How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Eduardo Briceño, a global keynote speaker, discusses the performance paradox, the one feedback method that always tells the truth, and the five key elements that drive growth. He shares tips for becoming a successful public speaker and emphasizes the importance of spending time in the learning zone. Briceño also explores building a culture of learning and collaboration and expresses his gratitude for the learning zone and the impact of change for improvement.

Author Joe Mull shares strategies for employee retention, debunking the myth that nobody wants to work anymore and discussing the sweet spot for a team's workload. He emphasizes the importance of meaningful work, having a great boss, and investing in the employee experience to prevent unhappiness and turnover. The podcast also covers workload measurement, the importance of addressing toxic employees, and the significance of a humane employee experience.

Maura Thomas, an award-winning international speaker and trainer on individual and corporate productivity, shares insights on how to create a distraction-free work environment. Topics include the underlying cause of derailed productivity, the negative effects of multitasking, eliminating distractions with two key questions, prioritizing important work, managing boundaries for work-life balance, and maximizing productivity through attention management.

Curtis Bateman, FranklinCovey's lead change expert, shares tools for thriving amid change and the importance of a compelling 'why.' He discusses the predictable patterns in change, navigating through different stages, and distinguishing between necessary and abandoned changes.

Dr. Bryan Robinson discusses the dangers of work addiction and shares 10 C's to find calm. They explore work-life balance challenges in a hybrid work environment and the importance of setting boundaries. They also delve into self-talk and research findings on speaking in the third person. Learn how to flip challenges into opportunities and explore the power of comedy and fresh perspectives.

Laura Fredricks shares battle-tested tips to confidently ask for what you want. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to respond to “I’ll think about it.” 2) Why you want to talk only 25% of the time. 3) Persuasion pitfalls to avoid. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep890 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LAURA — Laura Fredricks is an author, speaker, and consultant who trains and coaches individuals, businesses, and nonprofits. Her latest book is Hard Asks Made Easy: How to Get Exactly What You Want. Through her previous six books, Fredricks has helped hundreds of global executives, industry trailblazers, marketing and communication leaders, boards, fundraisers, entrepreneurs, teenagers, artists, philanthropists, and everyday people achieve their best professional and personal lives possible. Since 2005, Fredricks also has taught at New York University School of Professional Studies. • Book: Hard Asks Made Easy: How to Get Exactly What You Want • Email: laura@expertontheask.com • Website: ExpertOnTheAsk.com • Website: LauraFredricks.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: MailChimp • Software: Egnyte • Book: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee • Website: The Chronicle of Philanthropy • Website: Advancing Philanthropy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cheryl Strauss Einhorn, founder of Decisive, discusses problem-solving and decision-making skills. She explores the key to countering bias, the five problem solver profiles, and working with different decision-makers. Cheryl also shares tips on perfecting a spice cookie and highlights the importance of understanding problem solver profiles and biases. Additionally, she emphasizes the learnability of decision-making skills and the significance of recognizing biases.

Dr. Nate Regier reveals his process for practicing compassionate accountability that builds relationships. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three switches for greater compassion every day. 2) A handy template for dealing with any conflict. 3) Why lowering standards doesn’t help those struggling. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep888 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT NATE — Nate Regier, PhD, is the CEO and founding owner of Next Element Consulting, a global leadership consulting and training firm helping build cultures of compassionate accountability. Dr. Regier is a former practicing psychologist and expert in social-emotional intelligence, interpersonal communication, conflict skills, and leadership. Recognized as a Top 100 keynote speaker, he is a Process Communication Model® Certifying Master Trainer. Nate is the author of four books: Beyond Drama; Conflict without Casualties; Seeing People Through; and his newest book, Compassionate Accountability. He hosts a podcast called “On Compassion with Dr. Nate,” writes a weekly blog, contributes to multiple industry publications, and is a regular guest on podcasts. • Book: Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results • LinkedIn: Nate Regier • Previous episode: 216: Transforming Conflict Into Breakthroughs with Dr. Nate Regier — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Software: Calendly • Grill: Big Green Egg • Personality: Wayne Dyer • Book: Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brene Brown • Book: Compassionomics: The Revolutionary Scientific Evidence That Caring Makes a Difference by Stephen Trzeciak and Anthony Mazzarelli See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marc Lesser, speaker and executive coach, discusses navigating conflict and finding clarity. Learn why conflict shouldn't be feared, the question to ask difficult people, and how to assess relationships in 4 words. They also explore mindful leadership, compassionate accountability in the workplace, anonymous employee surveys, and addressing tension and gaps in relationships.

Adam Bryant shares powerful insights on how to get promoted and be successful as a leader. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What every aspiring leader should know about themselves. 2) How to get promoted without asking for a promotion. 3) The key ratio that positions you for advancement. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep886 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ADAM — Adam Bryant is Senior Managing Director and Partner at the ExCo Group, where he works with hundreds of senior leaders and high-potential executives. As the creator and former author of the iconic “Corner Office” column in The New York Times, Bryant has mastered the art of distilling real-world lessons from his hundreds of interviews and turning them into practical tools, presentations, and exercises to help companies deepen their leadership benches and strengthen their teams. He also works with executive leadership teams to help drive their transformation strategies, based on a best-practices framework he developed for his widely praised book, THE CEO TEST: Master the Challenges That Make or Break All Leaders. • Book: The Leap to Leader: How Ambitious Managers Make the Jump to Leadership • Book: The Corner Office: Indispensable and Unexpected Lessons from CEOs on How to Lead and Succeed • Website: AdamBryantBooks.com • Company Website: ExCoLeadership.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Video: “Two Monkeys Were Paid Unequally: Excerpt from Frans de Waal's TED Talk” • Book: The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company by Robert Iger • Book: In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • BetterHelp. Make better decisions with online therapy. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/awesome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.