How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Google Innovation Lab founder Frederik Pferdt discusses how to nurture the qualities that make you future ready. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What matters more for your future than tech 2) Why to say “Fantastic!” when things don’t work out 3) A handy trick to inspire better followthrough Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep994 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT FREDERIK — As Google’s first Chief Innovation Evangelist, Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt helped shape one of the most fabled creative cultures in the world. He founded Google’s Innovation Lab, where he trained tens of thousands of Googlers to develop and experiment with cutting-edge ideas and taught ground-breaking classes on innovation and creativity at Stanford University for more than a decade. He has also worked with dozens of international government agencies, organizations, and businesses ranging from the United Nations to NASA to the NBA. His work has been highlighted in Fast Company, Harvard Business Manager, Der Spiegel, and BBC news, among many other media outlets. Born in Germany, he lives with his family in Santa Cruz, California.• Book: What's Next Is Now: How to Live Future Ready • LinkedIn: Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt • Website: FrederikGPferdt.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: AdultDevelopment.org • Book: "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" by Carol Dweck • Book: "Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity" by Peter Attia and Bill Gifford • Past episode: 267: Managing Self-Doubt to Tackle Bigger Challenges with Tara Mohr • Don’t miss out on your chance to appear on How to be Awesome at Your Job and win $1000 worth of prizes! Check out https://awesomeatyourjob.com/1000giveaway for more details.— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Hello Bello. Get 30% off your first customizable bundle with HelloBello.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marcey Rader helps us discover how to declutter work and life to make time for the things that truly matter. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) A key belief that pushes us to burn out 2) Top tips that make achieving your goals easier 3) The magic number of priorities to stay on track Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep993 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARCEY — Marcey Rader is an award-winning keynote speaker, trainer, coach, and author focused on health-powered™ productivity after a preventable medical diagnosis shifted her relentless pursuit of more.As the founder of RaderCo, she's inspired over 100,000 people across five continents. As a Certified Speaking Professional®, Virtual Master Presenter®, and TEDx speaker, Marcey helps individuals and companies discover what truly matters, fostering sustainable habits to work well and play more!• Book: Work Well. Play More!: Productive, Clutter-Free, Healthy Living - One Step at a Time • Book website: WorkWellPlayMore.com • Free gift: HelloRaderCo.com/gift • TEDx Talks: The Relentless Pursuit of More | Marcey Rader | TEDxNCState • Website: HelloRaderCo.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear • Book: The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-Care by Rina Raphael • Book: The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward by Daniel Pink • Don’t miss out on your chance to appear on How to be Awesome at Your Job and win $1000 worth of prizes! Check out https://awesomeatyourjob.com/1000giveaway for more details.— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Hello Bello. Get 30% off your first customizable bundle with HelloBello.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're just eight episodes away from our 1000th episode, and we want to celebrate it by celebrating YOU!For our 1000th episode, we're giving fifteen lucky listeners the chance to share their stories of how the podcast has inspired them. Plus, we're giving away $1000 worth of prizes!To join, send in a 3- to 5-minute recording or 400- to 800-word story that answers the question: “How has listening to How to be Awesome at Your Job helped me flourish at work?” Visit https://awesomeatyourjob.com/1000giveaway for the full details.Three winners will receive the grand prize of a $200 Amazon gift card. We’ll also be selecting 12 runners-up to receive an exclusive How to be Awesome at Your Job t-shirt!Submit your entries via https://awesomeatyourjob.com/submit1000. We'll be accepting until SEPTEMBER 24, 12:00 AM Central Time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jamil Zaki shows you that there’s much reason to hope–even for the most hardened cynics. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why hope equals success 2) Why to be skeptical of your own cynicism 3) How your gut instincts can lead you astray Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep992 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JAMIL — Dr. Jamil Zaki is a professor of psychology at Stanford University and the Director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab. He trained at Columbia and Harvard, studying empathy and kindness in the human brain. He is interested in how we can learn to connect better. • Book: Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness • Lab Website: Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab • Website: jamil-zaki.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: A Paradise Built in Hell: The Extraordinary Communities That Arise in Disaster by Rebecca Solnit • Book: Bullshit Jobs: A Theory by David Graeber • Cynicism Test: Cook-Medley Hostility ScaleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andrew LaCivita discusses the most important career investment you can make: your skill development. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The biggest assumption that’s hurting your career 2) How to pinpoint what skills you need to develop 3) Three easy ways to build your confidence Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep991 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANDREW — Andrew LaCivita, a globally-renowned career and leadership coach, is the founder of the milewalk Academy®. During his career, he has impacted over 350 companies, more than 100,000 individuals, and spanned nearly 200 countries, helping them unlock their full potential. He is the best-selling author of four books including Interview Intervention, The Hiring Prophecies, and The Zebra Code. You can join him on Thursdays for live, complimentary career coaching at his Live Office Hours on YouTube.• Book: The Zebra Code: A Step-By-Step Guide to Mastering Career Skills That Make You a Standout Professional (book website) • Assessment: Free Leadership Assessment • Company: milewalk Academy — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Kajabi • Tool: Circle • Book: You'll See It When You Believe It: The Way to Your Personal Transformation by Wayne Dyer — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/BeAwesome • Hello Bello. Get 30% off your first customizable bundle with HelloBello.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jessica Chen discusses how to get noticed even if you’re not the loudest voice in the room. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The top misconception about career advancement 2) How to ensure your message always lands 3) The five elements that make your voice resonate Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep990 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JESSICA — Jessica Chen is an Emmy-Award winner, top virtual keynote speaker, and CEO of Soulcast Media, a global business communication training agency. Her client list includes Google, LinkedIn, the CDC, Medtronic, Mattel, HP, DraftKings, and many more. Prior to starting Soulcast Media, Jessica was a broadcast television journalist. She is also an internationally recognized top LinkedIn Learning Instructor where her communication courses have been watched by over 2 million learners and featured in Forbes, Fortune, and Entrepreneur. She lives in Los Angeles.• Book: Smart, Not Loud: How to Get Noticed at Work for All the Right Reasons • Instagram: @jessicachenpage • LinkedIn: Jessica Chen • Website: SoulCastMedia.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works for You by Tessa West • Past episode: 311: Communication Secrets from FBI Kidnapping Negotiator Chris Voss — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order! • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/BeAwesome • Hello Bello. Get 30% off your first customizable bundle with HelloBello.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Mithu Storoni goes behind the science of how focus works to use your brain to its maximum capacity. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to identify and get into the best mental gear for your work 2) What to do when work gets either boring or overwhelming 3) The trick to resetting your brain Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep989 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MITHU — Dr. Mithu Storoni is a University of Cambridge-trained physician, neuroscience researcher and ophthalmic surgeon. She advises multinational corporations on mental performance and stress management. She is the author of the forthcoming book Hyperefficient: Optimize Your Brain to Transform the Way You Work, out on September 17, 2024.• Book: Hyperefficient: Optimize Your Brain to Transform the Way You Work • LinkedIn: Mithu Storoni • Twitter/X: @MithuStoroni • Website: https://www.mithustoroni.com/ — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Medium is the Message by Marshall McLuhan— THANK YOU, SPONSORS! —• Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order!• LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/BeAwesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alison Fragale reveals the keys to improving others’ perceptions of you. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The critical missing piece for your advancement 2) Why your response to “How are you?” matters more than you think 3) The quickest way to get others to promote you Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep988 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALISON — Alison Fragale is the author of LIKEABLE BADASS: How Women Get the Success They Deserve and the Mary Farley Ames Lee Distinguished Scholar of Organizational Behavior at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler Business School. As a research psychologist, award-winning professor, international keynote speaker, and author, she is on a mission to help others — especially women — use behavioral science to work and live better. Her scholarship has been published in the most prestigious academic journals in her field and featured in prominent media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Financial Times, Boston Globe, and Inc. She lives in Chicago with her husband and three children, who are all named after professional athletes.• Book: Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve • Newsletter: The Upper Hand • Website: AlisonFragale.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Gender, Race, and Interruptions at Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings” by Christina L. Boyd, Paul M. Collins Jr., and Lori A. Ringhand • Book: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order!• LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/BeAwesome• Hello Bello. Get 30% off your first customizable bundle with HelloBello.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sam Owens breaks down his detailed process for confidently nailing job interviews–in 10 hours flat. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The biggest mistake people make in job interviews 2) How to craft your “power” answers for every question 3) The top do’s and don’ts of salary negotiation Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep987 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SAM — Sam Owens is the author of I HATE JOB INTERVIEWS and founder of Sam’s Career Talk where he provides career coaching services and helps people land their dream jobs and thrive in them. He is also a chief marketing officer who has worked for three multi-billion dollar companies in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. He is currently Chief Marketing Officer at Freezing Point, the makers of Frazil slushies. He and his wife, Gina, have four children and live in Erie, Colorado.• Book: I Hate Job Interviews: Stop Stressing. Start Performing. Get the Job You Want • LinkedIn: Sam Owens • Website: SamsCareerTalk.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness by Morgan Housel • Clip: Hitch (2005) - Dance Lessons — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Asheesh Advani discusses why the old rules of leadership no longer apply—and what to do differently today. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why our idea of achievement needs a rework 2) Why to befriend both older and younger people 3) An under-utilized tactic for dramatically accelerating your career learning Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep986 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ASHEESH — Asheesh Advani is the CEO of JA (Junior Achievement) Worldwide, one of the largest NGOs in the world dedicated to preparing youth for employment and entrepreneurship. During his leadership tenure, JA Worldwide has been selected annually as one of the top 10 social good organizations in the world and been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Advani is also an accomplished entrepreneur, having led two venture-backed businesses from start-up to acquisition. He is an in-demand speaker and regular contributor at major conferences, having served as a panelist or moderator at the World Economic Forum, the United Nations, the Young Presidents Organization, and Fortune 500 corporate gatherings.• Book: Modern Achievement: A New Approach to Timeless Lessons for Aspiring Leaders • Book site: ModernAchievement.com • Website: JAWorldwide.org — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts--Becoming the Person You Want to Be by Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter • Book: The Magic of Thinking Big by Schwartz David • Article: “Let’s ‘Double-Click’ on the Latest Cringeworthy Corporate Buzzword” by Te-Ping Chen and Nicholas G. Miller • Past episode: 317: How to Form Habits the Smart Way with BJ Fogg, PhD — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Abby Medcalf discusses how to set firm boundaries and keep negativity from ruining your day. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What most people get wrong about boundaries 2) How to stop others from hijacking your mood3) A trick for dealing with people who are nasty to youSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep985 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ABBY — Abby Medcalf is a Relationship Maven, psychologist, author, podcast host and Tedx speaker who has helped thousands of people think differently so they can create connection, ease and joy in their relationships (especially the one with yourself)! With her unique background in both business and counseling, she brings a fresh, effective perspective to life’s struggles using humor, research and her direct, no-nonsense style. With over 35 years of experience, Abby is a recognized authority and sought-after speaker at organizations such as Google, Apple, AT&T, Kaiser, PG&E, American Airlines and Chevron. She’s been a featured expert on CBS and ABC news, and has been a contributor to the New York Times, Women’s Health, Psychology Today, Well+Good and Bustle.She’s the author of the #1 Amazon best-selling book, “Be Happily Married, Even if Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing,” as well as the newly released Boundaries Made Easy, and the host of the top-rated “Relationships Made Easy” Podcast now in over 170 countries.• Book: Boundaries Made Easy: Your Roadmap to Connection, Ease and Joy • Website: AbbyMedcalf.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Strangers to Ourselves: Discovering the Adaptive Unconscious by Timothy Wilson • Book: Psycho-Cybernetics: Updated and Expanded by Maxwell Maltz • Previous episode: 159: Increasing Confidence by Increasing Self-Awareness with Dr. Tasha Eurich — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Beane reveals how the quest to optimize productivity is harming our learning and growth–and what you can do about it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The trillion-dollar problem with trying to optimize everything 2) How to modify ChatGPT to help you learn better 3) Three counterintuitive ways to learn better and faster Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep984 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MATT — Matt Beane does field research on work involving robots and AI to uncover systematic positive exceptions that we can use across the broader world of work. His award-winning research has been published in top management journals such as Administrative Science Quarterly and Harvard Business Review, and he has spoken on the TED stage. He also took a two-year hiatus from his PhD at MIT’s Sloan School of Management to help found and fund Humatics, a full-stack IoT startup. In 2012 he was selected as a Human-Robot Interaction Pioneer, and in 2021 was named to the Thinkers50 Radar list. Beane is an assistant professor in the Technology Management department at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Digital Fellow with Stanford’s Digital Economy Lab and MIT’s Initiative on the Digital Economy. When he’s not studying intelligent technologies and learning, he enjoys playing guitar; his morning coffee ritual with his wife, Kristen; and reading science fiction—a lot of science fiction. He lives in Santa Barbara, California. • Book: The Skill Code: How to Save Human Ability in an Age of Intelligent Machines • Article: “Gen AI Is Coming for Remote Workers First”  • Substack: "Don't Let AI Dumb You Down" • TED Talk: How do we learn to work with intelligent machines? | Matt Beane • Website: MattBeane.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “GPTs are GPTs: An early look at the labor market impact potential of large language models” by Tyna Eloundou, Sam Manning, Pamela Mishkin, and Daniel Rock • Book: Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology by Chris Miller • Book: There Is No Antimemetics Division by qntm — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jodi Wellman shares how reflecting on our scarce remaining time of life helps us live free from regret.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why you need to befriend the Grim Reaper2) How to feel “astonishingly alive”3) How to break out of a rutSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep983 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JODI — Jodi Wellman is a former corporate executive turned executive coach. She has a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where she is an instructor in the Master’s program and a trainer in the world-renowned Penn Resilience Program. She is a Professional Certified Coach with the ICF and a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach from CTI. She has coached and spoken with clients like American Express, Fidelity, pwc, Royal Bank of Canada, BMW, and more, and runs her own business, Four Thousand Mondays. She’s also known for her inspirational TEDx Talk on how death can bring you back to life. She lives between Palm Springs and Chicago with her husband and cat, Andy. • Book: You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets• Mondays Calculator: Calculate how many Monday mornings you have left• Website: FourThousandMondays.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Staring at the Sun: Overcoming the Terror of Death by Irvin Yalom— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Deb Mashek reveals the critical factors that make workplace collaborations less painful and more productive. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The key ingredients of great collaboration 2) Why hiring good collaborators isn’t enough 3) The key questions to kickstart great collaborations Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep982 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DEB — Dr. Deb Mashek, PhD is an experienced business advisor, professor, higher education administrator, and national nonprofit executive. She is the author of the book Collabor(h)ate: How to build incredible collaborative relationships at work (even if you’d rather work alone). Named one of the Top 35 Women in Higher Education by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, she has been featured in media outlets including MIT Sloan Management Review, The New York Times, The Atlantic, Inc., Forbes, Fortune, The Hechinger Report, Inside Higher Ed, Reason, Business Week, University Business Insider, and The Hill. She writes regularly for Reworked and Psychology Today.Deb is the founder of Myco Consulting LLC, where she helps networked organizations (e.g., consortia, collaboratives, associations, federations, etc.) avoid the predictable pitfalls of complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives so that they can drive impact and achieve big visions. A member of the Association for Collaborative Leadership, Deb has been an invited speaker on collaboration and viewpoint diversity at leading organizations including the United Nations, Siemens, and the American Psychological Association.• Book: Collabor(h)ate: How to build incredible collaborative relationships at work (even if you’d rather work alone) • Book Website: Collaborhate.com • Website: DebMashek.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Article: "36 Questions to Fall In Love" • Book: The Good Fight: Use Productive Conflict to Get Your Team and Organization Back on Track by Liane Davey • Research: "The Experimental Generation of Interpersonal Closeness: A Procedure and Some Preliminary Findings" by Arthur Aaron, Edward Melinat, Elaine Aaron, Robert Vallone, Renee Bator — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fellow podcaster Kwame Christian giggles with Pete as he shares his insights and lessons learned on a novel notetaking approach. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to listen and understand audio at 3X speed 2) How notetaking improves your decision-making 3) How AI can make a fun soundtrack for your life Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep981 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KWAME — Kwame Christian is a best-selling author, business lawyer and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute (ANI). Following the viral success of his TedxDayton talk, Kwame released his best-seller Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life in 2018. He’s also a regular Contributor for Forbes and the host of the number one negotiation podcast in the world, Negotiate Anything – which currently has over 5 million downloads worldwide. Under Kwame’s leadership, ANI has coached and trained several Fortune 500 companies on applying the fundamentals of negotiation to corporate success. Kwame was the recipient of the John Glenn College of Public Affairs Young Alumni Achievement Award in 2020 and the Moritz College of Law Outstanding Recent Alumnus Award 2021. He is the only person in the history of The Ohio State University to win alumni awards in consecutive years from the law school and the masters of public affairs program. That said, Kwame’s proudest achievement is his family. He’s married to Dr. Whitney Christian, and they have two lovely sons, Kai and Dominic. • Instagram: @kwamenegotiates • LinkedIn: Kwame Christian • Podcast: Negotiate Anything Premium — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Song: Rise and Shine Pete• Book: The Code of Trust: An American Counterintelligence Expert's Five Rules to Lead and Succeed by Robin Dreeke, Cameron Stauth• Book: Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully by Elaine Lin Hering• Past episode: 976: How (and When) to Freely Speak Your Mind with Elaine Lin Hering• App: Voice Dream Reader• App: Suno AI• Study: Gandhi and the Anchoring Effect, Strack & Mussweiler, 1997• Study: "Why do we compare everything to the first piece of information we received?" Anchoring Bias explained— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scott Mautz shares powerful strategies to stay confident and in control when negativity strikes. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to wisely managed doubt–and confidence 2) The early warning signs of self-acceptance being degraded 3) The three-step solution to reset negative chatter Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep980 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SCOTT — Scott Mautz is a high-octane speaker expert at igniting peak performance and deep employee engagement, motivation, and inspiration. He’s a Procter & Gamble veteran who successfully ran several of the company’s largest multi-billion dollar businesses, an award-winning/best-selling author, faculty at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business for Executive Education, a popular instructor on LinkedIn Learning where his courses have been taken over 1.5 million times, and a frequent national publication and podcast guest.• Book: The Mentally Strong Leader: Build the Habits to Productively Regulate Your Emotions, Thoughts, and Behaviors • Website: ScottMautz.com. Listeners can get the Mental Strength Self-Assessment for free at ScottMautz.com/mentallystronggift! • Article: “Following the 90:10 Rule Will Make You Noticeably More Self-Confident” — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Website: Unsplash • Book: Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia and Bill Gifford • Book: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo • Book: The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien • Previous episode: 270: Reclaiming Workplace Inspiration with Scott Mautz • Previous episode: 669: Making More Impact as a Middle Manager with Scott Mautz • Previous episode: 945: How to Master Your Inner World and Flourish During Stress with Mawi Asgedom— THANK YOU, SPONSORS! —• Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Retired Green Beret Scott Mann shares battle-tested strategies for motivating people in low-trust, high-stakes environments. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why storytelling is super powerful 2) The key shift that makes stories memorable3) How to regulate emotions (both yours and others)Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep979 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SCOTT — Lt. Col. Scott Mann is a retired Green Beret with over twenty-two years of Army and Special Operations experience around the world, and a New York Times bestselling author. He has deployed to Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He is the CEO of Rooftop Leadership and the founder of a 501c3, The Heroes Journey, committed to helping veterans tell their stories in transition. Scott regularly speaks to and trains corporate leaders, law enforcement, and special operations forces on best practices for going local, storytelling, and making better human connections. Scott has frequent appearances on Fox News, CNN, and other national platforms as a thought leader on building organizational relationships, restoring trust in our communities, and a range of national security issues. He is also an actor and playwright who has written a play about the war called Last Out—Elegy of a Green Beret on Amazon Prime. Scott lives in Florida with his wife Monty where they are deepening their skills on empty nesting.• Book: Nobody Is Coming to Save You: A Green Beret's Guide to Getting Big Sh*t Done • Website: ScottMann.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Getting More: How You Can Negotiate to Succeed in Work and Life by Stuart Diamond • Book: Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chris Voss and Tahl Raz • Previous episode: 311: Communication Secrets from FBI Kidnapping Negotiator Chris Voss • Book: The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield • Book: The World Until Yesterday: What Can We Learn from Traditional Societies? by Jared Diamond • Play: “Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marie-Hélène Pelletier argues that resilience isn’t a trait and provides a customizable path to develop yours. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why no one should assume they’re resilient 2) How to design your Resilience Plan 3) The tiny actions that build big resilience Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep978 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARIE-HÉLÈNE — Throughout her career in business management and psychology, Dr. Pelletier has spearheaded the dialogue on the crucial issues of leadership resilience and work performance. Drawing on her extensive background in corporate, insurance, governance and public sectors, she brings an international perspective and unique expertise on leadership. She is a practicing leadership psychologist and executive coach with over 20 years of experience and holds a Ph.D. and an MBA from the University of British Columbia. Marie-Hélène is a Member of the Global Clinical Practice Network of the World Health Organization, and past Director on the boards of the Canadian Psychological Association and the International Association of Applied Psychology. She has presented and authored and co-authored a number of industry and academic publications and has won numerous academic and industry awards. In 2024, Dr. Pelletier published her award-winning book, The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Your Work Performance and Mental Health.• Book: The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Your Work Performance and Mental Health• LinkedIn: Marie-Hélène Pelletier • Website: TheResiliencePlan.com • Worksheets: The Resilience Plan Worksheets — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think by Dennis Greenberger and Christine A. Padesky• Past episode: 317: How to Form Habits the Smart Way with BJ Fogg, PhD • Research: "Building a Practically Useful Theory of Goal Setting and Task Motivation" by Edwin Locke and Gary LathamSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Barbara Kellerman explores the roots of bad leadership and offers strategic tips for challenging it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Where leadership training falls short 2) The two core components of “bad” leadership 3) Four tips for standing up to bad leaders Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep977 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BARBARA — Barbara Kellerman was Founding Executive Director of the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School; the Kennedy’s School’s James MacGregor Burns Lecturer in Leadership; and a member of the Harvard faculty for over twenty years. She is currently a Fellow at the Center. Kellerman received her B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College, and her M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. (in Political Science) degrees from Yale University. She was awarded a Danforth Fellowship and three Fulbright fellowships. Kellerman was cofounder of the International Leadership Association (ILA) and is author and editor of many books. She’s appeared on numerous media outlets and has contributed to the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Boston Globe, the Los Angeles Times, and the Harvard Business Review.  She received the Wilbur M. McFeeley Award from the National Management Association for her pioneering work on leadership and followership, as well as the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Leadership Association. From 2015 to 2024 she has been ranked by Global Gurus as among the “World’s Top 30 Management Professionals.” • Book: Bad Leadership: What It Is, How It Happens, Why It Matters (Leadership for the Common Good) • Book: Leadership from Bad to Worse: What Happens When Bad Festers • Book: Professionalizing Leadership • Website: BarbaraKellerman.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Documents: The Federalist PapersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elaine Lin Hering discusses why to stop censoring yourself at work—and how to strategically do that. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The massive costs of keeping quiet 2) The fundamental question that helps you speak up wisely 3) The subtle ways we silence others—and how to stop Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep976 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ELAINE — Elaine Lin Hering works with organizations and individuals to build skills in communication, collaboration, and conflict management. She has worked on six continents and facilitated executive education at Harvard, Dartmouth, Tufts, UC Berkeley, and UCLA. She is the former Advanced Training Director for the Harvard Mediation Program and lecturer at Harvard Law School. She is the author of the USA Today Bestselling book Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully. • Book: Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully • Website: ElaineLinHering.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Testing the babble hypothesis: Speaking time predicts leader emergence in small groups” • Book: Micro Activism: How You Can Make a Difference in the World Without A Bullhorn by Omkari WilliamsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Urs Koenig reveals how to level up your leadership through the five shifts of radical humility. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why leaders win more when they’re humble 2) Two tricks to getting better quality feedback 3) How to make any tough conversation less intimidating Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep975 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT URS — Urs is a former United Nations military peacekeeper and NATO military peacekeeping commander, a highly accomplished ultraendurance champion, a widely published professor, bestselling author, and a seasoned executive coach and keynote speaker with more than three decades of experience helping hundreds of leaders and dozens of executive teams unlock new levels of achievement across four continents.  He is the founder of the Radical Humility Leadership Institute and speaks frequently on the topic of leadership to corporations and associations across the globe. His message of Radical Humility in leadership has inspired teams from across the spectrum, including Amazon, Starbucks, the Society of Human Resource Management, Vistage, the University of Melbourne, and Microsoft. He holds a PhD in geography and a Master of Science from the University of Zürich, Switzerland, and an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management.  Urs is the loving father of two teenage boys who make commanding soldiers look easy. He lives in Seattle, Washington. • Book: Radical Humility: Be a Badass Leader and a Good Human • LinkedIn: Urs Koenig • Website: UrsKoenig.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage (Anniversary Edition) by Alfred Lansing • Book: Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World by General Stanley McChrystal, Tantum Collins, David Silverman, Chris Fussell • Past episode: 707: Amy Edmondson on How to Build Thriving Teams with Psychological Safety — THANK YOU, SPONSORS! — • Harvard Business Review. Get 10% off your subscription at HBR.org/subscriptions with the promo code AWESOME• Hello Bello. Get 30% off your first customizable bundle with HelloBello.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stella Grizont shares the simple things everyone can do to feel happier and more fulfilled every day. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The master key for overcoming toxic situations 2) The key response that builds quality relationships 3) How to set healthy boundaries without feeling guilty Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep974 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT STELLA — Time Magazine named Stella a leading happiness expert. As a speaker and executive coach, Stella works with leaders who are seeking deeper career fulfillment and with organizations that are dedicated to elevating the well-being and engagement of their employees. Her debut book based on her signature coaching program, The Work Happiness Method: Master the 8 Skills to Career Fulfillment, was an instant USA Today Bestseller.In the last 17 years, Stella has coached over 1,800 individuals in over 30 countries. Stella was one of the first 150 people in the world to earn a master's in Applied Positive Psychology (aka the science of happiness) from the University of Pennsylvania. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, daughter, and son, who continue to teach her what life is all about.• Book: The Work Happiness Method: Master the 8 Skills to Career Fulfillment • Exercise: VisionGenerator.com • Website: StellaGrizont.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: World Happiness Report 2024 • Tools: Gable's Four Responses to Good News • Book: "Seven Thousand Ways to Listen: Staying Close to What Is Sacred" by Mark Nepo • Past episode: 317: How to Form Habits the Smart Way with BJ Fogg, PhD — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Harvard Business Review. Get 10% off your subscription at HBR.org/subscriptions with the promo code AWESOME • Hello Bello. Get 30% off your first customizable bundle with HelloBello.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Leslie Zane reveals why traditional persuasion tactics often fall short—and offers a new alternative that’s more effective. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why most attempts at persuasion fall short  2) How to bypass resistance with triggers 3) The unexpected people who will drive your success Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep973 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LESLIE — Leslie Zane is an award-winning marketer, TEDx speaker and the foremost authority in harnessing the instinctive mind to accelerate brand and business growth. In 1995, she founded Triggers®, a CMO advisory and the first brand consulting firm rooted in behavioral science, where she continued to champion the primacy of the instinctive mind in brand decisions. With her groundbreaking discoveries in boosting salience, the Brand Connectome® and Growth Triggers®, Zane and her team have delivered over 2X incremental revenue growth for their Fortune 100 clients. Today, Triggers’ strategies are evident in diverse fields from consumer-packaged goods, health care and insurance.An alumna of Yale, Harvard Business School and Bain & Company, Zane is a recipient of the Congressional Women of Distinction and the Ogilvy Award. In 2021, she coined the term “Covid-stasis” forecasting the pandemic’s lasting psychological and behavioral effects. Zane has been published in prestigious publications including Knowledge@Wharton, Harvard Business Review, World Economic Forum, Newsweek and Ad Age. Zane is a board member of El Centro Hispano, the leading non-profit empowering Hispanic immigrants with skills to thrive in the United States.• Book: The Power of Instinct: The New Rules of Persuasion in Business and Life • Book site: ThePowerOfInstinctBook.com • LinkedIn: Leslie Zane — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Measure: A Read with Jenna Pick by Nikki Erlick • Movie Scene: Planes,Trains and Automobiles (1987), curtain earrings— THANK YOU, SPONSORS! — • Harvard Business Review. Get 10% off your subscription at HBR.org/subscriptions with the promo code AWESOME• Hello Bello. Get 30% off your first customizable bundle with HelloBello.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Amy Edmondson shares how to minimize unproductive failures and maximize intelligent ones. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What separates good failure from bad failure 2) The surprisingly simple tool that prevents many failures 3) How to stay motivated in the face of failure Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep972 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT AMY — Amy C. Edmondson is the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School. Her work explores teaming – the dynamic forms of collaboration needed in environments characterized by uncertainty and ambiguity. She has also studied the role of psychological safety in teamwork and innovation. Before her academic career, she was Director of Research at Pecos River Learning Centers, where she worked with founder and CEO Larry Wilson to design change programs in large companies. In the early 1980s, she worked as Chief Engineer for architect/inventor Buckminster Fuller, and innovation in the built environment remains an area of enduring interest and passion.• Book: Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well • Website: AmyCEdmondson.com • Check out the interview in video format on YouTube!— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “The Intuitive Psychologist and His Shortcomings: Distortions in the Attribution Process” by Lee Ross • Book: The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right by Atul Gawande • Book: The Road to Character by David Brooks • Past episode: 707: Amy Edmondson on How to Build Thriving Teams with Psychological Safety — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/BeAwesome • Harvard Business Review. Get 10% off your subscription at HBR.org/subscriptions with the promo code AWESOMESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jay Baer discusses how professionals can use the principles of excellent customer experience to stand out above the rest. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why it pays to reply super fast 2) The best way to recover from a mistake 3) Why competency won’t get you noticed—and what does Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep971 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JAY — Jay Baer is a 7th-generation entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author of seven books, and founder of six multi-million dollar companies. In 2023, he was named a Top 30 Global Guru in both Customer Experience and in Marketing. Jay has advised more than 700 brands in his career, including Nike, Oracle, Hilton, The United Nations and 40 of the FORTUNE 500.He is an inductee into the professional speaking and word of mouth marketing halls of fame. Jay has authored or co-authored among the best-selling business books of all-time in the categories of digital marketing, customer service, customer experience, and business growth. He has been named to more than 50 top global business influencer lists. Jay’s books are known for deep, first-party research combined with unique, compelling case studies, and a heavy sprinkling of humor. • Book: Hug Your Haters: How to Embrace Complaints and Keep Your Customers • Book: Talk Triggers: The Complete Guide to Creating Customers with Word of Mouth • Book: The Time to Win: How to Exceed Your Customers’ Need for Speed • Book: Youtility: Why Smart Marketing Is about Help Not Hype • Website: JayBaer.com • Website: TequilaJayBaer.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson • Past episode: 950: Cal Newport: Slowing Down to Boost Productivity and Ease Stress — THANK YOU, SPONSORS! —• LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/BeAwesome• Harvard Business Review. Get 10% off your subscription at HBR.org/subscriptions with the promo code AWESOMESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Terri Sjodin discusses how to avoid the common pitfalls that diminish your persuasiveness. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What your audience really wants to know 2) Three reasons why your presentation is boring—and how to fix it 3) The key mistake people won’t tell you you’re making Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep970 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TERRI — Terri L. Sjodin is an international leading expert on persuasive presentations. With more than 25 years of experience, she has built an impressive client list that includes Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, national sales teams, industry associations, and even members of Congress. Terri has appeared as an expert on sales presentations on the Today Show, Bloomberg News, CNN, CNBC, and Fox Business, as well as many industry podcasts. • Book: Presentation Ready: Improve Your Sales Presentation Outcomes and Avoid the Twelve Most Common Mistakes • Study: State of Sales Presentations Research Study • Website: TerriSjodin.com • LinkedIn Course: Sales Skills: 12 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Your Next Persuasive Presentation — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Acorns. Start saving and investing for your future today with Acorns.com/awesome • Storyworth. Give the Fathers in your life a unique, heartfelt gift. Save $10 with at StoryWorth.com/Awesome with the promo code AWESOME.• LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/BeAwesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex Edmans shows you how to think smarter, sharper, and more critically so you can make better decisions. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How our biases are holding us back 2) The ladder of misinference that mucks up our thinking 3) Why we end up mistaking statements for facts Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep969 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALEX — Alex Edmans is Professor of Finance at London Business School. Alex has a PhD from MIT as a Fulbright Scholar, and was previously a tenured professor at Wharton and an investment banker at Morgan Stanley. Alex has spoken at the World Economic Forum in Davos, testified in the UK Parliament, and given TED/TEDx talks with a combined 2.8 million views. He was named Professor of the Year by Poets & Quants in 2021.• Book: Grow the Pie: How Great Companies Deliver Both Purpose and Profit • Book: May Contain Lies: How Stories, Statistics, and Studies Exploit Our Biases―And What We Can Do about It • Book site: MayContainLies.com • Linked: Alex Edmans • TEDx Talk: The Pie-Growing Mindset | Alex Edmans | TEDxManchester • Twitter/X: @aedmans • Website: AlexEdmans.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Article: “Addiction Rare in Patients Treated with Narcotics” by Jane Porter and Hershel Jick • Book: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear • Book: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport • Book: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth • Book: Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia and Bill Gifford • Book: Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek • Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey • TED Talk: How diversity makes teams more innovative | Rocío Lorenzo | TED — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Acorns. Start saving and investing for your future today with Acorns.com/awesome• Storyworth. Give the Fathers in your life a unique, heartfelt gift. Save $10 with at StoryWorth.com/Awesome with the promo code AWESOME.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John R. Miles shares powerful insight into what it takes to live an intentional and purposeful life. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to feel impervious in the face of adversity and failure 2) How anxiety makes you 400% more effective 3) How to visualize effectively Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep968 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOHN — John R. Miles is a worldwide expert on intentional behavior change, leadership, and personal mastery. He is a keynote speaker, top-rated show host, and is the founder and CEO of Passion Struck®. Miles is devoted to promoting personal mastery, fostering an intentional mindset, enhancing health and wellness, and building meaningful relationships. His globally renowned podcast, Passion Struck with John R. Miles, has garnered tens of millions of downloads and consistently tops the charts as the number one alternative health podcast on iTunes. Miles is committed to inspiring people worldwide to believe in their ability to push beyond limits and achieve their aspirations. He is a graduate of the Naval Academy, where he excelled as a varsity athlete. Learn more by visiting johnrmiles.com or passionstruck.com.• Book: Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life • Website: JohnRMiles.com • Website: PassionStruck.com • Quiz: Passion Struck Quiz — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems by Wendy Smith and Marianne Lewis • Book: Unbeatable Mind: Forge Resiliency and Mental Toughness to Succeed at an Elite Level by Mark Divine • Book: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain • Past episode: 855: Turning Anxiety into Your Source of Strength with Morra Aarons-Mele • Past episode: 327: Unclog Your Brain through Unfocusing with Dr. Srini Pillay — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Acorns. Start saving and investing for your future today with Acorns.com/awesome• Harvard Business Review. Get 10% off your subscription at HBR.org/subscriptions with the promo code AWESOME• Storyworth. Give the Fathers in your life a unique, heartfelt gift. Save $10 with at StoryWorth.com/Awesome with the promo code AWESOME.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Mary C. Murphy explains the downsides to the culture of genius—and shares an alternative path for transforming individuals, teams, and organizations. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The biggest misconceptions about the growth mindset 2) The optimal number of mistakes to make 3) How to deal with the four situations that trigger a fixed mindset Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep967 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARY — Mary C. Murphy is the Herman B Wells Endowed Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University, Founding Director of the Summer Institute on Diversity at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, and Founder and CEO of the Equity Accelerator, a research and consulting organization that works with schools and companies to create more equitable learning and working environments through social and behavioral science.  Murphy is the author of more than 100 publications and in 2019, was awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest award bestowed on early career scholars by the U.S. government. She is also an elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Her research has been profiled in The New York Times, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Scientific American, and NPR, among other outlets.  Originally from San Antonio, Texas, she earned her BA from the University of Texas at Austin and her PhD in social psychology from Stanford University in 2007, mentored by Claude Steele and Carol Dweck. She splits her time between Bloomington, Indiana, and Palo Alto, California.  Mary’s new book on organizational mindset, Cultures of Growth: How the New Science of Mindset Can Transform Individuals, Teams, and Organizations is available now. • Book: Cultures of Growth: How the New Science of Mindset Can Transform Individuals, Teams, and Organizations • Assessment: Mindset Triggers Assessment • Substack: Culture Catalyst with Mary C. Murphy • Website: MaryCMurphy.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Article: “The Magic Relationship Ratio, According to Science” by Kyle Benson • Storytelling Coach: Kymberlee Weil • Book: Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well by Amy Edmondson • Book: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck • Past episode: 960: Surfacing Hidden Wisdom for Huge Breakthroughs: A Masterclass in Asking with Jeff Wetzler — THANK YOU, SPONSORS! — • Acorns. Start saving and investing for your future today with Acorns.com/awesome• Harvard Business Review. Get 10% off your subscription at HBR.org/subscriptions with the promo code AWESOME• Storyworth. Give the Fathers in your life a unique, heartfelt gift. Save $10 with at StoryWorth.com/Awesome with the promo code AWESOME.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guy Kawasaki discusses the key to making your life and career remarkable. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three keys to becoming remarkable 2) How to effectively sell your dreams 3) Why there’s no such thing as “perfect” timing Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep966 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT GUY — Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist of Canva and host of the Remarkable People podcast. He was the chief evangelist of Apple, trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation, Mercedes-Benz brand ambassador, and special assistant to the Motorola Division of Google. Kawasaki has a BA from Stanford University, an MBA from UCLA, and an honorary doctorate from Babson College. He lives in Watsonville, California. • Book: Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference • Website: GuyKawasaki.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: If You Want to Write: A Book About Art, Independence and Spirit by Brenda Ueland • Study: The Invisible Gorilla (featuring Daniel Simons) — THANK YOU, SPONSORS! — • Acorns. Start saving and investing for your future today with Acorns.com/awesome• Harvard Business Review. Get 10% off your subscription at HBR.org/subscriptions with the promo code AWESOME• Storyworth. Give the Fathers in your life a unique, heartfelt gift. Save $10 with at StoryWorth.com/Awesome with the promo code AWESOME.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Nicholas Pearce reveals the hidden reason why many high-performers don’t advance—and provides candid solutions.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The harsh truth behind why many don’t advance 2) Why even a great mentor is no substitute for a sponsor 3) How to find support if you aren’t being supported Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep965 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT NICHOLAS — Dr. Nicholas Pearce is a Chicago native and vocational multihyphenate who has committed his life to creating social impact at the intersection of the academy, the church, and the marketplace. He is an award-winning organizational behavior professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, Founder & CEO of The Vocati Group, a boutique management consultancy, and a respected faith leader. He is also the author of the bestselling book, THE PURPOSE PATH: A Guide to Pursuing Your Authentic Life’s Work.. • Article: "What to Do When Your Boss Won't Advocate for You" • Book: The Purpose Path: A Guide to Pursuing Your Authentic Life's Work • TED Talk: "Don’t Ask Me What I Do" | Nicholas Pearce | TEDxArlingtonHeights • Website: NicholasPearce.org — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: "Better Decisions Through Diversity" by Katherine Phillips, Katie Liljenquist, Margaret Neale• Book: Necessary Endings: The Employees, Businesses, and Relationships That All of Us Have to Give Up in Order to Move Forward by Henry Cloud— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Acorns. Start saving and investing for your future today with Acorns.com/awesome• Harvard Business Review. Get 10% off your subscription at HBR.org/subscriptions with the promo code AWESOMESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Janice Omadeke shares her tips for building the career-shaping mentor relationships that can dramatically speed up your career progression. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Just how big a difference mentorship makes in your career 2) The trick to finding the best mentors 3) How to build a transformational mentor-mentee relationship Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep964 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JANICE — Janice Omadeke is a pioneering serial entrepreneur who made a life-altering decision when she transitioned from her role as a corporate graphic designer to embark on a journey into startup life. Omadeke earned recognition as one of Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Women of Influence in 2022. Her voice and commitment to mentorship and entrepreneurship can be found in publications such as Forbes, the Harvard Business Review, The Austin Business Journal, Black Enterprise, and Inc. Alongside her entrepreneurial expertise, she holds a PMP certification and has received a certification in Entrepreneurship from MIT. Omadeke is the former CEO and founder of The Mentor Method, an enterprise software designed to drive transformative change within company cultures through the power of mentorship. Guided by her belief in data-driven decision-making as a cornerstone for strategy, innovation, and cultural transformation, she has honed this model through over a decade of leadership experience within Fortune 500 companies. Her roster of influential clients includes Amazon and the U.S. Department of Education. With a unique blend of directness and compassion, Omadeke is dedicated to making a positive impact. Her approach is both strategic and heartfelt, always driven by a deep sense of intention. Beyond her professional pursuits, you can find Janice cooking, reading, taking on a self-development project, or a combination of the three. • Book: Mentorship Unlocked: The Science and Art of Setting Yourself Up for Success • Instagram: @janiceomadeke • LinkedIn: Janice Omadeke • Website: JaniceOmadeke.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Lost and Founder: A Painfully Honest Field Guide to the Startup World by Rand Fishkin • Book: Masters of Scale: Surprising Truths from the World's Most Successful Entrepreneurs by Reid Hoffman • Book: The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale • Forbes Article: How Becoming A Mentor Can Boost Your Career • Guider: Mentoring Statistics: The Research You Need to Know in 2024 • Sun Microsystems Study — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Acorns. Start saving and investing for your future today with Acorns.com/awesome• Harvard Business Review. Get 10% off your subscription at HBR.org/subscriptions with the promo code AWESOME• LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/BeAwesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Valerie Fridland shares surprising insight into why filler words and other vilified elements of speaking aren’t all that bad in the workplace. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The surprising value of saying “Uh” and “Um” 2) How to switch up your language to build better relationships 3) The one word that makes you sound more convincing Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep963 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT VALERIE — Dr. Valerie Fridland is a professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada in Reno. Her new book, Like Literally, Dude! Arguing for the Good in Bad English, takes a fascinating look at the history and patterns behind the modern speech habits we love to hate. She also writes a monthly blog called “Language in the Wild” for Psychology Today, is a regular guest writer for the popular Grammar Girl podcast and has a lecture series, Language and Society, available with The Great Courses.  Her popular facing work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Nature, Entrepreneur Magazine, Psychology Today Magazine, LitHub and The Conversation. Valerie has also appeared as an expert on numerous shows and podcasts including CBS News, NPR 1A, NPR Here and Now, NPR Day to Day, Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert, Alan Alda’s Clear and Vivid, Newsy’s The Why, The Gist, and The Lisa Show.• Book: "Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English" • Website: ValerieFridland.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Article: “The Rise and Fall of ‘ZuckTalk’” by John Herrman • Book: "The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary" by Simon Winchester • Past episode: 844: The Six Words that Dramatically Increase Your Impact with Jonah Berger — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/BeAwesome• Acorns. Start saving and investing for your future today with Acorns.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marshall Goldsmith unveils his latest (free!) innovation in the field of artificial intelligence: MarshallGoldsmith.Ai. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why Marshall put all of his leadership knowledge inside a bot 2) Where AI excels and where it falls short 3) Crucial considerations before using–and making–AI bots Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep962 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARSHALL — Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is the only two time Thinkers50 #1 leadership thinker in the world. He has been recognized as the #1 executive coach in the world for over a decade. He is the #1 New York Times best selling author of books that have sold over 3 million copies including What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, MOJO, Triggers and The Earned Life. He is the only living author that has 2 books recognized by Amazon.com as the Best Leader and Success books of all time. He has over 1.5 million followers on LinkedIn alone.• Marshall Bot: MarshallGoldsmith.ai • Email: [email protected] • Website: MarshallGoldsmith.com • Study: “Leadership is a Contact Sport” — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Article: “Six daily questions for winning leaders” — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/BeAwesome • Acorns. Start saving and investing for your future today with Acorns.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scott H. Young shows how to get better at getting better. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The promise and pitfalls of copying the pros 2) The See-Do-Feedback model of learning 3) How to build the perfect environment for learning Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep961 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SCOTT — Scott H. Young is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Ultralearning, a podcast host, computer programmer, and an avid reader. Since 2006, he has published weekly essays to help people learn and think better. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Pocket, and Business Insider, on the BBC, and at TEDx among other outlets. He doesn’t promise to have all the answers, just a place to start. He lives in Vancouver, Canada.• Book: Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery • Book: Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career • Website: ScottHYoung.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Fear and Courage by Stanley Rachman— THANK YOU, SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/BeAwesome• Acorns. Start saving and investing for your future today with Acorns.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeff Wetzler shows you how to uncover startling wisdom from the people around you through better asking. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The mysteries of the unspoken–and how to tackle them2) The five-step ask approach 3) The trick to posing quality questions Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep960 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JEFF — Jeff Wetzler is co-CEO of Transcend, a nationally recognized innovation organization, and an expert in learning and human potential with more than 25 years’ experience. Wetzler combines unique leadership experiences in business and education, as a management consultant to the world’s top corporations, a learning facilitator for leaders around the world, and as Chief Learning Officer at Teach For America. Jeff earned a doctorate in adult learning and leadership from Columbia University and a bachelor’s in psychology from Brown University. Based in New York, he is a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network and is an Edmund Hillary Fellow.  • Book: Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs In Leadership and Life• Ask Diagnostic Assessment: Assessment.AskApproach.com• Instagram: @askapproach• LinkedIn: Jeff Wetzler• Website: AskApproach.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott• Book: Remaking the Space Between Us: How Citizens Can Work Together to Build a Better Future for All by Diana McLain Smith— THANK YOU, SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/BeAwesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Famed emotional intelligence researcher Daniel Goleman shares tools for more productive and fulfilling work days. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The five-minute technique for mastering your attention 2) The technique Special Forces use to stay cool and calm 3) How to quiet the negative voice inside your head Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep959 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DANIEL — Psychologist and author of Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman has transformed the way the world educates children, relates to family and friends, leads, and conducts business. A frequent speaker on campuses and to businesses of all kinds and sizes, he has worked with organizations around the globe, examining the way social and emotional competencies impact the bottom-line.  Ranked one of the 10 most influential business thinkers by the Wall Street Journal, Goleman’s articles in the Harvard Business Review are among the most frequently requested reprints. He has won many awards, including the HBR McKinsey Award for best article of the year. Harvard’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences awarded him its Centennial Medallion. Apart from his writing on emotional intelligence, Goleman has written books on topics including self-deception, creativity, transparency, meditation, social and emotional learning, eco-literacy and the ecological crisis.  His latest book, Optimal, shows why emotional intelligence can help each of us have rewarding and productive days. Daniel Goleman’s online Emotional Intelligence Program found at,danielgolemanemotionalintelligence.com, offers anyone a deep understanding of the competencies of self-awareness, self-management, empathy and social skill.  • Book: "Optimal: How to Sustain Personal and Organizational Excellence Every Day" • Book: "Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body" • Website: DanielGoleman.info — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: "Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life" by Martin Seligman • Book: "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl • Prayer: Reinhold Niebuhr's “Serenity Prayer” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Edward van Luinen and Tricia Cerrone slice through the clutter to identify the fundamental keys to effective collaboration. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What most people get wrong about collaboration 2) How to overcome the barriers to authentic collaboration 3) How to zero in on an inspiring  “noble purpose” that drives motivation and engagement Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep958 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TRICIA & EDWARD — Tricia Cerrone Courage and collaboration are hallmarks of Tricia’s global leadership experience, whether it is leading a project, innovating new designs, or overseeing a portfolio of work. With a keen eye for talent and more than 20 years on the business and production side of designing and delivering technically challenging projects at Disney and other Fortune 500 companies, Tricia is adept at inspiring and motivating teams toward successful outcomes while advancing careers and developing new leaders. Edward J. van Luinen, Ed.D For over twenty years, Edward has been a talent champion of teams worldwide. His experience includes Disney, Sony, and Heineken. He led teams through transformational global-regional-local restructuring, successfully implemented mergers and acquisitions, and introduced new software, learning systems, and leadership strategies. Edward’s collaboration motto is “advance a team member when you advance yourself.” He has worked in Africa, Europe, and North America. Edward collaborates in both French and English. • eBook: Collaborate to Compete • LinkedIn: Authentic Collaboration • Website: Authentic-Collaboration.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown • Book: Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game by Michael Lewis • Book: The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game by Michael Lewis • Book: The Medici Effect: Breakthrough Insights at the Intersection of Ideas, Concepts, and Culture by Frans Johansson • Prior episode: 597: How to Turn No Into Yes: Powerful Negotiation Questions with Alex CarterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Marc Schoen discusses the critical role discomfort plays in our lives—and offers powerful techniques for getting better at managing it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why we need more—not less—discomfort 2) Everyday techniques to build your discomfort tolerance 3) The 45-second trick that helps you handle stress better Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep957 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARC — Dr. Marc Schoen is an Assistant Clinical Professor at UCLA’s Geffen School of Medicine where he specializes in Boosting Performance and Decision Making Under Pressure and Mind-Body Medicine. He works extensively with elite athletes, professional and college, as well as, executives and UCLA medical students in strengthening their ability to thrive under pressure, and in competitive and uncomfortable conditions. His method of Discomfort Training and Pilates for the Brain builds hardiness and resilience, by rewiring the fear region of the brain which is responsible for Performance Under Pressure.• Book: "Your Survival Instinct Is Killing You: Retrain Your Brain to Conquer Fear and Build Resilience" • Tool: Boosting Job Performance hypnosis audio download • Technique: The Schoen Breath Technique — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: "The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self" by Michael Easter • Book: "The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself" by Michael A. Singer • App: Breathwork • Spiegel Eye Roll test demonstration video and grading chartSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dave Kerpen shows how to get over delegation hangups to tackle your top life priorities and prevent burnout. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to get over yourself and finally begin delegating 2) How to become a master delegator in 5 steps 3) A simple rule to prevent embarrassment when delegating and automating Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep956 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVE — Dave Kerpen is a serial entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, and global keynote speaker. He is the co-founder and co-CEO of Apprentice, a platform connecting entrepreneurs with top college students, and is the author of several bestselling books, including The Art of People, Likeable Social Media, and Likeable Business.He is a popular contributor to Inc.com and a LinkedIn Influencer, and has been featured in many media outlets, including the New York Times, the TODAY show, CBS Early Show, BBC, Financial Times, and more. Additionally, Kerpen is the executive chairman of The Nursing Beat and the cofounder and CEO of Remembering Live. He was previously the founder and chairman of Likeable Local, and was the cofounder and CEO of Likeable Media, which was sold to 10Pearls in April 2021.  • Book: Get Over Yourself: How to Lead and Delegate Effectively for More Time, More Freedom, and More Success by Dave Kerpen• Free coaching: ScheduleDave.com• Website: ChooseApprentice.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Adam GrantSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former hostage negotiator Scott Walker shares powerful principles for masterful dialogue when the stakes are high. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The number one skill of master negotiators 2) Two tricks to help prepare you for any conversation 3) How MORE PIES help build rapport Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep955 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SCOTT — Scott Walker is one of the world's most experienced kidnap-for-ransom negotiators. He has helped resolve more than three hundred cases and other crises, such as piracy and cyber-extortion attacks. He spent sixteen years as a Scotland Yard detective engaged in covert, counterterrorist, and kidnapping operations. He left the police in 2015 to support organizations, government departments, and private individuals in securing the release of hostages. He now delivers negotiation workshops to organizations all over the world and is sought after as a keynote speaker. His first book, Order Out of Chaos, is out now and is a Sunday Times bestseller.  • Book: "Order Out of Chaos: A Kidnap Negotiator's Guide to Influence and Persuasion" • Website: ScottWalkerBooks.co.uk — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: "I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships" by Michael Sorensen • Book: "Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It" by Chriss Voss and Tahl Raz • Book: "Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships (Nonviolent Communication Guides)" by Marshall Rosenberg and Deepak Chopra • Past episode: 311: Communication Secrets from FBI Kidnapping Negotiator Chris Voss • Past episode: 693: Building Better Relationships through Validation with Michael Sorensen See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Sam Rader discusses a fresh approach to identify and cure the unconscious patterns that keep us from living fully. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The surprising origins of many work dysfunctions 2) The 12 coping styles and their antidotes 3) How to build your patience for annoying co-workers Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep954 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SAM — Dr. Sam Rader is a former psychologist who took what she learned about childhood development, personality, and growth and turned it into a new quantum healing  modality called Source Code.She is the author of SOURCE CODE, a forthcoming book about the 12 Coping Styles we adopt in childhood, which helped us then and hurt us now, and how we can heal. Dr. Sam believes that our early childhood experience writes a source code within us, which determines the rest of the way that our story unfolds. She helps people rewrite their code for a healthier, more beautiful life. • Instagram: @drsamrader • Website: DrSamRader.com • Quiz: https://learn.drsamrader.com/free-coping-styles-quiz-og — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: "Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds" by David Goggins • Book: "The Gift" by Hafiz, translated by Daniel Ladinsky • Previous episode: 767: How to Build Tremendous Mental Strength with Amy MorinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Todd Davis shows how to fix strained relationships and shift conversations from difficult to productive. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to reduce the discomfort in difficult conversations 2) The three steps to turn tension into progress 3) How to recover from worst-case scenarios Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep953 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TODD — Todd Davis is a senior consultant and thought leader at FranklinCovey, and has over 35 years of experience in human resources, talent development and executive recruiting. Todd has been with FranklinCovey for 28+ years and until recently, spent 18 of those years as Chief People Officer and Executive Vice President where he was responsible for the global talent development in over 40 offices reaching 160 countries. Additionally, he authored and co-authored best-selling books including Get Better: 15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships at Work and Everyone Deserves A Great Manager. • Book: Get Better: 15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships at Work • Course: Navigating Difficult Conversations: Turn Tension Into Progress • Website: FranklinCovey.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? by Seth Godin • Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen CoveySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Monica Parker discusses the surprising benefits of wonder—and shares easy ways to experience more of it in your life. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How wonder helps us at work 2) Easy ways to experience more wonder 3) How society discourages wonder—and how to overcome that Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep952 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MONICA — A world-renowned speaker, writer, and authority on the future of work, Monica Parker has spent decades helping people discover how to lead and live wonderfully. The founder of global human analytics and change consultancy HATCH, whose clients include blue-chip companies such as LinkedIn, Google, Prudential, and LEGO, Parker challenges corporate systems to advocate for more meaningful work lives. In addition to her extensive advocacy work, she has been an opera singer, a museum exhibition designer, and a homicide investigator defending death-row inmates. A lover of the arts, literature, and Mexican food, Parker and her family split their time between Atlanta, London, and Nice. Her wonderbringers include travel, fellowship with friends, and Trey Anastasio’s guitar.• Book: "The Power of Wonder: The Extraordinary Emotion That Will Change the Way You Live, Learn, and Lead" • Website: Monica-Parker.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “A Wandering Mind is an Unhappy Mind” by Matthew Killingsworth and Daniel Gilbert • Book: “Adrift: Seventy-six Days Lost at Sea by Steve Callahan” • Book: "Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole" by Susan Cain • Book: "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe • Past episode: 775: Susan Cain Uncovers the Surprising and Uplifting Power of Sorrow and Longing See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Fenning shares how to master the first minute of conversation for clearer, more concise, and more persuasive communication. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to capture your audience’s attention in 15 seconds2) Why meetings feel like a waste—and how to fix that 3) The one question that’s ruining your reputation Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep951 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHRIS — Chris Fenning makes it easier for us to communicate at work. He helps experts talk to non-experts, teams talk to executives, and much more. Chris's practical methods are used in organizations like Google and NATO, and have appeared in the Harvard Business Review. He is also the author of multiple award-winning books on communication and training that have been translated into 16 languages. Find out how Chris can help you at www.chrisfenning.com • Book: "The First Minute: How to Start Conversations That Get Results (Business Communication Skills Books)" • LinkedIn: Chris Fenning • Website: ChrisFenning.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Article: Egocentrism over e-mail: "Can we communicate as well as we think?" by Justin Kruger, Nicholas Epley, Jason Parker, and Zhi-Wen Ng • Book: "Thinking 101: How to Reason Better to Live Better" by Woo-kyoung AhnSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cal Newport shows how to achieve more by doing less. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why we’re measuring productivity all wrong 2) The surprising math showing how doing less means achieving more 3) The trick to eliminating tasks that don’t serve you Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep950 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CAL — Cal Newport is a professor of computer science at Georgetown University and a founding member of the Center for Digital Ethics. In addition to his academic work, Newport is a New York Times bestselling author who writes for a general audience about the intersection of technology, productivity, and culture. He is also a contributor to The New Yorker and hosts the popular Deep Questions podcast. • Book: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World • Book: Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout • Book: So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life by Steve Martin • Book: Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time by Brian Tracy • Book: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown • Book: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen • Book: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein • Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey • Book: The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan • Book: The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua Heschel • Book: The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance by David Epstein • Past episode: 614: Making Smarter Decisions When You Can’t Know Everything with Annie DukeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marsha Acker reveals how to break free from the cycle of miscommunication and misunderstandings. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The root of misunderstandings and miscommunications 2) The four actions of every conversation 3) The more effective way to disagree with someone Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep949 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARSHA — Marsha Acker, CPCC, PCC, CPF, is the host of the Defining Moments of Leadership podcast, the founder and CEO of TeamCatapult, and the author of two groundbreaking and thought-provoking books:  The Art and Science of Facilitation and Build Your Model for Leading Change (a workbook). Marsha has an international presence and reputation as a facilitator of meaningful conversations, a host of dialogue, and a passionate agilest. She coaches leadership teams to grow their collective leadership and to build the capability of achieving true, sustainable behavior change through dialogue. • Book: "Build Your Model for Leading Change: A Guided Workbook to Catalyze Clarity and Confidence in Leading Yourself and Others" • Book site: BuildYourModel.com • LinkedIn: Marsha Acker • Website: TeamCatapult.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Essential Conflict In The Workplace Statistics In 2024” from ZipDo • Theory: 4 Player Model • Book: "Dialogue: The Art Of Thinking Together" by William Isaacs • Past episode: 159: Increasing Confidence by Increasing Self-Awareness with Dr. Tasha Eurich • Past episode: 366: Mastering Conversations through Compassionate Curiosity with Kwame Christian • Past episode: 707: Amy Edmondson on How to Build Thriving Teams with Psychological Safety See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Master storyteller Mark Carpenter shares handy keys for telling great stories that enrich all your communication. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why stories are more effective than numbers 2) The science behind why our brains love stories 3) The three elements of a memorable story Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep948 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARK — Mark Carpenter is a serial storyteller who is on a mission to bring more humanity into leadership and sales. Mark has leveraged his storytelling ability over the years in marketing communication, public relations, corporate facilitation, and as a college professor. Today, Mark works as a consultant and speaker to teach others what he has learned along the way, and he shares his secrets to purposeful and effective leadership in his best-selling book, Master Storytelling: How to Turn Your Experiences Into Stories that Teach, Lead, and Inspire. When he’s not speaking, training, coaching, or creating new content, Mark is likely hiking or snowshoeing in the mountains near his home in Utah, playing the piano, bragging about his grandchildren, or writing children’s books. • Book: Master Storytelling: How to Turn Your Experiences into Stories that Teach, Lead, and Inspire • LinkedIn: Mark Carpenter • Website: Master-Storytelling.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: How to Listen: Discover the Hidden Key to Better Communication by Oscar Trimboli • Book: The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work (The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell) by Joseph Campbell • Video: Dan Harmon Story Circle: 8 Proven Steps to Better Stories by StudioBinder • Past episode: 560: How to Resolve Conflict and Boost Productivity through Deep Listening with Oscar Trimboli • Past episode: 124: The Science Behind Trust and High-Performance with Paul Zak See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rachel Rider shares visualization and other approaches to gain individualized insights on improving your leadership. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) A powerful visualization to break out of negativity 2) The biological hack to overcome anxiety 3) How to decode your body’s tension signals Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep947 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RACHEL — Rachel Rider founded MettaWorks in 2015 after a distinguished career in HR, receiving executive coaching certification from Columbia University, and extensive training in meditation, Somatic Experiencing, and Polarity Therapy. Starting as HR Business Partner responsible for developing and coaching leaders and teams at Bloomberg, she went on to specialize in leadership coaching at AppNexus (since acquired by AT&T) and Digital Ocean, the third-largest hosting company in the world. She studied under renowned teacher and Zen Mountain Monastery founder John Daido Loori Roshi for 13 years before continuing under his successor, Shugen Arnold Roshi.  Rider completed a three-year intensive certification in Somatic Experiencing in 2018, and a 2020 training in Polarity Therapy with the aim of bringing leaders tools to unlock effective, long-lasting change in concert with the body. Since 2020, she’s been working intensively with anti-racism coach Makeda Pennycooke. Rider lives in New York with her husband and two children. • Book: Who You Are Is How You Lead • Instagram: mettaworks • LinkedIn: Rachel Rider • Website: MettaWorks.io — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Far From the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity by Andrew Solomon • Book: Magnificent Desolation: The Long Journey Home from the Moon by Buzz Aldrin & Ken Abraham • Podcast: Dr. Trevor Kashey’s “Coffee with Dr. Kashey”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kory Kogon offers her practical guide for effective project management–even when you’re not the official project manager. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why most projects fail 2) Key questions to ask before starting any project  3) The five behaviors of successful unofficial project managers Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep946 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KORY — Kory Kogon is FranklinCovey’s vice president of Content and Senior Consultant. She is the Wall Street Journal bestselling co-author of The 5 Choices: The Path to Extraordinary Productivity, and has appeared as an expert on TODAY, MSNBC’s Your Business, Forbes.com, Inc.com, and on FastCompany.com.  She is also one of the authors of the following FranklinCovey work sessions: The 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity®, Project Management Essentials for the Unofficial Project Manager™, and Presentation Advantage®. Kory brings more than 25 years of business expertise, from frontline positions to an executive team member.  • Book: Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager: A FranklinCovey Title • Website: FranklinCovey.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan CainSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.