Audience to Action by Nick Morgan • Book: PresentationZen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery (Voices That Matter) by Garr Reynolds • Book: slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations by Nancy Duarte • Book: Do You Talk Funny?: 7 Comedy Habits to Become a Better (and Funnier) Public Speaker by David Nihill • Book: Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything by BJ Fogg • Book: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear • Book: High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way by Brendon Burchard • Book: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown • Book: Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything by Stephen Covey • Book: The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing by Bronnie Ware — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • 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.

Joel Schwartzberg walks through how to sharpen your communication to maximize your impact. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to know if you even have a point 2) The simple phrases that make you more memorable 3) Word substitutions that increase presence Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep697 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOEL — Currently the Senior Director of Strategic and Executive Communications for a major U.S. nonprofit, Joel Schwartzberg teaches communication and presentation skills to clients including American Express, State Farm Insurance, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Comedy Central, and the Brennan Center for Justice. Joel’s books include The Language of Leadership and Get to the Point! and his articles appear in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Toastmaster Magazine. A frequent conference presenter and workshop leader, Joel is also a former national champion public speaker. He can be reached at www.joelschwartzberg.net. • Joel’s book: Get to the Point!: Sharpen Your Message and Make Your Words Matter • Joel’s book: The Language of Leadership: How to Engage and Inspire Your Team • Joel’s article: “Present Your Data Like a Pro” • Joel’s article: “Find the Right Words to Inspire Your Team” • Joel’s website: https://www.joelschwartzberg.net — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Software: Grammarly • Video: “WATCH: Michelle Obama's full speech at the Democratic National Convention | 2020 DNC Night 1” • Book: Les Miserables by Victor Hugo  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John V. Petrocelli discusses the communicative perils of bullsh*t—and what you can do to stop it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why BS is more damaging than you think 2) Three ways to sharpen your BS detector 3) Six clarifying questions to help you call out BS Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep696 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOHN — John V. Petrocelli is an experimental social psychologist and Professor of Psychology at Wake Forest University. His research examines the causes and consequences of bullshit and bullshitting in the way of better understanding and improving bullshit detection and disposal. He is the author of The Life-Changing Science of Detecting Bullshit. Petrocelli’s research contributions also include attitudes and persuasion and the intersections of counterfactual thinking with learning, memory and decision making. His research has appeared in the top journals of his field including the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Petrocelli also serves as an Associate Editor of the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. • John’s book: The Life-Changing Science of Detecting Bullshit • John’s Twitter: @JohnVPetro • John’s academic profile: John V. Petrocelli — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: On Bullshit by Harry Frankfurt • Book: The Agony and the Ecstasy: A Biographical Novel of Michelangelo by Irving Stone • 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.

Sukhinder Singh Cassidy shares valuable insight on how to take smarter, more calculated risks with confidence. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Two easy ways to build your risk-taking muscle 2) How to stop the fear of failure from holding you back 3) One question to help you make smarter, more calculated risks Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep695 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SUKHINDER — Sukhinder Singh Cassidy is a leading technology executive and entrepreneur, board member, and investor with twenty-five years of experience founding and helping to scale companies, including Google and Amazon. She served as president of StubHub and as a member of eBay’s executive leadership team. Sukhinder is the founder and chairman of theBoardlist, a premium talent marketplace that helps diverse leaders get discovered for board and executive opportunities, and the author of CHOOSE POSSIBILITY. • Sukhinder’s book: Choose Possibility: Take Risks and Thrive (Even When You Fail) • Sukhinder’s website: ChoosePossibility.com. Identify your risk-taking style with Sukhinder’s Risk Quiz! • Sukhinder’s LinkedIn: Sukhinder Singh Cassidy • Sukhinder’s Twitter: @sukhindersingh — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't by Jim Collins • Book: Strategy Beyond the Hockey Stick: People, Probabilities, and Big Moves to Beat the Odds by Chris Bradley • Previous episode: 500: Building Unshakeable Self-Esteem and Confidence with Victor Cheng — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Setapp. Try out up to 200 of the best software tools in one streamlined place at setapp.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Connson Locke reveals the factors that get people to sit up and take notice. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why we pay attention to some more than others 2) The elements of an influential voice 3) The simple secret to becoming more likable Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep694 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CONNSON — Professor Connson Locke joined the London School of Economics (LSE) in 2008 where she teaches Leadership, Organizational Behaviour, and Negotiation and Decision Making.  Connson has over 30 years’ experience as an educator, coach, and consultant working in Europe, Asia Pacific, North America, and Australia. Prior to entering academia, she served as Regional Training and Development Manager for the Boston Consulting Group where she was responsible for the learning and development of consulting staff in 10 offices across Asia Pacific. Connson holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Business Administration (Organizational Behaviour) from the University of California, Berkeley and a B.A. in Sociology from Harvard University where she graduated with honours. Her new book, Making Your Voice Heard, uses the research on power and influence to help people speak up to those who have more power than they do. • Book: Making Your Voice Heard: How to own your space, access your inner power and become influential • Website: ConnsonLocke.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges by Amy Cuddy • Book: The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron • Book: The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran — 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.

Michael Sorensen demonstrates the simple superpower that vastly improves our relationships: validation. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to improve conversations with the four-step validation method 2) How we unintentionally invalidate others 3) How to move past the discomfort of emotional conversations Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep693 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MICHAEL — Michael Sorensen is a marketing executive by day and a bestselling author, speaker, and relationship coach by night. His book, I Hear You, has helped hundreds of thousands of people across the world become masters of connection in business, love, and life. Michael has been invited to speak at some of the world’s largest organizations, had his work translated into over a dozen languages, and has even conducted training for the United States Navy. • Book: I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships • Website: MichaelSSorensen.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Software: TextExpander • App: Copy’Em • Book: Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chris Voss • Book: The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy • Book: The Slight Edge (Turning Simple Disciplines into Massive Success and Happiness) by Jeff Olson • Past episode: 311: Communication Secrets from FBI Kidnapping Negotiator Chris Voss — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • StoryBlocks. Enhance your video storytelling quickly, beautifully, and affordably at Storyblocks.com/awesome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Zani shares data-driven approaches to improving your team’s performance. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What businesses can learn about teams from baseball 2) The top two predictors of team performance 3) Top three do’s and don’ts of effective teaming Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep692 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MIKE — Mike Zani is the CEO of The Predictive Index, a talent optimization platform that uses over 60 years of proven science and software to help businesses design high-performing teams and cultures, make objective hiring decisions, and inspire greatness in people. Its 8,000+ clients include Bain Capital, Blue Cross Blue Shield, DoorDash, LVMH, Nissan, Omni Hotels, and VMware. Zani is also the co-founder and partner at Phoenix Strategy Investments, a private investment fund. An avid sailor, he was coach of the 1996 US Olympic Team. He holds a BS from Brown University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. • Mike’s book: The Science of Dream Teams: How Talent Optimization Can Drive Engagement, Productivity, and Happiness • Book website: DreamTeams.io • Mike’s company: The Predictive Index — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth • Book: The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement by Eliyahu Goldratt — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Setapp. Try out up to 200 of the best software tools in one streamlined place at setapp.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ximena Vengoechea breaks down the formula for effective listening. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The psychological trick to help you stay in the conversation 2) The questions that create better conversation 3) The cues to look out for in a conversation Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep691 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT XIMENA — Ximena Vengoechea is a user researcher, writer, and illustrator whose work on personal and professional development has been published in Inc., The Washington Post, Newsweek, and Huffington Post. She is the author of Listen Like You Mean it: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection (Portfolio/Penguin Random House). She is a contributor at Fast Company and The Muse, and writes Letters from Ximena, a newsletter on tech, culture, career, and creativity. She is best known for her project The Life Audit. An experienced manager, mentor, and researcher in the tech industry, she previously worked at Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Twitter. • Book: Listen Like You Mean It: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection • Website: XimenaVengoechea.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close by Aminatou Sow & Ann Friedman • Book: Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age by Sherry Turkle • Book: Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech • Book: What Every Body Is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People by Joe Navarro • Past episode: 341: Decoding Body Language with ex-FBI Special Agent Joe Navarro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christian Busch reveals how to create good luck. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to connect the dots for smart luck 2) How to turn random incidents into serendipity moments 3) How serendipity develops grit Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep690 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHRISTIAN — Dr. Christian Busch is the director of the Global Economy program at New York University's Center for Global Affairs, where he teaches on purpose-driven leadership, impact entrepreneurship, social innovation, and emerging markets.  He is a Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics (LSE) and the co-founder of Leaders on Purpose, an organization convening high-impact leaders, as well as the Sandbox Network, a global community of young innovators active in over 20 countries. Previously, he served on the faculty of the LSE's Department of Management and as the inaugural Deputy Director of the LSE’s Innovation Centre. • Book: The Serendipity Mindset: The Art and Science of Creating Good Luck • Twitter: @ChrisSerendip • Website: SerendipityMindset.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • StoryBlocks. Enhance your video storytelling quickly, beautifully, and affordably at Storyblocks.com/awesome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jennifer Kahnweiler debunks pervasive myths about introversion and explains how introverts can flourish at work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The core strengths of introverts 2) How to get the most out of the introverts in your team 3) The ABCDs of excellent extrovert/introvert collaboration Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep689 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JENNIFER — Jennifer B. Kahnweiler is a bestselling author and one of the leading speakers on introverts in the workplace. Her pioneering books, The Introverted Leader, Quiet Influence, The Genius of Opposites, and Creating Introvert-Friendly Workplaces have been translated into 18 languages. The Introverted Leader was named one of the top 5 business books by The Shanghai Daily. Jennifer has partnered with leading organizations like Amazon, Merck, Kimberly Clark, NASA, Bosch, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. She has delivered her signature presentations from Singapore to Spain. She holds the Certified Speaking Professional designation, awarded to a small percentage of speakers, and serves as a mentor to many professional women. A native New Yorker, Jennifer calls Atlanta, GA home. • Book: Creating Introvert-Friendly Workplaces: How to Unleash Everyone’s Talent and Performance • Book: Quiet Influence: The Introvert's Guide to Making a Difference • Book: The Genius of Opposites: How Introverts and Extroverts Achieve Extraordinary Results Together • Book: The Introverted Leader: Building on Your Quiet Strength • Instagram: @jenniferkahnweiler • LinkedIn: Jennifer Kahnweiler • Website: JenniferKahnweiler.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Dashlane • Book: Big Summer: A Novel by Jennifer Weiner • Book: Quiet Is a Superpower: The Secret Strengths of Introverts in the Workplace by Jill Chang See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robin Hills provides expert tips for enhancing your emotional intelligence for better results at work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to build the five domains of emotional intelligence 2) A handy question for getting helpful feedback 3) How selfishness can help us be more selfless Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep688 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ROBIN — Robin is the director of Ei4Change, a company specializing in educational training, coaching and personal development focused around emotional intelligence, positive psychology and neuroscience. He has taught over 250,000 people in 185 countries how to build resilience, increased self-awareness and understanding of others. His educational programs on resilience and emotional intelligence cover the most comprehensive and detailed education of any emotional intelligence organization and are today used in educational establishments in South Africa and India.  Robin is also the author of 2 books and has through his work developed the experiential coaching methodology Images of Resilience to support cathartic conversations around resilience. He has delivered key-note speeches at conferences across the world including at Harvard University and sits on the North West Committee of the Association of Business Psychology. • Robin’s website: EI4Change.com • Robin’s courses: Courses.EI4Change.info • Robin’s email: [email protected] — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Assessment: EQ-i 2.0 • Software: Filmora • Software: Audacity • Book: Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ by Daniel Goleman • Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Care.com. Find the perfect caregiver for your child, parents, and home.• 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.

Executive wellness coach Naz Beheshti offers her top tips on how to take your well-being into your own hands. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to nourish your inner coach while silencing your inner critic 2) The ACE method to combat stress 3) An easy trick to boost your energy Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep687 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT NAZ — Naz Beheshti is the author of Pause. Breathe.Choose.: Become the CEO of Your Well-Being. She is an executive wellness coach, speaker, Forbes contributor, CEO, and founder of Prananaz, a corporate wellness company improving leadership effectiveness, employee well-being and engagement, and company culture. Clients include Nike, JPMorgan Chase, First Republic Bank, Skadden, UCSC, and Columbia University.  Her work has been widely featured in the media, including CNBC, Forbes, BBC, Yahoo, Entrepreneur, Inc., Fast Company, and many more. Naz also cofounded Rise2Shine, a nonprofit helping to alleviate the suffering of young children in Haiti. Visit her online at http://www.NazBeheshti.com. • Book: Pause. Breathe. Choose.: Become the CEO of Your Well-Being • Company Website: Prananaz.com • Facebook: NazBeheshtiSpeaker • Instagram: @nazbeheshti • LinkedIn: Naz Beheshti • Twitter: @NazBeheshti • Website: NazBeheshti.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Calm • App: Headspace • TED Talk: What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness – Robert J. Waldinger • Book: The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kimberly Brown shares her top tips on how to make career transitions easier. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to make the next best move for your career 2) The key indicators that it’s time to explore other options 3) How to identify power players–and become one yourself Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep686 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KIMBERLY — Kimberly Brown is a leading career and leadership development expert and an accomplished speaker and podcast host whose mission is to empower women and people of color in the workplace. Her personal and professional development company, Manifest Yourself, LLC, provides in-person and virtual workshops, trainings, and coaching to professionals looking to lead a dynamic career and life. Kimberly has had the opportunity to speak to and create workshops for many organizations, including the New Jersey Conference for Women, Ellevate Network, Urban League, Princeton University and National Sales Network, SXSW, among others. She is also on the Board of Directors for The Power of You Teens organization. Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning into a Career You’ll Love is her first book. • Book: Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love • Instagram: kimbcummings • LinkedIn: Kimberly Brown• Website: KimberlyBOnline.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness (Tim Grover Winning Series) by Tim S. Grover See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Riordan shares practical strategies for overcoming the unique challenges of conflict among virtual teams. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three best practices for preventing conflict 2) How to face conflict head on with the SBID model 3) The three options you have when working with a jerk Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep685 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOHN — For over 30 years, John Riordan has been committed to challenging people and organizations to reach their full capacity – first as a leadership program founder and director in East Africa, and now as an organization and leadership development consultant. He has consulted with a broad range of federal, private sector and non-profit organizations conducting hundreds of planning, team building and training workshops ranging from large conferences (200+) to small intact teams. • John’s email: [email protected] • John’s website: JohnRiordan.com • John’s courses: learn.johnriordan.com. Get 50% off on John’s courses for Managing Virtual Conflict and Managing Conflict in Virtual Teams with the code AAYJ50. — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Article: “Stakeholder Analysis” • Article: “Why Should Anyone Be Led by You?” by Rob Goffee and Gareth Jones • Book: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni • Book: The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better (and Other People's Lives Better, Too) by Gretchen Rubin — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Ladder. Get instantly approved for life insurance at LadderLife.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Leidy Klotz reveals how to access the untapped potential of subtraction to make work and life more efficient. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What Legos can teach us about smarter problem-solving2) The trick to overcoming your brain’s bias for addition3) How subtracting leaves us with moreSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep684 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LEIDY — Leidy Klotz is a Professor at the University of Virginia, where he directs the university’s Convergent Behavioral Science Initiative and is appointed in the Schools of Engineering, Architecture, and Business. His research on the science of problem-solving has appeared in both Nature and Science and has been covered in The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post among national newspapers on five continents. • Leidy’s book: Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less • Twitter: @Leidyklotz — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Buying time promotes happiness” by Ashley Whillans, Elizabeth Dunn, et al. • Book: The Gardener and the Carpenter:  What the New Science of Child Development Tells Us About the Relationship Between Parents and Children by Alison Gopnik • Book: No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson • Book: The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson • Author: Eduardo Galeano — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • 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.

Ethan Kross breaks down the science behind negative self-talk and how to change the way you engage with your inner voice. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How chatter takes over and undermines us 2) Four simple ways to put a stop to chatter 3) Why venting hurts more than helps Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep683 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ETHAN — Ethan Kross is one of the world’s leading experts on controlling the conscious mind. An award-winning professor and bestselling author in the University of Michigan’s top ranked Psychology Department and its Ross School of Business, he studies how the conversations people have with themselves impact their health, performance, decisions and relationships. Ethan’s research has been published in Science, The New England Journal of Medicine, and The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, among other peer-reviewed journals. He has participated in policy discussion at the White House and has been interviewed on CBS Evening News, Good Morning America, Anderson Cooper Full Circle, and NPR’s Morning Edition. His pioneering research has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, Harvard Business Review, USA Today, The Economist, The Atlantic, Forbes, and Time. Ethan lives in Ann Arbor with his wife and two daughters. • Ethan’s book: Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It • Ethan’s website: http://www.EthanKross.com • Ethan’s study: “Social rejection shares somatosensory representations with physical pain” — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: The Marshmallow Test • Coach: Michael Sorensen • Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Care.com. Find the perfect caregiver for your child, parents, and home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robert Pozen shares his key tips for effective prioritization and how you can make meetings easier. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The schedule hack for efficient prioritization 2) The system to make your email work for you 3) How to say “no” to a meeting Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep682 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ROBERT — Robert C. Pozen teaches at MIT Sloan School of Management, where he offers courses to executives on personal productivity. He was president of Fidelity Investments and executive chair of MFS Investment Management, and served as a senior official in both federal and state government. His seven books include Extreme Productivity, a top-rated business title that has been translated into 10 languages. He graduated summa cum laude from Harvard College, and was on the editorial board of the Yale Law Journal. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts. • Book: Extreme Productivity: Boost Your Results, Reduce Your Hours • Book: Remote, Inc.: How to Thrive at Work . . . Wherever You Are • Book Website: RemoteIncBook.com • Website: BobPozen.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Poverty and Famines: An Essay on Entitlement and Deprivation by Amartya Sen — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Care.com. Find the perfect caregiver for your child, parents, and home.• TheZebra. Quickly save on home and auto insurance at TheZebra.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ron Friedman provides a third path to greatness through reverse engineering. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to reverse-engineer greatness 2) How to train people to give you better feedback 3) The 5 minute trick that will boost your performance by 20% Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep681 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RON — Ron Friedman, PhD, is an award-winning psychologist who has served on the faculty of the several prestigious colleges in the United States and has consulted for political leaders, nonprofits, and many of the world’s most recognized brands. Popular accounts of his research have appeared in major newspapers, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, the Globe and Mail, The Guardian, as well as magazines such as Harvard Business Review and Psychology Today. Ron is the founder of ignite80, a learning and development company that translates research in neuroscience, human physiology and behavioral economics into practical strategies that help working professionals become healthier, happier and more productive. His first book, The Best Place to Work, was selected as an Inc. Magazine Best Business Book of the Year. • Book: Decoding Greatness: How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer Success • Book: The Best Place to Work: The Art and Science of Creating an Extraordinary Workplace • Book Website: DecodingGreatnessBook.com • Website: RonFriedmanPhD.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Lose It • App: The Done • Book: Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell • Book: Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise by Anders Ericsson • Book: The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss • Book: The Ickabog by J.K. Rowling • Diary: One Line A Day: A Five-Year Memory Book (5 Year Journal, Daily Journal, Yearly Journal, Memory Journal) by Chronicle Book Staff — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Care.com. Find the perfect caregiver for your child, parents, and home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former FBI Special Agent Gina Osborn reveals her top tips for masterfully dealing with the difficulties of chaos, crises, and changes. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to find your footing as a new leader 2) How to stay cool and calm in the face of a crisis 3) How to convince others to embrace change Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep680 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT GINA — Having spent over 28 years in law enforcement, chasing Cold War spies in the Army and terrorists and hackers as an FBI Agent, Gina L. Osborn knows about dealing with chaos, crisis and change.  Through it all, she learned that crises can be managed, chaos can be controlled and change is inevitable.  Gina is a leadership consultant and International Speaker.  She hosts Lead Like a Lady – a Real Life Podcast – featuring inspiring women who have made it to the top in male dominated industries.• Gina’s website: GinaLOsborn.com • Gina’s podcast: Behind the Crime Scene • Gina’s podcast: Lead Like a Lady — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Care.com. Find the perfect caregiver for your child, parents, and home. • 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.

Josh Linkner breaks down the habits of great innovators and how you can become a great innovator in your own right. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How you can develop your creativity–no matter your role 2) The habits and mindsets of the greatest innovators 3) How to spark new ideas when you’re in a rut Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep679 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOSH — Josh Linkner is a Creative Troublemaker. He has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million. He’s the author of four books including the New York Times Bestsellers, Disciplined Dreaming and The Road to Reinvention.  As the founding partner and former CEO of Detroit Venture Partners, he has been involved in the launch of over 100 startups. Today, Josh serves as Chairman and co-founder of Platypus Labs, an innovation research, training, and consulting firm. He has twice been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and is a recipient of the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award. Josh is also a passionate Detroiter, the father of four, a professional-level jazz guitarist, and has a slightly odd obsession for greasy pizza. • Book: Big Little Breakthroughs: How Small, Everyday Innovations Drive Oversized Results • Website: BigLittleBreakthroughs.com • Personal Website: JoshLinkner.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth • Book: How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Katy Milkman • Book: Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking by Jon Acuff • Book: The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams and Reaching Your Destiny by Robin Sharma • Book: Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Care.com. Find the perfect caregiver for your child, parents, and home. • RISE. Improve your sleep and energy with the RISE app at risescience.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Riaz Meghji reveals the key behaviors that lead to more meaningful connections. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The one trick to becoming a better listener 2) Where to draw the line between vulnerability and oversharing 3) How to be assertively empathetic Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep678 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RIAZ — Riaz Meghji is a Human Connection Expert. He has 17 years of broadcast television experience, and, during his time as host on Citytv’s Breakfast Television, MTV Canada, TEDxVancouver, CTV News, and the Toronto International Film Festival, has interviewed thousands of experts about human connection and collaboration, undertaking critical training that helped shape the tangible takeaways he shares in his new book, Every Conversation Counts.  • Riaz’s book: Every Conversation Counts: The 5 Habits of Human Connection that Build Extraordinary Relationships • Riaz’s website: RiazMeghji.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Exercise: Wim Hof method • Researcher: Gordon Livingston • Book: The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy • Book: The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier • Past episode: 667: How to Cultivate Your Influence and Build Powerful Connections with Jon Levy — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • TheZebra. Quickly save on home and auto insurance at TheZebra.com/awesome• Care.com. Find the perfect caregiver for your child, parents, and home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donna Serdula breaks down her four-point methodology for getting the most out of LinkedIn. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The crucial first step to building a solid LinkedIn presence 2) How to dramatically increase your reach with keywords 3) The simplest way to grow your network tenfold Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep677 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DONNA — Donna Serdula pioneered the concept of LinkedIn profile optimisation, realising early on that the LinkedIn profile was so much more than just an online resume. A job change in 2006 led her back to LinkedIn as Donna looked for tools to help her build a sales territory. It was during this time she had her LinkedIn epiphany and forged her LinkedIn 4 point methodology. By integrating LinkedIn into her sales process, she found tremendous success. In 2009, she walked away from her successful sales career and founded Vision Board Media and LinkedIn-Makeover.com. She is the author of the book LinkedIn Profile Optimization For Dummies, published by Wiley. Donna has been featured on Forbes, Business Insider, Time’s Money Section, Wall Street Journal’s Market Watch, LA Times, NBC, SiriusXM Radio’s The Focus Group, and many other news outlets.• Donna’s LinkedIn: Donna Serdula • Donna’s website: LinkedIn-Makeover.com. Click HERE for more free LinkedIn resources! — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: reMarkable 2 • Book: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill • Book: Law of Attraction: The Science of Attracting More of What You Want and Less of What You Don't by Michael Losier • Book: The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your first job for free at linkedin.com/awesome • RISE. Improve your sleep and energy with the RISE app at risescience.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Ethan Becker offers a practical guide to communicating more effectively in the workplace. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The two ways we process information 2) The four-step structure of compelling communication 3) The simplest way to sound more engaging Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep676 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ETHAN — Ethan F. Becker, PhD is president and senior coach/trainer for the Speech Improvement Company, the oldest communication coaching and training firm in America. He has worked with Apple, IBM, Bain Capital, Sony Music, and the New York Giants, the F.B.I., Harvard University, YouTube, and other clients across the globe. • Ethan’s book: Mastering Communication at Work: How to Lead, Manage, and Influence • Ethan’s LinkedIn: Dr. Ethan Becker • Ethan’s website: SpeechImprovement.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In by Roger Fisher, William Ury, Bruce Patton • Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't by Jim Collins • Book: The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense by Suzette Haden — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Blinkist. Read or listen to summarized wisdom from thousands of nonfiction books! Free trial available at blinkist.com/awesome. • Storyworth. Give Dad a super meaningful Father’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.

Eric Karpinski reveals why investing in your happiness leads to better performance at work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The secret to boosting your brain power at work 2) The one question to jumpstart your happiness habit 3) How to make stress work for you Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep675 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ERIC — Eric Karpinski has been on the cutting edge of bringing positive psychology tools to workplaces for over 10 years, with clients that include Intel, Facebook, TIAA, IBM, T-Mobile, Kaiser Permanente, SAP, Deloitte, Eli Lilly, Genentech and many others. He is a key member of Shawn Achor’s GoodThink team, and developer of the Orange Frog in-house certification program, where he’s trained more than 100 facilitators to lead positive cultural transformation at their organizations. He was trained as a scientist at Brown University and has an MBA from the Wharton School. • Book: Put Happiness to Work: 7 Strategies to Elevate Engagement for Optimal Performance • Book Website: PutHappinessToWork.com • Resource: PutHappinessToWork.com/resources • Website: EricKarpinski.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Assessment tool: CliftonStrengths • Product: Flow Hive • TED Talk: Shawn Achor • Term: Pecha Kuchas • Past episode: 087: More Positivity with Michelle Gielan — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Care.com. Find the perfect caregiver for your child, parents, and home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steve Dalton breaks down the most efficient path to landing your dream career. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to answer the dreaded “Tell me about yourself” question 2) Just how much time and effort you should put into your resume 3) The simple trick to negotiating a better job offer Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep674 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: TheJobCloser.com • Steve’s LinkedIn Group: The 2-Hour Job Search – Q&A Forum • Steve’s Twitter: @Dalton_Steve — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Article: “You have 7.4 seconds to make an impression: How recruiters see your resume” • Study: How quickly do interviewers reach decisions? An examination of interviewers' decision-making time across applicants by Rachel Frieder, Chad Van Iddekinge, and Patrick Raymark • 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: "Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In" by Roger Fisher • Book: "Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind" by Judson Brewer • Past episode: 626: Mastering the 2-Hour Job Search That Generates Dream Interviews with Steve Dalton — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Care.com. Find the perfect caregiver for your child, parents, and home.• LinkedIn Jobs. Post your first job for free at linkedin.com/beawesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Jim Harter shares the key practices that improve wellbeing at work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The five key ingredients to a thriving work life 2) Top tips for developing each area of wellbeing  3) What most organizations get wrong about wellbeing Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep673 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JIM — Jim Harter, Ph.D., is Chief Scientist for Gallup’s workplace management and wellbeing practices. He is coauthor of the No. 1 Wall Street Journal and Washington Post bestseller, It’s the Manager. He is also the coauthor of the New York Times bestseller 12: The Elements of Great Managing.Dr. Harter’s book, the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, Wellbeing: The Five Essential Elements, is based on a global study of what differentiates people who are thriving from those who are not. His research is featured in First, Break All the Rules, and he contributed the foreword to Gallup’s updated edition of this groundbreaking bestseller.Dr. Harter is the primary researcher and author of the first large-scale, multi-organization study to investigate the relationships between work-unit employee engagement and business results. His work has appeared in many publications, including Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company and Time Magazine, and in academic articles and book chapters.Dr. Harter received his doctorate in psychological and cultural studies in quantitative and qualitative methods from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL).• Jim’s book: Wellbeing at Work, with Jim Clifton • Jim’s LinkedIn: Jim Harter — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman • Tool: CliftonStrengths — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • RISE. Improve your sleep and energy with the RISE app at risescience.com/awesome • Storyworth. Give Dad a super meaningful Father’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.

Trial attorney Heather Hansen shares the top ten tools from the courtroom to help you get what you want. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to advocate like the pros 2) How to turn your inner critic into your biggest ally 3) How one question can get people to agree with you Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep672 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT HEATHER — Heather Hansen gives her clients the tools to advocate for themselves, their ideas and those around them. She has been a trial attorney for over 20 years and was consistently named one of the Top 50 Female Attorneys in Pennsylvania. Heather uses her psychology degree and her years in the courtroom to help her clients ask for what they want and get it. She’s also an anchor at the Law and Crime Network and has appeared on NBC, Fox News Channel, CNN, MSNBC, CBS and Sirius Radio. Heather has helped thousands of keynote audience members in Kuwait, Ireland, Mexico and across the U.S. become their own best advocates. Heather is the author of the best-seller The Elegant Warrior: How to Win Life’s Trials Without Losing Yourself, which Publishers Weekly calls a “template to achieving personal and career goals” and the host of The Elegant Warrior podcast. Heather’s next book, Advocate to Win-10 Tools to Ask for What You Want and Get It comes out May 25th. • Book: Advocate to Win: 10 Tools to Ask for What You Want and Get It • Book: The Elegant Warrior: How to Win Life's Trials Without Losing Yourself • Instagram: @imheatherhansen • Website: AdvocateToWin.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Insight Timer • Book: Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People by Vanessa Van Edwards • Book: Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It by Ethan Kross • Book: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl • Book: The 5 Second Rule: Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage by Mel Robbins • Book: The Law of Divine Compensation: On Work, Money, and Miracles by Marianne Williamson • Book: To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others by Daniel Pink • Book: What Every Body Is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People by Joe Navarro • Personality: Judge Rosemarie Aquilina • Tool: Asana • Tool: Calendly • TV Show: Law & Crime — 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.