Marianne Lewis shows how to turn tensions into opportunities for growth. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why to never ask yourself “Should I…?” 2) How to find and benefit from the yin and yang of everything 3) The three steps for better decision-making Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep820 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARIANNE — Marianne W. Lewis is dean and professor of management at the Lindner College of Business, University of Cincinnati. She previously served as dean of Cass (recently renamed Bayes) Business School at City, University of London, and as a Fulbright scholar. A thought leader in organizational paradoxes, she explores tensions and competing demands surrounding leadership and innovation. Lewis has been recognized among the world’s most-cited researchers in her field (Web of Science) and received the Paper of the Year award (2000) and Decade Award (2021) from the Academy of Management Review. She enjoys her three children and two grandchildren from her home base in Cincinnati. • Book: Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems • Website: BothAndThinking.net — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Tao of Physics: An Exploration of the Parallels Between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism by Fritjof Capra See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah Noll Wilson shows how avoidance harms work and relationships. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The many consequences of avoiding conflict 2)The key to overcoming avoidance 3) How to train your body’s fight-or-flight response Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep819 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SARAH — Through her work as an Executive Coach, an in-demand Keynote Speaker, Researcher, Contributor to Harvard Business Review, and Bestselling Author of “Don’t Feed the Elephants”, Sarah Noll Wilson helps leaders close the gap between what they intend to do and the actual impact they make. She hosts the podcast “Conversations on Conversations”, is certified in Co-Active Coaching, Conversational Intelligence, and is a frequent guest lecturer at universities. In addition to her work with organizations, Sarah is a passionate advocate for mental health.With 15+ years in leadership development, Sarah earned a Master’s Degree from Drake University in Leadership Development and a BA from the University of Northern Iowa in Theatre Performance and Theatre Education. When she isn’t helping people build and rebuild relationships, she enjoys playing games with her husband Nick and cuddling with their fur baby, Sally. • Book: Don't Feed the Elephants!: Overcoming the Art of Avoidance to Build Powerful Partnerships • LinkedIn: Sara Noll Wilson • Twitter: @sarahnollwilson • Website: SarahNollWilson.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Conversational Intelligence: How Great Leaders Build Trust and Get Extraordinary Results by Judith Glaser • Book: Insight: Why We're Not as Self-Aware as We Think, and How Seeing Ourselves Clearly Helps Us Succeed at Work and in Life by Tasha Eurich • Book: Right Within: How to Heal from Racial Trauma in the Workplace by Minda Harts • Book: The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table by Minda Harts • Book: The Waymakers: Clearing the Path to Workplace Equity with Competence and Confidence by Tara Jaye Frank • Book: Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts--Becoming the Person You Want to Be by Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter • Previous episode: 798: How to Have Difficult Conversations about Race with Kwame Christian See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scott Anthony Barlow shares powerful wisdom from many career changers on how to craft a fulfilling career path. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The massive costs of poor career fit 2) Why you shouldn’t wait on clarity to act  3) Three risk-free ways to get a feel for a career change Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep818 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SCOTT — Scott Anthony Barlow wants you to find work you freakin’ love! He is CEO of Happen To Your Career and host of the HTYC podcast, which has been listened to over 3 million times across 159 countries, and is the largest career change podcast in the world. As a former HR Leader, Scott has interviewed over 2000 people for jobs and completely rejects the way that most organizations choose to do work. He’s a nerd for self development, human behavior and ice hockey. Scott lives in Washington state with his wife and 3 kids. • Book: Happen to Your Career: An Unconventional Approach to Career Change and Meaningful Work • Podcast: Happen to Your Career • Website: FigureItOut.co • Website: HappenToYourCareer.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: 80/20 Sales and Marketing: The Definitive Guide to Working Less and Making More by Perry Marshall • Past episode: 475: Achieving 50% More with 1% Effort Using the 80/20 Rule with Perry Marshall See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jennifer Garvey Berger shares how we can all tap into our natural capabilities to overcome the challenges of complexity. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How uncertainty affects your nervous system 2) The secret to boosting your nervous system 3) How laughter helps you be more awesome Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep817 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JENNIFER — Jennifer Garvey Berger is Chief Cultivating Officer and Founder of Cultivating Leadership, a consultancy that serves executives and executive teams in the private, non-profit, and government sectors. Her clients include Google, Microsoft, Novartis, Wikipedia, and Oxfam International. She is the author of Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps: Changing on the Job: Developing Leaders for a Complex World. • Book: Unleash Your Complexity Genius: Growing Your Inner Capacity to Lead (The Stanford Briefs) • Book: Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps: How to Thrive in Complexity • Website: CultivatingLeadership.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, Third Edition by Robert Sapolsky — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Storyworth. Give your family something super special this holiday season with $10 off at StoryWorth.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Harrison Monarth shares simple but effective approaches to get others to perceive you as a leader. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why it’s easier to build executive presence than you think 2) The easiest way to improve people’s perception of you 3) How to still contribute when you don’t have answers Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep816 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT HARRISON — Harrison Monarth is one of today's most sought-after leadership development-and executive coaches, helping CEOs, senior executives, managers, and high-potential employees develop critical leadership skills and increase their interpersonal effectiveness and ability to influence others. He has personally coached leaders from major organizations in financial services, technology, medical, legal, hospitality and consumer industries, as well as those in start-ups, nonprofits and politics.  Harrison’s client list covers organizations such as General Motors, Hewlett-Packard, MetLife, AT&T, Northrop Grumman, Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank, Deloitte Consulting, Cisco Systems, GE and Standard & Poor’s among others, as well as start-up entrepreneurs, political candidates and Members of Congress. • Book: Executive Presence, Second Edition: The Art of Commanding Respect Like a CEO • LinkedIn: Harrison Monarth • Website: GuruMaker.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “A Little Thanks Goes a Long Way: Explaining Why Gratitude Expressions Motivate Prosocial Behavior” by Adam M. Grant and Francesca Gino• Book: Daily Rituals: How Artists Work by Mason CurreySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Amy Gallo, contributing editor at Harvard Business Review, shares tips on dealing with difficult people at work. She discusses the massive costs of bad relationships, how to build immunity to criticism, and strategies for working well with different types of difficult coworkers. The chapter also explores the importance of collaboration, curiosity, and conversational receptiveness in navigating challenging work relationships. Amy encourages listeners to value relationships at work and express appreciation for their colleagues.

Steven Gaffney shares the simple shifts that help you feel more powerful at work. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to easily redirect negativity into productivity2) Three reframes that make problems more manageable3) Two quick hacks to snap you out of a funkSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep814 for clickable versions of the links below.— ABOUT STEVEN — Steven Gaffney is a leading expert on creating Consistently High Achieving Organizations (CHAO)™ including high achieving teams, honest communication, and change leadership. Steven has worked in more than 25 different industry and market segments for over 25 years. He uses cross-discipline solutions and best practices from other industry sectors to bring fresh, innovative and consistently successful approaches to his clients. He works directly with top leaders from Fortune 500 companies, associations, as well as the U.S. government and military; and is also an author, speaker, and trusted advisor.• Book: Unconditional Power: A System for Thriving in Any Situation, No Matter How Frustrating, Complex, or Unpredictable• Website: JustBeHonest.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard by Chip Heath•Book: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff . . . and It's All Small Stuff: Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking Over Your Life (Don't Sweat the Small Stuff Series) by Richard Carlson — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Find quality hires fast with a free job posting at LinkedIn.com/beawesome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laura Vanderkam reveals the secret to carving out time for what’s truly important. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The right way to do leisure time 2) The perfect day to do your planning 3) How to make your schedule more flexible Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep813 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LAURA — Laura Vanderkam is the author of several time management and productivity books, including The New Corner Office, Juliet's School of Possibilities, Off the Clock, I Know How She Does It, What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, and 168 Hours. Her work has appeared in publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Fortune. She is the host of the podcast Before Breakfast and the co-host, with Sarah Hart-Unger, of the podcast Best of Both Worlds. • Book: Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters • Website: LauraVanderkam.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of therapy at BetterHelp.com/AwesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill George, former Medtronic CEO and current professor, shares principles for excelling as a leader: true north, overcoming distractions, clarifying purpose. Authenticity in leadership and leading oneself are crucial. Mark Zuckerberg's moral compass is debated, citing privacy concerns. Examples of finding true north shared. Medtronic's impact on lives discussed. Positive leadership highlighted with self-awareness, empowering others, work-life balance.