How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Luana Marques pinpoints the root of anxiety–avoidance–and reveals how to approach it all the more effectively. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why anxiety isn’t the real enemy. 2) The three-step plan to transform your anxiety. 3) How to manage your thoughts effectively. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep869 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DR. LUANA — Dr. Luana is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Founder and Director of Community Psychiatry PRIDE at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), and former President of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. She is the author of the critically acclaimed book, Almost Anxious: Is My (or My Loved One’s) Worry or Distress a Problem?, which has been lauded for its clear and practical approach to effectively dealing with anxiety. Frequently cited as one of the leading experts in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBTs), Dr. Luana has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, CNN, Harvard Business Review, and more. She also has been a frequent guest on television broadcasts such as Good Morning America, Face the Nation, and CNBC and podcasts including Ten Percent Happier and How to Be Awesome at Your Job. • Book: Bold Move: A 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety into Power • Website: DrLuana.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: The Process and Practice of Mindful Change by Steven Hayes, Kirk Strosahl, Kelly Wilson • Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho • Book: The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times by Michelle Obama — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • BetterHelp. Invest in yourself with online therapy. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/awesome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christine Porath discusses why community is critical to well-being and shares powerful examples of how to build it in the workplace. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The astounding benefits of a sense of community. 2) The one thing to avoid with community-building activities. 3) How vulnerability leads to richer communities. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep868 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHRISTINE — Christine Porath is a tenured professor at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. She’s the author of Mastering Civility: A Manifesto for the Workplace and co-author of The Cost of Bad Behavior. Christine is a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, and has written articles for New York Times, Wall Street Journal, McKinsey Quarterly, and Washington Post. She frequently delivers talks and has taught in various Executive programs at Harvard, Georgetown, and USC. Prior to her position at Georgetown, she was a faculty member at University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business. Christine’s work has been featured worldwide in over 1500 television, radio and print outlets. It has appeared on 20/20, Today, FoxNews, CNN, BBC, NBC, msnbc, CBS, ABC, and NPR. It has also been included in Time, the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, Fortune, Forbes, NY Times, The Washington Post, and L.A. Times. • Book: Mastering Community: The Surprising Ways Coming Together Moves Us from Surviving to Thriving • LinkedIn: Christine Porath • Twitter: @PorathC — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz • Book: The Joy of Movement: How exercise helps us find happiness, hope, connection, and courage by Kelly McGonigal • Book: TouchPoints: Creating Powerful Leadership Connections in the Smallest of Moments by Douglas Conant and Mette Norgaard • Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl • Past episode: 150: Expressing Radical Candor with Kim Scott • Past episode: 310: Managing Your Energy to Perform at Your Best with Tony Schwartz See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Richard Medcalf reveals how to free up time for the strategic activities that will advance your career. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why productivity won’t solve busy-ness. 2) The crucial question that makes you more strategic. 3) The powerful reframe that slashes busywork. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep867 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RICHARD — Richard Medcalf describes himself as "what you get if you were to put a McKinsey consultant, a slightly unorthodox pastor and an entrepreneur into a blender".  He is the founder of Xquadrant, which helps elite leaders reinvent their 'success formula' and multiply their impact. His personal clients include CEOs of billion-dollar corporations, successful serial entrepreneurs, and the founders of tech 'unicorns'.  Richard has advised the C-Suite for over 25 years. After a Masters at Oxford University, where he came top in his year, he joined a premier strategy consultancy and later became the youngest-ever Partner. He then spent 11 years at tech giant Cisco in an elite team reporting to the CEO. Richard is bi-national English/French, lives near Paris, and is happily married and the proud father of two. He has an insatiable love for spicy food and the electric guitar. • Book: Making TIME for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful • Strategy Score Test: XQuadrant.com/awesomeatyourjob • LinkedIn: Richard Medcalf — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan • Book: Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect by Will Guidara • Past episode: 080: Finding and Doing the One Thing with Jay Papasan • Past episode: 544: How to Build Exceptional Influence in a Noisy Digital Age with Richard Medcalf See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Darleen Santore (AKA “Coach Dar”) coaches us on how to reframe setbacks and face adversity head on. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to bounce back from setbacks faster. 2) Why willpower isn’t enough. 3) How to reframe any setback. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep866 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DARLEEN — Darleen Santore, best known as Coach Dar, is author, Occupational Therapist, motivational speaker, and the former Mental Skills Coach for the Phoenix Suns who works with professional athletes and CEO's around the world. As a therapist, executive advisor and mental edge coach, Coach Dar blends a knowledge of science, psychology and leadership with her personal passion for life. Her first book was just released, The Art of Bouncing Back: Find Your Flow to Thrive at Work and in Life - Anytime You’re off your Game. • Book: The Art of Bouncing Back: Find Your Flow to Thrive at Work and in Life ― Any Time You're Off Your Game • Instagram: thecoachdar • Website: CoachDar.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dave Crenshaw shares valuable insights on how people succeed, gleaned from his guests on The Dave Crenshaw Success Project podcast. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) One thing every professional should learn. 2) The trick to multiplying your career opportunities. 3) Why to take that risk now—not later. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep865 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVE — Dave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed tens of millions of times. His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which is The Myth of Multitasking—a time management bestseller. As an author, speaker, and online instructor, Dave has transformed the lives and careers of hundreds of thousands around the world. • Book: The Myth of Multitasking: How "Doing It All" Gets Nothing Done • LinkedIn: Dave Crenshaw • Podcast: The Dave Crenshaw Success Project • Website: DaveCrenshaw.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Basic Economics by Thomas Sowell • Book series: Hustle 2.0 • Past episode: 632: How to Reclaim 40 Hours Every Month (WITHOUT Multitasking!) with Dave Crenshaw • Past episode: 241: How to Have More Fun While Achieving More with Dave Crenshaw See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christina Wallace discusses the benefits of having a diverse work portfolio that will help you weather any storm. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to diversify your work 2) How to lessen friction and hit your flow 3) The three questions that surface your hidden needs Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep864 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHRISTINA — Christina Wallace is a human Venn diagram with a career at the intersection of business, technology and the arts. A writer, podcaster, serial entrepreneur, and erstwhile theater producer, Christina spent a decade building businesses in New York City. She is currently a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School, an active startup mentor, and angel investor. Christina holds undergraduate degrees in mathematics and theater studies from Emory University and an MBA from Harvard. In her free time she likes to sing in choirs, climb mountains, and run marathons (slowly). She lives in Cambridge with her husband and their two energetic children. • Book: The Portfolio Life: How to Future-Proof Your Career, Avoid Burnout, and Build a Life Bigger than Your Business Card • Instagram: Christina Wallace • LinkedIn: Christina Wallace • Website: PortfolioLife.com  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower by Morra Aarons-Mele• Book: The Innovator's DNA: Mastering the Five Skills of Disruptive Innovators by Jeff Dyer, Hal Gregersen, Clayton ChristensenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anita Nowak shows how you can nurture powerful, genuine connections through purposeful empathy. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What NOT to do when you’re trying to connect 2) The trick to improving your active listening 3) How to get into the empathic mood Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep863 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANITA — Anita Nowak, PhD, is an empathy expert, speaker, podcaster, award-winning educator, certified coach, and founder of Purposeful Empathy by Design, a boutique global advisory firm that helps purpose-driven organizations create cultures of empathy and social impact. Passionate about mentoring the next generation of changemakers, she teaches leadership, ethics in management, and social entrepreneurship and innovation at McGill University. Anita lives in Montreal with her husband and daughter. • Book: Purposeful Empathy: Tapping Our Hidden Superpower for Personal, Organizational, and Social Change • LinkedIn: Anita Nowak • YouTube: @anitanowak2977 • Website: AnitaNowak.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: A Politics of Love: A Handbook for a New American Revolution by Marianne Williamson • Book: Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brene Brown • Book: Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brene Brown • Past episode: 311: Communication Secrets from FBI Kidnapping Negotiator Chris Voss • Tool: The Personal Values Assessment — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • AutomateYourBusywork.com. Check out the book that helps you Automate Your BusyworkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sheena Iyengar reveals the secret to how the world’s best thinkers come up with their biggest ideas–and how you can do it too. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How the world’s best ideas come to be 2) How to identify what the actual problem is 3) Where emotions fit into the creative process Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep862 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SHEENA — Sheena S. Iyengar is the S.T. Lee Professor of Business at the Columbia Business School. She is one of the world’s experts on choice and innovation.In 2010, her book, The Art of Choosing, was ranked by the Financial Times, McKinsey, and Amazon as one of the Best Business Books of the Year. Her recorded TED Talks have received a collective 7 million views and she regularly appears in top tier media such as The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, The New Yorker, The Economist, Bloomberg Businessweek, CNBC, CNN, BBC, and NPR.She regularly appears on the Thinkers50 list of the Most Influential Business Thinkers. In 2012, she was recognized by Poets and Quants as one of the Best Business School Professors for her work merging academia with practice.Iyengar holds a dual degree from the University of Pennsylvania, with a BS in Economics from the Wharton School and a BA in psychology from the College of Arts and Sciences. She received her PhD from Stanford University.In her personal life, as a blind woman, Iyengar intuitively used Think Bigger to find her calling and strives to inspire others to do the same.• Book: Think Bigger: How to Innovate• LinkedIn: Sheena Iyengar• Website: Columbia Business School— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Self-Reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson• Book: The Prophet (A Borzoi Book) by Kahlil Gibran— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • AutomateYourBusywork.com. Check out the book that helps you Automate Your Busywork. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Heather Younger shares the simple steps anyone can take to help others feel heard and valued. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why others feel like we aren't listening—even when we are 2) The wrong and right way to paraphrase what you heard 3) How to keep your patience when things get heated Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep861 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT HEATHER — Heather R. Younger is the founder and CEO of Employee Fanatix. She is an international keynote speaker, host of the “Leadership with Heart” podcast, and a workplace culture, employee engagement and diversity, equity and inclusion consultant. Heather has a law degree from the University of Colorado Boulder. She is the best-selling author of The 7 Intuitive Laws of Employee Loyalty and The Art of Caring Leadership.• Book: The Art of Active Listening: How People at Work Feel Heard, Valued, and Understood • LinkedIn: Heather Younger — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Developing the Leader Within You by John Maxwell — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • BetterHelp. Invest in yourself with online therapy. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/awesome. • Storyworth. Give the moms in your life something super special this Mother’s Day with $10 off at StoryWorth.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Richard Newman reveals insights on the small–but impactful–shifts anyone can make to become a more powerful communicator. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to maximize your impact with two hand gestures. 2) The key to looking like a charismatic leader. 3) The most important question to ask before any presentation. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep860 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RICHARD — Richard is the Founder of Body Talk. Over the past 22 years his team have trained over 120,000 business leaders around the world, to improve their communication and impact, including one client who gained over $1 Billion in new business in just one year, using the strategies that Richard teaches. • Research: “Non-Verbal Presence: How Changing Your Behaviour Can Increase Your Ratings for Persuasion, Leadership and Confidence” by Richard Newman, Adrian Furnham, Laura Weis, Marcus Gee, Roxana Cardos, Alixe Lay, Alistair McClelland • Book: Lift Your Impact: Transform Your Mindset, Influence, and Future to Elevate Your Work, Team, and Life (website) • Book: You Were Born to Speak • Website: UKBodyTalk.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Software: Mentimeter.com • Book: Peoplewatching: The Desmond Morris Guide to Body Language by Desmond Morris • Book: Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins • Book: Never Finished: Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within by David Goggins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Todd Dewett shares how to harness you and your team’s true power. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why and how to collaborate–not dictate. 2) Why you should go for candor over. 3) The low-cost way to optimize your team. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep859 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TODD — Dr. Todd Dewett is a globally recognized leadership educator, author, and speaker. After working with Andersen Consulting and Ernst & Young, he completed his PhD at Texas A&M University in Organizational Behavior as well as a prestigious postdoctoral fellowship. He was an award-winning professor at Wright State University for ten years, teaching leadership-related courses to MBA students and publishing research. His activities grew to encompass speaking, training, consulting, and eventually online educational courses. To date, Todd has delivered over 1,000 speeches around the world (including several TEDx talks) and created a library of courses enjoyed by millions of professionals. His clients include Microsoft, IBM, GE, Pepsi, ExxonMobil, Boeing, MD Anderson, State Farm, and hundreds more. • Book: Dancing with Monsters: A Tale About Leadership, Success, and Overcoming Fears • LinkedIn: Todd Dewett • Website: DrDewett.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Please Understand Me: Character and Temperament by David Keirsey and Marilyn Bates • Book: Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson and Kenneth Blanchard — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • HelloFresh: Get 50% off and free shipping on your first box of America’s #1 Meal Kit HelloFresh.com/awesome50. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rob Cross explains the dangers of microstress and provides practical solutions to build your resilience. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why microstress is a much larger problem than we think. 2) Three types of microstress to watch out for. 3) Three solutions for when someone’s causing microstress. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep858 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ROB — Rob Cross is the Edward A. Madden Professor of Global Leadership at Babson College and the cofounder and director of the Connected Commons, a consortium of more than 150 leading organizations. He has studied the underlying networks of relationships within effective organizations and the collaborative practices of high performers for more than twenty years. Working with over 300 organizations and reaching thousands of leaders from the front line to the C-suite, he has identified specific ways to cultivate vibrant, effective networks at all levels of an organization and any career stage. He is the author of Beyond Collaboration Overload: How to Work Smarter, Get Ahead, and Restore Your Well-Being and coauthor of THE MICROSTRESS EFFECT: How Little Things Pile Up and Become Big Problems—and What to do about it with Karen Dillon. • Book: The Microstress Effect: How Little Things Pile Up and Create Big Problems--and What to Do about It • Book: Beyond Collaboration Overload: How to Work Smarter, Get Ahead, and Restore Your Well-Being • Website: RobCross.org • Website: Connected Commons — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World by Vivek Murthy — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Storyworth. Give the moms in your life something super special this Mother’s Day with $10 off at StoryWorth.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laura Gassner Otting reveals the surprising reason why success can sometimes feel like a burden—and what to do about it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why success often makes us feel conflicted. 2) How to turn impostor syndrome on its head. 3) How to find your confidence when doubt settles in. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep857 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LAURA — Author, Catalyst, and Executive Coach Laura Gassner Otting inspires people to push past the doubt and indecision that keep great ideas in limbo by helping audiences think bigger and accept greater challenges that reach beyond their current, limited scope of belief. She delivers strategic thinking, well-honed wisdom, and perspective generated by decades of navigating change across the start-up, corporate, nonprofit, political, as well as philanthropic landscapes. Laura is the author of Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody, Carve Your Own Path, and Live Your Best Life (2019), as well as Mission-Driven: Moving from Profit to Purpose (2015). Her most recent book is Wonderhell: Why Success Doesn't Feel Like It Should . . . and What to Do About It (2023). • Book: Wonderhell: Why Success Doesn't Feel Like It Should . . . and What to Do About It (website) • Book: Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody, Carve your Own Path, and Live Your Best Life • Website: heyLGO.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Reinventing You: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future by Dorie Clark • Book: Stones from the River by Ursula Hegi • Past episode: 426: How to Feel Limitless in Your Career with Laura Gassner Otting • Past episode: 001: Communicating with Inspiration and Clarity with Mawi Asgedom See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ozan Varol reveals how to surface your unique talents that enable you to achieve extraordinary results. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The surprising technique writers of The Office used to keep their ideas fresh. 2) A powerful question for uncovering your hidden genius. 3) How being a people pleaser is killing your genius. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep856 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT OZAN — Ozan Varol is a rocket scientist turned award-winning professor and #1 bestselling author. He is one of the world’s foremost experts in creativity, innovation, and critical thinking. His writing has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Time, Washington Post, and more. His latest book is called Awaken Your Genius: Escape Conformity, Ignite Creativity, and Become Extraordinary. • Book: Awaken Your Genius: Escape Conformity, Ignite Creativity, and Become Extraordinary • Book website: GeniusBook.net • Website: OzanVarol.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen • Book: How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence by Michael Pollan • Previous episode: 563: Accelerating Your Career by Thinking Like a Rocket Scientist with Ozan Varol See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Morra Aarons-Mele shares powerful tactics for channeling anxiety into a productive force. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why it’s powerful to admit you’re anxious. 2) The common thought traps that hold achievers back. 3) Three powerful solutions to stop negative self-talk. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep855 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MORRA — Morra Aarons-Mele is the host of The Anxious Achiever, a top-10 management podcast that helps people rethink the relationship between their mental health and their leadership. Morra founded Women Online and The Mission List, an award-winning digital-consulting firm and influencer marketing company dedicated to social change, in 2010, and sold her business in 2021. She helped Hillary Clinton log on for her first internet chat and has launched digital campaigns for President Obama, Malala Yousafzai, the United Nations, the CDC, and many other leading figures and organizations. She lives outside Boston with her family and menagerie. • Book: The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower • Book: Hiding in the Bathroom: An Introvert's Roadmap to Getting Out There (When You'd Rather Stay Home) • LinkedIn: Morra Aarons-Mele • Podcast: The Anxious Achiever — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by David Burns • Book: Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and Anxiety by David Burns • Book: The Anxiety Toolkit: Strategies for Fine-Tuning Your Mind and Moving Past Your Stuck Points by Alice Boyes, PhD — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • BetterHelp. Discover your potential with online therapy. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anh Dao Pham shares pro tips on developing the most underrated skill that makes a world of difference: note-taking. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why note-taking is a powerful differentiator 2) The four-hour investment that ends up saving hundreds of hours3) How to synthesize your notes for maximum impactSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep854 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANH — Anh Dao Pham, VP of Product & Program Management at Edmunds.com, has successfully led technical projects for two decades at start-ups and major corporations.  In her book Glue: How Project Leaders Create Cohesive, Engaged, High-Performing Teams, Anh vividly brings compassionate, positive, nimble leadership to life, demonstrating with actionable guidance, the power of caring and connection to inspire outstanding results.Anh lives with her husband and two children in Los Angeles, California. • Book: Glue: How Project Leaders Create Cohesive, Engaged, High-Performing Teams• Website: GlueLeaders.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Be Water, My Friend: The Teachings of Bruce Lee by Shannon Lee• Book: On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft (A Memoir of the Craft) by Stephen King• Book: On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction by William Zinsser• TED Talk: Derek Sivers: How to start a movementSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paulo Savaget reveals unconventional tactics to solve just about any problem. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The four workarounds–and how to use them. 2) How to maximize incentives to start change. 3) Why you shouldn’t let limited resources stop you. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep853 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT PAULO — Paulo Savaget is associate professor at Oxford University’s Engineering Sciences Department and the Saïd Business School. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge as a Gates Scholar and has a background working as a lecturer, consultant, entrepreneur, and researcher finding innovative solutions for a more inclusive world. As a consultant, he worked on projects for large companies, non-profits, government agencies in Latin America, and the OECD. He currently resides in Oxford. • Book: The Four Workarounds: Strategies from the World's Scrappiest Organizations for Tackling Complex Problems • Website: Oxford Said Business School — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado-Perez • Book: Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World by Adam Grant See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joe Hart shares powerful wisdom on how to create the life you want based on the timeless principles of Dale Carnegie. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The questions that make your mind unshakeable 2) The powerful habit that sets you up for daily success 3) The secret to getting along with even the most difficult people Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep852 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOE — Joe Hart began his career as a practicing attorney. After taking a Dale Carnegie Course, Joe reassessed his career path and future, ultimately leaving the practice of law to start and sell a company then Joe become the president of Asset Health—all before becoming the President and CEO of Dale Carnegie in 2015. In 2019, the CEO Forum Group named Joe as one of twelve transformative leaders, giving him the Transformative CEO Leadership Award in the category of the People. He is the host of a top global podcast, “Take Command: A Dale Carnegie Podcast”, and he speaks around the world on topics such as leadership, resilience, and innovation, among other things. Joe and his wife, Katie, have six children, three dogs, and one cat. He is an active marathoner, having run many races, including Boston, New York, Chicago, Berlin, Detroit, and Toronto.• Book: Take Command: Find Your Inner Strength, Build Enduring Relationships, and Live the Life You Want (website) • Company: DaleCarnegie.com • LinkedIn: Joe Hart • Twitter: @josephkhart — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie • Book: How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie • Book: The Earned Life: Lose Regret, Choose Fulfillment by Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter • Book: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport • Book: Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport • Book: Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Find quality hires fast with a free job posting at LinkedIn.com/beawesome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Confidence sherpa Nicole Kalil busts the myth about confidence and validation and shows you how to develop true confidence. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What confidence really means 2) The four questions to ask when you have low confidence 3) How to build trust within yourself Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep851 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT NICOLE — Nicole’s passion for eliminating gender expectations and redefining “Woman’s Work” is both what keeps her up at night, and what gets her up in the morning. Well that, and an abundant amount of coffee. An in-demand speaker, author of Validation is For Parking, leadership strategist, respected coach, and host of the “This Is Woman’s Work” Podcast, her stalker-like obsession with confidence sets her apart from the constant stream of experts telling us to BE confident. She actually shares HOW you build it, and gives actionable tools you can implement immediately. A fugitive of the C-suite at a Fortune 100 company, she has coached hundreds of women in business, which has given her insight as to what – structurally, systemically and socially – is and isn’t serving both women and leaders within an organization. Maintaining some semblance of sanity in her different roles of wife, mother, and business owner successfully is an ongoing challenge... in whatever free time she has, she enjoys reading and wine guzzling, is an avid cheese enthusiast, a hotel snob, and a reluctant peloton rider. • Book: Validation Is For Parking: How Women Can Beat the Confidence Con • Podcast: This is Woman’s Work • Website: NicoleKalil.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM) by Hal Elrod • Book: Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant • Past episode: 357: The Six Morning Habits of High Performers with Hal Elrod • Past episode: 842: How to Thrive in High-Stakes Situations with Carol Kauffman See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joanne Lipman reveals her strategies for reinventing how you live, work, and lead. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How struggle makes you better. 2) Three tricks to make any transition easier. 3) How to take the most efficient brain breaks. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep850 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOANNE — Joanne Lipman is a pioneering journalist and the author of the No. 1 bestseller THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID: What Men and Women Need to Know About Working Together and NEXT! The Power of Reinvention in Life and Work. She has served as Editor-in-Chief of USA Today, USA Today Network, Conde Nast Portfolio, and The Wall Street Journal’s Weekend Journal, leading those organizations to six Pulitzer Prizes. She is also an on-air CNBC contributor and Yale University journalism lecturer. • Book: Next!: The Power of Reinvention in Life and Work • Website: JoanneLipman.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy • Book: The Eureka Factor: Aha Moments, Creative Insight, and the Brain by John Kounios and Mark Beeman • Book: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sally Helgesen provides practical ways to foster solidarity and inclusion rather than division. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The merits of true inclusivity. 2) Why it pays to give the benefit of the doubt. 3) How to manage your triggers effectively. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep849 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SALLY — Sally Helgesen, cited in Forbes as the world’s premier expert on women’s leadership, is an internationally best-selling author, speaker and leadership coach, honored by the Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame. Her most recent book, How Women Rise, co-authored with Marshall Goldsmith, examines the behaviors most likely to get in the way of successful women, and its rights have been sold in 22 languages. Her previous books include The Female Advantage: Women’s Ways of Leadership, hailed as the classic in its field and continuously in print since 1990, and The Female Vision: Women’s Real Power at Work, which explores how women’s strategic insights can strengthen their careers. The Web of Inclusion: A New Architecture for Building Great Organizations, was cited in The Wall Street Journal as one of the best books on leadership of all time and is credited with bringing the language of inclusion into business. • Book: Rising Together: How We Can Bridge Divides and Create a More Inclusive Workplace • LinkedIn: Sally Helgesen • Twitter: @SallyHelgesen • Website: SallyHelgesen.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching translated by Chao-Hsiu Chen • Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason Feifer shares the simple things you can do today to set yourself up for a more successful tomorrow. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The mindset that helps you uncover hidden opportunities. 2) Why real growth happens outside your role. 3) The biggest career mistake professionals make. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep848 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JASON — Jason Feifer is the editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine, a startup advisor, host of the podcasts Build For Tomorrow and Problem Solvers, and has taught his techniques for adapting to change at companies including Pfizer, Microsoft, Chipotle, DraftKings, and Wix. He has worked as an editor at Fast Company, Men's Health, and Boston magazine, and has written about business and technology for the Washington Post, Slate, Popular Mechanics, and others. • Book: Build for Tomorrow: An Action Plan for Embracing Change, Adapting Fast, and Future-Proofing Your Career • Podcast: Help Wanted — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: A Heartbreaking Work Of Staggering Genius : A Memoir Based on a True Story by Dave Eggers • Book: Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away by Annie Duke • Book: Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek • Past episode: 665: How to Make Lasting Change – According to Science – with Katy Milkman • Past episode: 614: Making Smarter Decisions When You Can’t Know Everything with Annie Duke • Past episode: 217: An Effective (but Rare) Strategy to Snag Your Dream Job with Kristen Berndt See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sara Canaday shares the essential skills that help managers level up their leadership and engage employees. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The surprisingly simple principles of coaching well. 2) The two types of coaching and when to deploy each. 3) A step-by-step guide to coaching effectively. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep847 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SARA — Sara Canaday is a leadership strategist and award-winning author who helps arm professionals with the practices and strategies they need to make the critical shift from informed to influential, from doer to driver, and from manager to leader. When she’s not speaking or working with her clients, she’s cheering on her son’s football team or hiding new shoe purchases from her husband and 20 year old daughter. • Book: Coaching Essentials for Managers: The Tools You Need to Ignite Greatness in Each Employee • LinkedIn: Sara Canaday • Website: SaraCanaday.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Action bias among elite soccer goalkeepers: The case of penalty kicks” • Book: The Chrysalis Code: Becoming the Type of Leader Other People Want to Follow by Ron West • Past episode: 710: How to Regain Control of Your Time, Energy, and Priorities with Carey Nieuwhof • Past episode: 431: Leadership Practices You Should Stop with Sara Canaday • Past episode: 175: How to See the Blind Spots Holding Back Your Career with Sara Canaday — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • BetterHelp. Discover your potential with online therapy. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robert Glazer shows how to build your team’s capacity and empower them to reach their full potential. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to cure exhaustion in teams. 2) The simple trick to making difficult conversations easier. 3) How to influence company culture without a leadership position. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep846 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ROBERT — Robert Glazer is the founder and CEO of Acceleration Partners, a global partner marketing agency and the recipient of numerous industry and company culture awards, including Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Awards two years in a row. He is the author of the #1 Wall Street Journal, USA Today and international bestselling author of four books: Elevate, How To Thrive In The Virtual Workplace, Friday Forward, and Performance Partnerships. He is a sought-after speaker by companies and organizations around the world and is the host of The Elevate Podcast. He also shares ideas and insights around these topics via Friday Forward, a weekly inspirational newsletter that reaches over 200,000 individuals and business leaders across 60+ countries. • Book: Elevate Your Team: Empower Your Team To Reach Their Full Potential and Build A Business That Builds Leaders (Ignite Reads) (website) • Book: Elevate: Push Beyond Your Limits and Unlock Success in Yourself and Others (Motivational Leadership, Self-Help Book) (Ignite Reads) • Course: CoreValuesCourse.com • Article: “BS of Busy (#101)” • Website: RobertGlazer.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: Dunning-Kruger Effect • Paper: On the Folly of Rewarding A while Hoping for B • Book: One Last Talk: Why Your Truth Matters and How to Speak It by Philip McKernan • Book: Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson • Past episode: 602: Finding Greater Enjoyment and Fulfillment through Capacity Building with Robert Glazer See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Lyons shows why and how silence can be your greatest superpower. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How conversations dramatically influence overall health and happiness. 2) How to tell if you’re talking too much. 3) How pauses wield enormous power. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep845 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAN — Dan Lyons is the author of Disrupted: My Adventures in the Startup Bubble, a New York Times bestselling memoir, and Lab Rats: How Silicon Valley Made Work Miserable for the Rest of Us. He was also a writer for the hit HBO comedy series Silicon Valley. As a journalist, he spent a decade covering Silicon Valley for Forbes, ran tech coverage at Newsweek, and contributed to Fortune, the New York Times, Wired, Vanity Fair, and the New Yorker. • Book: STFU: The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut in an Endlessly Noisy World • Website: DanLyons.io — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: 1984 by George Orwell • Book: Animal Farm by George Orwell • Book: The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine • Book: The Making of the Atomic Bomb by Richard Rhodes See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jonah Berger reveals how to massively increase your persuasiveness through simple shifts in your language. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The simple two letter shift that makes you more persuasive. 2) The easiest way to look–and become–smarter. 3) A tiny speech habit that’s undermining your impact. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep844 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JONAH — Jonah Berger is a Wharton Professor, internationally bestselling author, and world‐renowned expert on change, word of mouth, influence, natural language processing, and how products, services, and ideas catch on. He has published over 70 articles in top-tier academic journals, teaches one of the world’s most popular online courses, and accounts of his work often appear in places like The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Harvard Business Review. Millions of his books, Contagious, The Catalyst, Invisible Influence, and most recently Magic Words, are in print in over 35 countries around the world. Berger has keynoted hundreds of major conferences and events like SXSW and Cannes Lions, advises various early‐stage companies, and consults for organizations like Apple, Google, Nike, Amazon, GE, Moderna, and The Gates Foundation. • Book: Magic Words • Book: The Catalyst: How to Change Anyone's Mind • LinkedIn: Jonah Berger • Twitter: @j1berger • Website: JonahBerger.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: "Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die" by Chip Heath and Dan Heath • Previous episode: 553: How to Change Minds and Organizations with Jonah Berger See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Hayden Finch unpacks the psychology behind procrastination and shares strategies for overcoming it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why time management won’t solve procrastination—and what will. 2) The easier way to do what you don’t want to do. 3) A powerful question to help motivate you into action. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep843 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT HAYDEN — Dr. Hayden Finch is a licensed clinical psychologist, behavior change expert, and dessert enthusiast. She is the founder of the Finch Center for High Functioning Anxiety, an online therapy clinic that helps anxious and overwhelmed high-achievers learn actionable, research-proven skills to turn self-doubt into self-confidence. She is a go-getter with a passion for empowering others to find meaning in a busy life. • Book: The Psychology of Procrastination: Understand Your Habits, Find Motivation, and Get Things Done • Website: HaydenFinch.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: A Manual for Being Human by Sophie Mort • Book: Solving the Procrastination Puzzle:A Concise Guide to Strategies for Change by Dr. Timothy Pychyl • Past episode: 475: Achieving 50% More with 1% Effort Using the 80/20 Rule with Perry Marshall — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Find quality hires fast with a free job posting at LinkedIn.com/beawesome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carol Kauffman reveals her secrets for finding your calm in the biggest moments. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The super question to ask yourself dozens of times a day. 2) How to avoid being hijacked by stress. 3) How to find the best approach in any situation. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep842 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CAROL — Carol Kauffman is known internationally as a leader in the field of coaching. Carol works extensively with global CEOs and their teams, also serving as an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, visiting professor at Henley Business School (University of Reading, UK), and a senior leadership adviser at Egon Zehnder. Marshall Goldsmith named her the #1 leadership coach, and Thinkers50 ranked her among the world's top eight coaches. • Book: Real-Time Leadership: Find Your Winning Moves When the Stakes Are High • Website: CarolKauffman.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Circe by Madeline Miller • Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl • Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joey Cofone shares what it really means to be creative and why everyone can be creative in any role. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why creativity isn’t just for the “creatives”. 2) Why we shouldn’t shy away from our fears. 3) How to come up with ideas on the spot. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep841 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOEY — Joey Cofone is the Founder & CEO of Baronfig, an award-winning designer and entrepreneur, and author of The Laws of Creativity. Joey has designed and art directed over 100 products from zero to launch. His work has been featured in Fast Company, Bloomberg, New York Magazine, Newsweek, Bon Appétit, Quartz, Mashable, Print, and more. Joey was named a New Visual Artist and, separately, Wunderkind designer, by Print magazine. He is also a 1st place winner of the American Institute of Graphic Arts design competition, Command X. Joey strives to make work that appeals to curious minds—work that’s beautiful, smart, and communicative. He believes that design is the least of a designer’s worries, that story is at the heart of all tasks, and jumping off cliffs is the only way to grow. He lives in New York City with his wife, Ariana, and his dog (and writing buddy), Luigi. • Book: The Laws of Creativity: Unlock Your Originality and Awaken Your Creative Genius • Website: JoeyCofone.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Count of Monte Cristo (Penguin Classics) by Alexandre Dumas • Book: The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury • Book: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster and Jules Feiffer See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Marisa G. Franco reveals how to harness the science of attachment to foster deeper relationships at work and in life. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three types of loneliness we all experience. 2) Why work friends are critical to your wellbeing. 3) The six practices that help you make and keep friends. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep840 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARISA — An enlightening psychologist, international speaker, and New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Marisa G. Franco is known for digesting and communicating science in ways that resonate deeply enough with people to change their lives. She works as a professor at The University of Maryland and authored the New York Times bestseller Platonic: How The Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—and Keep—Friends. She writes about friendship for Psychology Today and has been a featured connection expert for major publications like The New York Times, The Telegraph, and Vice. She speaks on belonging at corporations, government agencies, non-profits, and universities. For tips on friendship, you can follow her on Instagram (DrMarisaGFranco), or go to her website, www.DrMarisaGFranco.com, where you can take a quiz to assess your strengths and weaknesses as a friend & reach out for speaking engagements. • Book: Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep--Friends • Instagram: @drmarissagfranco • Website: DrMarisaGFranco.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Secret Life of Secrets: How Our Inner Worlds Shape Well-Being, Relationships, and Who We Are by Michael Slepian • Book: Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex by Angela Chen • Book: All About Love: New Visions (bell hooks Love Trilogy)" by bell hooks • Book: Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help YouFind - and Keep - Love by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hamza Khan provides an in-depth look into how professionals burnout—and offers powerful advice for recovery and prevention. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The 12 phases of burnout. 2) The D.R.A.G.O.N. framework for beating burnout. 3) How to set boundaries without ruining relationships. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep839 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT HAMZA — Hamza Khan is the Co-Founder of SkillsCamp, a leading soft skills training company, a top-ranked university educator, and respected thought leader. He is a TEDx speaker whose talk, “Stop Managing, Start Leading” has been viewed nearly two million times. His insights have been featured in notable media outlets such as VICE, Business Insider, and The Globe and Mail. Hamza is trusted by the world’s preeminent organizations to enhance human potential and optimize performance. His clients include the likes of Microsoft, PepsiCo, LinkedIn, Deloitte, Salesforce, TikTok, and over 100 colleges and universities. • Book: The Burnout Gamble: Achieve More by Beating Burnout and Building Resilience • TEDx Talk: Stop Managing, Start Leading | Hamza Khan | TEDxRyersonU • TEDx Talk: The Burnout Gamble | Hamza Khan | TEDxUTSC • Website: HamzaK.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Theory: The Dark Triad of Personality Traits • Theory: D Factor of Personality • Book: Death in the Haymarket: A Story of Chicago, the First Labor Movement and the Bombing that Divided Gilded Age America by James Green • Past episode: 710: How to Regain Control of Your Time, Energy, and Priorities with Carey Nieuwhof • Past episode: 832: How to Restore Yourself from Burnout with Dr. Christina Maslach — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • BetterHelp. Become a better version of yourself with online therapy. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Rickmeier shares the specific approaches product innovators use to develop breakthrough solutions. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The double diamond framework for more effective problem solving. 2) How to quickly generate new, original ideas in two ways. 3) A handy tool to help you select the most resonant solution. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep838 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARK — Mark Rickmeier is the Chief Executive Officer at TXI, a boutique strategy and product innovation firm that specializes in UX research, design, and software development and closes the gap between ambition and reality. Over the past 20 years, he has created more than 100 mobile apps, custom-built web applications, and intuitive user experiences. • LinkedIn: Mark Rickmeier • Walkshop: walkshop.io • Website: TXIDigital.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Organization: Future Problem Solving Program International • Tool: ThoughtExchange • Book: Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business Paperback by Gino Wickman • Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't by Jim Collins • Book: Rituals for Work: 50 Ways to Create Engagement, Shared Purpose, and a Culture that Can Adapt to Change by Kursat Ozenc and Margaret Hagan See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tricia Sitemere discusses how to prepare for and successfully execute a career transition. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The CTRL + ALT + DELETE mantra for developing your career. 2) The toxic trait holding many professionals back. 3) The telltale signs it’s time for a switch—and how to start. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep837 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TRICIA — Tricia Sitemere is an action centered Career Strategist and Consultant supporting mid-career professionals on their career transition and professional development journeys. She is a published author, an international speaker, an alumna of the University of Texas at Arlington, where she earned her degree in Advertising, and Simmons University where she earned a master’s degree in Communication Management. She currently resides in Dallas, TX but works with clients all over the world. • Book: I’m Sick of This Sh*t • Instagram: triciasitemere • LinkedIn: Tricia Sitemere • Website: TriciaSitemere.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anh Dao Pham shares her battle-tested strategies for leading your team to project success, even without formal authority. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The one essential question to get any project moving. 2) An overlooked skill that boosts project success rates. 3) The two things you need for people to align with your goals. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep836 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANH DAO PHAM — Anh Dao Pham, VP of Product & Program Management at Edmunds.com, has successfully led technical projects for two decades at start-ups and major corporations. In her book Glue: How Project Leaders Create Cohesive, Engaged, High-Performing Teams, Anh vividly brings compassionate, positive, nimble leadership to life, demonstrating with actionable guidance, the power of caring and connection to inspire outstanding results. Anh lives with her husband and two children in Los Angeles, California. • Book: Glue: How Project Leaders Create Cohesive, Engaged, High-Performing Teams • Website: www.GlueLeaders.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Crying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauner • Book: The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor • Book: Untamed by Glennon Doyle • Book: What Happy People Know: How the New Science of Happiness Can Change Your Life for the Better by Dan Baker and Cameron Stauth • Past episode: 001: Communicating with Inspiration and Clarity with Mawi Asgedom • Past episode: 830: Lessons Learned from the World’s Longest Scientific Study on Happiness with Dr. Robert Waldinger See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sharon Melnick reveals how you can set the tone and be the best version of yourself all day long, no matter what situation you find yourself in. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to deal with your stress response effectively. 2) What do to when you’re emotionally hijacked. 3) How to turn a “no” into a “yes”. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep835 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SHARON MELNICK — Sharon Melnick, PhD is the premier expert on being in your power as a leader, and an authority on women's leadership, resilience, and power. Her methods are informed by 10 years of research at Harvard Medical School, and field tested by 40,000 coaching/training participants at over 100 Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, and women-led companies. An international speaker and trainer, her presentations have created buzz at business and leadership conferences worldwide (and also at the White House, West Point, and the United Nations). Selected as a Marshall Goldsmith Top 100 Coach, she's an Executive Coach for women executives/entrepreneurs who hold the vision and drive results. She helps them have influence, prevent burnout, and end second-guessing. She advises companies how to advance and retain their multicultural female talent.  She is the best-selling author of Success under Stress: Powerful Tools to Stay Calm, Confident, and Productive when the Pressure’s On. An avid runner, dance floor lover, and student of human evolution, she enjoys hosting the Power Shift podcast. • Book: In Your Power: React Less, Regain Control, Raise Others • Book site: InYourPowerBook.com • Website: SharonMelnick.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Be Your Future Self Now: The Science of Intentional Transformation by Dr. Benjamin Hardy — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Find quality hires fast with a free job posting at LinkedIn.com/beawesome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lia Garvin discusses how employees and managers can work together to put an end to micromanaging. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three telltale signs of micromanaging. 2) How micromanaging makes everyone less effective. 3) How to expertly respond to a micromanager. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep834 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LIA GARVIN — Lia Garvin is the bestselling author of Unstuck, TEDx speaker and workplace strategist with experience leading team operations across Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Bank of America. As the Founder of the The Workplace Reframe organizational strategy firm, she equips innovative organizations of any size and industry with the tools to cultivate inclusive, motivated, high performing teams resulting in higher retention, more efficiency, and better business results. She is a sought after expert in the media, featured across Inc, FastCompany, ABC News, CNN Business, US News & World Report, HBR, and more.  • LinkedIn: Lia Garvin • Website: LiaGarvin.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Otter.ai • Study: Women in the Workplace study • Book: Lead to Win: How to Be a Powerful, Impactful, Influential Leader in Any Environment by Carla Harris — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • BetterHelp. Become a better version of yourself with online therapy. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andres Lares reveals the surprising psychology behind decision-making and shares a four-step process to influence others. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to tap into the hidden driver behind most decisions2) The critical steps that set you up for greater influence3) What to say when you’re losing the other personSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep833 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANDRES — Andres Lares has been the Managing Partner and CEO of Shapiro Negotiations Institute since 2017. Prior to this role, Andres served various roles including Chief Innovation Officer where he led the company's development of technology and content. For over a decade Andres has advised professional sports teams in the NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL on contract negotiations, trades, and other critical negotiations. He has been featured in publications including HBR, Forbes, CNBC, Entrepreneur, and Sports Business Journal.  Andres guest lectures at conferences and institutions around the world and teaches a course on negotiations at Johns Hopkins University.• Book: Persuade: The 4-Step Process to Influence People and Decisions• Website: ShapiroNegotiations.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “The Mindlessness of Ostensibly Thoughtful Action: The Role of ‘Placebic’ Information in Interpersonal Interaction“ by Ellen Langer, Arthur Blank, and Benzion Chanowitz• Book: "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel KahnemanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Leading burnout expert Dr. Christina Maslach shares the fundamental causes of burnout and what individuals and organizations can do to fix them. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why burnout isn’t just an individual problem 2) The 6 key areas of job mismatch that cause burnout 3) What to do when you’re burnt out Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep832 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHRISTINA — Dr. Christina Maslach is Professor of Psychology, Emerita, at the University of California, Berkeley, and the co-creator of the Maslach Burnout Inventory, the most widely used instrument for measuring job burnout, and has written numerous articles and books, including The Truth About Burnout. In 2020 she received the Scientific Reviewing award from the National Academy of Sciences for her writing on burnout. In 2021, she was named by Business Insider as one of the top 100 people transforming business.  She also consults on the identification of sources of burnout and potential interventions. • Book: The Burnout Challenge: Managing People’s Relationships with Their Jobs • Website: Christina Maslach, UC Berkeley — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: A Burnt-Out Case by Graham GreeneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elizabeth Harrin lays out the five critical steps to making the management of multiple projects more manageable.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The easiest way to make managing multiple projects manageable 2) How to ensure follow through when you’re not the manager3)How to strike the right balance between time, cost, and qualitySubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep831 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ELIZABETH — Elizabeth Harrin teaches people how to juggle multiple projects so they can meet stakeholders’ expectations without working extra hours. She is a project management practitioner, trainer, mentor and founder of RebelsGuideToPM.com. An author of seven project management books, Elizabeth prides herself on her straight-talking, real-world advice for project managers. She uses her twenty years’ experience doing the job to help people deliver better quality results whilst ditching the burnout through her community membership programme, Project Management Rebels.• Book: Managing Multiple Projects: How Project Managers Can Balance Priorities, Manage Expectations and Increase Productivity• LinkedIn: Elizabeth Harrin• Website: RebelsGuidetoPM.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Infinity• Tool: Maltron keyboard• Study: “The Mindlessness of Ostensibly Thoughtful Action: The Role of ‘Placebic’ Information in Interpersonal Interaction“ by Ellen Langer, Arthur Blank, and Benzion Chanowitz• Book: Les Miserables by Victor Hugo• Book: Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers: The People Skills You Need to Achieve Outstanding Results by Anthony MersinoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Robert Waldinger breaks down key insights on happiness gathered from the Harvard Study of Adult Development. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The top stress regulator—and how to cultivate it in your life 2) Two big happiness myths to debunk 3) How to foster warm, authentic relationships with one question Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep830 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ROBERT — Robert Waldinger is a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development at Massachusetts General Hospital, and cofounder of the Lifespan Research Foundation. Dr. Waldinger received his AB from Harvard College and his MD from Harvard Medical School. He is a practicing psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, and he directs a psychotherapy teaching program for Harvard psychiatry residents. He is also a Zen master (Roshi) and teaches meditation in New England and around the world. Robert is the co-author of the book The Good Life: Lessons From the World’s Longest Scientific Study on Happiness. • Book: The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness • Website: TheGoodLifeBook.com • Study: AdultDevelopmentStudy.org — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Happiness is Love: Full Stop” by George E. Vaillant • Article: “Why We Need Best Friends at Work” by Annemarie Mann • Book: The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers • Book: Pride & Prejudice (Deluxe Edition) by Jane Austen • Book: The Overstory by Richard Powers • Book: Ending the Pursuit of Happiness: A Zen Guide by Barry Magid Past episode: 773: How to Amplify Your Message Through Powerful Framing and Storytelling with Rene Rodriguez See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Casey Mank shows how to make your writing more effective by making it simpler.  — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why writing matters tremendously—even when you’re not a writer 2) How to make your writing more powerful in three steps 3) Why people aren’t reading what you write—and how to fix that Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep829 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CASEY — Casey has taught in writing classrooms for over 10 years, most recently at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and School of Nursing and Health Studies. She has taught writing to professionals at organizations including Kellogg’s, MasterCard, Sephora, the Aspen Institute, Viacom Media, the EPA Office of the Inspector General, the PR Society of America, the National Association of Government Communicators, and many more. Casey serves on the board of directors at the nonprofit Center for Plain Language and is proud to have helped thousands of writers get to the point and reach their audiences with greater impact. • Email: [email protected]  • LinkedIn: Casey Mank • Website: BoldType.us — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: WebFx.com • Tool: Hemingway • Tool: Difficult & Extraneous Word Finder• Tool: Grammarly • Study: "How Little Do Users Read?" by Jakob Nielsen • Study: "The Impact of Tone of Voice on Users' Brand Perception" by Kate Morgan• Website: PlainLanguage.gov• Book: "Letting Go of the Words: Writing Web Content that Works (Interactive Technologies)" by Janice Redish • Book: "Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die" by Chip Heath and Dan Heath • Book: "Brief: Make a Bigger Impact by Saying Less" by Joe McCormack• Book: "The Elements of Style" by William Strunk, Jr., E.B. White, Test Editor, and Roger Angell      See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Performance expert Bryan Gillette reveals the foundational principles for epic achievement. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The five pillars of EPIC performance 2) What you can learn from elite athletes to find your own peak performance 3) How to quantify tricky goals Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep828 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BRYAN — Bryan Gillette knows what it is like to reach the peak as he has stood on the summits of many mountains and successfully completed many physically and mentally challenging ultra-distance endurance events. He’s reached several ‘summits’ in his career as well and before founding his own leadership consulting practice was the Vice President of Human Resource. Bryan has over 25 years of experience in Human Resources and Leadership and Organizational Development with executive-level responsibilities in small and large companies. His experience also includes consulting, speaking, coaching, and teaching all levels.  Bryan is also a dedicated endurance athlete and has cycled across the United States, run 8-marathons back-to- back, and ridden his bicycle 300 miles in one day.  When he is not traveling the world with his wife and two boys, he lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. • Book: EPIC Performance: Lessons from 100 Executives and Endurance Athletes on Reaching Your Peak  • LinkedIn: Bryan Gillette • Tool: EPIC Performance Assessment • Website: EpicPerformances.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage (Anniversary Edition) by Alfred Lansing • Book: Liftoff: Elon Musk and the Desperate Early Days That Launched SpaceX by Eric Berger • Book: Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Liane Davey discusses how to ease the friction of conflict to make way for more productive conversations.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why facts won’t solve a conflict—and what will2) How to productively respond to harsh criticism 3) What most people get wrong about feedback Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep827 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LIANE — Liane Davey is a New York Times Bestselling author. Her most recent book is The Good Fight: Use Productive Conflict to Get Your Team and Your Organization Back on Track. She is a contributor to the Harvard Business Review and is called on by the media for her leadership, team effectiveness, and productivity expertise. As the co-founder of 3COze Inc., she has companies such as Amazon, RBC, Walmart, UNICEF, 3M, and SONY. Liane has a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology. • Book: The Good Fight: Use Productive Conflict to Get Your Team and Organization Back on Track• LinkedIn: Liane Davey• Website: LianeDavey.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: The Birkman Method• Book: Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships (Nonviolent Communication Guides) by Marshall Rosenberg and Deepak Chopra• Book: Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chriss Voss and Tahl Raz• Past episode: 552: The Foundational Principle that Separates Good Leaders from Bad Ones with Pat Lencioni• Past episode: 770: How to Become the Manager that Your Team Wants with Russ LarawaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacqueline Brassey shares powerful tactics for facing stress and uncertainty with calm and confidence. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to enjoy more calm with dual awareness 2) How to turn your voice into a calming tool 3) How to access flow more frequently Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep826 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JACQUELINE — Jacqueline Brassey (PhD, MAfN) is a co-leader at the McKinsey Health Institute and a Senior Expert in the area of People & Organizational Performance. Jacqui has more than twenty years of experience in business and academia and spent most of her career before joining McKinsey & Company at Unilever, both in the Netherlands and in the United Kingdom. Jacqui holds degrees in both organization and business sciences, as well as in medical sciences.  She has worked and lived in five different countries, loves running, hiking and a good glass of wine, and currently lives with her South African/Dutch family in Luxembourg. • Book: Deliberate Calm: How to Learn and Lead in a Volatile World • LinkedIn: Jacqueline Brassey • Website: Jacqueline Brassey-McKinsey & Company — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Podcast: Huberman Lab • Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aaron Schmookler shares practical, hard-won wisdom on how to delegate wisely to minimize time, and frustration. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to get over the resistance to delegate 2) What you need to do before delegating anything 3) The simple trick to ensuring follow through Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep825 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT AARON — For nearly 30 years, Aaron has helped people find their intrinsic motivation, their capacity to collaborate, and the fulfillment that comes from harnessing their creativity. As the co-founder and CEO of The Yes Works, he specializes in supporting business leaders who believe that people are their greatest asset to create environments that bring out their best. Aaron and The Yes Works serve clients across the country and across industries including Microsoft, MOD Pizza, DiscoverOrg, Burkhart Dental Supply, SOG Knives, 9th Gear, and Textainer to make work good for people and people good for work. • LinkedIn: Aaron Schmookler • Website: TheYesWorks.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy • Book: Joy at Work: A Revolutionary Approach To Fun on the Job (Pocket Wisdom) by Dennis Bakke • Book: Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chriss Voss and Tahl Raz • Past episode: 497: How to Prevent Burnout by Shifting Your Focus with Aaron Schmookler See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ross Dawson shares battle-tested strategies for excelling in a world of massive information. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The five information superpowers 2) How to consume information optimally 3) How to discern the good sources from the bad ones Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep824 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ROSS — Futurist and author Ross Dawson has focused for over 25 years on the challenge and opportunity of how to thrive on unlimited information. The initial offering of his first company Advanced Human Technologies was helping financial market leaders and company directors develop their information capabilities. He shared early insights in his prescient 1997 article Information Overload: Problem or Opportunity? For over two decades Ross has applied and consistently refined his frameworks for enhancing information capabilities. As a leading futurist, keynote speaker and advisor he has travelled around the globe helping business and government leaders envisage and create positive futures for an immense array of industries and issues.  • Book: Thriving on Overload: The 5 Powers for Success in a World of Exponential Information • Book website: ThrivingOnOverload.com • Website: RossDawson.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Finite and Infinite Games: A Vision of Life as Play and Possibility by James P. Carse • Book: The Beginning of Infinity: Explanations That Transform the World by David Deutsch See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Heidi Gardner reveals when, why, and how to collaborate optimally. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to stop overcommitment and overcollaboration 2) How diversity makes for better collaborations 3) How to overcome the barriers to collaboration Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep823 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT HEIDI — Heidi K. Gardner, PhD. is a Distinguished Fellow at Harvard Law School, and was previously a professor at Harvard Business School and a consultant at McKinsey & Co. Named by Thinkers50 as a Next Generation Business Guru, Dr. Gardner is a sought-after advisor, keynote speaker, and facilitator for organizations across a wide range of industries globally. She is the co-founder of the research and advisory firm Gardner & Co. and the author, alongside Ivan A. Matviak, of Smarter Collaboration.• Book: Smart Collaboration: How Professionals and Their Firms Succeed by Breaking Down Silos • Book: Smarter Collaboration: A New Approach to Breaking Down Barriers and Transforming Work • Tool: Smarter Collaboration Accelerator • Website: GardnerAndCo.co — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Russians by Hedrick Smith — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Find quality hires fast with a free job posting at LinkedIn.com/beawesome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeff Henderson shares powerful principles for shrinking the risk of your next career move. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The most important networking question you can ask 2) How to turn every “no” into powerful motivational fuel 3) The three things that shrink risk Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep822 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JEFF — Jeff Henderson is an entrepreneur, speaker, pastor, and business leader. For seventeen years, he has led three of North Point Ministries’ multisite locations in Atlanta, Georgia—Buckhead Church and two Gwinnett Church locations. He has also helped launch North Point Online, which now reaches over 200,000 people. His bestselling book, Know What You’re FOR, launched a movement in nonprofits around the world and has become a focal point for many businesses. As the founder of the FOR Company, Jeff’s aim is to help organizations build a good name where purpose and profit grow together. Jeff was recently named by Forbes Magazine as one of twenty speakers you shouldn’t miss. Prior to working as a pastor, Jeff started his career in marketing with the Atlanta Braves, Callaway Gardens, Lake Lanier Islands, and Chick-fil-A, Inc., where he led the company’s regional and beverage marketing strategies. • Book: What to Do Next: Taking Your Best Step When Life Is Uncertain • Tool: Career Risk Assessment • Tool: The Four Presenter Voices • Website: JeffHenderson.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin • Book: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John Maxwell and Steven Covey See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Master attorney mediator Hesha Abrams shares her tried-and-tested strategies for navigating conflict with ease. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to actually calm people down in an argument 2) The four part process to defuse any situation 3) The magic phrases that help any conflict Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep821 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT HESHA — Hesha Abrams is an internationally acclaimed master attorney mediator, with a unique talent to manage big egos and strong personalities and a keen ability to create synergy amongst the most diverse personality types, driving them toward agreement. Specializing in crafting innovative solutions for complex or difficult matters, Hesha has resolved thousands of cases in every conceivable area during her career including over the secret recipe for Pepsi. She coaches executives in politically difficult situations to prevent conflict and speed resolution. • Book: Holding the Calm: The Secret to Resolving Conflict and Defusing Tension • Website: HoldingTheCalm.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini • Book: Mosaic (Star Trek: Voyager) by Jeri Taylor • Book: Plays Well with Others: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Relationships Is (Mostly) Wrong by Eric Barker — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • StoryWorth. Help your family share their story this holiday season with StoryWorth today and save $10 on your first purchase!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marianne Lewis shows how to turn tensions into opportunities for growth. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why to never ask yourself “Should I…?” 2) How to find and benefit from the yin and yang of everything 3) The three steps for better decision-making Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep820 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARIANNE — Marianne W. Lewis is dean and professor of management at the Lindner College of Business, University of Cincinnati. She previously served as dean of Cass (recently renamed Bayes) Business School at City, University of London, and as a Fulbright scholar. A thought leader in organizational paradoxes, she explores tensions and competing demands surrounding leadership and innovation. Lewis has been recognized among the world’s most-cited researchers in her field (Web of Science) and received the Paper of the Year award (2000) and Decade Award (2021) from the Academy of Management Review. She enjoys her three children and two grandchildren from her home base in Cincinnati. • Book: Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems • Website: BothAndThinking.net — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Tao of Physics: An Exploration of the Parallels Between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism by Fritjof Capra See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.