How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Oscar Trimboli explores the science behind listening–and how you can become great at it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The difference between a good listener and a great one 2) How to get into the great listening mindset 3) The one question that will cut your meetings in half Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep808 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT OSCAR — Oscar Trimboli is an author, host of the Apple award-winning podcast Deep Listening and a sought-after keynote speaker. Along with the Deep Listening Ambassador Community, he is on a quest to create 100 million deep listeners in the workplace.He is the author of How to Listen - Discover the Hidden Key to Better Communication - the most comprehensive book about listening in the workplace, Deep Listening - Impact beyond words and Breakthroughs: How to Confront Assumptions. We adapted our previous episode with Oscar into the LinkedIn Learning course called  How to Resolve Conflict and Boost Productivity through Deep Listening.Oscar is a marketing and technology industry veteran working for Microsoft, PeopleSoft, Polycom, and Vodafone. He consults with organizations including American Express, AstraZeneca, Cisco, Google, HSBC, IAG, Montblanc, PwC, Salesforce, Sanofi, SAP, and Siemens.Oscar loves afternoon walks with his wife, Jennie, and their dog Kilimanjaro. On the weekends, you will find him playing Lego with one or all his four grandchildren.• Book: How to Listen: Discover the Hidden Key to Better Communication • Quiz: ListeningQuiz.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Square and the Tower: Networks and Power, from the Freemasons to Facebook by Neil Ferguson See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Heather Hansen shares powerful advice on how to build the confidence to believe in yourself and get others to believe in you. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The simple mindset shift that builds your confidence 2) Why you’re already more qualified than you think 3) The master key to winning over more advocates Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep807 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT HEATHER — Heather Hansen helps leaders, sales teams and high powered individuals master persuasion and build credibility with diverse stakeholders. She gives leaders the tools to make the case for their ideas, their products, and their leadership. With these tools, they change other's perspectives and help them to believe. Heather has worked with companies like Google, LVMH, SavATree, the American Medical Association and Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, and has lectured at Harvard Business School, Stanford Law School, Berkeley and the University of Pennsylvania. She’s also appeared on The Today Show, CNN, NBC, MSNBC, Fox Business and CBS.  Heather is the author of the bestselling book The Elegant Warrior-How to Win Life's Trials Without Losing Yourself, which Publishers Weekly calls "a template to achieving personal and career goals", and the host of The Elegant Warrior podcast, an Apple Top 100 Career podcast. Her most recent book is Advocate To Win-10 Tools to Ask for What You Want and Get It. • Book: Advocate to Win: 10 Tools to Ask for What You Want and Get It • Book: The Elegant Warrior: How To Win Life's Trials Without Losing Yourself • Website: HeatherHansenPresents.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Insight Timer • App: Marco Polo • Study: “Listeners Glean Emotions Better from Voice-Only Communications” (Full text) • Article: “Why Women Don’t Apply for Jobs Unless They’re 100% Qualified” • Book: Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise by Justin Zorn and Leigh Marz • Previous Episode: 783: How to Restore Energy and Clarity by Tuning in to Silence with Leigh Marz and Justin Zorn — 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.

Dominique Henderson outlines some stumbling blocks hindering success and how to overcome them. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The framework for managing any problem 2) How to make big changes easier and achievable 3) Key words you need to erase from your vocabulary Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep806 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DOMINIQUE — Dominique Henderson, CFP® | Dominique is a husband, father and thought leader in the financial services industry. His personal mission statement is:  R.E.A.L. financial advice has the ability to change family trees, and everyone deserves an opportunity to change their family tree. As a Certified Financial Planner™, coach, speaker, podcaster and author, Dominique works to help people to get “unstuck” in their finances and careers so that they can be the best version of themselves.  When not serving his clients you can find him enjoying a glass of wine, traveling with his wife, or spending time with friends. • Book: Assess, Address, and Adjust: A Practical Guide to Becoming Unstuck and Achieving Your Goals • Website: DomHendersonSr.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Becoming Your Own Banker: Unlock the Infinite Banking Concept by R. Nelson Nash • Book: Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential by Tiago Forte • Book: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen • Book: Killing Sacred Cows: Overcoming the Financial Myths That Are Destroying Your Prosperity by Garrett B. Gunderson • Book: The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks • Book: The Noticer: Sometimes, all a person needs is a little perspective by Andy Andrews • Book: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kelli Thompson shares strategies for overcoming impostor syndrome and asking for what you need. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) When self-doubt can be helpful 2) The exercises to boost your confidence 3) What not do when advocating for yourself Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep805 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KELLI — Kelli Thompson is a women’s leadership coach and speaker who helps women advance to the rooms where decisions are made. She has coached and trained hundreds of women to trust themselves, lead with more confidence, and create a career they love. She is the founder of the Clarity & Confidence Women's Leadership Program, and a Stevie Award winner for Women in Business—Coach of the Year. She is the author of Closing The Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential & Your Paycheck, releasing fall of 2022. • Book: Closing the Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential, and Your Paycheck • Website: KelliRaeThompson.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brene Brown • Past episode: 674: Nailing Your Interview, Resume, and Negotiation FAST with Steve Dalton — 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.

Zeinab Kahera shares the best job search practices learned from her decade of experience in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring in multiple industries. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) A behind-the-scenes look into what recruiters want to see 2) Powerful questions to identify your unique expertise 3) The most important thing to communicate in your resume Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep804 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ZEINAB — Zeinab Kahera is a career specialist, who specializes in working with people to amplify their voice while utilizing expert techniques to build a cover letter and resume that is professional, strong, and best represents them.  Her professional expertise comes from a decade of experience in recruitment, interviewing, and hiring in multiple industries. She has also served in Human Resources and various management roles including for a Fortune 500 company.   Zeinab earned her Bachelor in Business Management from Georgia State University and a Master of Education in Counseling with a concentration in Student Affairs from the University of West Georgia.   • Email: zeinab@zeinabkahera.com • LinkedIn: Zeinab Kahera • Website: ZeinabKahera.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Grammarly • Tool: Calendly • Assessment: Needs & Values Program • Book: The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks • Book: The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, A Toltec Wisdom Book by Don Miguel Ruiz — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Storyworth. Give the fathers in your life something special 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.

Carmine Gallo uncovers the communication secrets of masters like Jeff Bezos that help you write more clearly and concisely. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The basic grammar lesson that makes all the difference 2) The easiest way to simplify complexity 3) How a single sentence makes your data more impactful Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep803 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CARMINE — Carmine Gallo is a Harvard instructor and program leader in executive education at the prestigious Harvard Graduate School of Design. A “communications guru,” according to Publishers Weekly, Carmine coaches CEOs and leaders for the world’s most admired brands.Carmine’s bestselling books, including Talk Like TED, The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs, and The Bezos Blueprint, have been translated into more than 40 languages. His latest, The Bezos Blueprint reveals the communication strategies that fueled Amazon's success and that help people build their careers.Carmine is one of the most influential voices in communication, business, and leadership and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Success Magazine and on MSNBC, CNBC, CNN, and ABC’s 20/20. He has built a global reputation for transforming leaders into powerful storytellers and communicators.• Book: The Bezos Blueprint: Communication Secrets of the World's Greatest Salesman• Book: Talk Like TED: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds• Book: The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to Be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience• Article: “How The First 15 Minutes Of Amazon’s Leadership Meetings Spark Great Ideas And Better Conversations”• Website: CarmineGallo.com• LinkedIn: Carmine Gallo— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Bad is Stronger than Good” by Roy Baumeister, Ellen Bratslavsky, Catrin Finkenauer, Kathleen D. Vohs• Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman• Book: Leadership: In Turbulent Times by Doris Kearns Goodwin• Past episode: 771: How to Own Your Career and Build Your Dream Job with Ann HiattSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brandi Nicole Johnson shares simple and practical tips for streamlining your job search. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to get really clear on what you want  2) The best salary database I’ve ever seen 3) The tiny mistake that can ruin your entire resume Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep802 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BRANDI — Brandi Nicole Johnson is an award winning international speaker, facilitator and coach. Currently, Brandi remains focused on her passion for developing the world's next generation of leaders and creating experiences that transform lives. Brandi spent most of her career at the Center for Creative Leadership, a globally ranked, internationally known provider of leadership development, research, and executive education. Brandi has a Master of Science Degree in Management and Leadership and two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Communication Studies. She loves consuming food that is life changing and asking provocative questions that inspire action.  • Brandi’s program: Level Up Your Career. Learn more about September’s Master Class here.  • Brandi’s website: BrandiNicoleJohnson.com  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Website: H1B Salary Database • Website: 81cents • Book: Becoming by Michelle Obama See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nathan Furr discusses how to reframe your relationship with uncertainty to open up to new possibilities. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to turn the fear of the unknown into an excitement for possibilities 2) The six types of risk and how to manage them 3) How to deal with the frustrations of failure Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep801 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT NATHAN — Nathan Furr is a professor of strategy and innovation at INSEAD in Paris and an expert in the fields of innovation and technology strategy. His bestselling books include The Innovator’s Method and Innovation Capital. Published regularly in Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review, Forbes and Inc., he is an Innosight Fellow, has been nominated for the Thinkers50 Innovation Award, and works with leading companies including Google, Microsoft, Citi, ING, and Philips.• Book: The Upside of Uncertainty: A Guide to Finding Possibility in the Unknown • Website: UncertaintyPossibility.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Prospect Theory: An Analysis of Decision under Risk” by Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky • Study: “Drop Your Tools: An Allegory for Organizational Studies” by Karl E. Weick • Book: The Colossus of Maroussi by Henry Miller • Book: Finite and Infinite Games by James Carse • Film: Son of a Lion • Past episode: 210: How to Generate Many Creative Ideas with Tina Seelig See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Heidi Grant reveals the secrets to asking for and getting the help you need. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why asking for help is beneficial for everyone involved 2) The do’s and don'ts of asking for help 3) The telltale sign that you need to ask for help Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep800 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT HEIDI — Dr. Heidi Grant is a leadership, influence and motivation expert, who is ranked among the top management thinkers globally.  Her books include 9 Things Successful People Do Differently, and Reinforcements: How to Get People to Help You.  She is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and CBS Mornings, and her TED talk has been viewed more than 3 million times. • Book: Reinforcements: How to Get People to Help You • Website: HeidiGrantPhD.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Make It So: Leadership Lessons from Star Trek: The Next Generation: Make It So: Leadership Lessons from Star Trek: The Next Generation by Bill Ross and Wes Roberts • Book: The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien • Past episode: 773: How to Amplify Your Message Through Powerful Framing and Storytelling with Rene Rodriguez — 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.

Gorick Ng lays out the unspoken rules and expectations of managers that explain why top performers get ahead. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three questions everyone is asking about you 2) The A+ way to ask for help 3) The mentality that keeps professionals from progressing Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep799 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT GORICK — Gorick Ng is the Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right, a book published by Harvard Business Review Press. It is a guide to help professionals, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, take control of their careers, based on 500+ interviews with professionals across geographies, industries, and job types. Gorick is a career adviser at Harvard College, specializing in coaching first-generation, low-income students. He has worked in management consulting at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), investment banking at Credit Suisse, and research with the Managing the Future of Work project at Harvard Business School. He has been featured in The Today Show, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, BuzzFeed, New York Post, Fast Company, and CNBC. He was named by Thinkers50 as one of 30 thinkers to watch in 2022. Gorick, a first-generation college student, is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Business School.• Book: The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right • Website: Gorick.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Instapaper • Book: The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business by Erin Meyer • Book: Hope for the Flowers by Trina Paulus — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Zapier. Save many hours a month by automating tasks with zapier.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.