Professional poker player Alec Torelli shares his tips for making wise decisions during high-stakes situations. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to keep emotions from overtaking logic. 2) When to go with your gut. 3) How to better read people and situations. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep514 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALEC— Alec Torelli is a professional high stakes poker player turned digital entrepreneur and keynote speaker, who shares how the lessons he learned from...
Nov 18, 2019•47 min
Lee Hartley Carter discusses why facts alone won’t persuade others—and what does. You’ll Learn: 1) Why you need more than just facts 2) The foundations of compelling persuasion 3)How to craft your master narrative About Lee Lee Hartley Carter is president of maslansky + partners, a language strategy firm based on the single idea that "It's not what you say, it's what they hear." As a television news personality and researcher, she doesn't rely on traditional polling for her unique insights into ...
Nov 15, 2019•43 min
Matt Tenney discusses how mindfulness vastly improves the way we lead and relate with others. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How an emphasis on goals hurts your leadership. 2) A monastic practice that improves engagement. 3) Why mindfulness is the ultimate success habit. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep512 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MATT — Matt Tenney is a social entrepreneur and the author of Serve to Be Great: Leadership Lessons from a Prison, a Monastery, and a Boardroo...
Nov 13, 2019•43 min
Gregg Clunis discusses the small leaps you can take to make massive changes in career and life. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why self-help is often inadequate. 2) Just what you can achieve with one tiny leap. 3) What to do when motivation fails you. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep511 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT GREGG — Gregg Clunis is the host, author, and creator of Tiny Leaps, Big Changes , a podcast turned book and community whose goal is to help people become better ...
Nov 06, 2019•40 min
Dr. Janice Presser discusses how to build better teams using the science of teaming. You'll learn : 1) The 10 ways people contribute to a team 2) Three questions to resolve team friction 3) Two strategies for managing up About Janice: Dr. Janice Presser spent her formative years researching how people team together, and found answers in systems theory and physics. Having written her first line of code in high school, she was positioned to architect a system to measure how people work together an...
Nov 04, 2019•45 min
Todd Davis explains why people are bad at managing—and what to do about it. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Where most managers fail. 2) How to overcome the fear of feedback. 3) A productivity hack to keep your week from spiraling. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep509 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TODD — Todd Davis has been with FranklinCovey for more than two decades and serves as the chief people officer. As the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Get Better: 15 Proven ...
Oct 31, 2019•50 min
Ron Price delivers insights on how to build your character and grow your influence to unlock your full leadership potential. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The four keys to landing your next promotion. 2) Two approaches to getting excellent feedback. 3) How to get others to listen to you. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep508 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RON — Ron Price is an internationally recognized business advisor, executive coach, speaker, and author. Known for his creat...
Oct 30, 2019•37 min
Alex Banayan shares unconventional approaches to creating new opportunities. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The ultimate cold email template to recruit mentor. 2) Creative “third door” approaches that nobody takes. 3) Communication secrets from Maya Angelou and Larry King. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep507 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALEX — Alex Banayan is the author of The Third Door, the result of an unprecedented seven-year journey interviewing the most innovative lead...
Oct 28, 2019•47 min
Tonya Dalton explains how to overcome the fear of missing out and stop wasting time on things that don’t matter. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why you should embrace JOMO. 2) How to determine worthwhile opportunities. 3) How to say “no” without feeling guilty. — ABOUT TONYA — Tonya Dalton is a productivity expert, author, speaker and founder of inkWELL Press Productivity Co, a company centered around productivity tools and training. She released her first book, The Joy of Missing Out , with Harper Collins...
Oct 25, 2019•40 min
Nancy Duarte explains how to combine data with story structures to create inspiring presentations. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The three-act structure of data. 2) The true hero of your presentation. 3) How to make magical moments for your audience. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep505 for for transcript and clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT NANCY — Nancy Duarte is a communication expert who has been featured in Fortune , Time Magazine , Forbes , Fast Company , Wired , Wall Street J...
Oct 23, 2019•40 min
Karl Staib shares how gratitude leads to a more pleasant and productive work life. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How gratitude improves productivity. 2) How to cut negativity and boost gratitude. 3) How to find more energy for your goals. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep504 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KARL — Karl Staib is an author that seeks out growth at every turn. When his father passed it was focusing on gratitude that helped him get through one of the most difficult ...
Oct 20, 2019•39 min
Stu Heinecke shares unorthodox apattention of strangers. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The simple trick to exceeding a 100% response rate. 2) Do’s and don’ts for composing your personal messages. 3) How to turn executive assistants into allies. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep503 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT STU — Dubbed by the American Marketing Association the “Father of Contact Marketing,” Stu Heinecke is a Wall Street Journal cartoonist, hall of fame-nominated marketer ...
Oct 18, 2019•43 min
Oren Klaff reveals the secret behind successful pitches—and how to persuade those around you. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) What most people get wrong about persuasion. 2) How to communicate your worth. 3) The surefire way to convince anyone. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep502 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT OREN — Oren is Director of Capital Markets at investment bank Intersection Capital where he manages its capital raising platform (retail and wholesale distribution), busi...
Oct 16, 2019•42 min
Dave Decelle shares insider perspectives on how to turn insights into compelling communication. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Three foundational principles for capturing your audience’s attention. 2) The best disposition for presentations. 3) How to create engaging presentation slides. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep501 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVE — Dave Decelle was a Director of Consumer Insights at Netflix, focused on delivering insights that drive product innovati...
Oct 11, 2019•40 min
Victor Cheng discusses the mindset and habits that lead to powerful self-esteem and self-confidence. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The foundational mindset that yields self-esteem 2) The three skills for developing healthy self-esteem 3) How to recover from confidence-shaking setbacks Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep500 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT VICTOR — Victor Cheng is the founder of CaseInterview.com , the most prominent blog on the management consulting industry. He a...
Oct 09, 2019•51 min
Brian Ahearn breaks down the ethical way to getting people to say “yes.” — YOU'LL LEARN — 1. How to quickly attract people’s attention. 2. The simple secret to winning people over. 3. How to get others to follow through with their tasks. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep499 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BRIAN — Brian Ahearn is the Chief Influence Officer at Influence PEOPLE. A dynamic international keynote speaker, he specializes in applying the science of influence...
Oct 07, 2019•45 min
Dr. John Townsend discusses how to build the relationships that keep you motivated and productive. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The one need leaders often ignore. 2) How to engage in nourishing conversations. 3) The five relationships you need in your life—and the two to prune. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep498 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOHN — Dr. John Townsend is a nationally-known leadership consultant, psychologist, and New York Times bestselling author. John is th...
Oct 04, 2019•29 min
Aaron Schmookler discusses how a service-oriented mindset keeps you from burning out. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) A powerful phrase for de-escalating conflict. 2) How to stop feeling so self-conscious. 3) How to make work more fulfilling. — ABOUT AARON — For over 20 years, Aaron has been striving to help people find their own intrinsic motivation, their capacity to collaborate, and the fulfillment that comes from harnessing the creative impulse in us all to serve others. In 2014 Aaron and business partn...
Oct 02, 2019•44 min
Maura Nevel Thomas discusses how to take back control of your attention for more productive work days. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How we sabotage our performance every 3 minutes. 2) The simple trick to stopping most office distractions. 3) How to get more satisfaction out of work. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep496 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MAURA — Maura Nevel Thomas is an award-winning international speaker and trainer on individual and corporate productivity and wo...
Sep 30, 2019•41 min
Devora Zack explains why you don't need to work the room to build great connections. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to smoothly start, sustain, and end conversations. 2) How to ease your pre-networking anxiety. 3) Best practices for writing amazing follow ups. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep495 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DEVORA — Devora Zack is CEO of Only Connect Consulting, a Washington Post bestselling author and global speaker with books in 45 language translation...
Sep 26, 2019•27 min
Dr. Tara Swart explains the science behind neuroplasticity and how to train your brain to brave any challenge. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to use neuroscience to break out of your comfort zone. 2) The six approaches to problem solving. 3) Simple tricks to turn around terrible work days. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep494 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TARA — Dr. Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, medical doctor, leadership coach, and award-winning and bestselling author. ...
Sep 25, 2019•44 min
Anese Cavanaugh shares how to create more meaningful impact by being more present and intentional at work. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The cost of contagious negative energy at work. 2) The 4 Ps to lead you away from burnout. 3) The Leadership Trifecta of impact, self-care, and, people-care. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep493 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANESE — Anese Cavanaugh is devoted to helping people show up and bring their best selves to the table in order to crea...
Sep 23, 2019•42 min
J. Elise Keith shares what makes meetings succeed vs. fail. You'll Learn: Signs of an ineffective meeting How the best organizations approach meetings When and how to opt out of a meeting About J. Elise: Elise Keith is the co-founder of online meeting management platform Lucid Meetings. Known as the ‘Meeting Maven,’ Elise offers unprecedented expertise that inspires audiences, proving that meetings shouldn’t be fewer or shorter—but better and more effective. She is the author of Where the Action...
Sep 20, 2019•38 min
Refound CEO Jonathan Raymond teaches how to communicate feedback that gets results. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) What makes traditional feedback ineffective. 2) How to have more effective conversations using the 5 stages of the Accountability Dial. 3) How to articulate feedback to your team, your peers, and your seniors. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep491 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JONATHAN — After twenty years of not being able to decide whether he was a business execu...
Sep 18, 2019•55 min
Justin Jones-Fosu explains how to lead a more enriching work life by aligning your now with your why. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to get into your “achieve more” zone. 2) 12 questions for uncovering your why. 3) How to turn any job into meaningful work. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep490 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JUSTIN — Justin is on a mission to help professionals and workplaces to Work like they mean it! He is a meaningful work speaker and social entrepreneur w...
Sep 16, 2019•49 min
Bob Anderson discusses the ways you’re inhibiting your leadership potential—and how to remedy them. You'll Learn: The surprising source of highly-accurate feedback The two leadership operating systems Powerful questions for unlocking your leadership potential About Bob: Robert J. Anderson has been a pace setter in the field of Leadership Development for over 30 years. He is the Founder, Chairman and Chief Development Officer of The Leadership Circle and the Full Circle Group, and the co-author o...
Sep 13, 2019•45 min
Thanh Pham from Asian Efficiency shares his expert tips and favorite resources for optimal productivity. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The biggest productivity myth. 2) How to be more productive while doing less. 3) A simple productivity tip to exponentially improve your focus. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep488 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT THANH — Thanh is the Founder and Managing Director of Asian Efficiency. He is considered one of the top thought leaders in the product...
Sep 11, 2019•53 min
Erica Mandy shares essential–but often overlooked–keys to becoming a more successful communicator in the modern environment. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How what you’re doing on Facebook can damage your credibility at work. 2) Words to purge from your communication. 3) The fundamental test to improve your communication. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep487 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ERICA — Erica Mandy is an award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter ...
Sep 09, 2019•46 min
Dave Stachowiak shares how to develop the strongest personal and professional relationships. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The productivity hack that helps you be more present. 2) The under-appreciated value of small talk. 3) What to do when you don’t like networking. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep486 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVE — Dave Stachowiak is the host and founder of Coaching for Leaders , a top-rated leadership podcast downloaded over 10 million times. With m...
Sep 06, 2019•54 min
Jonathan Levi shares how speedreading and visual mnemonics can enhance your learning. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The scientifically-proven method for speedreading. 2) How curiosity improves learning. 3) A simple trick to remember names and face. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep485 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JONATHAN — Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur, author, and lifehacker born and raised in Silicon Valley. He’s the author of the Become a SuperLearner series, and the...
Sep 04, 2019•46 min
