How to Be Awesome at Your Job

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.

Executive development consultant Brook Manville shares how creatively collaborate with others to solve problems that keep evolving.You’ll learn:1. How to deal with “wicked problems”2. How to channel your imagination for extra creativity3. What the “trap of advocacy” is — and why you should avoid itAbout BrookBrook Manville is Principal of Brook Manville LLC, providing consulting and executive development on strategy and organization. He publishes on leadership, networks, and learning communities at Forbes and elsewhere. He coaches leaders on their organizational effectiveness, in the context of a hyperconnected world. He’s a former Partner in McKinsey & Company’s Organization Practice (and the firm’s first Director of Knowledge Management). He’s held senior positions at Saba Software and United Way of America. His first job was as an assistant professor of history at Northwestern University, teaching and publishing on classical Greek democracy. He’s a graduate of Yale and Oxford. Brook and his family live in metro Washington, D.C.View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep48See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Architect and author Leigh Stringer shares how to adjust your workspace to enhance your performance.You’ll learn:1. The powerful connection between relaxation and creativity2. What “biophilia” means and how it can improve your performance3. The difference between good workers and great workers we learned from athletesAbout LeighLeigh Stringer, LEED AP, is a workplace strategy expert and researcher whose work has been covered by national media, including CNN, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal and Good Morning America. She works for EYP, an architecture, engineering and building technology firm. She is the author of the book The Healthy Workplace: How to Improve the Well-Being of Your Employees—and Boost Your Company’s Bottom Line and lives with her husband and two daughters in Washington, DC.View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep47See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Inventor extraordinaire Afif Ghannoum shares tactics for conceiving, testing, and selling great ideas.You’ll learn:1. The conditions necessary for creativity to flourish2. How to successfully borrow, tweak, and validate ideas from giants3. The three credibilities you need for a compelling storyAbout AfifAfif Ghannoum is the founder of NapkinToShelf.com. He is a formerly frustrated lawyer, who has launched over ten products that have sold in over 27,000 stores and online. Afif also has two patents, licensed technology to a large pharma company for a product sold in tens of thousands of stores in multiple countries, and has raised nearly $9 Million (and counting) in venture funding.View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep46See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Leadership thinker/author/speaker/consultant Emmanuel Gobillot lays out how people really work best together.You’ll learn:1. What charisma actually is and how to project it2. When collaboration is ideal vs. inappropriate3. The four steps to collaborative successAbout EmmanuelEmmanuel Gobillot is one of Europe’s most sought-after leadership speakers and has been described as ‘the first leadership guru for the digital generation’ and ‘the freshest voice in leadership today’, He is the author of Kogan Page’s UK and US bestsellers The Connected Leader, Leadershift, and Follow The Leader. His new book Disciplined Collaborationprovides further insight into new leadership and organizational models. He is the founder of leadership development consultancy Emmanuel Gobillot Limited and co-founder of Collaboration Partners, a boutique consultancy specializing in helping organizations release the value of collaboration.View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep45See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ABC news anchor Dan Harris shares how meditation has helped him and other high-achievers accomplish even more. You’ll learn: Dan’s wild story of how he came to discover meditation and its benefits--including a panic attack on national television The key question to reign in sub-optimal ruminations The meditation dose required to see substantial benefits About Dan Dan Harris is the author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller 10% Happier, the co-creator of the '10% Happier: Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics' app, and the host of the podcast 10% Happier with Dan Harris. He is also co-anchor for ABC News’ Nightline and for the weekend edition of Good Morning America. He has been at ABC News for 15 years, receiving Murrow and Emmy awards for his reporting. Prior to joining ABC, he was in local news in Boston and Maine. He grew up outside of Boston and currently lives with his wife, Bianca, and son, Alexander, in New York City. View transcript, show notes, links, and more at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep44. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Legendary vocal coach Renee Grant-Williams offers powerful tactics for making your voice make a bigger impression.You will learn:1. The most powerful and underutilized speaking tools2. Why Renee is “obsessed with consonants”3. Benefits of incorporating silence into speeches and negotiationsAbout ReneeRenee Grant-Williams is a vocal coach to hundreds of successful singers including legends like Keith Urban, Miley Cyrus, Tim McGraw, Christina Aguilera, and Garth Brooks. She’s the author of Voice Power: Using Your Voice to Captivate, Persuade, and Command Attention. She lives in Nashville, TN and I’ve personally found her quite helpful in our voice lessons.Items mentioned in the show:Stanford University Artificial Intelligence Research Center“We Built This City” by StarshipRenee’s websiteView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep43See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Popular productivity blogger Ben Elijah of inkandben.com fame teaches how to form effective habits and provides pro-tips on determining optimal contexts to rock your to-do list.You’ll learn:1) The importance of context in your day-to-day to-do list, and how you can use it most effectively2) How Ben jots down ideas while in the shower (and now I do too)3) How to ingrain new habits by using the habit loopAbout BenAuthor of The Productivity Habits, Ben studies how our relationship with information affects the way we live and work. As a writer who straddles science and the arts, Ben has a uniquely analytical approach to problems such as information overload, life goals, and well-being.Items Mentioned in the ShowBen Elijah’s book, The Productivity HabitsGetting Things Done by David AllenAquaNotesThe Power of Habit by Charles DuhiggJohn Cleese’s speech on creativityBen Elijah’s websiteThe discovery of the Higgs Boson particle1984 by George OrwellPolitics and the English Language by George OrwellBen Elijah’s twitterView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep42See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Legendary speech coach Dr. Nick Morgan shares verbal and nonverbal keys to making a powerful impression. You’ll Learn How to hook audience attention in presentations What vocal cues can unconsciously undermine how your peers see you Keys to cooperating with the adrenaline that speaking produces About Nick Dr. Nick Morgan is one of America’s top communication theorists and coaches. He has spoken, led conferences, and moderated panels at venues around the world. Nick is a former Fellow at the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. He founded Public Words Inc, a consulting firm specializing in communications, in 1997. Nick 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. Nick helps people find clarity in their thinking and ideas, developing thought leaders – and coaches them to deliver their ideas with panache. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep41 Copyright © Optimality See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Business communication guru Casey Hawley shares tips and tricks for delicate conversations around the office.You’ll learn:1. How to deal with your ‘dragons’2. Key words and phrases for dealing with a bad boss.3. How to enroll others in mentoring you and championing your ideasAbout CaseyCasey Hawley teaches at Georgia State University and has consulted clients such as the NFL, Department of the Interior, and over a dozen Fortune 500 corporations on communication. She conducts workshops on writing and speaking for professionals.Items mentioned in the show:Casey’s book, 100 Plus Tactics for Office PoliticsThe Greatest Management Principle in the World by Michael LeboeufCasey’s emailView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep40See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author William Poundstone discusses the importance of knowledge in your head the modern era.You’ll learn:1. Why it’s important to still have general knowledge in the era of Google2. Why those who listen to podcasts tend to be the most informed people of all 😉3. It’s nearly impossible for humans to be unpredictable.About WilliamWilliam Poundstone is the author of 15 books, including Fortune’s Formula, which was named Amazon Editors’ pick for #1 Nonfiction Book of the year. He has written for The New York Times Book Review, Village Voice, Esquire, Harpers, The Believer, The Economist, and Harvard Business Review. Poundstone lives in Los Angeles.Items mentioned in the show:William’s latest book Head in the Cloud and Rock Breaks ScissorsDunning Kruger EffectThe Confidence Man by Herman MelvilleWizard For StatisticsWilliam’s WebsiteView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep39See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author Greg McKeown expounds the idea of essentialism--the disciplined pursuit of less, but better. You’ll Learn: The meaning of essentialism and why to eliminate non-essentials. How to use extreme criteria to determine priority. The power and importance of having some buffer time. About GregOriginally from London, England, Greg McKeown is the author of the New York Times bestseller, “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” and the founder of THIS, Inc, a company with a mission to inspire millions of people to design their essential mission in life. Their clients include Adobe, Apple, Airbnb, Cisco, Google, Facebook, Pixar, Salesforce.com, Symantec, Twitter, VMware and Yahoo! View transcript, show notes, links, and more at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep38. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Professor Michael Marquardt explains how great questions make for great leadership.You’ll learn:How to use questions to solve problems and build relationshipsWhat makes a question greatHow to avoid disempowering questionsAbout MikeDr. Michael Marquardt is a senior consultant with Aspire Consulting, Professor of Human Resource Development and International Affairs, and Program Director of Overseas Programs at George Washington University. Mike also serves as President of the World Institute for Action Learning.He has held a number of senior management, training, and marketing positions in major organizations. Dr. Marquardt has trained more than 100,000 managers in nearly 150 countries. He’s consulted many major organizations such as Microsoft, United Nations Development Program, Samsung, Singapore Airlines, and the governments of Indonesia, Zambia, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Honduras, Swaziland, and many others.Mike is the author of 24 books and over 100 professional articles in the fields of leadership, learning, globalization, and organizational change. He has received the International Practitioner of the Year Award from the American Society for Training and Development.Items Mentioned in the Show:Center for Creative Leadership StudyMike’s book, Leading With QuestionsThe World Institute For Action LearningSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Old friend and Team Clock originator Steve Ritter shares his experiences on the key differentiators of toxic vs. healthy teams… and key steps for making the leap.You’ll learn:1. Why strategic planning is often a monumental failure2. The pillars of Ritter’s Team Clock model for successful teaming3. Common behaviors that cause dysfunction in teams –and how to correct themAbout SteveSteve Ritter has served as a human resources leader, teacher, author, and consultant. He is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the Founder and CEO of the Team Clock Institute, the Managing Director of the Midwest Institute & Center for Workplace Innovation, and the author of Team Clock: A Guide to Breakthrough Teams and Useful Pain: Why Your Relationships Need Struggle. Steve is on the faculty of the Center for Professional Excellence at Elmhurst. He is the former Senior Vice President and Director of Human Resources at Leaders Bank, which won the #1 Best Place to Work in Illinois in 2006 the APA’s Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award in 2010. Steve consults organizations including Kraft Foods, Kellogg’s, Advocate Health Care, the Chicago White Sox, Northwestern Mutual, the Illinois Hospital Association, and Starcom Worldwide.Items MentionedTeam Clock WebsiteTeam Clock ManualSteve’s book, Team ClockSteve’s book, Useful PainWhat to Do When it’s Your Turn by Seth GodinView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep36See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lee Caraher separates fact from fiction when it comes to millennials, and discusses how to work through intergenerational conflict.You’ll learn:1) Just what defines a millennial, exactly? And why do 72% of us reject the label?2) What’s actually different about millennials vs. traditional generational bashing?3) How to coordinate well cross-generationally.About LeeLee Caraher started Double Forte in 2002 to work with good people, doing great work for good companies. Her friends and colleagues call her “The Millennial Whisperer.”After struggling with how to work well with Millennial clients and now staffers (more than half of Lee’s staff is under 35) and then working to figure out how to make that work, Lee has written a positive and practical book about the topic, “Millennials & Management: The Essential Guide to Making it Work at Work.”She served as the Vice President of Corporate and Consumer Communications at the $1.6 Billion SEGA of America—their youngest US VP. She then served as Executive Vice President of The Weber Group and Founder and President of Red Whistle Communications, both Interpublic companies. Lee is active in the community and currently serves on numerous boards.A graduate of Carleton College, with a degree in Medieval History, which she finds useful every day, Lee lives on the Peninsula with her husband, two sons, and their blind cat Al.Items Mentioned in the ShowEducational Resource, Khan AcademyPrimal Leadership by Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, and Annie McKeeLee Caraher’s book, Millennials & ManagementLee Caraher’s WebsiteLee Caraher’s Twitter feedView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep35See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Globetrotting trainer Kevan Hall shares how to minimize waste and frustration in work environments complicated by multiple bosses, countries, and priorities.You’ll learn:1) The “star vs spaghetti” perspective to minimize unnecessary meeting attendance2) Approaches to getting needed clarity at work 3) Frameworks for quickly sizing up and adapting to culturesAbout KevanKevan is CEO of Global Integration and author of the books “Making the Matrix Work: How Matrix Managers Engage People and Cut Through Complexity” and “Speed Lead: Faster, Simpler Ways to Manage People, Projects and Teams in Complex Companies.” He is the author of the “Life in a Matrix” blog, videos and podcasts. As an experienced corporate line manager he spent 14 years leading teams in manufacturing operations, HR, and strategic & market planning in the Telecoms & FMCG sectors. He has lived in the UK and France and worked around the world. As an entrepreneur, he has founded, built and runs Global Integration, a group of companies based in Europe, USA and Asia and operating worldwide.The companies have consulted with more than 300 of the world’s leading companies (including PepsiCo, GE, Walmart, Johnson & Johnson, Morgan Stanley, W. L Gore, Abbott, Samsung and Vodafone) around the world and delivered over 100,000 participant days of training in the skills of working in matrix, virtual and global organizations.Items Mentioned in the ShowKevin’s book, Making the Matrix WorkKevin’s book, Speed LeadRiding the Waves of Culture by Fons Trompenaars and Charles Hampton-TurnerRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. KiyosakiLeadership and Self-Deception: Getting out of the Box by The Arbinger InstituteKevan’s website, Global IntegrationKevan’s Twitter feedView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep34See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

User Experience designer and recovering alcoholic Victor Yocco speaks about habit formation–good and bad. You’ll Learn:1. Victor’s personal story and implications for forming effective habits and breaking ineffective ones2. The power of teaming up with others to achieve your ambitions3. How to use a design approach to construct and reach your career goalsAbout VictorVictor is a Philadelphia-based research director, author, and speaker. He received his PhD from The Ohio State University, where he studied communication and psychology. Victor regularly writes and speaks on the application of psychology to design and addressing the design and tech culture of promoting alcohol use. He has written for A List Apart, Smashing Magazine, UX Booth, User Experience Magazine (UXPA) and many more. He is the author of Design for the Mind, a book from Manning Publications on the application of principles of psychology to design.Items mentioned in the show:Victor’s book, Design for the Mind – enter the discount code yoccopcycp for 39% off. Thanks Victor!Online publication A List ApartSmashing magazineOnline publication UX BoothUser Experience magazineDaniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky’s study on Prospect TheoryOutliers by Malcolm GladwellThe Slack messaging appVictor’s Twitter feedVictor’s LinkedIn pageVictor’s emailView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep33See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Bailey’s extreme commitment in productivity self-experimentation has yielded a boatload of insight into channeling your time, attention, and energy for maximum achievement. He shares the best of the best with us today. You’ll learn: What 35 hours of weekly meditation does to your productivity How to galvanize your daily attention using the rule of three The power of single-tasking and claiming the missing 47% of our attention About Chris When Chris Bailey graduated University, he received two full-time job offers, but decided to decline them both to dedicate a full year of his life to exploring his weird passion: productivity. For a full year he did anything and everything to become more productive. His work has received national and international media attention from outlets like The New York Times, Fortune, Harvard Business Review, and countless others. The prestigious TED Talks blog said that he “might be the most productive man you’d ever hope to meet.” Recently, Fast Company called him a "productivity mastermind." You can read Bailey’s work at ALifeofProductivity.com. Bailey is on a mission to share the lessons of his year-long journey both with his new bestselling book, The Productivity Project, and in his lectures, where he offers insights and best practices that will help everyone from college students to CEOs accomplish more. View transcript, show notes, links, and more at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep32. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Executive coach Julia Atkinson shares her experiences coaching teams across three different continents, and provides insight into how to thrive when cultures collide. You’ll learn:1. The differences between Eastern and Western styles of communication2. A quick rundown of the four different Myers-Briggs preferences, from ENFJ to ISTP3. What is “Guanxi”? A Chinese word that worldview implications worldwideAbout JuliaJulia Atkinson is an Executive Coach with more than 8 years experience of living and working in China before taking her business to the US, Chicago. 10 years of leading teams in Multinationals in IT and Telecommunication give her first hand corporate know-how. Julia uses an interactive coaching process to help clients attain awareness of deeply rooted beliefs and values and related behaviors. From that awareness, she helps them identify and implement shifts that will effect lasting change where they want it.Items mentioned in the show:The Diamond Cutter by Geshe Michael Roach and Lama Christie McNallySleeping, Dreaming, and Dying: An Exploration of Consciousness by the Dalai LamaThe Biology of Belief by Dr. Bruce H. LiptonMyers-Briggs WorkshopMyers-Briggs preferences cheatsheetIdeapodJulia’s LinkedIn pageJulia’s websiteMore reflection on guanxiView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep31See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Leadership advisor Randy Street shares fascinating insights gleaned from his advisory firm’s in-depth analyses on thousands of senior leaders--the biggest database on leaders in the world. He then shares strategies and tactics for putting those insights to work. You’ll learn: The 5 essential interview questions to boost your hiring success rate from 50% to 90% The 3 key areas that full-powered leaders master (Priorities, Who, Relationships) How to say “no” perfectly About Randy Randy Street is the Managing Partner of ghSMART, a leadership advisory firm whose mission is to help great leaders amplify their positive impact on the world. In collaboration with founder Geoff Smart, Randy co-authored the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers, Who: The A Method for Hiring and Power Score: Your Formula for Leadership Success. Who remains the #1 book on hiring on Amazon. View transcript, show notes, links, and more at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep30. Copyright © Optimality See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Professor, author, and consultant Michael Watkins shares best practice strategies and tactics for getting the optimal start in a new role at work. You’ll learn: The most critical ingredient for a successful transition How to accelerate your arrival at the “breakeven point” for your new role The key questions to discover what you REALLY need to know quickly About Michael Dr. Michael D. Watkins is a Co-founder of Genesis Advisers and Professor of Leadership and Organizational Change at the IMD business school. Previously, he was on the faculty at the Harvard Business School and the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. Dr. Watkins wrote The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Smarter and Faster, which The Economist recognized as “the on- boarding bible.” The enduring classic has sold more than a million English copies and has been translated into 24 languages. The revised and expanded 10th Anniversary Edition released in 2013. At IMD, he is the Director of the "Transition to Business Leader" program. At Genesis Advisers, he leads a team that designs enterprise transition acceleration solutions for client organizations. Dr. Watkins is the author of numerous additional books and articles on leadership & transitions published in the Harvard Business Review and other top publications. View transcript, show notes, links, and more at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep29 Copyright © Optimality See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Human Resources uber-guru Rita Trehan shares anecdotes from her years of experience helping HR professionals grow and succeed, and talks about how we can maximize our full potential at work.You’ll learn1) The positive benefits of acknowledging the ‘elephant in the room’2) Tips for giving effective and constructive feedback to others3) The truth about what goes on in the HR department at the officeAbout RitaRanked among the Top 100 Human Resources Officers, Rita has helped improve performance at organizations such as Honeywell, AES Corporation, Coca-Cola and the World Bank. She’s a regular contributor to the Washington Post and numerous journals including Forbes magazine. She recently authored the book Unleashing Capacity: The Hidden Human Resources.View transcript, show notes, links, and more at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep28.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author and consultant James Sudakow takes a sledgehammer of silliness to corporate jargon to help boost your credibility and relatability in corporate communications.You’ll learn:1) Why do we do this jargon in the first place?2) How the use of such jargon can actually damage our credibility and make people take us less seriously3) Some key phrases to avoid right away–and what to use in their placeAbout JamesJames Sudakow is the author of Picking the Low-Hanging Fruit… and Other Stupid Stuff We Say in the Corporate World (Purple Squirrel Media, February 2016). He serves as the principal of CH Consulting, Inc., a boutique management and organizational effectiveness consulting practice he founded in 2010. Sudakow specializes in helping companies manage organizational transformation, create talent management strategies and programs that maximize employee capabilities and improve business performance. Before starting his own consultancy, James held leadership roles in several global multibillion-dollar organizations across the technology and health care industries.Items mentioned in the show:James’s hilarious book Picking the Low-Hanging FruitJames’s website: jamessudakow.comResearch on The God ParticleBook: “F in Exams“View transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep27See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Master facilitator Tim Hurson shares some of his favorite insights and approaches for creativity and problem-solving.You’ll learn:1) The know-wonder and GPS tools for sparking additional creative ideas2) The mighty benefits of the “third third” when coming up with creative ideas3) A wonderfully obvious secret of productivityTim Hurson is a founding partner of thinkx intellectual capital (www.thinkxic.com), a firm that provides global corporations with training, facilitation, and consultation in productive thinking and innovation. He’s both a faculty member and Trustee of the Creative Education Foundation, and a founding director of Facilitators Without Borders.Tim thinks the phrase “out of the box thinking” should be put back in the box and buried in a deep hole.Items mentioned in the show: Facilitators Without BordersThink Better by Tim HursonNever Be Closing by Tim HursonSix Thinking Hats by Edward de BonoGoran Ekvall’s work on organizational creativityThe City & The City by China MievilleTimHurson.comMindcamp.org creativity retreatView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep26See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Competition” within an organization is often frowned upon, but “workplace provocateur” Dan Rust discusses the benefits and tactics associated with competition, politics and more.You’ll learn:1) When internal competitiveness can be positive for an organization2) A secret tip for crushing your next yearly performance review3) The massive benefits of bringing just a little bit more energy to each work dayAbout DanDan Rust is the founder of Frontline Learning, an international publisher of corporate training resources. His award-winning keynote speeches and workshops focus on employee engagement, productivity, and career management. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He’s the author of Workplace Poker: Are You Playing the Game, or Just Getting Played?Items mentioned in the show: Workplace Poker: Are You Playing the Game, or Just Getting Played? by Dan RustWorkplacepoker.comWorkplace Poker blogFrontline LearningMastery by George LeonardEvernote appView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep25See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Entrepreneur and app developer Anshul Bhagi introduces Ummo, a powerful app for public speakers, and the lessons learned along the process of making it.You’ll learn:1) How the new speech-coaching app Ummo can enhance your speaking2) When the use of filler words is helpful3) What is “upspeak” and its implications on how you’re perceivedAbout AnshulAnshul Bhagi is a 2017 Harvard MBA with an undergrad and Masters in Computer Science from MIT. Previously, Anshul did PM and development at Microsoft / Apple / Google, spent two years at McKinsey & Company, and founded education startup CampK12 to teach kids in India to code. Together with his Harvard / MIT classmates Yasmin, Andrea, Sam, Damola, and Sinchan, he is building Ummo, a personalized speech coaching app (available for download here).Items mentioned in the show:Camp K12Ummo app – they want your feedback! [email protected] Things They Carried by Tim O’BrienUmmo app’s Facebook pageView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep24See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Kerr shows us how to see the humor in our daily work frustrations, and the benefits it brings for long-term success.You’ll learn:1) The critical link between humor and creativity2) How to turn a stressful situation into something humorous with the three R’s (reframe, reward, relax)3) Approaches to building a humor“first-aid” kitAbout MichaelMichael is listed as one of Canada’s most in-demand speakers. He is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), best-selling author, and one of only 22 speakers to be inducted into the Canadian Speakers’ Hall of Fame. Building on his experience as a “recovering senior manager,” Michael travels the world researching, writing, and speaking about what makes a great workplace,well…great! He is known as one of North America’s leading authorities on how to create a more positive and inspiring workplace: the kind of workplace that drives phenomenal success.Items mentioned in the show: Michael’s website, mikekerr.comThe Humor Advantage by Michael KerrFifteen Dogs by André AlexisView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep23See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former marketing VP and current speaker/author Catherine Kaputa discusses strategies for developing and communicating your personal brand at the workplace.You’ll learn:1) How smart elevator conversations can catapult your career2) Approaches to take the ‘work’ out of networking3) Techniques to subtly communicate your valueAbout CatherineCatherine Kaputa is a personal brand strategist, speaker and author of the newly released “Graduate to a Great Career: How Smart Students, New Graduates and Young Professionals Can Launch Brand You” (graduatetoagreatcareer.com). She is also the author of the best-selling” You Are a Brand,” now out in ten languages. She is the founder of SelfBrand (selfbrand.com). Previously, she served as a Senior Vice President and Director of global branding/advertising on Wall Street.Items mentioned in the show: selfbrand.com Graduate to a Great Career by Catherine KaputaYou Are a Brand! by Catherine KaputaEntourage clip – Vincent Chase is a brand video clipGeorge Costanza – call me T-bone video clipCatherine’s Twitter pageThe Sun Also Rises by Ernest HemingwayThe Tale of Genji by Murasaki ShikibuBeauty effect researchView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep22See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you make an email stand out amid overflowing inboxes? Chief Marketing Sumo and email expert Alex Berman teaches how to craft effective emails that get responses.You’ll learn:1) How to send cold emails, without being a spammer2) How to zero in on a recipient’s email address3) Best practices in customization, subject lines, and openers to ensure your email gets readAbout AlexAlex Berman is the Chief Marketing Sumo for InspireBeats and is responsible for generating over $20 million dollars in B2B leads this year. He and the team at InspireBeats have sent over 1 million cold emails to funded startups and software as a service companies in the last two years.Items mentioned in the show: Streak (CRM for gmail)YeswareQuickmail.ioSidekick chrome extensionThe Pratfall Effect RapportivePete Holmes “You Make it Weird” featuring Zach GalifianakisCall Me Ted by Ted TurnerGrant Cardone’s YouTube channelGary Vaynerchuk’s YouTube channelKevin Smith’s SModcastTextEditRocketship.fmInspirebeats.comAlex’s YouTube channelView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep21See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Living for a century will soon become the norm. Psychologist Lynda Gratton explains how this new found longevity will alter the stages of life, and what this means for your career.You’ll learn:1) The massive implications a 100-year life has on your career strategy2) The importance of spending time with people at different ages3) An easy tool that allows you to step back and ‘audit’ your own intangible assets, at any point in your careerAbout LyndaLynda Gratton is a Professor of Management Practice at London Business School where she directs the world’s leading program on human resources. Her eight books cover topics related to the impact of a changing world on employment and work. In 2012, her book The Shift received the business book of the year award in Japan and has been translated into more than 15 languages. Lynda has been named one of the top 50 management thinkers in the world.Items mentioned in the show: The 100 Year Life: Navigating Our Future Work Life by Lynda Gratton & Andrew ScottThe Shift: The Future of Work is Already Here by Lynda GrattonDiagnostic self-audit of assets100yearlife.comMust Success Cost So Much? by Paul EvansStewart Friedman, authorCarl Jung, author & psychologistLynda Gratton on TwitterView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep20See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Speaker/author and fellow career podcast host Arel Moodie teaches us the do’s and don’t’s for how to be well liked in all areas of life.— YOU'LL LEARN —1) A quick way to craft texts or emails into more likable, powerful messages2) The power of a smile, and the impact it can have on people remembering you3) Easy ways to make people around you feel special every daySubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep19 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT AREL — Arel Moodie has given the TEDx talk on Likability and wrote the Forbes article on the subject. Arel has been quoted in The New York Times, Businessweek and USA Today. He’s given presentations to over 255,000 people in 48 states and 5 countries. Arel Moodie was named to Inc. Magazine’s prestigious “30 Under 30” list. Arel Moodie was personally acknowledged by President Obama two years in a row for his work as a leader in America and has been a featured speaker at the White House. He’s was selected as one of the 100 world “Leaders of Tomorrow” by the St. Gallen Symposium, an international organization in Switzerland.• Arel’s website: arelmoodie.com• Arel's website: artoflikability.com• Arel’s Facebook page — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Show: The Ellen DeGeneres Show• Book: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini• Book: Leadership and Self Deception: Getting Out of the Box by The Arbinger Institute• Video: Key & Peele “Text Message Confusion” (NSFW, numerous f-bombs)• Article: Gallup poll about workplace satisfaction• Study: Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman feedback study• Book: The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz• Website: truespeakingsuccess.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.