BedJet inventor Mark Aramli talks about the essential next steps to turn an aha moment into real-world success. You’ll Learn: 1) The best time to work on your big ideas 2) The “two pizza” rule for great collaborations 3) A key strategy for convincing executives to buy-in About Mark Mark Aramli is the inventor and principal engineer for the patent-pending BedJet CCS. Mark’s first engineering role was at United Technologies, builder of the space suit for NASA. His engineering responsibilities incl...
Aug 27, 2017•41 min
Personal finance podcaster Joe Saul-Sehy lets us in on the secrets to making more money, handling it properly, and watching it grow. You'll Learn: The first key to making more money Important benefits that you might have overlooked The top money management lesson that rich people use About Joe: Before starting Stacking Benjamins Joe Saul-Sehy was a financial planner for 16 years and a media representative for one of nation's biggest financial companies. He leads a team of people who are located ...
Aug 25, 2017•43 min
Communications consultant Stacey Hanke breaks down the misconceptions on influence and how to develop your influential voice in a way that resonates. You’ll Learn: 1) How to assess your level of influence in a room 2) The core elements needed to command more influence 3) How your smartphone can help you speak better About Stacey Stacey Hanke equips leaders within organizations to communicate with confidence, presence and authenticity, day in and day out. Combined, her team of mentors and consult...
Aug 22, 2017•34 min
Award-winning thinker Michael Nicholas addresses the changes and challenges of modern decision-making–and how to enhance your decisions every day. You’ll Learn: 1) The tremendous power of continually making the optimal decision 2) The science behind how we make decisions 3) Keys to improving your decision-making About Michael An award-winning professional speaker and leadership coach, Michael Nicholas helps people improve their performance by challenging them to revolutionize their thinking and ...
Aug 20, 2017•41 min
Elaine Bennett shares how to write better business messages with greater clarity and personality. You’ll Learn: 1) Two essential pieces of information you need to be a more effective writer 2) How you can make a bigger impact with storytelling 3) Winning ways to turn straight thinking into straight writing About Elaine Elaine Bennett had a baptism by fire as a speechwriter. Less than two years after she signed on to write for the CEO of Salomon Brothers, scandal forced the executive to resign. I...
Aug 17, 2017•37 min
Aug 17, 2017•37 min
Dr. Britt Andreatta surveys how our brains are wired for optimal work and best practices for creating an environment for thriving. You'll Learn: Why our brains are not built for today’s workplaces The fundamental conditions required for teammates to thrive Best practices for developing trust within your team About Britt Dr. Britt Andreatta knows how to harness human potential. Drawing on her unique background in leadership, psychology, education, and the human sciences, she has a profound unders...
Aug 16, 2017•48 min
Innovator Mark Henson explains how to discover and activate ordinary superpowers. You’ll Learn: 1) How to determine whether something is truly a superpower or not 2) The 6 questions to help discover your ordinary superpowers 3) Key steps to activate and enhance your ordinary superpowers About Mark Mark Henson is a lifelong entrepreneur and the founder of sparkspace — a unique and exceptional business retreat center in Columbus, Ohio. Mark’s Ordinary superpowers are exploring new ideas and spaces...
Aug 13, 2017•40 min
Writing coach Anne Janzer provides principles, checklists, and pro-tips for better writing at work. You’ll Learn: 1) How to overcome the biggest workplace writing problems 2) The 6 questions to ask yourself before you start writing 3) The best ways to get your points across without offending About Anne Anne Janzer is an author and writing coach who has worked with over a hundred technology businesses in her career. Anne has written three books on marketing and writing. Her latest book is called ...
Aug 10, 2017•33 min
Jodi Glickman lays the foundation for becoming great on the job through better communications. You’ll Learn: 1) The GIFT framework for better communication 2) How to master the hello and goodbye 3) Pro-tips for managing expectations About Jodi Jodi Glickman is an entrepreneur, author, public speaker, consultant, and all-around expert in training people how to be great on the job. She is a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review , and the author of the critically acclaimed Great on the...
Aug 08, 2017•33 min
Randstad’s SVP of Talent Solutions, Josh Vesely, discusses the state of the labor market, the benefits of working with recruiters, and necessities for today’s job hunters. You'll Learn: How today’s labor market is superlatively favorable for good talent Why you should boldly ask your boss for your favorite opportunities How to find and leverage a recruiter in your job search About Josh: Joshua Vesely, MBA, is a ‘Talent Chef’ and Senior Vice President of Talent Solutions at Randstad USA. He is an...
Aug 07, 2017•42 min
Musician and humorist Justin Locke talks about the culture of smart vs stupid, the benefits of being unprepared, and the secrets to succeeding via applied stupidity. You’ll Learn: 1) Why you shouldn’t be scared of looking stupid 2) How to use the Irregardless effect to your advantage 3) Stupid approaches to find brilliant solutions About Justin Justin Locke spent 18 seasons playing bass in the Boston Pops. He then shifted focus to being an author, playwright, orchestra manager, and media produce...
Aug 03, 2017•42 min
Professor Drew Boyd invites us to think inside the box and to put constraints around our minds in order to be more creative and awesome at our jobs. You’ll Learn: 1) The 5 patterns responsible for the majority of innovation 2) Why brainstorming is sub-optimal 3) Why it’s better to think inside the box than outside the box About Drew Drew Boyd is a global leader in creativity and innovation, international public speaker, award-winning author and innovation blogger, and professor at the University...
Aug 01, 2017•48 min
Professor Clint Longenecker shares his research-based insights on career performance improvement. You'll Learn: Research revealing the 5 key things high performers have in common The dangers of being too busy The power of a strategic S.T.O.P. About Clint: Clinton Oliver Longenecker, is an award winning educator, is one of “America’s leaders in the area of rapid performance improvement” and is a Distinguished University Professor and the Director of the Center for Leadership and Organizational Ex...
Jul 31, 2017•41 min
Communications consultants Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss swap stories about the BS we encounter in the workplace and best practices to avoid it. You’ll Learn: 1) How to spot BS in the workplace and cut through it 2) How to survive the office version of Game of Thrones 3) Two quick tricks to communicate better at work About Jennifer & Michael Jennifer Rock and her coauthor, Michael Voss, have a shared passion for storytelling that goes back – way back – to when Jennifer published haikus in h...
Jul 27, 2017•34 min
BNI Founder Ivan Misner shares the lowdown on the why and how of relationship-building. You'll Learn: The fundamental networking disconnect that holds us back Ivan’s all-time favorite networking strategies How to wow prospective employers via a “working interview” About Ivan: Dr. Ivan Misner, is considered one of the world’s leading experts on business networking. He is the Founder of BNI.com, the largest business networking organization and has written several top business books including three...
Jul 26, 2017•46 min
Psychologist Dr. Paul White shows why and how to offer effective appreciation to work colleagues. You’ll Learn: 1) The studies proving the superlative importance of appreciation in the workplace 2) How to make your appreciation authentic–instead of phony 3) 5 Languages to show appreciation in the workplace About Paul Dr. Paul White is a psychologist, author, speaker, and consultant who makes work relationships work. He has written articles for and been interviewed by Bloomberg’s Business Week, C...
Jul 23, 2017•34 min
Communications consultant Sharon Steed delves into how you can develop more empathy in communication and why it is needed in the workplace. You’ll Learn: 1) Why people aren’t listening anymore 2) Pro-tips for being empathetic even with people you don’t like 3) Three ways to tackle difficult conversations About Sharon Sharon is an international keynote speaker and consultant focusing on improving communication through empathy. A life-long stutterer, Sharon users her speech impediment to teach wha...
Jul 20, 2017•29 min
Fellow careers podcaster Scott Barlow shares how to zero in on the essential things we need at work and bring our strengths to bear there. You'll Learn: The 6 critical things people need from their work Why strengths differ from skills--and why that matters. How identifying your “anti-strengths” can skyrocket your self-awareness About Scott Scott Anthony Barlow is the Founder of Happen to Your Career, a company that helps you stop doing work that doesn’t fit, figuring out what does and then teac...
Jul 19, 2017•43 min
Counselor Joe Sanok shares ways to tackle fears, manage stress, and stay in the growth zone. You'll Learn: A brilliant approach to reframe fears of failure The science behind freaking out How to combat stress triggers and relax in seconds About Joe: Joe Sanok is a speaker, mental health counselor, business consultant, and podcaster. Joe has the #1 podcast for counselors, The Practice of the Practice Podcast. With interviews with Pat Flynn, John Lee Dumas, Chris Ducker, Rob Bell, Glennon Doyle Me...
Jul 17, 2017•30 min
Dr. Allan Mink shares his experiences in making career pivots and best practices on adapting to radical change. You’ll Learn: 1) The argument for radical career changes 2) The importance of personal relationships in making a successful pivot 3) How to effectively manage your skill gaps when you pivot About Allan Dr. Allan Mink teaches Management, Information, and Systems as an Adjunct Professor at American University’s Kogod Graduate School of Business. Dr. Mink is the Managing Director for Syst...
Jul 13, 2017•40 min
Talent builder Dodie Gomer shares best practices for leading people to results--when you’re not in charge. You'll Learn: How setting a clear vision on tiny matters delivers huge benefits Tactics for projecting powerful composure The value of using “strong words” and eliminating “weak words” in your communications About Dodie: Dodie Gomer believes far beyond technical potential. She is known as a talent builder. Dodie has 25+ years of corporate HR leadership. She inspires individuals to tap into ...
Jul 12, 2017•38 min
Moe Carrick discusses discovering and creating the right fit in the workplace, its significance to us, and the elements that contribute to it. You’ll Learn: 1) The meaning and importance of work fit 2) The critical 6 elements that comprise work fit 3) What to do when something does not fit in your workplace About Moe Moe Carrick is Principal and Founder of Moementum, Inc. a Certified BCorp and consulting firm dedicated to the vision of creating a world that works for everyone using business as a...
Jul 09, 2017•42 min
Bryce Hoffman shares how the military’s Red Teaming thinking tools can help professionals make optimal decisions. You’ll Learn: 1) How to confront lies in your organizations and the lies you tell yourself 2) A quick way to check critical assumptions 3) One question that will help you make better decisions in under 15 minutes About Bryce Bryce G. Hoffman is a bestselling author, speaker and consultant who helps companies around the world plan better and global leaders lead better by applying inno...
Jul 06, 2017•47 min
Sara Canaday gives insights that offer clarity on blind spots at work and overcoming them to advance in your career. You’ll Learn: 1) Key blind spots that frequently hold back careers 2) Why the personal touch matters at work 3) Approaches to identifying your own blind spots About Sara Sara Canaday ( Leadership Development Expert, Speaker and Author) is a recognized expert and author in leadership and strategic personal branding. Specifically, she is known for her ability to help high potentials...
Jul 04, 2017•41 min
Happy (almost) 4th of July! In this special episode, Pete helps you declare independence from making sub-optimal decisions with two key questions that will help you approach decision-making better: 1. What must be true for this decision to be a good one? 2. How can I test that? View notes and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/July3 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jul 03, 2017•8 min
Bill Schiemann paves the way to finding fulfillment now and where you want to be in future. You’ll Learn: Three factors essential for career fulfillment How to find fulfillment within your current situation Processes to map out your goal fulfillment About Bill Bill Schiemann is Principal and CEO of Metrus Group , specializing in strategic performance measurement, organizational alignment and talent optimization. He’s authored numerous books and articles on talent management and has served as the...
Jun 30, 2017•28 min
Email expert Leslie O’Flahavan shares the do’s and don’ts of writing clear emails that build rapport. You’ll Learn: How to use the BLUF technique to get more opens, reads, and replies How to use formatting optimally in emails The method for writing a strong subject line About Leslie Leslie O’Flahavan is a get-to-the point writer and an experienced, versatile writing instructor. As E-WRITE owner since 1996, Leslie has been writing content and teaching customized writing courses for Fortune 500 co...
Jun 28, 2017•44 min
Passionpreneur Moustafa Hamwi defines true passion and shares keys to pursuing it wisely. You’ll Learn: Moustafa’s four-fold definition of passion A billion-dollar question that you should ask yourself right now Why you should build your passion tribe About Moustafa Moustafa is known globally as The Passion Guy due to his amazing success in launching platforms that are empowering people to work & live passionately including a series of Passion Talks; and Passion Sundays the leading online pa...
Jun 26, 2017•45 min
Marketing executive Joe McCormack addressed declining attention spans with actionable ways to “be better; be brief.” You’ll Learn: How being brief helps you focus How to trim down information to what is essential 3 common mistakes when it comes to being brief About Joe Joe McCormack is on a mission to help organizations master the art of the short story. An experienced marketing executive, successful entrepreneur and author, Joe is recognized for his work in narrative messaging and corporate sto...
Jun 23, 2017•43 min
