How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Jeff Brown breaks down how to make the most of the one habit that puts you ahead in your career: reading. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to strategically pick out your next read 2) How to double (or triple) your reading speed in minutes 3) Two simple tricks to maximize comprehension Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep698 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JEFF — Jeff is an award-winning radio producer and personality, and former nationally-syndicated morning show host. Following a 26-year career in radio, Jeff went boss-free in 2013 and soon after launched the Read to Lead Podcast. It has gone on to become a four-time Best Business Podcast nominee and has featured Jeff's interviews with today's best business and non-fiction authors, including actor and author Alan Alda, Stephen M. R. Covey, Seth Godin, John Maxwell, Liz Wiseman, Dr. Henry Cloud, Gary Vaynerchuk, Simon Sinek, Brian Tracy, Nancy Duarte, and over 300 more.Jeff has personally coached hundreds of successful podcasters around the globe – many of them award nominees and winners themselves – and has consulted on podcasts for the US government, two of the largest churches in the US, and numerous multi-million dollar companies.Jeff and his work have been featured in Inc., Entrepreneur, and Hubspot, the blogs of Seth Godin, Chris Brogan, Jeff Goins, and Social Media Explorer, as well as publications like the Nashville Business Journal, the Tennessean, and hundreds of other blogs and podcasts.• Jeff’s book: Read to Lead: The Simple Habit That Expands Your Influence and Boosts Your Career, with Jesse Wisnewski • Jeff’s website: ReadToLeadBook.com • Jeff’s podcast: Read to Lead — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Focus@Will • App: Idagio • Tool: reMarkable 2 • Study: “Readers absorb less on Kindles than on paper, study finds” • Book: Purple Cow, New Edition: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable by Seth Godin • Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't by Jim Collins • Book: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni • Book: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John Maxwell • Book: Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Liz Wiseman • Book: Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant • Book: Give Your Speech, Change the World: How To Move Your Audience to Action by Nick Morgan • Book: PresentationZen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery (Voices That Matter) by Garr Reynolds • Book: slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations by Nancy Duarte • Book: Do You Talk Funny?: 7 Comedy Habits to Become a Better (and Funnier) Public Speaker by David Nihill • Book: Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything by BJ Fogg • Book: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear • Book: High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way by Brendon Burchard • Book: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown • Book: Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything by Stephen Covey • Book: The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing by Bronnie Ware — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • 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.

Joel Schwartzberg walks through how to sharpen your communication to maximize your impact. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to know if you even have a point 2) The simple phrases that make you more memorable 3) Word substitutions that increase presence Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep697 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOEL — Currently the Senior Director of Strategic and Executive Communications for a major U.S. nonprofit, Joel Schwartzberg teaches communication and presentation skills to clients including American Express, State Farm Insurance, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Comedy Central, and the Brennan Center for Justice. Joel’s books include The Language of Leadership and Get to the Point! and his articles appear in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Toastmaster Magazine. A frequent conference presenter and workshop leader, Joel is also a former national champion public speaker. He can be reached at www.joelschwartzberg.net. • Joel’s book: Get to the Point!: Sharpen Your Message and Make Your Words Matter • Joel’s book: The Language of Leadership: How to Engage and Inspire Your Team • Joel’s article: “Present Your Data Like a Pro” • Joel’s article: “Find the Right Words to Inspire Your Team” • Joel’s website: https://www.joelschwartzberg.net — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Software: Grammarly • Video: “WATCH: Michelle Obama's full speech at the Democratic National Convention | 2020 DNC Night 1” • Book: Les Miserables by Victor Hugo See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John V. Petrocelli discusses the communicative perils of bullsh*t—and what you can do to stop it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why BS is more damaging than you think 2) Three ways to sharpen your BS detector 3) Six clarifying questions to help you call out BS Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep696 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOHN — John V. Petrocelli is an experimental social psychologist and Professor of Psychology at Wake Forest University. His research examines the causes and consequences of bullshit and bullshitting in the way of better understanding and improving bullshit detection and disposal. He is the author of The Life-Changing Science of Detecting Bullshit. Petrocelli’s research contributions also include attitudes and persuasion and the intersections of counterfactual thinking with learning, memory and decision making. His research has appeared in the top journals of his field including the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Petrocelli also serves as an Associate Editor of the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. • John’s book: The Life-Changing Science of Detecting Bullshit • John’s Twitter: @JohnVPetro • John’s academic profile: John V. Petrocelli — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: On Bullshit by Harry Frankfurt • Book: The Agony and the Ecstasy: A Biographical Novel of Michelangelo by Irving Stone • Book: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sukhinder Singh Cassidy shares valuable insight on how to take smarter, more calculated risks with confidence. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Two easy ways to build your risk-taking muscle 2) How to stop the fear of failure from holding you back 3) One question to help you make smarter, more calculated risks Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep695 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SUKHINDER — Sukhinder Singh Cassidy is a leading technology executive and entrepreneur, board member, and investor with twenty-five years of experience founding and helping to scale companies, including Google and Amazon. She served as president of StubHub and as a member of eBay’s executive leadership team. Sukhinder is the founder and chairman of theBoardlist, a premium talent marketplace that helps diverse leaders get discovered for board and executive opportunities, and the author of CHOOSE POSSIBILITY. • Sukhinder’s book: Choose Possibility: Take Risks and Thrive (Even When You Fail) • Sukhinder’s website: ChoosePossibility.com. Identify your risk-taking style with Sukhinder’s Risk Quiz! • Sukhinder’s LinkedIn: Sukhinder Singh Cassidy • Sukhinder’s Twitter: @sukhindersingh — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't by Jim Collins • Book: Strategy Beyond the Hockey Stick: People, Probabilities, and Big Moves to Beat the Odds by Chris Bradley • Previous episode: 500: Building Unshakeable Self-Esteem and Confidence with Victor Cheng — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Setapp. Try out up to 200 of the best software tools in one streamlined place at setapp.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Connson Locke reveals the factors that get people to sit up and take notice. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why we pay attention to some more than others 2) The elements of an influential voice 3) The simple secret to becoming more likable Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep694 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CONNSON — Professor Connson Locke joined the London School of Economics (LSE) in 2008 where she teaches Leadership, Organizational Behaviour, and Negotiation and Decision Making.  Connson has over 30 years’ experience as an educator, coach, and consultant working in Europe, Asia Pacific, North America, and Australia. Prior to entering academia, she served as Regional Training and Development Manager for the Boston Consulting Group where she was responsible for the learning and development of consulting staff in 10 offices across Asia Pacific. Connson holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Business Administration (Organizational Behaviour) from the University of California, Berkeley and a B.A. in Sociology from Harvard University where she graduated with honours. Her new book, Making Your Voice Heard, uses the research on power and influence to help people speak up to those who have more power than they do. • Book: Making Your Voice Heard: How to own your space, access your inner power and become influential • Website: ConnsonLocke.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges by Amy Cuddy • Book: The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron • Book: The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran — 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.

Michael Sorensen, a marketing executive and bestselling author of "I Hear You," shares insights on the transformative power of validation in relationships. He discusses a four-step method for effective communication that improves interpersonal connections. Michael highlights how we often unintentionally invalidate others and provides strategies to navigate emotional conversations more comfortably. He emphasizes the importance of empathetic listening and owning mistakes to create a respectful and collaborative environment.

Mike Zani shares data-driven approaches to improving your team’s performance. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What businesses can learn about teams from baseball 2) The top two predictors of team performance 3) Top three do’s and don’ts of effective teaming Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep692 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MIKE — Mike Zani is the CEO of The Predictive Index, a talent optimization platform that uses over 60 years of proven science and software to help businesses design high-performing teams and cultures, make objective hiring decisions, and inspire greatness in people. Its 8,000+ clients include Bain Capital, Blue Cross Blue Shield, DoorDash, LVMH, Nissan, Omni Hotels, and VMware. Zani is also the co-founder and partner at Phoenix Strategy Investments, a private investment fund. An avid sailor, he was coach of the 1996 US Olympic Team. He holds a BS from Brown University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. • Mike’s book: The Science of Dream Teams: How Talent Optimization Can Drive Engagement, Productivity, and Happiness • Book website: DreamTeams.io • Mike’s company: The Predictive Index — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth • Book: The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement by Eliyahu Goldratt — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Setapp. Try out up to 200 of the best software tools in one streamlined place at setapp.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ximena Vengoechea breaks down the formula for effective listening. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The psychological trick to help you stay in the conversation 2) The questions that create better conversation 3) The cues to look out for in a conversation Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep691 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT XIMENA — Ximena Vengoechea is a user researcher, writer, and illustrator whose work on personal and professional development has been published in Inc., The Washington Post, Newsweek, and Huffington Post. She is the author of Listen Like You Mean it: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection (Portfolio/Penguin Random House). She is a contributor at Fast Company and The Muse, and writes Letters from Ximena, a newsletter on tech, culture, career, and creativity. She is best known for her project The Life Audit. An experienced manager, mentor, and researcher in the tech industry, she previously worked at Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Twitter. • Book: Listen Like You Mean It: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection • Website: XimenaVengoechea.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close by Aminatou Sow & Ann Friedman • Book: Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age by Sherry Turkle • Book: Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech • Book: What Every Body Is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People by Joe Navarro • Past episode: 341: Decoding Body Language with ex-FBI Special Agent Joe Navarro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christian Busch reveals how to create good luck. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to connect the dots for smart luck 2) How to turn random incidents into serendipity moments 3) How serendipity develops grit Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep690 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHRISTIAN — Dr. Christian Busch is the director of the Global Economy program at New York University's Center for Global Affairs, where he teaches on purpose-driven leadership, impact entrepreneurship, social innovation, and emerging markets.  He is a Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics (LSE) and the co-founder of Leaders on Purpose, an organization convening high-impact leaders, as well as the Sandbox Network, a global community of young innovators active in over 20 countries. Previously, he served on the faculty of the LSE's Department of Management and as the inaugural Deputy Director of the LSE’s Innovation Centre. • Book: The Serendipity Mindset: The Art and Science of Creating Good Luck • Twitter: @ChrisSerendip • Website: SerendipityMindset.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • StoryBlocks. Enhance your video storytelling quickly, beautifully, and affordably at Storyblocks.com/awesome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jennifer Kahnweiler debunks pervasive myths about introversion and explains how introverts can flourish at work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The core strengths of introverts 2) How to get the most out of the introverts in your team 3) The ABCDs of excellent extrovert/introvert collaboration Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep689 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JENNIFER — Jennifer B. Kahnweiler is a bestselling author and one of the leading speakers on introverts in the workplace. Her pioneering books, The Introverted Leader, Quiet Influence, The Genius of Opposites, and Creating Introvert-Friendly Workplaces have been translated into 18 languages. The Introverted Leader was named one of the top 5 business books by The Shanghai Daily. Jennifer has partnered with leading organizations like Amazon, Merck, Kimberly Clark, NASA, Bosch, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. She has delivered her signature presentations from Singapore to Spain. She holds the Certified Speaking Professional designation, awarded to a small percentage of speakers, and serves as a mentor to many professional women. A native New Yorker, Jennifer calls Atlanta, GA home. • Book: Creating Introvert-Friendly Workplaces: How to Unleash Everyone’s Talent and Performance • Book: Quiet Influence: The Introvert's Guide to Making a Difference • Book: The Genius of Opposites: How Introverts and Extroverts Achieve Extraordinary Results Together • Book: The Introverted Leader: Building on Your Quiet Strength • Instagram: @jenniferkahnweiler • LinkedIn: Jennifer Kahnweiler • Website: JenniferKahnweiler.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Dashlane • Book: Big Summer: A Novel by Jennifer Weiner • Book: Quiet Is a Superpower: The Secret Strengths of Introverts in the Workplace by Jill Chang See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.