Leidy Klotz reveals how to access the untapped potential of subtraction to make work and life more efficient. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What Legos can teach us about smarter problem-solving 2) The trick to overcoming your brain’s bias for addition 3) How subtracting leaves us with more Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep684 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LEIDY — Leidy Klotz is a Professor at the University of Virginia, where he directs the university’...
Jul 12, 2021•41 min
Ethan Kross breaks down the science behind negative self-talk and how to change the way you engage with your inner voice. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How chatter takes over and undermines us 2) Four simple ways to put a stop to chatter 3) Why venting hurts more than helps Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep683 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ETHAN — Ethan Kross is one of the world’s leading experts on controlling the conscious mind. ...
Jul 08, 2021•41 min
Robert Pozen shares his key tips for effective prioritization and how you can make meetings easier. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The schedule hack for efficient prioritization 2) The system to make your email work for you 3) How to say “no” to a meeting Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep682 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ROBERT — Robert C. Pozen teaches at MIT Sloan School of Management, where he offers courses to executives on pers...
Jul 05, 2021•36 min
Ron Friedman provides a third path to greatness through reverse engineering. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to reverse-engineer greatness 2) How to train people to give you better feedback 3) The 5 minute trick that will boost your performance by 20% Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep681 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RON — Ron Friedman, PhD, is an award-winning psychologist who has served on the faculty of the several prestigious...
Jul 01, 2021•48 min
Former FBI Special Agent Gina Osborn reveals her top tips for masterfully dealing with the difficulties of chaos, crises, and changes. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to find your footing as a new leader 2) How to stay cool and calm in the face of a crisis 3) How to convince others to embrace change Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep680 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT GINA — Having spent over 28 years in law enforcement, chasing Cold W...
Jun 28, 2021•32 min
Josh Linkner breaks down the habits of great innovators and how you can become a great innovator in your own right. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How you can develop your creativity–no matter your role 2) The habits and mindsets of the greatest innovators 3) How to spark new ideas when you’re in a rut Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep679 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOSH — Josh Linkner is a Creative Troublemaker. He has bee...
Jun 24, 2021•37 min
Riaz Meghji reveals the key behaviors that lead to more meaningful connections. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The one trick to becoming a better listener 2) Where to draw the line between vulnerability and oversharing 3) How to be assertively empathetic Subscribe or visit A wesomeAtYourJob.com/ep678 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RIAZ — Riaz Meghji is a Human Connection Expert. He has 17 years of broadcast television experience, and, during ...
Jun 21, 2021•43 min
Donna Serdula breaks down her four-point methodology for getting the most out of LinkedIn. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The crucial first step to building a solid LinkedIn presence 2) How to dramatically increase your reach with keywords 3) The simplest way to grow your network tenfold Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep677 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DONNA — Donna Serdula pioneered the concept of LinkedIn profile optimisation, re...
Jun 17, 2021•45 min
Dr. Ethan Becker offers a practical guide to communicating more effectively in the workplace. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The two ways we process information 2) The four-step structure of compelling communication 3) The simplest way to sound more engaging Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep676 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ETHAN — Ethan F. Becker, PhD is president and senior coach/trainer for the Speech Improvement Company, the old...
Jun 14, 2021•45 min
Eric Karpinski reveals why investing in your happiness leads to better performance at work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The secret to boosting your brain power at work 2) The one question to jumpstart your happiness habit 3) How to make stress work for you Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep675 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ERIC — Eric Karpinski has been on the cutting edge of bringing positive psychology tools to workplaces for ov...
Jun 10, 2021•39 min
Steve Dalton breaks down the most efficient path to landing your dream career. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to answer the dreaded “Tell me about yourself” question 2) Just how much time and effort you should put into your resume 3) The simple trick to negotiating a better job offer Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep674 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT STEVE — Steve Dalton is a senior career consultant and program director for Duke...
Jun 07, 2021•47 min
Dr. Jim Harter shares the key practices that improve wellbeing at work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The five key ingredients to a thriving work life 2) Top tips for developing each area of wellbeing 3) What most organizations get wrong about wellbeing Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep673 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JIM — Jim Harter, Ph.D., is Chief Scientist for Gallup’s workplace management and wellbeing practices. He is coauthor of...
Jun 03, 2021•36 min
Trial attorney Heather Hansen shares the top ten tools from the courtroom to help you get what you want. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to advocate like the pros 2) How to turn your inner critic into your biggest ally 3) How one question can get people to agree with you Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep672 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT HEATHER — Heather Hansen gives her clients the tools to advocate for themselves, their ideas and ...
May 31, 2021•41 min
Jake Jacobs reveals why organizational change doesn’t have to be difficult and provides key levers that make the difference. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to keep change from becoming overwhelming 2) The hack to accelerate change 3) How leaders accidentally kill enthusiasm for change Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep671 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JAKE — Jake Jacobs helps organizations, teams, and individuals make monum...
May 27, 2021•47 min
Darleen DeRosa discusses how to build top teams and deliver high-impact work while leading from a distance. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The quickest way to build trust in your team 2) How to ensure accountability with the ATC model 3) Simple, but effective ways to keep your team motivated Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep670 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DARLEEN — Darleen DeRosa, Ph.D., is a consultant in Spencer Stuart’s Stamfor...
May 24, 2021•31 min
Scott Mautz returns with best practices for leading up, down, and across your organization. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The mindset for middle management success 2) How to keep progressing with the 50/50 rule 3) The trick to giving excellent feedback Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep669 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SCOTT — Scott Mautz is a high-octane speaker expert at igniting peak performance and deep employee engagement, moti...
May 20, 2021•40 min
LinkedIn’s Head of Mindfulness and Compassion Scott Shute discusses how to improve yourself and your work by practicing more mindfulness and compassion. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why mindfulness matters at work 2) How to keep your inner critic from hijacking your day 3) The four steps to cultivating compassion Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep668 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SCOTT — Scott was previously the Vice President of L...
May 17, 2021•31 min
Jon Levy provides foundational principles for connecting better and building your influence. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why relationships are the #1 predictor of your success 2) How to make networking feel more natural 3) How to build trust quickly with vulnerability loops Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep667 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JON — Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist best known for his work in influence, human connec...
May 13, 2021•42 min
Leadership expert Erica Dhawan helps decode the new cues and signals that make up digital body language. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The new cues and signals to look out for 2) Rules for emojis in emails 3) The Zoom rule to keep everyone engaged Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep666 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ERICA — Erica Dhawan is a globally recognized leadership expert and keynote speaker helping organizations and leaders innovate faster and fur...
May 10, 2021•36 min
Behavioral scientist and Wharton professor Katy Milkman reveals how behavioral science can help you make changes that stick. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The top obstacles of change–and how to overcome them 2) How to overcome your impulsivity 3) How you can make your laziness work for you Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep665 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KATY — Katy Milkman is the James G. Dinan Professor at The Wharton School of ...
May 06, 2021•32 min
The Godfather of Influence, Dr. Robert Cialdini, reveals best- and worst-practices for deploying the seven universal principles of influence. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The five words that doubled a student’s persuasiveness 2) How to masterfully and disasterfully employ each of the seven principles of influence 3) The easiest way to lose someone’s trust Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep664 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ROBERT — Dr....
May 03, 2021•45 min
Melody Wilding shares powerful strategies to stop overthinking and deal with your inner critic. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The two behaviors that greatly hinder sensitive professionals 2) Three tactics for silencing your inner critic 3) Powerful questions to counter negative thinking Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep663 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MELODY — Melody Wilding, LMSW is an executive coach, human behavior expert, and aut...
Apr 29, 2021•38 min
Paula Davis discusses how teams can support each other to beat burnout and create a culture of resilience. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How an engaged workforce can still burnout 2) The tiny noticeable things (TnTs) that make us more resilient 3) How to keep your mind from catastrophizing Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep662 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT PAULA — Paula Davis JD, MAPP, is the Founder and CEO of the Stress & Resi...
Apr 26, 2021•32 min
Susan McPherson shares her surefire method for building better connections. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The winning strategy to building connections 2) Better alternatives to small talk 3) How to maintain connections efficiently Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep661 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SUSAN — Susan McPherson is a serial connector, seasoned communicator and founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultan...
Apr 22, 2021•30 min
Jim Harshaw Jr. explains how to overcome the fear of failure and use it as fuel to achieve more success. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) A mantra to ease the burden of failure 2) The simplest way to improve your chances of success 3) The one common habit of successful people Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep660 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JIM — Jim Harshaw Jr. is an NCAA Division I All American athlete, internationally recognized T...
Apr 19, 2021•32 min
Fotini Iconomopoulos shares the unconventional negotiation approaches to help you get what you want out of work and life. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The four magic words of negotiation 2) The surprising power of the pause in a negotiation 3) The script to use when you hear “no” Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep659 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT FOTINI — Fotini is a speaker, trainer, advisor, and author. Fotini helps people get wh...
Apr 15, 2021•41 min
Dr. Jacinta Jimenez breaks down what causes burnout and what we can do to prevent and fix it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What most get wrong about burnout 2) How to recover using the PULSE framework 3) The tiny recovery habits that build tremendous resilience Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep658 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JACINTA — Jacinta M. Jiménez, PsyD, BCC (also known as “Dr. J”) is an award-winning Psychologist and Boar...
Apr 12, 2021•38 min
Andy Storch discusses why professionals often feel lost in their careers—and how you can find your direction. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Three mental shifts that turn challenges into opportunities 2) The ultimate tool for resolving your hardest decisions 3) The subtle ways we waste time—and how to stop Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep657 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANDY — Andy Storch is an executive coach, consultant and faci...
Apr 08, 2021•42 min
Jim Kouzes discusses how everyday professionals can make an impact regardless of their title, role, or setting. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The definitive answer to the question, “Are leaders born or made?” 2) The four components to building a compelling vision 3) Easy ways to sustain your team’s motivation Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep656 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JIM — Jim Kouzes is the coauthor of the award-winning and be...
Apr 05, 2021•41 min
Brent Franson shares tactics and tools for building powerful habits based on his experiences of being surrounded by addiction. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How Brent leveraged technology to break his bad habits 2) The keystone habit of behavioral change 3) How to stay motivated even when you fail Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep655 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BRENT — Brent Franson is the Founder and CEO of Most Days, an app backed...
Apr 01, 2021•42 min
