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403: Hollywood Secrets for Effective Business Storytelling with Matthew Luhn
Movie story consultant Matthew Luhn shares the key principles and approaches for making compelling, emotionally-resonant stories--even if you’ve got a “boring” work topic You'll Learn: Two story elements that keep an audience hooked The three key flavors of emotion The universal six story themes About Matthew: Matthew Luhn is a writer, story branding consultant, and keynote speaker with over 25 years’ experience at Pixar Animation Studios, with story credits including the Toy Story and Monsters, Inc. franchises, Finding Nemo, UP, Cars, and Ratatouille. Alongside his work in Hollywood, Luhn trains CEOs, marketing teams, directors, and professionals on how to craft stories for Fortune 500 companies, Academy Award-winning movies, and corporate brands grossing billions of dollars worldwide, advice he’s packed into his new book, The Best Story Wins: How to Leverage Hollywood Storytelling in Business and Beyond. To learn more, visit matthewluhnstory.com. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep403 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

402: How Overachievers can Reclaim Their Joy with Christine Hassler (Host of the Over it and On with it podcast)
Christine Hassler reveals how overachievers can lose and regain their joy. You'll Learn: The joylessness of overachieving How to stop the constant doing through exploring your why Four questions to re-evaluate your limiting beliefs About Christine: Christine Hassler is the best-selling author of three books, most recently Expectation Hangover: Free Yourself From Your Past, Change your Present and Get What you Really Want. She left her successful job as a Hollywood agent to pursue a life she could be passionate about. For over a decade, as a keynote speaker, retreat facilitator, life coach, and host of the top-rated podcast “Over it and On With It”, she has been teaching and inspiring people around the world. She’s appeared on: The Today Show, CNN, ABC, CBS, FOX, E!, Style, and The New York Times. Christine believes once we get out of our own way, we can show up to make the meaningful impact we are here to make. Visit her online at www.christinehassler.com View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep402 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

401: Finding, Creating, and Maintaining a Great Work Culture with Brian Fielkow
CEO Brian Fielkow walks through creating and maintaining a good work culture then reveals how prospective employees can find out if they fit a new workplace’s culture.You’ll Learn:1) Why customers pay for culture2) Brian’s definition of a healthy work culture3) How to discover if you are a cultural fit at the interview stageAbout BrianBrian Fielkow, J.D., is the CEO of Jetco Delivery, a multimillion-dollar Houston-based trucking and logistics company with 200+ employees that was named a “Top Workplace” by the Houston Chronicle, highlighted on the 2015 Inc. 5000 list, and given the Gold Safety Award by the DOW Chemical Company. Brian is also the author of “Driving to Perfection: Achieving Business Excellence by Creating a Vibrant Culture.”Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsored message: Learn a new language anytime, anywhere with BabbelBrian’s website: www.BrianFielkow.comBrian’s book: Driving to Perfection: Achieving Business Excellence by Creating a Vibrant CultureBook: The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business by Pat LencioniBook: The Motivation Myth: How High Achievers Really Set Themselves Up to Win by Jeff HadenView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep401.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

400: Making Better Decisions through Multiple Mental Models with Shane Parrish (Host of The Knowledge Project podcast)
Shane Parrish offers expert perspectives and tips for boosting your decision-making. You'll Learn: Why we often fail to improve at decision-making Three useful mental models to serve you well The role of emotions in decision-making About Shane: Shane Parrish invests in wonderful companies as a Partner at Partners. He’s also the mastermind behind the Farnam Street blog and the Knowledge Project podcast. Farnam Street blog is devoted to helping people develop an understanding of how the world really works, make better decisions, and live a better life. It focuses on sharing the principles that help others become better versions of themselves and live consciously. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep400 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

399: Maximizing Your Mental Energy with Isaiah Hankel
Isaiah Hankel highlights the importance of your mental energy, the best time to use it, and how to protect it from the people and things that drain it. You'll Learn: The little ways we waste our limited mental energy How to tactfully deal with people who drain your mental energy How to gain more energy by closing mental loops About Isaiah: Isaiah Hankel received his doctorate in Anatomy & Cell Biology and is an expert on mental focus, behavioral psychology, and career development. His work has been featured in The Guardian, Fast Company, and Entrepreneur Magazine. Isaiah’s previous book, Black Hole Focus, was published by Wiley & Sons and was selected as Business Book of the Month in the UK and became a business bestseller internationally. Isaiah has delivered corporate presentations to over 20,000 people, including over 300 workshops and keynotes worldwide in the past 5 years. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep399 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

398: The Hidden Root of Much Workplace Conflict...And What to Do About It with Dr. Donna Hicks
Conflict resolution expert Dr. Donna Hicks outlines the ten elements of dignity to provide a master framework for human treatment and mistreatment. She also reveals how such treatment impacts performance. You'll Learn: How violating another’s dignity is at the root of many conflicts Four everyday indignities people suffer at work Business reasons to honor dignity in a work environment About Donna: Dr. Donna Hicks is an Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University. She facilitated dialogues in numerous unofficial diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Colombia, Cuba, Libya and Syria. She was a consultant to the BBC in Northern Ireland where she co-facilitated a television series, Facing the Truth, with Archbishop Desmond Tutu. She has taught courses in conflict resolution at Harvard, Clark, and Columbia Universities and conducts training seminars in the US and abroad on dignity leadership training and on the role dignity plays in resolving conflict. She consults to corporations, schools, churches, and non-governmental organizations. Her book, Dignity: It’s Essential Role in Resolving Conflict, was published by Yale University Press in 2011. Her second book, Leading with Dignity: How to Create a Culture That Brings Out the Best in People, was published by Yale University Press in August 2018. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep398 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

397: Making the Shifts Necessary to Grow Your Influence with John C. Maxwell
Renowned leadership author John C. Maxwell discusses how to shift yourself so you can continually grow and influence on a bigger scale. You'll Learn: 1. John’s approach to mentorship 2. How insecurity kills effective leadership 3. The ACT method to make the most out of your reflections About John: John C. Maxwell is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and speaker who has sold more than 30 million books in 50 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. magazines. He is 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 almost every country of the world. The recipient of the Mother Teresa Prize for Global Peace and Leadership from the Luminary Leadership Network, Dr. Maxwell speaks each year to Fortune500 companies, presidents of nations, and many of the world’s top business leaders. He can be followed at Twitter.com/JohnCMaxwell. For more information about Maxwell, visit JohnMaxwell.com. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep397 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

396: Insights into Embracing Emotions at Work with Liz Fosslien
Writer and illustrator Liz Fosslien shares why we should listen to our emotions instead of suppressing them at work. She also reveals how to be considerate of others’ emotions while protecting our own. You'll Learn: Why we should inspect instead of suppress our emotions Two ways to protect yourself from emotional contagion How to decode the wisdom your emotions are pointing to About Liz: Liz is an author and illustrator whose projects have been featured by NPR, Freakonomics, The Economist, and CNN Money. Liz spent the past three years designing and facilitating workshops that empowered executives at LinkedIn, Facebook, Google, BlackRock, and Nike to build cultures of belonging. Previously, she led product and community projects at Genius and ran statistical analyses at the aptly named Analysis Group. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep396 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

395: How to Learn Faster with Andrew Geant of WyzAnt
WyzAnt CEO and Founder Drew Geant discusses the best and worst ways to learn, particularly when engaging a tutor one-on-one.You’ll Learn:1) The most in-demand hard and soft skills2) When you should consider engaging in one-on-one lessons3) How to give and receive good feedbackAbout AndrewAndrew Geant is co-founder and CEO of WyzAnt, which brings the proven impact of personalized learning to all learners via the largest tutoring marketplace and community. WyzAnt has one of 75,000 tutors available within 10 miles of 97% of the US population offering their services in-person and online. Drew co-founded WyzAnt in 2005 with his Princeton classmate, Mike Weishuhn. Today, WyzAnt has 80 employees in offices in Chicago and San Francisco. With now over 2 million tutors and students that have used the platform, the company was bootstrapped with just $10,000 and has been cash flow positive since inception. Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsored Message: Sleep Better on a Casper MattressSponsored Message: Learn Faster with BlinkistDrew’s company: www.Wyzant.comTool: Google SuiteResearch: The 2 Sigma Problem: The Search for Methods of Group Instruction as Effective as One-to-One TutoringBook: Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works by A.G. LaPrevious episode: 036: Detoxifying Teams with Steve RitterPrevious episode: 346: Seizing Career Opportunities with AstroLabs’ Muhammed MekkiPrevious episode: 382: The Immense Power of Clarity with Karen MartinView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep395.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

394: De-Stressing Work with Better Language and Requests with Andrea Goeglein
Workplace psychologist Andrea Goeglein shares how language impacts workplace stress and how to successfully ask for help from others. You'll Learn: The key causes of workplace stress Two verbal habits that exacerbate workplace stress How to ask for help optimally About Andrea: Often called a “Success Sherpa,” Andrea prides herself on carrying the information that nourishes her clients careers and personal success. She’s the Creator of the trademarked “Don’t Die” book series, which is licensed to the renowned publisher Hay House and served as Chairperson of Speaker Selection for TEDxUNLV. Not only does Andrea Goeglein have the scientific knowledge that helps business leaders thrive, she has owned and operated several successful companies herself, including Evening Star Holdings, a hospitality operating business with $4 million in revenue and 60+ employees. Andrea also Founded the CEO Forum in Las Vegas, a senior executive think tank and boutique consulting practice. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep394 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

393: Freeing Up Extra Time Through Optimizing, Automating, and Outsourcing with Ari Meisel
Ari Meisel breaks down his secrets to greater productivity…from virtual assistants, to the best productivity apps, to easier ways to make decisions.You’ll Learn:1) How working at your peak time makes you many times more effective2) The power of the 20-second rule3) Why you should consider using virtual assistantsAbout AriAri is the best-selling author of “The Art of Less Doing“, and “The Replaceable Founder.” He is a self-described Overwhelmologist whose insights into personal and professional productivity have earned him the title, “The Guru’s Guru.” He can be heard on the award-winning Less Doing Podcast, on international stages speaking to thought leaders and influencers, and for those who prefer the written word, Ari’s blog posts on Medium offer immediate and actionable advice for entrepreneurs seeking replaceability.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsored Message: Improve your skills with the Great Courses plusSponsored Message: ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hireAri’s website: www.LessDoing.comMini course: www.Less.do/FoundationsAri’s book: The Art Of Less Doing: One Entrepreneur’s Formula for a Beautiful LifeAri’s course: Replaceable FounderTool: RescueTimeTool: OmniFocusTool: EvernoteTool: TrelloTool: MagicTool: www.OnlineJobs.phResearch: The Zeigarnik Effect ExplainedBook: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James ClearBook: Tunnel in the Sky by Robert HeinleinBook: Emergency: This Book Will Save Your Life by Neil StraussPrevious episode: 015: David Allen, The World’s Leading Authority on ProductivityPrevious episode: 063: The Optimal Time For Everything with Dr. Michael BreusView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep393.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

392: Getting Your Dream Job by Illustrating Your Value with Austin Belcak
Austin Belcak explains how deep research, cold emailing, and solving one of your dream company’s problems upfront accelerates job hunting--while building your skills. You'll Learn: Two common themes to successful job searches How to do cold outreach that gets responses Two ways to effectively illustrate your value About Austin: Austin is the founder of Cultivated Culture where he teaches people how to land jobs they love without connections, without traditional experience, and without applying online. Austin's created a community of over 30,000 job seekers who have leveraged his strategies to land jobs at places like Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Apple, Amazon, and more. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep392 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

391: Preventing Burnout by Examining your Emotions with Dr. Shawn C. Jones
Dr. Shawn Jones discusses the burnout epidemic and how mindfulness, reflection, and compassion can be used to combat it.You’ll Learn:1) Three ways people experience burnout2) How to re-personalize what you’ve depersonalized3) Four best practices for preventing burnoutAbout ShawnShawn C. Jones MD, FACS is a board-certified ear, nose, and throat physician, head and neck surgeon with 30 years of experience in medicine and a thriving ENT practice in Paducah, Kentucky. He’s on a mission to combat the effects of the growing physician burnout epidemic by sharing his own inspiring story of recovery. Dr. Jones shares his story of burnout and recovery in his book, “Finding Heart in Art: A Surgeon’s Renaissance Approach to Healing Modern Medical Burnout.” Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsored Message: Listen More with AudibleShawn’s website: www.DrShawnCJones.com Shawn’s book: Finding Heart In Art: A Surgeon’s Renaissance Approach To Healing Modern Medical Burnout Tool: HeadspaceTool: CalmResearch: Alterations in Brain and Immune Function Produced by Mindfulness MeditationResearch: “From Jerusalem to Jericho”: A study of situational and dispositional variables in helping behaviorResearch: Social Evaluation by Preverbal InfantsBook: Compassion – Bridging Practice and Science by Tania Singer and Matthias BolzBook: The Truth About Burnout: How Organizations Cause Personal Stress and What to Do About It by Chistina Maslach and Michael P. LeiterBook: George Washington: A Biography by Washington IrvingBook: The Voice of the Heart: A Call to Full Living by Chip DoddView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep391.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

390: Five Practices for Flexible Course Correction with Ed Muzio
Ed Muzio shares how teams can function better through smarter iteration.You’ll Learn:How many organizations are planning poorlyApproaches for greater clarityHow to make wiser group decisionsAbout EdEd Muzio is CEO of Group Harmonics and an award-winning three-time author. An expert in the scientific study of measuring and modifying human behavior, he is a sought-after consultant to business and industry worldwide and a popular media source. His new book is Iterate: Run a Fast, Flexible, Focused Management Team (An Inc. Original, 2018). He can be found at IterateNow.com.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsored message: Learn a new language anytime, anywhere with BabbelEd’s firm: www.GroupHarmonics.comEd’s book: Iterate: Run a Fast, Flexible, Focused Management TeamResearch: Neurobiological Correlates of Social Conformity and Independence During Mental RotationTool: Ladder of Inference by Chris ArgyrisBook: Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly CsikszentmihalyiBook: The Insightful Leader: Find Your Leadership Superpowers, Crush Limiting Beliefs, and Abolish Self-Sabotaging Behaviors by Carlann FergussonView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep390.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

389: Recharging Your Career with Beth Benatti Kennedy
Coach Beth Benatti Kennedy shares actionable ways to recharge your career and beat burnout. You’ll Learn:The five focus areas for recharging your careerHow to use a Purpose Mind MapA more exciting way to introduce yourselfAbout BethBeth Benatti Kennedy, MS LMFT brings more than twenty years of experience to her role as a leadership and executive coach, resiliency-training expert, and speaker. With an extensive background in career development, she coaches high-potential individuals on how to use their influence strategically, collaborate effectively, and focus on innovation. Her clients include Gillette Company, Nike, Converse, and many others. Her new book, Career Recharge: Five Strategies to boost Resilience and Beat Burnout, was published in October.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsored Message: Make your resume the perfect match with JobscanSponsored Message: Improve your skills with the Great Courses plusBeth’s website: www.BethKennedy.comBeth’s book: Career ReCharge: Five Strategies to Boost Resilience and Beat BurnoutResearch: Blue Zones Lessons From the World’s Longest LivedResearch: Good genes are nice, but joy is betterTool: Knowdell Card Sort Career ValuesMeditation apps: Calm, Headspace, and 10% HappierBook: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol DweckBook: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen CoveyBook: Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Adam GrantView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep389.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

388: How to Not Suck at Managing with Aaron Levy
Founder of Raise the Bar, Aaron Levy, shares four key habits that improve team performance. You'll Learn: Why must managers suck How and why to listen better Examples of powerful questions 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. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep388 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

387: Becoming Comfortable with Uncertainty with Julie Benezet
Julie Benezet discusses the importance of taking risks and being comfortable with the discomfort of outcome uncertainty—and how you can achieve that comfort.You’ll Learn:How discomfort brings out your best gameThe four steps to becoming comfortable with discomfortFour self-sabotaging behaviors and how to stop them in their tracksAbout JulieJulie Benezet has devoted her professional life to exploring the new, building businesses and helping others do the same. She currently works as an executive consultant, coach and teacher, following 25 years in business and law. She is the founder of The Journey of Not Knowing®, a leadership development program that teaches its executives how to navigate the new.Julie spent four years as a member of the Amazon.com leadership team that brought the company from the early steep ramp up phase to its emergence as an established business. As its Vice President, Corporate Resources and Director of Global Real Estate, she is credited with leading the delivery of over 7,000,000 square feet worldwide with the supporting corporate infrastructure in just two years.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsored message: Learn a new language anytime, anywhere with BabbelJulie’s website: www.JulieBenezet.com Julie on Amazon: Amazon Author CentralJulie’s book: The Journey of Not Knowing: How 21st Century Leaders Can Chart a Course Where There Is NoneJulie’s book: The Journal of Not Knowing: Charting Your Own CourseResearch: Non-transient learned helplessnessBook: Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil KnightView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep387.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

386: How to Earn More, Spend Less, and Build Wealth with Mindy Jensen (co-host of the BiggerPockets Money podcast)
Podcaster and real estate investor Mindy Jensen shares strategies for building wealth. You'll Learn: The number one tip for earning more at your job The power of tracking your spending Tips for optimizing big expenses About Mindy: Mindy Jensen is the Community Manager for BiggerPockets.com, and the co-host of BiggerPockets Money, a podcast for anyone who has money or wants to have more. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep386 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

385: Unlocking New Ideas by Asking Better Questions with Hal Gregersen
Hal Gregersen explores methods for asking better questions to address your biggest challenges. You'll Learn: How to ask better questions The four-minute Question Burst method to spark new ideas How the most creative organizations use questions wisely About Hal: Hal Gregersen is the Executive Director of the MIT Leadership Center and a Senior Lecturer in Leadership and Innovation at the MIT Sloan School of Management where he pursues his vocation of executive teaching, coaching, and research by exploring how leaders in business, government, and society discover provocative new ideas, develop the human and organizational capacity to realize those ideas, and deliver positive, powerful results. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep385 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

384: Bringing More Joy into Work with Bruce Daisley (Host of the Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat podcast)
Vice President of Twitter Bruce Daisley shares the key differences that make the difference between work delight and drudgery. You'll Learn: Two hacks for restoring your personal equilibrium at work The benefits of connecting with your colleagues through laughter Why working more than 40 hours a week is a bad idea About Bruce: As European Vice-President for Twitter and host of the UK’s number one business podcast Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat he is in the centre of the debate about the way work and communication is evolving. Daisley has been one of the Evening Standard’s 1,000 Most Influential Londoners for four years and is one of Debrett’s 500 Most Influential People in Britain. Campaign magazine asserted that Daisley is ‘one of the most talented people in media.’ View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep384 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

383: Driving Adaptability in your Organization with Michael J. Arena
GM’s Chief Talent Officer Michael J. Arena explores the idea of ambidextrous leadership to help lead your organization in its current state and in its future – at the same time.You’ll Learn:1) Ways to positively disrupt the way you work2) Concrete ways to mine the ideas of your organization3) Why conflict is essential to the evolution of ideasAbout MichaelMichael is the Chief Talent Officer for General Motors (GM), where he launched GM2020, a grass roots initiative designed to enable employees to positively disrupt the way they work, which was highlighted in Fast Company and Fortune. Michael is the author of the book Adaptive Space, which is based on a decade long research initiative that won the 2017 Walker Prize from People + Strategy.Items Mentioned in this Show:Michael’s website: https://www.adaptivespace.netMichael’s book: Adaptive SpaceResearch: Agility: It rhymes with stabilityResearch: What Creates Energy in Organizations?Book: Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Adam GrantSelf-assessment: www.NetworkRoles.comView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep383. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

382: The Immense Power of Clarity with Karen Martin
Lean management authority Karen Martin shares how many workplace problems can be solved through better clarity.You’ll Learn:1) Why people fear asking for clarity2) Key clarifying questions that stimulate great thinking3) Why tolerance for ambiguity is actually badAbout KarenKaren Martin, president of the global consulting firm TKMG, Inc., is a leading authority on business performance and Lean management. Known for her keen diagnostic skills and rapid-results approach, Karen and her team have worked with clients such as AT&T, Chevron, Epson, GlaxoSmithKline, International Monetary Fund, Lenovo, Mayo Clinic, Prudential Insurance, Qualcomm, and the United States Department of Homeland Security to develop more efficient work systems, grow market share, solve business problems, and accelerate performance.Items Mentioned in this Show:Karen’s website: www.TKMG.comKaren’s book: Clarity First: How Smart Leaders and Organizations Achieve Outstanding PerformanceKaren’s book: The Outstanding Organization: Generate Business Results by Eliminating Chaos and Building the Foundation for Everyday ExcellenceResearch: Executive Control of Cognitive Processes in Task Switching Book: The Sun Also Rises by Ernest HemingwayTool: SuperhumanTool: www.ClarityFirstQuiz.comView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep382.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

381: Building Your Career upon Dignity and Talent with Soulaima Gourani
Bestselling author and Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum Soulaima Gourani discusses the importance of knowing and owning your own dignity and making the most of what you’re good at. You'll Learn: The mother of all values Three steps for zeroing in on your true talent To clearly distinguish what you enjoy vs. what you’re good at About Soulaima: Soulaima is a TED Talks Mentor and works with corporate clients and world leaders as a World Economic Forum expert in behavioral science and education. She is a two-time author and speaks on the topics of change management, career development, leadership, entrepreneurship, global trade, emotional intelligence and much more. Everything she does always serves a common purpose: to create more innovators, critical thinkers, and problem solvers–more peace in the world. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep381 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

380: The Five Routes to Personal Change with Jane Ransom
Trainer, author, and master hypnotist Jane Ransom discusses how you can remap the brain’s neural pathways toward what you want using self-intelligence and self-hypnosis.You'll Learn:Scientific proof for the effectiveness of hypnosisHow to strengthen the neural pathways to achieve behavioral changeThe interconnectedness of self-discipline and self-forgivenessAbout JaneJane Ransom is a coach, speaker, trainer, master hypnotist, dedicated optimist and an incurable science nerd. The international publisher Quarto Group recently released her book Self-Intelligence: The New Science-Based Approach to Reaching Your True Potential. She helps individuals transform their lives and works with organizations to improve leadership and strengthen employee engagement.Items Mentioned in this Show:Jane’s book: Self-Intelligence: The New Science-Based Approach for Reaching Your True PotentialJane’s website: www.JaneRansom.com Jane’s Self-hypnosis course: https://www.janeransom.com/book-page/ Research: The Perils and Promises of PraiseResearch: The effect of mental practice type on dart-throwing performanceBook: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol DweckBook: Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John RateyBook: The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science by Norman DoidgeBook: The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It by Kelly McGonigalView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep380.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

379: The Four Steps to Creating Chemistry with Others with Barney Feinberg
Veteran life coach Barney Feinberg shares how appreciating your many values can help you better connect with others and facilitate chemistry for smooth working relationships.You’ll Learn:1) How to identify your values from your life’s peak moments2) Approaches for discovering the values of others from what they say3) How we end up settling in our relationshipsAbout Barney:Barney Feinberg began his career as a CPA learning the language of business. At the age of twenty-five, his career journey took him to live in Asia for seven years, where he was COO for a large clothing conglomerate. There he learned how to assimilate into a multitude of cultures, always with the purpose of building strong relationships at work. His career in executive placement began in 1994 and in 2002, he became a certified coach with the Coaches Training Institute. Over the past 25 years he has worked with thousands of executives, coaching them on how to strengthen their chemistry factor for greater success.Items Mentioned in this Show:Barney’s website: www.TheChemistryFactor.comBarney’s book: The Chemistry Factor: Create Powerful Business Relationships for Greater SuccessResearch: Employee Job Satisfaction and Engagement: The Doors of Opportunity are OpenBook: Siddhartha: A Novel by Hermann HesseView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep379.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

378: How to Tackle Uncertainty–and Enjoy It with Josh Kaufman
Josh Kaufman shares his research regarding tackling uncertainty, the value of persistence in new skill acquisition, and best practices for self-directed learning.You’ll Learn:The PICS formula for assessing your goalsThe five parts of every business mental modelHow and Why to pre-commit to learning a new skillAbout JoshJosh’s research focuses on business, skill acquisition, productivity, creativity, applied psychology, and practical wisdom. His unique, multidisciplinary approach to business mastery and rapid skill acquisition has helped millions of readers around the world learn essential concepts and skills on their own terms.Josh’s research has been featured by The New York Times, The BBC, The Wall Street Journal, Time, BusinessWeek, Wired, Fast Company, Financial Times, Lifehacker, CNN, and many others.Josh has been a featured speaker at Stanford University, World Domination Summit, Pioneer Google, and many others. JoshKaufman.net was named one of the “Top 100 Websites for Entrepreneurs” and his TEDx talk was viewed over 12 million times.Items Mentioned in this Show:Josh’s website: www.JoshKaufman.netJosh’s book: How to Fight a Hydra: Face Your Fears, Pursue Your Ambitions, and Become the Hero You Are Destined to BeJosh’s book: The First 20 Hours: How to Learn Anything . . . Fast!Josh’s book: The Personal MBA: Master the Art of BusinessBook: The Snowball System: How to Win More Business and Turn Clients into Raving Fans by Mo BunnellTool: Mojave Audio MA-200View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep378.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

377: How to Disarm the Energy Vampires at Work with Dr. Judith Orloff
New York Times bestselling author and psychiatrist Dr. Judith Orloff shines on light on highly sensitive people, how to connect with them, and how to defend against forces that drain your energy.You’ll Learn:1) The difference between ordinary empathy, highly sensitive people, and empaths2) Two ways to avoid absorbing the emotions of your environment3) The important skills the rest of us can learn from highly sensitive peopleAbout JudithDr. Judith Orloff is a New York Times bestselling author who specializes in treating sensitive people in her Los Angeles based private practice. Dr. Orloff is on the psychiatric clinical faculty at UCLA. Her work has been featured on The Today Show, CNN, PBS, and in USA Today and The Oprah Magazine, and the Los Angeles times.Items Mentioned in this Show:Judith’s book: The Empath’s Survival Guide: Life Strategies for Sensitive PeopleJudith’s website: www.DrJudithOrloff.comBook: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’EngleTool: SharpieView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep377.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

376: How to Become the Success Nobody Saw Coming: Research Insights into “Dark Horses” from Harvard’s Todd Rose
Bestselling author and Harvard professor Todd Rose dissects how Dark Horses became successful and how you can apply their secret to live a reliably fulfilling career and live You'll Learn: The implications of pursuing personal fulfillment vs. power, wealth, or prestige The most important step to understanding what fulfills you Why fulfillment isn’t just for the rich About Todd: Todd Rose was a high school dropout with D- grades and a GPA of 0.9. He caused a ruckus in class and was suspended several times. He married his teenage girlfriend and by the age of 21, was trying to support a wife and two sons on welfare and minimum wage jobs. In less than a decade, Rose was able to turn his life around from a dead-end factory job to the most influential spheres of American academia. Today he’s the director of the Mind, Brain, and Education program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and cofounder of Populace, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming how we learn, work, and live. His previous book, The End of Average, was a best seller and his talks have been featured at TedX, the Aspen Ideas Festival, SXSW, Google, Microsoft, Pixar, Costco, JP Morgan, Chevron, and Colin Powell’s America’s Promise. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep376 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

375: How and Why to Communicate Mindfully with Oren Jay Sofer
Meditation practitioner and author Oren Jay Sofer hashes out the tenets of mindful and non-violent communication to help get ot the heart of every interaction. You’ll Learn: Key steps for getting what you want without causing defensiveness in others Two points of subtext to listen for when someone speaks How to gain emotional agility About Oren Oren Jay Sofer leads retreats and workshops on mindful communication throughout the United States. A member of the Spirit Rock Teachers Council, he holds a degree in comparative religion from columbia University and is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication. Oren also creates mindfulness training programs for apps and organizations. He lives in Richmond, California. View shownotes, links, and transcript at www.awesomeatyourjob.com/ep375 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

374: Future-Proofing Your Career through Three Key Skills with Stephen Warley
Stephen Warley shares the critical skills that keep you valuable in a changing work landscape. You'll Learn: Two exercises for increasing self-awareness Four key questions to ask yourself every single day Why--and how--to embrace discomfort better About Stephen: Stephen Warley has been self-employed for more than a decade, and he shares how to build the life skills that matter for the new nature of work. Stephen helps people build self-awareness and other skills through his writing and coaching work at Life Skills That Matter. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep374 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

373: Getting Consistently Good Results from Yourself and Others with Weldon Long
Weldon Long explains how his FEAR framework helped turn him from three-time ex-convict to a New York Times bestselling author and top sales expert. You'll Learn: How Weldon went from being a dropout and convict to a star salesperson A five-step process for getting what you want from others Achieving more consistent results through the FEAR framework About Weldon: Weldon Long is a high school dropout who spent 13 years in prison for robbery, money laundering, and mail fraud. While in prison, Weldon started studying; earning his GED, BS in Law, and MBA in Management. Then, at 39 years old, Weldon was released. While living in a homeless shelter, Weldon landed a commission-only sales position and quickly became the company's top sales leader. In 2004 he opened his own heating and cooling business and grew it into a multimillion-dollar enterprise. He now trains the sales teams at major Fortune 500 corporations including FedEx, Farmers, and Home Depot. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep373 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

372: How to Take the Work out of Networking with Karen Wickre
Karen Wickre shares ways both introverts and extroverts can grow their networks without that transactional feeling.You’ll Learn:1) A pro-tip for how to build up your network despite social anxiety2) How to farm for contacts instead of hunting for them3) The strength of weak tiesAbout KarenKaren Wickre is the former Editorial Director at Twitter, where she landed after a decade-long career at Google. She is a member of the Board of Visitors for the John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships at Stanford University, and serves on the boards of the International Center for Journalists, the News Literacy Project, and the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. She has been a featured columnist for Wired.com and is a cofounder of Newsgeist, an annual gathering conference fostering new approaches to news and information. She is the author of Taking the Work Out of Networking and lives in San Francisco.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsored Message: Poshmark lets you shop from millions of closets across America – use code job5 for $5 off your first purchaseKaren’s book: Taking the Work out of Networking: An Introvert’s Guide to Making Connections That CountKaren’s website: www.KarenWickre.comResearch: Will This Year’s College Grads Job-Hop More Than Previous Grads?Research: The Strength of Weak TiesBook: Never Eat Alone, Expanded and Updated: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time by Keith FerrazziBook: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan CainBook: The Lonely City: Adventures in the Art of Being Alone by Olivia LaingTool: WhatsAppPrevious episode: 184: Building Your Network Before You Need It with Dr. Ivan MisnerView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep372.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

371: The Keys That Make a Great Team with Don Yaeger
Nationally acclaimed speaker and long-time Sports Illustrated editor Don Yaeger highlights the key differences that make a great team. You'll Learn: How every organization is changing the world in some way Key practices that can bring your team’s “why” to life How great teams address dysfunction About Don: Don Yaeger is a nationally acclaimed inspirational speaker, longtime Associate Editor of Sports Illustrated, and author of over 30 books, eleven of which have become New York Times Best-sellers. His messages focus on achieving greatness. He began his career at the San Antonio Light in Texas, and also worked at the Dallas Morning News and the Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville before going to work for Sports Illustrated. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep371 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

370: Increasing Your Perceived Competence with Jack Nasher
Professor and mentalist Jack Nasher shares compelling research revealing how conveying additional confidence perceived competence. You'll Learn: The two things that enhance your perceived competence and how you can show them How to optimally manage expectations How likability and attractiveness play into perceived competence About Jack: Jack Nasher is on the faculty of Stanford University and the widest read business psychologist in continental Europe. An Oxford graduate, he has worked with the UN, the European Court of Justices, and Skadden. He is the founder of the NASHER Negotiation Institute and is a leading expert on reading and influencing people. A member of the Society of Personality and Social Psychology and a principle practitioner with the Association of Business Psychologists, he has spoken at TEDx and he also performs as a mentalist at the world-renowned Magic Castle in Hollywood. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep370 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

369: Avoiding The Perils of Workplace Technology with Dan Schawbel
New York Times bestselling author Dan Schawbel discusses appropriate uses of technology and how to find fulfillment in your career. You’ll Learn: How to set career expectations Three tips for increasing productivity and improving work relationships How (and when!) to use technology to improve relationships About Dan Dan Schawbel is a New York Times bestselling author, Partner and Research Director at Future Workplace, and the Founder of both Millennial Branding and WorkplaceTrends.com. Through his companies, he’s conducted dozens of research studies and worked with major brands including American Express, GE, Microsoft, Virgin, IBM, Coca Cola and Oracle. Dan has interviewed over 2,000 of the world’s most successful people, including Warren Buffett, Anthony Bourdain, Jessica Alba, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and me! He is the host of “5 Questions with Dan Schawbel”, a podcast where he interviews a variety of world-class humans by asking them 5 questions in less than 15 minutes. In addition, he has written countless articles for Forbes, Fortune, TIME, The Economist, The Harvard Business Review, and others that have combined generated over 15 million views. Schawbel has been profiled or quoted in over 2,000 media outlets. He has been recognized on several lists including Inc. & Forbes Magazines “30 Under 30.” View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep369 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

368: Upgrading Your Productivity through Accountability with Focusmate’s Taylor Jacobson
Focusmate founder and CEO Taylor Jacobson breaks down how tribal psychology and accountability work partners can do wonders for your work and life. You'll Learn: The biggest distraction drivers in the workplace Four streamlined to-do list hacks Why NOT to rely on willpower About Taylor: Taylor is the founder and CEO of Focusmate building productivity software that works when nothing else will. He's a trained executive coach with clients like Yale, Cornell, and Wharton, a wannabe adventurer and a recovering pizza addict turned holistic health aspirant. For transcript , links, and shownotes, visit www.awesomeatyourjob.com/ep368. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

367: How to Project Vocal Confidence with Allison Shapira
Speech coach and ex-opera singer Allison Shapira teaches tips and tricks for better projecting your voice. You'll Learn: How you’re likely breathing wrong and what to do about it Three ways the power of your voice is reduced The key things most people neglect when preparing for a speech About Allison: Allison is the CEO/Founder of Global Public Speaking LLC. A former opera singer and TEDx speaker, she teaches at the Harvard Kennedy School and offers keynote speeches, workshops, and executive coaching for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and nonprofits around the world. Allison works with global brands as a highly-rated speaker, trainer, and executive coach. She also travels around the world teaching leadership communication to help women leaders grow their business, run for office, or launch a nonprofit. She holds a master’s in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School, is a member of the National Speakers Association, and is an internationally-renowned singer/songwriter who uses music as a way to help others find their voice and their courage to speak. She speaks Italian and Hebrew and has studied 8 other languages. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep367 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

366: Mastering Conversations through Compassionate Curiosity with Kwame Christian
Negotiate Anything podcast host Kwame Christian lays out the compassionate curiosity framework and how to apply it to negotiations with others and with yourself for any aspect of your life. You'll Learn: How and why to deal with our “inner toddler” in high-stakes conversations How being persuadable makes you persuasive Two key phrases for when you don’t know what to say About Kwame: Kwame is a corporate attorney with a passion for using negotiation and the psychology of persuasion to help clients get the best deals possible. HisTEDx Talk, Finding Confidence in Conflict, was viewed over 24,000 times in 24 hours and Kwame also hosts the top negotiation podcast in the country, Negotiate Anything. The show has been downloaded over 250,000 times and is a resource for business professionals in over 140 different countries. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep365 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

365: How to Switch to a Completely Different Career with Dr. Dawn Graham
Wharton Career Director and Author of Switchers Dr. Dawn Graham shows how to make yourself an attractive candidate during a career switch. You'll Learn: The number one advantage of being a switcher Three tips for rebranding yourself on LinkedIn How to answer the “Why do you want this job?” question About Dawn: Dr. Dawn Graham is a career switch coach, Wharton Lecturer & EMBA Career Director, author, licensed psychologist, Forbes contributor, and Sirius XM Radio Host of the popular "Career Talk" show. She combines her experience as an Expert Career Coach, Licensed Psychologist, and Former Recruiter to give career switchers the strategies they need to break through obstacles and land the job they want. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep365 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

364: Overcoming Overwhelm with Tonya Dalton (Host of the Productivity Paradox podcast)
inkWELL Press Founder & CEO Tonya Dalton gives her take on being more productive daily by figuring out and focusing on your passions instead of on other people’s fires. You'll Learn: Where overwhelm truly comes from How to craft the three components of your personal North Star Approaches for doing a brain dump that boosts productivity About Tonya: Tonya Dalton is a highly sought-after productivity expert and successful entrepreneur. Tonya started her current business, inkWELL Press, in 2014 and quickly built it into a seven-figure company providing organizational tools & education to thousands of people around the globe. Her goal is to help you use the power of productivity to achieve your dreams and find fulfillment in all aspects of your life. She’s also the host of Productivity Paradox. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep364 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

363: Three Ways to Increase Your Pay (and Make it Go Farther) with Andy Hill (Host of the Marriage, Kids, and Money Podcast)
Andy Hill shares how he got his pay bumped in three different ways...and how to keep that money from flowing out. You'll Learn: How to figure out when you should change companies Tips to boost the trait that helps you get a pay bump The best mental trick for saving money About Andy: Andy Hill is award-winning corporate event marketing professional that has managed programs for luxury brands such as Gulfstream, Bentley and Audi of America. During his 15-year career, he's grown from entry level to Director level by exceeding his client's and his management's expectations each year. Andy also hosts a podcast called Marriage, Kids and Money that helps young families grow their wealth. The podcast was nominated by Plutus as "Best New Personal Finance Podcast" in 2017. He has partnered with brands such as Quicken Loans, Credit Sesame and Tomorrow to spread a message of financial wellness and security. His podcast and blog can be found at MarriageKidsandMoney.com and you can connect with Andy professionally on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrussellhill View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep363 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

362 : Taking Control of Your Interactions with Maryann Karinch
Maryann Karinch shares how to give information-rich responses and make connections that will steer conversations and interactions in your favor. You'll Learn: The difference between answering vs. responding Three ways to use keywords for memorability Body language tips for forming a connection About Maryann: Maryann Karinch has written numerous books on human behavior and health, including eight with Gregory Hartley that feature insights into reading and using body language. She uses this expertise in coaching business executives, law enforcement personnel, and other professionals in detecting deceit, defusing tense situations, and negotiating with both friendly and hostile sources. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep362 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

361: Communicating In the Language of Leadership with Chris Westfall
Communications expert and pitch champion Chris Westfall illustrates how leadership is a language of the heart and how to achieve it through a perspective change. You'll Learn: The three ways that people listen to each other Two ‘you’ phrases that will help you get what you want The thought that makes the impossible possible About Chris: Chris is national pitch champion and an award-winning MBA instructor at a top-20 program, He’s the official ‘pitch coach’ at the fifth-largest university in the USA – where his strategies have helped raise over $30 million for student start ups. Originally from Chicago, Chris resides in Houston, TX with his wife and two daughters, and is an avid supporter of the performing and visual arts. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep361 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

360: Five Principles for Accelerating Your Career with G2 Crowd’s Ryan Bonnici
G2 Crowd Chief Marketing Officer Ryan Bonnici shares his five steps for figuring out and advancing along your career path. You'll Learn: Two core principles for mastering your craft How to get good at giving and receiving feedback Two LinkedIn tricks that make all the difference About Ryan: Ryan Bonnici is the Chief Marketing Officer of G2 Crowd, where he's driving growth of the world's leading B2B technology review platform that's helping more than 1.5 million business professionals make informed purchasing decisions every single month. Prior to G2 Crowd, Ryan held several leadership roles in some of the most well-recognized companies in the tech industry. He served as the senior director of global marketing at HubSpot, where his efforts led to triple-digit growth for the company's marketing related sales. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep360 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

359: Overcoming the Fear of Speaking Up with Karin Hurt
Karin Hurt discusses how the fear of speaking up hampers organizational growth and what you can do about it. You'll Learn: Three steps for overcoming the fear of speaking up Approaches to encourage others speak up using the only UGLY framework The primary way we dampen the willingness of others to speak up About Karin: Karin has over two decades of experience in customer service, sales, and human resources. She’s the award-winning author of two books: Winning Well: A Manager’s Guide to Getting Results-Without Losing Your Soul and Overcoming an Imperfect Boss. A former Verizon Wireless executive, Karin transformed customer service outsourcing (96M calls/year) to reach parity in quality with internal centers and developed a leading sales team that won the President’s Award for Customer Growth. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep359 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

358: Solving the Five Problems of Virtual Communication with Dr. Nick Morgan
Communication expert Dr. Nick Morgan describes how the five problems of virtual communication have made the world angrier over the last decade, and what to do about it. You'll Learn: The magic question that bridges much of the virtual gap How bad online behavior is leaking into face-to-face communication How video calls confuse our sixth sense and exhaust us About Nick: Dr. Nick Morgan is one of America’s top communication theorists and coaches. A passionate teacher, he is committed to helping people find clarity in their thinking and ideas – and then delivering them with panache. He has been commissioned by Fortune 50 companies to write for many CEOs and presidents. He has coached people to give Congressional testimony, to appear on the Today Show, and to deliver an unforgettable TED talk. He has worked widely with political and educational leaders. And he has himself spoken, led conferences, and moderated panels at venues around the world. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep358 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

357: The Six Morning Habits of High Performers with Hal Elrod (Host of Achieve Your Goals podcast)
Miracle Morning author Hal Elrod condensed the six habits of the most successful people in history into the SAVERS acronym and describes how they changed his life—and how they can change yours, too. You'll Learn: Approaches for silence that generate new ideas How NOT to do affirmations The impact of tiny amounts of exercise About Hal: He is one of the highest rated keynote speakers in America, creator of one of the fastest growing and most engaged online communities in existence and author of one of the highest rated, best-selling books in the world, The Miracle Morning—which has been translated into 27 languages, has over 2,000 five-star Amazon reviews and is practiced daily by over 500,000 people in 70+ countries. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep357 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

356: Living Out the Wisdom of Napoleon Hill with Jeffrey Gitomer (Host of the Sell or Die podcast)
“King of Sales” Jeffrey Gitomer discusses his new book Truthful Living, a compilation if the wisdom of Napoleon Hill. He also hashes out his tips for persuasion and personal development. You'll Learn: Why Napoleon Hill is still worth listening to 100 years later The number one thing people don’t do that will benefit them The five most important words in the English language according to Napoleon Hill About Jeffrey: Jeffrey Gitomer is the New York Times bestselling author of some 15 books on personal development, attitude, and sales, including The Sales Bible, The Little Gold Book of Yes! Attitude, 21.5 Unbreakable Laws of Selling, and award-winning The Little Red Book of Selling, which has sold more than five million copies worldwide and is cited as an essential work in The 100 Best Business Books of All Time. Widely known as the King of Sales, Gitomer is a dynamic keynote speaker whose social media footprint reaches millions. He is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep356 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

355: Channeling Emotions Productively with Hitendra Wadhwa
Columbia Business School professor Hitendra Wadhwa defines inner mastery and shows how to achieve it. You'll Learn: The five pillars of inner mastery Key questions and framework for daily reflection Two strategies for redirecting your emotions positively About Hitendra: Hitendra Wadhwa is Professor of Practice at Columbia Business School and founder of the Institute for Personal Leadership (IPL). Hitendra graduated from the University of Delhi in mathematics and received his MBA and a PhD in Management from MIT. He has received the 2015 Executive-MBA Commitment to Excellence Award, the 2012 Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence, and the 2008 Columbia Marketing Association Award for the Most Dynamic and Engaging Professor. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep355 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

354: Establishing Evening Routines to Optimize the Day Ahead with Jarrod Warren
Success 101 podcaster Jarrod Warren details an evening routine that will grant you a deep, restful sleep—and a successful way to tackle your day. You'll Learn: How to turn stress around with your perspective Eight tips for a solid evening routine and quality sleep Why to consider taping your mouth shut, literally About Jarrod: Jarrod is the managing director of a financial planning practice and hosts the Success 101 podcast. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep354 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.