Dr. Ellen Reed reveals how to build mental toughness by training your brain to be more solution-focused. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The biological reason why we underperform 2) Three simple questions to your build mental toughness 3) How to beat out stress in 60 seconds Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep653 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ELLEN — Dr. Ellen Reed has been a top performance coach for more than ten years, working with Dr. Jason Selk. In addition to helping others reach high-levels of success, she has a well-established career as a professional dancer. With her background in academia and the performing arts, she helps athletes, students, and business leaders reach their peak performance by developing mental toughness. Dr. Reed received her PhD. in experimental psychology, with a focus on memory and cognition, from St. Louis University. • Ellen’s book: Relentless Solution Focus: Train Your Mind to Conquer Stress, Pressure, and Underperformance with Jason Selk • Ellen’s website: RelentlessSolutionFocus.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Website: JasonSelk.com • Book: 10-Minute Toughness: The Mental Training Program for Winning Before the Game Begins by Jason Selk • Book: The Home Edit: A Guide to Organizing and Realizing Your House Goals by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin • Book: Executive Toughness: The Mental-Training Program to Increase Your Leadership Performance by Jason Selk • Poem: “The Guest House” by Rumi — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • FSAstore.com. Use your flex spending account funds with the greatest of ease! Save $20 on a $150+ purchase with promo code AWESOME.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian Levenson shares the key mental shifts that elite athletes use to prepare and perform at the highest levels--and work for professionals too! — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to get into the elite performer mindsets 2) When it pays to be arrogant 3) The visualization hack used by elite athletes Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep652 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BRIAN — Brian Levenson is the founder of Strong Skills, which provides executive coaching and mental performance coaching, speaking and consulting to elite organizations, performers and leaders. He has been fortunate to work with CEO’s, professional athletes and with teams in the NBA, NHL, and MLS, Division 1 athletic departments, the Federal Reserve, the Department of Homeland Security, Hilton, Disney, Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and many other organizations. Brian has a weekly podcast, Intentional Performers, where he interviews a diverse group of elite high performers. Brian has a weekly newsletter called Brian’s Message of the Week, which shares articles, videos, podcasts, and information to subscribers. Brian also created an assessment tool called the Self Belief Inventory which is used by elite athletes, executives, and organizations. His book, Shift Your Mind, was released in October of 2020. Brian currently lives in Bethesda, Maryland, with his wife and two kids. • Book: Shift Your Mind: 9 Mental Shifts to Thrive in Preparation and Performance • LinkedIn: Brian Levenson • Twitter: @BrianLevenson • Website: StrongSkills.co — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “When Being a Humble Leader Backfires” by Jia Hu, Berrin Erdogan, Kaifeng Jiang, and Talya N. Bauer • App: Pocket • Book: Open: An Autobiography by Andre Agassi • Book: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein • Book: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni • Book: The Master Plan: My Journey from Life in Prison to a Life of Purpose by Chris Wilson — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • FSAstore.com. Use your flex spending account funds with the greatest of ease! Save $20 on a $150+ purchase with promo code AWESOME. • Monday.com. Experience a 14-day free trial of the Work OS that boosts the ownership, joy, and efficiency of work. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sam Horn explains how to deal with difficult people more effectively by shifting the language we use. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Words to lose and words to use in a conflict 2) The mindset shift that makes us feel like less like a victim 3) Two strategies for dealing with workplace bullies Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep651 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SAM — Sam Horn, is the CEO of the Intrigue Agency and the Tongue Fu! Training Institute. Her 3 TEDx talks and 9 books - including Tongue Fu!, POP!, Got Your Attention? and SOMEDAY is Not a Day in the Week - have been featured in NY Times, on NPR, and presented to hundreds of organizations worldwide including Intel, Cisco, Boeing, U.S. Navy, Nationwide, and Fidelity. • Sam’s book: Tongue Fu!: Deflect, Disarm, & Diffuse Any Verbal Conflict • Sam’s book: ConZentrate: Get Focused and Pay Attention--When Life Is Filled with Pressures, Distractions, and Multiple Priorities • Sam’s book: Take the Bully by the Horns: Stop Unethical, Uncooperative, or Unpleasant People from Running and Ruining Your Life • Sam’s website: SamHorn.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant • Book: The Black Stallion by Walter Farley • Podcast: Good Life Project See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Happiness Tips author himself, Chris Croft, distills and shares his top ten tips for more happiness at work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The myths about happiness at work 2) How to rewire your brain to choose happiness 3) The affirmation to add to your morning routine Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep650 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHRIS — Chris is one of the top authors on Linkedin Learning, with 34 video courses recorded during 11 visits to Los Angeles, on subjects including Project Management, Time Management, Process Improvement, Assertiveness, Surviving Organisational Change, and Happiness, with 25,000 views a day and over eleven million views in total. His Happiness course is one of the most viewed happiness courses in the world, with nearly a million views on lynda.com and linkedin - its 52 practical things you can do to increase your happiness. He has published 15 books including The Big Book of Happiness, and he has produced a number of free apps including JobsToDo and Daily Happiness Tips. His free monthly email tips are sent to 20,000 people (www.free-management-tips.co.uk). • Book: The Big Book of Happiness: 87 Practical Ideas • Website: ChrisCroft.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The How of Happiness: A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want by Sonja Lyubomirsky • Book: The Road Less Traveled, Timeless Edition: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth by M. Scott Peck • Past episode: 162: The Only 5 Ways to Get More Done with Chris Croft • Personality: Albert Schweitzer • Personality: Sonja Lyubomirsky — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Monday.com. Experience a 14-day free trial of the Work OS that boosts the ownership, joy, and efficiency of work. • Blinkist. Read or listen to summarized wisdom from thousands of nonfiction books! Free trial available at blinkist.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian Ahearn shares how to improve your influence by listening well and adapting to different personality types. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What every professional can learn from insurance agents 2) The 5 critical ingredients of listening STARS 3) How to DEAL with the four different types of people Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep649 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BRIAN — Brian Ahearn is the Chief Influence Officer at Influence PEOPLE. A dynamic international keynote speaker, he specializes in applying the science of influence in everyday situations. Brian is one of only 20 individuals in the world who currently holds the Cialdini Method Certified Trainer designation. This specialization was earned directly from Robert B. Cialdini, Ph.D. – the most cited living social psychologist on the science of ethical influence. Brian’s book, Influence PEOPLE: Powerful Everyday Opportunities to Persuade that are Lasting and Ethical, is an Amazon best-seller and his LinkedIn courses have been viewed by more than 75,000 people. • Book: Persuasive Selling for Relationship Driven Insurance Agents • LinkedIn: Brian Ahearn • Website: InfluencePeople.biz — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Voice Dream • Association: National Speaker Association • Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • FSAstore.com. Use your flex spending account funds with the greatest of ease! Save $20 on a $150+ purchase with promo code AWESOME.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Diane DiResta shares expert tips to up your presence in remote meetings. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The simple change that dramatically improves your presence 2) Cost-efficient tips for improving your audio 3) Expert tips for engaging your virtual audience Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep648 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DIANE — Diane DiResta, CSP, is Founder and CEO of DiResta Communications, Inc., a New York City consultancy that serves business leaders who deliver high-stakes presentations—whether one-to-one, in front of a crowd, or from an electronic platform. A Certified Speaking Professional, DiResta is one of only 12% of speakers to hold that designation. She was President of the New York City chapter of the National Speakers Association and former media trainer for the NBA and WNBA. • Diane’s book: Knockout Presentations • Diane’s website: DiResta.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Software: Miro • Microphone: Blue Yeti USB Mic • Headset: Logitech H390 • Headset: Sennheiser SC 60 • Headset: Sennheiser SC 30 • Website: The Training Arcade • Website: WheelofNames.com • Book: The Science of Mind: The Complete Edition by Ernest Holmes • Book: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill • Book: Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade by Robert Cialdini • Podcast: Entrepreneurs on Fire • Video: “I’m not a cat” — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Monday.com. Experience a 14-day free trial of the Work OS that boosts the ownership, joy, and efficiency of work. • FSAstore.com. Use your flex spending account funds with the greatest of ease! Save $20 on a $150+ purchase with promo code AWESOME. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cal Newport reveals how the rise of email led to a productivity disaster and what we can do to change that. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How email changed the way we work for worse 2) Simple strategies for cutting down the email back-and-forth 3) Why we feel guilty when we don’t respond—and what to do about it Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep647 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CAL — Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University. In addition to researching cutting­ edge technology, he also writes about the impact of these innovations on our culture. Newport is the author of six books, including the New York Times bestseller, Digital Minimalism, which argues that we should be much more selective about the technologies we adopt in our personal lives, and Deep Work, which argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the modern workplace. Newport’s work has been published in over 25 languages and has been featured in many major publications, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, New Yorker, Washington Post, and Economist, and his long-running blog Study Hacks, which receives over 3 million visits a year. He’s also a frequent guest on NPR. • Cal’s book: A World Without Email: Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload • Cal’s book: Deep Work (Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World) • Cal’s podcast: Deep Questions • Cal’s planner: Time Block Planner • Cal’s website: CalNewport.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Calendly • App: Trello • Researcher: Sophie Leroy • Book: Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business by Neil Postman • Previous episode: 632: How to Reclaim 40 Hours Every Month (WITHOUT Multitasking!) with Dave Crenshaw — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your first job for free at linkedin.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vishen Lakhiani shares foundational principles to make work more fulfilling. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How the most successful people find bliss in their work 2) How to keep stress from fazing you 3) Why hustling hurts your career Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep646 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT VISHEN — Vishen Lakhiani is one of today’s most influential minds in the fields of personal growth and human consciousness. He is the founder and CEO of Mindvalley and behind several top-ranking health and wellness apps. He also has two New York Times best-selling books, The Code of the Extraordinary Mind and The Buddha and the Badass. With an incredible passion and drive to unite humanity and challenge the status quo, he has built a movement of growth-seekers, spanning across 195 countries, engaging more than 15 million followers on social media, and nearly half-a-million students online each year. • Vishen’s book: The Buddha and the Badass: The Secret Spiritual Art of Succeeding at Work • Vishen’s book: The Code of the Extraordinary Mind: 10 Unconventional Laws to Redefine Your Life and Succeed On Your Own Terms • Vishen’s website: MindValley.com • Vishen’s Instagram: @vishen • Vishen’s meditation: The 6 Phase Meditation • Vishen’s speech: “The Theory of Awesomeness” — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Airtable • Book: The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor • Book: Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential and How You Can Achieve Yours by Shirzad Chamaine • Book: Rumi's Book of Poetry: 100 Inspirational Poems on Love, Life, and Meditation by Rumi • Poem: “I Was Early Taught to Work As Well As Play…” by John D. Rockefeller, Sr. • Poem: “The Guest House” by Rumi — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • FSAstore.com. Use your flex spending account funds with the greatest of ease! Save $20 on a $150+ purchase with promo code AWESOME. • Monday.com. Experience a 14-day free trial of the Work OS that boosts the ownership, joy, and efficiency of work. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Melanie Katzman shares strategies for establishing a great connection to facilitate great work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The trick to a great first impression 2) The one question to gain better perspective 3) The listening hack that makes all the difference Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep645 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MELANIE — Dr. Melanie Katzman is a business psychologist and coach to the world’s top public and private companies. Her latest book, Connect First: 52 Simple Ways to Ignite Success, Meaning, and Joy at Work, is a #1 WSJ bestseller. She has delivered workshops and keynotes to organizations worldwide for three decades. During COVID-19, she is an especially sought-after virtual speaker, giving groups the tools for coping with newfound daily stressors, teaching immediately actionable techniques that have meaningful and enduring results. Melanie has been featured in the financial and popular media, and has appeared on numerous podcasts and television outlets. • Book: Connect First: 52 Simple Ways to Ignite Success, Meaning, and Joy at Work • Instagram: melaniekatzman • Facebook: Melanie Katzman • LinkedIn: Melanie Katzman • Twitter: @melaniekatzman • Website: MelanieKatzman.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by David Burns • Website: Above the Law — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Blinkist: Read or listen to summarized wisdom from thousands of nonfiction books! Free trial available at blinkist.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michelle Weise sheds light on the learning challenges professionals will face in the near future—and how we can prepare for them. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to surface your hidden skills 2) How to keep AI from making you irrelevant 3) Nifty tools for upskilling quickly Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep644 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MICHELLE — Michelle Weise was just named to the Thinkers50 thinkers to watch in 2021. She is senior advisor to Imaginable Futures, a venture of The Omidyar Group, and BrightHive, a data collaboration platform. She is former chief innovation officer of Strada Education Network and Southern New Hampshire University. She led the higher education practice at Clay Christensen’s Institute for Disruptive Innovation. Her most recent book is LONG LIFE LEARNING: Preparing for Jobs that Don’t Even Exist Yet (Wiley, 2020). Her first book, with Clay Christensen (2014) is Hire Education: Mastery, Modularization, and the Workforce Revolution. • Michelle’s book: Long Life Learning: Preparing for Jobs that Don't Even Exist Yet • Michelle’s LinkedIn: Michelle R. Weise • Michelle’s Twitter: @rwmichelle • Michelle’s website: RiseAndDesign.io — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Freestyle2 Keyboard for PC • Website: Skills Match • Software: GLEAC • Software: Mursion • Company: FutureFit AI • Company: Skyhigh Manpower Recruitment International • Company: InnoCentive • Company: Climb Hire • Book: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein • Book: Beloved by Toni Morrison • Previous episode: 376: How to Become the Success Nobody Saw Coming: Research Insights into “Dark Horses” from Harvard’s Todd Rose — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • MunkPack. Save 20% on delicious, keto-friendly snacks at Munkpack.com with the promo code AWESOME.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.