How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Petr Ludwig, a science popularizer and consultant, shares research-based strategies to beat procrastination. He discusses boosting willpower through exercise and mindfulness, finding purpose in work to combat corporate depression, and the importance of rest. Tips include setting task start times and using internet-blocking apps. Random acts of kindness and habit locking through apps are also explored.

Dianna Booher shares invaluable advice on how to minimize your email inbox and write more effective and efficient emails.— YOU'LL LEARN —1) Just how much time you can save through email optimization2) How to reduce useless emails and optimize your inbox3) How to compose better emails in less time using the M-A-D-E structureSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep442 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DIANNA — Dianna Booher’s lifework has centered around communication. As author of 48 books, translated into 60 foreign language editions, she has traveled the globe, talking with clients and organizations on six continents about communication challenges they face at work and at home.Her firm works with organizations to help them communicate clearly. During her more than three decades at BooherResearch Institute and earlier at Booher Consultants, she and her team have provided communication training programs, coaching, and consulting to governmental agencies and more than one third of the Fortune 500 organizations.The national media frequently interview Booher for opinions on communication issues, and she blogs regularly for Microsoft, Forbes, and The CEO Magazine.• Dianna’s Book: “Faster, Fewer, Better Emails”— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Microsoft Office 365• Tool: Calendly• Tool: Basecamp• Tool: Asana• Tool: Workzone• Tool: Slack• Tool: Smartsheet• Tool: ShortKeys• Tool: Snipping tool• Book: “Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith” by Anne Lamott• Book: “Bird by Bird” by Anne LamottSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ruth Soukup shares the seven Fear Archetypes so you can better understand and conquer your particular fear.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to identify your Fear Archetype™️ and use that knowledge to conquer your fear2) How to seek out honest feedback3) How to develop courage to take the first step past fearSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep441 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RUTH — New York Times bestselling author Ruth Soukup is dedicated to helping people overcome fear and create a life they love. Through her blog, Living Well Spending Less, which reaches more than 1 million people each month, she encourages her readers to follow their dreams and reach their goals. She is also the founder of the Living Well Planner® and Elite Blog Academy®, as well as the author of five bestselling books. Her practical advice has been featured in numerous publications and news programs, including Women’s Day, Redbook, Family Circle and Fox News. Her Do It Scared® podcast launched on April 30, 2018 and her next book, Do It Scared®: Finding the Courage to Face Your Fears, Overcome Obstacles, and Create a Life You Love (Harper Collins) will be available in May 2019.• Ruth’s book: Do It Scared: Finding the Courage to Face Your Fears, Overcome Adversity, and Create a Life You Love  Ruth’s Website: RuthSoukup.com• Ruth’s Podcast: Do It Scared— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Do It Scared Assessment• Ruth’s Website: RuthSoukup.com• Ruth’s Podcast: Do It Scared• App: Freedom• App: Sleep Cycle• Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t by Jim Collins• Book: Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stever Robbins shares how to break down skills into microskills...and shares which ones are worth building.   You'll Learn: A productivity power tool to help you accomplish almost everything Why to break down learning into microskills Essential microskills that will save you years of time   About Stever: Stever Robbins is a serial entrepreneur, top podcaster, and productivity expert. He co-founded the early internet success story FTP Software, served as COO of Building Blocks Interactive, CEO of JobTacToe.com, and has been an initial team member of ten start-ups, including four IPOs and three acquisitions. He currently runs Get-it-Done Groups™, which help people make extreme progress on important projects and habits. He was project manager at Intuit. He serves as business plan judge for the Harvard Business School business plan competition, the MIT $100K competition, and several other competitions. His Get-It-Done-Guy podcast has been downloaded more than 36 million times. He’s been interviewed in numerous publications and is the author of It Takes a Lot More than Attitude…to Build a Stellar Organization and Get-it-Done Guy’s 9 Steps to Work Less and Do More. Stever holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School and a BS in Computer Sciences from MIT.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep440 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

David Greene shares how you can identify valuable opportunities in any situation you find yourself in--even the crappy ones.   You'll Learn: How difficulties often indicate valuable opportunities Why analyzing your anxiety often yields valuable insight David’s salad story which reveals how to 8X your efficiency on certain tasks   About David: David Greene is the co-host of the BiggerPockets Podcast, author of "Long Distance Real Estate Investing: How To Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out Of State Rental Property,” online blog contributor, Keller Williams Rookie of the Year, and a top producing real estate agent in Northern CA. As a former police officer who started investing in real estate in 2009, David has built a portfolio of over 30 single family homes, as well as shares in large apartment complexes, mortgage notes, and note funds. David teaches free monthly seminars on real estate investing and has been featured on numerous real estate related podcasts. He runs GreeneIncome.com, a blog where he teaches others to build wealth through real estate, as well as "The David Greene Team"—and is one of the top Keller Williams agents in the East Bay.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep439 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sandy Rogers shares the three core principles required to earn the devotion of both customer and colleague.   You'll Learn: The 3 core loyalty principles of responsibility, empathy, and generosity How indifference can destroy loyalty The importance of weekly team huddles for reinforcing new behaviors   About Sandy: Sandy Rogers is the leader of FranklinCovey’s Loyalty Practice. He was previously Senior Vice President at Enterprise Rent-A-Car. During his 14 years there, Sandy managed the turnaround of the London, England operation and led the teams that developed Enterprise’s marketing strategy and system for improving customer service across all branches. Before Enterprise, Sandy worked in marketing at Apple Computer and at P&G. He is a graduate of Duke and Harvard Business School.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep438 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Michael Ungar shares insights from his decades-long research into resilience to reveal that it’s not about your ruggedness, but rather your resources.   You'll Learn: The true key to resilience A master checklist for upgrading your resilience How to change your mood by changing your environment   About Michael: Dr. Ungar is a Family Therapist and Professor of Social Work at Dalhousie University where he holds a national Research Chair in Child, Family and Community Resilience. Dr. Ungar has published over 180 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on the subject of resilience and is the author of 15 books for mental health professionals, researchers, employers and parents. These include Change Your World: The Science of Resilience and the True Path to Success, a book for adults experiencing stress at work and at home.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep400 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joseph Reagle shares handy research insights on hacking life optimally and safely.   You'll Learn: The question you need to ask when optimizing your life Why lifehacks should be taken in moderation How to use your own money  to hack your motivation   About Joseph: Joseph writes and teaches about digital communication and online communities. He’s an Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Northeastern University. He’s also served as a fellow and faculty associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard. His doctoral dissertation was on the history and collaborative culture of Wikipedia. Joseph has appeared in media including The Economist and The New York Times.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep400 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Legendary soccer player Kristine Lilly and researcher Dr. John Gillis share the 13 tactics of a powerhouse team, whether in sports or business.   You'll Learn: The 13 tactics that make a powerhouse team The most common mistakes teams make How to build trust in a team   About Kristine Kristine Lilly is an expert on effective teamwork. She consults with organizations, providing lessons gleaned from her remarkable career as a professional athlete. Lilly played midfielder for the United States Women’s National Soccer Team for over twenty-three years. This included five FIFA World Cups and three Olympic Games. She was inducted into the US Olympic Hall of Fame in 2012 and the US Soccer Hall of Fame in 2014. Before that, she won four national championships at The University of North Carolina. Kristine lives outside Boston with her husband, David Heavey, a Brookline firefighter. They “team together” to raise two amazing daughters, Sidney and Jordan.   About John Dr. John Gillis, Jr. facilitates executive leadership development using a dynamic business simulation for LeadershipX. As a management consultant, he has worked for IBM, Accenture, Center for Creative Leadership, and The Conference Board. He did his doctoral work at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education and Wharton Business School. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife Lynette and their four children: Jack, Rylan, Caroline, and Mary Claire.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep435 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Turnaround artist Guy Bell shares hard-won wisdom on why and how to establish the right number of rules for teams.You’ll Learn:1) How modern businesses value processes over people2) The problem with budgets3) Guy’s process for people buildingAbout GuyGuy Bell is an executive with decades of experience turning around struggling businesses. He’s also started up new businesses, acquired and on-boarded companies and led green field growth. He has held leadership roles in a wide variety of organizations, including equity-backed investments, public-traded companies and family-owned businesses.In each of these situations, Guy challenged himself with one simple question: “How can I empower my team to meet their full potential?”Guy is the author of Unlearning Leadership, which was named one of 10 leadership books that should be on your radar in 2019 by Inc Magazine.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsored Message: ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hireGuy’s website: guypbell.comGuy’s book: Unlearning LeadershipGuy’s email: guypiercebell1@gmail.comConcept: Four Rules of FlightConcept: Day 1, Day 2Book: The Innovation BlindspotBook: Utopia for RealistsView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep434See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.