How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Alex Grodnik shares why he loves hearing no, how to respond rejection, and what to do when being ghosted.   You'll Learn: Why no is not the end but only the beginning The prescription to overcome your fear of rejection How to reframe a no   About Alex: Alex began his career as an analyst at JPMorgan Private Bank. After completing the program, he moved into investment banking at Houlihan Lokey in their restructuring group. Alex went on to work at a pioneering digital media firm before getting his MBA at UCLA Anderson. Alex grew up in Park City, Utah and loves to ski and golf.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep276 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mary Abbajay shares how to manage up, understand who your boss is, and adapt to different personality types.You’ll Learn:1) One tiny, yet powerful, thing you can do to differentiate yourself from 99% of employees2) Obstacles to managing up3) Strategies for dealing with difficult bossesAbout MaryMary Abbajay is the president and co-founder of Careerstone Group, LLC, a woman-owned, full service organizational and leadership development consultancy that delivers leading-edge talent and organizational development solutions to the public and private sectors. She currently serves on the regional Market President’s Board of BB&T Bank. She was Chairman of the Board for Leadership Greater Washington where she led the adult Signature program, the Youth Leadership Program and the Rising Leaders Program. Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsored message: Abby Connect answers your calls when you can’t.Mary on Twitter: @maryabbajayWebsite: Careerstone GroupBook: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale HurstonCompany: Toledo LoungeThe Pomodoro TechniqueView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep275. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Edmonds returns to talk about crafting a culture of civility in the workplace.You’ll Learn:1) Troubling research pointing to incivility on the rise2) The 3 Ds that destroy civility3) A reframe on blameAbout ChrisChris Edmonds is a sought-after speaker, author, and executive consultant who is the founder and CEO of The Purposeful Culture Group. After a 15-year executive career leading high performing teams, Chris began his consulting company in 1990. He has also served as a senior consultant with The Ken Blanchard Companies since 1995. Chris is one of Inc. Magazine’s 100 Great Leadership Speakers and was a featured presenter at SXSW 2015.Chris is the author of the The Culture Engine, the best seller Leading At A Higher Level with Ken Blanchard, and five other books. Chris’ blog, podcasts, research, and videos can be found at Driving Results Through Culture. Thousands of followers enjoy his daily quotes on organizational culture, servant leadership, and workplace inspiration on Twitter at @scedmonds. Visit his website at www.drivingresultsthroughculture.com. Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsored message: Abby Connect answers your calls when you can’t.Chris’ Website: DrivingResultsThroughCulture.comChris’ Book: The Culture EngineChris’ prior episode: 149: Getting Consistently Good Behavior with S. Chris EdmondsBook: The One Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard & Spencer JohnsonBook: The Optimistic Workplace by Shawn MurphyView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep274. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Korn Ferry’s CEO Gary Burnison talks about the importance of learning agility and areas to consider when evaluating a potential job offer.   You'll Learn: Which skills predict success--and which are 200X harder to develop than others New rules of thumb on timelines that suggest “job hopping” vs “getting stale” Why happiness is central to your career strategy   About Gary: Gary D. Burnison is the Chief Executive Officer of Korn Ferry, the preeminent global people, and organizational advisory firm. Korn Ferry helps leaders, organizations, and societies succeed by releasing the full power and potential of people. Its nearly 7,000 colleagues deliver services through Korn Ferry and its Hay Group and Futurestep divisions. Mr. Burnison is also a member of the Firm’s Board of Directors.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep273   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ryan Carson, CEO and Founder of Treehouse, shares insights on effective learning strategies and the pivotal role of grit. He discusses the discomfort that accompanies acquiring new skills and emphasizes that practical experience often outweighs formal education. Carson also highlights the importance of personal motivation in tech careers and advocates for embracing learning challenges. Additionally, he offers productivity tips using bullet journals and morning routines, all while redefining success as mastery of skills over degrees.

Jason Treu shows how to encourage strong and meaningful connections.You’ll Learn:1) Easy ways to facilitate more meaningful connections at work2) How to address your blindspots more quickly3) Questions to cultivate empathyAbout JasonJason is a top business and executive coach. He’s a leading expert on human behavior, influence, sales, networking and leadership. At the heart of his strategy is the understanding that people and your relationships are your true “wealth.” Everything we accomplish in life is with or through other people.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsored Message: Document Standard Operating Procedures with SweetProcessJason’s Website: JasonTreu.comList of questions from the Arthur Aron study as published in The New York TimesAuthor: Maya AngelouAuthor: Brené BrownView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep271. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scott Mautz introduces the nine anti-muses and provides strategies for regaining inspiration at work.   You'll Learn: The difference between inspiration and motivation The nine anti-muses that drain inspiration from your work life Five ways to reframe the fear of failure   About Scott: Scott Mautz is a popular keynote speaker and author of "Find the Fire: Ignite Your Inspiration and Make Work Exciting Again". He's a Procter & Gamble veteran who successfully ran several of the company’s largest multi-billion dollar businesses. He's the CEO of Profound Performance LLC (a keynote, coaching, and training company), teaches at Indiana University, and has been named a "Top 50 Leadership Innovator" by Inc., where he also writes a weekly column for the national publication. He’s appeared in Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur, and many other national publications and podcasts.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep270 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#1 Medium writer Benjamin Hardy makes the case for why and how to shape our environments to support success.   You'll Learn: How to use the sunk cost fallacy to your advantage The definition of a forcing function and how to apply them at work Why pen and paper beats digital journaling   About Benjamin: Since late 2015, Benjamin has been the #1 writer on Medium.com. Ben’s writing focuses on self-improvement, motivation, and entrepreneurship. His writing is fueled by personal experiences, self-directed education, and formal education. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at Clemson University. His research focuses on the psychological differences of wannabe entrepreneurs and actual entrepreneurs (dreamers vs. doers).   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep269 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former undercover detective and Big Brother winner Derrick Levasseur teaches you how to make use of his detective undercover skills in workplace environments to succeed in your job or profession and win life’s game.   You'll Learn: How to identify 5 key profiles of people in the workplace How to motivate different kinds of people, differently How to use silence to extract additional information   About Derrick: Derrick Levasseur is an investigator, author, speaker, and TV personality, with a demonstrated history of working in law enforcement and the entertainment industry. Derrick is a former undercover detective and the winner of his season of the TV series Big Brother.   He’s been called one of the best to have ever played the game. Derrick specializes in using and sharing undercover techniques in real-world applications.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep268 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tara Mohr, a leadership and well-being coach and author of the acclaimed book *Playing Big*, delves into the dynamics of self-doubt and fear. She explains how our inner critic links to primal safety instincts and offers practical tools to face it. Tara shares the distinction between two types of fear—pachad, a misleading anticipatory fear, and yirah, a sacred awe of greatness. By consulting our inner mentor, she encourages listeners to be loyal to their dreams and take bold actions toward their aspirations.