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How to Be Awesome at Your Job

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17 snips
Mar 13, 2025 • 47min

1040: Building an Unstoppable Mindset with Alden Mills

Alden Mills, a former Navy SEAL and three-time bestselling author, shares his strategies for building an unstoppable mindset. He discusses how to conquer fear and master the mindset loop essential for resilience. Alden emphasizes the importance of shifting negativity into constructive energy and reframing obstacles. He offers insights on creating empowering beliefs and personalized mantras for motivation. Listeners learn effective techniques to master their emotions, fostering self-leadership and growth in any challenging situation.
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31 snips
Mar 10, 2025 • 43min

1039: How to Stop Wasting Time on Email with Randall Dean

Randall Dean, known as The E-mail Sanity Expert®, is a time and email management guru with over 25 years of experience. He shares practical strategies for transforming your inbox into a productivity powerhouse. Discover the best time-saving investments for email management, how to prevent unread emails from overwhelming you, and effective keyboard shortcuts that can save hours. Learn to minimize distractions and take control of your correspondence, enhancing your overall productivity.
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39 snips
Mar 6, 2025 • 38min

1038: Getting What You Need from Your Boss through Managing Up with Melody Wilding

Melody Wilding, a human behavior professor and author known for her insights in executive coaching, shares her expertise on managing up effectively. She emphasizes the importance of having crucial conversations with your boss to enhance your work life. Learn how to stand out with strategic communication, assert your needs, and navigate salary discussions by showcasing your future value. Wilding also discusses building strong professional relationships through proactive initiatives and owning your career growth.
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19 snips
Mar 3, 2025 • 34min

1037: A Better Approach to Chasing Goals: Tiny Experiments with Anne-Laure Le Cunff

Anne-Laure Le Cunff, a former Googler and founder of Ness Labs, shares her insights on mindful productivity and systematic curiosity. She discusses the pitfalls of traditional goal-setting and the importance of embracing personal experimentation. Anne-Laure introduces the concept of tiny experiments, which promote joy and curiosity over rigid success metrics. She also highlights the 'arrival fallacy'—the misconception that happiness is solely tied to achieving goals—suggesting instead a focus on self-reflection and emotional regulation for meaningful fulfillment.
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11 snips
Feb 27, 2025 • 43min

1036: Becoming a Happy High Achiever with Dr. Mary Anderson

Dr. Mary Anderson, a licensed psychologist and author known for her expertise in enhancing the well-being of high achievers, shares invaluable insights. She discusses why many high achievers struggle to enjoy their success and how to combat the cycle of negative self-talk. Dr. Anderson introduces the SELF care framework, emphasizing essential habits like Sleep, Exercise, Looking Forward, and Fuel. Additionally, she highlights the importance of self-compassion in achieving lasting happiness, encouraging listeners to embrace excellence over perfection.
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14 snips
Feb 24, 2025 • 47min

1035: How to Create Stronger Connections by Disagreeing Better with Bob Bordone

Bob Bordone, a Senior Fellow at Harvard Law School and founder of The Cambridge Negotiation Institute, discusses the art of conflict resilience. He emphasizes how embracing tough conversations can strengthen relationships. Bordone reveals three simple steps to tackle conflicts effectively and explores the emotional dynamics that influence negotiations. He also introduces concepts like the Five Fs of conflict responses and the importance of honest dialogue, encouraging listeners to view disagreements as opportunities for growth.
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10 snips
Feb 20, 2025 • 32min

1034: Simple Shifts that Form Exceptional Teams with Keith Ferrazzi

Keith Ferrazzi, an entrepreneur and global expert in high-performing teams, shares insights on elevating team performance through simple shifts. He discusses the importance of establishing a social contract for collaboration and transparency. Team members can enhance communication with fewer meetings and a focus on candor. Applying agile methodology and intentional habits can refine team dynamics and productivity. Ferrazzi also emphasizes the value of gratitude practices in fostering resilience and building strong relationships.
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8 snips
Feb 17, 2025 • 24min

1033: How to Build Your Social Confidence with Susan Callender

Susan Callender, a success coach and founder of Social Confidence Pro, shares her transformative insights on building social confidence. She discusses six steps to overcome shyness and how to manage nervousness effectively. Listeners learn about the 'social priming system' for boosting communication skills and the importance of self-valuing in social interactions. Callender emphasizes gratitude and connection as key components in enhancing social presence, ultimately helping professionals step into the spotlight with charisma.
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9 snips
Feb 13, 2025 • 37min

1032: How to Find Yourself and Create Your Ideal Life through Rebellion with Graham Cochrane

Graham Cochrane, a seven-figure entrepreneur and bestselling author, shares his journey of self-discovery through rebellion. He emphasizes the pitfalls of living life on autopilot and encourages listeners to pursue their true aspirations. The discussion revolves around his five-part REBEL framework, highlighting how breaking free from societal norms can lead to intentional living. Cochrane also touches on the importance of defining personal values and overcoming mental barriers to achieve fulfillment while aligning one’s career with their authentic self.
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33 snips
Feb 10, 2025 • 39min

1031: Mastering Virtual Communication with Andrew Brodsky

Andrew Brodsky, an award-winning professor and virtual communications expert, shares insights on enhancing your virtual communication skills. He introduces the PING framework, emphasizing clarity and responsiveness in digital interactions. Andrew discusses the nuances of nonverbal cues in text and the overlooked effectiveness of video calls. He also highlights the importance of balancing AI's role in communication while maintaining a personal touch, alongside amusing tales of multitasking mishaps in the workplace.

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