How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Robert Glazer shows how to build your team’s capacity and empower them to reach their full potential. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to cure exhaustion in teams. 2) The simple trick to making difficult conversations easier. 3) How to influence company culture without a leadership position. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep846 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ROBERT — Robert Glazer is the founder and CEO of Acceleration Partners, a global partner marketing agency and the recipient of numerous industry and company culture awards, including Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Awards two years in a row. He is the author of the #1 Wall Street Journal, USA Today and international bestselling author of four books: Elevate, How To Thrive In The Virtual Workplace, Friday Forward, and Performance Partnerships. He is a sought-after speaker by companies and organizations around the world and is the host of The Elevate Podcast. He also shares ideas and insights around these topics via Friday Forward, a weekly inspirational newsletter that reaches over 200,000 individuals and business leaders across 60+ countries. • Book: Elevate Your Team: Empower Your Team To Reach Their Full Potential and Build A Business That Builds Leaders (Ignite Reads) (website) • Book: Elevate: Push Beyond Your Limits and Unlock Success in Yourself and Others (Motivational Leadership, Self-Help Book) (Ignite Reads) • Course: CoreValuesCourse.com • Article: “BS of Busy (#101)” • Website: RobertGlazer.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: Dunning-Kruger Effect • Paper: On the Folly of Rewarding A while Hoping for B • Book: One Last Talk: Why Your Truth Matters and How to Speak It by Philip McKernan • Book: Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson • Past episode: 602: Finding Greater Enjoyment and Fulfillment through Capacity Building with Robert Glazer See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Lyons shows why and how silence can be your greatest superpower. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How conversations dramatically influence overall health and happiness. 2) How to tell if you’re talking too much. 3) How pauses wield enormous power. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep845 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAN — Dan Lyons is the author of Disrupted: My Adventures in the Startup Bubble, a New York Times bestselling memoir, and Lab Rats: How Silicon Valley Made Work Miserable for the Rest of Us. He was also a writer for the hit HBO comedy series Silicon Valley. As a journalist, he spent a decade covering Silicon Valley for Forbes, ran tech coverage at Newsweek, and contributed to Fortune, the New York Times, Wired, Vanity Fair, and the New Yorker. • Book: STFU: The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut in an Endlessly Noisy World • Website: DanLyons.io — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: 1984 by George Orwell • Book: Animal Farm by George Orwell • Book: The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine • Book: The Making of the Atomic Bomb by Richard Rhodes See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jonah Berger reveals how to massively increase your persuasiveness through simple shifts in your language. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The simple two letter shift that makes you more persuasive. 2) The easiest way to look–and become–smarter. 3) A tiny speech habit that’s undermining your impact. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep844 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JONAH — Jonah Berger is a Wharton Professor, internationally bestselling author, and world‐renowned expert on change, word of mouth, influence, natural language processing, and how products, services, and ideas catch on. He has published over 70 articles in top-tier academic journals, teaches one of the world’s most popular online courses, and accounts of his work often appear in places like The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Harvard Business Review. Millions of his books, Contagious, The Catalyst, Invisible Influence, and most recently Magic Words, are in print in over 35 countries around the world. Berger has keynoted hundreds of major conferences and events like SXSW and Cannes Lions, advises various early‐stage companies, and consults for organizations like Apple, Google, Nike, Amazon, GE, Moderna, and The Gates Foundation. • Book: Magic Words • Book: The Catalyst: How to Change Anyone's Mind • LinkedIn: Jonah Berger • Twitter: @j1berger • Website: JonahBerger.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: "Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die" by Chip Heath and Dan Heath • Previous episode: 553: How to Change Minds and Organizations with Jonah Berger See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Hayden Finch unpacks the psychology behind procrastination and shares strategies for overcoming it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why time management won’t solve procrastination—and what will. 2) The easier way to do what you don’t want to do. 3) A powerful question to help motivate you into action. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep843 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT HAYDEN — Dr. Hayden Finch is a licensed clinical psychologist, behavior change expert, and dessert enthusiast. She is the founder of the Finch Center for High Functioning Anxiety, an online therapy clinic that helps anxious and overwhelmed high-achievers learn actionable, research-proven skills to turn self-doubt into self-confidence. She is a go-getter with a passion for empowering others to find meaning in a busy life. • Book: The Psychology of Procrastination: Understand Your Habits, Find Motivation, and Get Things Done • Website: HaydenFinch.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: A Manual for Being Human by Sophie Mort • Book: Solving the Procrastination Puzzle:A Concise Guide to Strategies for Change by Dr. Timothy Pychyl • Past episode: 475: Achieving 50% More with 1% Effort Using the 80/20 Rule with Perry Marshall — 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.

Carol Kauffman reveals her secrets for finding your calm in the biggest moments. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The super question to ask yourself dozens of times a day. 2) How to avoid being hijacked by stress. 3) How to find the best approach in any situation. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep842 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CAROL — Carol Kauffman is known internationally as a leader in the field of coaching. Carol works extensively with global CEOs and their teams, also serving as an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, visiting professor at Henley Business School (University of Reading, UK), and a senior leadership adviser at Egon Zehnder. Marshall Goldsmith named her the #1 leadership coach, and Thinkers50 ranked her among the world's top eight coaches. • Book: Real-Time Leadership: Find Your Winning Moves When the Stakes Are High • Website: CarolKauffman.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Circe by Madeline Miller • Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl • Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joey Cofone shares what it really means to be creative and why everyone can be creative in any role. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why creativity isn’t just for the “creatives”. 2) Why we shouldn’t shy away from our fears. 3) How to come up with ideas on the spot. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep841 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOEY — Joey Cofone is the Founder & CEO of Baronfig, an award-winning designer and entrepreneur, and author of The Laws of Creativity. Joey has designed and art directed over 100 products from zero to launch. His work has been featured in Fast Company, Bloomberg, New York Magazine, Newsweek, Bon Appétit, Quartz, Mashable, Print, and more. Joey was named a New Visual Artist and, separately, Wunderkind designer, by Print magazine. He is also a 1st place winner of the American Institute of Graphic Arts design competition, Command X. Joey strives to make work that appeals to curious minds—work that’s beautiful, smart, and communicative. He believes that design is the least of a designer’s worries, that story is at the heart of all tasks, and jumping off cliffs is the only way to grow. He lives in New York City with his wife, Ariana, and his dog (and writing buddy), Luigi. • Book: The Laws of Creativity: Unlock Your Originality and Awaken Your Creative Genius • Website: JoeyCofone.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Count of Monte Cristo (Penguin Classics) by Alexandre Dumas • Book: The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury • Book: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster and Jules Feiffer See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Marisa G. Franco reveals how to harness the science of attachment to foster deeper relationships at work and in life. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three types of loneliness we all experience. 2) Why work friends are critical to your wellbeing. 3) The six practices that help you make and keep friends. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep840 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARISA — An enlightening psychologist, international speaker, and New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Marisa G. Franco is known for digesting and communicating science in ways that resonate deeply enough with people to change their lives. She works as a professor at The University of Maryland and authored the New York Times bestseller Platonic: How The Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—and Keep—Friends. She writes about friendship for Psychology Today and has been a featured connection expert for major publications like The New York Times, The Telegraph, and Vice. She speaks on belonging at corporations, government agencies, non-profits, and universities. For tips on friendship, you can follow her on Instagram (DrMarisaGFranco), or go to her website, www.DrMarisaGFranco.com, where you can take a quiz to assess your strengths and weaknesses as a friend & reach out for speaking engagements. • Book: Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep--Friends • Instagram: @drmarissagfranco • Website: DrMarisaGFranco.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Secret Life of Secrets: How Our Inner Worlds Shape Well-Being, Relationships, and Who We Are by Michael Slepian • Book: Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex by Angela Chen • Book: All About Love: New Visions (bell hooks Love Trilogy)" by bell hooks • Book: Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help YouFind - and Keep - Love by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hamza Khan provides an in-depth look into how professionals burnout—and offers powerful advice for recovery and prevention. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The 12 phases of burnout. 2) The D.R.A.G.O.N. framework for beating burnout. 3) How to set boundaries without ruining relationships. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep839 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT HAMZA — Hamza Khan is the Co-Founder of SkillsCamp, a leading soft skills training company, a top-ranked university educator, and respected thought leader. He is a TEDx speaker whose talk, “Stop Managing, Start Leading” has been viewed nearly two million times. His insights have been featured in notable media outlets such as VICE, Business Insider, and The Globe and Mail. Hamza is trusted by the world’s preeminent organizations to enhance human potential and optimize performance. His clients include the likes of Microsoft, PepsiCo, LinkedIn, Deloitte, Salesforce, TikTok, and over 100 colleges and universities. • Book: The Burnout Gamble: Achieve More by Beating Burnout and Building Resilience • TEDx Talk: Stop Managing, Start Leading | Hamza Khan | TEDxRyersonU • TEDx Talk: The Burnout Gamble | Hamza Khan | TEDxUTSC • Website: HamzaK.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Theory: The Dark Triad of Personality Traits • Theory: D Factor of Personality • Book: Death in the Haymarket: A Story of Chicago, the First Labor Movement and the Bombing that Divided Gilded Age America by James Green • Past episode: 710: How to Regain Control of Your Time, Energy, and Priorities with Carey Nieuwhof • Past episode: 832: How to Restore Yourself from Burnout with Dr. Christina Maslach — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • BetterHelp. Become a better version of yourself 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.

Mark Rickmeier shares the specific approaches product innovators use to develop breakthrough solutions. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The double diamond framework for more effective problem solving. 2) How to quickly generate new, original ideas in two ways. 3) A handy tool to help you select the most resonant solution. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep838 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARK — Mark Rickmeier is the Chief Executive Officer at TXI, a boutique strategy and product innovation firm that specializes in UX research, design, and software development and closes the gap between ambition and reality. Over the past 20 years, he has created more than 100 mobile apps, custom-built web applications, and intuitive user experiences. • LinkedIn: Mark Rickmeier • Walkshop: walkshop.io • Website: TXIDigital.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Organization: Future Problem Solving Program International • Tool: ThoughtExchange • Book: Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business Paperback by Gino Wickman • Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't by Jim Collins • Book: Rituals for Work: 50 Ways to Create Engagement, Shared Purpose, and a Culture that Can Adapt to Change by Kursat Ozenc and Margaret Hagan See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tricia Sitemere discusses how to prepare for and successfully execute a career transition. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The CTRL + ALT + DELETE mantra for developing your career. 2) The toxic trait holding many professionals back. 3) The telltale signs it’s time for a switch—and how to start. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep837 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TRICIA — Tricia Sitemere is an action centered Career Strategist and Consultant supporting mid-career professionals on their career transition and professional development journeys. She is a published author, an international speaker, an alumna of the University of Texas at Arlington, where she earned her degree in Advertising, and Simmons University where she earned a master’s degree in Communication Management. She currently resides in Dallas, TX but works with clients all over the world. • Book: I’m Sick of This Sh*t • Instagram: triciasitemere • LinkedIn: Tricia Sitemere • Website: TriciaSitemere.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.