How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Susan Robertson explains how to tap into your creative genius to generate breakthrough solutions. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why every professional benefits from more creativity 2) Why you should start with your craziest idea 3) What to do when others shoot down your ideas Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep639 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SUSAN — Susan Robertson empowers individuals, teams, and organizations to more nimbly adapt to change, by transforming thinking from “why we can’t” to “how might we?” She is a creative thinking expert with over 20 years of experience coaching Fortune 500 companies. As an instructor on applied creativity at Harvard, Susan brings a scientific foundation to enhancing human creativity. She combines the neuroscience of creative thinking with a big dose of fun, to make the learning and behavior change really stick. • Susan’s website: SusanRobertson.co • Susan’s article: “10 Rules for Brainstorming Success” — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • TED Talk: “Do schools kill creativity?” with Sir Ken Robinson • Website: Stormz See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kary Oberbrunner shares expert strategies for bringing your attention back to what matters most. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The wrong and right ways of dealing with task overload 2) The three components of deliberate magnetic focus 3) The two triggers of flow state Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep638 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KARY — Kary Oberbrunner is CEO of Igniting Souls. Through his writing, speaking, and coaching, he helps individuals and organizations clarify who they are, why they're here, and where they should invest their time and energy.  Kary struggled to find his own distinct voice and passion. As a young man, he suffered from severe stuttering, depression, and self-injury. Today a transformed man, Kary equips people to experience Unhackability in work and life and share their message with the world. He believes the most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire. His vision is to ignite 100 million souls by 2030. Kary lives in Ohio with his wife, Kelly, and three children: Keegan, Isabel, and Addison. • Kary’s book: Day Job to Dream Job: Practical Steps for Turning Your Passion into a Full-Time Gig • Kary’s book: Elixir Project • Kary’s book: Unhackable: The Elixir for Creating Flawless Ideas, Leveraging Superhuman Focus, and Achieving Optimal Human Performance • Kary’s website: UnhackableBook.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Article: “Putting a Finger on Our Phone Obsession” • Book: The Hero with a Thousand Faces (The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell) by Joseph Campbell • Book: The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness by Morgan Housel — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Canva. Design like a pro–for less time and money at canva.me/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nic Marks shares the research and best practices for more happiness at work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The five elements of a happy work life 2) How to draw the boundary between work and life 3) How to boost motivation and engagement in 5 minutes Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep637 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT NIC — Nic Marks was once described as a "statistician with a soul" due to his unusual combination of 'hard' statistical skills and 'soft' people skills. He has been working in the field of happiness, wellbeing and quality of life over 25 years with a particular emphasis on measurement and how to create positive change. He is the founder of Friday Pulse and has worked with over a 1,000 organizations and teams measuring and improving their happiness at work. • Nic’s website: NicMarks.org • Nic’s LinkedIn: Nic Marks • Nic’s company: Friday Pulse • Personality Test: FridayOne.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Company: HelloFresh • Software: HubSpot • Term: Dunbar numbers • Term: PERMA by Seligman • Study: The Day Reconstruction Method • Book: Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink • Book: The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Canva. Design like a pro–for less time and money at canva.me/awesome • 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.

Eric Papp shares foundational perspectives on saving time and prioritizing effectively. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The one question that cuts your tasks in half 2) The strategy that makes plans stick 3) The key to starting off your week right Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep636 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ERIC — Eric Papp has a successful history of delivering proven strategies to increase productivity and performance in a complex world. Before becoming the success he is today, Eric earned his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame. He founded Agape leadership, LLC, an intellectual capital firm focusing on leadership and sales for business performance, with the sole purpose of driving leaders and their teams to success. As a successful author and public speaker since 2010, he has worked with thousands of managers to aid teams toward success. Eric Papp has been evaluated as one of the top management trainers in North America for his expertise in leadership effectiveness. His books Leadership By Choice and 3 Values of Being An Effective Person — published by John Wiley and Sons — are both top sellers and recognized for their unique impact in the business world. Eric now lives in Tampa, FL with his wife Brieann and their daughter Elliana. In his spare time, Eric frequents his local church, engages the community, and practices the kettlebell. • Keynote: “Better Thinking vs. More Effort” • Planner: “Priority Planner: A Daily Process of Accomplishing What Matters To You Professionally and Professionally" • Website: EricPapp.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear • Book: The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with Less by Richard Koch • Movie: “H-E Double Hockey Sticks” • Practice: Lectio Divina — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • MunkPack. Save 20% on delicious, keto-friendly snacks at Munkpack.com with the promo code AWESOME. • NordVPN. Get a nice discount and a free month with your 2-year plan at NordVPN.com/awesomeatyourjob with the code AWESOMEATYOURJOB • 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.

Dr. Timothy Clark discusses the specific benefits and behaviors associated with high-performing, psychologically safe teams. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to combat the culture of fear 2) Why to encourage intellectual friction 3) Tips that boost your credibility at work Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep635 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TIM — Tim is founder and CEO of LeaderFactor and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Tim ranks as a global authority in the fields of senior executive development, strategy acceleration, and organizational change. He is the author of five books and more than 150 articles on leadership, change, strategy, human capital, culture, and employee engagement. He is a highly sought-after advisor, coach, and facilitator to CEOs and senior leadership teams. He has worked with leading organizations around the world. • Book: The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety: Defining the Path to Inclusion and Innovation • Guide: Behavioral Guide • LinkedIn: Timothy R. Clark • Twitter: @timothyrclark • Website: LeaderFactor.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done by Peter Drucker — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • MunkPack. Save 20% on delicious, keto-friendly snacks at Munkpack.com with the promo code AWESOME. • NordVPN. Get a nice discount and a free month with your 2-year plan at NordVPN.com/awesomeatyourjob with the code AWESOMEATYOURJOB • Pitney Bowes. Simplify your shipping while saving money. Get a free 30-day trial and 10-lb shipping scale at pb.com/AWESOME. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Don Miller shares how to advance your career even without the need for a fancy title or degree. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The critical skills an MBA doesn’t teach you 2) The harsh truth every professional must accept to succeed 3) How to craft a compelling business case Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep634 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DON — Donald Miller is the CEO of Business Made Simple (BusinessMadeSimple.com), an online platform that teaches business professionals everything they need to know to grow a business and enhance their personal value on the open market. He is the host of the Business Made Simple Podcast and is the author of several books including the bestseller Building a StoryBrand. He lives and works in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife Elizabeth. • Don’s book: Business Made Simple: 60 Days to Master Leadership, Sales, Marketing, Execution and More. Email your Amazon receipts to book@businessmadesimple.com to receive a free mini-course! • Don’s website: BusinessMadeSimple.com • Don’s planner: HeroOnAMission.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck • Book: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl • Book: The Seven Basic Plots: Why We Tell Stories by Christopher Booker — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Four Sigmatic. Enhance your productivity and your coffee at foursigmatic.com/howtobeawesome.• NordVPN. Get a nice discount and a free month with your 2-year plan at NordVPN.com/awesomeatyourjob with the code AWESOMEATYOURJOBSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ashley Stahl discusses how to find your dream career by getting clear on your core skills, values, and motivators.PLUS, we’re giving away copies of Ashley’s book to celebrate the new year! We’ll send copies to the first 24 listeners who share a link to this post on LinkedIn, along with their favorite nugget of wisdom from the episode. Don’t forget to tag both Pete and Ashley in your post!About AshleyAshley Stahl is counter-terrorism professional turned career coach and author of the book You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, Design Your Dream Career, and she's on a mission to help you step into a career you’re excited about and aligned with. Through her two viral TEDx speeches, her online courses, her email list of 500,000 and her show, You Turn Podcast, she's been able to support clients in 31 countries in discovering their best career path, upgrading their confidence and landing more job offers. She maintains a monthly career column in Forbes, and her work has been also featured in outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, CBS, SELF, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune and more.Ashley’s book: You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, and Design Your Dream CareerAshley’s website: YouTurnBook.comAshley’s podcast: You Turn PodcastAshley’s TEDx Talk: How to figure out what you really want | Ashley Stahl | TEDxLeidenUniversityAshley’s Instagram: @ashleystahlResources mentioned in the show:App: Insight TimerBook: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen ChboskyThank you Sponsors!Blinkist: Read or listen to summarized wisdom from thousands of nonfiction books! Free trial available at blinkist.com/awesomeRaycon. Enjoy 15% off of outstanding earbuds at buyraycon.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dave Crenshaw shares hard-hitting research on the perils of multitasking—and how to improve your focus. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The right and the wrong way to “multitask” 2) Why we love to switch tasks—and how we can break that habit 3) How a 2% increase in productivity makes all the difference Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep632 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVE — Dave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed tens of millions of times. His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which is The Myth of Multitasking—a time management bestseller. As an author, speaker, and online instructor, Dave has transformed the lives and careers of hundreds of thousands around the world. • Dave’s book: The Myth of Multitasking, Second Edition: How “Doing It All” Gets Nothing Done • Dave’s book: The Power of Having Fun: How Meaningful Breaks Help You Get More Done • Dave’s website: DaveCrenshaw.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Phrase Express • Documentary: The Social Dilemma • Book: Is This Anything? by Jerry Seinfeld See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andrea Wanerstrand shares how widespread coaching has helped transform Microsoft. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why curiosity is the secret sauce to growth 2) Three coaching approaches that accelerate growth 3) How to get into the coach mindset Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep631 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANDREA — Andrea Wanerstrand works with leaders across the globe in transforming their teams to keep pace and get ahead in today's digital market through developing leadership and management capabilities. She is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) certified executive coach, serves as a global board director with the ICF, and leads the global coaching programs at Microsoft. With a business strategy focus, Andrea has 15+ years of international experience in organizations from 50 to 100,000+ employees with a multi-industry background including Technology Solutions & Services, Business Management Consulting, and Telecommunications. Expertise in leading the development and management of large-scale global talent lifecycle & development programs specializing in sales, marketing, technical operations, and customer service organizations. • LinkedIn: Andrea Wanerstrand • Website: AndreaWanerstrand.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Everything Is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo • Book: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck • Book: Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems by Dr. Richard Ferber • Book: The Advice Trap: Be Humble, Stay Curious & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier • Book: The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier • Book: The Code of the Extraordinary Mind: 10 Unconventional Laws to Redefine Your Life and Succeed On Your Own Terms by Vishen Lakhiani • Book: Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters by Kara Goldin • Company: Hint • Company: Human Capital Institute • Company: International Coach Federation • Past episode: 055: Coaching Questions of Mass Instruction with Michael Bungay Stanier • Past episode: 297: Encouraging Insight Through More Coach-like Conversations with Michael Bungay Stanier • Past episode: 555: Why We Fail to Empower, Inspire, and Engage: Unmasking the The Advice Trap with Michael Bungay Stanier • Personality: Michael Bungay Stanier See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katherine Crowley discusses what to do when your boss is holding you back. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What to do when your boss gets under your skin 2) The 20 bad boss behaviors that drive employees nuts 3) The most important thing you can do when managing up Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep630 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KATHERINE — Katherine Crowley is a Harvard-trained psychotherapist and career consultant. She helps individuals identify and tackle psychological and interpersonal obstacles to success. She assists with career assessment, developing a personal vision, improving interpersonal skills, and creating work/life balance. Katherine is also the co-founder of K Squared Enterprises, a Management Consulting firm dedicated to helping individuals and companies accomplish their business objectives while navigating the psychological challenges of working with others. She is the co-host of the podcast, My Crazy Office, which is a weekly workplace podcast dedicated to helping listeners navigate their careers. • Katherine’s book: Working for You Isn't Working for Me: How to Get Ahead When Your Boss Holds You Back with Kathi Elster • Katherine’s book: Working With You is Killing Me: Freeing Yourself from Emotional Traps at Work with Kathi Elster • Katherine’s book: Mean Girls at Work: How to Stay Professional When Things Get Personal with Kathi Elster • Katherine’s podcast: My Crazy Office • Katherine’s website: KSquaredEnterprises.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Eckhart TolleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.