How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Robin Hills provides expert tips for enhancing your emotional intelligence for better results at work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to build the five domains of emotional intelligence 2) A handy question for getting helpful feedback 3) How selfishness can help us be more selfless Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep688 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ROBIN — Robin is the director of Ei4Change, a company specializing in educational training, coaching and personal development focused around emotional intelligence, positive psychology and neuroscience. He has taught over 250,000 people in 185 countries how to build resilience, increased self-awareness and understanding of others. His educational programs on resilience and emotional intelligence cover the most comprehensive and detailed education of any emotional intelligence organization and are today used in educational establishments in South Africa and India.  Robin is also the author of 2 books and has through his work developed the experiential coaching methodology Images of Resilience to support cathartic conversations around resilience. He has delivered key-note speeches at conferences across the world including at Harvard University and sits on the North West Committee of the Association of Business Psychology. • Robin’s website: EI4Change.com • Robin’s courses: Courses.EI4Change.info • Robin’s email: Robin@EI4Change.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Assessment: EQ-i 2.0 • Software: Filmora • Software: Audacity • Book: Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ by Daniel Goleman • Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Care.com. Find the perfect caregiver for your child, parents, and home.• 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.

Executive wellness coach Naz Beheshti offers her top tips on how to take your well-being into your own hands. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to nourish your inner coach while silencing your inner critic 2) The ACE method to combat stress 3) An easy trick to boost your energy Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep687 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT NAZ — Naz Beheshti is the author of Pause. Breathe.Choose.: Become the CEO of Your Well-Being. She is an executive wellness coach, speaker, Forbes contributor, CEO, and founder of Prananaz, a corporate wellness company improving leadership effectiveness, employee well-being and engagement, and company culture. Clients include Nike, JPMorgan Chase, First Republic Bank, Skadden, UCSC, and Columbia University.  Her work has been widely featured in the media, including CNBC, Forbes, BBC, Yahoo, Entrepreneur, Inc., Fast Company, and many more. Naz also cofounded Rise2Shine, a nonprofit helping to alleviate the suffering of young children in Haiti. Visit her online at http://www.NazBeheshti.com. • Book: Pause. Breathe. Choose.: Become the CEO of Your Well-Being • Company Website: Prananaz.com • Facebook: NazBeheshtiSpeaker • Instagram: @nazbeheshti • LinkedIn: Naz Beheshti • Twitter: @NazBeheshti • Website: NazBeheshti.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Calm • App: Headspace • TED Talk: What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness – Robert J. Waldinger • Book: The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kimberly Brown shares her top tips on how to make career transitions easier. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to make the next best move for your career 2) The key indicators that it’s time to explore other options 3) How to identify power players–and become one yourself Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep686 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KIMBERLY — Kimberly Brown is a leading career and leadership development expert and an accomplished speaker and podcast host whose mission is to empower women and people of color in the workplace. Her personal and professional development company, Manifest Yourself, LLC, provides in-person and virtual workshops, trainings, and coaching to professionals looking to lead a dynamic career and life. Kimberly has had the opportunity to speak to and create workshops for many organizations, including the New Jersey Conference for Women, Ellevate Network, Urban League, Princeton University and National Sales Network, SXSW, among others. She is also on the Board of Directors for The Power of You Teens organization. Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning into a Career You’ll Love is her first book. • Book: Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love • Instagram: kimbcummings • LinkedIn: Kimberly Brown• Website: KimberlyBOnline.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness (Tim Grover Winning Series) by Tim S. Grover See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Riordan, with over 30 years of experience, shares strategies for managing conflict in virtual teams. Topics include prevention methods, facing conflict with the SBID model, dealing with difficult team members, best practices for managing conflict, and the importance of bringing your authentic self to the table.

Leidy Klotz reveals how to access the untapped potential of subtraction to make work and life more efficient. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What Legos can teach us about smarter problem-solving2) The trick to overcoming your brain’s bias for addition3) How subtracting leaves us with moreSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep684 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LEIDY — Leidy Klotz is a Professor at the University of Virginia, where he directs the university’s Convergent Behavioral Science Initiative and is appointed in the Schools of Engineering, Architecture, and Business. His research on the science of problem-solving has appeared in both Nature and Science and has been covered in The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post among national newspapers on five continents. • Leidy’s book: Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less • Twitter: @Leidyklotz — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Buying time promotes happiness” by Ashley Whillans, Elizabeth Dunn, et al. • Book: The Gardener and the Carpenter:  What the New Science of Child Development Tells Us About the Relationship Between Parents and Children by Alison Gopnik • Book: No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson • Book: The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson • Author: Eduardo Galeano — 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.

Ethan Kross, one of the world's leading experts on controlling the conscious mind, discusses the science behind negative self-talk. He shares four simple ways to stop chatter, why venting is harmful, and tools for managing negative self-talk. The podcast also explores the impact of nature, breathing exercises, and nutrition on stress regulation, and how to break free from negative self-talk using techniques like third person self-talk.

Robert Pozen shares his key tips for effective prioritization and how you can make meetings easier. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The schedule hack for efficient prioritization 2) The system to make your email work for you 3) How to say “no” to a meeting Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep682 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ROBERT — Robert C. Pozen teaches at MIT Sloan School of Management, where he offers courses to executives on personal productivity. He was president of Fidelity Investments and executive chair of MFS Investment Management, and served as a senior official in both federal and state government. His seven books include Extreme Productivity, a top-rated business title that has been translated into 10 languages. He graduated summa cum laude from Harvard College, and was on the editorial board of the Yale Law Journal. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts. • Book: Extreme Productivity: Boost Your Results, Reduce Your Hours • Book: Remote, Inc.: How to Thrive at Work . . . Wherever You Are • Book Website: RemoteIncBook.com • Website: BobPozen.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Poverty and Famines: An Essay on Entitlement and Deprivation by Amartya Sen — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Care.com. Find the perfect caregiver for your child, parents, and home.• TheZebra. Quickly save on home and auto insurance at TheZebra.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ron Friedman provides a third path to greatness through reverse engineering. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to reverse-engineer greatness 2) How to train people to give you better feedback 3) The 5 minute trick that will boost your performance by 20% Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep681 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RON — Ron Friedman, PhD, is an award-winning psychologist who has served on the faculty of the several prestigious colleges in the United States and has consulted for political leaders, nonprofits, and many of the world’s most recognized brands. Popular accounts of his research have appeared in major newspapers, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, the Globe and Mail, The Guardian, as well as magazines such as Harvard Business Review and Psychology Today. Ron is the founder of ignite80, a learning and development company that translates research in neuroscience, human physiology and behavioral economics into practical strategies that help working professionals become healthier, happier and more productive. His first book, The Best Place to Work, was selected as an Inc. Magazine Best Business Book of the Year. • Book: Decoding Greatness: How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer Success • Book: The Best Place to Work: The Art and Science of Creating an Extraordinary Workplace • Book Website: DecodingGreatnessBook.com • Website: RonFriedmanPhD.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Lose It • App: The Done • Book: Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell • Book: Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise by Anders Ericsson • Book: The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss • Book: The Ickabog by J.K. Rowling • Diary: One Line A Day: A Five-Year Memory Book (5 Year Journal, Daily Journal, Yearly Journal, Memory Journal) by Chronicle Book Staff — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Care.com. Find the perfect caregiver for your child, parents, and home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former FBI Special Agent Gina Osborn reveals her top tips for masterfully dealing with the difficulties of chaos, crises, and changes. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to find your footing as a new leader 2) How to stay cool and calm in the face of a crisis 3) How to convince others to embrace change Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep680 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT GINA — Having spent over 28 years in law enforcement, chasing Cold War spies in the Army and terrorists and hackers as an FBI Agent, Gina L. Osborn knows about dealing with chaos, crisis and change.  Through it all, she learned that crises can be managed, chaos can be controlled and change is inevitable.  Gina is a leadership consultant and International Speaker.  She hosts Lead Like a Lady – a Real Life Podcast – featuring inspiring women who have made it to the top in male dominated industries.• Gina’s website: GinaLOsborn.com • Gina’s podcast: Behind the Crime Scene • Gina’s podcast: Lead Like a Lady — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Care.com. Find the perfect caregiver for your child, parents, and home. • 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.

Josh Linkner breaks down the habits of great innovators and how you can become a great innovator in your own right. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How you can develop your creativity–no matter your role 2) The habits and mindsets of the greatest innovators 3) How to spark new ideas when you’re in a rut Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep679 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOSH — Josh Linkner is a Creative Troublemaker. He has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million. He’s the author of four books including the New York Times Bestsellers, Disciplined Dreaming and The Road to Reinvention.  As the founding partner and former CEO of Detroit Venture Partners, he has been involved in the launch of over 100 startups. Today, Josh serves as Chairman and co-founder of Platypus Labs, an innovation research, training, and consulting firm. He has twice been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and is a recipient of the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award. Josh is also a passionate Detroiter, the father of four, a professional-level jazz guitarist, and has a slightly odd obsession for greasy pizza. • Book: Big Little Breakthroughs: How Small, Everyday Innovations Drive Oversized Results • Website: BigLittleBreakthroughs.com • Personal Website: JoshLinkner.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth • Book: How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Katy Milkman • Book: Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking by Jon Acuff • Book: The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams and Reaching Your Destiny by Robin Sharma • Book: Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Care.com. Find the perfect caregiver for your child, parents, and home. • RISE. Improve your sleep and energy with the RISE app at risescience.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.