How to Be Awesome at Your Job

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.

Riaz Meghji, a human connection expert with years of broadcast television experience, shares insights on becoming a better listener, embracing vulnerability without oversharing, and being assertively empathetic. He emphasizes intentional conversations, simplifying technology for deeper connections, and the power of specific praise and gratitude in relationships.

Donna Serdula, a LinkedIn optimization pioneer and author, shares her game-changing four-point methodology for leveraging LinkedIn to maximize career opportunities. She emphasizes the importance of personal branding and strategic keyword use to boost profile visibility. Donna reveals tips for growing your network tenfold through personalized connections. Additionally, she discusses how to enhance your profile with engaging visuals and relatable messaging. Throughout, she motivates listeners to pursue better opportunities by crafting compelling online presences.

Dr. Ethan Becker offers a practical guide to communicating more effectively in the workplace. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The two ways we process information 2) The four-step structure of compelling communication 3) The simplest way to sound more engaging Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep676 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ETHAN — Ethan F. Becker, PhD is president and senior coach/trainer for the Speech Improvement Company, the oldest communication coaching and training firm in America. He has worked with Apple, IBM, Bain Capital, Sony Music, and the New York Giants, the F.B.I., Harvard University, YouTube, and other clients across the globe. • Ethan’s book: Mastering Communication at Work: How to Lead, Manage, and Influence • Ethan’s LinkedIn: Dr. Ethan Becker • Ethan’s website: SpeechImprovement.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In by Roger Fisher, William Ury, Bruce Patton • Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't by Jim Collins • Book: The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense by Suzette Haden — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Blinkist. Read or listen to summarized wisdom from thousands of nonfiction books! Free trial available at blinkist.com/awesome. • Storyworth. Give Dad a super meaningful Father’s Day gift this year at StoryWorth.com/awesome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eric Karpinski reveals why investing in your happiness leads to better performance at work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The secret to boosting your brain power at work 2) The one question to jumpstart your happiness habit 3) How to make stress work for you Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep675 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ERIC — Eric Karpinski has been on the cutting edge of bringing positive psychology tools to workplaces for over 10 years, with clients that include Intel, Facebook, TIAA, IBM, T-Mobile, Kaiser Permanente, SAP, Deloitte, Eli Lilly, Genentech and many others. He is a key member of Shawn Achor’s GoodThink team, and developer of the Orange Frog in-house certification program, where he’s trained more than 100 facilitators to lead positive cultural transformation at their organizations. He was trained as a scientist at Brown University and has an MBA from the Wharton School. • Book: Put Happiness to Work: 7 Strategies to Elevate Engagement for Optimal Performance • Book Website: PutHappinessToWork.com • Resource: PutHappinessToWork.com/resources • Website: EricKarpinski.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Assessment tool: CliftonStrengths • Product: Flow Hive • TED Talk: Shawn Achor • Term: Pecha Kuchas • Past episode: 087: More Positivity with Michelle Gielan — 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.

Steve Dalton, senior career consultant, shares top tips for acing interviews, perfecting resumes, and negotiating job offers. He emphasizes crafting engaging narratives, meaningful communication, and building professional relationships. Key strategies include using the Fit model, RAC model for cover letters, and the car framework for interview stories. Networking is highlighted as crucial for job search success, encouraging ongoing connections and internal referrals. The importance of authenticity, storytelling, and understanding company culture in job interviews is discussed, along with effective negotiation tactics for creating win-win outcomes.

Dr. Jim Harter shares the key practices that improve wellbeing at work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The five key ingredients to a thriving work life 2) Top tips for developing each area of wellbeing  3) What most organizations get wrong about wellbeing Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep673 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JIM — Jim Harter, Ph.D., is Chief Scientist for Gallup’s workplace management and wellbeing practices. He is coauthor of the No. 1 Wall Street Journal and Washington Post bestseller, It’s the Manager. He is also the coauthor of the New York Times bestseller 12: The Elements of Great Managing.Dr. Harter’s book, the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, Wellbeing: The Five Essential Elements, is based on a global study of what differentiates people who are thriving from those who are not. His research is featured in First, Break All the Rules, and he contributed the foreword to Gallup’s updated edition of this groundbreaking bestseller.Dr. Harter is the primary researcher and author of the first large-scale, multi-organization study to investigate the relationships between work-unit employee engagement and business results. His work has appeared in many publications, including Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company and Time Magazine, and in academic articles and book chapters.Dr. Harter received his doctorate in psychological and cultural studies in quantitative and qualitative methods from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL).• Jim’s book: Wellbeing at Work, with Jim Clifton • Jim’s LinkedIn: Jim Harter — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman • Tool: CliftonStrengths — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • RISE. Improve your sleep and energy with the RISE app at risescience.com/awesome • Storyworth. Give Dad a super meaningful Father’s Day gift this year at StoryWorth.com/awesome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trial attorney Heather Hansen shares the top ten tools from the courtroom to help you get what you want. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to advocate like the pros 2) How to turn your inner critic into your biggest ally 3) How one question can get people to agree with you Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep672 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT HEATHER — Heather Hansen gives her clients the tools to advocate for themselves, their ideas and those around them. She has been a trial attorney for over 20 years and was consistently named one of the Top 50 Female Attorneys in Pennsylvania. Heather uses her psychology degree and her years in the courtroom to help her clients ask for what they want and get it. She’s also an anchor at the Law and Crime Network and has appeared on NBC, Fox News Channel, CNN, MSNBC, CBS and Sirius Radio. Heather has helped thousands of keynote audience members in Kuwait, Ireland, Mexico and across the U.S. become their own best advocates. Heather is the author of the best-seller The Elegant Warrior: How to Win Life’s Trials Without Losing Yourself, which Publishers Weekly calls a “template to achieving personal and career goals” and the host of The Elegant Warrior podcast. Heather’s next book, Advocate to Win-10 Tools to Ask for What You Want and Get It comes out May 25th. • Book: Advocate to Win: 10 Tools to Ask for What You Want and Get It • Book: The Elegant Warrior: How to Win Life's Trials Without Losing Yourself • Instagram: @imheatherhansen • Website: AdvocateToWin.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Insight Timer • Book: Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People by Vanessa Van Edwards • Book: Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It by Ethan Kross • Book: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl • Book: The 5 Second Rule: Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage by Mel Robbins • Book: The Law of Divine Compensation: On Work, Money, and Miracles by Marianne Williamson • Book: To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others by Daniel Pink • Book: What Every Body Is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People by Joe Navarro • Personality: Judge Rosemarie Aquilina • Tool: Asana • Tool: Calendly • TV Show: Law & Crime — 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.