How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Dr. Kyra Bobinet explains how to close the gap between intention and behavior to form better, lasting habits. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Powerful behaviors that build life-changing habits. 2) Just how long it takes to form a habit. 3) Quick ways to ease stress and anxiety at work. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep523 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KYRA — When it comes to health engagement, Dr. Bobinet has 5 words of advice: be caring, authentic, and useful. As the CEO-founder of engagedIN, Kyra devotes her life to helping people crack the code of how, what, and especially, WHY we engage.Kyra has founded several healthcare start-ups, spanning behavior health, population health, and mobile health. She has designed behavior change programs, big data algorithms, billion dollar products, mobile health apps, and evidence-based studies in mind-body and metabolic medicine. All of her designs, whether for at-risk teens or seniors, are rooted in the belief that true caring is our greatest value.• Kyra’s book: Well Designed Life: 10 Lessons in Brain Science & Design Thinking for a Mindful, Healthy, & Purposeful Life• Kyra’s company: EngagedIn.com • Kyra’s website: DrKyraBobinet.com• Kyra’s app: FreshTri.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Calm• App: Clear• App: Headspace• App: Otter• TED Talk: “The science of emotions: Jaak Panksepp at TEDxRainier”• Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman• Book: Tao Te Ching by Lao-tzu• Previous episode: 317: How to Form Habits the Smart Way with BJ Fogg— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • SideTrak. Work with two displays anywhere, anytime. Get 10% off at sidetrak.com/discount/awesome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joe McCormack provides noise survival tips for clear thinking.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Top 3 tactics for noise survival. 2) The problem with multitasking and what to do instead. 3) How to train yourself to say no. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep522 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOE — Joe McCormack founded and serves as managing director and president of The Sheffield Company, an award-winning boutique agency.A passionate leader, he started The BRIEF Lab, a subsidiary of Sheffield, in 2013 after years dedicated to developing and delivering a unique curriculum on strategic narratives for U.S. Army Special Operations Command. He speaks at diverse industry and client forums on the topics of messaging, storytelling, change, leadership, and focus.• Book: “Noise: Living and Leading When Nobody Can Focus"• Website: TheBriefLab.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: "Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History" by Erik Larson• Book: "Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World" by William McRaven• Play:  "Waiting for Godot"• Speech: University of Texas at Austin 2014 Commencement Address - Admiral McRaven• Term: Elusive 600— 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• 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.

Dr. Roger Firestien shares his simple method for generating more original ideas.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The four guidelines for generating ideas. 2) Why silly warm ups seriously help brainstorming. 3) The magic number for creative ideas. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep521 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ROGER — Dr. Roger Firestien has taught more people to lead the creative process than anyone else in the world. By applying Roger’s work in creativity:Clorox solved a 77-year-old problem in 15 minutes;General Motors came up with a $1.50 solution that saved the company $50,000 a week;Mead Paper developed a world-class line of products and saved $500,000 a year;Called “The Gold Standard” of creativity training by his clients, he has presented programs in creativity to over 600 organizations nationally and internationally. Roger’s latest book Create in a Flash: A Leader's Recipe for Breakthrough Innovation provides techniques to grow personal and team capacity for tackling tough challenges and recession proofing any business.• Book: Create in a Flash: A Leader's Recipe for Breakthrough Innovation• Book site: CreateInAFlashBook.com• Roger’s website: RogerFirestien.com— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Blinkist. Learn more, faster with book summaries you can read or listen to in 15 minutes at blinkist.com/awesome• Alitu.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Charlie Gilkey discusses how to deal with the obstacles that derail your important projects— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The magic number for projects. 2) Signs that a project truly matters to you. 3) When and how to say no to your family, friends, and bosses. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep520 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHARLIE — Charlie Gilkey is an author, entrepreneur, philosopher, Army veteran, and renowned productivity expert. Founder of Productive Flourishing, Gilkey helps professional creatives, leaders, and changemakers take meaningful action on work that matters. His new book is Start Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done.• Charlie’s book: Start Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done• Charlie’s book site: StartFinishingBook.com• Charlie’s website: ProductiveFlourishing.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: The Marshmallow Test• Product: AlphaSmart Neo2• Documentary: Inside Bill's Brain: Decoding Bill Gates | Netflix Official• Book: Tao Te Ching by Laozi• Past episode: 080: Finding and Doing the One Thing with Jay Papasan— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • SideTrak. Work with two displays anywhere, anytime. Get 10% off at sidetrak.com/discount/awesome.• StoryWorth. Preserve and pass on memories with StoryWorth. Get $20 off by going to StoryWorth.com/awesome• 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.

Buster Benson discusses how to conquer your fear of conflict and start disagreeing wellYou'll Learn:1) The surprising cost of avoiding conflict2) Eight crucial steps for productive disagreement3) What to do when you disagree with your bossAbout Buster:Buster Benson is an entrepreneur and a former product leader at Amazon, Twitter, Slack, and Patreon. He's now editor of and writer for the Better Humans publication on Medium, creator of 750Words.com which brings private journaling to a safe place on the web, and developer of Fruitful Zone, an online platform facilitating healthy discourse. He is also author of the Cognitive Bias cheat sheet with over one million reads.Buster’s book: “Why Are We Yelling: The Art of Productive Disagreement”Tool: “The Cognitive Bias Codex”Buster’s Twitter: @busterBuster’s website: BusterBenson.comResources mentioned in the show:Study: “Normalizing trust: Participants’ immediately post‐hoc explanations of behaviour in Milgram's ‘obedience’” experiments by Matthew M. Hollander and Jason TurowetzBook: How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny OdellBook: The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia CameronThank you Sponsors!Pitney Bowes. Simplify your shipping while saving money. Get a free 30-day trial and 10-lb shipping scale at pb.com/AWESOMEPolicygenius helps you shop for life insurance in under two minutes. Check them out at Policygenius.com.View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep519 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Gleb Tsipursky explains why we often make disastrous decisions—and how to make smarter ones.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The biggest decision-making mistake people make. 2) Three handy debiasing techniques. 3) Five questions to guide everyday decisions. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep518 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT GLEB — Known as the Disaster Avoidance Expert, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky protects leaders from disasters by developing the most effective decision-making strategies via his consulting, coaching, and training firm Disaster Avoidance Experts. A cognitive neuroscientist and behavioral economist, Dr. Tsipursky writes for Inc., Time, and CNBC. A best-selling author, his new book, available on Amazon and in book stores everywhere, is Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters. • Gleb’s book: Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters (Avoid Terrible Advice, Cognitive Biases, and Poor Decisions)• Gleb’s website: DisasterAvoidanceExperts.com• Gleb’s email: [email protected]• Gleb’s LinkedIn: Dr. Gleb Tsipursky— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Trello• Book: Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • SideTrak. Work with two displays anywhere, anytime. Get 10% off at sidetrak.com/discount/awesome.• Young Investors Society. Help the next generation make wise financial decisions at yis.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tim Campos discusses how he doubled Facebook’s productivity—and how to double your own.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The secret to how Tim doubled Facebook's productivity. 2) The biggest mistake people make with their calendars. 3) The two kinds of time professionals have. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep517 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TIM — Tim Campos doubled productivity for Facebook while he was Chief Information Officer between 2010 and 2016. Now, Tim runs Woven. Woven is a digital calendar that helps people get the most out of their time while studying the analytics behind how we’re using our time.• Tim’s Twitter: @tcampos• Tim’s website: Woven— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Software: Zapier• Documentary: Inside Bill’s Brain: Decoding Bill Gates• Book: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivityby David Allen• Book: The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt• Previous episode: 015: David Allen, The World’s Leading Authority on Productivity• Previous episode: 482: David Allen Returns with the 10 Moves to Stress-Free Productivity— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Blinkist. Learn more, faster with book summaries you can read or listen to in 15 minutes at blinkist.com/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.

David Wood shares his process for making difficult conversations more manageable.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) What makes difficult conversations so difficult. 2) The four-step blueprint for tackling difficult conversations. 3) The simplest way to receive more quality feedback. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep516 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVID — After life as a consulting actuary to Fortune 100 Companies, David built the world's largest coaching business, becoming #1 on Google for "life coaching."He wants every human to play the best game they possibly can in work AND life and to have zero-regrets when they die. David coaches both high performing leaders, and soon-to-be-released prison inmates, to higher levels of Truth, Daring and Caring.• David’s podcast: Tough Conversations with David Wood• David’s website: PlayForReal.life• Tool: David’s four-step blueprint— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life by Byron Katie• Personality: Byron Katie• Term: Somatic sequencing— 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• 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/awesome• EverlyWell provides easy at-home health test kits for food sensitivity, metabolism and 30 other things! Save 15% at EverylyWell.com/Awesome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Susan Fowler explains what we get wrong about motivation and how to make the shifts to master it.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Major misconceptions about motivation. 2) The three keys to mastering your motivation. 3) An overlooked leadership practice to improve engagement. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep515 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SUSAN — Susan Fowler is dedicated to helping others master their motivation and achieve their highest aspirations. A sought-after speaker, consultant, and motivation coach, she has shared her message on optimal motivation and thriving together in all fifty states and over forty countries. Susan is the bestselling author of Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work... and What Does, and coauthor of Self Leadership and The One Minute Manager with Ken Blanchard. Her latest book, Master Your Motivation: Three Scientific Truths for Achieving Your Goals, released last June. Susan is also a professor in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program at the University of San Diego.• Susan’s book: Master Your Motivation: Three Scientific Truths for Achieving Your Goals• Susan’s website: www. SusanFowler.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Handbook of Self-Determination Research by Edward L. Deci & Richard M. Ryan• Book: Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Liquid I.V. Hydrate better conveniently and naturally. Save 25% with the promo code AWESOME.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Professional poker player Alec Torelli shares his tips for making wise decisions during high-stakes situations.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to keep emotions from overtaking logic. 2) When to go with your gut. 3) How to better read people and situations. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep514 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALEC— Alec Torelli is a professional high stakes poker player turned digital entrepreneur and keynote speaker, who shares how the lessons he learned from poker can be applied to life and business.Alec is the founder of Conscious Poker, a popular poker training platform, and after spending the last 14 years making decisions for hundreds of thousands of dollars in a single hand, he now gives talks in which he dissects the anatomy of decision making to help others hone the way they make choices.• Alec’s blog: AlecTorelli.com• Alec’s Instagram: @alectorelli• Alec’s Twitter: @AlecTorelli• Alec’s website: ConsciousPoker.com• Alec’s YouTube: Conscious Poker— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Blinkist• App: SaneBox• App: Trello• App: Waking Up• Video: “Why Meditation Made Me A Bad Person – Weekly Wisdom Episode 8” by Jay Shetty• Book: Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts by Annie Duke• Book: The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance by Timothy Gallwey• Book: Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment by Tal Ben-Shahar• Book: The Pursuit of Perfect: How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Start Living a Richer, Happier Life by Tal Ben-Shahar• Previous episode: 281: Making Better Decisions by Thinking in Bets with Annie Duke— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Prezi. Enhance your presentations. 2-week free trial available at prezi.com/awesome.• ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire. Try them for free 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.

Lee Hartley Carter discusses why facts alone won’t persuade others—and what does. You’ll Learn:1) Why you need more than just facts2) The foundations of compelling persuasion3)How to craft your master narrative  About LeeLee Hartley Carter is president of maslansky + partners, a language strategy firm based on the single idea that "It's not what you say, it's what they hear." As a television news personality and researcher, she doesn't rely on traditional polling for her unique insights into U.S. politics; rather, she analyzes voters' emotional responses to help understand and empathize with them on a more visceral level. The reaction matters, but the "why" behind it matters more. It was this approach that allowed her to accurately predict the results of the 2016 presidential election and primaries.Lee’s book: Persuasion: Convincing Others When Facts Don’t Seem to MatterLee’s website: LeeHartleyCarter.comLee’s website: maslansky.comResources mentioned in the show:Study: Moral Foundations TheoryBook: The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan HaidtThank you Sponsors!Prezi. Enhance your presentations. 2-week free trial available at prezi.com/awesome.ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire. Try them for free at ZipRecruiter.com/htba.View transcript, show notes, and links at http://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep513See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Tenney discusses how mindfulness vastly improves the way we lead and relate with others.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How an emphasis on goals hurts your leadership. 2) A monastic practice that improves engagement. 3) Why mindfulness is the ultimate success habit. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep512 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MATT — Matt Tenney is a social entrepreneur and the author of Serve to Be Great: Leadership Lessons from a Prison, a Monastery, and a Boardroom. He is also an international keynote speaker, a trainer, and a consultant with the prestigious Perth Leadership Institute, whose clients include numerous Fortune 500 companies. He works with companies, associations, universities, and non-profits to develop highly effective leaders who achieve lasting success by focusing on serving and inspiring greatness in the people around them. Matt envisions a world where the vast majority of people realize that effectively serving others is the key to true greatness. When he’s not traveling for speaking engagements, he can often be found in Nashville, TN.• Matt’s book: Serve to Be Great: Leadership Lessons from a Prison, a Monastery, and a Boardroom• Matt’s book: The Mindfulness Edge: How to Rewire Your Brain for Leadership and Personal Excellence Without Adding to Your Schedule with Tim Gard• Matt’s website: MattTenney.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “From Jerusalem to Jericho: A Study of Situational and Dispositional Variables in Helping Behavior” by John M. Darley and C. Daniel Batson• Personality: Richard Davidson• Book: Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body by Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson• Book: Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life by Thich Nhat Hanh— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Prezi. Enhance your presentations. 2-week free trial available at prezi.com/awesome.• ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire. Try them for free 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.

Gregg Clunis discusses the small leaps you can take to make massive changes in career and life.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why self-help is often inadequate. 2) Just what you can achieve with one tiny leap. 3) What to do when motivation fails you. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep511 for clickable versions of the links below.— ABOUT GREGG — Gregg Clunis is the host, author, and creator of Tiny Leaps, Big Changes, a podcast turned book and community whose goal is to help people become better versions of themselves in practical ways. A maker and entrepreneur, Gregg explores the reality behind personal development—that all big changes come from the small decisions we make every day. Using scientific and psychological research, he shows the hidden factors that drive our behavior and shares habit-forming and goal-oriented tools.• Gregg’s book: Tiny Leaps, Big Changes: Everyday Strategies to Accomplish More, Crush Your Goals, and Create the Life You Want• Gregg’s Twitter: @greggclunis• Gregg’s podcast: Tiny Leaps, Big Changes• Gregg’s website: TinyLeaps.fm— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Notion.so• Book: So Good They Can’t Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love by Cal Newport• Book: The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss• Book: Two Awesome Hours: Science-Based Strategies to Harness Your Best Time and Get Your Most Important Work Done by Josh Davis• Book: The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Jay Papasan• Book: The Power by Naomi Alderman• Previous episode: 80: Finding and Doing the One Thing with Jay Papasan— 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/awesome• Prezi. Enhance your presentations. 2-week free trial available at prezi.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. Janice Presser discusses how to build better teams using the science of teaming.You'll learn:1) The 10 ways people contribute to a team2) Three questions to resolve team friction3) Two strategies for managing upAbout Janice: Dr. Janice Presser spent her formative years researching how people team together, and found answers in systems theory and physics. Having written her first line of code in high school, she was positioned to architect a system to measure how people work together and develop the underlying theory and practice of Teaming Science. The author of seven books on teaming, she consults to executives and is currently working on the question of how spatial technology will impact human relationships in the future..Janice’s company: TeamingScience.comJanice’s website: DrJanicePresser.comJanice’s personal Twitter: @DrJaniceJanice’s company Twitter: @TeamingScienceResources mentioned in the show:App: Lose It!Poem: “Invictus” by William Ernest HenleyBook: “A Wrinkle In Time (A Wrinkle in Time Quintet)” by Madeleine L’EngleThank you Sponsors!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/ep510See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Todd Davis explains why people are bad at managing—and what to do about it. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Where most managers fail. 2) How to overcome the fear of feedback. 3) A productivity hack to keep your week from spiraling. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep509 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TODD — Todd Davis has been with FranklinCovey for more than two decades and serves as the chief people officer. As the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Get Better: 15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships at Work, Todd has delivered keynote presentations and speeches around the globe, including at the renowned World Business Forum. Todd has been featured in Inc. magazine, Fast Company, and the Harvard Business Review. He and his family reside in Holladay, Utah.• Todd’s book: Everyone Deserves A Great Manager: The 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team, with Scott Jeffrey Miller and Victoria Roos Olsson• Company: FranklinCovey— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Time management matrix• App: Blinkist• Study: 2019 Global Human Capital Trends Report by Deloitte• Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey• Book: Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? by Seth Godin• Previous episode: 490: Uncovering Your Why and Bringing It to Work with Justin Jones-Fosu• Previous episode: 436: How to hack your time and motivation wisely—and when not to—with Joseph Reagle— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • FabFitFun. Get $10 off your curated subscription box delivering happiness with the best in beauty, fashion, home, wellness, and tech with the promo code BEAWESOME• Liquid I.V. Hydrate better conveniently and naturally. Save 25% with the promo code AWESOME.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ron Price delivers insights on how to build your character and grow your influence to unlock your full leadership potential.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The four keys to landing your next promotion. 2) Two approaches to getting excellent feedback. 3) How to get others to listen to you. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep508 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RON — Ron Price is an internationally recognized business advisor, executive coach, speaker, and author. Known for his creative and systematic thinking, business versatility, and practical optimism, Ron has worked in 15 countries and served in almost every level of executive management over the past 40 years.• Ron’s Book: Growing Influence: A Story of How to Lead with Character, Expertise, and Impact• Ron’s Website: Price-Associates.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Evernote• App: Reminders• Audio books: Audible• Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Changeby Stephen Covey— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Four Sigmatic. Give your brain a boost with superfood mushroom coffee with half the caffeine and double the mental clarity. Save 15% at foursigmatic.com/awesome.• Charles & Colvard provides the world’s most brilliant gem at a great price. Learn more and get exclusive savings at charlesandcolvard.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex Banayan shares unconventional approaches to creating new opportunities.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The ultimate cold email template to recruit mentor. 2) Creative “third door” approaches that nobody takes. 3) Communication secrets from Maya Angelou and Larry King. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep507 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALEX — Alex Banayan is the author of The Third Door, the result of an unprecedented seven-year journey interviewing the most innovative leaders of the past half-century, including Bill Gates, Lady Gaga, Larry King, Maya Angelou, Steve Wozniak, Jane Goodall, Quincy Jones, and more. He has presented the Third Door framework to business conferences and corporate leadership teams around the world, including Apple, Google, Nike, IBM, Snapchat, Salesforce, and Disney. When he was 18, Alex hacked The Price is Right, won a sailboat, and sold it to fund his adventure. He was then named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list.• Alex’s book: The Third Door: The Wild Quest to Uncover How the World’s Most Successful People Launched Their Careers• Alex’s LinkedIn: Alex Banayan• Alex’s Twitter: @AlexBanayan• Alex's website: The Third Door— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose by Tony Hsieh• Book: Pour Your Heart Into It: How Starbucks Built A Company One Cup at a Time by Howard Schultz• Book: The Alchemist by Paolo Coehlo• Book: The Magic of Thinking Big by David J, Schwartz• Meditation technique: Transcendental Meditation• Website: Google.com• YouTube Channel: GaryVee.— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • EverlyWell provides easy at-home health test kits for food sensitivity, metabolism and 30 other things! Save 15% at everlywell.com/awesome• Policygenius helps you shop for life insurance in under two minutes. Check them out at Policygenius.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tonya Dalton explains how to overcome the fear of missing out and stop wasting time on things that don’t matter.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why you should embrace JOMO. 2) How to determine worthwhile opportunities. 3) How to say “no” without feeling guilty. — ABOUT TONYA — Tonya Dalton is a productivity expert, author, speaker and founder of inkWELL Press Productivity Co, a company centered around productivity tools and training. She released her first book, The Joy of Missing Out, with Harper Collins this month.Tonya’s messages about business management, productivity, and the pursuit of passion have impacted thousands and inspired her to launch her podcast, Productivity Paradox which has surpassed more than 1.5 million downloads. Tonya has been featured on Real Simple, Entrepreneur, Inc., Cheddar, Lauren Conrad, and Fast Company among other places. In 2019, Tonya received the Enterprising Woman of the Year Award and was named North Carolina's Female Entrepreneur to Watch by The Ladders. • Tonya’s book: The Joy of Missing Out: Live More by Doing• Tonya’s website: joyofmissingout.com• Tonya’s website: tonyadalton.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Integrating Knowledge of Multitasking and Interruptions Across Different Perspectives and Research Methods” by CP Janssen, et al.• Tool: Eisenhower matrix• Book: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë• Book: Atomic Habits: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear• Book: Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware• Book: The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware• Previous episode: 364: Overcoming Overwhelm with Tonya Dalton— THANK YOU SPONSORS — • Charles & Colvard. provides the world’s most brilliant gem at a great price. Learn more and get exclusive savings at charlesandcolvard.com/awesome• Brooklinen. Enjoy award-winning sheets at an impressive price. Get 10% off and free shipping with promo code awesome. brooklinen.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nancy Duarte explains how to combine data with story structures to create inspiring presentations. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The three-act structure of data. 2) The true hero of your presentation. 3) How to make magical moments for your audience. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep505 for for transcript and clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT NANCY — Nancy Duarte is a communication expert who has been featured in Fortune, Time Magazine, Forbes, Fast Company, Wired, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, LA Times, and on CNN. Her firm, Duarte, Inc., is the global leader behind some of the most influential visual messages in business and culture. As a persuasion expert, she cracked the code for effectively incorporating story patterns into business communications. She’s written five best-selling books, four of which have won awards. She’s been ranked #1 on a list of the World’s Top 30 Communication Professionals. • Nancy’s book: DataStory: Explain Data and Inspire Action Through Story. • Nancy’s book: slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations. • Nancy’s LinkedIn: Nancy Duarte. • Nancy’s Twitter: @NancyDuarte. • Nancy’s TED Talk: The secret structure of great talks. • Nancy’s company Twitter: @duarte. • Nancy’s website: www.duarte.com. • Term: Slidedocs. — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Pocket. • Talk: Steve Jobs introduces the iPhone. • Talk: PopTech 2009: Michael Pollan. • Book: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini. • Book: The Writer’s Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers by Christopher Vogler. • Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t by Jim Collins. • Book: Ownership Thinking: How to End Entitlement and Create a Culture of Accountability, Purpose, and Profit by Brad Harris. — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Blinkist. Learn more, faster with book summaries you can read or listen to in 15 minutes at blinkist.com/awesome. • 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/awesome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Karl Staib shares how gratitude leads to a more pleasant and productive work life. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How gratitude improves productivity. 2) How to cut negativity and boost gratitude. 3) How to find more energy for your goals. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep504 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KARL — Karl Staib is an author that seeks out growth at every turn. When his father passed it was focusing on gratitude that helped him get through one of the most difficult times in his life. That's why he wants to bring more gratitude into the workplace. His work inside a fortune 500 company that regularly ranks in the top 10 for best places to work has shown him the importance of gratitude and how it increases productivity and communication. If you enjoy his writing, he encourages you to reach out to him at BringGratitude.com.  • Karl’s book: Bring Gratitude: Feel Joyful Again With Bite-Sized Mindset Practices  • Karl’s website: BringGratitude.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Study: The Science Of Gratitude: How Being Thankful Makes Us Happier – David DeSteno  • Book: Why We Do What We Do: Understanding Self-Motivation by Edward L. Deci and Richard Flaste  • Book: The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor  • Book: Emotional Success: The Power of Gratitude, Compassion, and Pride by David DeSteno  • Book: Siddhartha by Herman Hess  • Previous episode: 317: How to Form Habits the Smart Way with BJ Fogg, PhD  • Previous episode: 357: The Six Morning Habits of High Performers with Hal Elrod — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire. You can try them for free at Ziprecruiter.com/HTBA  • Zapier. Save an average of 40 hours a month by automating tasks with zapier.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stu Heinecke shares unorthodox apattention of strangers. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The simple trick to exceeding a 100% response rate. 2) Do’s and don’ts for composing your personal messages. 3) How to turn executive assistants into allies. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep503 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT STU — Dubbed by the American Marketing Association the “Father of Contact Marketing,” Stu Heinecke is a Wall Street Journal cartoonist, hall of fame-nominated marketer and the bestselling author of How to Get a Meeting with Anyone (2016) and Get the Meeting! (10-2019). Stu is also the founder of Cartoonists.org, a group of WSJ and New Yorker cartoonists who donate their art to help charities raise funds. • Stu’s book: Get the Meeting!: An Illustrative Contact Marketing Playbook • Stu’s book: How to Get a Meeting with Anyone: The Untapped Selling Power of Contact Marketing • Stu’s LinkedIn: Stu Heinecke • Stu’s editorial cartoon: “Roland! You’re acting like a Democrat!” • Stu’s website: StuHeinecke.com • Stu’s podcast: How to Get a Meeting with Anyone  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: Koko (gorilla) • Website: Seamless.AI • Software: x.ai • Software: Zoom • Software: Spiro.ai • Book: Even Cowgirls Get the Blues: A Novel by Tom Robbins • Book: Innovators Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business by Clayton Christensen — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire. Try them for free at ZipRecruiter.com/htba • Mint Mobile. Cut your wireless bill down to $15 a month at mintmobile.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oren Klaff reveals the secret behind successful pitches—and how to persuade those around you. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) What most people get wrong about persuasion. 2) How to communicate your worth. 3) The surefire way to convince anyone. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep502 for clickable versions of the links below.— ABOUT OREN — Oren is Director of Capital Markets at investment bank Intersection Capital where he manages its capital raising platform (retail and wholesale distribution), business and product development. Oren co-developed and oversees Intersection Capital's flagship product, Velocity™. From 2003-2008 as he applied his pioneering approaches to raising capital and incorporating neuroscience into the capital markets programs, Oren raised over $400 million of investor capital from high net-worth individuals and financial institutions. Oren is a member of Geyser Holding's investment committee where he has been a principal since 2006. During its growth he was responsible for sales, marketing, branding, product development, and business development. Previously, he was a venture analyst and partner at several mid-sized investment funds. • Oren’s book: Flip the Script: Getting People to Think Your idea Is Their Idea • Oren’s book: Pitch Anything: An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading, and Winning the Deal • Oren’s website: OrenKlaff.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —• Book: Riveted: The Science of Why Jokes Make Us Laugh, Movies Make Us Cry, and Religion Makes Us Feel One with the Universe by Jim Davies — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Bench. Cross bookkeeping off your list forever! Get 20% off your first six months of professional bookkeeping at bench.co/awesome. • Simple Habit. This meditation app can help you gain greater control over your thoughts for better persuasion. Visit SimpleHabit.com/Awesome get 30% off premium subscriptions. • ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire. Try them for free 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.

Dave Decelle shares insider perspectives on how to turn insights into compelling communication. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Three foundational principles for capturing your audience’s attention. 2) The best disposition for presentations. 3) How to create engaging presentation slides. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep501 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVE — Dave Decelle was a Director of Consumer Insights at Netflix, focused on delivering insights that drive product innovation. Dave has over 17 years of experience in market, brand, and user experience research and consulting. While he was focused on the technology and media categories at Netflix, his past experience ranges across a variety of industries, including financial, automotive, food & beverage, retail, and general consumer goods and services. • Dave’s LinkedIn: Dave Decelle • Dave’s website: DaveDecelle.com —RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Poem: “Our Deepest Fear” by Marianne Williamson • Book: Salvation: A Novel (The Salvation Sequence) by Peter F. Hamilton • Previous episode: 136: How to Make Your Presentation as Compelling as a Movie with Ted Frank — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — BetterHelp provides affordable therapy on demand. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/AWESOME with the discount code AWESOME. Charles & Colvard provides the world’s most brilliant gem at a great price. Learn more and get exclusive savings at charlesandcolvard.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Victor Cheng discusses the mindset and habits that lead to powerful self-esteem and self-confidence. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The foundational mindset that yields self-esteem 2) The three skills for developing healthy self-esteem 3) How to recover from confidence-shaking setbacks Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep500 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT VICTOR — Victor Cheng is the founder of CaseInterview.com, the most prominent blog on the management consulting industry. He also serves as a strategic advisor to Inc. 500 CEOs, and has been featured as a business expert in media, including Fox Business TV Network, MSNBC, TIME, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes. Victor is a former McKinsey & Company consultant and has been a senior executive in several publicly owned technology companies. He’s a graduate of Stanford University with a degree in quantitative economics, and the author of several business books. • Victor’s website: CaseInterview.com • Victor’s Free Guide: The 5 Steps to Building Self-Esteem: CaseInterview.com/Awesome — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Let’s chat for five-minutes! • App: Trello • Tool: Google Calendar • Product: Leatherman • Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian Ahearn breaks down the ethical way to getting people to say “yes.”— YOU'LL LEARN — 1. How to quickly attract people’s attention. 2. The simple secret to winning people over. 3. How to get others to follow through with their tasks. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep499 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.— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Simple Habit. This meditation app can help you gain greater control over distractions for faster learning. Visit SimpleHabit.com/Awesome get 30% off premium subscriptions.• Zapier. Save an average of 40 hours a month by automating tasks with zapier.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. John Townsend discusses how to build the relationships that keep you motivated and productive. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The one need leaders often ignore. 2) How to engage in nourishing conversations. 3) The five relationships you need in your life—and the two to prune. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep498 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOHN — Dr. John Townsend is a nationally-known leadership consultant, psychologist, and New York Times bestselling author. John is the founder of the Townsend Institute, Leadership and Counseling, and the Townsend Leadership Program, which is a a a nationwide system of leadership training groups. He developed the online digital platform TownsendNOW and the online assessment tool TPRAT. Dr. Townsend travels extensively for corporate consulting, speaking, and helping develop leaders, their teams and their families.• John’s book: People Fuel: Fill Your Tank for Life, Love, and Leadership• John’s book: How to Have a Difficult Conversation You’ve Been Avoiding: With Your Spouse, Adult Child, Boss, Coworker, Best Friend, or Someone You’re Dating with Henry Cloud• John’s website: DrTownsend.com• Tool: Townsend Personal and Relational Assessment Tool (TPRAT) — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “The Mirror-Neuron System” by Giacomo Rizzolatti and Laila Craighero • TED Talk: “How great leaders inspire action” | Simon Sinek• Book: The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else in Business by Patrick Lencioni — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Four Sigmatic. Give your brain a boost with superfood mushroom coffee with half the caffeine and double the mental clarity. Save 15% at foursigmatic.com/awesome.• Eyeconic. Get name-brand eyewear easily and affordably from eyeconic.com/awesome.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aaron Schmookler discusses how a service-oriented mindset keeps you from burning out. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) A powerful phrase for de-escalating conflict.  2) How to stop feeling so self-conscious. 3) How to make work more fulfilling. — ABOUT AARON — For over 20 years, Aaron has been striving to help people find their own intrinsic motivation, their capacity to collaborate, and the fulfillment that comes from harnessing the creative impulse in us all to serve others. In 2014 Aaron and business partner, Adam Utley, co-founded The Yes Works and developed the Adeptability Model of collaboration and leadership training and the Adeptable Culture Audit. Aaron and The Yes Works serve clients across the country and across industries including Microsoft, MOD Pizza, DiscoverOrg, Burkhart Dental Supply, SOG Knives, 9th Gear, and Textainer to make work good for people and people good for work. • Aaron’s LinkedIn: Aaron Schmookler • Aaron’s website: TheYesWorks.com • Aaron’s podcast: Mighty Good Work — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Product: Plantronics Voyager 5200 Wireless Bluetooth Headset • Book: “Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t” by Jim Collins • Book: “Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter” by Liz Wiseman • Book: “The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups” by Daniel Coyle — THANK YOU SPONSORS — • FabFitFun: Get $10 off your curated subscription box delivering happiness with the best in beauty, fashion, home, wellness, and tech with the promo code BEAWESOME • Blinkist: Learn more, faster with book summaries you can read or listen to in 15 minutes at blinkist.com/awesome • Eyeconic. Get name-brand eyewear easily and affordably from eyeconic.com/awesome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Maura Nevel Thomas discusses how to take back control of your attention for more productive work days. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How we sabotage our performance every 3 minutes. 2) The simple trick to stopping most office distractions.  3) How to get more satisfaction out of work.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep496 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MAURA — Maura Nevel Thomas is an award-winning international speaker and trainer on individual and corporate productivity and work-life balance, and the most widely-cited authority on attention management. She is a TEDx Speaker, founder of Regain Your Time, author of three books, and was named a Top Leadership Speaker in Inc. Magazine. Maura is a contributing expert to major business outlets including Forbes, Fast Company, Huffington Post, and the Harvard Business Review. • Book: Attention Management: How to Create Success and Gain Productivity—Every Day • Website: MauraThomas.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “The Cost of Interrupted Work: More Speed and Stress” by Gloria Mark, University of California, Irvine • Study: “Brain Drain: The Mere Presence of One’s Own Smartphone Reduces Available Cognitive Capacity” by Adrian F. Ward et al., University of Texas • Book: The Progress Principle: Using Small Wins to Ignite Joy, Engagement, and Creativity at Work by Teresa Amabile • Book: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport • Book: Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport — THANK YOU, SPONSORS! —• Simple Habit. This meditation app can help you gain greater control over distractions for faster learning. Visit SimpleHabit.com/Awesome get 30% off premium subscriptions. • Babbel. Learn a new language anywhere, anytime with babbel.com. • Policygenius helps you shop for life insurance in under two minutes. Check them out at Policygenius.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Devora Zack explains why you don't need to work the room to build great connections. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to smoothly start, sustain, and end conversations. 2) How to ease your pre-networking anxiety. 3) Best practices for writing amazing follow ups. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep495 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 cluents include Deloitte, Smithsonian, Delta Airlines, the FDA, Johns Hopkins, and the National Institute of Health. She has been featured by the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, US News & World Report, Forbes, Cosmo, 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 — • Study: “Why Multitasking Doesn’t Work” by Douglas Merrill • Product: Visconti, Italian pens • Book: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster — THANK YOU, SPONSORS! — • EverlyWell provides easy at-home health test kits for food sensitivity, metabolism and 30 other things! Save 15% at EverylyWell.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. Tara Swart explains the science behind neuroplasticity and how to train your brain to brave any challenge. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to use neuroscience to break out of your comfort zone. 2) The six approaches to problem solving. 3) Simple tricks to turn around terrible work days. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep494 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TARA — Dr. Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, medical doctor, leadership coach, and award-winning and bestselling author. She works with leaders all over the world to help them achieve mental resilience and peak brain performance, improve their ability to manage stress, regulate emotions, and retain information. She is a senior lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management where she runs the Neuroscience for Leadership and Applied Neuroscience programs, and is an executive advisor to some of the world’s most respected leaders in media and business. • Tara’s book: The Source: The Secrets of the Universe, the Science of the Brain • Tara’s Twitter: @TaraSwart • Tara’s Instagram: @drtaraswart • Tara’s website: TaraSwart.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Research: "The Glymphatic System in CNS Health and Disease: Past, Present and Future" by Benjamin A. Plog and Maiken Nedergaard • Twitter: @YouHadOneJob • Book: Counterclockwise: Mindful Health and the Power of Possibility by Ellen J. Langer • Book: Who Moved My Cheese?: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life by Spencer Johnson • Previous episode: 273: Taking Control of your Career with Korn Ferry’s Gary Burnison — THANK YOU, SPONSORS! — • Four Sigmatic. Give your brain a boost with superfood mushroom coffee with half the caffeine and double the mental clarity. Save 15% at foursigmatic.com/awesome. • Babbel. Learn a new language anywhere, anytime with babbel.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anese Cavanaugh shares how to create more meaningful impact by being more present and intentional at work. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The cost of contagious negative energy at work. 2) The 4 Ps to lead you away from burnout. 3) The Leadership Trifecta of impact, self-care, and, people-care. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep493 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANESE —  Anese Cavanaugh is devoted to helping people show up and bring their best selves to the table in order to create significant positive impact in their lives. She is the creator of the IEP Method® (Intentional Energetic Presence®), an advisor and thinking partner to leaders and organizations around the world, and author of Contagious Culture. Her next book, Contagious You: Unlock Your Power to Influence, Lead, and Create the Impact You Want (McGraw-Hill) will be available November 2019. • Book: “Contagious Culture: Show Up, Set the Tone, and Intentionally Create an Organization that Thrives” • Book: “Contagious You: Unlock Your Power to Influence, Lead, and Create the Impact You Want” • Inc.com Column: “Showing Up” • Website: IEP.io • LinkedIn: Anese Cavanaugh • Facebook: Anese Cavanaugh • Twitter: @AneseCavanaugh • Instagram: @anesecavanaugh — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Todoist • Study: “How Behavior Spreads: The Science of Complex Contagion” Princeton University Press, 2018 • Dog Commercial: Sara McLachlan SPCA Commercial • Book: “Ignore Everybody: and 39 Other Keys to Creativity” by Hugh MacLeod • Book: “The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage” by Mel Robbins • Prior episode: 049: Improved Happiness, Improved Performance with Michelle Gielan  • Prior episode: 391: Preventing Burnout by Examining Your Emotions with Dr. Shawn C. Jones — THANK YOU, SPONSORS! — • iDashboards: Create gorgeously useful data visualizations with iDashboards.com/awesome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

J. Elise Keith shares what makes meetings succeed vs. fail. You'll Learn: Signs of an ineffective meeting How the best organizations approach meetings When and how to opt out of a meeting About J. Elise: Elise Keith is the co-founder of online meeting management platform Lucid Meetings. Known as the ‘Meeting Maven,’ Elise offers unprecedented expertise that inspires audiences, proving that meetings shouldn’t be fewer or shorter—but better and more effective. She is the author of Where the Action Is: The Meetings That Make or Break Your Organization, which contains eye-opening strategies companies can use to structure beneficial meetings, create a healthy workplace culture, and propel overall team momentum. Book: “Where the Action Is: The Meetings That Make or Break Your Organization” Company: Lucid Meetings Website: JEliseKeith.com Resources mentioned in the show: Poem: “The Summer Day” by Mary Oliver Term: Chatham House Rule Term: Vegas Rules Study: “Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace” Harvard Business Review Book: “Time and the Art of Living” by Robert Grudin Thank You, Sponsors! Monday.com. Collaborate more effectively--and beautifully--at monday.com/awesome. Eyeconic. Get name-brand eyewear easily and affordably from eyeconic.com/awesome. Babbel. Learn a new language anywhere, anytime with babbel.com View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep492 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Refound CEO Jonathan Raymond teaches how to communicate feedback that gets results. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) What makes traditional feedback ineffective. 2) How to have more effective conversations using the 5 stages of the Accountability Dial. 3) How to articulate feedback to your team, your peers, and your seniors. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep491 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JONATHAN — After twenty years of not being able to decide whether he was a business executive or a personal growth teacher, Jonathan stopped trying to figure it out. He’s the author of Good Authority — How to Become the Leader Your Team is Waiting For, and the Founder & CEO at Refound, a people training company that teaches people how to have human conversations at work. Refound specializes in working with people leaders at high-growth organizations and is proud to be a trusted learning partner to Fortune 100 organizations like Panasonic and McKesson, cutting edge tech firms like Niantic and Box and small businesses that are going places. He's madly in love with his wife, tries not to spoil his daughters, and will never give up on the New York Knicks. Jonathan is an experienced CEO and people manager and has thrown his heart, mind, and soul into more than a few culture change projects. He lives in Encinitas, California and is an avid, albeit mediocre, surfer. • Jonathan’s Book: “Good Authority: How to Become the Leader Your Team is Waiting For” • Jonathan’s Website: Refound.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Superhuman • Tool: The Accountability Dial • Podcast: Revisionist History • Study: “Good genes are nice, but joy is better” The Harvard Gazette • Book: “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind” by Yuval Noah Harari • Prior episode: 110: Maximizing Personal-Professional Growth with Jonathan Raymond — 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.

Justin Jones-Fosu explains how to lead a more enriching work life by aligning your now with your why. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to get into your “achieve more” zone. 2) 12 questions for uncovering your why. 3) How to turn any job into meaningful work. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep490 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JUSTIN — Justin is on a mission to help professionals and workplaces to Work like they mean it! He is a meaningful work speaker and social entrepreneur who speaks 60-70 times per year to companies, organizations and associations in the US and internationally. His latest book Your WHY Matters NOW: How Some Achieve More and Others Don’t challenges the reader to merge their purpose and productivity to get more out of work and life. • Justin’s book: Your WHY Matters NOW: How Some Achieve More and Others Don’t • Justin’s website: JustinInspires.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —• Tool: Situational Leadership II by Ken Blanchard • Book: Getting Things done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen • Book: Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time by Brian Tracy • Book: Find Your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team by Simon Sinek • Book: The Progress Principle by Teresa Amabile • Book: Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box by The Arbinger Institute • Previous episode: 235: The Power of Finding Your Why with David Mead  — THANK YOU, SPONSORS! — • Simple Habit. This meditation app can help you gain greater control over distractions for faster learning. Visit SimpleHabit.com/Awesome get 30% off premium subscriptions. • Mint Mobile. Cut your wireless bill down to $15 a month at mintmobile.com/awesome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bob Anderson discusses the ways you’re inhibiting your leadership potential—and how to remedy them. You'll Learn: The surprising source of highly-accurate feedback The two leadership operating systems Powerful questions for unlocking your leadership potential About Bob: Robert J. Anderson has been a pace setter in the field of Leadership Development for over 30 years. He is the Founder, Chairman and Chief Development Officer of The Leadership Circle and the Full Circle Group, and the co-author of Scaling Leadership and Mastering Leadership. Bob created The Leadership Circle Profile, a 360° assessment used by organizations worldwide to measure the effectiveness of their leaders (individually and collectively), chart a pathway for their development, and assess their progress as they develop. The MEECO Leadership Institute awarded him the International Thought Leader of Distinction in 2018. Bob’s book: Scaling Leadership: Building Organizational Capability and Capacity to Create Outcomes that Matter Most Bob’s book: Mastering Leadership: An Integrated Framework for Breakthrough Performance and Extraordinary Business Results Bob’s website: TheLeadershipCircle.com Thank you Sponsors! Monday.com. Collaborate more effectively–and beautifully–at monday.com/awesome. Four Sigmatic. Give your brain a boost with superfood mushroom coffee with half the caffeine and double the mental clarity. Save 15% at foursigmatic.com/awesome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thanh Pham from Asian Efficiency shares his expert tips and favorite resources for optimal productivity. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The biggest productivity myth. 2) How to be more productive while doing less. 3) A simple productivity tip to exponentially improve your focus. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep488 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT THANH — Thanh is the Founder and Managing Director of Asian Efficiency. He is considered one of the top thought leaders in the productivity industry and he has been featured in Fast Company, Inc.com,Forbes, Huffington Post, and The Globe & Mail. On a day-to-day basis, he is responsible for executing the company’s mission and helping people become more Asian Efficient. When he’s not sharing his newest productivity wisdom, he likes to drink lots of green tea, eat eggs benedict at hotels, make video blogs, and read non-fiction books. • Thanh’s podcast: The Productivity Show • Thanh’s website: Asian Efficiency — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: TextExpander • App: OmniFocus • App: BusyCal • App: BusyContacts • Product: Bose QuietComfort 35 II Wireless Smart Headphones • Website: Brain.fm • Website: Focus@Will • Website: GreatAssistant.com • Book: 30 Lessons for Living by Karl Pillemer, Ph. D. • Book: The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others do in 12 Months by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington • Book: Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Timeby Brian Tracy • Prior episode: 339: Achieving Hyperfocus with Chris Bailey • Prior episode: 421: Why Great Leaders Have No Rules with Kevin Kruse — THANK YOU, SPONSORS! —• BetterHelp provides affordable therapy on demand. Get 10% off your first month atBetterHelp.com/AWESOME with the discount code AWESOME. • Babbel helps you learn a new language anywhere, anytime! Speak a new language with confidence with Babbel.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erica Mandy shares essential–but often overlooked–keys to becoming a more successful communicator in the modern environment. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How what you’re doing on Facebook can damage your credibility at work. 2) Words to purge from your communication. 3) The fundamental test to improve your communication. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep487 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ERICA — Erica Mandy is an award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter who is building a new kind of media network, starting with her daily news podcast, The NewsWorthy. It provides all the day’s news in less than 10 minutes in a convenient, unbiased, and less depressing way – in what she calls “fast, fair and fun.” Erica is one of the first podcasters to partner with Podfund, a company that invests in extraordinary emerging podcasters, and she’s been named one of “50 Women Changing the World in Media & Entertainment.” • Erica’s Website: theNewsWorthy.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Almost seven-in-ten Americans have news fatigue, more among Republicans” by Jeffrey Gottfried • Study: Psychology Today references the study regarding visualization • Study: Stanford & NPR talk about the study regarding students’ online content literacy  • Study: Science & NBC News talk about the study that found false info spreads faster • Book: “Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World—and Why Things Are Better Than You Think” by Hans Rosling • Book: “Knowing Your Value: Women, Money and Getting What You’re Worth” by Mika Brzezinski • App: Boomerang • Conference: Podcast Movement — THANK YOU, SPONSORS! —• Simple Habit.This meditation app can help you gain greater control over distractions for faster learning. Visit SimpleHabit.com/Awesome get 30% off premium subscriptions. • Eyeconic. Get name-brand eyewear easily and affordably from eyeconic.com/awesome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dave Stachowiak shares how to develop the strongest personal and professional relationships. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The productivity hack that helps you be more present. 2) The under-appreciated value of small talk. 3) What to do when you don’t like networking. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep486 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVE — Dave Stachowiak is the host and founder of Coaching for Leaders, a top-rated leadership podcast downloaded over 10 million times. With more than 15 years of leadership at Dale Carnegie and a thriving, global leadership academy, Dave helps leaders discover practical wisdom, build meaningful relationships, and create movement for genuine results. He’s served clients including Boeing, The University of California, and the United States Air Force. Forbes named him one of the 25 Professional Networking Experts to watch. • Dave’s website and podcast: Coaching for Leaders • Bonni’s website and podcast: Teaching In Higher Ed — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Podcast: Happen to Your Career with Scott Anthony Barlow • YouTube Channel: Nathan Czubaj’s 2 Minute Mindsets  • Book: How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie • Book: Getting Things Done by David Allen • Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey • Book: The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier • Previous episode: 170: Managing Inner–and Outer–Critics with Dave Stachowiak • Previous episode: 413: How to Exude Credibility with Rob Jolles — THANK YOU, SPONSORS! —• Backblaze. Safeguard all your files with unlimited cloud-based backup for just $6 a month with Backblaze.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jonathan Levi shares how speedreading and visual mnemonics can enhance your learning. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The scientifically-proven method for speedreading. 2) How curiosity improves learning. 3) A simple trick to remember names and face. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep485 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JONATHAN — Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur, author, and lifehacker born and raised in Silicon Valley. He’s the author of the Become a SuperLearner series, and the host of the award-winning Superhuman Academy podcast. His passions include learning languages, musical instruments, acro yoga, weightlifting, and cooking. He lives in Tel Aviv, Israel with his superwoman, Limmor. • Jonathan’s book: The Only Skill That Matters • Jonathan’s website: SuperhumanAcademy.com • Jonathan’s social media: Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Methodology: Memory Palaces • Methodology: SQ3R • Term: Schultz tables • People: Malcolm Knowles and Harry Lorayne • Book: A Brief History of Everything by Ken Wilber • Book: The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin • Book: Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade by Robert Cialdini • Book: How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie — THANK YOU, SPONSOR! —• Policygenius helps you shop for life insurance in under two minutes. Check them out at Policygenius.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dean Karrel makes the case for mastering the basic skills that will put you above the rest. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How “B students” can achieve more in their careers. 2) How to survive and thrive in office politics. 3) The secret to building unshakable confidence. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep484 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DEAN —Dean Karrel is a Career and Executive Coach. He is the instructor of twelve courses with over 600,000 views available on LinkedIn Learning and has also been in senior leadership positions for more than three decades with major global publishing companies, including 22 years at Wiley. Karrel has hired and trained thousands of people at various stages of their careers, motivating them to maximize their abilities. • Dean’s Book: Mastering the Basics: Simple Lessons for Achieving Success in Business • Dean’s Company: The Skyridge Group • Dean’s LinkedIn: Dean Karrel • Dean’s Courses: Dean Karrel • Dean’s Twitter: @DeanKarrel — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller • Book: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni • Book: Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More than IQ by Daniel Goleman • Book: Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry — THANK YOU, SPONSORS! — • Mint Mobile. I saved over $17-per-minute I invested switching to Mintmobile for wireless service. Cut your wireless bill down to $15 a month at mintmobile.com/awesome. • Four Sigmatic. Give your brain a boost with superfood mushroom coffee with half the caffeine and double the mental clarity. Save 15% at foursigmatic.com/awesome. • Simple Habit. This meditation app can help you gain greater control over distractions for faster learning. Visit SimpleHabit.com/Awesome get 30% off premium subscriptions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nir Eyal identifies the surprising reason why we get distracted and how you can overcome it. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why mainstream productivity advice doesn’t work. 2) The four steps to becoming indistractable. 3) The real motivation for all human behavior. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep483 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT NIR —Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the bestselling book, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products. In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, Nir’s writing has been featured in The Harvard Business Review, TechCrunch, and Psychology Today. Nir is also an active investor in habit-forming technologies. Some of his past investments include: Refresh.io (acquired by LinkedIn), Worklife (acquired by Cisco), Eventbrite, Anchor.fm, and many others. Nir attended The Stanford Graduate School of Business and Emory University. • Nir’s Schedule Making Tool: Free Schedule Maker • Nir’s Book: “Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products” • Nir’s Book: “Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life” • Nir’s Previous Episode: 330: Becoming Indistractable with Nir Eyal — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —• Article: “How To Develop Unlimited Willpower” by Jessica Sillers • Researcher: Dr. Michael Inzlicht • Study: Freud’s Pleasure Principle • YouTube: Play Anything by Ian Bogost, Chicago Humanities Festival • Book: “Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen” by Christopher McDougall — THANK YOU, SPONSORS! — • Four Sigmatic. Give your brain a boost with superfood mushroom coffee with half the caffeine and double the mental clarity. Save 15% at foursigmatic.com/awesome • Eyeconic. Get name-brand eyewear easily and affordably fromeyeconic.com/awesome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

David Allen provides an approachable overview of his legendary Getting Things Done (GTD) system. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) GTD in a nutshell. 2) The saving power of an external brain. 3) Two power questions for prioritizing. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep482 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVID —David Allen is an international best-selling author who is widely recognized as the world’s leading expert on personal and organizational productivity. He wrote the international best-seller Getting Things Done, which has been published in over 28 languages. TIME magazine heralded it as “the defining self-help business book of its time.” He and his wife Kathryn run the David Allen Company, which oversees the certification academy and quality standards for Global Partners offering Getting Things Done courses and coaching around the world. • David’s Book: “Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity” • David’s Workbook: “The Getting Things Done Workbook: 10 Moves to Stress-Free Productivity” • David’s Website: GettingThingsDone.com • David on Twitter: @gtdguy — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: “The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking” by Oliver Burkeman • Prior Episode Episode 015: David Allen, The World’s Leading Authority on Productivity — THANK YOU, SPONSORS! —• Monday.com. Collaborate more effectively–and beautifully–at monday.com/awesome. • Eyeconic. Get name-brand eyewear easily and affordably from eyeconic.com/awesome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Drew Tarvin shares how to bring more humor and fun into the workplace. You'll Learn: The power of humor on your work-life productivity How to craft good work humor that considers medium, audience, and purpose The 3 specific situations when NOT to use humor at work About Drew: Andrew Tarvin is the world's first humor engineer, teaching people how to get better results while having more fun. Combining his background as a project manager at Procter & Gamble with his experience as a stand-up comedian, he reverse-engineers the skill of humor in a way that is practical, actionable, and gets results in the workplace. Through his company, Humor That Works, Drew has worked with more than 35,000 people at over 250 organizations, including Microsoft, the FBI, and the International Association of Canine Professionals. He is a bestselling author; has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Fast Company; and his TEDx talk has been viewed more than four million times. He loves the color orange, is obsessed with chocolate, and can solve a Rubiks Cube (but it takes like 7 minutes). Drew’s Book: "Humor That Works: The Missing Skill for Success and Happiness at Work" Drew’s Twitter: @drewtarvin Drew’s Website: Humor That Works Resources mentioned in the show: Comedy Sketch: Key & Peele text message confusion (NSFW) Study: Candlestick Problem App: Evernote Book: “The Complete Calvin and Hobbes” by Bill Watterson Thank you, Sponsors! Blinkist: Read or listen to summarized wisdom from thousands of nonfiction books! Free trial available at blinkist.com/awesome View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep481 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Researcher Vanessa Van Edwards explains what causes people to like one another and how to make great impressions. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Proven ways for making a fantastic first impression. 2) What builds and what kills likability the fastest. 3) Good and bad questions to ask during first meetings. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep480 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT VANESSA — Vanessa Van Edwards is a behavioral investigator at her human behavior research lab, the Science of People. She is a professional people watcher—speaking, researching and cracking the code of interesting behavior hacks for audiences around the world. She is a columnist for Entrepreneur Magazine and the Huffington Post. Her popular courses on Creative Live and Udemy have over 120,000 enrolled students. She’s been featured on NPR, CNN, Forbes and USA Today, but more importantly, she’s addicted to sour patch kids, airplane coffee and puppies. • Vanessa’s Book: “Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People” • Vanessa’s Facial Expression Guide: ScienceOfPeople.com/face • Vanessa’s TED Talk: You are contagious | TEDxLondon • Vanessa’s Website: Science of People • Vanessa’s YouTube: Vanessa Van Edwards — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —• Book: “Why Men Don’t Listen and Women Can’t Read Maps” by Barbara and Allan Pease • Researcher: Dr. Paul Ekman • Term: Expectancy effect • Personality research: The Big Five Personality Test — THANK YOU, SPONSORS! — • BetterHelp provides affordable therapy on demand. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/AWESOME with the discount code AWESOME. • The Simple Habit meditation app can help you gain greater control over distractions for faster learning. Visit SimpleHabit.com/Awesome get 30% off premium subscriptions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Resilience expert Anne Grady shares how to decrease anxiety and stay in a more positive, productive zone more often.— YOU'LL LEARN —1) How the negativity bias hijacks us–and how to fix it.2) Quick ways to put your lizard brain back in its place.3) How to better savor “delicious moments” and enjoy each workday more.Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep479 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANNE —Resilience expert Anne Grady is an internationally recognized speaker and author. Anne shares humor, humility, refreshing honesty, and practical strategies anyone can use to triumph over adversity and master change. A two-time TEDx speaker, Anne has been featured in Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Inc., FOX Business, Entrepreneur, and more. She is the author of “Strong Enough: Choosing Courage, Resilience, and Triumph.” Learn more at www.AnneGradyGroup.com.• LinkedIn: Anne Grady Group• Website: AnneGradyGroup.com• YouTube: Anne Grady Group — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Calm• App: Buddhify• App: Happify• App: Headspace• App: Simple Habit• Book: “Where the Red Fern Grows” by Wilson Rawls• Author: Arianna Huffington• Author: Brene Brown• Author: Rachel Hollis• Researcher: Dr. Rick Hanson• Researcher: Shawn Achor• TED Talk: Kelly McGonigal: How to make stress your friend• Book: “Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence” by Rick Hanson• Book: “The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work” by Shawn Achor• Book: “The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It” by Kelly McGonigal— THANK YOU SPONSORS! —• iDashboards: Create gorgeously useful data visualizations with iDashboards.com/awesome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Randy Grieser offers actionable pointers to keep a workplace culture healthy and thriving.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How trust is built in the workplace2) The 6 key elements of a healthy workplace culture3) Do’s and don’ts for effective conflict managementSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep478 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RANDY — Randy Grieser is the founder and CEO of ACHIEVE Centre for Leadership & Workplace Performance. He is the author of The Ordinary Leader, and co-author of The Culture Question. Randy is passionate about sharing the importance of creating healthy workplace cultures, and believes leadership requires us to always be intentional about what we do and how we do it.• Book: “The Culture Question: How to Create a Workplace Where People Like to Work”• Company Website: AchieveCentre.com• Website: TheOrdinaryLeader.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: “Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us” by Daniel Pink• Book: “Tap Dancing to Work: Warren Buffett on Practically Everything, 1966-2012: A Fortune Magazine Book” by Carol J. Loomis— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire. You can try them for free 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.

Professional speaker Diane DiResta shares invaluable tips and tricks to level up your presentations and boost your executive presence. You'll Learn: Why knockout presentation skills are essential to your career How to structure the most effective presentation An effective way to overcome your fear of speaking About Diane: Diane DiResta, CSP, is Founder and CEO of DiResta Communications, Inc., a New York City consultancy that serves business leaders who deliver high-stakes presentations—whether one-to-one, in front of a crowd, or from an electronic platform. A Certified Speaking Professional, DiResta is one of only 12% of speakers to hold that designation. She was President of the New York City chapter of the National Speakers Association and former media trainer for the NBA and WNBA. Diane’s Website: DiResta Communications Inc. Diane’s YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/DianeDiResta Diane’s Book: Knockout Presentations: How to Deliver Your Message with Power, Punch, and Pizzazz Resources mentioned in the show: App: LikeSo Article: “Talkaholics Sink Partnerships, Presentations—and Careers” by Joann Lublin Website: TED.com Book: The Science of Mind: The Complete Edition by Ernest Holmes Thank you Sponsors! ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire. You can try them for free at Ziprecruiter.com/HTBA Butcher Box provides delicious, cost-effective, humanely-raised meat. Straight to your door! Get 2 free pounds of ground beef + bacon + $20 off by visiting ButcherBox.com/BEAWESOME. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep477 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ryan Berman offers his tips and tricks for building your courage muscle to make exciting changes.— YOU'LL LEARN —1) The three elements of the courage equation.2) One simple trick to boost your courage.3) How to convince your boss to make a courageous change.Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep476 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RYAN — Ryan Berman is the founder of Courageous, a change consultancy that develops Courage Brands® and trains companies how to operationalize courage through Courage Bootcamp.He has spent a career developing meaningful stories for household brands—like Caesars Entertainment, Major League Baseball, New Era, Subway, and UNICEF—and he believes that courage is the ultimate competitive advantage for any willing business, being or brand.Ryan Berman used the courage methodology detailed in the book to launch his own Courage Brand called Sock Problems, a charitable sock company that socks different problems in the world.• Ryan’s book: Return on Courage: A Business Playbook for Courageous Change• Ryan’s website: ReturnOnCourage.com• Ryan’s company: Courageous• Ryan’s Twitter: @RyanBerman— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Slack• App: Zoom• Article: Retiring Cisco CEO delivers dire prediction: 40% of companies will be dead in 10 years• Book: Contagious: Why Things Catch On by Jonah Berger• Book: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • ZipRecruiter. ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire. Try them for free at ZipRecruiter.com/HTBA• Monday.com. Collaborate more effectively–and beautifully with monday.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Perry Marshall explains how the 80/20 rule can help you exponentially leverage your time to achieve massive results.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) What the 80/20 rule is—and how it’s misunderstood.2) How you can achieve way more in just 5 minutes.3) Why “procrastination demons” reveal your priorities.Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep475 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT PERRY — Perry Marshall is endorsed in FORBES and INC Magazine and is one of the most expensive business consultants in the world.His reinvention of the Pareto Principle is published in Harvard Business Review. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Labs at the California Institute of Technology uses his 80/20 Curve as a productivity tool. 80/20 Sales & Marketing is mandatory in many growing companies.Marketing maverick Dan Kennedy says, “If you don’t know who Perry Marshall is — unforgivable. Perry’s an honest man in a field rife with charlatans.”He’s consulted in over 300 industries and served as an expert witness for marketing and Google AdWords litigation. Perry has a degree in Electrical Engineering and lives in Chicago.• Perry’s Book: 80/20 Sales and Marketing: The Definitive Guide to Working Less and Making More(available for one penny plus shipping!)• Perry’s Website: PerryMarshall.com• Perry’s Marketing DNA Test: MarketingDNATest.com• Evolution 2.0 Prize: Evo2.org— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —• App: OmniFocus• Term: 80/20 Rule • Researcher: Barbara McClintock• Book: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield• Book: Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville— THANK YOU SPONSORS! —• Blinkist: Read or listen to summarized wisdom from thousands of nonfiction books! Free trial available at blinkist.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pat Flynn discusses how to turn anyone into your superfan.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How superfans transform your career2) How to create the moments that win superfans3) How your ego can kill your blossoming superfandomSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep474 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT PAT — Pat Flynn is a father, husband, and entrepreneur who lives and works in San Diego, CA. He owns several successful online businesses and is a professional blogger, keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and host of the Smart Passive Income and AskPat podcasts, which have earned a combined total of over 55 million downloads, multiple awards, and features in publications such as The New York Times and Forbes. He is also an advisor to ConvertKit, LeadPages, Teachable, and other companies in the digital marketing arena.• Pat’s book: Superfans: The Easy Way to Stand Out, Grow Your Tribe, and Build a Successful Business• Pat’s website: http://www.SmartPassiveIncome.com/• Pat’s social media: Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Article: “How To Lower Your Monthly Bills” by Ramit Sethi• Book: The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Tim Ferriss— THANK YOU SPONSOR — • The Simple Habit meditation app can help you pay better attention to your emerging superfans. The first 50 listeners to sign up at SimpleHabit.com/Awesome get 30% off premium subscriptions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.