Mike Michalowicz shares how to zero in on the most important issues to fix next. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to identify what you need to fix next. 2) A crucial question you’re forgetting to ask. 3) The tremendous energy unleashed by providing context for goals. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep566 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MIKE — Mike Michalowicz is the entrepreneur behind three multimillion dollar companies and is the auth...
Apr 27, 2020•39 min
Jonah Sachs discusses how a simple shift in the way we think helps us achieve more. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why the experts are often the most unreliable. 2) How to make any task more exciting and engaging. 3) How to turn anxiety into fuel for creativity. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep564 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JONAH — Jonah Sachs is an author, speaker and viral marketing pioneer. Jonah helped to create some of the world’s first, and still most heralded,...
Apr 23, 2020•41 min
Marco Greenberg shares how primal drives can be the key to unlocking your motivation and potential at work. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why the world’s most successful people are “primitive”. 2) How to tap into your primal drive using the ROAMING framework. 3) How to weaponize your insecurities. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep564 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARCO — Marco Greenberg has spearheaded marketing communications and public affairs campaigns for an array o...
Apr 20, 2020•50 min
Ozan Varol discusses how to make giant leaps in your career by thinking like a rocket scientist. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How success can hinder growth—and what to do about it. 2) How to turn worrying into productive preparation. 3) How rocket scientists see and use failure. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep563 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT OZAN — Ozan Varol is a rocket scientist turned award-winning professor and author. He served on the operations team for the 20...
Apr 16, 2020•37 min
Alex Pang discusses how to significantly boost your productivity while working fewer hours. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How working fewer hours greatly increases productivity. 2) Small productivity hacks that save a massive amount of time. 3) When you should and shouldn’t multitask. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep562 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALEX — Alex Pang is the founder of Strategy and Rest, a consultancy devoted to helping companies and individuals harness ...
Apr 13, 2020•31 min
Lisette Sutherland shares expert tips and tricks for working from home masterfully. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The remote worker hierarchy of needs. 2) Smarter alternatives to online meetings. 3) Three tips for managing distractions while working remotely. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep561 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LISETTE — Lisette Sutherland is the director of Collaboration Superpowers, a company that helps people work together from anywhere through online a...
Apr 09, 2020•44 min
Oscar Trimboli explains how to increase your impact through sharpening your listening. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The magic phrases powerful listeners use 2) How to expertly listen for what’s unsaid 3) One question to ask the people you disagree with Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep560 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. He is passionate about us...
Apr 06, 2020•45 min
David Burkus discusses how crafting a compelling vision in terms of a fight can inspire your team to action. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The three kinds of fights that inspire. 2) A simple trick to greatly boost motivation and efficiency. 3) The secret to getting along with the coworker you dislike. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep559 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVID — One of the world’s leading business thinkers, David Burkus’ forward-thinking ideas and bestselli...
Apr 02, 2020•42 min
New York Times bestselling author and leadership mentor Michael Hyatt shares what it really takes to become a vision-driven leader. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why anyone can be a vision-driven leader. 2) The 4 key components of a good vision script. 3) How to turn your vision into action. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep558 for clickable versions of the link below. — ABOUT MICHAEL — Michael Hyatt is the founder and CEO of Michael Hyatt & Company, a leadership coaching and development firm...
Mar 30, 2020•37 min
Neurosurgeon and author Mark McLaughlin shares the science of fear and what to do about it. You'll Learn: 1) How fear affects our decision-making 2) How to manage your fears effectively 3) The two techniques to help you outthink your fears About Mark: Mark McLaughlin is a practicing board-certified neurosurgeon, a national media commentator, author of the book Cognitive Dominance: A Brain Surgeon’s Quest to Outthink Fear, and acclaimed keynote speaker. He is the founder of Princeton ...
Mar 26, 2020•24 min
Gary Burnison shares what professionals need to start doing differently to advance in their careers. You'll Learn: 1) Three mindsets to accelerate your career growth 2) The overlooked elements that determine career fit 3) Why most meetings are meaningless About Gary: Gary Burnison is the CEO and member of the board of directors for Korn Ferry, a global organization consulting firm. He is also an author, having written several books on career management. His latest book, Advance: The Ultimate How...
Mar 23, 2020•39 min
Michael Bungay Stanier explains why we need to stop giving advice and start asking questions instead. You'll Learn: 1) Three reasons why advice is overrated. 2) A step-by-step process for breaking your advice-giving habit. 3) How to ask more insightful questions. About Michael: Michael Bungay Stanier is an author and the founder of Box of Crayons, a company best known for teaching 10-minute coaching so that busy managers can build stronger teams and get better results. He was named the first Can...
Mar 19, 2020•42 min
Award-winning journalist and speaker Celeste Headlee shares how doing nothing can help you accomplish everything. You'll Learn: 1) Why idleness isn’t laziness 2) What’s causing you burnout 3) The productivity benefits of shorter work hours About Celeste: Celeste Headlee is an award-winning journalist, professional speaker and author of Heard Mentality and We Need To Talk: How To Have Conversations That Matter. In her 20-year career in public radio, she has been the Executive Producer of On Secon...
Mar 16, 2020•30 min
Wharton professor Jonah Berger discusses the biggest obstacles to successful persuasion—and how to overcome them. You'll Learn: 1) Why persuasive arguments don’t work—and what does 2) A simple technique to win over stubborn naysayers 3) How to introduce big changes with minimal resistance About Jonah: Jonah Berger is a marketing professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and internationally bestselling author of Contagious , Invisible Influence , and The Catalyst . Dr. Ber...
Mar 12, 2020•44 min
Patrick Lencioni explores so many leaders fall short--and how to resolve it. You'll Learn: 1) The mentality that separates great leaders from the rest 2) Why you shouldn’t be afraid of micromanaging 3) How leaders can have more joyful difficult conversations About Patrick: Pat is the founder of The Table Group and the author of 11 books which have sold over 5 million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages. The Wall Street Journal called him "one of the most in demand speakers in ...
Mar 09, 2020•36 min
Dan Heath discusses how upstream-thinking can help solve problems before they even show up. You'll Learn: 1) The power of “upstream thinking” 2) How to get to the root of the problem 3) How to avoid the blame game at work About Dan: Dan Heath and his brother, Chip, have written four New York Times bestselling books: Made to Stick, Switch , Decisive , and The Power of Moments . Heath is a senior fellow at Duke University’s CASE center, which supports entrepreneurs fighting for social good. He liv...
Mar 05, 2020•48 min
Dr. Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler shares what to do when your attempts to resolve conflict fail. You'll Learn: 1) The simplest way to stop conflict from overwhelming you 2) How to untangle the complex web of recurring conflict 3) The smartest thing to do when a conflict goes nowhere About Jennifer: Dr. Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler is founder and CEO of Alignment Strategies Group, the New York-based consulting firm that counsels CEOs and their executive teams on how to optimize organizational health and g...
Mar 02, 2020•38 min
Rick Gillis shares how knowing and improving your “quotient” can help you get raises and promotions at work. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The factor that determines your compensation at work. 2) How to speak up for your work to your boss. 3) The perfect time to bring up your accomplishments. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep549 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RICK — Rick Gillis is a speaker, author, and personal career advisor. He has ...
Feb 27, 2020•36 min
Davina Stanley shares expert strategies for communicating with greater clarity. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why so many business presentations miss the mark. 2) The three-step “So what?” strategy. 3) The seven storyline patterns and when to use them. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep548 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVINA — Davina Stanley has helped professionals communicate complex ideas clearly for more than 20 years. She offers a stru...
Feb 24, 2020•42 min
Simon Sinek discusses the crucial pivot in thinking that professionals need to thrive in their careers. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) What most professionals get wrong about work. 2) The five key practices for thriving in an infinite game. 3) How to keep your confidence during setbacks. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep547 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SIMON — Simon is an unshakable optimist who believes in a bright future and our ability to buil...
Feb 20, 2020•32 min
Former nuclear submarine commander David Marquet shares how subtle language changes can make a huge impact. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How language impacts your leadership. 2) How to use dissent in the workplace to your advantage. 3) How we’re mistaking coercion for leadership. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep546 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVID — David Marquet is a student of leadership and organizational design and a former nuclear...
Feb 17, 2020•45 min
Alan Stein Jr. discusses the fundamental habits and mindsets that separate the best from the rest. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The universal skill every professional needs. 2) The secret to making remarkable change last. 3) A powerful mantra to keep you grounded and present. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep545 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALAN — Alan Stein, Jr. is a keynote speaker and author who spent 15+ years as a performance coach w...
Feb 13, 2020•41 min
Richard Medcalf shares strategies to grow your influence despite the noise and overwhelm of the digital world. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The language that gets people to listen to you. 2) The two ways of effectively relating with anyone. 3) A quick trick to exude charisma and confidence. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep544 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RICHARD — Richard Medcalf has advised exceptional founders and senior executives in ...
Feb 10, 2020•46 min
Britt Andreatta shares neuroscience insights for boosting your learning, memory, and creativity. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to make your learning stick. 2) The striking benefits of boredom. 3) How to deal with information overwhelm. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep543 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BRITT — Dr. Britt Andreatta is an internationally-recognized thought leader who creates brain science-based solutions for today's challen...
Feb 06, 2020•42 min
Harvard professor and author Laura Huang shares how to build your edge and be perceived positively. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why the myth of hard work is so dangerous. 2) How unfair perceptions can quietly limit your career–and what to do about it. 3) A formula to turn embarrassment and bitterness into enrichment. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep542 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LAURA — Laura Huang is a professor at Harvard Business S...
Feb 03, 2020•42 min
Tom Rath discusses how to find greater meaning in your job. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to find your unique style of contribution. 2) Two easy ways to recharge your energy. 3) A powerful way to make any job feel more meaningful. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep541 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TOM — Tom Rath is an author and researcher who has spent the past two decades studying how work can improve human health and well-being....
Jan 31, 2020•40 min
Atta Tarki sheds light on the crucial practices that improve the hiring process on both sides of the recruiting table. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The strongest predictor of job performance. 2) What makes an interview answer excellent vs. terrible. 3) The most important factors that determine career fit. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep540 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ATTA — Atta Tarki and is the author of the book Evidence-Based Recrui...
Jan 29, 2020•45 min
Jacob Morgan discusses what professionals need to succeed in future workplaces. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How professionals must change in the future. 2) The five skills of future leaders. 3) The surprising weakness of present-day leaders. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep539 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JACOB — Jacob Morgan is a 4x best-selling author, speaker, and futurist. His new book, The Future Leader , looks at the skills and mi...
Jan 27, 2020•32 min
Former FBI agent Robin Dreeke shares how sizing people up can help you build trusting, strong relationships at work. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The overlooked activities that build healthy work relationships. 2) The six fundamental principles of trust. 3) The code of trust that builds relationships. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep538 for clickable versions of the links below. —ABOUT ROBIN — Robin Dreeke is a best-selling author, professional speaker, train...
Jan 24, 2020•39 min
John C. Maxwell shares powerful wisdom on how to develop and transform budding leaders. — YOU'LL LEARN— 1) Three simple questions that encourage growth. 2) Why training programs don’t work--and what does. 3) What the most beloved leaders do differently. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep537 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOHN — John C. Maxwell is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and speaker who has sold more than 31 mi...
Jan 22, 2020•44 min
