How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Mother and daughter team Lisa and Elizabeth McLeod share their mindset of taking the reins and leading yourself towards meaningful success at work.You’ll Learn:1) Key questions to ask yourself for better self-assessment2) A mindset that will make you enjoy your job more3) Why to view your peers as colleagues instead of competitorsAbout Lisa & ElizabethLisa McLeod is a keynote speaker, author, and consultant who espouses the “noble purpose” approach. She has served clients ranging from Apple to Peterbilt Trucks. She is the author of four books on leadership, sales, and personal development. She is also the sales leadership expert for Forbes.com, and she has appeared on NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, Oprah.com, and Good Morning America.Elizabeth McLeod is the vice president of client services at McLeod & More, Inc. Elizabeth manages projects for clients like Google and Hootsuite.Items Mentioned in this Show:The McLeod’s business: McLeod & MoreLisa’s Book: Leading with Noble PurposeLynda Course: Leading YourselfBook: Give and Take by Adam GrantBook: Friend & Foe by Adam GalinskyBook: The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott PeckView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep206. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Craig Ross explains what is required in order to do big things and how teams can attain epic impact.You’ll Learn:1) The 3 decisions required in order to do big things2) The 3 enemies of fulfillment3) How to guide the energy of your team toward achieving big thingsAbout CraigCraig W. Ross is a facilitator, coach, author, speaker and CEO of Verus Global. For 20 years Craig has partnered with c-suite executives and leadership teams across numerous industries in global organizations, such as P&G, Alcon, Oceaneering, Cigna, Nestle, Universal, Ford, and other Fortune 100 companies. Combining a passion for uniting people and a conviction that organizations achieve extraordinary things through teams, Craig delivers practical and real-world expertise to those he serves.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsor: TextExpander, the productivity multiplierCraig’s Book: Do Big Things with Angela Paccione and Victoria RobertsCraig’s company: verusglobal.comBook: The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan HolidayBook: Focus by Daniel GolemanBook: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanBook: The Fifth Discipline by Peter SengeTool: Energy MapView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep205. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robert Sutton shares his expertise on confronting, coping with, and forgiving the jerks at work.   You'll Learn: Internal mind tricks to help you cope with jerks How to use The Benjamin Franklin Effect to win over jerks How and when to fight back   About Robert: Robert Sutton is Professor of Management Science and Engineering at Stanford University.  He co-founded the Stanford Technology Ventures Program (and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (“the d school”).  He is a Fellow at IDEO, Senior Scientist at Gallup, and an advisor to McKinsey & Company.  Sutton studies organizational change, leadership, innovation, and workplace dynamics.  He has published over 150 articles and chapters and written seven books. Sutton’s latest book is The “Jerk”hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Educational entrepreneur Simon T. Bailey shares tactics to take control of the steering wheel of your career.You’ll Learn:1) Key habits that get influential colleagues talking you up2) Why to take the projects no one else wants3) Five questions to help you bounce back from any setbackAbout SimonSimon T. Bailey is the CEO of Simon T. Bailey International, a premium education company specializing in creating learning and development content. He has worked with over 1,500 organizations and has impacted more than 2 million people through his presentations and seminars in 45 countries worldwide. Some of his clients include AT&T, IBM, MasterCard, Microsoft, and Toyota. Prior to founding his company, Simon worked in the hospitality and tourism industry for 20 years and was sales director and new business development director for the world-renowned Disney Institute based at Walt Disney World Resort. Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsor: TextExpander, the productivity multiplierSimon’s Website: SimonTBailey.comSimon’s Book: Brilliant LivingSimon’s article: “Disney, I Quit!” (5 Lessons I Learned After Firing Myself) Book: Play Bigger by Al Ramadan, Dave Peterson, Christopher Lochhead and Kevin ManeyBook: The Student Leader’s Field Guide  by Pete MockaitisPast episode: 100: “Going there” with (Uncle!) Topper SteinmanApp: FlipboardView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep203. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Talent guru Don Hutcheson shares how to better know yourself in order to select jobs that optimally align to your talents.   You'll Learn: Approaches to get more insight into your unique talents How to break out of your bubble and expand your perspective The seven ways people get stuck   About Don: Don Hutcheson is a lifelong entrepreneur, inventor, author and coach. He hosts the daily podcast: “Discover Your Talent—Do What You Love,” which he created to help people find their true talents and use them to build a career of success, satisfaction and freedom. He’s never had a “boss” and has created 6 innovative companies in advertising, publishing, coaching and career planning—and now on the Internet—over the last 40 years.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep202 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plasticity Labs co-founder Jennifer Moss shares how to build psychological fitness to deal with workplace challenges.You’ll Learn:1) Research insights into what impacts happiness at work2) The critical ingredient called the “granddaddy” of happiness3) Two minute exercises that slash stress and enhance effectivenessAbout JenniferHonored as the 2016 Canadian Business Innovator of the Year, Jennifer Moss and her groundbreaking work on the power of happiness are transforming hundreds of schools and companies. Moss is the Cofounder of Plasticity Labs, a tech company that provides organizations with the tools to tap into employee sentiment and increase workplace happiness.Moss is the author of Unlocking Happiness at Work and also the Cofounder of The HERO Generation, a non-profit that is implementing Moss’ gratitude-based HERO model in schools with the aim of decreasing teacher and student stress and increasing well-being and performance.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsor: TextExpander, the productivity multiplierJennifer’s Book: Unlocking Happiness at WorkJennifer’s Website: PlasticityLabs.comBook: The Happiness Advantage by Shawn AchorBook: The Book Thief by Markus ZusakView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep201. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Venture capitalist Anthony Tjan makes the performance case for character and values–revealing how to identify and cultivate more at work.You’ll Learn:1) The benefits of cultivating goodness2) How to discern someone’s character and values upfront3) Approaches to check yourself on the cultivation of your character and valuesAbout AnthonyAnthony Tjan has been at the forefront of transformational change across organizations he has either built or advised, as well as a strategic counsellor to several leaders and public personalities. He is a New York Times bestselling author and serves as CEO of the Cue Ball Group – a people-first venture investment firm and is also the co-founder and chairman of MiniLuxe, a retail services brand looking to revolutionize the nail salon industry.Items Mentioned in this Show:Anthony’s website: www.aboutgoodpeople.comAnthony’s book: Good People Anthony’s book: Hearts, Smarts, Guts, and LuckAnthony’s company: Cue BallBook: Good to Great by Jim CollinsBook: The Corner Office by Adam BryantPodcast episode: 030: Optimal Practices for Prioritizing, Hiring, and Relating with ghSMART’s Randy StreetView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep200.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Productivity podcaster Erik Fisher shares how to optimally manage your energy throughout the day to improve productivity while avoiding overloads and burn-outs.   You'll Learn: How to manage your energy for peak productivity The power of hydration Why shorter to-do lists beat longer ones.   About Erik Erik is a Productivity Author, Podcaster, Speaker and Coach. He talks with real people who practically implement productivity strategies in their professional and personal lives. You'll be refreshed and inspired after hearing how others fail and succeed at daily productivity and continue to lead successful and meaningful lives.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep199 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BedJet inventor Mark Aramli talks about the essential next steps to turn an aha moment into real-world success.You’ll Learn:1) The best time to work on your big ideas2) The “two pizza” rule for great collaborations3) A key strategy for convincing executives to buy-inAbout MarkMark Aramli is the inventor and principal engineer for the patent-pending BedJet CCS. Mark’s first engineering role was at United Technologies, builder of the space suit for NASA. His engineering responsibilities included the space suit primary life support system (PLSS), specifically elements relating to heating, cooling and climactic comfort of the interior space suit environment for the astronauts. Items Mentioned in this Show:TV Show: Mark’s episode on Shark TankMark’s invention and company: BedJetBook: The Art of War by Sun TzuBook: Influence by Robert CialdiniBook: Pre-suasion by Robert CialdiniView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep198.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Personal finance podcaster Joe Saul-Sehy lets us in on the secrets to making more money, handling it properly, and watching it grow.   You'll Learn: The first key to making more money Important benefits that you might have overlooked The top money management lesson that rich people use   About Joe: Before starting Stacking Benjamins Joe Saul-Sehy was a financial planner for 16 years and a media representative for one of nation's biggest financial companies. He leads a team of people who are located across the United States. He communicates difficult concepts in a way that makes them accessible to the average person. He also gives presentations at major companies and to large audiences. Joe is a huge fan of exceptional customer service and loves to model companies like Disney, Nordstrom and Cherry Republic.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep197 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.