How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Master resilience trainer and former drill instructor Sean Douglas shares lessons on overcoming a self-defeating mindset and growing in the midst of adversity.You’ll Learn:Why you should develop a gratitude habitHow to get over self-defeating behaviorApproaches for sustaining your energy throughout the dayAbout SeanSean Douglas was born in Detroit, MI, July 23, 1983. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a Certified Master Resilience Trainer, and a professional Inspirational Speaker. Sean spent four years as a Drill Instructor in Air Force Basic Training where he developed over 500 young men and women into military leaders. Not surprisingly, he is energetic and passionate about inspiring others to succeed. Sean’s interactive training develops the participants’ skill in the mental, physical, social, and spiritual domains of resilience, and leaves people better equipped to manage change effectively.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: Sean Douglas SpeaksBook: Decisions by Sean DouglasBook: The Happiness Advantage by Shawn AchorBook: The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and Tony ShwartzBook: Miracle Morning by Hal ElrodBook: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale CarnegieView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep98See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ActiveInbox founder Andy Mitchell shares insights gleaned from years of collaborating with the many diverse users of his email and task management software product.You’ll Learn:Why email won’t die for a while… and what to do in the meantimeWhy we experience euphoria at an empty inbox, and how to get there more oftenHow to avoid the productivity death spiral triggered by working lateAbout AndyAndy Mitchell is the founder of ActiveInbox for Gmail, an email tool and task manager combined into one. He maintains an ethos of ‘leaving more in the world than I take out of it.’ Day to day, he’s trying to ensure the team is all pulling in the same direction to craft the best product they can. Prior to ActiveInbox, he worked in a number of high-tech roles at LocallyCompared, ProductiveFirefox, Dakin Flathers, and MeeCard.Items Mentioned in this Show:Tool: ActiveInboxBook: The Winner Effect by Ian RobertsonBook: The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan HaidtBook: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep97See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Colonel Jill Morgenthaler draws from her vast experiences to combine broad wisdom principles with tactical tips that are valuable both on the battlefield and in the workforce.You’ll Learn:What it takes to stare down Saddam HusseinThe effects of radiating confidence – and how to do itHow to succeed in any project with several courses of actionAbout Colonel JillColonel Jill Morgenthaler was one of the first women to enter an experimental class for women in the US Army ROTC and train as an equal with men. She was the first woman Battalion Commander in the 88th Regional Support Command Division and the first Brigade Commander in the 84th Division. She was also the first woman to be put in charge of Homeland Security for the state of Illinois. She received the Bronze Star and the Legion of Merit for her leadership. During her military career, Colonel Jill led hundreds of men and women around the world in war and peace. She is a sought-after keynote speaker and author of the book The Courage to Take Command: Leadership Lessons from a Military Trailblazer.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: ColonelJill.comBook: The Courage to Take Command: Leadership Lessons from a Military Trailblazer by Jill MorgenthalerWebsite: AvanooAudiobook: Alexander Hamilton by Ron ChernowView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep96See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eliot Wagonheim deconstructs how to achieve goals and offers a useful mindset to adopt in order advance in the right direction.You’ll Learn:Why you should switch to the Fire, Aim… Ready mindsetWhy you should rethink doing your yearly evaluationAn innovative way for sketching out expectationsAbout EliotEliot Wagonheim is a speaker, strategist, author, educator and business lawyer with thirty years experience helping clients embrace, rather than inhibit, innovation. Through his Outlawyer platform, Eliot serves as a confidante, mentor, strategist and sounding board for guiding entrepreneurs and organizational leaders for companies of every size across diverse industries, and brings humor, real world experience and an entrepreneurial spirit to everything he does.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: farsightedbusiness.comBook: Fire, Aim… Ready by Eliot WagonheimBook: Life of Pi by Yann MartelBook: Essentialism by Greg McKeownApp: TodoistApp: 10% Happier: Meditation for Fidgety SkepticsView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep95See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fashion guru Sharon Haver offers perspective on how to make people look powerful and professional at work.You’ll Learn:Three key ingredients to a style upgrade that will make you look knowledgeable and professionalHow to find a wardrobe that fits comfortably, looks good and doesn’t break the bankWhy dressing how you want to be perceived is critical About SharonSharon Haver teaches professionals to look like they’re worth it, so that they can create a relevant, authentic modern image. Halfway through her three-decade career in style, she left the lure of being a New York fashion stylist to help professionals make the most of what they’ve got. She founded FocusOnStyle.com in 1999. Although her impressive resume looks like a who’s who of media household names, her heart is with helping entrepreneurs refine their chic style to confidently pull their look together with ease.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: focusonstyle.comWebsite: stylewordbook.comBook: Style Word: Fashion Quotes for Real Style by Sharon HaverBook: The Way You Do Anything Is The Way You Do Everything by Suzanne Evans.Book: Details Men’s Style Manual: The Ultimate Guide for Making Your Clothes Work For You by Daniel PerezView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep94See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robert D. Smith counts up the days and gives pro-tips on how to make each one count.You’ll Learn:Two questions to ensure you’re not wasting timeA fun framework for tackling big projectsHow to trick yourself into feeling more excited about the task before youAbout RobertRobert D. Smith (TheRobertD) has managed and overseen the career of Andy Andrews, a three-time New York Times best-selling author. He has served as a private consultant to numerous best-selling authors, speakers, entertainers, and cutting edge organizations, educating them on the unique methods he has employed to sustain massive success and growth across multiple industries for his entire career.Robert is the author of 20,000 Days and Counting: The Crash Course for Mastering Life Right Now, a simple guide to injecting meaning into every second you live for the rest of your life.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: www.therobertd.comBook: 20,000 Days and Counting: The Crash Course For Mastering Your Life Right Now by Robert D. SmithBook: The Traveler’s Gift: Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success by Andy AndrewsBook: Go for No! Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get There by Andrea WaltzBook: The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og MandinoBook series: The Left Behind Series Complete Set, Volumes 1-16 by Jerry JenkinsView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep93See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stacey Dyer shares how she applied best thinking practices to planning a kick ass wedding, and how we can use the same techniques to plan anything.You’ll Learn:How to avoid future mishaps with the time machine methodologyA 5-card hand that you should have in your back pocket to spark great ideas and solutionsBest practices for self-motivationAbout StaceyStacey Dyer is currently a corporate Director of Customer Experience Design. Stacey is grateful for the mentors she’s had in her career, and thus strives to provide guidance and insight that reflects professional care and expertise. Outside of work, Stacey can be found in vocal sessions within the down tempo, jazz, and EDM space (in addition to running and practicing yoga) or writing blog posts (staceysdiylife.com) and books (Astro-Wed.com).Prior to her current role, Stacey’s previous experience runs the gamut of in-house to agency side, working with a diverse array of clients from liquor and cigars to healthcare and youth non-profits.Items Mentioned in this Show:Book: AstroWed: The Universe’s Most Kick-ass Wedding Planning Workbook by Stacey DyerWebsite: OffbeatBride.comBook: Upward Spiral by Alex KorbBook: Originals by Adam GrantBook: Blue Mind by Wallace NicholsBook: Zag by Marty NeumeierWebsite: StaceyDyer.comWebsite: Astro-wed.comView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep92See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Dolan shows us the way to deeper development as truly productive professionals.You’ll Learn:Pitfalls to look out for that hinder a deeper developmentWhat’s a “positive no” how to deliver oneTips and tricks to upgrade your workflow processAbout MichaelBefore he found his calling as an executive coach, Michael spent 15 years in corporate management, leading teams in the advertising, consumer marketing, and design industries, where he gained deep appreciation for the intense personal and organizational demands that successful executives must meet everyday. Michael has five years of experience as a Senior Coach and Director of Business Development for Coaching Services at The David Allen Company.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: trulyproductive.comBook: The Power of a Positive No: How to Say No and Still Get to Yes by William UryBook: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David AllenBook: The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success by Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman, and Kaley Warner KlempOnline Scheduling: ScheduleOnceOnline Scheduling: CalendlyView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep91See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Maneesh Sethi proves that a little shock goes a long way and shares other hacks for forming great habits.You’ll Learn:Helpful things to do everyday to make your day go smootherFundamental questions to ask to realign yourself with your goalsHow to hack your emotionsAbout ManeeshManeesh Singh Sethi is an American author and internet entrepreneur. He authored Game Programming for Teens when he was sixteen years old. He is best known as the founder of the behavior modification wristband Pavlok, launched in 2013. Sethi is the chairman and chief executive officer of Behavioral Technology Group, Inc.Items Mentioned in this Show:Gadget: PavlokBook: The Culture Code by Clotaire RepailleBlog: Hack the System: Cheat Codes for LifeBook: The Ultimate Introduction to NLP by Richard Bandler App: TodoistApp: Rescue TimeView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep90See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Farnoosh Brock shares key lifestyle shifts to help make you healthier and more productive.You’ll Learn:How being healthier will make you accomplish more in a shorter amount of timeOptimal options to integrate into your 15-minute morning routineApproaches to finding, developing, and building confidenceAbout FarnooshFarnoosh Brock is an entrepreneur, author, and business coach. After a successful corporate career at a Fortune 100, she started Prolific Living Inc. to fulfill her diverse entrepreneurial passions. She helps business owners and executives achieve new heights of success in their businesses and their health, to maintain a balanced life. When she is not serving her clients, Farnoosh is traveling extensively and stays devoted to her daily yoga practice.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: ProlificLiving.comBook: The Artist’s Way by Julia CameronBreathing technique: PranayamaBook: The Power of Full Engagement by Tony SchwartzWebsite: TheEnergyProject.comBook: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik BackmanTool: TodoistSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Science genius Dan Caspi talks automation, software, and why we shouldn’t be afraid to learn a little code.You’ll Learn:Processes that you can automate that you didn’t know you needed toNifty hacks to help you maximize ExcelA checklist to serve your need for computer speed.About DanDan has a PhD. In Organic Chemistry and is a senior scientist at AbbVie. He is also currently serving in a hybrid Process Chemistry/Chemical Engineering position as a member of the Center for Reaction Engineering.Dan is highly proficient with technology, programming (Perl, Python, PHP, JS, HTML) and computers, and is the computer genius behind Element 26, a boutique computer consulting company based in Evanston, Illinois.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: Element26.netApplication: AutomatorProgramming Language: AppleScriptSoftware: Anti-MalwareAuthor: Malcolm GladwellArticle: Solid State Drive vs. Hard Disk DriveView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep88See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michelle Gielan returns with even more ways to spread positive energy for positive results.You’ll Learn:The ABCs to formulating solutionsHow to weaken the power of negative thoughtsKeeping up to date with current events while remaining positive About MichelleMichelle Gielan, national CBS News anchor turned positive psychology researcher, is the bestselling author of Broadcasting Happiness.Michelle is the Founder of the Institute for Applied Positive Research and is partnered with Arianna Huffington to study how transformative stories fuel success. She is an Executive Producer of “The Happiness Advantage” Special on PBS and a featured professor in Oprah’s Happiness course.Michelle holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, and her research and advice have received attention from The New York Times, Washington Post, FORBES, CNN, FOX, and Harvard Business Review.Items Mentioned in this Show:TV Show: Inspire Happiness with Michelle Gielan and Shawn AchorWebsite: broadcastinghappiness.comVideo Workshop: Inspire HappinessOrganization: Solutions Journalism NetworkTED Talk: Amy CuddyBook: The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah DiesenView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep87See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lawyer Kwame Christian guides us through effective persuasion and negotiation in any situation. You'll Learn: The first crucial step to negotiation How to discover your limits by practicing rejection therapy What it takes to be a confident, powerful negotiator About Kwame Kwame Christian is passionate about teaching business professionals how to negotiate and be more persuasive. He sees himself as a professional problem solver and works with businesses and individuals to come up with tailored negotiation solutions to improve the bottom line and resolve conflict. Kwame is an attorney at The Christian Law Office, specializing in business law for startups and entrepreneurs. He is a Legal Analyst at the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at the Ohio State University, focusing on health disparities and the social and political structures that create and maintain them. He is a consultant at the American Negotiation Institute and produces “Negotiation for Entrepreneurs” the top negotiation podcast on iTunes. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep86 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Graphic designer Prescott Perez-Fox gets creative in finding solutions to getting in the zone, maintaining a smooth workflow, and more.You’ll Learn:Great habits that your future self will thank you forHow small rituals will help your team power through a projectThe classic/evolutionary/revolutionary system for generating broad alternativesAbout PrescottPrescott Perez-Fox is a New Jersey-based graphic designer and brand developer with more than 14 years of experience in branding, packaging, graphic design, and web design. Following varied experience working in-house for agencies, and as a freelancer, Prescott created his business, Starship Design, to work directly with small business and startup clients. Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: Busy CreatorWebsite: Starship DesignBook: The Culture Code by Clotaire RapailleAudiobook: The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey NiffeneggerSoftware: TextExpanderView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep85See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lawyer and mentoring enthusiast Jolene Blackbourn makes the case for helping others to help ourselves.You’ll Learn:What you think you know about your job, but you actually don’tHow not to add a task to your to-do listA drag and drop tip to collecting praiseAbout JoleneJolene has been an in-house attorney with a major insurance company for almost 10 years. She serves as a mentor to many new attorneys and helps prospective law students determine whether law school is right for them. She also coaches a youth soccer team.Items Mentioned in this Show:Jolene’s Twitter: @JoleneAndOilsJolene’s Pinterest: jolene1209Jolene’s Email: [email protected]: OverdriveView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep84See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Public Relations whiz Mac Prichard shares how to grow your network by building lasting relationships and responding with generosity. You'll Learn How to navigate the “hidden” job market The step-by-step of a successful informational interview How to grow your network with generosity About Mac Mac is the founder and president of Prichard Communications, a public relations agency that serves top-tier foundations, nonprofits and purpose driven brands across the country. He provides strategic counsel to Prichard’s clients and leads the agency’s crisis communications, government relations and business development work. He speaks regularly on social change communications to national and local groups across the country. He also publishes Mac's List, an online community where professionals find rewarding, interesting jobs and employers find the best possible candidates. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep83 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Professor and author Mark Allen presents different opportunities to climb the corporate ladder, even if you don’t want to be a manager.You’ll Learn:1. Alternatives to the traditional managerial track2. Why going for manager may not be optimal…even if you’re a top performer3. Means of valuing your team in the workplaceAbout MarkDr. Mark Allen is an educator, speaker, consultant, and author who specializes in talent management and corporate universities. He is the author of Aha Moments in Talent Management and the co-author and editor of The Next Generation of Corporate Universities, and The Corporate University Handbook. He has also written numerous articles in practitioner and academic publications.Mark is a professor at Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management. He is also a senior faculty member of the Human Capital Institute, a senior associate with the Kiely Group, and has taught for Vatel University and the American Management Association.Items Mentioned in this Show:Book: Aha Moments in Talent Management: A Business Fable With Practical Exercises by Mark AllenBook: The One Thing You Need to Know… About Great Managing, Great Leading, and Sustained Individual Success by Marcus BuckinghamBook: The Smartest Guys in the Room: The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron by Bethany McLean & Peter ElkindWebsite: PreziEmail: [email protected] transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep82See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dave Nevogt’s company Hubstaff earns its revenue from observing how people work. Here’s what he has learned about workers’ best practices along the way.You’ll Learn:Two questions to ask yourself before handing over your deliverablesOne quick trick to get 1,000 LinkedIn connections in 60 minutesAn improved approach to initiating tasks that delights managers and stretches employeesAbout DaveDave Nevogt is the co-founder of Hubstaff.com which helps virtual teams communicate better through automatic time tracking and activity tracking. He’s been running online businesses since he was 23, and now manages a team of 30 remote employees. Dave has been honored as one of Indianapolis’s top 40 under 40 entrepreneurs, and focuses on teaching others to manage remote teams. His writing can be found here.Items Mentioned in this Show:Software: HubstaffSoftware: BasecampSoftware: TrelloSoftware: AsanaSoftware: RapportiveSoftware: Pivotal TrackerBook: The 80/20 Principle by Richard KochView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep81See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author Jay Papasan helps to zero in on that one thing that matters most. You'll Learn: 1. The key question you must ask yourself to unlock your “one thing” About Jay Jay Papasan is the co-author of the bestseller The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results with Gary Keller. He also worked as an editor at Harper-Collins Publishers. Jay also co-owns a successful real estate team affiliated with Keller Williams Realty with his wife Wendy in Austin, Texas. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep80 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Podcaster and speaker Jeff Sanders offers pro-tips to reaching your grandest goals, one good morning at a time. You'll Learn 3 best practices that will sustain your energy all day Perspectives on when to handle email How to conquer your ultimate goal, one quarter at a time About Jeff Jeff Sanders is a keynote speaker, creator of the 47 Strategies Productivity Self-Assessment, and author of the best-selling and award-winning book on productivity, The 5 AM Miracle: Dominate Your Day Before Breakfast. Jeff is also the host of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast, which has ranked #1 in iTunes in the Self-Help and Business categories, been nominated for 4 Podcast Awards, and exceeded 3 million downloads. He is a 10-time marathon runner, personal development junkie, and passionate raw vegan. Every week you can find Jeff writing and speaking at JeffSanders.com. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep79 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We got “meta” with Podcasting Hall of Famer Rob Walch who shares principles of successful podcasters that apply to the workplace.You’ll Learn:Pro-tips on nailing your presentationsHow to bolster your communication by forgetting yourselfWhy you should start your own podcast right nowAbout RobRob Walch was inducted into the Podcasting Hall of Fame in 2016. Rob Walch saved his life, marriage, and career with podcasting. Rob is the Vice President of Podcaster Relations for Libsyn (LSYN). Prior to joining Libsyn in 2007, he was President and founder of podCast411, Inc. Rob is co-author of the book Tricks of the Podcasting Masters an editors pick as a Top 10 Reference book by Amazon.com. Rob was listed as the 5th most influential person in podcasting according to the book “Podcasting for Dummies”.Items Mentioned in this Show:Podcast: podCast411Podcast: Today in iOSPodcast: Sisters of FlowPodcast: Dan Carlin’s Hardcore HistoryPodcast: LorePodcast: RevolutionsPodcast: School of PodcastingPodcast: Manager ToolsApp: EvernoteApp: SoundSoapView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep78See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ambassador of Happiness Maura Sweeney paves the way to more productive outcomes in the workplace by creating a happier environment.You’ll Learn:Effective remedies for stress addictionMethods to countering a negative environmentHow to turn your adversaries into allies by challenging while advocatingAbout MauraPodcaster, international speaker, Huffington Post contributor and creator of the Foundations of Happiness eCourse, Maura Sweeney guides others on the path of “Living Happy – Inside Out.” Armed with decades of experience as a law school “escapee”, a corporate manager and a home schooling mom, Maura launched out at midlife to pursue her dream vocation. A world traveler and trademarked Ambassador of Happiness®, Maura is a popular media guest sharing unifying “good news” perspectives with the world.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: Maura4U.comBook: The Happiness Advantage by Shawn AchorBook: Favorite Happiness Quotes by Maura SweeneyCourse: Foundations of HappinessPodcast: Maura Sweeney: Living Happy Inside OutTV Series: Nathan for YouView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep77See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comparably co-founder and CEO Jason Nazar shines a light on employer and employee best practices. You'll Learn Two big mistakes that are stopping you from advancing in your career Guidance in your search for finding and keeping mentors Two transformational questions that you should ask yourself everyday About Jason Jason Nazar is one of the most active tech entrepreneurs and investors in southern California, and is a popular contributor for Wall Street Journal, Forbes, INC, and Business Insider. He’s founder/CEO of Comparably, an online platform that makes workplace compensation and culture dramatically more transparent. Prior to Comparably, he founded Docstoc -- the largest small business content site with over 50 million members -- before he sold it to Intuit in 2013 for a reported $50M. Named one of the most admired CEOs by the Los Angeles Business Journal, Jason is currently Entrepreneur in Residence for the City of Los Angeles, appointed by Mayor Garcetti. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep76 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Intuition expert Lynn Robinson shows how to access the wisdom of your gut.You’ll Learn:Scientific discoveries about neurons in your stomach and why they matterWays to stop intuition-killers when brainstorming in a groupChecks and balances so you’re not going astray with intuitionAbout LynnLynn Robinson is one of America’s leading experts on the topic of intuition and has been sought out internationally for her advice on the topic. She’s the author of Put Your Intuition to Work. She’s a popular and widely recognized author and speaker who works with businesses and individuals as a trusted advisor, offering valuable insights into goals, decisions and strategies.Her books have been translated into more than a dozen languages. She’s been featured in the Boston Globe, USA Today, and the Chicago Tribune, and has been a guest on many national radio and television programs, including ABC and Fox News.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: Lynn RobinsonBook: Put Your Intuition to Work by Lynn RobinsonBook: How To Listen To Your Inner CEO by Lynn RobinsonBook: Six Ways to Supercharge Your Intuition by Lynn RobinsonBook: Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan JeffersBook: Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm GladwellBook: The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph MurphyWebsite: Full SlateFacebook: Lynn A. RobinsonTwitter: Lynn A. RobinsonView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep75See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Inspiring team-builder Thomas Mangum shares what it REALLY takes to have a championship team. You'll Learn The three key ingredients of a championship team. The basic two-part equation for modeling champions. How to turn breakdowns into breakthroughs. About Thomas Thomas draws on over 30 years of experience helping leading companies build championship teams that win. His client roster includes Boeing, Cisco, Oracle, Sony, Shell, DuPont, Northrop Grumman, Liberty Mutual, Johnson & Johnson, Volkswagen, Bose and many more. As a​ dynamic speaker, a memorable facilitator, and provocative coach, he draws on diverse experiences as an entrepreneur, military interrogator, and radio show host. Thomas is known for his team-building training that he brings to world-class brands across the globe. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep74 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Professor John Kotter walks through the essential components of successful change. You’ll Learn The eight critical steps for sparking change in your organization How you can test drive ideas for your organization at a lower risk How you can find inspiring mentors About John Regarded by many as the worldwide authority on leadership and change, Dr. John Kotter is a New York Times best-selling author, award winning business and management thought leader, business entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, and Harvard Professor. His ideas and books, as well as the company he founded, Kotter International, have helped mobilize people around the world to better lead organizations and their own lives, in an era of increasingly rapid change. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep73 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lisa Bodell shares pro-tips on how to declutter our work lives to better focus on what truly matters.You’ll Learn:Tools to eliminate unnecessary complexity in the workplaceA methodology to reclaim 50% of your time spent in meetingsThe optimal attitude that gets your bosses to notice and value youAbout LisaLisa Bodell serves as a global council member of the World Economic Forum; and has helped thousands of senior leaders ignite innovation at Bloomberg, Pfizer, Lockheed Martin, and many others. She has been rated as a top speaker at Google’s client events and is the author of the best-selling book Kill the Company: End the Status Quo, Start an Innovation Revolution, which won the 2014 Axiom Best Business Book Award and was voted Best Business Book by USA Book News and Booz & Co. Her new book, Why Simple Wins, releases October 2016. Lisa is an advisor on the boards of the Association of Professional Futurists; and Novartis’ Diversity and Inclusion Board in Basel, Switzerland. Among her many academic activities, Lisa has taught innovation and creativity at both American and Fordham Universities.Items Mentioned in this Show:Book: Why Simple Wins by Lisa BodellWebsite: Future ThinkTwitter: @LisaBodellBook: Originals by Adam GrantView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep72See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Career coach Angela Copeland shows how to take charge and proactively, intentionally manage your career. You'll learn Warning signs that you’re under appreciated at your job and how to deal A simple, powerful way to highlight your progress and set yourself apart at work Effective interview tactics About Angela Angela Copeland is a career coach and CEO at her firm, Copeland Coaching. She is host of the Copeland Coaching Podcast, columnist for the Career Corner newspaper column, and author of career e-book Breaking The Rules & Getting The Job. Angela’s personal career background gives her the breadth to help job seekers with a variety of different needs, including finding the right job, interviewing, and offer negotiation. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep71 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author Rebecca Morgan shares how you can provide the best service to your customers – internal and external.You’ll Learn:Overlooked tactics to better serve your customersThe step-by-step of calming upset customersHow to deal with workplace conflictAbout RebeccaRebecca Morgan, CSP, CMC, is an international speaker, trainer and consultant specializing in creating innovative solutions for workplace effectiveness challenges. She’s appeared on 60 Minutes, Oprah, the Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio and USA Today as well as international media.Rebecca is the bestselling author of 26 books, including Calming Upset Customers, Grow Your Key Talent, Remarkable Customer Service … and Disservice and her just-released book, Extraordinary Leadership Lessons from Everyday People.She partners with clients to accomplish high ROI on their key-talent development projects. Since 1980 she’s transformed executives, managers, salespeople and customer support staff into much more effective workplace contributors.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: www.rebeccamorgan.comBook: Remarkable Customer Service… and Disservice by Rebecca Morgan Book: Calming Upset Customers by Rebecca Morgan Book: Making a Living Without a Job by Barbara WinterBook: Excuse Me, Your Life is Waiting  by Lynn GrabhornBook: Extraordinary Leadership Lessons from Everyday People by Rebecca MorganView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep70See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bestselling rhetorician Jay Heinrichs shows just how powerful and fun this ancient art can be. You'll learn How shifting tenses can ease tensions A huge tip from Donald Trump about speaking in 12-second periods The essential steps of making a persuasive argument About Jay Jay Heinrichs is the author of the bestselling book, Thank You for Arguing: What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion. His most recent book, Word Hero, teaches how to craft memorable content. Combining tested tools of classical rhetoric with modern neuroscience, Jay has given presentations, workshops, and consults around the world. Jay has served clients including Southwest Airlines, NASA, the Pentagon, Walmart, Ogilvy UK, Mindshare, the National Association of Realtors, Harvard, Dartmouth, University of Virginia, Beachbody, and Kaiser Permanente.He maintains one of the leading language websites, Figarospeech.com, along with Arguelab.com.With more than 30 years in publishing as a writer, editor, and executive, Jay has written for several dozen publications, from The New York Times Magazine to Reader’s Digest. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep69 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Molly Fletcher, the sports agent known as “the female Jerry Maguire,” shares key ingredients to stardom gleaned from her experience working with superstar athletes and business folk.You’ll Learn:Two key practices Molly sees in all her star athletes that make them greatThe critical trait needed to maintaining strong workplace relationshipsA simple trick to use in negotiations to make them less nerve-wracking and more successfulAbout MollyDubbed by CNN “the female Jerry Maguire,” Fletcher rose to the top of a male-dominated field to become a leading ($500 million lifetime contracts) sports agent with unique access to hundreds of successful athletes, coaches, and broadcasters across the sports of baseball, basketball, football, and more. Whether at the contract negotiation table with a team’s top brass or behind the scenes with her players, Fletcher is keenly positioned to spot patterns in peak performers. She’s the author of three books, founder of the Betterment institute, and a sought-after speaker.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: MollyFletcher.comBook: The Business of Being the Best by Molly FletcherBook: A Winner’s Guide to Negotiating by Molly FletcherCoach: Tom IzzoCoach: Doc RiversGolf teacher: Butch HarmonBaseball pitcher: John SmoltzJournalist: Jim LehrerInstitute: Human Performance InstituteAuthor/speaker: Jon GordonAuthor/speaker: Patrick LencioniAuthor/speaker: Tim FerrissAuthor/speaker: Brené BrownBook: On Target Living by Chris JohnsonAuthor: Shawn AchorView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep68See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blogger Joanna Jast shares best practices for boosting your brain’s performance.You’ll Learn:The optimal surroundings for optimal productivityQuick hacks for improving your focus How our brains are wired to absorb informationAbout JoannaJoanna Jast is the author of Laser-Sharp Focus and a top mental performance seeker. She uses her medical background and low-tolerance for fluff to find proven ways of accelerating learning and personal growth. Her mission is to help people achieve professional and educational success faster.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: Shape Shifters Club by Joanna JastJoanna on QuoraBook: Laser Sharp Focus by Joanna JastBook: Brain Rules by John MedinaBook: Getting Things Done by David Allen Book: Smart Cuts by Shane SnowView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep67See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Chief Galvanizer” Patrick Galvin offers philosophies and pro-tips for building a powerful network.You’ll Learn:Approaches to asking great questions for relationship buildingAn overlooked social media tool that can epicly enrich your networkThe benefits of developing a “methodology of gratitude”About PatrickPatrick Galvin, chief galvanizer of The Galvanizing Group, is a dynamic speaker and business coach who galvanizes audiences and inspires people to achieve big goals. He has received accolades for his speaking presentations to companies and associations in the United States, Canada, Latin America and Europe covering a variety of marketing-related topics.He’s the author of The Connector’s Way: A Story About Building Business One Relationship at a Time. Patrick teaches business professionals how to succeed using simple yet effective ways to cultivate relationships in the real world and online.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: patrickgalvin.comPodcast: The Art of Likability by Arel MoodieBook: Never Eat Alone by Keith FerrazziOnline greeting system: SendOutCardsBook: The Go-Giver by Bob Burg & John David MannBook: The Face-to-Face Book by Brad Fay & Ed KellerBook: Go for No by Andrea Waltz & Richard FentonApp: Insight TimerSoftware: Zoho CRMView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep66See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Strengths sleuth Lisa Cummings shows us how we can better leverage our strengths at work. You'll learn How focusing on your strengths can 6X your work engagement and 3X your quality of life Approaches to discovering strengths hiding right under your nose A clever trick to trade tasks and boost fun About Lisa Lisa Cummings is the Founder of Lead Through Strengths, brings 20 years of experience (and experiments) into this practice. She lives to help people find and leverage their strengths at work. Lisa has experience building strengths-based cultures both as a corporate executive and also from the academic side. She has an MBA and is a Certified Strengths Performance Coach with Gallup, Inc., the biggest catalysts for and analysts of the strengths revolution. She’s the host of the Lead Through Strengths podcast. Her top three talent themes are: Strategic | Maximizer | Positivity. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep65. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Executive coach MJ Ryan shows how to use mantras to retrain the brain to establish better habits and responses.You’ll Learn:How to identify unconscious behaviors and what to do to overcome themThe worst mental habit in the workplace to break right awayAn approach to developing your own game-changing personal mantrasAbout MJMJ is an executive coach to senior executives and entrepreneurs around the world. She combines a practical approach with methodologies from neuroscience, positive psychology and asset-focused learnings to help clients and readers more easily meet their goals.She is a partner with the Levo League career network and the lead venture coach at SheEO, an organization offering a new funding and support model for female entrepreneurs. She’s the founder of Conari Press, creator of the New York Times bestselling Random Acts of Kindnessseries, and author of many books including her latest Habit Changers: 81 Game-Changing Mantras to Mindfully Realize Your Goals. Items Mentioned in this Show:Book: Habit Changers by MJ RyanProfessor: Barbara FredricksonTherapist: Dr. John GottmanBook: Random Acts of Kindness by The Editors of Conari PressBook: Traction by Gino WickmanApp: Just ReminderWebsite: MJ-Ryan.comView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep64See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Michael Breus fills us in on all things sleep and identifies the optimal time of day for each and every thing we do. You’ll learn: 1. How to tell what your chronotype is – and how it determines the best time to do everything 2. The optimal time to send emails, brainstorm, drink coffee, have meetings, and more 3. How to make the most of your power nap About MichaelMichael J. Breus, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and both a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. With a specialty in Sleep Disorders, Dr. Breus is one of only 163 psychologists in the world with his credentials and distinction. Among his numerous national media appearances, Dr. Breus has been interviewed on CNN, Oprah, The View, Anderson, and The Doctors. He also appears regularly on The Dr. OZ Show and Sirius XM Radio. Dr Breus is dedicated to raising awareness of both medically diagnosed sleep disorders and the importance of quality sleep for all. He has become a widely recognized leader in the ever-evolving field of sleep medicine. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep63 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Michelle Reina discusses how to build trust among team members and why it’s so important that we do so. You’ll Learn:The three key components that define trustWhat trusting and untrusting behaviors look like in practiceWhat you can do to identify trusting relationships and develop ones lacking in trustAbout MichelleDr. Michelle Reina and Dr. Dennis Reina, cofounders of The Reina Trust Building Institute, are leading authorities on helping leaders build, rebuild and sustain trust to produce business results. Over the last 17 years, their research and consulting practice has supported such organizations as American Express, Boeing, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, Toyota, Walt Disney World, US Army Chaplaincy, US Dept of Education, Johns Hopkins Medical Center, Harvard & Yale Universities, and many others. Their bestselling work, Trust & Betrayal in the Workplace won the 2007 Nautilus Book Award and the 2008 Axiom Book Award. Rebuilding Trust in the Workplace was awarded the 2011 Axiom Book Award.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: reinatrustbuilding.comBook: Trust & Betrayal in the Workplace: Building Effective Relationships in Your Organization by Dennis Reina and Michelle ReinaBook: Rebuilding Trust in the Workplace: Seven Steps to Renew Confidence, Commitment, and Energy by Dennis Reina and Michelle ReinaView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep62See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coach Craig Ballantyne shares how you can plan the perfect day that will enhance your productivity at work without letting your job take over your daily life.You’ll Learn:How to plan “the perfect day”A simple time management trick to skyrocket your productivityApproaches to cultivating self-discipline now by creating a vision of your futureAbout CraigCraig Ballantyne is a Productivity & Success Transformation Coach from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and the author of The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life. He has been contributing to Men’s Health magazine since 2000, and in 2001, Craig created the popular home workout program, Turbulence Training.On his journey to success, Craig had to overcome crippling anxiety attacks, and he beat them with his 5 Pillars of Transformation. Today Craig shows men and women how to use the 5 Pillars to lose weight, make more money, and achieve other goals.You can read his daily essays on success, productivity, and fitness at EarlyToRise.com.Items Mentioned in this Show:Book: The Perfect Day Formula by Craig BallantyneWebsite: perfectdayformula.comBook: The Great Cardio Myth by Craig BallantyneTool Kit: craigballantyne.com/freegiftTwitter: craigballantyneBook: The Alchemist by Paolo CoelhoBook: The Art of Living by Sharon LebellApp: FreedomView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep61See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pam Fox Rollin helps new leaders settle into their role in the office. Pam Fox Rollin coaches executives and top teams in the San Francisco Bay Area and globally. Her clients are stepping up from rockstars in their functions to lead more broadly at the VP and C-levels. Pam’s company, IdeaShape, also facilitates culture development, strategy sessions, innovation retreats, conflict resolution, leadership development cohorts, executive onboarding, and team building, often with Myers-Briggs or Enneagram. Pam works most often with technology and healthcare/pharma, including Cisco, Genentech/Roche, LinkedIn, Stanford Health Care, and many fast-growth companies. A Stanford MBA alum, she frequently returns to the Stanford Graduate School of Business to facilitate leadership programs and coach executive education. Her book, 42 Rules for Your New Leadership Role: The Manual They Didn't Hand You When You Became VP, Director, or Manager, gives you practical ways to lead effectively right from the start. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep60 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Director of Landscape Services at Ole Miss (and author), Jeff McManus offers fresh insights on “growing people.”You’ll LearnA powerful storytelling approach to connect your team to a larger purposeHow to massively stretch the impact of your learning & development dollarWhy you might not want to fire that underperformer just yetAbout JeffJeff McManus grows things. As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants….he grows people….he grows ideas. Taking his grounds staff, affectionately known as “weeders”, and developing them into “leaders” has been a joyous challenge that reaped acres of rewards in the form of national recognition by the Princeton Review, PGMS, Newsweek and every faculty, staff, student and visitor who has walked onto the Ole Miss Campus. Building on that momentum, Jeff has designed a professional development plan for his Weeders called Landscape University – a replicable training program that promotes the individual’s innate ability to GROW.Jeff has spoken at Caterpillar Inc, the Biltmore Estates, Leadercast, SRAPPA, Trent Lott Leadership Institute as well as the SEC Ole Miss Athletics. He has also worked with Memphis University, the University of Tennessee, the University of Georgia and private firms in developing their own training programs.Items Mentioned in This EpisodeAuthors and Motivational Speakers: John Maxwell, Zig Ziglar, Les Brown, Stephen Covey, Napoleon HillProgram: Landscape UniversityBook: Pruning Like A Pro by Jeff McManusApp: SlackWebsite: jeffmcmanusspeaking.comTwitter: @JeffMcManusLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeff-mcmanus-073b108View transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep59See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meeting enthusiast and Engineering Program Manager John Poelstra shares how to give your meetings a needed boost. You’ll learn:When you do vs. don’t need a meetingHow to “blame the agenda” to advance your agendaThe CAT and WOOT frameworks for developing excellent meeting agendasAbout JohnJohn Poelstra is a Manager on the Engineering Program team at Red Hat, Inc., the world’s most successful open source software company. John is passionate about facilitating the best project meetings and he wants to help you do the same. He gets great satisfaction from bringing order to chaos and clarity to confusion so that owners can thrive. John achieves this using tools from a variety of disciplines including a current favorite, Trello.Items mentioned in the show:Website: johnpoelstra.comOpen source platform: Red Hat Enterprise LinuxOpen source online editor: EtherpadCollaborative text editor: GobbyBusiness meeting platform: Lucid MeetingsCloud-based video conferencing: BlueJeansBook: Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif BabinView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep58See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Career strategist Jenny Blake shares insights about the when, why, and how of career pivoting. You’ll learn: When and how to make a “pivot” move in your career The three “E’s” of piloting something new in your life How to reinvent your role--right where you are About Jenny Jenny Blake is a career and business strategist and international speaker who helps people move beyond burnout and create sustainable careers they love. She is the co-creator of Google’s Career Guru Program, host of the Pivot Podcast, and author of the book Pivot: The Only Move That Matters is Your Next One, which released yesterday. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Recovering procrastinator and professional speaker Rita Emmett lays out a handy framework for overcoming procrastination in the heat of the moment.You’ll learn:How to tackle the fears that breed procrastinationApproaches to turn procrastination into prioritizationThe 5-step STING method to overcoming procrastinationAbout RitaRita Emmett was once The World’s Greatest Procrastinator. Then she converted and is now a “Recovering Procrastinator”.She is also a professional speaker, and author of: The Procrastinator’s Handbook, The Clutter-Busting Handbook, and Manage Your Time To Reduce Your Stress. The books have sold over 300K copies in 42 countries, garnering Rita hundreds of media appearances, including Katie Couric.Rita’s customized presentations cover Procrastination, Clutter, Customer Loyalty, Burn-out, and Communication Skills have helped hundreds of organizations improve their performance, productivity and profitability, and head off burnout before it starts. Her clients include AT&T, Kraft Food, Mercedes Benz, Met Life, and The National Kidney Foundation.She emails a free monthly “ANTICRASTINATION Tip Sheet” available at www.RitaEmmett.comwith tips and ideas to help people blast away the procrastination habit.Items Mentioned in this PodcastPodcast: Episode 32 with Chris BaileyBook: The Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoBook: Farkle Shark You Are Not Stupid by Rita EmmettBook: The Procrastinator’s Handbook by Rita EmmettBook: The Procrastinating Child by Rita EmmettBook: The Clutter-Busting Handbook by Rita EmmettBook: Manage Your Time To Reduce Your Stress by Rita EmmettWebsite: http://www.ritaemmett.com/Email: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/ritaemmett.author/View transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep56See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Irreverent Great Work coach Michael Bungay Stainier provides mindset and questions to inspire your teammates--10 minutes at a time. You’ll learn: Why being a coach at work is a lot quicker and easier than you might think How to give less advice while getting more results 7 powerful questions for transforming your team About MichaelMichael Bungay Stanier is the founder and Senior Partner of Box of Crayons, a company that helps people and organizations all over the world do less Good Work and more Great Work. Michael left Australia 25 years ago to be a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University. He has written a number of books. His latest, The Coaching Habit, has been praised as one of the few business books that actually makes people laugh out loud. He was recently named the #2 Coaching Guru in the World, which caught him by surprise as he’s not entirely sure why. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Professor G. Richard Shell discusses how to find happiness in your work. You’ll Learn: The importance of changing your metaphor for success How to find happiness in every domain of your life – particularly careers How to self-monitor progress to land in a place of achievement AND fulfilment (instead of a crisis) About Richard G. Richard Shell is the Thomas Gerrity Professor of Legal Studies, Business Ethics, and Management at the Wharton School of Business. There, he created and teaches the famous Success Course. His books include the best-selling Springboard: Launching Your Personal Search for Success, the award-winning Bargaining for Advantage: Negotiation Strategies for Reasonable People and The Art of Woo: Using Strategic Persuasion to Sell Your Ideas. He is director of the Wharton Executive Negotiation Workshop and the Wharton Strategic Persuasion Workshop. View show notes, transcript, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep54 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President & CEO of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, Kate Bates discusses how to establish a successful career path at a young age. You’ll Learn: Why you should always be the ‘go-to’ person The value of a good connection How to be your own champion About KateKate Bates is the President & CEO of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, longtime friend, and Danville High School Monopoly champion. The mission of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce is to strengthen businesses and the economic environment for those who work, live and do business in Arlington.The vision of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce is to be the essential partner for business success. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author and fellow podcaster David Kadavy discusses how to train yourself to get into and maintain a productive mindset. You’ll learn: Powerful rituals for powerful productivity A handy set of categories to zero in on ideal mind states Approaches for quickly shifting your mind state About David David Kadavy is author of the #18 Amazon best-selling book, Design for Hackers: Reverse-Engineering Beauty and the host of the Love Your Work podcast. Prior to writing Design for Hackers, David founded the Design departments at two Silicon Valley startups, and freelanced for clients such as oDesk, PBworks, and UserVoice. David also launched numerous other projects on his own, none of which failed hard enough to be worthy of mention here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Amanda Mitchell, the founder of OurCorporateLife.com, shares hidden sources of workplace politics that may hinder productivity — and how you can prevent it.You’ll learn:Approaches to identify and eliminate unnecessary suffering at workHow to deal with “pot-stirrers” at your jobThe importance of focusing on your agenda before anyone else’sAbout AmandaAmanda is an executive coach and strategist specializing in helping senior executives deal with disruptive drama within their teams.An advertising agency veteran, she experienced first-hand the business implications of corporate drama both with her Fortune 500 clients and within the Manhattan ad agency she led.A practical problem solver, she founded Our Corporate Life (www.ourcorporatelife.com) to help executives solve the problems no one wants to deal with.She has been published in Bloomberg Businessweek and quoted in Fast Company, CNBC.com, and Monster.com. She lives in New Jersey (aka the Land of Enchantment!) with her family.Items MentionedWebsite: OurCorporateLife.comAuthor: Jim RohnBook: Conscious Business by Fred KofmanApp: Hemingwayapp.comView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep51See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

James E. Lukaszewski, the man known as America’s Crisis Guru, shares how to handle and resolve crises within organizations from a strategic perspective. You’ll learn:1. The power of being a strategist and thinking differently than everyone else2. The 7 disciplines of being a trusted advisor3. The 3 steps to giving impactful 3-minute adviceAbout JamesJames (Jim) E. Lukaszewski is one of America’s most visible corporate go-to people for senior executives when there is trouble in the room or on the horizon. As America’s Crisis Guru®, He has been recognized for lifetime achievement in his profession by most of the major public relations organizations in the United States. He served for 22 years on the Public Relations Society of America’s Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS) and is now its first Emeritus member. He has written twelve books, including Why Should The Boss Listen to You,and hundreds of articles.Items mentioned in the show:Book: Why Should the Boss Listen to You? by James E. LukaszewskiJim’s website: www.e911.comJim on LinkedInView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep50See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Positive psychology researcher (and former CBS News anchor) Michelle Gielan discusses correlation and causation between happiness and career success. You’ll Learn: 1. How happiness truly translates into career performance 2. How to use “small shifts” to talk about solutions instead of problems 3. The “4 C’s” of delivering bad news better About Michelle Michelle Gielan is national CBS News anchor turned positive psychology researcher, who is the bestselling author of Broadcasting Happiness. Michelle is the Founder of the Institute for Applied Positive Research and is partnered with Arianna Huffington to study how transformative stories fuel success. She is an Executive Producer of “The Happiness Advantage” Special on PBS and a featured professor in Oprah’s Happiness course. Michelle holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, and her research and advice have received attention from The New York Times, Washington Post, FORBES, CNN, FOX, and Harvard Business Review. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.