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How to Be Awesome at Your Job

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Jun 2, 2022 • 44min

772: How to Build Resilience to Thrive in Uncertainty with Gemma Leigh Roberts

Gemma Leigh Roberts shares recent science behind resilience and how to bounce back from whatever the world throws at you. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why you shouldn’t confuse grit with resilience 2) The challenges worth seeking out to build your resilience 3) How to build resilience into daily routines Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep772 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT GEMMA — Gemma Roberts is a chartered psychologist who has spent most of her working life teaching, writing, and speaking about what it takes to navigate challenges successfully, build resilience in the face of adversity, and create environments where each individual can thrive and perform at their peak, in their unique way. Her book, Mindset Matters: Developing Mental Agility and Resilience to Thrive in Uncertainty, which will be released in May 2022, came from her Mindset Matters newsletter on LinkedIn, which now has 500,000 subscribers. She is also a LinkedIn Learning instructor, with her courses garnering over 3 million learners. She also hosts the We Got This: Work+Life audio series on LinkedIn. • Book: Mindset Matters: Developing Mental Agility and Resilience to Thrive in Uncertainty • LinkedIn Newsletter: Mindset Matters • Website: GemmaLeighRoberts.com  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Chimp Paradox: The Mind Management Program to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence, and Happiness by Dr. Steve PetersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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May 30, 2022 • 44min

771: How to Own Your Career and Build Your Dream Job with Ann Hiatt

Ann Hiatt shares valuable lessons learned on career development from her 15 years working alongside Silicon Valley’s top CEOs. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The top three things you can do to develop your career 2) How to deal with the pressures of big-impact opportunities 3) How to carve out your path to promotion when there is none Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep771 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANN — Ann Hiatt is a best selling author, executive consultant, speaker, and investor. She is a Silicon Valley veteran with 15 years experience reporting directly to CEOs Jeff Bezos (Amazon) and Eric Schmidt (Google/Alphabet). She has published articles in publications such as Harvard Business Review, Fast Company and CNBC. She has also contributed to articles in The New York Times, Economic Times, The Financial Times and Forbes. Her first book, Bet On Yourself, was published by HarperCollins in 2021. • Book: Bet on Yourself: Recognize, Own, and Implement Breakthrough Opportunities • Website: BetonYourselfBook.com • LinkedIn: Ann Hiatt — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck • Book: The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers by Ben Horowitz • Book: Measure What Matters: How Google, Bono, and the Gates Foundation Rock the World with OKRs by John Doerr • Previous episode: 396: Insights into Embracing Emotions at Work with Liz Fosslien — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Gusto.com. Make doing payroll easy and get three free months at Gusto.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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May 26, 2022 • 48min

770: How to Become the Manager that Your Team Wants with Russ Laraway

Russ Laraway reveals how being a great manager is simpler than you think. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The key to sharing feedback that actually works 2) How to get your manager to manage well 3) Why you need to “prioritize prioritization” and how to do it Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep770 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RUSS — Russ has had a diverse 28 year operational management career. He was a Company Commander in the Marine Corps before starting his first company, Pathfinders. From there, Russ went to the Wharton School, and then onto management roles at Google and Twitter. He then co-founded Candor, Inc., along with bestselling author Kim Scott. Over the last several years, Russ served as the Chief People Officer at Qualtrics, and is now the Chief People Officer for the fast-growing venture capital firm, Goodwater Capital, where he is helping Goodwater and its portfolio companies to empower their people to do great work and be totally psyched while doing it. Over his career, Russ has managed 700 person teams and $700M businesses -- facing a vast array of leadership challenges along the way. He's the author of the book When They Win, You Win: Being a Great Manager Is Simpler Than You Think. • Book: When They Win, You Win: Being a Great Manager Is Simpler Than You Think • Website: www.WhenTheyWinYouWin.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: A Separate Peace by Jonathan Knowles • Book: Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott • Book: Your Brain at Work: Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long by David Rock — THANK YOU, SPONSORS! — • Storyworth. Give the fathers in your life something special at StoryWorth.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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May 19, 2022 • 56min

769: How to Command the Room, Connect with Your Audience, and Close the Deal with Laura Sicola

Dr. Laura Sicola shares insights on effective communication tools for building a strong presence and maximizing impact. She discusses the importance of introducing yourself correctly, capturing audience attention, and persuading effectively. The podcast covers tips on mastering communication skills, optimizing audio quality for engaging presentations, and commanding respect in professional settings. Laura emphasizes using the Shure SM7B microphone and the power of saying your name correctly for lasting impressions.
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May 16, 2022 • 32min

768: How to Embrace Generational Differences and Resolve Conflict with Chris De Santis

Chris De Santis shares helpful insights about each generation and how to work more effectively across ages. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to turn generational friction into an opportunity 2) How to give feedback that works for every generation 3) How to motivate people from every generation Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep768 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHRIS — Chris De Santis is a speaker, author, consultant, and most recently podcaster specializing in Management and Organizational Development issues and interventions. He specializes in assisting individuals or groups in identifying and overcoming obstacles to effectiveness. He brings with him thirty-eight years of experience in training and development. He has an undergraduate degree in business from the University of Notre Dame, a graduate degree in Organizational Development from Loyola University in Chicago, an MBA from the University of Denver, and previous work experience in manufacturing, professional services, and not-for-profit environments.  His book, Why I Find you Irritating: Navigating Generational Friction at Work, will be available in May 2022 but until then you can listen to his advice podcast, “Cubicle Confidential” along with his co-host, Mary Abbajay. He resides in a quiet corner of Lincoln Park in Chicago. • Book: Why I Find You Irritating: Navigating Generational Friction at Work • Website: CPDeSantis.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind by Geert Hofstede • Book: Delta Of Venus by Anais Nin • Book: Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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May 12, 2022 • 47min

767: How to Build Tremendous Mental Strength with Amy Morin

Amy Morin delineates the bad mental habits that are holding us back from achieving our full potential. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three elements of mental strength 2) The 13 things mentally strong people don’t do 3) How to more effectively tolerate discomfort and distress in our day-to-day Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep767 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT AMY — Amy Morin is editor-in-chief at Verywell Mind, a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and psychology lecturer at Northeastern University. She’s also an international bestselling author. Her books, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do, and 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do have been translated into 40 languages.The Guardian dubbed her “the self-help guru of the moment” and Forbes calls her a “thought leadership star.”Her TEDx talk, The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong, is one of the most popular talks of all time with more than 15 million views. She’s a regular contributor to Forbes, Business Insider, and Psychology Today where her articles on mental strength reach more than 2 million readers each month.• Book: 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do: Take Back Your Power, Embrace Change, Face Your Fears, and Train Your Brain for Happiness and Success • TEDx Talk: The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong | Amy Morin | TEDxOcala • Website: AmyMorinLCSW.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Gift: 14 Lessons to Save Your Life by Dr. Edith Eva Eger • Past episode: 602: Finding Greater Enjoyment and Fulfillment through Capacity Building with Robert Glazer • Poem: “The Guest House” by Rumi See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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May 9, 2022 • 53min

766: Marshall Goldsmith on Simple Shifts for a More Fulfilling Career and Life

Marshall Goldsmith unpacks the pervasive myths about happiness and provides an alternative path for finding fulfillment every day. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three ingredients of a fulfilling life 2) Six powerful questions for increasing your happiness every day 3) The powerful mindset that stops people-pleasing Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep766 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARSHALL — Marshall Goldsmith has been recognized for years as the world’s leading executive coach and the New York Times bestselling author of many books, including What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, Mojo, and Triggers. He received his Ph.D. from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. In his coaching practice, Goldsmith has advised more than 200 major CEOs and their management teams. He and his wife live in Nashville, Tennessee.• Book: The Earned Life: Lose Regret, Choose Fulfillment • Book: Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts--Becoming the Person You Want to Be • Book: What Got You Here Won't Get You There • Book: How Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion, or Job, with Sally Helgensen • Email: marshall@marshallgoldsmith.com • LinkedIn: Marshall Goldsmith • Website: MarshallGoldsmith.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: The Marshmallow Test • Book: Loonshots: How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Industries by Safi Bahcall • Book: Old Path, White Clouds: Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha by Thich Nhat Hanh • Video: Budweiser Clydesdale reuniting commercial and Budweiser donkey commercial See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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May 5, 2022 • 43min

765: The Simple Actions behind Great Teams and Cultures with Daniel Coyle

Daniel Coyle shares many simple–yet highly effective–actions any team can take to foster a cohesive, positive culture. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Four simple actions that establish deep connection 2) The top thing that builds trust 3) How to craft a mantra that truly resonates Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep765 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DANIEL — Daniel Coyle is the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code, which was named Best Business Book of the Year by Bloomberg, BookPal, and Business Insider. Coyle has served as an advisor to many high-performing organizations, including the Navy SEALs, Microsoft, Google, and the Cleveland Guardians. His other books include The Talent Code, The Secret Race, The Little Book of Talent, and Hardball: A Season in the Projects, which was made into a movie starring Keanu Reeves. Coyle was raised in Anchorage, Alaska, and now lives in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, during the school year and in Homer, Alaska, during the summer with his wife Jenny, and their four children. • Book: The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups • Book: The Culture Playbook: 60 Highly Effective Actions to Help Your Group Succeed • Website: DanielCoyle.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Bic pens • Study: The Robbers Cave Experiment • Book: It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy by Captain D. Michael Abrashoff • Book: The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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May 2, 2022 • 33min

764: Enhancing Your Communications by Mastering Your Own Style with Maryanne O’Brien

Maryanne O’Brien unpacks how understanding communication styles improves your ability to be heard. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The keys to better conversations 2) The four communication styles–and how to master yours 3) How to bridge the gap between your style and others’ Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep764 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARYANNE — Maryanne has spent her career helping leaders and teams learn how to consciously communicate, cultivate empathy, and deepen trust. She is the author of The Elevated Communicator: How to Master Your Style and Strengthen Well-Being at Work, which was born out of more than a decade of original research. Her proprietary self-assessment helps you identify your communication style––Expressive, Reserved, Direct, or Harmonious­­––raise your self-awareness and build the communication skills needed to create a positive impact at work.  • Book: The Elevated Communicator: How to Master Your Style and Strengthen Well-Being at Work • LinkedIn: Maryanne O’Brien • Style Assessment: TheElevatedCommunicator.com • Website: TheElevatedCommunicator.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, A Toltec Wisdom Book by Don Miguel RuizSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Apr 28, 2022 • 57min

763: Stephen M. R. Covey Reveals How Great Leaders Inspire Teams

Stephen M. R. Covey shares why command-and-control leadership is ineffective (yet widespread) and how to get superior results as a trust-and-inspire leader. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The two traits needed to build trust 2) Why so many leaders today fail to inspire their teams 3) The one belief that separates great leaders from the rest  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep763 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT STEPHEN — Stephen M.R. Covey is cofounder and CEO of CoveyLink and of the FranklinCovey Global Trust Practice, and the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Speed of Trust. A sought-after and compelling keynote speaker, author, and advisor on trust, leadership, ethics, culture, and collaboration, Covey speaks to audiences around the world. A Harvard MBA, he is the former CEO of Covey Leadership Center, which under his stewardship became the largest leadership development company in the world. Covey resides with his wife and children in the shadows of the Rocky Mountains. • Book: Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others • Website: TrustandInspire.com • Twitter: @StephenMRCovey • Instagram: @StephenMRCovey • LinkedIn: Stephen M. R. Covey — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Article: “New Metrics For A New Reality” by Dov Seidman • Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen CoveySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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