Economist Steven Landsburg offers key questions to push your thinking beyond the obvious to generate helpful insights. You'll Learn: How to jog your brain out of complacent thinking A common assumption that often leads people to make poor decisions Two exercises to help expand your thinking beyond the obvious About Steven: Steven E. Landsburg is a Professor of Economics at the University of Rochester, where students recently elected him Professor of the Year. He is the author of The Armchair Eco...
Mar 22, 2019•39 min
Brad Stulberg explores the inherent contradiction between pursuing passion and balance...and what to do about it. You'll Learn: The three common paradoxes of passion The dangers of rooting your identity to a passion Why self-aware imbalance is often appropriate About Brad: Brad Stulberg researches, writes, speaks, and coaches on health and human performance. His coaching practice includes working with athletes, entrepreneurs, and executives on their mental skills and overall well-being. He is a ...
Mar 20, 2019•38 min
Gretchen Anderson provides research insights on cultural shift from her work at the Katzenbach Center. You'll Learn: The four elements critical to a work culture The role of the critical few in an organization How to leverage the behavior you already have for the better About Gretchen: Gretchen Anderson is a director at the Katzenbach Center who has been working with client teams across the globe for over 15 years. Gretchen has a doctorate in literature from Stanford University and currently liv...
Mar 18, 2019•40 min
Rob Jolles provides practical wisdom on how to come across as more believable. You'll Learn: The number one reason why people don’t believe you How method acting can lead you into peak presenting performance Why you should embrace your own dysfunctions About Rob Rob Jolles is a sought-after speaker who teaches, entertains, and inspires audiences worldwide. His live programs around the world have enabled him to amass a client list of Fortune 500 companies including Toyota, Disney, GE, a dozen uni...
Mar 15, 2019•49 min
Todd Herman shares how the concept of alter egos helps you become the ideal you that a given situation calls for. — YOU’LL LEARN — Why you should revisit your childhood superheroes and alter egos Enclothed cognition and Halloween lessons for being awesome at our jobs How to improve your visualization through all your senses Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep412 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TODD — Todd Herman is an award-winning author, performan...
Mar 12, 2019•53 min
Michelle Tillis Lederman discusses the benefits of being a connector, the mindsets required to flourish, and how to connect well. You'll Learn: The three reasons people connect with each other Why to become a better connector even if you don’t think you need to network Tips for easier relationship maintenance About Michelle: Michelle Tillis Lederman, one of Forbes Top 25 Networking Experts, is the author of several books including the internationally known, The 11 Laws of Likability, and her lat...
Mar 11, 2019•49 min
Legendary inventor Doug Hall shares how to generate and implement great ideas with scientific precision. — YOU’LL LEARN — An equation that predicts the quantity of ideas generated How fear impedes the creation of ideas How to fast-track ideas through a learning mindset Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep410 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DOUG — Doug Hall is an inventor, researcher, educator, and craft whiskey maker. He is the founder of the Eureka! Ranch, ...
Mar 07, 2019•39 min
Jesse Newton makes the case for simplifying your organization’s complex processes and getting rid of distractions. You'll Learn: The five factors that drive organizational complexity Key questions that clarify what’s truly important The communication mistake people make when simplifying work About Jesse: Jesse Newton is the author of Simplify Work; Crushing Complexity to Liberate Innovation, Productivity, and Engagement. He is the founder and CEO of Simplify Work; a global management consulting ...
Mar 06, 2019•35 min
Dr. Alton Barron discusses the importance of creativity, how it influences your health, and how you can resurrect creativity after it has been stamped out. You'll Learn: The scientific link between creativity and health Why boredom is good for creativity The role of clutter in creativity About Alton: Dr. Barron is a fellowship-trained shoulder, elbow, and hand surgeon. He is an Associate Clinical Professor of Orthopedics at NYU-Langone and the Univ. of Texas Dell Medical Centers, practicing in b...
Mar 04, 2019•50 min
Ash Seddeek outlines the key leadership behaviors that inspire teams. You’ll Learn: 1) Ten key leadership behaviors that inspire followers 2) One mistake that quickly kills a team’s creativity 3) How to manage your bias like a pro About Ash Ash develops leadership, executive communications and strategic sales programs. He currently works with Cisco’s innovation startup teams to help them craft compelling value proposition narratives. Ash is also a mentor to entrepreneurs and a communications exp...
Feb 28, 2019•41 min
Brenda Bailey-Hughes shares why and how to become a better listener. You'll Learn: The sad current state of listening How to fall in love with silence in a conversation The five focus areas of listening About Brenda: Brenda Bailey-Hughes teaches communication and leadership skills at the Kelley School of Business undergrad program. She also teaches global leadership and emerging markets for Kelley Direct, the working professionals’ MBA program. She’s authored 9 LinkedIn Learning courses and spec...
Feb 27, 2019•44 min
Jon Gordon reveals best practices for building trust and rapport within a team, no matter the circumstances. You'll Learn: Three exercises to build big rapport quickly The advantages of being an optimist How to transform challenges into opportunities About Jon: Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals...
Feb 25, 2019•39 min
Professor Michael A. Roberto explores the mindsets that hinder creativity. You'll Learn: The six mindsets blocking your creativity The advantage of putting your idea out there in its early stages Best ways to spark more creative ideas About Michael: Michael Roberto is the Trustee Professor of Management at Bryant University. Previously, he’s served for six years on the faculty at Harvard Business School. His research focuses on how people solve problems and make decisions.He’s a bestselling auth...
Feb 22, 2019•38 min
Movie story consultant Matthew Luhn shares the key principles and approaches for making compelling, emotionally-resonant stories--even if you’ve got a “boring” work topic You'll Learn: Two story elements that keep an audience hooked The three key flavors of emotion The universal six story themes About Matthew: Matthew Luhn is a writer, story branding consultant, and keynote speaker with over 25 years’ experience at Pixar Animation Studios, with story credits including the Toy Story and Monsters,...
Feb 20, 2019•36 min
Christine Hassler reveals how overachievers can lose and regain their joy. You'll Learn: The joylessness of overachieving How to stop the constant doing through exploring your why Four questions to re-evaluate your limiting beliefs About Christine: Christine Hassler is the best-selling author of three books, most recently Expectation Hangover: Free Yourself From Your Past, Change your Present and Get What you Really Want. She left her successful job as a Hollywood agent to pursue a life she coul...
Feb 15, 2019•41 min
CEO Brian Fielkow walks through creating and maintaining a good work culture then reveals how prospective employees can find out if they fit a new workplace’s culture. You’ll Learn: 1) Why customers pay for culture 2) Brian’s definition of a healthy work culture 3) How to discover if you are a cultural fit at the interview stage About Brian Brian Fielkow, J.D., is the CEO of Jetco Delivery, a multimillion-dollar Houston-based trucking and logistics company with 200+ employees that was named a “T...
Feb 12, 2019•34 min
Shane Parrish offers expert perspectives and tips for boosting your decision-making. You'll Learn: Why we often fail to improve at decision-making Three useful mental models to serve you well The role of emotions in decision-making About Shane: Shane Parrish invests in wonderful companies as a Partner at Partners. He’s also the mastermind behind the Farnam Street blog and the Knowledge Project podcast. Farnam Street blog is devoted to helping people develop an understanding of how the world real...
Feb 11, 2019•46 min
Isaiah Hankel highlights the importance of your mental energy, the best time to use it, and how to protect it from the people and things that drain it. You'll Learn: The little ways we waste our limited mental energy How to tactfully deal with people who drain your mental energy How to gain more energy by closing mental loops About Isaiah: Isaiah Hankel received his doctorate in Anatomy & Cell Biology and is an expert on mental focus, behavioral psychology, and career development. His work has b...
Feb 08, 2019•49 min
Conflict resolution expert Dr. Donna Hicks outlines the ten elements of dignity to provide a master framework for human treatment and mistreatment. She also reveals how such treatment impacts performance. You'll Learn: How violating another’s dignity is at the root of many conflicts Four everyday indignities people suffer at work Business reasons to honor dignity in a work environment About Donna: Dr. Donna Hicks is an Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard Univ...
Feb 06, 2019•46 min
Renowned leadership author John C. Maxwell discusses how to shift yourself so you can continually grow and influence on a bigger scale. You'll Learn: 1. John’s approach to mentorship 2. How insecurity kills effective leadership 3. The ACT method to make the most out of your reflections About John: John C. Maxwell is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and speaker who has sold more than 30 million books in 50 languages. He has been identified as the #1 leader in business by the America...
Feb 03, 2019•47 min
Writer and illustrator Liz Fosslien shares why we should listen to our emotions instead of suppressing them at work. She also reveals how to be considerate of others’ emotions while protecting our own. You'll Learn: Why we should inspect instead of suppress our emotions Two ways to protect yourself from emotional contagion How to decode the wisdom your emotions are pointing to About Liz: Liz is an author and illustrator whose projects have been featured by NPR, Freakonomics, The Economist, and C...
Feb 01, 2019•41 min
WyzAnt CEO and Founder Drew Geant discusses the best and worst ways to learn, particularly when engaging a tutor one-on-one. You’ll Learn: 1) The most in-demand hard and soft skills 2) When you should consider engaging in one-on-one lessons 3) How to give and receive good feedback About Andrew Andrew Geant is co-founder and CEO of WyzAnt, which brings the proven impact of personalized learning to all learners via the largest tutoring marketplace and community. WyzAnt has one of 75,000 tutors ava...
Jan 29, 2019•36 min
Workplace psychologist Andrea Goeglein shares how language impacts workplace stress and how to successfully ask for help from others. You'll Learn: The key causes of workplace stress Two verbal habits that exacerbate workplace stress How to ask for help optimally About Andrea: Often called a “Success Sherpa,” Andrea prides herself on carrying the information that nourishes her clients careers and personal success. She’s the Creator of the trademarked “Don’t Die” book series, which is licensed to...
Jan 28, 2019•29 min
Ari Meisel breaks down his secrets to greater productivity…from virtual assistants, to the best productivity apps, to easier ways to make decisions. You’ll Learn: 1) How working at your peak time makes you many times more effective 2) The power of the 20-second rule 3) Why you should consider using virtual assistants About Ari Ari is the best-selling author of “ The Art of Less Doing “, and “ The Replaceable Founder. ” He is a self-described Overwhelmologist whose insights into personal and prof...
Jan 24, 2019•33 min
Austin Belcak explains how deep research, cold emailing, and solving one of your dream company’s problems upfront accelerates job hunting--while building your skills. You'll Learn: Two common themes to successful job searches How to do cold outreach that gets responses Two ways to effectively illustrate your value About Austin: Austin is the founder of Cultivated Culture where he teaches people how to land jobs they love without connections, without traditional experience, and without applying o...
Jan 23, 2019•56 min
Dr. Shawn Jones discusses the burnout epidemic and how mindfulness, reflection, and compassion can be used to combat it. You’ll Learn: 1) Three ways people experience burnout 2) How to re-personalize what you’ve depersonalized 3) Four best practices for preventing burnout About Shawn Shawn C. Jones MD, FACS is a board-certified ear, nose, and throat physician, head and neck surgeon with 30 years of experience in medicine and a thriving ENT practice in Paducah, Kentucky. He’s on a mission to...
Jan 17, 2019•39 min
Ed Muzio shares how teams can function better through smarter iteration. You’ll Learn: How many organizations are planning poorly Approaches for greater clarity How to make wiser group decisions About Ed Ed Muzio is CEO of Group Harmonics and an award-winning three-time author. An expert in the scientific study of measuring and modifying human behavior, he is a sought-after consultant to business and industry worldwide and a popular media source. His new book is Iterate: Run a Fast, Flexib...
Jan 15, 2019•41 min
Coach Beth Benatti Kennedy shares actionable ways to recharge your career and beat burnout. You’ll Learn: The five focus areas for recharging your career How to use a Purpose Mind Map A more exciting way to introduce yourself About Beth Beth Benatti Kennedy, MS LMFT brings more than twenty years of experience to her role as a leadership and executive coach, resiliency-training expert, and speaker. With an extensive background in career development, she coaches high-potential individuals on...
Jan 13, 2019•40 min
Founder of Raise the Bar, Aaron Levy, shares four key habits that improve team performance. You'll Learn: Why must managers suck How and why to listen better Examples of powerful questions About Aaron: Aaron is the Founder and CEO of Raise The Bar, a firm focused on helping companies address the problem of millennial turnover. Aaron is an ICF Associate Certified Coach, a Thrive Global contributor, an 1871 mentor, the Co-Director of Startup Grind Chicago and a member of the Forbes Coaches Council...
Jan 11, 2019•46 min
Julie Benezet discusses the importance of taking risks and being comfortable with the discomfort of outcome uncertainty—and how you can achieve that comfort. You’ll Learn: How discomfort brings out your best game The four steps to becoming comfortable with discomfort Four self-sabotaging behaviors and how to stop them in their tracks About Julie Julie Benezet has devoted her professional life to exploring the new, building businesses and helping others do the same. She currently works as an exec...
Jan 08, 2019•44 min
