How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Maxie McCoy advises dropping the grand plan of your life in favor of simpler questions to move you forward.   You'll Learn: Two exercises for discerning your direction Why you should keep a gratitude journal Five wise questions to ask your support network   About Maxie: Maxie McCoy is a writer and speaker obsessed with giving women the tools they need to believe in themselves. She writes weekly inspiration on maxiemccoy.com, and is the host and executive producer of the live-audience show Let Her Speak. She specializes in creating meaningful offline experiences for top brands and conferences. Her work has been featured on Good Morning America, Bustle, Fortune, TheSkimm, INC, Business Insider, Yahoo, Marie Claire, GlassDoor, The Huffington Post, Women's Health and many others.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep334 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Executive Dean Doris Savron highlights appealing opportunities and best practices for enhancing your career through online education. This episode is sponsored by University of Phoenix. You’ll Learn: The differences between certificate and degree programs Key trends on evolving fields with interesting opportunities Pro tips for finishing courses you start—and retaining the knowledge About Doris Doris Savron is the executive dean of the College of Health Professions, College of Education and College of Humanities and Sciences at University of Phoenix. Her career spans 20 years in healthcare, information technology and academia. Prior to joining the University, Savron spent 10 years in leadership roles in healthcare operations, rehabilitation services and information technology consulting. She holds a master of business administration from Cleveland State University and is completing her doctorate in health administration from University of Phoenix.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep332 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Josselyne Herman Saccio opens up about creating your own context and communicating honestly for a more productive workplace.   You'll Learn: What most people get wrong about communication The danger of scapegoating How to get productive outcomes out of your team   About Josselyne: Josselyne Herman-Saccio is a communication expert with Landmark, a personal and professional growth, training and development company that's had more than 2.4 million people use its programs to cause breakthroughs in their personal lives as well as in their communities, generating more than 100,000 community projects around the world. In The Landmark Forum, Landmark's flagship program, people cause breakthroughs in their performance, communication, relationships and overall satisfaction in life.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep331 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dusty Staub shares seven acts of courage and how to apply them wisely to your work.   You'll Learn: The three biggest lacks of courage in the workplace The problem with being nice Finding and liberating others’ purpose, passion, and power   About Dusty: Robert “Dusty” Staub has worked for over 30 years with executives, families, and communities as well as with private and public companies. He has trained and coached executives and teams in creating high performance outcomes. Dusty has been a pioneer in the process of creating systemic accountability by aligning leadership and group behaviors with strategy to produce bottom-line results.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep329   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kimberly White breaks down why seeing people as people dramatically increases productivity at work and in life.   You'll Learn:   What you miss when you see people as objects How seeing people as people turbocharges problem-solving Three ways to change the way you perceive people     About Kimberly Kimberly White is the perpetually amused mother of some very theatrical children, and the lucky wife of the funniest person she’s ever known. Her nine months of research for The Shift included dozens of hours working alongside nursing home employees in offices, showers, vans, patient rooms, kitchens, and one very creepy basement. Kimberly earned a degree in philosophy, studying under C. Terry Warner and serving as his longtime research assistant. She was editor of her department’s undergraduate philosophy journal and copy editor for Epoche: A Journal for the History of Philosophy. She has also worked for the Arbinger Institute as a group instructor and as a first-draft editor of Leadership and Self-Deception. Kimberly’s family recently moved from Harlem to the village of Pawnee, Illinois, where they have gloried in mid-western sunsets and accumulated pets at an alarming rate.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep323 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Legendary copywriter Michel Fortin shares how to be more persuasive in any environment and situation. You’ll Learn:1) The platinum rule for persuasion2) The OATH formula to better know the people you need to persuade3) The ‘so-that’ technique to bridge arguments and persuade peopleAbout MichelMichel is currently Director of Communications at SEO TWIST, Inc., a full-service digital marketing agency that’s also a Premier Google Partner, Facebook Partner, and Shopify Partner. He manages a portfolio of 47 client accounts ranging from small businesses to multinationals. He’s also President and co-owner of Supportibles, Inc. (formerly Workaholics4Hire), an outsourced customer support solutions and backoffice business process services provider.He leads a team of three managers and 22 support staff, as well as over 200 part-time virtual assistants and remote workers. They handle an average volume of over 15,000 support cases daily with clients in a variety of industries and verticals. He’s also responsible for building the clientbase, developing strategic marketing plans, and implementing business growth campaigns.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsored message: Learn a new language with babbelInternet Marketer: John ReeseAuthor: Dr. Tony AlessandraCopywriting Coach: David GarfinkelPsychology Theory: Zeigarnik effectBook: Breakthrough Advertising by Eugene SchwartzWebsite: SEOTwist.comWebsite: Supportibles.comView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep322. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Mamie Kanfer Stewart, author and expert on effective meetings, as she shares her insights on transforming meeting culture. Discover how to tactfully decline unnecessary meetings and learn ideal alternatives to boost collaboration. Mamie emphasizes the importance of clear outcomes, right participants, and innovative tools for real-time engagement. She also dives into effective note-taking for transparency and making meetings meaningful. Prepare to redefine your approach to meetings and turn them into productive opportunities!

Anne Sugar shares how she’s helped high potential individuals command executive presence.   You'll Learn: The two key components of building trust Ninja tactics that help you read a room Power questions that provoke solutions   About Anne: Anne Sugar is an executive coach and speaker who has advised top leaders at companies including TripAdvisor, Sanofi Genzyme, and Havas. Anne serves as an executive coach for Harvard Business School Executive Education and has guest lectured at MIT.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep320 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bradley R. Staats discusses the essentials of dynamic learning, the best practices of a compelling learner, and the value of mistakes and asking questions.You’ll Learn:The 4 elements of dynamic learningHow we are our own worst enemy when learningHow to reframe how you think about mistakesAbout BradleyBradley R. Staats is the author of Never Stop Learning: Stay Relevant, Reinvent Yourself, and Thrive, and is an associate professor of operations at the University of North Carolina’s Kenan Flagler Business School. His research examines how individuals, teams, and organizations can learn to improve their operational performance to build a competitive advantage, integrating work in operations management and organizational behavior to clarify how and under what conditions individuals, teams, and organizations can learn at their best.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsored message: ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hireBook: Never Stop Learning by Bradley StaatsResearch: Sticking With What (Barely) Worked: A Test of Outcome BiasResearch: Action bias among elite soccer goalkeepers: The case of penalty kicksResearch: Making Experience Count: The Role of Reflection in Individual LearningResearch: Commuting as Role Transitions: How Trait Self-Control and Work-related ProspectionOffset Negative Effects of Lengthy CommutesBook: The Once and Future King by T.H. WhiteResearch: How Best-Self Activation Influences Emotions, Physiology and Employment RelationshipsBook: Creativity Inc. by Ed Catmull and Amy WallaceView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep319. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Megan Lyons, from The Lyons’ Share Wellness, cuts through the clutter of health and nutrition advice to offer simple, powerful solutions to feeling more brilliantly energized everyday.   You'll Learn: Surprising insights that come from keeping a food journal The difference proper hydration makes – and how much water you should actually be drinking daily How to prepare energizing meals with minimal kitchen time   About Megan: Founder and owner of The Lyons’ Share Wellness, Megan Lyons is deeply passionate about inspiring others to feel their healthiest and happiest. Megan is the author of “Start Here: 7 Easy, Diet-Free Steps to Achieve Your Ultimate Health and Happiness,” a Top 10 Amazon Bestseller in Nutrition. Megan holds degrees and certifications from Harvard University, Northwestern University, and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and is a candidate for a Masters in Holistic Nutrition. She lectures widely at hospitals, corporations, and organizations. When she’s not health coaching, you can find her working out, teaching fitness classes, cooking, reading, traveling, and cheering on the Dallas Mavericks.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep318 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.