How to Be Awesome at Your Job

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Steve Glaveski reveals how to unlearn the four habits that make us time poor. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why we often feel like we get nothing done 2) The simplest way to keep others from stealing your time 3) Why we achieve more when we have less time Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep621 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT STEVE — Steve Glaveski is an entrepreneur, author and podcast host whose mission is to unlock the latent potential of people so that they can create more impact for humanity and lead more fulfilling lives. Steve is CEO of Collective Campus, an innovation accelerator based in Melbourne and Singapore, and founder of Lemonade Stand, a children’s entrepreneurship program and now, SaaS platform, that has been delivered to kids across Australia and Singapore. Steve is also the author of Employee to Entrepreneur: How To Earn Your Freedom and Do Work That Matters, the children’s picture book Lemonade Stand: From Idea to Entrepreneur, and the newly released Time Rich. Steve hosts the Future Squared podcast. His work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, the Australian Financial Review, Tech in Asia and numerous other outlets. • Steve’s book: Time Rich: Do you best work, live your best life • Steve’s website: SteveGlaveski.com • Steve’s book site: TimeRichBook.com • Steve’s article: “The Case for the 6-Hour Workday” — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Airtable • App: BlockSite • App: Freedom • Book: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius • Book: "Principles: Life and Work" by Ray Dalio • Company: IFTTT • Company: Zapier • Google Chrome Plugin: Quick Compose for Gmail • Organization: Advanced Brain Monitoring  • Software: Formstack (formerly WebMerge) • Tool: Online-Voice-Recorder.com • Tribute Band: Ratt Poison — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Klavaiyo.Grow your ecommerce business faster at klaviyo.com/grow • 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.

Anne Grady discusses how to bring more positivity into your life by building your resilience muscle. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What to do when negativity hijacks your brain 2) The simple trick to making each day more enjoyable 3) The foundational skills of resilient people Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep620 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANNE — Anne Grady is an internationally recognized speaker and author who shares humor, humility, refreshing honesty, and practical strategies that can be applied both personally and professionally to improve relationships, navigate change, and triumph over adversity. Anne is a two time TEDx speaker, and her work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur and Inc. magazines, CNN, ESPN, and FOX Business. With a master's degree in organizational communication and more than 20 years of experience working side-by-side with industry gurus, political and educational leaders, and CEOs, Anne addresses audiences worldwide on topics including change management, resilience, leadership, communication, and emotional intelligence. • Anne’s book: Mind Over Moment: Harness the Power of Resilience • Anne’s book: Mind Over Moment Journal: Simple Reminders to Harness the Power of Resilience • Anne’s website: AnneGradyGroup.com • Text “Strength” to 22454 to receive free resources from Anne! — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Organization: National Alliance on Mental Illness • TED Talk: “How to make stress your friend” by Kelly McGonigal • Book: The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It by Kelly McGonigal • Previous episode: 479: How to Slash Anxiety and Keep Positivity Flowing with Anne Grady — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Rise.com. Build your team’s learning library–the fast and fun way–with Rise.com/awesome • 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.

Seth Godin debunks persistent myths about creativity to show how professionals can deliver more creative output at work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The real reason why we don’t think we’re creative 2) The most effective way to overcome creative block 3) Why you should embrace your impostor syndrome Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep619 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SETH — Seth Godin is the author of nineteen international bestsellers that have been translated into over 35 languages, and have changed the way people think about marketing and work. He's a recent inductee to the Marketing Hall of Fame, and also a member of the Direct Marketing Hall of Fame, and the Guerrilla Marketing Hall of Fame. In addition to his writing and speaking, Seth was founder and CEO of Squidoo.com. His blog (find it by typing "seth" into Google) is the most popular marketing blog in the world. Before his work as a writer and blogger, Seth was Vice President of Direct Marketing at Yahoo!, a job he got after selling them his pioneering 1990s online startup, Yoyodyne. • Seth’s book: The Practice: Shipping Creative Work • Seth’s book: Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? • Seth’s blog: Seth’s Blog • Seth’s blog post: “Where do ideas come from?” • Book site: TrustYourself.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Company: ePac Flexible Packaging • Personality: Theodore Levitt • Past episode: 267: Managing Self-Doubt to Tackle Bigger Challenges with Tara Mohr — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Netgear. Enhance your WiFi at netgear.com/wifi• Blinkist. Learn more, faster with book summaries you can read or listen to in 15 minutes 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.

Jodi Hume shares decision-making strategies for finding greater clarity whenever you’re stuck. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What to do when every decision seems overwhelming 2) Two best practices for sorting through tough decisions 3) Powerful questions to surface hidden roadblocks Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep618 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JODI — After a 15-year career as COO of a growing architecture firm, Jodi Hume shifted gears and has made a name for herself over the last decade providing on-call decision support and facilitated leadership conversations for startup founders, corporations, entrepreneurs and executives. Each week, she also hosts So, Here’s My Story… a business podcast of real stories with poignant take-aways and plenty of humor. She’s the lead singer for The Wafflers – and if you ask nicely, she might tell you about the time she won 1st place in a Truck Pull. • Jodi’s website: LeadingClarity.com • Jodi’s website: JodiHume.com • Jodi’s podcast: So, Here's My Story... • Jodi’s LinkedIn: Jodi Hume — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Miro • Tool: Mural • Book: Winning with Accountability: The Secret Language of High-Performing Organizations by Henry Evans — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Rise.com. Build your team’s learning library–the fast and fun way–with Rise.com/awesome • 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.

David Kadavy explains how to harness your mental energy to improve your productivity. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How our obsession with time management hurts us 2) Three questions to ask to get more work done 3) How to easily shift to the optimal mental state for work Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep617 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVID — David Kadavy is a bestselling author, blogger, podcaster, and speaker. Through his blogging at kadavy.net and his podcast, Love Your Work, he helps people find satisfaction through following their crafts, even if it takes them down unconventional paths. David's writing has appeared in Quartz, Observer, Inc.com, The Huffington Post, McSweeny's Internet Tendency, and Upworthy. He has spoken in eight countries, including appearances at SXSW at TEDx. He lives in Medellín, Colombia. • David’s book: Mind Management, Not Time Management: Productivity When Creativity Matters • David’s book: The Heart to Start: Stop Procrastinating & Start Creating • David’s Twitter: @kadavy — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Todoist • Plugin: Boomerang • Product: AlphaSmart NEO • Publication: Neuron • Book: The Eureka Factor: Aha Moments, Creative Insight, and the Brain by John Kounios and Mark Beeman • Book: The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence by Josh Waitzkin • Book: The Black Swan: Second Edition: The Impact of the Highly Improbable: With a new section: "On Robustness and Fragility (Incerto) by Nassim Nicholas Taleb • Previous episode: 052: Mind Management for Productivity with David Kadavy • Previous episode: 063: The Optimal Time For Everything with Dr. Michael Breus — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • 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.

Brandon Smith shares how to cut through non-stop urgency and work on what’s truly important. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How urgency is just like hot sauce 2) What your boss really means when they say everything’s urgent 3) How to expertly say no to extra work Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep616 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BRANDON — Brandon went from not being able to order a pizza due to a debilitating stutter to becoming a master communicator. He went on to teach communication in two leading business schools and has won 12 teaching awards for his work in the classroom. Through his work with businesses, Brandon has helped countless employees go from being on the verge of getting fired to becoming some of the company’s top performers. Brandon learnt the secret of urgency, what he calls ‘Hot Sauce’ and how different people react differently to it. Today he is the author of The Hot Sauce Principle. Used in the right amount, hot sauce can be the very thing that turns a bland or stressful workplace into a place of flavourful productivity. • Brandon’s book: The Hot Sauce Principle: How to Live and Lead in a World Where Everything Is Urgent All of the Time • Brandon’s website: TheWorkplaceTherapist.com • Brandon’s LinkedIn: Brandon Smith — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brene Brown • Previous episode: 073: Leading Change with Dr. John Kotter — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Rise.com. Build your team’s learning library–the fast and fun way–with Rise.com/awesome • Blinkist. Learn more, faster with book summaries you can read or listen to in 15 minutes 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.

Curt Steinhorst reveals why we often struggle to take control of our attention—and what we can do about it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Surprising statistics that illustrate our level of distraction 2) The essential keys to accessing flow state 3) How to improve your focus in three steps Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep615 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CURT — Curt Steinhorst is the author of the bestselling book Can I Have Your Attention?, an expert on focus and distraction, and a regular Forbes contributor on Leadership Strategy. Diagnosed with ADD as a child, Curt knows intimately the challenges in keeping the attention of today’s distracted workforce and customer. Through Focuswise, the company Curt founded to help teams solve the problem of chronic distraction, Curt and his team apply the science of how the brain works to the reality of how we function in today’s world. He coaches founders and CEOs of multi-billion-dollar brands on how to effectively communicate and create focus when they speak to audiences, lead their employees, and engage their customers. His worldwide speeches and training have helped thousands gain the wisdom and practical habits to better manage their focus and put it on the things that really matter in life and work. Clients include Southwest Airlines, Deloitte, JPMorgan Chase, NIKE, and SAP, just to name a few. • Curt’s book: Can I Have Your Attention?: Inspiring Better Work Habits, Focusing Your Team, and Getting Stuff Done in the Constantly Connected Workplace • Curt’s website: FocusWise.com • Curt’s email: [email protected] • Curt’s LinkedIn: Curt Steinhorst — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Notion • Study: “Media’s role in broadcasting acute stress following the Boston Marathon bombings” by E. Alison Holman, Dana Rose Garfin, and Roxane Cohen Silver • Study: Attention Restoration Theory • Book: The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work by Joseph Campbell • Fantasy Novel Series: The Lightbringer Series by Brent Weeks • Fantasy Novel Series: The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson • Book: The Third Harmony by Mawi Asgedom • Book: The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement by David Brooks • Past episode: 001: Communicating with Inspiration and Clarity with Mawi Asgedom — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Hydrant. Hydrate all the more effectively, efficiently, and deliciously! Listeners save 25% at drinkhydrant.com/awesome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Poker champion Annie Duke shares tools to improve your decision-making process and your ability to predict the future. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why your decisions still matter, even when you don’t call the shots 2) The shift in language that leads to more open conversations 3) How a pros and cons list tricks us into making worse decisions Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep614 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANNIE — Annie Duke is an author, corporate speaker, and consultant in the decision-making space. Annie’s latest book, How to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices, is available on October 15, 2020 from Portfolio, a Penguin Random House imprint. Her previous book, Thinking in Bets, is a national bestseller. As a former professional poker player, Annie won more than $4 million in tournament poker before retiring from the game in 2012. Prior to becoming a professional player, Annie was awarded a National Science Foundation Fellowship to study Cognitive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Annie is the co-founder of The Alliance for Decision Education, a non-profit whose mission is to improve lives by empowering students through decision skills education. She is also a member of the National Board of After-School All-Stars and the Board of Directors of the Franklin Institute. In 2020, she joined the board of the Renew Democracy Initiative. • Annie’s book: How to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale • Book: The Secret by Rhonda Byrne • Book: The Biggest Bluff: How I Learned to Pay Attention, Master Myself, and Win by Maria Konnikova • Book: The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness by Morgan Housel • Book: Noise by Daniel Kahneman, Oliver Sibony, Cass Sunstein • Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman • Previous Episode: 281: Making Better Decisions by Thinking in Bets with Annie Duke • Software: Waze — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Pitney Bowes. Simplify your shipping while saving money. Get a free 30-day trial and 10-lb shipping scale at pb.com/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.

Influence expert Brian Ahearn discusses how to get more yesses using Dr. Cialdini’s principles of PRE-suasion. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How one question dramatically improves your chances of yes 2) The two ways to capture people’s attention 3) Why we’re more persuasive when we talk less Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep613 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. • Brian’s book: Influence PEOPLE: Powerful Everyday Opportunities to Persuade that are Lasting and Ethical • Brian’s LinkedIn: Brian Ahearn • Brian’s website: InfluencePeople.biz — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Swapcard • App: Voice Dream • Book: Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade by Robert Cialdini • Book: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, Revised Edition by Robert Cialdini • Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl • Book: How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie • Book: The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to Be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience by Carmine Gallo • Book: Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery (2nd Edition) (Voices That Matter) by Gary Reynolds • Book: slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations by Nancy Duarte • Previous episode: 499: Key Psychological Principles for Ethical Persuasion with Brian Ahearn • Previous episode: 307: Persuasive Speaking with Carmine Gallo • Researchers: Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lindsay Gordon reveals how to build and select excellent options for your career. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to get “unstuck” at work 2) How to define success on your terms 3) Why it’s okay to have a “boring” job Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep612 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LINDSAY — Lindsay Gordon is a career coach for analytically minded people who want to stop doing what they think is "right" in their career and start doing what's right for them. She helps people get clarity about what's right for them in a job and why, confident about their skills and abilities, and able to communicate that to interviewers, managers, and colleagues through her program, A Life of Options. She used to work as a recycled water engineer in Melbourne, Australia before landing at Google, working as technical support for the Google Apps team. After which, she moved into career development at Google before starting her own business. She earned her Bioengineering degree from Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering. She loves applying her engineering brain to helping people find careers that fit, baking complicated pastries and barbershop singing. • LinkedIn: Lindsay Gordon • Website: ALifeofOptions.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Assessment Tool: CliftonStrengths• Book: Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans• Book: Designing Your Work Life: How to Thrive and Change and Find Happiness at Work by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans• Book: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown• Book: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein• Book: The Five Minute Journal: A Happier You in 5 Minutes a Day | Original Creator of The Five Minute Journal - Simple Daily Guided Format - Increase Gratitude & Happiness, Life Planner, Gratitude List by Intelligent Change Inc.• Harvard Project: "Dark Horse: Achieving success through the pursuit of fulfillment"— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Pitney Bowes. Simplify your shipping while saving money. Get a free 30-day trial and 10-lb shipping scale at pb.com/AWESOME.• Rise.com. Build your team’s learning library–the fast and fun way–with Rise.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Solomon discusses the fundamental skills that keep game-changers above the rest. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The one thing that leads to exponential career growth2) An overlooked skill that sets any professional apart3) The most dangerous thing you can do to your careerSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep611 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MICHAEL — Michael Solomon is the cofounder of 10x Management, the world’s first tech talent agency. 10x matches top contract technology experts, designers, and brand innovators with companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 clients like American Express, HSBC, Google, Verizon, Yelp, and more. He has appeared on CNBC, BBC, Bloomberg TV and spoken at SXSW. He founded Brick Wall Management, a talent agency representing multi platinum and Grammy award-winning recording artists, songwriters, top record producers, and filmmakers. Michael also co-founded Musicians On Call, a nonprofit that brings live music to over 700,000 people in health care facilities across the U.S. and remains an active member of its Board of Directors. • Michael’s book: Game Changer: How to Be 10x in the Talent Economy, with Rishon Bloomberg • Michael’s email: [email protected] • Michael’s site: GameChangerTheBook.com • Company: 10X Ascend • Company: 10X Management • Quiz: Are You 10X Quiz • Tool: Lifestyle Calculator — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Concept: Johari Window Model • Plugin: Dictation for Gmail • Book: The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict by The Arbinger Institute — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • 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.

Dr. Tania Israel discusses the fundamental skills that help us have more empathic conversations. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) One skill to make difficult conversations more manageable 2) How to stop seeing disagreement as a threat 3) The two fears that keep us from actively listening Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep610 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TANIA — Tania Israel is a Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Raised in Charlottesville, Virginia and educated at the University of Pennsylvania and Arizona State University, Dr. Israel is known for her work on dialogue across political lines, social justice, and LGBT psychology. • Tania’s book: Beyond Your Bubble: How to Connect Across the Political Divide, Skills and Strategies for Conversations That Work • Tania’s website: TaniaIsrael.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Hidden Tribes” • Technique: The Pomodoro Technique • Tool: Temi • Book: The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt • Book: Know My Name: A Memoir by Chanel Miller • Cartoon: Peadoodles — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Rise.com. Build your team’s learning library–the fast and fun way–with Rise.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Devora Zack debunks multitasking myths and shares how singletasking can help you get more done– one thing at a time. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why multitasking reduces your efficiency 2) How to unplug effectively 3) Why we get addicted to multitasking Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep609 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DEVORA — Devora Zack is CEO of Only Connect Consulting, a Washington Post bestselling author and global speaker with books in 45 language translations. Her clients include Deloitte, 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, Self, Redbook, Fast Company, and many others. She is the author of Networking for People Who Hate Networking, Managing for People Who Hate Managing and Singletasking. • Book: Networking for People Who Hate Networking, Second Edition: A Field Guide for Introverts, the Overwhelmed, and the Underconnected • Book: Singletasking: Get More Done-One Thing at a Time • 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 • Mythology: Odysseus • Personality: Douglas Merrill on Multitasking • Personality: Elinor Glyn • Personality: Philo of Alexandria • Personality: Steven Pressfield • Term: Cluster tasking — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Hydrant. Hydrate all the more effectively, efficiently, and deliciously! Listeners save 25% at drinkhydrant.com/awesome. • Magic Spoon. Enjoy free shipping on delicious, healthy, high-protein cereal that reminds you of childhood. Free shipping on the variety pack at magicspoon.com/HTBA. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tracy Timm discusses how to define your professional value and find greater fulfillment in your career. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three types of fit that determine career satisfaction 2) Why an emphasis on job titles hurts our careers 3) How to get clear on your toughest decisions in one hour Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep608 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TRACY — Tracy Timm is the founder of The Nth Degree® Career Academy, the proven career clarity system that helps high-potential professionals discover, define, and drive careers they love. She has a degree in behavioral psychology from Yale University and studied design thinking with the founder of the d.school at Stanford University. Tracy left a successful but unsatisfying career in finance, traveled once around the world on Semester at Sea, and discovered her ideal career. For more than five years, she has applied these lessons in her career advisory work with hundreds of individuals and over one hundred fast-growing companies. Tracy lives in Dallas, Texas. • Tracy’s book: Unstoppable: Discover Your True Value, Define Your Genius Zone, and Drive Your Dream Career • Tracy’s website: TracyTimm.com • Book website: UnstoppableCareerBook.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Website: CoreValuesList.com • Book: Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts by Carol Tavris • Book: If Life Is a Game, These Are the Rules: Ten Rules for Being Human as Introduced in Chicken Soup for the Soul by Cherie Carter-Scott • Book: Chicken Soup for the Soul by Jack Canfield • Game: Master of Orion — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — Pitney Bowes. Simplify your shipping while saving money. Get a free 30-day trial and 10-lb shipping scale at pb.com/AWESOMESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Todd Henry explains how to tap into your personal motivation code to bring more energy and excitement to your career. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What it really takes to create lasting motivation 2) How our motivations distract us—and how to curb that 3) The 27 flavors of motivation Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep607 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TODD — Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work. He is the author of five books, which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and the longtime host of The Accidental Creative podcast. • Todd’s book: The Motivation Code: Discover the Hidden Forces That Drive Your Best Work • Assessment: The Motivation Code Assessment • Todd's book: Herding Tigers: Be the Leader That Creative People Need • Todd's book: Die Empty: Unleash Your Best Work Every Day • Todd's article: “Don’t Let Your Rituals Become Ruts” • Todd's website: ToddHenry.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Techo Planner • App: Momentum • Software: iZotope RX 8 • Book: Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi • Book: Why Information Grows: The Evolution of Order, from Atoms to Economies by Cesar Hidalgo • Personality: Deci EL, Ryan RM – Self-Determination Theory • Previous episode: 294: Generating Greatness from Creative Workers with Todd Henry — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Magic Spoon. Enjoy free shipping on delicious, healthy, high-protein cereal that reminds you of childhood. Free shipping on the variety pack at magicspoon.com/HTBA. • 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.

Edward Hess discusses how to stay relevant in the digital age via hyperlearning. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why you need to rethink the way you work 2) The secret to achieving inner peace 3) How to redefine your ego Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep606 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT EDWARD — Edward Hess is a Professor of Business Administration, Batten Fellow and Batten Executive-in-Residence at the Darden Graduate School of Business. He has spent twenty years in the business world as a Senior Executive and has spent the last 18 years in academia. He is the author of 13 books and over 140 articles and 60 Darden Case studies. His work has appeared in over 400 global media outlets including Fortune magazine, Forbes, Fast Company, and The Washington Post. His recent books and research has focused on “Human Excellence in the Digital Age: A New Way of Being; A New Way of Working; Humanizing the Workplace; and Hyper-Learning.” • Book: Hyper-Learning: How to Adapt to the Speed of Change • Website: EdHess.org — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Personality: Amy Edmondson • Personality: Barbara Fredrickson • Personality: Herb Kelleher • Personality: Horst Schulze • Personality: James Casey • Practice: Coherent Breathing — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Pitney Bowes. Simplify your shipping while saving money. Get a free 30-day trial and 10-lb shipping scale at pb.com/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.

Chris McChesney discusses how to achieve more with your team by following the four disciplines of execution.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three roadblocks to execution 2) The only two things that create engagement 3) How to instill accountability in 20 minutes Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep605 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHRIS — Chris McChesney is the Global Practice Leader of Execution for Franklin Covey and is one of the primary developers of the 4 Disciplines of Execution. For more than a decade, he has led FranklinCovey’s design and development of these principles, as well as the consulting organization that has become the fastest growing area of the company. Known for his high-energy and engaging message, Chris has become one of the most requested speakers within the Franklin Covey Organization, regularly delivering keynote speeches and executive presentations to leaders in audiences ranging from the hundreds to several thousand. Chris, and his wife Constance, are the proud parents of five daughters and two sons. His love of family is combined with his passion for boating, water sports, coaching, and trying to keep up with his children. • Chris’ book: The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals, with Sean Covey and Jim Huling • Chris’ website: ChrisMcChesney4dx.com • Chris’ FranklinCovey profile: Chris McChesney — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Lose It! • TED Talk: Tim Harford | TEDGlobal 2011 Trial, error and the God complex • Article: “The Power of Small Wins” • Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey • Book: The Three Signs of a Miserable Job: A Fable for Managers (And Their Employees) by Patrick Lencioni • Book: Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow • Book: Mastery by Robert Greene • Company: FranklinCovey • Previous episode: 552: The Foundational Principle that Separates Good Leaders from Bad Ones with Pat Lencioni See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kathy Caprino discusses how to bridge the power gaps that hold you back from career success. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The seven most common barriers to career success 2) An easy way to start advocating for yourself more 3) The one habit that drastically minimizes your presence Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep604 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KATHY — Kathy Caprino is a career and executive coach, author, speaker, and leadership trainer dedicated to the advancement of women in business. She is a former VP and trained coach and marriage and family therapist, a Senior Forbes contributor, and offers career consulting, executive, and leadership and communications coaching and training, as well as keynotes and workshops. She’s also the Founder and President of her own coaching and consulting firm, Kathy Caprino, LLC as well as the host of the podcast, Finding Brave. • Kathy’s book: The Most Powerful You: 7 Bravery-Boosting Paths to Career Bliss • Kathy’s blog: “Gender Bias Is Real: Women's Perceived Competency Drops Significantly When Judged As Being Forceful” • Kathy’s podcast: FindingBrave.org • Kathy’s workbook: 7-Day Power Boost Challenge Workbook • Kathy’s website: KathyCaprino.com • Kathy’s survey: 7 Power Gaps Survey — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Program: The Behavioral Science Guys • Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Pitney Bowes. Simplify your shipping while saving money. Get a free 30-day trial and 10-lb shipping scale at pb.com/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.

Executive coach Liz Kislik discusses do’s and don’ts of conflict management and how to rethink the way you see conflict. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why you don’t need to win every argument 2) The trick to stop conflict before it starts 3) How to make allies in every level Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep603 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LIZ — Liz Kislik is a management consultant, executive coach, and facilitator. For over 30 years, she has helped clients such as American Express, Orvis, The Girl Scouts, Comcast, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, and Highlights for Children solve their thorniest problems while strengthening their top and bottom lines. Her specialty is developing high performing leaders and workforces. She is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Entrepreneur, a TEDx speaker on “Why There’s So Much Conflict at Work and What You Can Do to Fix It,” and has served as adjunct faculty at Hofstra University and New York University. She has also written for the European Financial Review and the Forward. • TEDx Talk: “Why there’s so much conflict at work and what you can do to fix it.” • Website: LizKislik.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life by Rosamund Stone Zander, Benjamin Zander • Personality: Maya Angelou • TED Talk: "The transformative power of classical music" by Benjamin Zander — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • 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.

Robert Glazer discusses his simple framework for achieving greater clarity and accelerating your development. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to know if you’re living below your potential 2) How to clearly define your core values and purpose 3) The small wins that lead to tremendous growth Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep602 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ROBERT — Robert Glazer is the founder and CEO of Acceleration Partners, a global partner marketing agency and the recipient of numerous industry and company culture awards, including Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Awards two years in a row. He is the author of the inspirational newsletter Friday Forward, author of the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller, Elevate, and of the international bestselling book, Performance Partnerships.  He is a sought-after speaker by companies and organizations around the world and is the host of The Elevate Podcast. • Book: Elevate: Push Beyond Your Limits and Unlock Success in Yourself and Others (Ignite Reads) • Company: Acceleration Partners • Website: RobertGlazer.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Software: OneNote • Software: Evernote • Software: Loom • Software: Vidyard • Book: Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts by Carol Tavris • Book: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand • Movie: The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara • Term: Stockdale Paradox See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Robbins discusses the four features of peak performing teams. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The one thing that builds a culture of trust2) The subtle ways we build—and destroy—belonging3) How to care in order to challengeSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep601 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MIKE — Mike Robbins is the author of five books, including his brand new title, WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER: Creating a Team Culture of High Performance, Trust, and Belonging, which released April 21st.  For the past 20 years, he’s been a sought-after speaker and consultant who delivers keynotes and seminars for some of the top organizations in the world. His clients include Google, Wells Fargo, Microsoft, Genentech, eBay, Harvard University, Gap, LinkedIn, the Oakland A’s, and many others.   He and his work have been featured in the New York Times and the Harvard Business Review, as well as on NPR and ABC News.  He’s a regular contributor to Forbes, hosts a weekly podcast, and his books have been translated into 15 different languages. • Mike’s website: Mike-Robbins.com • Mike’s book page: We’re All in This Together • Mike’s book: We're All in This Together: Creating a Team Culture of High Performance, Trust, and Belonging • Mike’s book: Bring Your Whole Self to Work: How Vulnerability Unlocks Creativity, Connection, and Performance • Mike’s book: Focus on the Good Stuff: The Power of Appreciation • Mike’s book: Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken: Transform Your Life with the Power of Authenticity — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: "The Magic Relationship Ratio, According to Science" • Book: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff and It's All Small Stuff: Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking Over Your Life by Richard Carlson • Researcher: Amy Edmondson — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • 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.

Sanjay Sarma and Luke Yoquinto share practical insights on how to optimize your learning. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Three simple tactics that drastically improve how we learn 2) Why you want the learning process to be difficult 3) How to get into the optimal mental state for learning Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep600 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SANJAY & LUKE — Sanjay Sarma is the head of Open Learning at MIT. A professor of mechanical engineering by training, he has worked in the fields of energy and transportation; computational geometry; computer assisted design; and has been a pioneer in RFID technology. He has an undergraduate degree from IIT Kanpur as well as advanced degrees from Carnegie Mellon and UC Berkeley. Luke Yoquinto is a science writer who covers learning and education, as well as aging and demographic change in his role as a researcher at the MIT AgeLab. His work can be found in publications such as The Washington Post, Slate, The Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic. He is a graduate of Boston University's science journalism program. • Book: Grasp: The Science Transforming How We Learn • Luke’s email: [email protected] • Luke’s Twitter: @lukeyoquinto — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Technique: Feynman blank page technique • Tool: Quizlet • Language Learning: Duolingo • Language Learning: Rosetta Stone • Online School: Khan Academy • Book: Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade by Robert Cialdini • Book: Consciousness and the Brain: Deciphering How the Brain Codes Our Thoughts by Stanislas Dehaene • Book: Catch-22 by Joseph Heller • Researchers: Robert and Elizabeth Bjork See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Jud Brewer discusses how anxiety leads us to form bad habits—and what we can do to make a change. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How anxiety takes over—and what we can do about it 2) Three steps to go from anxious to curious 3) How to put an end to bad habit loops for good Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep599 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DR. JUD — Jud Brewer, MD PhD is a thought leader in the field of habit change and the science of self-mastery. He is the “executive medical director of behavioral health at Sharecare,”, the director of research and innovation at Brown University’s Mindfulness Center, and an associate professor at Brown’s Schools of Public Health and Medicine. He is the author of The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love, Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits. • Dr. Jud’s book: The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love – Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits • Dr. Jud’s website: DrJud.com • Dr. Jud’s YouTube: DrJud — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: The teenage brain on social media • Model: Rescorla-Wagner Model • Book: The Art of Racing in the Rain: A Novel by Garth Stein — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • 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.

U.S. Memory Champion Chester Santos shares his expert tricks and techniques for improving your memory. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why good memory still matters in the digital age 2) The three principles to remembering anything 3) How to remember anyone’s name in four steps Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep598 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHESTER — U.S. Memory Champion, Chester Santos - "The International Man of Memory" is the world's leading memory skills expert and founder of MemorySchool.NET.  His memory building tips have been featured on CNN, ABC, PBS, NBC, CBS, BBC, and the Science Channel. He has been quoted in the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, SF Chronicle, Washington Post, and TIME Magazine. Chester has presented in over 30 countries with speaking credits that include TEDx, Talks at Google, and the International Festival of Brilliant Minds. • Chester’s course: MemorySchool.net. The first 50 listeners to enter the coupon code AWESOME get free access to Chester’s courses! • Chester’s website: International Man of Memory • Video: Memory Expert, Chester Santos - "The International Man of Memory" Helps David Pogue on NOVA Science — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Technique: Phonetic Alphabet • Technique: Major System • Book: How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie • Past episode: 474: How to Turn Your Boss, Colleagues, and Customers into Superfans with Pat Flynn See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Columbia law professor Alex Carter shares why it pays to ask for more, both at work and in life. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The 4 questions that will help you negotiate better 2) How to boost your confidence going into a negotiation 3) How to increase your chances of getting a yes from your boss Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep597 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALEX — Alex Carter is Director of the Mediation Clinic at Columbia Law School, where she is also an award-winning professor, and a world-renowned negotiation trainer for the United Nations. She also serves as Executive Director of Stand Up Girls, helping tween girls develop relationships for greater self-esteem and resilience. She has appeared on CBS This Morning, MSNBC’s LIVE Weekend and Hardball, Marketplace, and in The New York Times and Wall Street Journal. She lives in Maplewood, New Jersey, with her husband and daughter. • Book: Ask for More: 10 Questions to Negotiate Anything • Instagram: @alexandrabcarter • LinkedIn: Alexandra Carter • Twitter: @alexbcarter • Website: AlexCarterAsks.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade by Robert Cialdini • Book: The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table by Minda Harts • Book: The Truth About Negotiations by Leigh Thompson • Past episode: 222: The Quickest Ways to Earn an Extra Half Million Over Your Career with Rich Jones and Marcus Garrett • Past episode: 341: Decoding Body Language with ex-FBI Special Agent Joe Navarro — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Blinkist. Learn more, faster 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.

Chrissy Scivicque discusses the crucial set of skills that keep you ahead in your career. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to become 5000% more effective at your job 2) How to keep the unexpected from blindsiding you 3) The one question that leads to astounding career growth Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep596 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHRISSY — Chrissy Scivicque believes that work can be a nourishing, enriching life experience—and she loves helping professionals discover exactly what that means for them and how to achieve it. Her popular website, EatYourCareer.com, is devoted to this mission. As an award-winning writer, certified career coach and experienced corporate trainer, Chrissy brings a unique perspective to the world of professional development. She is the proud author of The Proactive Professional and The Invisibility Cure. • Chrissy’s book: The Proactive Professional: How to Stop Playing Catch Up and Start Getting Ahead at Work (and in Life!) • Chrissy’s book: Build Your Professional Development Plan Workbook - The Ultimate Career Planning Tool • Chrissy’s website: EatYourCareer — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey • Book: Work Clean: The life-changing power of mise-en-place to organize your life, work, and mind by Dan Charnas • Book: The Bullet Journal Method: Track the Past, Order the Present, Design the Future by Ryder Carroll • Documentary: The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst • Documentary: Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness • Previous episode: 275: How to Manage Your Manager with Mary Abbajay • Previous episode: 343: How to Be More Strategic in Six Steps with Stacey Boyle — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • 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.

Adam Markel shares how to create more moments for rest and build your resilience in the face of burnout. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The most valuable skill for any professional 2) The massive costs of burnout culture 3) Quick recovery tactics to boost your resilience Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep595 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ADAM — Bestselling author, keynote speaker and resilience expert Adam Markel inspires leaders to tap the power of resilience to meet the challenges of massive disruption — for themselves and their organizations. Adam is author of the #1 Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, and Publisher’s Weekly bestseller, Pivot: The Art & Science of Reinventing Your Career and Life. • Adam’s book: Pivot: The Art and Science of Reinventing Your Career and Life • Resilience Assessment: Your.ResilienceCulture.com • Adam’s TEDx Talk: “DOING THIS for 10 Seconds Can Change Your Life! | TEDxSouthLakeTahoe” — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Calm • Book: The Presence Process: A Journey Into Present Moment Awareness by Michael Brown See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carson Tate discusses the four productivity styles—and how to pick the best tools and practices that best suit you. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to pick the right system for your productivity style 2) The top tools for keeping your inbox under control 3) How to work in harmony with opposing productivity styles Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep594 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CARSON — Carson is the founder and Managing Partner of Working Simply. She is the author of Work Simply: Embracing the Power of Your Personal Productivity Style. Her views have been included in top-tier business media including Bloomberg Businessweek, Business Insider, CBS Money Watch, Fast Company, Forbes, Harvard Business Review blog, The New York Times, USA Today, Working Mother and more. Prior to starting Working Simply, Carson worked in Human Resources and sales functions with Fortune 200 firms. Carson holds a BA in psychology from Washington and Lee University, a Masters in Organization Development, and a Coaching Certificate from the McColl School of Business at Queens University. • Carson’s book: Own It. Love It. Make It Work.: How to Make Any Job Your Dream Job • Carson’s website: WorkingSimply.com • Carson’s LinkedIn: Carson Tate — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Software: MindJet • Software: OmniFocus • App: Trello • App: Evernote • App: Todoist • App: Things • App: Superhuman • App: SaneBox • Instrument: Hermann Brain Dominance Theory • Book: The Awakening by Kate Chopin — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Raycon. Enjoy great sound at a great price with Raycon earbuds at buyraycon.com/awesome. • Rise. 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.

Patty Azzarello shares three simple steps to finding more success and satisfaction in your career. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The top reason most people get stuck in their careers 2) Why results don't speak for themselves 3) How a simple email can forge powerful relationships Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep593 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT PATTY — Patty Azzarello is an executive, best-selling author, speaker and CEO/Business Advisor. She has more than 25+ years of experience working in high tech and business. She has held leadership roles in General Management, Marketing, Software Product Development and Sales. She has been successful in running and transforming large and small businesses, and has significant international management experience. She is the founder of Azzarello Group, which works with CEOs and leadership teams to help their businesses (and people) get better at what they do. She is the author of the best selling books: RISE: 3 Practical Steps to Advancing Your Career, Standing Out as a Leader (and Liking Your Life), and MOVE: How Decisive Leaders Execute Strategy Despite Obstacles, Setbacks, and Stalls. • Patty’s book: Rise: 3 Practical Steps for Advancing Your Career, Standing Out as a Leader, and Liking Your Life • Patty’s website: Azzarello Group • Patty’s program: Executive Mentoring Group — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Always Postpone Meetings With Time-Wasting Morons by Scott Adams • Book: Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip and Dan Heath • Previous episode: 262: Conquering the Five Career Derailers with Carter Cast — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • SendinBlue. Increase your open rates with sendinblue.com/awesome. • Blinkist. Learn more, faster 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.

Caroline Goyder shares exercises to help you feel more comfortable and confident with your voice. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The mindset shift that turns insecurity into confidence 2) An easy way to make your voice more dynamic 3) Quick ways to boost your confidence before a meeting Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep592 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CAROLINE — Caroline Goyder’s global reputation as a speaker and voice coach is built on her warm, engaging, relaxed and highly practical style, and her expertise honed by her work with actors, teachers, broadcasters and the corporate sector. She worked at the Central School of Speech and Drama as a voice coach for over 10 years before launching her own company. She is regularly sought after by the media as an expert in her field and her work has featured on television and in numerous national and international newspaper articles. Her extremely successful Ted Talk has over 7.5 million views. Caroline has written three books, her most recent Find Your Voice was released in January 2020. Caroline was named by Red magazine as one of Britain’s top coaches. • Caroline’s book: Find Your Voice: The Secret to Talking with Confidence in Any Situation • Caroline’s book: The Star Qualities: How to Sparkle With Confidence in All Aspects of Your Life • Caroline’s website: CarolineGoyder.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Method: Alexander Technique • Term: Kairos • Term: Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) • Website: Stephenporges.com • Book: The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-regulation (Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology) by Stephen Porges • Past episode: 507: How to Get Exceptional Mentors and Opportunities with Alex Banayan • Personality: Bill Nighy • Personality: Cisely Berry — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Rise. 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.

Bryan Robinson shares the small, but impactful practices that help us strike a healthier work-life balance. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The key difference between loving work and workaholism 2) How to keep your survive brain from overwhelming you 3) Four micro chillers that offset stress and boost your mood Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep591 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BRYAN — Bryan E. Robinson, Ph.D. is a professor emeritus at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, psychotherapist in private practice, and award-winning author of two novels and 40 nonfiction books that have been translated into 15 languages.  He has appeared on 20/20, Good Morning America, ABC's World News Tonight, NBC Nightly News, NBC Universal, the CBS Early Show, and The Marketplace on PBS. He hosted the PBS documentary “Overdoing It: How to Slow Down and Take Care of Yourself.” His book, Chained to the Desk: A Guidebook for Workaholics, Their Partners and Children, and the Clinicians Who Treat Them, is now in its third edition (New York University Press, 1998; 2007; 2014). He developed the Work Addiction Risk Test (WART), an instrument used worldwide to measure work addiction. He lives in Asheville with his spouse, one Yorkie, three Golden doodles, and Krishna, an adopted cat, who wandered into their lives, along with occasional bears at night. • Bryan’s book: #Chill: Turn Off Your Job and Turn On Your Life • Bryan’s website: BryanRobinsonBooks.com • Workaholic test: How Chill Are You? — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Man's Search for Meaning The Classic Tribute to Hope from the Holocaust by Viktor Frankl • Book: Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger • Past episode: 267: Managing Self-Doubt to Tackle Bigger Challenges with Tara Mohr — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Rise. 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.

Steve Hertz discusses why we need to change our relationship with feedback and how to develop the three skills that advance our careers. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why you shouldn’t take yes for an answer 2) The small things that make us more authoritative 3) How to keep conversations energizing and engaging Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep590 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT STEVE — Steve Herz is President of The Montag Group, a sports and entertainment talent and marketing consultancy. He is also a career advisor to CEOs, lawyers, entrepreneurs, and young professionals. Prior to joining TMG, Steve was the President and Founding Partner of IF Management, an industry leader whose broadcasting division became one of the largest in the space, representing over 200 television and radio personalities. Herz received his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Michigan and his J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School. Steve is involved with several charities, including serving on the local leadership council at Birthright Israel. Steve is married with two children and lives on the Upper West Side of New York City. • Steve’s book: Don't Take Yes for an Answer: Using Authority, Warmth, and Energy to Get Exceptional Results • Steve’s website: StevenHerz.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Speako…!! • Study: A Study of Engineering and Education by Charles Riborg Mann • Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie • Book: Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength by Roy Baumeister and John Tierney • Experiment: Project Oxygen • Past episode: 458: How to End Bad Behavior and Renew Your Team Amidst Change with Steve Ritter — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • 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.

Stephen Shapiro offers expert advice for shifting your thinking to uncover innovative solutions. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The biggest red flag in problem-solving2) How to work with—not around—constraints3) How an emphasis on solutions hinders usSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep589 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT STEPHEN — For over 20 years, Stephen Shapiro has presented his provocative strategies on innovation to audiences in 50 countries. During his 15-year tenure with the consulting firm Accenture, he led a 20,000-person innovation practice. He is the author of six books, including his latest: Invisible Solutions: 25 Lenses that Reframe and Help Solve Difficult Business Problems. His Personality Poker® system has been used around the world to create high-performing innovation teams. In 2015 he was inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame. • Stephen’s book: Invisible Solutions: 25 Lenses that Reframe and Help Solve Difficult Business Problems • Stephen’s website: InvisibleSolutionsBook.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: SaneBox • Book: The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement by Eliyahu Goldratt • Book: Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! (Adventures of a Curious Character) by Richard Feynman • Past episode: 410: The Scientific Way to Find, Filter, and Fast-Track Meaningfully Unique Ideas with Doug Hall — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Rise. 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.

Dr. Luana Marques discusses how to face anxieties and fears head-on using proven strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to stop avoiding and start taming your fears 2) Why anxiety isn’t always bad 3) The TEB cycle for calming your anxious mind Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep588 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LUANA — Dr. Marques is a licensed clinical psychologist in the states of Massachusetts and New York and an expert in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for a wide range of psychiatric disorders. She received her B.S. in Psychology from the State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo) in 2001, as well as her Masters and Ph.D. at SUNY Buffalo in Clinical Psychology in 2005 and 2007, respectively. She completed an internship and postdoctoral fellowship in the CBT track at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and was subsequently hired as a post-doctoral fellow in the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Clinic & Research Unit at MGH. Currently, Dr. Marques is the senior clinical psychologist at the MGH Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders program, as well as an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. • Luana’s website: DrLuana.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Psychology: Yerkes-Dodson Law •Book: Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (Harper Perennial Modern Classics) by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi • Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho •YouTube Series: “Some Good News” — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • sendinblue. Increase your email open rate with sendinblue.com/awesome. • 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.

CrisMarie Campbell discusses how to get comfortable with handling disagreements. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to make conflict productive 2) The magic question for when you reach an impasse 3) A handy script for when you need to disagree with your boss Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep587 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CRISMARIE — CrisMarie Campbell is a former Olympic and World Championship rower. She has also previously worked at Boeing as an engineer and helped initiate a groundbreaking cross-functional team approach for how Boeing designs and builds airplanes. CrisMarie, together with her partner Susan Clarke, founded Thrive!–a coaching and consulting firm that specializes in helping individuals, leaders, teams and entire companies learn how to deal with differences to ignite creativity and innovation. • CrisMarie’s book: The Beauty of Conflict: Harnessing Your Team’s Competitive Advantage • CrisMarie’s website: ThriveInc.com • CrisMarie’s LinkedIn: CrisMarie Campbell • CrisMarie’s Facebook: CrisMarie Campbell • CrisMarie’s partner: Susan Clarke — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Anatomy: Vagus nerve • Book: Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help Our Kids, Ourselves, and Our Society Thrive by Marc Brackett • Personality: Peter Levine — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Raycon. Enjoy great sound at a great price with Raycon earbuds at buyraycon.com/awesome. • Rise. 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.

Stanford professor Nicholas Bloom shares insights from the largest study on working from home to show how to adjust to the new world of work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Four key findings from the largest study on working from home 2) What the ideal work from home week looks like 3) Why this isn’t the end of the office Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep586 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT NICHOLAS — Nicholas (Nick) Bloom is a Professor of Economics at Stanford University, and a Co-Director of the Productivity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship program at the National Bureau of Economic Research. His research focuses on management practices and uncertainty. He previously worked at the UK Treasury and McKinsey & Company. His work has been covered in a range of media including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, BBC, Economist and Financial Times. On the personal side he is English living with his Scottish Wife and American kids - a multi-lingual English household on Stanford campus. • Nicholas’ TEDx Talk: Go Ahead, Tell Your Boss You Are Working From Home | Nicholas Bloom | TEDxStanford • Nicholas’ study: “Does Working from Home Work? Evidence from a Chinese Experiment,” with James Liang, John Roberts, and Zhichun Jenny Ying • Nicholas’ academic profile: Nicholas Bloom — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Product: Blue Yeti • Product: Logitech C920 PRO HD Webcam — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Build your team’s learning library–the fast and fun way–with Rise.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bestselling author John O’Leary discusses how embracing the joy mindset can help you find more purpose and drive at work–and life. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three questions to jumpstart your day 2) How to spark your motivation with an ignition statement 3) How to use “compound interest” to advance your career Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep585 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOHN — In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given less than a 1% chance to live. John‘s story, perspective and inspiration have inspired millions of people and 2,000 clients over the last decade. John is the author of the instant #1 National Bestselling book ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, host of the top-rated Live Inspired Podcast and inspirational speaker teaching more than 50,000 people around the world each year how to live inspired. His second national bestselling book, IN AWE: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning and Joy, published May 2020 and its immediate success led many to say “it’s exactly what we all need right now." • Book: In Awe: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning, and Joy• Book: On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life • Book site: ReadInAwe.com • Podcast: Live Inspired • Website: JohnOLearyInspires.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: The Nun Study • Book: The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming by Henri Nouwen — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Pitney Bowes. Simplify your shipping while saving money. Get a free 30-day trial and 10-lb shipping scale at pb.com/AWESOMESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Harvard professor Francesca Gino discusses why we shouldn’t be afraid to ask questions and nurture our curiosity. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The mindset shift that leads to great innovation 2) Why our fear of judgment is often overblown 3) How to resolve conflict peacefully with curiosity Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep584 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT FRANCESCA — Francesca Gino is an award-winning researcher who focuses on why people make the decisions they do at work, and how leaders and employees have more productive, creative and fulfilling lives. She is the Tandon Family Professor of Business Administration in the Negotiation, Organizations & Markets Unit at Harvard Business School and the author, most recently, of Rebel Talent: Why it Pays to Break the Rules in Work and Life. Gino is also affiliated with the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School, the Mind, Brain, Behavior Initiative at Harvard, and the Behavioral Insight Group at Harvard Kennedy School. Gino has been honored as one of the world’s Top 40 Business Professors under 40 and one of the world’s 50 most influential management thinkers by Thinkers 50. • Book: Rebel Talent: Why It Pays to Break the Rules at Work and in Life • Book website: RebelTalents.org • Website: FrancescaGino.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Yes, And: How Improvisation Reverses "No, But" Thinking and Improves Creativity and Collaboration--Lessons from The Second City by Kelly Leonard and Tom Yorton • Company: Second City • Personality: Massimo Bottura • Study: Carol Dweck: A Summary of Growth and Fixed Mindsets • Past episode: 001: Communicating with Inspiration and Clarity with Mawi Asgedom — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Pitney Bowes. Simplify your shipping while saving money. Get a free 30-day trial and 10-lb shipping scale at pb.com/AWESOMESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeff Haden discusses what we often get wrong about motivation—and what really works. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The one thing that makes any goal feel motivating 2) The subtle shift in phrasing that makes goals more motivating 3) A surprising way to boost your willpower Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep583 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JEFF — Jeff Haden is Inc.com's most popular columnist and one of LinkedIn's most widely-followed Influencers. His work has also appeared on Time, The Huffington Post, Fast Company, Business Insider, Entrepreneur, Yahoo! Small Business, MSNBC, and CNBC. • Book: The Motivation Myth: How High Achievers Really Set Themselves Up to Win • LinkedIn: Jeff Haden • Magazine: Inc.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Phenomenon: The Ben Franklin Effect • Book: So Good They Can’t Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love by Cal Newport • Book: The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How by Daniel Coyle • Book: Radical Candor: Fully Revised & Updated Edition: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott • Previous episode: 150: Expressing Radical Candor with Kim Scott • Personality: Tony Robbins • Personality: Herb Kelleher — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Build your team’s learning library–the fast and fun way–with Rise.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bruce Tulgan discusses how to build real influence and become the go-to person in your workplace. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The mindset that makes you indispensable 2) Why you shouldn’t stick to your speciality 3) How to stop juggling and start finishing tasks Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep582 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BRUCE — Bruce Tulgan is the best-selling author of It’s Okay to Be the Boss and the CEO of RainmakerThinking, the management research, consulting and training firm he founded in 1993. All of his work is based on 27 years of intensive workplace interviews and has been featured in thousands of news stories around the world. Bruce’s newest book, The Art of Being Indispensable at Work, is available July 21 from Harvard Business Review Press. You can follow Bruce on Twitter @BruceTulgan or visit his website at rainmakerthinking.com. • Bruce’s book: The Art of Being Indispensable at Work: Win Influence, Beat Overcommitment, and Get the Right Things Done • Bruce’s website: RainMakerThinking.com • Bruce’s LinkedIn: Bruce Tulgan • Bruce’s Twitter: @BruceTulgan — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Previous episode: 275: How to Manage Your Manager with Mary Abbajay • Previous episode: 302: Curing the Under-Management Epidemic with Bruce Tulgan — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Build your team’s learning library–the fast and fun way–with Rise.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Watkins shares the new conversations leaders need to have in order to empower and support their teams during difficult times. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The question all leaders must ask during a crisis 2) Why you don’t need to solve problems to be of value 3) The best thing to do when conversations get emotional Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep581 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MICHAEL — Michael Watkins is the co-founder of Genesis Advisers, a global leadership development consultancy based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in transition acceleration for leaders, teams and organizations, where he coaches C-level executives of global organizations. He is the Professor of Leadership and Organizational Change at the IMD Business School. He has spent the last two decades working with executives—both corporate and public—as they craft their legacies as leaders and was ranked among the leading management thinkers globally by Thinkers50 in 2019. • Michael’s LinkedIn: Michael Watkins • Michael’s university: IMD • Michael’s company: Genesis — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: The Hawthorne Effect • Digital Workplace: MURAL • Book: Naturalistic Decision Making (Expertise: Research and Applications Series) by Caroline Zsambok • Past episode: 029: Gaining Quicker Traction in Your New Role with Dr. Michael D. Watkins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anne Bogel discusses how to stop second-guessing yourself and make decision-making easier. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What we lose when we overthink 2) Telltale signs you’re overthinking 3) How to stop overthinking in three to eight minutes Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep580 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANNE — Anne Bogel is the author of Reading People and I’d Rather Be Reading and creator of the blog Modern Mrs. Darcy and the podcasts What Should I Read Next? and One Great Book. Bogel has been featured in O, the Oprah Magazine, Real Simple, Bustle, Refinery 29, The Washington Post and more. Bogel’s popular book lists and reading guides have established her as a tastemaker among readers, authors, and publishers. She lives in Louisville, Kentucky. • Anne’s book: Don’t Overthink It: Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy Into Your Life • Anne’s podcast: What Should I Read Next? • Anne’s website: ModernMrsDarcy.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Product: Lettermate • Product: uni-ball VISION • Poem: “I dwell in Possibility” by Emily Dickinson • Personality: David Allen • Personality: Lauran Vanderkam • Previous episode: 576: How to Defeat Distraction and Build Greater Mental Resilience through Mindfulness with Rasmus Hougaard — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Pitney Bowes. Simplify your shipping while saving money. Get a free 30-day trial and 10-lb shipping scale at pb.com/AWESOMESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Keith Ferrazzi discusses how to turn colleagues into teammates by changing how we lead and collaborate. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How leaders (unknowingly) alienate their teams 2) How silos came to be—and how we can break them down 3) An exercise for creating authentic connections with your team Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep579 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KEITH — Keith Ferrazzi is the founder and CEO of Ferrazzi Greenlight, a management consulting and team coaching company that works with many of the world’s biggest corporations. A graduate of Harvard Business School, Ferrazzi rose to become the youngest CMO of a Fortune 500 company during his career at Deloitte, and later became CMO of Starwood Hotels. He is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Fortune and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Who’s Got Your Back and Never Eat Alone. His mission is to transform teams to help them transform the world. • Keith’s book: Leading Without Authority: How the New Power of Co-Elevation Can Break Down Silos, Transform Teams, and Reinvent Collaboration • Keith’s book: Never Eat Alone, Expanded and Updated: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time • Keith’s website: KeithFerrazzi.com • Keith’s website: VirtualTeamsWin.com • Keith’s company: Ferrazzi Greenlight • Keith’s Instagram: @keithferrazzi — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Software: Asana • Software: Slack • Software: Zoom • Book: Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen by Dan Heath • Personality: Amy Edmondson • Personality: Brene Brown See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Professor David Lebel shares tactics for overcoming the fear of the uncertain and building the courage to speak up. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Simple, but powerful ways to ease your anxiety 2) The surprising cost of leaving things unsaid 3) A handy script for when you need to disagree Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep578 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVID — David Lebel is an award-winning teacher and researcher, currently serving as Assistant Professor of Business Administration at the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh. Dave has received multiple teaching awards and was the highest rated professor at the Katz school during the 2017-2018 academic year. His research focuses on proactive behaviors at work including voice/speaking up, innovation, and taking initiative. Dave received a BS in Economics, an MS in Management, and a PhD in Organizational Behavior, all from the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania. Prior to pursuing a PhD, he was a management consultant with Deloitte, providing strategy and operations expertise to public sector clients, and an analyst for a large $15 billion privately held supply chain organization. He lives with his family in Pittsburgh, PA. • David’s LinkedIn: David Lebel • David’s academic profile: R. David Lebel — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Headspace • Researcher: Amy Edmondson • Book: Tempered Radicals: How People Use Difference to Inspire Change at Work by Debra Meyerson • Book: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport • Book: Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard by Chip and Dan Heath — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Pitney Bowes. Simplify your shipping while saving money. Get a free 30-day trial and 10-lb shipping scale at pb.com/AWESOMESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin Eikenberry discusses the small, but powerful changes leaders must make when managing remote teams. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The foundation of successful remote teams 2) How to measure your remote team’s productivity 3) Top tips for facilitating better online communication Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep577 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KEVIN — Kevin Eikenberry is a world renowned leadership expert, a two-time bestselling author, speaker, consultant, trainer, coach, leader, learner, husband and father. He is the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group, a leadership and learning consulting company that has been helping organizations, teams and individuals reach their potential since 1993. Kevin also is the creator and content developer of The Remarkable Leadership Learning System, a continual leadership development process focused on developing the 13 competencies of remarkable leaders with virtually delivered content to leaders worldwide. Kevin and his family live in Indianapolis, Indiana. • Book: The Long-Distance Leader: Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership • Book: The Long-Distance Teammate: Stay Engaged and Connected While Working Anywhere • LinkedIn: Kevin Eikenberry • Website: KevinEikenberry.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Assessment Tool: DISC • Assessment Tool: Myers-Briggs • Book: Think and Grow Rich: The Landmark Bestseller Now Revised and Updated for the 21st Century (Think and Grow Rich Series) by Napoleon Hill • Book: How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie • Personality: Bettina Buchel • Software: GoToMeeting • Software: Loom See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rasmus Hougaard discusses how to manage your attention by practicing mindfulness. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why we get distracted by the news—and how to curb that impulse 2) The quantifiable benefits of mindfulness 3) The small habits that build great resilience Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep576 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RASMUS — Rasmus Hougaard is the Founder and CEO of Potential Project - the global leader in building mindful leaders and organizations by enhancing performance, innovation and resilience through mindfulness. He is the author of One Second Ahead as well as The Mind of the Leader, a bestseller published by Harvard Business Review. In addition, he writes for Harvard Business Review and Forbes and lectures at the world’s leading business and executive education schools. • Rasmus’ app: PotentialProject.app • Rasmus’ article: “Build Your Resilience in the Face of a Crisis” • Rasmus’ website: PotentialProject.com • Rasmus’ LinkedIn: Rasmus Hougaard — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: OneNote • Book: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear • Book: The Principles of Psychology, Vol.1 by William James — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Pitney Bowes. Simplify your shipping while saving money. Get a free 30-day trial and 10-lb shipping scale at pb.com/AWESOMESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Master coach Marcia Reynolds talks about the importance of reflective inquiry and why to think twice about giving advice. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Key questions to challenge your thinking 2) Why it’s more important to be present than perfect 3) The value of a coaching buddy Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep575 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARCIA —  Dr. Marcia Reynolds is a world-renowned expert on how to evoke transformation through conversations. She is the Training Director for the Healthcare Coaching Institute in North Carolina, and on faculty for coaching schools in China, Russia, and the Philippines. She has spoken at conferences and taught workshops in 41 countries on leadership topics and mastery in coaching. Global Gurus has recognized her as one of the top 5 coaches in the world for four years. Her books include Wander Woman; Outsmart Your Brain; The Discomfort Zone; and her latest, Coach the Person, Not the Problem. • Book: Coach the Person, Not the Problem: A Guide to Using Reflective Inquiry • Email: [email protected] • LinkedIn: Marcia Reynolds — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: How We Think by John Dewey • Book: The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier • Organization: The International Coach Federation • Past episode: 014: Emotional Mastery with Dr. Marcia Reynolds • Personality: John Dewey — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • 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.

Harvard professor Vikram Mansharamani discusses how to break free from blind thinking and make more impactful decisions. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The danger of deferring to experts and technology 2) Two critical steps for smarter decision-making 3) How to better predict the future with “prospective hindsight” Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep574 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT VIKRAM — Financial Bubbles Before They Burst and his latest, THINK FOR YOURSELF: Restoring Common Sense in an Age of Experts and Artificial Intelligence. He is a frequent commentator on issues driving disruption in the global business environment, and his ideas and writings have appeared in Fortune, Forbes, the New York Times, Worth, and many other publications. LinkedIn listed him as the #1 Top Voice for Money, Finance, and Economics for both 2015 and 2016, and Worth magazine profiled him as one of the 100 most powerful people in global finance in 2017. In addition to teaching and writing, Mansharamani also advises several Fortune 500 CEOs on how to navigate uncertainty in today's dynamic global business and regulatory environment. He holds a PhD and two master's degrees from MIT as well as a bachelor's degree from Yale University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. • Vikram’s book: Think for Yourself: Restoring Common Sense in an Age of Experts and Artificial Intelligence • Vikram’s Twitter: @mansharamani • Vikram’s website: Mansharamani.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Term: Satisficing • Personality: Daniel Kahneman • Personality: Richard Thaler • Personality: Amos Tversky • Book: Expert Political Judgment: How Good Is It? How Can We Know? by Philip Tetlock • Book: The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) by Don Miguel Ruiz • Past episode: 453: Why Generalists Succeed and How to Learn Like One with David Epstein See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill Truby shares the simple trick to getting better results when delegating tasks. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The biggest mistake leaders make when delegating 2) The most crucial thing you need to delegate 3) The only four reasons why people fail to follow through Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep573 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BILL — Bill brings the background of common-sense learning (being raised on a cattle ranch), a B.A. in Theology, an M.A. in Psychology, the experience of a MFT (Marriage and Family Therapist), and nearly 30 years of business practice to the table. These multiple perspectives and backgrounds synergize to bring amazingly simple, yet powerful tools to leaders and managers – tools that have been proven over and over for nearly four decades. • Bill’s book: Successful Delegation • Bill’s website: TrubyAchievements.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: FYI: For Your Improvement - Competencies Development Guide by Heather Barnfield, Michael Lombardo • Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.