Mike Zani shares data-driven approaches to improving your team’s performance. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What businesses can learn about teams from baseball 2) The top two predictors of team performance 3) Top three do’s and don’ts of effective teaming Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep692 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MIKE — Mike Zani is the CEO of The Predictive Index, a talent optimization platform that uses over 60 years of proven science and software to help businesses...
Aug 09, 2021•40 min
Ximena Vengoechea breaks down the formula for effective listening. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The psychological trick to help you stay in the conversation 2) The questions that create better conversation 3) The cues to look out for in a conversation Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep691 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT XIMENA — Ximena Vengoechea is a user researcher, writer, and illustrator whose work on personal and professional development has been published in Inc., The Was...
Aug 05, 2021•43 min
Christian Busch reveals how to create good luck. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to connect the dots for smart luck 2) How to turn random incidents into serendipity moments 3) How serendipity develops grit Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep690 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHRISTIAN — Dr. Christian Busch is the director of the Global Economy program at New York University's Center for Global Affairs, where he teaches on purpose-driven leadership, impact entrepreneurship, soc...
Aug 02, 2021•35 min
Jennifer Kahnweiler debunks pervasive myths about introversion and explains how introverts can flourish at work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The core strengths of introverts 2) How to get the most out of the introverts in your team 3) The ABCDs of excellent extrovert/introvert collaboration Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep689 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JENNIFER — Jennifer B. Kahnweiler is a bestselling author and one of the leading speakers on introverts in the workplac...
Jul 29, 2021•34 min
Robin Hills provides expert tips for enhancing your emotional intelligence for better results at work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to build the five domains of emotional intelligence 2) A handy question for getting helpful feedback 3) How selfishness can help us be more selfless Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep688 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ROBIN — Robin is the director of Ei4Change, a company specializing in educational training, coaching and personal development f...
Jul 26, 2021•44 min
Executive wellness coach Naz Beheshti offers her top tips on how to take your well-being into your own hands. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to nourish your inner coach while silencing your inner critic 2) The ACE method to combat stress 3) An easy trick to boost your energy Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep687 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT NAZ — Naz Beheshti is the author of Pause. Breathe.Choose.: Become the CEO of Your Well-Being. She is an executive wellness coach, spe...
Jul 22, 2021•31 min
Kimberly Brown shares her top tips on how to make career transitions easier. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to make the next best move for your career 2) The key indicators that it’s time to explore other options 3) How to identify power players–and become one yourself Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep686 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KIMBERLY — Kimberly Brown is a leading career and leadership development expert and an accomplished speaker and podcast host whose mission i...
Jul 19, 2021•26 min
John Riordan shares practical strategies for overcoming the unique challenges of conflict among virtual teams. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three best practices for preventing conflict 2) How to face conflict head on with the SBID model 3) The three options you have when working with a jerk Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep685 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOHN — For over 30 years, John Riordan has been committed to challenging people and organizations to reach their ful...
Jul 15, 2021•38 min
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’s Convergent Behavioral ...
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. An award-winning professor and bestselling au...
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 personal productivity. He was president of Fideli...
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 colleges in the United States and has consul...
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 War spies in the Army and terrorists and ha...
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 been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which ...
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 his time as host on Citytv’s Breakfast Televi...
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, realising early on that the LinkedIn profile wa...
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 oldest communication coaching and training firm ...
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 over 10 years, with clients that include Intel,...
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 University’s full-time MBA program. He holds...
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 the No. 1 Wall Street Journal and Wash...
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 those around them. She has been a trial at...
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 monumental changes. He’s worked in 61 industries, from h...
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 Stamford office and a core member of the Life Scienc...
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, motivation, and inspiration. He’s a Procter &...
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 LinkedIn’s Customer Operations organization. I...
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 connection, and decision making. Jon specializes in...
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 further, together. Erica ha...
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 the University of Pennsylvania, host of Charl...
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. Robert Cialdini is the author of Influenc...
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 author of Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking a...
Apr 29, 2021•38 min
