How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Productivity THOUGHT LEADER(!) Chris Bailey shares how investing in your calm can boost your productivity and how savoring the little things every day can help you start your day right. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How calm provides the greatest return on productivity 2) Why you shouldn’t feel guilty over being less productive now 3) How and why to savor Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep572 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHRIS — Chris Bailey is a productivity expert, and the international bestselling author of Hyperfocus and The Productivity Project—which have been published in seventeen languages. Chris writes about productivity at Alifeofproductivity.com, and speaks to organizations around the globe on how they can become more productive, without hating the process. To date, he has written hundreds of articles on the subject of productivity, and has garnered coverage in media as diverse as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, New York magazine, The Huffington Post, Harvard Business Review, GQ, TED, Fortune, Fast Company, and Lifehacker. • Book: Hyperfocus: How to Be More Productive in a World of Distraction • Book: The Productivity Project: Accomplishing More by Managing Your Time, Attention, and Energy • Podcast: Becoming Better • Website: A Life of Productivity — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Author: Shawn Achor • Book: How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease by Michael Greger • Product: Keychron K2 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard — 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.

Dr. Ivan Joseph discusses the critical practices that build unshakeable self-confidence. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The fundamental building block of self-confidence 2) How to control the negative tape in your head 3) A powerful trick for overcoming impostor syndrome Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep571 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT IVAN — Dr. Ivan Joseph an award-winning Performance Coach, Sports Psychologist, author and recognized educator and mentor. His TEDx talk on self-confidence - with over 18 million views to date - has been selected by Forbes magazine as one of the 10 Best TED Talks about the Meaning of Life. Dr. Joseph travels extensively around the world to speak to organizations and teams about the power of self-confidence in leadership, career, sports and life - and how to build high-performing teams that exceed expectations. • Ivan’s book: You Got This: Mastering the Skill of Self-Confidence • Ivan’s Twitter: @DrIvanJoseph • Ivan’s TED Talk: "The skill of self confidence | Dr. Ivan Joseph | TEDxRyersonU" — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Term: Pygmalion Effect • Study: Jacobson & Rosenthal study on Pygmalion Effect • Book: Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical & Financial Destiny! by Anthony Robbins • Book: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth • Book: Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell • Book: The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8am) by Hal Elrod • Book: The Secret by Rhonda Byrne • Book: The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life by Robin Sharma • Previous Episode: 357: The Six Morning Habits of High Performers with Hal Elrod• Commercial: “Think Different” by Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Snow discusses how to make your message more compelling through storytelling. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why storytelling isn’t just for writers 2) The four elements of the most captivating stories 3) The surprisingly best way to improve at storytelling Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep570 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SHANE — Shane Snow is an award-winning journalist, explorer, and entrepreneur, and the author. He speaks globally about innovation and teamwork, has performed comedy on Broadway, and been in the running for the Pulitzer Prize for investigative journalism.  Snow has helped expose gun traffickers, explored abandoned buildings around the world, eaten only ice cream for weeks in the name of science, and taught hundreds of thousands of people to work better through his books, including the #1 business bestseller Dream Teams. Snow's writing has appeared in GQ, Fast Company, Wired, The New Yorker, and more. He is also a board member of the media technology company Contently, and the journalism nonprofit The Hatch Institute. • Shane’s book: The Storytelling Edge: How to Transform Your Business, Stop Screaming into the Void, and Make People Love You • Shane’s book: Smartcuts: How Hackers, Innovators, and Icons Accelerate Success • Shane’s website: ShaneSnow.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Evernote • App: Pocket • Article: The Peekaboo Paradox (The Great Zucchini) • Book: Influence: Science and Practice by Robert Cialdini • Book: Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade by Robert Cialdini • Book: A Book About Love by Jonah Lehrer • Netflix Documentary: Inside Bill's Brain: Decoding Bill Gates • Past episode: 457: How to Persuade through Compelling Stories with DonorSee’s Gret Glyer — 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.

Dr. Joshua Klapow discusses how to keep your health and wellbeing strong during times of crisis. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why you shouldn’t feel guilty about being upset 2) How to quickly reboot your fatigued brain 3) The four pillars of excellent physical and mental health Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep569 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOSHUA — Joshua C. Klapow is a licensed clinical psychologist and a performance coach. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor of Public Health at The University of Alabama at Birmingham and the author of Living SMART: Lifestyle Change Made Simple. Dr. Klapow works extensively with individuals and organizations in the area of performance optimization. His work focuses on leveraging behavioral science strategies to help both individuals and organizations achieve strategic goals. From athletes to executives, from start-ups to multinational companies, Dr. Klapow works with clients nationwide to help bring the power of behavioral science to human performance. Dr. Klapow was named by Yahoo Finance as a Top 20 Entrepreneur to Watch in 2020 and featured in Thrive Global for his approach to performance coaching. He is married with two children in college. He resides in Birmingham, Alabama. • Joshua’s email: [email protected] • Joshua’s Instagram: @drjoshk • Joshua’s Twitter: @drjoshk • Joshua’s website: JoshKlapow.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Slack • App: Asana • Book: WOLFPACK: How to Come Together, Unleash Our Power, and Change the Game by Abby Wambach • Book: Rising Strong: The Reckoning. The Rumble. The Revolution by Brene Brown • Book: Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brene Brown • History: Spanish Flu (1917 Flu Pandemic) • Personality: B.F. Skinner See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Productivity expert Laura Stack shares best–and worst–practices for prioritizing your tasks. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The six steps to optimizing your workflow2) The five productivity personality archetypes3) How to work from home effectivelySubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep568 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LAURA — Laura Stack is a noted expert in employee and team productivity, she’s also best known by her moniker, “The Productivity Pro.” She is also an award-winning keynote speaker and a bestselling author of eight books. She is the President and CEO of The Productivity Pro, Inc., a boutique consulting firm helping leaders increase workplace performance in high-stress environments. Laura has been featured in the New York Times, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur and Forbes magazine. She is a high-content Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), who educates, entertains, and motivates professionals to deliver bottom-line results. • Book: Leave the Office Earlier: The Productivity Pro Shows You How to Do More in Less Time...and Feel Great About It • Book: What To Do When There's Too Much To Do: Reduce Tasks, Increase Results, and Save 90 Minutes a Day • LinkedIn: Laura Stack • Website: TheProductivityPro.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Todoist • Book: The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done by Peter Drucker • Software: Microsoft Outlook Tasks • Software: ShortKeys — 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.

Professor and author Kristin Neff shares how self-compassion yields bigger results with less unpleasant self-talk… and how it can help manage anxiety during a crisis. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why self-compassion is a better motivator than criticism 2) How to turn your compassion for others inward 3) The value of tone and touch in self-compassion Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep567 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KRISTIN — Kristin Neff is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, creating a scale to measure the construct over fifteen years ago. She is author of the book Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself. In conjunction with her colleague Dr. Chris Germer, she has developed an empirically supported training program called Mindful Self-Compassion, which is taught by thousands of teachers worldwide. Kristin received her doctorate from the University of California at Berkeley, studying moral development. She is currently an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. • Book: Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind • Book: Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals • Website: Self-Compassion.org — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with the Heart of a Buddha by Tara Brach • Documentary: The Horse Boy • Past episode: 396: Insights into Embracing Emotions at Work with Liz Fosslien • Personality: Chris Germer • Yoga: Ashtanga yoga — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Professionals love using Linkedin Learning. Get your team learning at https//linkedinlearning.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.

Pete shares his thoughts that have been helpful–and unhelpful–in preserving mental health amid the quarantine.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Michalowicz shares how to zero in on the most important issues to fix next. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to identify what you need to fix next. 2) A crucial question you’re forgetting to ask. 3) The tremendous energy unleashed by providing context for goals. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep566 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MIKE — Mike Michalowicz is the entrepreneur behind three multimillion dollar companies and is the author of Profit First, Clockwork, The Pumpkin Plan, and his newest book, Fix This Next: Make the Vital Change That Will Level Up Your Business. Mike is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and regularly travels the globe as an entrepreneurial advocate. • Book: Fix This Next: Make the Vital Change That Will Level Up Your Business• Book Website: FixThisNext.com• Website: MikeMichalowicz.com• Alternate Website: MikeMotorbike.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Voxer • Book: Brief Answers to the Big Questions by Stephen Hawking • Book: Rejection Proof: How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible Through 100 Days of Rejection by Jia Jiang • Past episode: 059: Growing People with Jeff McManus • Past episode: 547: Finding Greater Success and Fulfillment with an Infinite Mindset with Simon Sinek — 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jonah Sachs discusses how a simple shift in the way we think helps us achieve more.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why the experts are often the most unreliable.2) How to make any task more exciting and engaging.3) How to turn anxiety into fuel for creativity.Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep564 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JONAH — Jonah Sachs is an author, speaker and viral marketing pioneer. Jonah helped to create some of the world’s first, and still most heralded, digital social change campaigns. As co-founder of Free Range Studios, his work on Amnesty International’s blood diamonds viral film was seen by 20 million people and was delivered to every member of congress, helping drive the passage of the Clean Diamond Act.He later helped to create “The Story of Stuff,” which, viewed by over 60 million people, marked a turning point in the fight to educate the public about the environmental and social impact of consumer goods. Jonah’s work and opinions have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN, FOX News, Sundance Film Festival, NPR. Sachs also pens a column for Fast Company, which named him one of today’s 50 most influential social innovators.• Jonah’s book: Unsafe Thinking: How to be Nimble and Bold When You Need It Most• Jonah’s book: Winning the Story Wars: Why Those Who Tell (and Live) the Best Stories Will Rule the Future• Jonah’s website: JonahSachs.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Asana• Personality: Mihaly Csikzentmihalyi• Book: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel— 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.

Marco Greenberg shares how primal drives can be the key to unlocking your motivation and potential at work.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why the world’s most successful people are “primitive”.2) How to tap into your primal drive using the ROAMING framework.3) How to weaponize your insecurities.Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep564 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARCO — Marco Greenberg has spearheaded marketing communications and public affairs campaigns for an array of Fortune 500 corporations, healthcare organizations, and notable venture- and angel-backed startups, and has served as a senior advisor to foreign governments, democratic movements, and NGOs. Previously a managing director at global PR giant Burson-Marsteller, he sees his role as a creative catalyst for breakthrough communications. An in-demand speaker and facilitator, he has written opinion pieces for a range of publications, including Business Insider, Entrepreneur, NY Daily News, Tablet Magazine, WeWork’s Creator.He holds a BA from UCLA and an MA from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, and taught as an adjunct professor of Innovations in Marketing at NYU and entrepreneurship and PR at Fordham University. He splits his time with his wife and three grown children between the upper west side of Manhattan and Great Barrington, Massachusetts.• Book: "Primitive: Tapping the Primal Drive That Powers the World's Most Successful People"• LinkedIn: Marco Greenberg• Website: PrimitiveBook.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Organization: HOBY, founded by Hugh O’Brian• Book: “Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World" by Cal Newport• Book: “Einstein’s Dreams” by Alan Lightman• Book: "How to Stubbornly Refuse to Make Yourself Miserable about Anything: Yes Anything!" by Albert Ellis• Book: "In Praise of Wasting Time (TED Books)" by Alan Lightman• Book: “Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die" by Chip Heath & Dan Heath• Book: "The 1940 Cincinnati Reds: A World Championship and Baseball's Only In-Season Suicide" by Brian Mulligan• Book: "The Way of Go: 8 Ancient Strategy Secrets for Success in Business and Life" by Troy Anderson— THANK YOU SPONSORS! —• Fender Play. Learn to play an instrument with your first two weeks FREE at fender.com/AWESOME• Blinkist. Learn more, faster with book summaries you can read or listen to in 15 minutes at blinkist.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ozan Varol discusses how to make giant leaps in your career by thinking like a rocket scientist.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How success can hinder growth—and what to do about it. 2) How to turn worrying into productive preparation. 3) How rocket scientists see and use failure.Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep563 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT OZAN — Ozan Varol is a rocket scientist turned award-winning professor and author. He served on the operations team for the 2003 Mars Exploration Rovers project, and later pivoted and became a law professor.He’s the author of Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life. The book is # 1 on Adam Grant’s list of top 20 books of 2020. The book was named a “must read” by Susan Cain, “endlessly fascinating” by Daniel Pink, and “bursting with practical insights” by Adam Grant.• Ozan’s book: Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life• Ozan’s podcast: Famous Failures• Ozan’s website: RocketScienceBook.com• Ozan’s newsletter: WeeklyContrarian.com• Get bonus videos by emailing your receipt to [email protected] by April 30!— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Readwise• Tool: Instapaper• Book: Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World by Adam Grant• Book: Civilized to Death: The Price of Progress by Christopher Ryan• Past Episode: 072: Unleashing Simplicity with Lisa Bodell• Past Episode: 176: How to Prevent Terrible Decisions using Red Team Thinking with Bryce Hoffman— THANK YOU SPONSORS! —• Fender Play. Learn to play an instrument with your first two weeks FREE at fender.com/AWESOMESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex Pang discusses how to significantly boost your productivity while working fewer hours.— YOU'LL LEARN —1) How working fewer hours greatly increases productivity.2) Small productivity hacks that save a massive amount of time.3) When you should and shouldn’t multitask.Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep562 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALEX — Alex Pang is the founder of Strategy and Rest, a consultancy devoted to helping companies and individuals harness the power of rest to shorten workdays, while staying focused and productive. He is the author of 4 books and have been featured in publications such as the New York Times, the Guardian, the Financial Times, and the New Yorker. Pang is also an international speaker and has led workshops across the globe on the future of work and how deliberate rest makes creative careers more productive and sustainable. He received his B.A. and Ph.D in History of Science from the University of Pennsylvania.• Alex’s book: Shorter: Work Better, Smarter, and Less— Here's How• Alex’s book: Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less• Alex’s website: www.Strategy.rest• Alex’s Instagram: @askpang• Alex’s Twitter: @askpang— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —• App: Scrivener• Book: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport• Book: Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi• Past episode: 466: How to Get Home Earlier by Automating (Some of) Your Work with Wade Foster— 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.

Lisette Sutherland shares expert tips and tricks for working from home masterfully.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The remote worker hierarchy of needs.2) Smarter alternatives to online meetings.3) Three tips for managing distractions while working remotely.Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep561 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LISETTE —Lisette Sutherland is the director of Collaboration Superpowers, a company that helps people work together from anywhere through online and in-person workshops. She also produces a weekly podcast featuring interviews with remote working experts highlighting the challenges and successes of working with virtual teams. • Lisette’s book: Work Together Anywhere: A Handbook on Working Remotely—Successfully—for Individuals, Teams, and Managers• Lisette’s newsletter: CollaborationSuperpowers.com/newsletter• Lisette’s Twitter: @lightling• Lisette’s website: LisetteSutherland.com• Lisette’s website: CollaborationSuperpowers.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Technique: Pomodoro Technique• Speed test site: Speedtest.net• Loom• Tool: QC35 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones• Tool: Autonomous ErgoChair II• Tool: Sennheiser SC 60 headset• Tool: IQair HealthPro plus• Tool: Force of Nature cleaner• Tool: Logitech G Pro mouse• Tool: Kinesis Freestyle 2 keyboard• Tool: AmazonBasics Monitor Arm• Tool: UPLIFT Desk• Tool: Telepresence robot• Virtual Office: Remo• Virtual Office: Sococo• Virtual Office: Workabout Workplace• Book: Beyond Bullet Points: Using Microsoft PowerPoint to Create Presentations That Inform, Motivate, and Inspire (Bpg-Other) by Cliff Atkinson• Comic: WiFi Hierarchy of NeedsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oscar Trimboli explains how to increase your impact through sharpening your listening.— YOU'LL LEARN —1) The magic phrases powerful listeners use2) How to expertly listen for what’s unsaid3) One question to ask the people you disagree with Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep560 for clickable versions of the links below.— ABOUT OSCAR — Oscar Trimboli is an author, host of the Apple award-winning podcast Deep Listening and a sought-after keynote speaker. He is passionate about using the gift of listening to bring positive change in homes, workplaces and cultures around the world. He is a marketing and technology industry veteran with over 30 years’ experience across general management, sales, marketing and operations for Microsoft, PeopleSoft, Polycom, Professional Advantage and Vodafone.Oscar lives in Sydney with his wife Jennie, where he helps first-time runners and ocean swimmers conquer their fears and contributes to the cure for cancer as part of Can Too, a cancer research charity.• Oscar’s website: www.oscartrimboli.com/— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —• Tool: TextExpander• Book: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear• Past episode: 555: Why We Fail to Empower, Inspire, and Engage: Unmasking the The Advice Trap with Michael Bungay Stanier— 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.

David Burkus discusses how crafting a compelling vision in terms of a fight can inspire your team to action.— YOU'LL LEARN —1) The three kinds of fights that inspire.2) A simple trick to greatly boost motivation and efficiency.3) The secret to getting along with the coworker you dislike.Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep559 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVID — One of the world’s leading business thinkers, David Burkus’ forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books are changing how companies approach innovation, collaboration, and leadership.As a skilled researcher and inspiring communicator, Burkus’ award-winning books have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and his TED Talk has been viewed over 2 million times. A renowned expert, Burkus’ writings have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, USAToday, Fast Company, and more. He’s been interviewed by NPR, the BBC, CNN, and CBS This Morning. Since 2017, Burkus has been ranked as one of the world’s top business thought leaders by Thinkers50.• David’s book: Pick a Fight: How Great Teams Find a Purpose Worth Rallying Around• David’s book: Friend of a Friend . . .: Understanding the Hidden Networks That Can Transform Your Life and Your Career• David’s website: DavidBurkus.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —• Study: “Impact and the Art of Motivation Maintenance: The Effects of Contact with Beneficiaries on Persistence Behavior” by Adam Grant et al. • Book: The Opposable Mind: How Successful Leaders Win Through Integrative Thinking by Roger Martin• Previous episode: 552: The Foundational Principle that Separates Good Leaders from Bad Ones with Pat Lencioni— 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.

New York Times bestselling author and leadership mentor Michael Hyatt shares what it really takes to become a vision-driven leader.— YOU'LL LEARN —1) Why anyone can be a vision-driven leader.2) The 4 key components of a good vision script.3) How to turn your vision into action.Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep558 for clickable versions of the link below.— ABOUT MICHAEL —Michael Hyatt is the founder and CEO of Michael Hyatt & Company, a leadership coaching and development firm twice listed on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing US companies. A longtime publishing executive, Michael is the former chairman and CEO of Thomas Nelson, now part of HarperCollins. He is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of several books, including Your Best Year Ever, Living Forward, and Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World.Michael is the creator of the Full Focus Planner, which combines quarterly goal-tracking and daily productivity in a proven system for personal and professional achievement. His blog and weekly podcast, Lead to Win, are go-to resources for hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs, executives, and aspiring leaders. He has been featured by Forbes, Inc, Entrepreneur, Fast Company and Wall Street Journal. Michael and his wife of 40 years, Gail live just outside of Nashville, Tennessee. • Book: Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less• Book: The Vision Driven Leader: 10 Questions to Focus Your Efforts, Energize Your Team, and Scale Your Business• Book Website: VisionDrivenLeader.com/awesome• Website: MichaelHyatt.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —• App: Dynalist• App: Workflow• Book: "It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work" by Jason Fried• Book: "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change" by Stephen Covey• Book: “The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield• Book: "Visioneering: God's Blueprint for Developing and Maintaining Vision" by Andy Stanley• Company: Thomas Nelson• Personality: Andy Stanley• Principle: Pareto Principle— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Care.com/Awesome. Save 30% on a premium membership to 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.

Neurosurgeon and author Mark McLaughlin shares the science of fear and what to do about it.You'll Learn:1) How fear affects our decision-making2) How to manage your fears effectively3) The two techniques to help you outthink your fearsAbout Mark: Mark McLaughlin is a practicing board-certified neurosurgeon, a  national media commentator, author of the book Cognitive Dominance: A Brain Surgeon’s Quest to Outthink Fear, and acclaimed keynote speaker. He is the founder of Princeton Brain and Spine Care where he practices surgery focusing on trigeminal neuralgia and cervical spine surgery. McLaughlin is also a thought leader in performance enhancement and physician hospital relations. Book: Cognitive Dominance: A Brain Surgeon's Quest to Out-Think FearWebsite: MarkMcLaughlinMD.comItems Mentioned in the ShowApp: Ten Percent HappierBook: Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge by Edward WilsonBook: 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works--A True Story by Dan HarrisBook: Traveler’s Gift by Andy AndrewsPersonality: Camillo GolgiPersonality: Rene DescartesPersonality: Sanjay GuptaPersonality: Santiago Ramon y CajalPlanners: Franklin PlannerSystem: Cartesian Coordinate systemSystem: David Allen-Filing SystemTerm: ConsilienceUniversity: William & MaryThank 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.formstack. Get home earlier with simplified workflows. Visit formstack.com/awesome for a 14-day free trial.Fender Play. Learn to play an instrument with your first two weeks FREE at fender.com/AWESOME.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gary Burnison shares what professionals need to start doing differently to advance in their careers.You'll Learn:1) Three mindsets to accelerate your career growth 2) The overlooked elements that determine career fit3) Why most meetings are meaninglessAbout Gary:Gary Burnison is the CEO and member of the board of directors for Korn Ferry, a global organization consulting firm. He is also an author, having written several books on career management. His latest book, Advance: The Ultimate How-To Guide For Your Career, is an insider’s look on everything professionals need to take control and get ahead in their careers. He is also a regular contributor to Forbes, CNBC, Bloomberg, FOX Business, and other major international news outlets. Mr. Burnison earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Southern California and holds an honorary doctor of laws degree from Pepperdine University.Gary’s book: Advance: The Ultimate How-To Guide For Your CareerGary’s website: KornFerry.comGary’s website: Korn Ferry AdvanceResources mentioned in the show:Website: GlassdoorBook: Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer JohnsonPrevious Episode: 273: Taking Control of your Career with Korn Ferry’s Gary BurnisonThank you Sponsors!Fender Play. Learn to play an instrument with your first two weeks FREE at fender.com/AWESOME.Pitney Bowes. Simplify your shipping while saving money. Get a free 30-day trial and 10-lb shipping scale at pb.com/AWESOMEformstack. Get home earlier with simplified workflows. Visit formstack.com/awesome for a 14-day free trial.View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep556See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Bungay Stanier explains why we need to stop giving advice and start asking questions instead.You'll Learn:1) Three reasons why advice is overrated.2) A step-by-step process for breaking your advice-giving habit.3) How to ask more insightful questions.About Michael:Michael Bungay Stanier is an author and the founder of Box of Crayons, a company best known for teaching 10-minute coaching so that busy managers can build stronger teams and get better results. He was named the first Canadian Coach of the Year. He left Australia 25 years ago to be a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University. Michael has been featured in several publications such as Business Insider, Forbes, The Globe & Mail, Fast Company, and The Huffington Post. He has held senior positions in the corporate, consultancy, and agency worlds. He has lived and worked in Australia, the UK, the US, and Canada. He currently lives in Toronto. Michael’s book: The Advice Trap: Be Humble, Stay Curious & Change the Way You Lead ForeverMichael’s book: The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead ForeverMichael’s website: TheAdviceTrap.comMichael’s website: MBS.worksResources mentioned in the show:Book: A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill BrysonPast Episode: 297: Encouraging Insight Through More Coach-like Conversations with Michael Bungay StanierThank you Sponsors!formstack. Get home earlier with simplified workflows. Visit formstack.com/awesome for a 14-day free trial.Blinkist. Learn more, faster with book summaries you can read or listen to in 15 minutes at blinkist.com/awesomeFender Play. Learn to play an instrument with your first two weeks FREE at fender.com/AWESOME.View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep555See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Award-winning journalist and speaker Celeste Headlee shares how doing nothing can help you accomplish everything.You'll Learn:1) Why idleness isn’t laziness2) What’s causing you burnout 3) The productivity benefits of shorter work hoursAbout Celeste:Celeste Headlee is an award-winning journalist, professional speaker and author of Heard Mentality and We Need To Talk: How To Have Conversations That Matter. In her 20-year career in public radio, she has been the Executive Producer of On Second Thought at Georgia Public Radio and anchored programs including Tell Me More, Talk of the Nation, All Things Considered, and Weekend Edition. She also served as co-host of the national morning news show, The Takeaway, from PRI and WNYC, and anchored presidential coverage in 2012 for PBS World Channel. Celeste’s TEDx Talk 10 ways to have a better conversation has over 19 million total views to date.Book: Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving.Website: CelesteHeadlee.comItems Mentioned in the ShowBook: The Paris Library: A Novel by Janet Skeslien CharlesPrevious episode: 221: Becoming a Great Conversationalist with Celeste HeadleeThank you, sponsors!Fender Play. Learn to play an instrument with your first two weeks FREE at fender.com/AWESOME.ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire. Get a free trial at ZipRecruiter.com/HTBASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wharton professor Jonah Berger discusses the biggest obstacles to successful persuasion—and how to overcome them.You'll Learn:1) Why persuasive arguments don’t work—and what does2) A simple technique to win over stubborn naysayers3) How to introduce big changes with minimal resistanceAbout Jonah:Jonah Berger is a marketing professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and internationally bestselling author of Contagious, Invisible Influence, and The Catalyst.Dr. Berger is a world-renowned expert on change, word of mouth, influence, consumer behavior, and how products, ideas, and behaviors catch on. He has published over 50 articles in top‐tier academic journals, teaches Wharton’s highest rated online course, and popular outlets like The New York Times and Harvard Business Review often cover his work. He’s keynoted hundred of events, and often consults for organizations like Google, Apple, Nike, and the Gates Foundation.Book: The Catalyst: How to Change Anyone’s MindBook: Contagious: Why Things Catch OnWebsite: JonahBerger.comLinkedIn: Jonah BergerTwitter: @j1bergerResources mentioned in the show:Book: A Matter of Taste: How Names, Fashion, and Culture Change by Stanley LiebersonTerm: Endowment effectTerm: FreemiumClip: Heineken: Worlds ApartThank 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.

Patrick Lencioni explores so many leaders fall short--and how to resolve it.You'll Learn:1) The mentality that separates great leaders from the rest2) Why you shouldn’t be afraid of micromanaging3) How leaders can have more joyful difficult conversationsAbout Patrick:Pat is the founder of The Table Group and the author of 11 books which have sold over 5 million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages. The Wall Street Journal called him "one of the most in demand speakers in America." He has addressed millions of people at conferences and events around the world over the past 15 years. Pat has written for or been featured in numerous publications including Harvard Business Review, Inc., Fortune, Fast Company, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and BusinessWeek.As CEO, Pat spends his time writing books and articles related to leadership and organizational health, speaking to audiences interested in those topics and consulting to CEOs and their teams.Prior to founding The Table Group, Pat worked at Bain & Company, Oracle Corporation and Sybase. Pat lives in the Bay Area with his wife and four boys.Patrick’s book: The AdvantagePatrick’s book: The Motive: Why So Many Leaders Abdicate Their Most Important ResponsibilitiesPatrick’s podcast: At The Table with Patrick LencioniPatrick’s website: TableGroup.comResources mentioned in the show:Personality: Alan MulallyBook: Brother Odd: An Odd Thomas Novel by Dean KoontzPrevious episode: 302: Curing the Under-Management Epidemic with Bruce TulganThank you Sponsors!Care.com/Awesome. Save 30% on a premium membership to find the perfect caregiver for your child, parents, and home.View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep552  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Heath discusses how upstream-thinking can help solve problems before they even show up.You'll Learn:1) The power of “upstream thinking”2) How to get to the root of the problem3) How to avoid the blame game at workAbout Dan:Dan Heath and his brother, Chip, have written four New York Times bestselling books: Made to Stick, Switch, Decisive, and The Power of Moments. Heath is a senior fellow at Duke University’s CASE center, which supports entrepreneurs fighting for social good. He lives in Durham, North Carolina. The Heath brothers’ books have sold more than three million copies worldwide and have been translated into thirty-three languages.Book: “Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen"Website: UpstreamBook.comItems Mentioned in the ShowBook: How Will You Measure Your Life by Clayton ChristensenBook: Scarcity: Why Having Too Little Means So Much by Sendhil MullainathanStudy: Anita TuckerPersonality: Paul BataldenSoftware: TogglThank 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 View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep551  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler shares what to do when your attempts to resolve conflict fail.You'll Learn:1) The simplest way to stop conflict from overwhelming you2) How to untangle the complex web of recurring conflict3) The smartest thing to do when a conflict goes nowhereAbout Jennifer:Dr. Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler is founder and CEO of Alignment Strategies Group, the New York-based consulting firm that counsels CEOs and their executive teams on how to optimize organizational health and growth. Author of OPTIMAL OUTCOMES: Free Yourself from Conflict at Work, at Home, and in Life (HarperBusiness, Feb. 25, 2020), she is a keynote speaker at Fortune 500 companies, public institutions and innovative, fast-growing startups, where she inspires audiences of all kinds, including those at Google, Harvard and TEDx, and in her popular course at Columbia. A former counterterrorism research fellow with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, she is a graduate of Tufts University and holds a Ph.D. in Social-Organizational Psychology from Columbia University. Jennifer’s book: Optimal Outcomes: Free Yourself from Conflict at Work, at Home, and in LifeJennifer’s website: OptimalOutcomesBook.comResources mentioned in the show:App: CalmApp: Insight TimerPersonality: Dr. John GottmanBook: Good Habits, Bad Habits: The Science of Making Positive Changes That Stick by Wendy WoodBook: The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya ParkerThank 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.

Rick Gillis shares how knowing and improving your “quotient” can help you get raises and promotions at work. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The factor that determines your compensation at work. 2) How to speak up for your work to your boss. 3) The perfect time to bring up your accomplishments. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep549 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RICK — Rick Gillis is a speaker, author, and personal career advisor. He has spent over two decades writing books and sharing techniques to manage and maximize careers across the country. He is the founder of the Richard Gillis Company, LLC which provides training and career coaching to help job seekers land the best possible position at the highest possible pay. Rick has appeared on several media outlets like Forbes.com, NPR, and the Wall Street Journal. Rick and his wife, Mary, live in Texas where he spends his free time riding along the Texas gulf coast on his Harley or in his music room and art studio.• Book: "PROMOTE!: Your work does not speak for itself. You do."• Book: “The Quotient”• LinkedIn: Rick Gillis• LinkedIn Article: "(In response to last week's post:)YOU are Responsible for Pointing Out Your Wins"• LinkedIn Article: "It’s OK for Your Boss to Take Credit for Your Work (Ouch!)"• Website: RickGillis.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Alan Turing: The Enigma by Andrew Hodges• Book: The Essential Guide for Hiring & Getting Hired: Performance-based Hiring Series by Lou Adler• Movie: The Imitation Game— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Empower. Save more money, effortlessly. Get $5 free when you reach your savings goal at empower.me/awesome with the promo code AWESOMESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Davina Stanley shares expert strategies for communicating with greater clarity. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why so many business presentations miss the mark. 2) The three-step “So what?” strategy. 3) The seven storyline patterns and when to use them. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep548 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVINA — Davina Stanley has helped professionals communicate complex ideas clearly for more than 20 years. She offers a structured, ‘go to’ process that helps people think through their messaging so their good ideas get the traction they deserve. She started coaching others when she joined McKinsey’s Hong Kong office as a communication specialist and has continued to help professionals of all stripes across many countries since then.More recently she, along with her business partner, have published their first book The So What Strategy, which offers the seven most commonly used storyline patterns they see professionals use at work.• Davina’s book: The So What Strategy• Davina’s website: ClarityFirstProgram.com • Davina’s program: Clarity First • Davina’s Facebook: Communicating Up• Davina’s LinkedIn: Davina Stanley— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Concept: The Pyramid Principle• Book: The Pyramid Principle: Logic in Writing and Thinking by Barbara Minto• Book: Possum Magic by Mem Fox• Book: Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox• Book: The Diamond Hunter by Fiona McIntosh• Book: Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less by Michael Hyatt— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Care.com/Awesome. Save 30% on a premium membership to 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.

Simon Sinek discusses the crucial pivot in thinking that professionals need to thrive in their careers.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) What most professionals get wrong about work. 2) The five key practices for thriving in an infinite game. 3) How to keep your confidence during setbacks. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep547 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SIMON —Simon is an unshakable optimist who believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together.Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Simon teaches leaders and organizations how to inspire people. With a bold goal to help build a world in which the vast majority of people wake up every single day feeling inspired, feel safe at work, and feel fulfilled at the end of the day, Simon is leading a movement to inspire people to do the things that inspire them.Simon is the author of multiple best-selling books including Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last, Together is Better, and The Infinite Game.• Simon’s book: The Infinite Game• Simon’s book: Leaders Eat Last• Simon’s website: SimonSinek.com• Simon’s LinkedIn: Simon Sinek• Simon’s Twitter: @simonsinek• Simon’s Instagram: @simonsinek• Simon’s Facebook: Simon Sinek— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Event: Wells Fargo account fraud scandal• Video: How to Motivate People, Transform Business, and Be a True Leader | Simon Sinek on Impact Theory• Book: Finite and Infinite Games by James P. Carse• Book: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Empower. Save more money, effortlessly. Get $5 free when you reach your savings goal at empower.me/awesome with the promo code AWESOMEBlinkist. Learn more, faster with book summaries you can read or listen to in 15 minutes at blinkist.com/awesome View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep547See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former nuclear submarine commander David Marquet shares how subtle language changes can make a huge impact.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How language impacts your leadership. 2) How to use dissent in the workplace to your advantage. 3) How we’re mistaking coercion for leadership. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep546 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVID — David Marquet is a student of leadership and organizational design and a former nuclear submarine Commander. He was named one of the Top 100 Leadership Speakers by Inc. Magazine and is the author of the Amazon #1 Best Seller: Turn the Ship Around!, and The Turn the Ship Around Workbook. David’s new book, Leadership is Language was released recently by Penguin Random House. • Book: Leadership Is Language: The Hidden Power of What You Say--and What You Don't• Book: Turn Your Ship Around!: A Workbook for Implementing Intent-Based Leadership in Your Organization• Facebook: L. David Marquet• Instagram: @ldavidmarquet• LinkedIn: L. David Marquet• Website: DavidMarquet.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck• Book: The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness by Stephen Covey• Book: The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds by Michael Lewis• Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman— THANK YOU, SPONSORS! — • ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire. Get a free trial at ZipRecruiter.com/HTBASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alan Stein Jr. discusses the fundamental habits and mindsets that separate the best from the rest.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The universal skill every professional needs. 2) The secret to making remarkable change last. 3) A powerful mantra to keep you grounded and present. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep545 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALAN — Alan Stein, Jr. is a keynote speaker and author who spent 15+ years as a performance coach working with famous, high-performing basketball players. He now teaches audiences how to utilize the same strategies in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level.Alan specializes in improving individual and organizational leadership, performance and accountability. He inspires and empowers everyone he works with to take immediate action and improve mindset, habits and productivity which is what makes him one of the top motivational speakers around.• Alan’s book: Raise Your Game: High Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best• Book website: RaiseYourGameBook.com• Alan’s website: AllanSteinJr.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Headspace• Book: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear• Book: Leading with the Heart: Coach K's Successful Strategies for Basketball, Business, and Life by Coach K• Article: “Fitness success secrets: On practicing one strategic habit at a time” by John Berardi, PHD— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Empower. Save more money, effortlessly. Get $5 free when you reach your savings goal at empower.me/awesome with the promo code AWESOMESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Richard Medcalf shares strategies to grow your influence despite the noise and overwhelm of the digital world.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The language that gets people to listen to you. 2) The two ways of effectively relating with anyone. 3) A quick trick to exude charisma and confidence. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep544 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RICHARD — Richard Medcalf has advised exceptional founders and senior executives in complex, fast-moving industries for over 20 years. After earning a first-class degree at Oxford University, Richard became the youngest-ever partner at tech-sector strategy consultancy Analysys Mason. He then moved to tech giant Cisco, where he held various senior positions over 11 years, most notably being hand-picked for an elite team set up by Cisco’s CEO to lead new board-level business initiatives. Believing that there’s no business transformation without personal transformation, he founded Xquadrant to work at the intersection of leadership, strategy and purpose and help digital-age leaders create extraordinary positive impact.• Richard’s company: Xquadrant.com• Richard’s Free Guide: Xquadrant.com/awesome• Richard’s LinkedIn: Richard Medcalf• Richard’s Twitter: @richardmedcalf— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Evernote• App: Todoist• Book: Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade by Robert Cialdini• Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey• Book: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John Maxwell— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn LearningSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Britt Andreatta shares neuroscience insights for boosting your learning, memory, and creativity.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to make your learning stick. 2) The striking benefits of boredom. 3) How to deal with information overwhelm. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep543 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BRITT — Dr. Britt Andreatta is an internationally-recognized thought leader who creates brain science-based solutions for today's challenges. As CEO of 7th Mind, Inc., Britt Andreatta draws on her unique background in leadership, neuroscience, psychology, and learning to unlock the best in people, helping organizations rise to their potential.• Britt’s book: Wired to Grow: Harness the Power of Brain Science to Learn and Master Any Skill• Britt’s book: Wired to Resist: The Brain Science of Why Change Fails and a New Model for Driving Success• Britt’s book: Wired to Connect: The Brain Science of Teams and a New Model for Creating Collaboration and Inclusion• Britt’s LinkedIn: Britt Andreatta• Britt’s website: BrittAndreatta.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Simple Habit• Software: Camtasia• Term: Mirror neurons• Term: Schema• Book: Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body by Daniel Goleman• Book: The Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do by Wallace J. Nichols and Richard J. Davidson• Book: The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson• Previous episode: 193: Neuroscience Insights on Survival, Belonging, and Growth at Work with Dr. Britt Andreatta— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Empower. Save more money, effortlessly. Get $5 free when you reach your savings goal at empower.me/awesome with the promo code AWESOMESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Harvard professor and author Laura Huang shares how to build your edge and be perceived positively.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why the myth of hard work is so dangerous. 2) How unfair perceptions can quietly limit your career–and what to do about it. 3) A formula to turn embarrassment and bitterness into enrichment. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep542 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LAURA — Laura Huang is a professor at Harvard Business School, who specializes in studying interpersonal relationships and implicit bias in entrepreneurship and in the workplace. Her research has been featured in several publications like the Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes, and Nature. She was also named as one of the 40 Best Business School Professors Under the Age of 40 by Poets & Quants. Laura has also previously held positions in investment banking, consulting, and management in several companies such as Standard Chartered bank, IBM Global Services, and Johnson & Johnson. She received her MS and BSE in electrical engineering from Duke University, an MBA from INSEAD, and a PhD from the University of California, Irvine.• Book: “Edge: Turning Adversity into Advantage”• Facebook: Laura Huang• Instagram: @laurahuang• LinkedIn: Laura Huang• Twitter: @LauraHuangLA • Website: LauraHuang.net— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: "Because of Winn-Dixie" by Kate DiCamillo• Book: “Girl in Translation" by Jean Kwok• Book: “The Remains of the Day” by Kazuo Ishiguro• Book: “When the Legends Die: The Timeless Coming-of-Age Story about a Native American Boy Caught Between Two Worlds” by Hal Borland— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Baked by Melissa makes delicious miniature cupcakes. Get 15% off with the promo code AWESOME• Blinkist. Learn more, faster with book summaries you can read or listen to in 15 minutes at blinkist.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom Rath discusses how to find greater meaning in your job.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to find your unique style of contribution. 2) Two easy ways to recharge your energy. 3) A powerful way to make any job feel more meaningful. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep541 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TOM —  Tom Rath is an author and researcher who has spent the past two decades studying how work can improve human health and well-being. His 10 books have sold more than 10 million copies and made hundreds of appearances on global bestseller lists.During his 13 years at Gallup, Tom was the Program Leader for the development of Clifton StrengthsFinder, which has helped over 20 million people to uncover their talents, and went on to lead the organization’s employee engagement, wellbeing, and leadership practices worldwide.Most recently, Tom co-founded a publishing company and he is also an advisor, investor, and partner in several startups. Tom holds degrees from the University of Michigan and the University of Pennsylvania and lives in Arlington, Virginia with his wife, Ashley, and their two children.• Tom’s book: Life’s Great Question: Discover How You Contribute To The World• Tom’s book: StrengthsFinder 2.0• Tom’s book: Eat, Move, Sleep• Tom’s book: How Full Is Your Bucket?• Tom’s website: Contribify.com• Tom’s website: TomRath.org— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • App: Evernote• Party: Celebrate 10,000,000 downloads on Leap Day• All prior episodes: Archive of Awesome• Book: Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson• Book: Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Empower. Save more money, effortlessly. Get $5 free at empower.me/awesome with the promo code AWESOMESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Atta Tarki sheds light on the crucial practices that improve the hiring process on both sides of the recruiting table.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The strongest predictor of job performance. 2) What makes an interview answer excellent vs. terrible. 3) The most important factors that determine career fit. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep540 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ATTA — Atta Tarki and is the author of the book Evidence-Based Recruiting (McGraw Hill, February 2019) and the CEO of ECA, a data-driven executive search firm helping private equity firms with their talent needs.• Atta’s book: Evidence-Based Recruiting: How to Build A Company of Star Performers Through Systematic and Repeatable Hiring Practices• Atta’s website: ECA-Partners.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Belief in the unstructured interview: The persistence of an illusion” by Jason Dana, Robyn Dawes, and Nathanial Peterson• Website: Glassdoor• Book: The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller• Book: 1984 by George Orwell• Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman• Film: Moneyball• Film: The Karate Kid• Previous Episode: 080: Finding and Doing the One Thing with Jay Papasan— THANK YOU SPONSORS — • Empower. Save more money, effortlessly. Get $5 free at empower.me/awesome with the promo code AWESOMESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacob Morgan discusses what professionals need to succeed in future workplaces.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How professionals must change in the future. 2) The five skills of future leaders. 3) The surprising weakness of present-day leaders. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep539 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JACOB — Jacob Morgan is a 4x best-selling author, speaker, and futurist. His new book, The Future Leader, looks at the skills and mindsets people need to have if they wish to be successful leaders over the next decade and beyond. He is also the founder of The Future Of Work University and can be reached at TheFutureOrganization.com.• Book: The Future Leader: 9 Skills and Mindsets to Succeed in the Next Decade• Book website: GetFutureLeaderBook.com• Website: TheFutureOrganization.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Foundation by Isaac Asimov• Book: I, Robot by Isaac Asimov• Book: Ender’s Game (The Ender Quintet) by Orson Scott Card• Book: Ready, Player One by Ernest Cline• Article: Aggregation of marginal gains 1% improvement— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Empower. Save more money, effortlessly. Get $5 free at empower.me/awesome with the promo code AWESOMESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former FBI agent Robin Dreeke shares how sizing people up can help you build trusting, strong relationships at work.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The overlooked activities that build healthy work relationships. 2) The six fundamental principles of trust. 3) The code of trust that builds relationships. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep538 for clickable versions of the links below. —ABOUT ROBIN — Robin Dreeke is a best-selling author, professional speaker, trainer, facilitator and retired FBI Special Agent and Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program. He is the founder of People Formula, an organization that offers Advanced Rapport Building Training and Consultation. Robin has taken his life’s work of recruiting spies and broken down the art of leadership, communication, and relationship into FIVE Steps to TRUST and Six Signs of who you can TRUST.Since 2010, Robin has been working with large corporations as well small companies in every aspect of their business. He graduated from the US Naval Academy and served in the US Marine Corps. Robin lives in Fredericksburg, Virginia. • Book: “Sizing People Up: A Veteran FBI Agent’s User Manual for Behavior Prediction”• Website: www.PeopleFormula.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: “1776” by David McCullough• Book: “The Jamestown Flood” by David McCullough• Book: “The Wright Brothers” by David McCullough• Quote: Theodore Roosevelt’s “The Man in the Arena”— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Empower. Save more money, effortlessly. Get $5 free at empower.me/awesome with the promo code AWESOMESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John C. Maxwell shares powerful wisdom on how to develop and transform budding leaders.— YOU'LL LEARN— 1) Three simple questions that encourage growth. 2) Why training programs don’t work--and what does. 3) What the most beloved leaders do differently. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep537 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOHN — John C. Maxwell is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and speaker who has sold more than 31 million books in fifty languages. He has been identified as the #1 leader in business by the American Management Association and the most influential leadership expert in the world by Business Insider and Inc. magazine. He is the founder of The John Maxwell Company, The John Maxwell Team, EQUIP, and the John Maxwell Leadership Foundation, organizations that have trained millions of leaders from every country of the world. A recipient of the Horatio Alger Award, as well as the Mother Teresa Prize for Global Peace and Leadership from the Luminary Leadership Network, Dr. Maxwell speaks each year to Fortune 500 companies, presidents of nations, and many of the world’s top business leaders. He lives in South Florida.• Book: Developing the Leader Within You• Book: Developing the Leaders Around You• Book: The Leader’s Greatest Return: Attracting, Developing, and Multiplying Leaders• Book: Good Leaders Ask Great Questions: Your Foundation for Successful Leadership• Book: There’s No Such Thing as ‘Business’ Ethics: There’s Only One Rule for Making Decisions• Nonprofit: EQUIP— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Event: Enron Scandal• Book: The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell• Previous episode: 397: Making the Shifts Necessary to Grow Your Influence with John C. Maxwell— THANK YOU SPONSORS — • Empower. Save more money, effortlessly. Get $5 free at empower.me/awesome with the promo code AWESOME• FabFitFun. Get $10 off your curated subscription box delivering happiness with the best in beauty, fashion, home, wellness, and tech with the promo code BEAWESOMESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Julian Treasure shares tactics and techniques that greatly improve how you communicate.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) A crucial question for more powerful listening and speaking. 2) The two biggest roadblocks to effective communication. 3) How to make your voice more engaging. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep536 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JULIAN — Julian is a sound and communication expert. He travels the world training people to listen better and create healthier sound. He is author of the books How to be Heard and Sound Business.Julian’s five TED talks have been watched more than 80 million times. His latest, “How to speak so that people want to listen,” is in the top 10 TED talks of all time. Julian is regularly featured in the world’s media, including TIME Magazine, The Times, The Economist and the BBC.Julian is also founder of The Sound Agency. The audio-branding company asks and answers the question “How does your brand sound?”• Julian’s book: How to Be Heard: Secrets for Powerful Speaking and Listening• Julian’s company: TheSoundAgency.com• Product: Moodsonic• Julian’s TED Talks: Julian Treasure• Julian’s website: JulianTreasure.com• Julian’s course: SpeakListenBe.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • TED Talk: "Your body language may shape who you are" by Amy Cuddy• Personality: Chris Anderson• Personality: Scott Peck• Book: The Universal Sense: How Hearing Shapes the Mind by Seth Horowitz• Previous episode: 224: How to Sound Amazing with Julian Treasure— THANK YOU SPONSORS — • Empower. Save more money, effortlessly. Get $5 free at empower.me/awesome with the promo code AWESOME• ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire. Get a free trial at ZipRecruiter.com/HTBASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nicolle Merrill shares practical tips for changing careers--and beating the doubt that comes with it.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why it’s OK to not have it figured out. 2) Powerful, clarifying questions for charting a new career path. 3) Smart alternatives to a second degree. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep535 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT NICOLLE — Four-time career-changer Nicolle Merrill excels in professional reinvention. A liberal arts graduate, she has written for Four Seasons and National Geographic private jet tours, taught digital communication skills to global executives, and sold adventure travel programs in New Zealand. As the former Associate Director of the Career Development Office At Yale School of Management, she coached hundreds of MBA students and professionals through all phases of their career transitions. Nicolle currently freelances as a conversation designer and analyst at an artificial intelligence startup. Her human-centered approach to career change, combined with a relentless curiosity about emerging career trends, has led to speaking engagements across the US, as well as in Canada and Ireland.• Nicolle’s book: Punch Doubt in the Face: How to Upskill, Change Careers, and Beat the Robots• Nicole’s LinkedIn: Nicolle Merrill• Nicolle’s podcast: 50 Conversations• Nicole’s Twitter: @pdxnicolle• Nicolle’s blog: FutureSkills.blog— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Article: “Cross-Silo Leadership” • Article: "Artificial Intelligence: The Robots Are Now Hiring"• Website: Udemy• Website: Coursera• Website: Udacity• Website: Wix• Book: Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age by Dr. Sherry Turkle• Previous episode: 167: How to Love Your Work…and Get Work You Love with Nick Campbell— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Fender Play. Learn to play an instrument from a legendary brand in music. Visit fender.com/podcast with the promo code AWESOME a free trial and 50% off.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ryan Hawk shares how to transition from individual contributor to team leader.—YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why top performers often struggle as new managers. 2) What most managers fail to prepare for. 3) Powerful ways to build your team’s trust. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep534 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RYAN — Ryan Hawk is a keynote speaker, author, advisor, and the host of The Learning Leader Show, a podcast with millions of listeners in more than 150 countries. He is the author of Welcome To Management: How To Grow From Top Performer To Excellent Leader (McGraw-Hill, January 28, 2020).A lifelong student of leadership, he rose to roles as a professional quarterback and VP of Sales at a multibillion-dollar company. Currently, as head of Brixey & Meyer’s leadership advisory practice, Ryan speaks regularly at Fortune 500 companies, works with teams and players in the NFL, NBA, and NCAA, and facilitates “Leadership Circles” that offers structured guidance and collaborative feedback to new and experienced leaders.• Ryan’s book: Welcome to Management: How to Grow From Top Performer to Excellent Leader• Ryan’s podcast: TheLearningLeaderShow.com• Ryan’s website: LearningLeader.com• Article: “Want To Cold Email Your Heroes? Read This…”• Tool: 25 Getting to Know You Questions— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins• Book: Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Adam Grant• Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…And Others Don’t by Jim Collins• Book: Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World by Adam Grant• Book: The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else in Business by Patrick Lencioni• Book: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni• Book: The Wright Brothers by David McCullough• Personality: Ryan Caldbeck• Personality: Seth Godin— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Fender Play. Learn to play an instrument from a legendary brand in music. Visit fender.com/podcast with the promo code AWESOME a free trial and 50% off.• Autonomous. Get your ridiculously customizable, ergonomic office chair at a ridiculously good price at autonomous.ai See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Roger Dooley talks about how eliminating friction at work can lead to better productivity.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The cardinal rule of friction. 2) How to reduce the friction of meetings. 3) How mistrust creates friction. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep533 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ROGER — Roger Dooley is an author and international keynote speaker. His books include Friction: The Untapped Force That Can Be Your Most Powerful Advantage and Brainfluence: 100 Ways to Persuade and Convince Consumers with Neuromarketing. He is behind the popular blog, Neuromarketing, as well as a column at Forbes.com. He is the founder of Dooley Direct, a consultancy, and co-founded College Confidential, the leading college-bound website. He has an engineering degree from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from the University of Tennessee. • Book: "FRICTION―The Untapped Force That Can Be Your Most Powerful Advantage"• Book: "Brainfluence: 100 Ways to Persuade and Convince Consumers with Neuromarketing"• Blog: Neuromarketing• Podcast: Brainfluence• Website: RogerDooley.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Pocket• Book: “Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion” by Robert Cialdini• Book: “Trust Factor: The Science of Creating High-Performance Companies” by Paul Zak• Company: Gallup• Personality: Cal Newport• Personality: Jack Welch• Personality: Richard Thaler• Personality: Werner Heisenberg• Previous episode: 124: The Science Behind Trust and High-Performance with Paul Zak• Software: Google Tag Manager• Survey: Customer Effort Score• Survey: Net Promoter Score— THANK YOU SPONSORS! —• Freshbooks Cloud Accounting Software gets you paid twice as fast. Free trial (no credit card required) at freshbooks.com/awesome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Molly Fletcher explains how to expertly manage your energy to accomplish your best work.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The key to better energy management. 2) Smart ways to beat burn out. 3) Why self-care shouldn’t make you feel guilty. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep532 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MOLLY — Molly Fletcher is a trailblazer in every sense of the word—now a CEO, she shares unconventional techniques that made her one of the first female sports agents in the high stakes world of sports.Too many leaders, teams, and organizations are stuck. Instead of achieving greatness, they remain stagnant, failing to reach their potential. That’s where Molly Fletcher comes in.• Molly’s book: The Energy Clock: 3 Simple Steps to Create a Life Full of ENERGY - and Live Your Best Every Day (Ignite Reads)• Molly’s website: MollyFletcher.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor• Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho• Book: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown• Book: The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal by Jim Loehr• Personality: Adam Grant• Personality: Brene Brown• Personality: Susan Cain— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Freshbooks Cloud Accounting Software gets you paid twice as fast. Free trial (no credit card required) at freshbooks.com/awesome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stan Silverman discusses how being different and taking risks pays off for your career.You'll Learn:1) Why failing is the first step to achieving more at work2) How to take calculated risks that win at work3) Why and how to break policyAbout Stan:Stan Silverman is the founder and CEO of Silverman Leadership. He is also a speaker, advisor, and the author of Be Different! The Key to Business and Career Success. He is a nationally syndicated writer on the topics of leadership, entrepreneurship, and corporate governance, writing for several publications such as the Philadelphia Business Journal.  Silverman has served on several public, private, private equity and nonprofit boards and currently sits as the vice-chairman of the board of trustees at Drexel University. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering and an MBA degree from Drexel University. He is also an alumnus of the Advanced Management Program at the Harvard Business School. Book: Be Different! The Key to Business and Career Success Website: SilvermanLeadership.comLinkedIn: Stan SilvermanItems mentioned in the showBook: The Icarus Deception: How High Will You Fly? by Seth GodinBook: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…and Others Don’t by Jim CollinsThank you, Sponsor!Blinkist. Learn more, faster with book summaries you can read or listen to in 15 minutes at blinkist.com/awesomeView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep531See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Organizing guru Julie Morgenstern discusses how to manage your time for greater productivity.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) A foolproof approach to managing your time. 2) Two powerful questions to get a grip on your time. 3) How to keep your inbox from taking over your day. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep530 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JULIE — Julie is a New York Times best-selling author, and everyone’s favorite organizing guru. USA Today recently called Julie “The Queen of Putting Life in Order.” She’s been featured in publications such as Forbes, Harvard Business Review, the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Time, O, The Oprah Magazine, and Redbook, and makes frequent appearances on national television and radio programs, including the Today Show, Rachel Ray, and NPR’s Fresh Air.Her company Julie Morgenstern Enterprises provides corporate speaking, training, coaching and books to help individuals, and companies, to tame the chaos so they can make their unique contribution. Julie’s non-judgmental, inside-out approach to problems offers smart, practical and insightful solutions that transform the way people and companies function.• Book: Never Check Email in the Morning: And Other Expected Strategies for Making Your Work Life Work• Book: Time to Parent: Organizing Your Life to Bring Out the Best in Your Child and You• Website: JulieMorgenstern.com• Instagram: @juliemorgenstern• LinkedIn: Julie Morgenstern• Twitter: @JulieMorgenstrn— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: What Children Need (The Family and Public Policy) by Jane WaldfogelSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Daphne Scott debunks harmful myths to explain how to build a healthy relationship with success. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How your ambition is sabotaging your career. 2) How to end the vicious cycle of stress. 3) How to easily fit meditation into your daily routine. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep529 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAPHNE — Dr. Daphne Scott brings two decades of real world coaching and corporate development experience to her work with organizations, teams and individuals. She combines strong leadership abilities with highly-trained facilitation skills to bring individuals and teams into greater relationship, creativity, and ultimately, success.Daphne is a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, a Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), certified Hendricks Coach, a founding member of the Conscious Leadership Group, and a member of the International Coaching Federation. She also holds a Masters Degree in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and a Doctorate of Science in Physical Therapy from Andrews University. Daphne is the Chief Culture Officer at Confluent Health and was previously the Director of Leadership Development at Athletico Physical Therapy.• Daphne’s book: Waking Up A Leader: Five Relationships of Success• Daphne’s website: http://www.WakingUpALeader.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Asana• App: Headspace• App: InsightTimer• Research: "Does Mind-Wandering Make You Unhappy?" by Matt Killingsworth• Research: "Research in Low Back Pain: Time to Stop Seeking the Elusive 'Magic Bullet'" by Anthony Delitto• Product: Mont Blanc pen• Book: Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie DillardSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aaron Levy discusses how to encourage your team to give and receive more honest feedback.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The deciding factor of high-performing teams. 2) How to make feedback less intimidating. 3) Four ground rules that allow teams to thrive. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep528 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT AARON — Aaron is the Founder and CEO of Raise The Bar, a firm focused on helping companies address the problem of millennial turnover.Aaron is an ICF Associate Certified Coach, a Thrive Global contributor, an 1871 mentor, the Co-Director of Startup Grind Chicago and a member of the Forbes Coaches Council. He has educated, coached, and consulted over 5,500 business leaders, helping them to define goals, create action plans, and achieve sustained success.Aaron is on a mission to transform the manager role – by empowering each manager with the tools, skills, and training to be leaders of people who unlock the potential of their team.• Aaron’s book: Open, Honest, and Direct: A Guide to Unlocking Your Team’s Potential• Aaron’s LinkedIn: Aaron Levy• Aaron’s website: RaiseBar.co• Book site: OpenHonestandDirect.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Loom• App: Google Tasks• Study: Google’s Project Aristotle• Study: Bloomer’s experiment• Study: The Pratfall Effect• Book: Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall Rosenberg• Book: Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman• Book: Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Adam Grant• Movie: Stand and Deliver• Sketch: Key & Peele text message confusion (NSFW)• Previous episode: 388: How to Not Suck at Managing with Aaron LevySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Baréz-Brown shares high-impact approaches to boost your energy for more fulfilling workdays.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The surprising root of our energy problem. 2) The tiny change that massively boosts productivity. 3) A powerful way to lower stress and find clarity. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/epxxx for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHRIS — Author and global event speaker, Chris has over 25 year’s experience in coaching, and counts multi-nationals such as ITV and Sky amongst the clients he's helped transform their business, from a personal level up. He has interviewed senior business leaders including Apple's Steve Wozniak and regularly coaches on leadership style at global events like Leadercast.Chris recently created a new social enterprise programmed called Talk It Out, which has been proven to help reduce stress levels and increase self-awareness.• Chris’ book: How to Have Kick-Ass Ideas: Shake Up Your Business, Shake Up Your Life• Chris’ site: Barez-Brown.com• Chris’ program: TalkItOut.org• Chris’ company: UppingYourElvis.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Stanford study finds walking improves creativity”• Personality: Wim Hof• Personality: Nick Littlehales— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Babbel. Speak a new language with confidence with the top language learning app. Buy three months and get three free at babbel.com with promo code AWESOME2019.• Finance Pal. Streamline and manage all your accounting needs. Free trial available at FinancePal.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Writing Coach Daphne Gray-Grant offers practical tips to accelerate and improve your writing.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The biggest mistake people make when writing. 2) Why outlines don’t work—and what does. 3) Top do’s and don’ts for engaging writing. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep526 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAPHNE — Daphne Gray-Grant grew up in newspapers: her parents owned a struggling weekly where she worked from the age of 16. Eventually, she left the family business to become a senior editor at a major metropolitan daily. After the birth of her triplet children in 1994, she became a communications consultant, and writing and editing coach. Author of the books 8 1/2 Steps to Writing Faster, Better and Your Happy First Draft, Daphne has been coaching writing and blogging since 2006.• Daphne’s website: PublicationCoach.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Technique: Pomodoro• Software: Count Wordsworth• Software: Hemingway Editor• Tool: Star Trek: The Next Generation Engine Idling White Noise• Book: The Procrastination Equation: How to Stop Putting Things Off and Start Getting Stuff Done by Piers Steel• Book: The Now Habit by Neil Fiore• Book: The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg• Previous episode: 001: Communicating with Inspiration and Clarity with Mawi Asgedom• Previous episode: 052: Mind Management for Productivity with David Kadavy• Previous episode: 418: Separating Your Self-Worth from Your Productivity with Rahaf Harfoush— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • SideTrak. Work with two displays anywhere, anytime. Get 10% off at sidetrak.com/discount/awesome.• Blinkist. Learn more, faster with book summaries you can read or listen to in 15 minutes at blinkist.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christine Clapp shares best practices for preparing and delivering engaging presentations.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The most common mistake in presentation preparation. 2) The five S’s of confident speakers. 3) How to eliminate filler words. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep525 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHRISTINE — Christine Clapp is the author of Presenting at Work: A Guide to Public Speaking in Professional Contexts and the president of Spoken with Authority, a Washington, D.C.-based presentation skills consultancy that includes a team of six expert coaches. Through training programs and coaching engagements, Christine and her team help professionals at law firms, corporations, associations, and non-profit organizations build the confidence to connect and the capacity to lead.Christine holds two degrees in communication: a bachelor’s degree from Willamette University, and a master’s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. She also taught public speaking to undergraduate and graduate students at The George Washington University for thirteen years.• Christine’s book: Presenting at Work: A Guide to Public Speaking in Professional Contexts, with Bjørn F. Stillion Southard• Tool: Speech Outline Tool• Christine’s website: SpokenWithAuthority.com• Christine’s Twitter: @christineclapp• Christine’s LinkedIn: Christine Clapp— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Article: “How the Voice Persuades” by Alex B. Van Zant and Jonah Berger• Book: Rhetoric by Aristotle• Book: “Resonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences by Nancy Duarte• Book: slide:ology: The ARt and Science of Creating Great Presentations by Nancy Duarte• Book: Full Voice: The Art and Practice of Vocal Presence by Barbara McAfee• Book: Talk Like TED: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds by Carmine Gallo• Book: TED Talks: The Official Guide to Public Speaking by Chris Anderson• Organization: Toastmasters International• Sketch: Shy Ronnie, Saturday Night Live (NSFW)• Previous episode: 505: How to Make Data Inspire Action with Nancy Duarte• Previous episode: 307: Persuasive Speaking with Carmine Gallo— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Brooklinen. Enjoy award-winning sheets at an impressive price. Get 10% off and free shipping with promo code awesome. brooklinen.com/awesome• Babbel. Speak a new language with confidence with the top language learning app. Buy three months and get three free at babbel.com with promo code AWESOME2019.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John DiJulius shares his expert tips for quickly building lasting emotional ties.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Four touchpoints that effectively build rapport. 2) The subtle ways you’re killing the conversation. 3) How to go from indifferent to curious. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep524 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOHN — John is the authority on World-Class customer experience. He is an international consultant, keynote speaker, and best-selling author of five customer service books. His newest book, The Relationship Economy: Building Stronger Customer Connections in The Digital Age could not be timelier in the world we are living in. John has worked with companies such as The Ritz-Carlton, Lexus, Starbucks, Nordstrom, Nestlé, Marriott Hotels, PwC, Celebrity Cruises, Anytime Fitness, Progressive Insurance, Harley-Davidson, Chick-fil-A, and many more.• John’s book: The Relationship Economy: Building Stronger Customer Connections in the Digital Age• John’s TED Talk: “Meet as Strangers, Leave as Friends”• John’s website: TheDijuliusGroup.com• John’s email: [email protected]— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Everything I Know About Business I Learned from Monopoly by Alan Axelrod• Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie• Book: From the Ground Up: A Journey to Reimagine the Promise of America by Howard Schultz• Previous Episode: 150: Expressing Radical Candor with Kim Scott— THANK YOU SPONSORS! —• Honeybook. Save time on the admin of your business so you can do more of what you love. Get 50% off your first year at HoneyBook.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.