Poker champion Annie Duke shares tools to improve your decision-making process and your ability to predict the future. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why your decisions still matter, even when you don’t call the shots 2) The shift in language that leads to more open conversations 3) How a pros and cons list tricks us into making worse decisions Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep614 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANNIE — Annie Duke is an author, corporate speaker, and consultant in the decision-making space. Annie’s latest book, How to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices, is available on October 15, 2020 from Portfolio, a Penguin Random House imprint. Her previous book, Thinking in Bets, is a national bestseller. As a former professional poker player, Annie won more than $4 million in tournament poker before retiring from the game in 2012. Prior to becoming a professional player, Annie was awarded a National Science Foundation Fellowship to study Cognitive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Annie is the co-founder of The Alliance for Decision Education, a non-profit whose mission is to improve lives by empowering students through decision skills education. She is also a member of the National Board of After-School All-Stars and the Board of Directors of the Franklin Institute. In 2020, she joined the board of the Renew Democracy Initiative. • Annie’s book: How to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale • Book: The Secret by Rhonda Byrne • Book: The Biggest Bluff: How I Learned to Pay Attention, Master Myself, and Win by Maria Konnikova • Book: The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness by Morgan Housel • Book: Noise by Daniel Kahneman, Oliver Sibony, Cass Sunstein • Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman • Previous Episode: 281: Making Better Decisions by Thinking in Bets with Annie Duke • Software: Waze — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Pitney Bowes. Simplify your shipping while saving money. Get a free 30-day trial and 10-lb shipping scale at pb.com/AWESOME. • Rise.com. Build your team’s learning library–the fast and fun way–with Rise.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Influence expert Brian Ahearn discusses how to get more yesses using Dr. Cialdini’s principles of PRE-suasion. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How one question dramatically improves your chances of yes 2) The two ways to capture people’s attention 3) Why we’re more persuasive when we talk less Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep613 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. • Brian’s book: Influence PEOPLE: Powerful Everyday Opportunities to Persuade that are Lasting and Ethical • Brian’s LinkedIn: Brian Ahearn • Brian’s website: InfluencePeople.biz — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Swapcard • App: Voice Dream • Book: Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade by Robert Cialdini • Book: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, Revised Edition by Robert Cialdini • Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl • Book: How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie • Book: The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to Be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience by Carmine Gallo • Book: Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery (2nd Edition) (Voices That Matter) by Gary Reynolds • Book: slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations by Nancy Duarte • Previous episode: 499: Key Psychological Principles for Ethical Persuasion with Brian Ahearn • Previous episode: 307: Persuasive Speaking with Carmine Gallo • Researchers: Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lindsay Gordon reveals how to build and select excellent options for your career. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to get “unstuck” at work 2) How to define success on your terms 3) Why it’s okay to have a “boring” job Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep612 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LINDSAY — Lindsay Gordon is a career coach for analytically minded people who want to stop doing what they think is "right" in their career and start doing what's right for them. She helps people get clarity about what's right for them in a job and why, confident about their skills and abilities, and able to communicate that to interviewers, managers, and colleagues through her program, A Life of Options. She used to work as a recycled water engineer in Melbourne, Australia before landing at Google, working as technical support for the Google Apps team. After which, she moved into career development at Google before starting her own business. She earned her Bioengineering degree from Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering. She loves applying her engineering brain to helping people find careers that fit, baking complicated pastries and barbershop singing. • LinkedIn: Lindsay Gordon • Website: ALifeofOptions.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Assessment Tool: CliftonStrengths• Book: Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans• Book: Designing Your Work Life: How to Thrive and Change and Find Happiness at Work by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans• Book: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown• Book: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein• Book: The Five Minute Journal: A Happier You in 5 Minutes a Day | Original Creator of The Five Minute Journal - Simple Daily Guided Format - Increase Gratitude & Happiness, Life Planner, Gratitude List by Intelligent Change Inc.• Harvard Project: "Dark Horse: Achieving success through the pursuit of fulfillment"— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Pitney Bowes. Simplify your shipping while saving money. Get a free 30-day trial and 10-lb shipping scale at pb.com/AWESOME.• Rise.com. Build your team’s learning library–the fast and fun way–with Rise.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Solomon discusses the fundamental skills that keep game-changers above the rest. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The one thing that leads to exponential career growth2) An overlooked skill that sets any professional apart3) The most dangerous thing you can do to your careerSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep611 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MICHAEL — Michael Solomon is the cofounder of 10x Management, the world’s first tech talent agency. 10x matches top contract technology experts, designers, and brand innovators with companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 clients like American Express, HSBC, Google, Verizon, Yelp, and more. He has appeared on CNBC, BBC, Bloomberg TV and spoken at SXSW. He founded Brick Wall Management, a talent agency representing multi platinum and Grammy award-winning recording artists, songwriters, top record producers, and filmmakers. Michael also co-founded Musicians On Call, a nonprofit that brings live music to over 700,000 people in health care facilities across the U.S. and remains an active member of its Board of Directors. • Michael’s book: Game Changer: How to Be 10x in the Talent Economy, with Rishon Bloomberg • Michael’s email: Michael@10XManagement.com • Michael’s site: GameChangerTheBook.com • Company: 10X Ascend • Company: 10X Management • Quiz: Are You 10X Quiz • Tool: Lifestyle Calculator — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Concept: Johari Window Model • Plugin: Dictation for Gmail • Book: The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict by The Arbinger Institute — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Blinkist. Learn more, faster with book summaries you can read or listen to in 15 minutes 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.

Dr. Tania Israel discusses the fundamental skills that help us have more empathic conversations. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) One skill to make difficult conversations more manageable 2) How to stop seeing disagreement as a threat 3) The two fears that keep us from actively listening Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep610 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TANIA — Tania Israel is a Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Raised in Charlottesville, Virginia and educated at the University of Pennsylvania and Arizona State University, Dr. Israel is known for her work on dialogue across political lines, social justice, and LGBT psychology. • Tania’s book: Beyond Your Bubble: How to Connect Across the Political Divide, Skills and Strategies for Conversations That Work • Tania’s website: TaniaIsrael.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Hidden Tribes” • Technique: The Pomodoro Technique • Tool: Temi • Book: The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt • Book: Know My Name: A Memoir by Chanel Miller • Cartoon: Peadoodles — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Rise.com. Build your team’s learning library–the fast and fun way–with Rise.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Devora Zack debunks multitasking myths and shares how singletasking can help you get more done– one thing at a time. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why multitasking reduces your efficiency 2) How to unplug effectively 3) Why we get addicted to multitasking Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep609 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DEVORA — Devora Zack is CEO of Only Connect Consulting, a Washington Post bestselling author and global speaker with books in 45 language translations. Her clients include Deloitte, Smithsonian, Delta Airlines, the FDA, Johns Hopkins, and the National Institutes of Health. She has been featured by the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, US News & World Report, Forbes, Self, Redbook, Fast Company, and many others. She is the author of Networking for People Who Hate Networking, Managing for People Who Hate Managing and Singletasking. • Book: Networking for People Who Hate Networking, Second Edition: A Field Guide for Introverts, the Overwhelmed, and the Underconnected • Book: Singletasking: Get More Done-One Thing at a Time • Book: Managing for People Who Hate Managing: Be a Success by Being Yourself • Website: MyOnlyConnect.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster • Mythology: Odysseus • Personality: Douglas Merrill on Multitasking • Personality: Elinor Glyn • Personality: Philo of Alexandria • Personality: Steven Pressfield • Term: Cluster tasking — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Hydrant. Hydrate all the more effectively, efficiently, and deliciously! Listeners save 25% at drinkhydrant.com/awesome. • Magic Spoon. Enjoy free shipping on delicious, healthy, high-protein cereal that reminds you of childhood. Free shipping on the variety pack at magicspoon.com/HTBA. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tracy Timm discusses how to define your professional value and find greater fulfillment in your career. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three types of fit that determine career satisfaction 2) Why an emphasis on job titles hurts our careers 3) How to get clear on your toughest decisions in one hour Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep608 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TRACY — Tracy Timm is the founder of The Nth Degree® Career Academy, the proven career clarity system that helps high-potential professionals discover, define, and drive careers they love. She has a degree in behavioral psychology from Yale University and studied design thinking with the founder of the d.school at Stanford University. Tracy left a successful but unsatisfying career in finance, traveled once around the world on Semester at Sea, and discovered her ideal career. For more than five years, she has applied these lessons in her career advisory work with hundreds of individuals and over one hundred fast-growing companies. Tracy lives in Dallas, Texas. • Tracy’s book: Unstoppable: Discover Your True Value, Define Your Genius Zone, and Drive Your Dream Career • Tracy’s website: TracyTimm.com • Book website: UnstoppableCareerBook.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Website: CoreValuesList.com • Book: Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts by Carol Tavris • Book: If Life Is a Game, These Are the Rules: Ten Rules for Being Human as Introduced in Chicken Soup for the Soul by Cherie Carter-Scott • Book: Chicken Soup for the Soul by Jack Canfield • Game: Master of Orion — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — Pitney Bowes. Simplify your shipping while saving money. Get a free 30-day trial and 10-lb shipping scale at pb.com/AWESOMESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Todd Henry explains how to tap into your personal motivation code to bring more energy and excitement to your career. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What it really takes to create lasting motivation 2) How our motivations distract us—and how to curb that 3) The 27 flavors of motivation Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep607 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TODD — Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work. He is the author of five books, which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and the longtime host of The Accidental Creative podcast. • Todd’s book: The Motivation Code: Discover the Hidden Forces That Drive Your Best Work • Assessment: The Motivation Code Assessment • Todd's book: Herding Tigers: Be the Leader That Creative People Need • Todd's book: Die Empty: Unleash Your Best Work Every Day • Todd's article: “Don’t Let Your Rituals Become Ruts” • Todd's website: ToddHenry.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Techo Planner • App: Momentum • Software: iZotope RX 8 • Book: Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi • Book: Why Information Grows: The Evolution of Order, from Atoms to Economies by Cesar Hidalgo • Personality: Deci EL, Ryan RM – Self-Determination Theory • Previous episode: 294: Generating Greatness from Creative Workers with Todd Henry — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Magic Spoon. Enjoy free shipping on delicious, healthy, high-protein cereal that reminds you of childhood. Free shipping on the variety pack at magicspoon.com/HTBA. • Rise.com. Build your team’s learning library–the fast and fun way–with Rise.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Edward Hess discusses how to stay relevant in the digital age via hyperlearning. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why you need to rethink the way you work 2) The secret to achieving inner peace 3) How to redefine your ego Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep606 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT EDWARD — Edward Hess is a Professor of Business Administration, Batten Fellow and Batten Executive-in-Residence at the Darden Graduate School of Business. He has spent twenty years in the business world as a Senior Executive and has spent the last 18 years in academia. He is the author of 13 books and over 140 articles and 60 Darden Case studies. His work has appeared in over 400 global media outlets including Fortune magazine, Forbes, Fast Company, and The Washington Post. His recent books and research has focused on “Human Excellence in the Digital Age: A New Way of Being; A New Way of Working; Humanizing the Workplace; and Hyper-Learning.” • Book: Hyper-Learning: How to Adapt to the Speed of Change • Website: EdHess.org — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Personality: Amy Edmondson • Personality: Barbara Fredrickson • Personality: Herb Kelleher • Personality: Horst Schulze • Personality: James Casey • Practice: Coherent Breathing — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Pitney Bowes. Simplify your shipping while saving money. Get a free 30-day trial and 10-lb shipping scale at pb.com/AWESOME. • Rise.com. Build your team’s learning library–the fast and fun way–with Rise.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris McChesney discusses how to achieve more with your team by following the four disciplines of execution.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three roadblocks to execution 2) The only two things that create engagement 3) How to instill accountability in 20 minutes Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep605 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHRIS — Chris McChesney is the Global Practice Leader of Execution for Franklin Covey and is one of the primary developers of the 4 Disciplines of Execution. For more than a decade, he has led FranklinCovey’s design and development of these principles, as well as the consulting organization that has become the fastest growing area of the company. Known for his high-energy and engaging message, Chris has become one of the most requested speakers within the Franklin Covey Organization, regularly delivering keynote speeches and executive presentations to leaders in audiences ranging from the hundreds to several thousand. Chris, and his wife Constance, are the proud parents of five daughters and two sons. His love of family is combined with his passion for boating, water sports, coaching, and trying to keep up with his children. • Chris’ book: The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals, with Sean Covey and Jim Huling • Chris’ website: ChrisMcChesney4dx.com • Chris’ FranklinCovey profile: Chris McChesney — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Lose It! • TED Talk: Tim Harford | TEDGlobal 2011 Trial, error and the God complex • Article: “The Power of Small Wins” • Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey • Book: The Three Signs of a Miserable Job: A Fable for Managers (And Their Employees) by Patrick Lencioni • Book: Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow • Book: Mastery by Robert Greene • Company: FranklinCovey • Previous episode: 552: The Foundational Principle that Separates Good Leaders from Bad Ones with Pat Lencioni See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.