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848: How to Quickly Grow and Future-Proof Your Career with Jason Feifer

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.

Mar 16, 202343 min

847 : How to Enhance Your Team’s Greatness through Coaching with Sara Canaday

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.

Mar 13, 202337 min

846: How to Elevate and Empower Teams to Reach Their Full Potential with Robert Glazer

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.

Mar 9, 202331 min

845: The Surprising Power of Shutting Up with Dan Lyons

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.

Mar 6, 202341 min

844: The Six Words that Dramatically Increase Your Impact with Jonah Berger

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.

Mar 2, 202337 min

843: The Master Key to Overcoming Procrastination with Dr. Hayden Finch

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.

Feb 27, 202344 min

842: How to Thrive in High-Stakes Situations with Carol Kauffman

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.

Feb 23, 202336 min

841: How to Get Creative on Demand with Baronfig’s Joey Cofone

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.

Feb 20, 202346 min

840: The Science Behind Strong, Lasting Friendships with Dr. Marisa G. Franco

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.

Feb 16, 202343 min

839: The 12 Stages of Burnout: How to Identify and Recover from Yours with Hamza Khan

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.

Feb 13, 202342 min

838: How to Listen and Solve Problems Like a Master Innovator with Mark Rickmeier

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.

Feb 9, 202337 min

837: How to Transition to a Better Career Future with Tricia Sitemere

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.

Feb 6, 202329 min

836: How to Drive Engagement to Get Your Project Done with Anh Dao Pham

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.

Feb 2, 202343 min

835: How to Thrive amid Stress and Irritation with Dr. Sharon Melnick

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.

Jan 30, 202343 min

834: How to End Micromanagement Once and For All with Lia Garvin

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.

Jan 26, 202339 min

833: The Four-Step Process to Influencing People and Decisions with Andres Lares

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.

Jan 23, 202335 min

832: How to Restore Yourself from Burnout with Dr. Christina Maslach

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.

Jan 19, 202336 min

831: How to Manage Multiple Projects without the Overwhelm with Elizabeth Harrin

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.

Jan 16, 202340 min

830: Lessons Learned from the World's Longest Scientific Study on Happiness with Dr. Robert Waldinger

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.

Jan 12, 202335 min

829: How to Write so People will Read with Casey Mank

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.

Jan 9, 202350 min

828: How to Reach Your Epic Goals and Unlock Elite Performance with Bryan Gillette

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.

Jan 5, 202348 min

827: How to Make the Most of Conflict with Liane Davey

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.

Jan 3, 202349 min

826: Finding Calm in an Uncertain and Stressful World with Jacqueline Brassey

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.

Dec 19, 202238 min

825: The Six Steps of Masterful Delegation with Aaron Schmookler

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.

Dec 15, 202242 min

824: Thriving Amid Information Overload with Ross Dawson

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.

Dec 12, 202247 min

823: How to Collaborate Smarter with Dr. Heidi Gardner

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.

Dec 8, 202239 min

822: How to Take Your Next Best Step When Life is Uncertain with Jeff Henderson

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.

Dec 5, 202228 min

821: How to Keep Calm and Defuse Tensions in Conflict with Hesha Abrams

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.

Dec 1, 202248 min

820: How to Solve Tough Problems through Both/And Thinking with Marianne Lewis

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.

Nov 28, 202230 min

Bonus: Happy Thanksgiving!

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Nov 26, 20221 min

819: How to Stop Avoiding Conflict with Sarah Noll Wilson

Sarah Noll Wilson shows how avoidance harms work and relationships. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The many consequences of avoiding conflict 2)The key to overcoming avoidance 3) How to train your body’s fight-or-flight response Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep819 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SARAH — Through her work as an Executive Coach, an in-demand Keynote Speaker, Researcher, Contributor to Harvard Business Review, and Bestselling Author of “Don’t Feed the Elephants”, Sarah Noll Wilson helps leaders close the gap between what they intend to do and the actual impact they make. She hosts the podcast “Conversations on Conversations”, is certified in Co-Active Coaching, Conversational Intelligence, and is a frequent guest lecturer at universities. In addition to her work with organizations, Sarah is a passionate advocate for mental health.With 15+ years in leadership development, Sarah earned a Master’s Degree from Drake University in Leadership Development and a BA from the University of Northern Iowa in Theatre Performance and Theatre Education. When she isn’t helping people build and rebuild relationships, she enjoys playing games with her husband Nick and cuddling with their fur baby, Sally. • Book: Don't Feed the Elephants!: Overcoming the Art of Avoidance to Build Powerful Partnerships • LinkedIn: Sara Noll Wilson • Twitter: @sarahnollwilson • Website: SarahNollWilson.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Conversational Intelligence: How Great Leaders Build Trust and Get Extraordinary Results by Judith Glaser • Book: Insight: Why We're Not as Self-Aware as We Think, and How Seeing Ourselves Clearly Helps Us Succeed at Work and in Life by Tasha Eurich • Book: Right Within: How to Heal from Racial Trauma in the Workplace by Minda Harts • Book: The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table by Minda Harts • Book: The Waymakers: Clearing the Path to Workplace Equity with Competence and Confidence by Tara Jaye Frank • Book: Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts--Becoming the Person You Want to Be by Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter • Previous episode: 798: How to Have Difficult Conversations about Race with Kwame Christian See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 21, 202234 min

818: How to Find Greater Clarity, Satisfaction, and Fulfillment in Your Career with Scott Anthony Barlow

Scott Anthony Barlow shares powerful wisdom from many career changers on how to craft a fulfilling career path. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The massive costs of poor career fit 2) Why you shouldn’t wait on clarity to act  3) Three risk-free ways to get a feel for a career change Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep818 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SCOTT — Scott Anthony Barlow wants you to find work you freakin’ love! He is CEO of Happen To Your Career and host of the HTYC podcast, which has been listened to over 3 million times across 159 countries, and is the largest career change podcast in the world. As a former HR Leader, Scott has interviewed over 2000 people for jobs and completely rejects the way that most organizations choose to do work. He’s a nerd for self development, human behavior and ice hockey. Scott lives in Washington state with his wife and 3 kids. • Book: Happen to Your Career: An Unconventional Approach to Career Change and Meaningful Work • Podcast: Happen to Your Career • Website: FigureItOut.co • Website: HappenToYourCareer.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: 80/20 Sales and Marketing: The Definitive Guide to Working Less and Making More by Perry Marshall • Past episode: 475: Achieving 50% More with 1% Effort Using the 80/20 Rule with Perry Marshall See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 17, 202251 min

817: How to Navigate Complexity and Win with Jennifer Garvey Berger

Jennifer Garvey Berger shares how we can all tap into our natural capabilities to overcome the challenges of complexity. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How uncertainty affects your nervous system 2) The secret to boosting your nervous system 3) How laughter helps you be more awesome Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep817 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JENNIFER — Jennifer Garvey Berger is Chief Cultivating Officer and Founder of Cultivating Leadership, a consultancy that serves executives and executive teams in the private, non-profit, and government sectors. Her clients include Google, Microsoft, Novartis, Wikipedia, and Oxfam International. She is the author of Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps: Changing on the Job: Developing Leaders for a Complex World. • Book: Unleash Your Complexity Genius: Growing Your Inner Capacity to Lead (The Stanford Briefs) • Book: Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps: How to Thrive in Complexity • Website: CultivatingLeadership.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, Third Edition by Robert Sapolsky — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Storyworth. Give your family something super special this holiday season with $10 off at StoryWorth.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 14, 202241 min

816: How Anyone Can Build Powerful Executive Presence with Harrison Monarth

Harrison Monarth shares simple but effective approaches to get others to perceive you as a leader. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why it’s easier to build executive presence than you think 2) The easiest way to improve people’s perception of you 3) How to still contribute when you don’t have answers Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep816 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT HARRISON — Harrison Monarth is one of today's most sought-after leadership development-and executive coaches, helping CEOs, senior executives, managers, and high-potential employees develop critical leadership skills and increase their interpersonal effectiveness and ability to influence others. He has personally coached leaders from major organizations in financial services, technology, medical, legal, hospitality and consumer industries, as well as those in start-ups, nonprofits and politics.  Harrison’s client list covers organizations such as General Motors, Hewlett-Packard, MetLife, AT&T, Northrop Grumman, Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank, Deloitte Consulting, Cisco Systems, GE and Standard & Poor’s among others, as well as start-up entrepreneurs, political candidates and Members of Congress. • Book: Executive Presence, Second Edition: The Art of Commanding Respect Like a CEO • LinkedIn: Harrison Monarth • Website: GuruMaker.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “A Little Thanks Goes a Long Way: Explaining Why Gratitude Expressions Motivate Prosocial Behavior” by Adam M. Grant and Francesca Gino• Book: Daily Rituals: How Artists Work by Mason CurreySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 10, 202226 min

815: How to Get Along with Anyone at Work with Amy Gallo

Amy Gallo shares how to constructively deal with difficult people at work.— YOU'LL LEARN —  1) The massive costs of bad relationships at work2) How to build your immunity to criticism3) How to work well with eight key types of difficult peopleSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep815 for clickable versions of the links below.— ABOUT AMY —  Amy Gallo is a contributing editor at Harvard Business Review. She is the author of the HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict and Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone, and a cohost of HBR's Women at Work podcast. Her articles have been collected in dozens of books on emotional intelligence, giving and receiving feedback, time management, and leadership. As a sought-after speaker and facilitator, Gallo has helped thousands of leaders deal with conflict more effectively and navigate complicated workplace dynamics. She is a graduate of Yale University and holds a master’s from Brown University.• Book: Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People)• Book: HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict (HBR Guide Series) • Podcast: Women at Work• TEDx Talk: "The Gift of Conflict"• Website: AmyEGallo.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Study: “Why We Need Best Friends at Work” by Annamarie Mann• Study: “Managing a Polarized Workforce” by Julia A. Minson and Francesca Gino• Study: “Conversational receptiveness: Improving engagement with opposing views” by Michael Yeomans, et al.• 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 Office of Historical Corrections: A Novella and Stories by Danielle Evans• Past episode: 001: Communicating with Inspiration and Clarity with Mawi AsgedomSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 7, 202245 min

814: How to Take Control of Your Mood and Feel More Powerful at Work with Steven Gaffney

Steven Gaffney shares the simple shifts that help you feel more powerful at work. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to easily redirect negativity into productivity2) Three reframes that make problems more manageable3) Two quick hacks to snap you out of a funkSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep814 for clickable versions of the links below.— ABOUT STEVEN — Steven Gaffney is a leading expert on creating Consistently High Achieving Organizations (CHAO)™ including high achieving teams, honest communication, and change leadership. Steven has worked in more than 25 different industry and market segments for over 25 years. He uses cross-discipline solutions and best practices from other industry sectors to bring fresh, innovative and consistently successful approaches to his clients. He works directly with top leaders from Fortune 500 companies, associations, as well as the U.S. government and military; and is also an author, speaker, and trusted advisor.• Book: Unconditional Power: A System for Thriving in Any Situation, No Matter How Frustrating, Complex, or Unpredictable• Website: JustBeHonest.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard by Chip Heath•Book: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff . . . and It's All Small Stuff: Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking Over Your Life (Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Series) by Richard Carlson — 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.

Nov 3, 202229 min

813: How to Make Time for the Things that Matter with Laura Vanderkam

Laura Vanderkam reveals the secret to carving out time for what’s truly important. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The right way to do leisure time 2) The perfect day to do your planning 3) How to make your schedule more flexible Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep813 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LAURA — Laura Vanderkam is the author of several time management and productivity books, including The New Corner Office, Juliet's School of Possibilities, Off the Clock, I Know How She Does It, What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, and 168 Hours. Her work has appeared in publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Fortune. She is the host of the podcast Before Breakfast and the co-host, with Sarah Hart-Unger, of the podcast Best of Both Worlds. • Book: Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters • Website: LauraVanderkam.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy at BetterHelp.com/AwesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 31, 202236 min

812: Bill George on How Emerging Leaders Can Succeed Today

Former Medtronic CEO and current professor, Bill George shares foundational principles for excelling as a leader in today’s world of work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What a “true north” is and why it’s so critical 2) The top three distractions leaders must overcome 3) Powerful questions to clarify your purpose Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep812 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BILL — Bill George is the former chairman and chief executive officer of Medtronic.  He joined Medtronic in 1989 as president and chief operating officer, was chief executive officer from 1991-2001, and board chair from 1996-2002. He is currently a senior fellow at Harvard Business School, where he has taught leadership since 2004. Bill is the author of: Discover Your True North and The Discover Your True North Field book, Authentic Leadership, 7 Lessons for Leading in Crisis True North, Finding Your True North, and True North Groups. He served on the boards of Goldman Sachs, ExxonMobil, Novartis, Target, and Mayo Clinic.  He received his BSIE with high honors from Georgia Tech, his MBA with high distinction from Harvard University, where he was a Baker Scholar, and honorary PhDs from Georgia Tech, Mayo Medical School, University of St. Thomas, Augsburg College and Bryant University. • Book: True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership • Book: True North: Leading Authentically in Today's Workplace, Emerging Leader Edition — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Researcher: Richard Davidson• Book: Younger Next Year: Live Strong, Fit, and Sexy - Until You're 80 and Beyond by Chris Crowley and Henry Lodge • Past episode: 371: The Keys That Make a Great Team with Don YaegerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 27, 202236 min

811: How to Lead Positive Change and Grow Your Influence with Alex Budak

Alex Budak shows you how to initiate change at any level. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why you don’t need titles to be a leader 2) The five influence superpowers 3) How to build your leadership skills–one moment at a time Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep811 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALEX — Alex Budak is a social entrepreneur, faculty member at Berkeley Haas, and the author of Becoming a Changemaker. At UC Berkeley, he created and teaches the transformative course, “Becoming a Changemaker,” and is a Faculty Director for Berkeley Executive Education programs.  As a social entrepreneur, Alex co‐founded StartSomeGood, and held leadership positions at Reach for Change and Change.org.  He has spoken around the world from Cambodia to Ukraine to the Arctic Circle, and received degrees from UCLA and Georgetown. • Book: Becoming a Changemaker: An Actionable, Inclusive Guide to Leading Positive Change at Any Level • Changemaker Index: ChangemakerBook.com/index • LinkedIn: Alex Budak • Website: AlexBudak.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Life Entrepreneurs: Ordinary People Creating Extraordinary Lives by Christoher Gergen and Gregg Vanourek• Book: The Long View: Some Thoughts About One of Life's Most Important Lessons by Matthew KellySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 24, 202226 min

810: How to Get Stuff Done inside Bureaucracies with Marina Nitze

Marina Nitze reveals what makes bureaucracies tick and how you can work your way through them.  — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why bureaucracies can actually be great 2) Six favorite bureaucracy hacks 3) What not to do when trying to challenge a bureaucracy Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep810 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARINA — Marina Nitze, co-author of the new book Hack Your Bureaucracy, is a partner at Layer Aleph, a crisis response firm specializing in restoring complex software systems to service. Marina is also a fellow at New America's New Practice Lab, where she improves America's foster care system through the Resource Family Working Group and Child Welfare Playbook. Marina was the CTO of the VA after serving as a Senior Advisor on technology in the Obama White House. She lives in Seattle.• Book: Hack Your Bureaucracy: Get Things Done No Matter What Your Role on Any Team • Twitter: @MarinaNitze • Website: HackYourBureaucracy.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut• Book: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen• Book: Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert• Book: The Success Principles(TM): How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Jack Canfield and Janet SwitzerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 20, 202238 min

809: How to Make Wise Decisions using Quantitative Intuition with Paul Magnone

Paul Magnone reveals how to make smarter decisions by tapping into both data and intuition.  — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why you shouldn’t disregard intuition 2) Why we make terrible decisions—and how to stop 3) Powerful questions that surface brilliant insights Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep809 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT PAUL — Paul Magnone is Head of Global Strategic Alliances at Google where he is developing a growing ecosystem of partners that will unlock the next generation of business value via the cloud and related technologies. Previously at Deloitte and IBM, he is a systems thinker and business builder focused on understanding where technology is headed and answering what it means for a business. He is an adjunct faculty member at Columbia University.• Book: Decisions Over Decimals: Striking the Balance between Intuition and Information with Christopher J. Frank and Oded Netzer • LinkedIn: Paul Magnone • Website: DODTheBook.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Road Less Traveled, 25th Anniversary Edition: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values, and Spiritual Growth by M. Scott Peck • 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.

Oct 17, 202240 min

808: How to Become a Great Listener with Oscar Trimboli

Oscar Trimboli explores the science behind listening–and how you can become great at it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The difference between a good listener and a great one 2) How to get into the great listening mindset 3) The one question that will cut your meetings in half Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep808 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT OSCAR — Oscar Trimboli is an author, host of the Apple award-winning podcast Deep Listening and a sought-after keynote speaker. Along with the Deep Listening Ambassador Community, he is on a quest to create 100 million deep listeners in the workplace.He is the author of How to Listen - Discover the Hidden Key to Better Communication - the most comprehensive book about listening in the workplace, Deep Listening - Impact beyond words and Breakthroughs: How to Confront Assumptions. We adapted our previous episode with Oscar into the LinkedIn Learning course called  How to Resolve Conflict and Boost Productivity through Deep Listening.Oscar is a marketing and technology industry veteran working for Microsoft, PeopleSoft, Polycom, and Vodafone. He consults with organizations including American Express, AstraZeneca, Cisco, Google, HSBC, IAG, Montblanc, PwC, Salesforce, Sanofi, SAP, and Siemens.Oscar loves afternoon walks with his wife, Jennie, and their dog Kilimanjaro. On the weekends, you will find him playing Lego with one or all his four grandchildren.• Book: How to Listen: Discover the Hidden Key to Better Communication • Quiz: ListeningQuiz.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Square and the Tower: Networks and Power, from the Freemasons to Facebook by Neil Ferguson See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 13, 202242 min

807: How to Develop Confidence, Credibility, and Advocates with Heather Hansen

Heather Hansen shares powerful advice on how to build the confidence to believe in yourself and get others to believe in you. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The simple mindset shift that builds your confidence 2) Why you’re already more qualified than you think 3) The master key to winning over more advocates Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep807 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT HEATHER — Heather Hansen helps leaders, sales teams and high powered individuals master persuasion and build credibility with diverse stakeholders. She gives leaders the tools to make the case for their ideas, their products, and their leadership. With these tools, they change other's perspectives and help them to believe. Heather has worked with companies like Google, LVMH, SavATree, the American Medical Association and Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, and has lectured at Harvard Business School, Stanford Law School, Berkeley and the University of Pennsylvania. She’s also appeared on The Today Show, CNN, NBC, MSNBC, Fox Business and CBS.  Heather is the author of the bestselling book The Elegant Warrior-How to Win Life's Trials Without Losing Yourself, which Publishers Weekly calls "a template to achieving personal and career goals", and the host of The Elegant Warrior podcast, an Apple Top 100 Career podcast. Her most recent book is Advocate To Win-10 Tools to Ask for What You Want and Get It. • Book: Advocate to Win: 10 Tools to Ask for What You Want and Get It • Book: The Elegant Warrior: How To Win Life's Trials Without Losing Yourself • Website: HeatherHansenPresents.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Insight Timer • App: Marco Polo • Study: “Listeners Glean Emotions Better from Voice-Only Communications” (Full text) • Article: “Why Women Don’t Apply for Jobs Unless They’re 100% Qualified” • Book: Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise by Justin Zorn and Leigh Marz • Previous Episode: 783: How to Restore Energy and Clarity by Tuning in to Silence with Leigh Marz and Justin Zorn — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy at BetterHelp.com/AwesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 10, 202240 min

806: How to Get Unstuck and Achieve Your Goals with Dominique Henderson

Dominique Henderson outlines some stumbling blocks hindering success and how to overcome them. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The framework for managing any problem 2) How to make big changes easier and achievable 3) Key words you need to erase from your vocabulary Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep806 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DOMINIQUE — Dominique Henderson, CFP® | Dominique is a husband, father and thought leader in the financial services industry. His personal mission statement is:  R.E.A.L. financial advice has the ability to change family trees, and everyone deserves an opportunity to change their family tree. As a Certified Financial Planner™, coach, speaker, podcaster and author, Dominique works to help people to get “unstuck” in their finances and careers so that they can be the best version of themselves.  When not serving his clients you can find him enjoying a glass of wine, traveling with his wife, or spending time with friends. • Book: Assess, Address, and Adjust: A Practical Guide to Becoming Unstuck and Achieving Your Goals • Website: DomHendersonSr.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Becoming Your Own Banker: Unlock the Infinite Banking Concept by R. Nelson Nash • Book: Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential by Tiago Forte • Book: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen • Book: Killing Sacred Cows: Overcoming the Financial Myths That Are Destroying Your Prosperity by Garrett B. Gunderson • Book: The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks • Book: The Noticer: Sometimes, all a person needs is a little perspective by Andy Andrews • 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.

Oct 6, 202223 min

805: How to Boost Your Confidence and Advocate for Yourself with Kelli Thompson

Kelli Thompson shares strategies for overcoming impostor syndrome and asking for what you need. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) When self-doubt can be helpful 2) The exercises to boost your confidence 3) What not do when advocating for yourself Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep805 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KELLI — Kelli Thompson is a women’s leadership coach and speaker who helps women advance to the rooms where decisions are made. She has coached and trained hundreds of women to trust themselves, lead with more confidence, and create a career they love. She is the founder of the Clarity & Confidence Women's Leadership Program, and a Stevie Award winner for Women in Business—Coach of the Year. She is the author of Closing The Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential & Your Paycheck, releasing fall of 2022. • Book: Closing the Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential, and Your Paycheck • Website: KelliRaeThompson.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brene Brown • Past episode: 674: Nailing Your Interview, Resume, and Negotiation FAST with Steve Dalton — 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.

Oct 3, 202230 min

804: A Recruiter’s Insider Tips for Acing the Job Search with Zeinab Kahera

Zeinab Kahera shares the best job search practices learned from her decade of experience in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring in multiple industries. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) A behind-the-scenes look into what recruiters want to see 2) Powerful questions to identify your unique expertise 3) The most important thing to communicate in your resume Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep804 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ZEINAB — Zeinab Kahera is a career specialist, who specializes in working with people to amplify their voice while utilizing expert techniques to build a cover letter and resume that is professional, strong, and best represents them.  Her professional expertise comes from a decade of experience in recruitment, interviewing, and hiring in multiple industries. She has also served in Human Resources and various management roles including for a Fortune 500 company.   Zeinab earned her Bachelor in Business Management from Georgia State University and a Master of Education in Counseling with a concentration in Student Affairs from the University of West Georgia.   • Email: [email protected] • LinkedIn: Zeinab Kahera • Website: ZeinabKahera.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Grammarly • Tool: Calendly • Assessment: Needs & Values Program • Book: The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks • Book: The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, A Toltec Wisdom Book by Don Miguel Ruiz — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Storyworth. Give the fathers in your life something special at StoryWorth.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 29, 202240 min

803: How to Write Like the Greatest Masters of Persuasion with Carmine Gallo

Carmine Gallo uncovers the communication secrets of masters like Jeff Bezos that help you write more clearly and concisely. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The basic grammar lesson that makes all the difference 2) The easiest way to simplify complexity 3) How a single sentence makes your data more impactful Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep803 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CARMINE — Carmine Gallo is a Harvard instructor and program leader in executive education at the prestigious Harvard Graduate School of Design. A “communications guru,” according to Publishers Weekly, Carmine coaches CEOs and leaders for the world’s most admired brands.Carmine’s bestselling books, including Talk Like TED, The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs, and The Bezos Blueprint, have been translated into more than 40 languages. His latest, The Bezos Blueprint reveals the communication strategies that fueled Amazon's success and that help people build their careers.Carmine is one of the most influential voices in communication, business, and leadership and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Success Magazine and on MSNBC, CNBC, CNN, and ABC’s 20/20. He has built a global reputation for transforming leaders into powerful storytellers and communicators.• Book: The Bezos Blueprint: Communication Secrets of the World's Greatest Salesman• Book: Talk Like TED: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds• Book: The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to Be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience• Article: “How The First 15 Minutes Of Amazon’s Leadership Meetings Spark Great Ideas And Better Conversations”• Website: CarmineGallo.com• LinkedIn: Carmine Gallo— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Bad is Stronger than Good” by Roy Baumeister, Ellen Bratslavsky, Catrin Finkenauer, Kathleen D. Vohs• Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman• Book: Leadership: In Turbulent Times by Doris Kearns Goodwin• Past episode: 771: How to Own Your Career and Build Your Dream Job with Ann HiattSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 26, 202244 min

802: How to Level Up Your Career and Find a Job You Love with Brandi Nicole Johnson

Brandi Nicole Johnson shares simple and practical tips for streamlining your job search. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to get really clear on what you want  2) The best salary database I’ve ever seen 3) The tiny mistake that can ruin your entire resume Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep802 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BRANDI — Brandi Nicole Johnson is an award winning international speaker, facilitator and coach. Currently, Brandi remains focused on her passion for developing the world's next generation of leaders and creating experiences that transform lives. Brandi spent most of her career at the Center for Creative Leadership, a globally ranked, internationally known provider of leadership development, research, and executive education. Brandi has a Master of Science Degree in Management and Leadership and two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Communication Studies. She loves consuming food that is life changing and asking provocative questions that inspire action.  • Brandi’s program: Level Up Your Career. Learn more about September’s Master Class here.  • Brandi’s website: BrandiNicoleJohnson.com  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Website: H1B Salary Database • Website: 81cents • Book: Becoming by Michelle Obama See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 22, 202222 min

801: How to Find the Upside amid Uncertainty with Nathan Furr

Nathan Furr discusses how to reframe your relationship with uncertainty to open up to new possibilities. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to turn the fear of the unknown into an excitement for possibilities 2) The six types of risk and how to manage them 3) How to deal with the frustrations of failure Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep801 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT NATHAN — Nathan Furr is a professor of strategy and innovation at INSEAD in Paris and an expert in the fields of innovation and technology strategy. His bestselling books include The Innovator’s Method and Innovation Capital. Published regularly in Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review, Forbes and Inc., he is an Innosight Fellow, has been nominated for the Thinkers50 Innovation Award, and works with leading companies including Google, Microsoft, Citi, ING, and Philips.• Book: The Upside of Uncertainty: A Guide to Finding Possibility in the Unknown • Website: UncertaintyPossibility.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Prospect Theory: An Analysis of Decision under Risk” by Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky • Study: “Drop Your Tools: An Allegory for Organizational Studies” by Karl E. Weick • Book: The Colossus of Maroussi by Henry Miller • Book: Finite and Infinite Games by James Carse • Film: Son of a Lion • Past episode: 210: How to Generate Many Creative Ideas with Tina Seelig See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 19, 202254 min

800: How to Get Better at Asking for Help with Dr. Heidi Grant

Dr. Heidi Grant reveals the secrets to asking for and getting the help you need. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why asking for help is beneficial for everyone involved 2) The do’s and don'ts of asking for help 3) The telltale sign that you need to ask for help Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep800 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT HEIDI — Dr. Heidi Grant is a leadership, influence and motivation expert, who is ranked among the top management thinkers globally.  Her books include 9 Things Successful People Do Differently, and Reinforcements: How to Get People to Help You.  She is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and CBS Mornings, and her TED talk has been viewed more than 3 million times. • Book: Reinforcements: How to Get People to Help You • Website: HeidiGrantPhD.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Make It So: Leadership Lessons from Star Trek: The Next Generation: Make It So: Leadership Lessons from Star Trek: The Next Generation by Bill Ross and Wes Roberts • Book: The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien • Past episode: 773: How to Amplify Your Message Through Powerful Framing and Storytelling with Rene Rodriguez — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy at BetterHelp.com/AwesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 15, 202236 min