How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Kwame Christian lays out his three-step framework for masterfully handling difficult conversations around race and other sensitive issues at work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why we struggle when discussing race 2) How discussing race enriches workplaces 3) A powerful three-step framework for any difficult conversation Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep798 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KWAME — Kwame Christian is a best-selling author, business lawyer and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute (ANI). Following the viral success of his TedxDayton talk, Kwame released his best-seller Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life in 2018. He’s also a regular Contributor for Forbes and the host of the number one negotiation podcast in the world, Negotiate Anything - which currently has over 5 million downloads worldwide. Under Kwame’s leadership, ANI has coached and trained several Fortune 500 companies on applying the fundamentals of negotiation to corporate success. Kwame was the recipient of the John Glenn College of Public Affairs Young Alumni Achievement Award in 2020 and the Moritz College of Law Outstanding Recent Alumnus Award 2021. He is the only person in the history of The Ohio State University to win alumni awards in consecutive years from the law school and the masters of public affairs program. That said, Kwame’s proudest achievement is his family. He’s married to Dr. Whitney Christian, and they have two lovely sons, Kai and Dominic. • Book: How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race: Practical Tools for Necessary Change in the Workplace and Beyond • Book: Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life • Podcast: Negotiate Anything • Podcast: Negotiate Real Change • Website: American Negotiation Institute — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: "How to Be an Antiracist" by Ibram X. Kendi • Book: "How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent" by Carla Naumburg • Book: "I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships" by Michael Sorensen • Past episode: 693: Building Better Relationships through Validation with Michael Sorensen See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Amanda Crowell shares practical wisdom on how to make time and space for the work that matters most to you. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to get clarity on the work that fulfills you most 2) How to say no to the commitments eating up your time 3) How to stop procrastination from sabotaging your goals Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep797 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT AMANDA — Dr. Amanda Crowell is a cognitive psychologist, speaker, author, and the creator of the Great Work Journals. Amanda's TEDx talk: Three Reasons You Aren’t Doing What You Say You Will Do has received 1.5 million views and has been featured on TED's Ideas blog and TED Shorts. Her ideas have also been featured on NPR, Al Jazeera, The Wall Street Journal, Quartz, and Thrive Global. Amanda lives in New Jersey with her husband, two adorable kids, and a remarkable Newfiepoo named Ruthie. • Book: Great Work: Do What Matters Most Without Sacrificing Everything Else • TEDx Talk: Three reasons you aren’t doing what you say you will do | Amanda Crowell | TEDxHarrisburg • Podcast: Unleashing Your Great Work • Website: AmandaCrowell.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Tim Ferriss • Book: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen • Book: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline • Book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen — 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.

Grace Lordan offers actionable solutions and tips to help bring you closer to your goals, one step at a time. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to free yourself from the fear of making mistakes 2) How to break free from impostor syndrome 3) How to stop stress from hijacking your day Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep796 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT GRACE — Dr Grace Lordan is the Founding Director of The Inclusion Initiative and an Associate Professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science.   Grace is an economist and her research is focused on quantifying the benefits of inclusion within and across firms, as well as designing interventions that level the playing field for under-represented talent within firms.  Grace served as an expert advisor to the UK government sitting on their skills and productivity board, is currently a member of the UK government’s BEIS social mobility taskforce and is currently on the Women in Finance Charter’s advisory board. Her academic writings have been published in top international journals and she has written for the Financial Times and Harvard Business Review. Grace is a regular speaker and advisor to blue chip finance and technology firms. Think Big, Take Small Steps and Build the Future You Want is her first book. • Book: Think Big: Take Small Steps and Build the Future You Want • Website: www.GraceLordan.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave (The Stoic Virtues Series) by Ryan Holiday — 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.

Zena Everett reveals the time-wasters to drop in order to make time for what matters. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The top things slowing us down at work 2) The questions to ask for effective prioritization 3) How to say no nicely Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep795 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ZENA — Leadership Coach and Speaker Zena Everett is the author of Mind Flip, Take the Fear out of Your Career and the award winning Crazy Busy Cure. Originally a recruitment entrepreneur, Zena sold her business in 2007 then studied an MSc in Career Management and Coaching. She then took further postgraduate qualifications in psychological coaching and leadership with neuroscience (MIT Sloan Business School). She has coached on the Executive MBA Programme at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School and is a member of the Associate Faculty at Henley Business School. • Book: The Crazy Busy Cure: A productivity book for people who don’t have time to read productivity books • Website: ZenaEverett.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Million Dollar Consulting: The Professional's Guide to Growing a Practice by Alan Weiss • Book: Money Talks: How to Make a Million As A Speaker by Alan Weiss • Past Episode: 572: How Morning Practices Like Savoring and Investing in Calm Boost Productivity with Chris Bailey • Past episode: 766: Marshall Goldsmith on Simple Shifts for a More Fulfilling Career and Life — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Apple Card. Get up to 3% cash back with Apple card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sterling Hawkins shows you how to turn discomfort into fuel for transformative change. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why we need to hunt discomfort   2) Why you need your own “street gang”  3) What to do when you feel like quitting Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep794 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT STERLING — Sterling Hawkins is an internationally recognized entrepreneur, motivational leader, and public speaker. His 2019 TED Talk, “Discomfort is Necessary for Innovation,” has been viewed more than 100,000 times. Sterling serves as CEO and founder of the Sterling Hawkins Group, a research, training and development company focused on human and organizational growth. He has been seen in publications like Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, The New York Times and Forbes. Based in Colorado, Sterling is a proud uncle of three and a passionate adventurer that can often be found skydiving, climbing mountains, shark diving or even trekking the Sahara. • Book: Hunting Discomfort: How to Get Breakthrough Results in Life and Business No Matter What • TED Talk: Discomfort is Necessary for Innovation • Website: SterlingHawkins.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Catcher in the Rye by JD SalingerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aliza Knox breaks down the six critical shifts that help turn around an unpleasant work situation. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to stay enthusiastic in the face of work hardships 2) What to do when you feel stagnant 3) How to engineer serendipity for your career Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep793 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALIZA — Aliza built and led APAC businesses for Google, Twitter and Cloudflare. She is a BCG advisor, Forbes columnist, and board director. Called a “Kick Ass Woman Slaying the World of Tech”, Aliza wrote Don't Quit Your Day Job, outlining 6 mindshifts you need to rise & thrive at work as part of  her commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders. She’s in the Top 100 Women in Tech, Singapore and was named IT Woman of the Year Asia, 2020. • Book: Don’t Quit Your Day Job: The Six Mind Shifts You Need to Rise and Thrive at Work. • Article: “The New Meaning Of CEO: Chief Empathy Officer - 4 Reasons Leaders Need Empathy Now” • LinkedIn: Aliza Knox • Twitter: @alizaknox • Website: AlizaKnox.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “How Job Crafting Can Make Work More Satisfying” by Ben Laker, Charmi Patel, Pawan Budhwar, and Ashish Malik • Study: “The Power of Empathy in Times of Crisis and Beyond” by Tara Van Bommel, PhD • Book: Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott • Book: Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Apple Card. Get up to 3% cash back with Apple CardSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scott Tillema shares powerful wisdom on handling emotional and tense conversations with ease and finesse. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Two powerful skills to help you connect with anyone 2) A handy strategy to get people to listen in closely 3) What people want to hear during emotional conversations Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep792 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SCOTT — Scott Tillema is a top communication keynote speaker, FBI trained hostage negotiator, and senior associate with The Negotiations Collective.  He is a nationally recognized leader in the field of crisis and hostage negotiations, training thousands of negotiators across the country. Scott has developed a model for hostage negotiation, which is now being adapted by those in the private sector for use in sales, marketing, communication, and leadership. • TEDx Talk: “The Secrets of Hostage Negotiators” by Scott Tillema • Website: NegotiationsCollective.com • Website: ScottTillema.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini • Book: Beyond Reason: Using Emotions as You Negotiate by Dan Shapiro • TED Talk: “Your body language may shape who you are” by Amy Cuddy • Previous episode: 693: Building Better Relationships through Validation with Michael Sorensen — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Apple Card. Get up to 3% cash back with Apple CardSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ron Carucci reveals the four keys to cultivating a culture of trust and honesty in your teams and organizations. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why people don’t trust you even if you think you’re trustworthy 2) Two fundamental questions to up your leadership3) A powerful exercise to build your honesty muscleSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep791 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RON — Ron has a thirty-year track record helping executives tackle challenges of strategy, organization, and leadership — from start-ups to Fortune 10s, nonprofits to heads-of-state, turn-arounds to new markets and strategies, overhauling leadership and culture to re-designing for growth. With experience in more than 25 countries on 4 continents, he helps organizations articulate strategies that lead to accelerated growth, and then designs programs to execute those strategies.  The best-selling author of eight books, including the Amazon #1 Rising to Power and his recently released To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose, Ron is a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review, where Navalent’s work on leadership was named one of 2016’s management ideas that mattered most. He is also a regular contributor to Forbes, and a two-time TEDx speaker.  • Book: To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose • Series: Moments of Truth • Firm: Navalent.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “UMass researcher finds most people lie in everyday conversation” • Book: Choosing Courage: The Everyday Guide to Being Brave at Work by Jim Detert • Book: Crossing the Unknown Sea: Work as a Pilgrimage of Identity by David Whyte • Past episode: 702: Building the Courage to Speak Up and Stand Out at Work with Jim Detert — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Apple Card. Get up to 3% cash back with Apple CardSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Arika Pierce reveals the simple steps to improving your visibility and value in the workplace. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The critical assumption that keeps professionals from advancing 2) How to properly negotiate for a raise or promotion 3) Three rules for more visibility when working remotely  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep790 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ARIKA — Arika Pierce, President and Founder of Piercing Strategies, is a leadership development coach and expert with a passion for creating forward-thinking leaders. After 15 years of corporate leadership experience, her 360 view of leadership has empowered her to help individuals hone their goals and reach their full potential.  • Book: I CAN. I WILL. WATCH ME.: How to Not Be Overlooked, Underpaid or Undervalued  • LinkedIn: Arika Pierce • Website: ArikaPierce.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The 5AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life by Robin Sharma • Book: Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson and Kenneth Blanchard • Book: Fear Is My Homeboy: How to Slay Doubt, Boss Up, and Succeed on Your Own Terms by Judi Holler — 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.

Alan Stein Jr. lays out the fundamental shifts that help sustain your game and build resilience in the face of stress, stagnation, and burnout. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to stop stress from overwhelming and controlling you 2) How to stay calm and in control in the face of stress 3) How to identify and remedy stagnation Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep789 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALAN — Alan Stein, Jr. is an experienced keynote speaker and author. At his core, he’s a performance coach with a passion for helping others change behaviors. He spent 15+ years working with the highest performing basketball players on the planet (including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and Kobe Bryant). Through his customized programs, he transfers his unique expertise to maximize both individual and organizational performance. Alan is a dynamic storyteller who delivers practical, actionable lessons that can be implemented immediately. He teaches proven principles on how to utilize the same approaches in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level. His previous clients include American Express, Pepsi, Sabra, Starbucks, Charles Schwab, and Penn State Football, and many more. • Book: Raise Your Game: High-Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best • Book: Sustain Your Game: High Performance Keys to Manage Stress, Avoid Stagnation, and Beat Burnout • Website: AlanSteinJr.com • Website: StrongerTeam.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Author: Eckhart Tolle • Book: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear • Book: Exactly What to Say: Your Personal Guide to the Mastery of Magic Words by Phil Jones — 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.