How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Michelle Tillis Lederman shares approaches to finding what’s likable in yourself to conveying it to others.You’ll Learn:How to form your self-perception to guide other’s perception of youThe power of opening yourself up to feedbackHow to use curiosity for creating connections in conversationAbout MichelleMichelle Tillis Lederman is known for her energetic, engaging, and authentic presentations. An expert on workplace communications and relationships, Michelle’s mission is to help people communicate and lead with confidence, clarity, and connection. She is an accomplished speaker, trainer, coach, and author of three books including The 11 Laws of Likability, Heroes Get Hired and Nail The Interview – Land The Job, and named by Forbes as one of the 25 Professional Networking Experts to Watch.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: Michelle Tillis LedermanBook: 11 Laws of Likability by Michelle LedermanBook: Influence by Robert CialdiniBook: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen CoveyView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep99See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Master resilience trainer and former drill instructor Sean Douglas shares lessons on overcoming a self-defeating mindset and growing in the midst of adversity.You’ll Learn:Why you should develop a gratitude habitHow to get over self-defeating behaviorApproaches for sustaining your energy throughout the dayAbout SeanSean Douglas was born in Detroit, MI, July 23, 1983. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a Certified Master Resilience Trainer, and a professional Inspirational Speaker. Sean spent four years as a Drill Instructor in Air Force Basic Training where he developed over 500 young men and women into military leaders. Not surprisingly, he is energetic and passionate about inspiring others to succeed. Sean’s interactive training develops the participants’ skill in the mental, physical, social, and spiritual domains of resilience, and leaves people better equipped to manage change effectively.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: Sean Douglas SpeaksBook: Decisions by Sean DouglasBook: The Happiness Advantage by Shawn AchorBook: The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and Tony ShwartzBook: Miracle Morning by Hal ElrodBook: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale CarnegieView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep98See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ActiveInbox founder Andy Mitchell shares insights gleaned from years of collaborating with the many diverse users of his email and task management software product.You’ll Learn:Why email won’t die for a while… and what to do in the meantimeWhy we experience euphoria at an empty inbox, and how to get there more oftenHow to avoid the productivity death spiral triggered by working lateAbout AndyAndy Mitchell is the founder of ActiveInbox for Gmail, an email tool and task manager combined into one. He maintains an ethos of ‘leaving more in the world than I take out of it.’ Day to day, he’s trying to ensure the team is all pulling in the same direction to craft the best product they can. Prior to ActiveInbox, he worked in a number of high-tech roles at LocallyCompared, ProductiveFirefox, Dakin Flathers, and MeeCard.Items Mentioned in this Show:Tool: ActiveInboxBook: The Winner Effect by Ian RobertsonBook: The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan HaidtBook: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep97See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Colonel Jill Morgenthaler, a groundbreaking military leader and author, shares her rich experiences from the battlefield to the corporate world. She recounts the nerve-wracking moments of facing Saddam Hussein and imparts vital leadership lessons on respect and confidence. Jill emphasizes the importance of staying calm under pressure, revealing techniques like controlled breathing. She also discusses resilience and leveraging personal storytelling to overcome biases, encouraging listeners to embrace challenges for growth.

Eliot Wagonheim deconstructs how to achieve goals and offers a useful mindset to adopt in order advance in the right direction.You’ll Learn:Why you should switch to the Fire, Aim… Ready mindsetWhy you should rethink doing your yearly evaluationAn innovative way for sketching out expectationsAbout EliotEliot Wagonheim is a speaker, strategist, author, educator and business lawyer with thirty years experience helping clients embrace, rather than inhibit, innovation. Through his Outlawyer platform, Eliot serves as a confidante, mentor, strategist and sounding board for guiding entrepreneurs and organizational leaders for companies of every size across diverse industries, and brings humor, real world experience and an entrepreneurial spirit to everything he does.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: farsightedbusiness.comBook: Fire, Aim… Ready by Eliot WagonheimBook: Life of Pi by Yann MartelBook: Essentialism by Greg McKeownApp: TodoistApp: 10% Happier: Meditation for Fidgety SkepticsView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep95See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fashion guru Sharon Haver offers perspective on how to make people look powerful and professional at work.You’ll Learn:Three key ingredients to a style upgrade that will make you look knowledgeable and professionalHow to find a wardrobe that fits comfortably, looks good and doesn’t break the bankWhy dressing how you want to be perceived is critical About SharonSharon Haver teaches professionals to look like they’re worth it, so that they can create a relevant, authentic modern image. Halfway through her three-decade career in style, she left the lure of being a New York fashion stylist to help professionals make the most of what they’ve got. She founded FocusOnStyle.com in 1999. Although her impressive resume looks like a who’s who of media household names, her heart is with helping entrepreneurs refine their chic style to confidently pull their look together with ease.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: focusonstyle.comWebsite: stylewordbook.comBook: Style Word: Fashion Quotes for Real Style by Sharon HaverBook: The Way You Do Anything Is The Way You Do Everything by Suzanne Evans.Book: Details Men’s Style Manual: The Ultimate Guide for Making Your Clothes Work For You by Daniel PerezView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep94See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robert D. Smith counts up the days and gives pro-tips on how to make each one count.You’ll Learn:Two questions to ensure you’re not wasting timeA fun framework for tackling big projectsHow to trick yourself into feeling more excited about the task before youAbout RobertRobert D. Smith (TheRobertD) has managed and overseen the career of Andy Andrews, a three-time New York Times best-selling author. He has served as a private consultant to numerous best-selling authors, speakers, entertainers, and cutting edge organizations, educating them on the unique methods he has employed to sustain massive success and growth across multiple industries for his entire career.Robert is the author of 20,000 Days and Counting: The Crash Course for Mastering Life Right Now, a simple guide to injecting meaning into every second you live for the rest of your life.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: www.therobertd.comBook: 20,000 Days and Counting: The Crash Course For Mastering Your Life Right Now by Robert D. SmithBook: The Traveler’s Gift: Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success by Andy AndrewsBook: Go for No! Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get There by Andrea WaltzBook: The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og MandinoBook series: The Left Behind Series Complete Set, Volumes 1-16 by Jerry JenkinsView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep93See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stacey Dyer shares how she applied best thinking practices to planning a kick ass wedding, and how we can use the same techniques to plan anything.You’ll Learn:How to avoid future mishaps with the time machine methodologyA 5-card hand that you should have in your back pocket to spark great ideas and solutionsBest practices for self-motivationAbout StaceyStacey Dyer is currently a corporate Director of Customer Experience Design. Stacey is grateful for the mentors she’s had in her career, and thus strives to provide guidance and insight that reflects professional care and expertise. Outside of work, Stacey can be found in vocal sessions within the down tempo, jazz, and EDM space (in addition to running and practicing yoga) or writing blog posts (staceysdiylife.com) and books (Astro-Wed.com).Prior to her current role, Stacey’s previous experience runs the gamut of in-house to agency side, working with a diverse array of clients from liquor and cigars to healthcare and youth non-profits.Items Mentioned in this Show:Book: AstroWed: The Universe’s Most Kick-ass Wedding Planning Workbook by Stacey DyerWebsite: OffbeatBride.comBook: Upward Spiral by Alex KorbBook: Originals by Adam GrantBook: Blue Mind by Wallace NicholsBook: Zag by Marty NeumeierWebsite: StaceyDyer.comWebsite: Astro-wed.comView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep92See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Dolan shows us the way to deeper development as truly productive professionals.You’ll Learn:Pitfalls to look out for that hinder a deeper developmentWhat’s a “positive no” how to deliver oneTips and tricks to upgrade your workflow processAbout MichaelBefore he found his calling as an executive coach, Michael spent 15 years in corporate management, leading teams in the advertising, consumer marketing, and design industries, where he gained deep appreciation for the intense personal and organizational demands that successful executives must meet everyday. Michael has five years of experience as a Senior Coach and Director of Business Development for Coaching Services at The David Allen Company.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: trulyproductive.comBook: The Power of a Positive No: How to Say No and Still Get to Yes by William UryBook: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David AllenBook: The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success by Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman, and Kaley Warner KlempOnline Scheduling: ScheduleOnceOnline Scheduling: CalendlyView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep91See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Maneesh Sethi proves that a little shock goes a long way and shares other hacks for forming great habits.You’ll Learn:Helpful things to do everyday to make your day go smootherFundamental questions to ask to realign yourself with your goalsHow to hack your emotionsAbout ManeeshManeesh Singh Sethi is an American author and internet entrepreneur. He authored Game Programming for Teens when he was sixteen years old. He is best known as the founder of the behavior modification wristband Pavlok, launched in 2013. Sethi is the chairman and chief executive officer of Behavioral Technology Group, Inc.Items Mentioned in this Show:Gadget: PavlokBook: The Culture Code by Clotaire RepailleBlog: Hack the System: Cheat Codes for LifeBook: The Ultimate Introduction to NLP by Richard Bandler App: TodoistApp: Rescue TimeView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep90See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.