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082: Why You Might Not Need to be a Manager with Mark Allen Nov 07, 2016

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Professor and author Mark Allen presents different opportunities to climb the corporate ladder, even if you don’t want to be a manager.

You’ll Learn:

1. Alternatives to the traditional managerial track

2. Why going for manager may not be optimal…even if you’re a top performer

3. Means of valuing your team in the workplace

About Mark

Dr. Mark Allen is an educator, speaker, consultant, and author who specializes in talent management and corporate universities. He is the author of Aha Moments in Talent Management and the co-author and editor of The Next Generation of Corporate Universities, and The Corporate University Handbook. He has also written numerous articles in practitioner and academic publications.

Mark is a professor at Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management. He is also a senior faculty member of the Human Capital Institute, a senior associate with the Kiely Group, and has taught for Vatel University and the American Management Association.

Items Mentioned in this Show:

Book: Aha Moments in Talent Management: A Business Fable With Practical Exercisesby Mark Allen
Book: The One Thing You Need to Know… About Great Managing, Great Leading, and Sustained Individual Success by Marcus Buckingham
Book: The Smartest Guys in the Room: The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enronby Bethany McLean & Peter Elkind
Website: Prezi
Email: mark.allen@pepperdine.edu

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081: Lessons from Thousands of Employee Observation Hours with Dave Nevogt Nov 04, 2016

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Dave Nevogt’s company Hubstaff earns its revenue from observing how people work. Here’s what he has learned about workers’ best practices along the way.

You’ll Learn:

Two questions to ask yourself before handing over your deliverables
One quick trick to get 1,000 LinkedIn connections in 60 minutes
An improved approach to initiating tasks that delights managers and stretches employees

About Dave

Dave Nevogt is the co-founder of Hubstaff.com which helps virtual teams communicate better through automatic time tracking and activity tracking. He’s been running online businesses since he was 23, and now manages a team of 30 remote employees. Dave has been honored as one of Indianapolis’s top 40 under 40 entrepreneurs, and focuses on teaching others to manage remote teams. His writing can be found here.

Items Mentioned in this Show:

Software: Hubstaff
Software: Basecamp
Software: Trello
Software: Asana
Software: Rapportive
Software: Pivotal Tracker
Book: The 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch

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080: Finding and Doing the One Thing with Jay Papasan Nov 02, 2016

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Author Jay Papasan helps to zero in on that one thing that matters most. You'll Learn: 1. The key question you must ask yourself to unlock your “one thing” About Jay Jay Papasan is the co-author of the bestseller The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results with Gary Keller. He also worked as an editor at Harper-Collins Publishers. Jay also co-owns a successful real estate team affiliated with Keller Williams Realty with his wife Wendy in Austin, Texas. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep80 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

079: Intentional Scheduling with Jeff Sanders Oct 31, 2016

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Podcaster and speaker Jeff Sanders offers pro-tips to reaching your grandest goals, one good morning at a time. You'll Learn 3 best practices that will sustain your energy all day Perspectives on when to handle email How to conquer your ultimate goal, one quarter at a time About Jeff Jeff Sanders is a keynote speaker, creator of the 47 Strategies Productivity Self-Assessment, and author of the best-selling and award-winning book on productivity, The 5 AM Miracle: Dominate Your Day Before Breakfast. Jeff is also the host of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast, which has ranked #1 in iTunes in the Self-Help and Business categories, been nominated for 4 Podcast Awards, and exceeded 3 million downloads. He is a 10-time marathon runner, personal development junkie, and passionate raw vegan. Every week you can find Jeff writing and speaking at JeffSanders.com. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep79 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

078: Getting Your Voice Heard with Libsyn’s Rob Walch Oct 28, 2016

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We got “meta” with Podcasting Hall of Famer Rob Walch who shares principles of successful podcasters that apply to the workplace.

You’ll Learn:

Pro-tips on nailing your presentations
How to bolster your communication by forgetting yourself
Why you should start your own podcast right now

About Rob

Rob Walch was inducted into the Podcasting Hall of Fame in 2016. Rob Walch saved his life, marriage, and career with podcasting. Rob is the Vice President of Podcaster Relations for Libsyn (LSYN). Prior to joining Libsyn in 2007, he was President and founder of podCast411, Inc. Rob is co-author of the book Tricks of the Podcasting Masters an editors pick as a Top 10 Reference book by Amazon.com. Rob was listed as the 5th most influential person in podcasting according to the book “Podcasting for Dummies”.

Items Mentioned in this Show:

Podcast: podCast411
Podcast: Today in iOS
Podcast: Sisters of Flow
Podcast: Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History
Podcast: Lore
Podcast: Revolutions
Podcast: School of Podcasting
Podcast: Manager Tools
App: Evernote
App: SoundSoap

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077: Positive Responses for Positive Results with Maura Sweeney Oct 26, 2016

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Ambassador of Happiness Maura Sweeney paves the way to more productive outcomes in the workplace by creating a happier environment.

You’ll Learn:

Effective remedies for stress addiction
Methods to countering a negative environment
How to turn your adversaries into allies by challenging while advocating

About Maura

Podcaster, international speaker, Huffington Post contributor and creator of the Foundations of Happiness eCourse, Maura Sweeney guides others on the path of “Living Happy – Inside Out.” Armed with decades of experience as a law school “escapee”, a corporate manager and a home schooling mom, Maura launched out at midlife to pursue her dream vocation. A world traveler and trademarked Ambassador of Happiness®, Maura is a popular media guest sharing unifying “good news” perspectives with the world.

Items Mentioned in this Show:

Website: Maura4U.com
Book: The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor
Book: Favorite Happiness Quotes by Maura Sweeney
Course: Foundations of Happiness
Podcast: Maura Sweeney: Living Happy Inside Out
TV Series: Nathan for You

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076: Career Acceleration with Comparably’s Jason Nazar Oct 24, 2016

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Comparably co-founder and CEO Jason Nazar shines a light on employer and employee best practices. You'll Learn Two big mistakes that are stopping you from advancing in your career Guidance in your search for finding and keeping mentors Two transformational questions that you should ask yourself everyday About Jason Jason Nazar is one of the most active tech entrepreneurs and investors in southern California, and is a popular contributor for Wall Street Journal, Forbes, INC, and Business Insider. He’s founder/CEO of Comparably, an online platform that makes workplace compensation and culture dramatically more transparent. Prior to Comparably, he founded Docstoc -- the largest small business content site with over 50 million members -- before he sold it to Intuit in 2013 for a reported $50M. Named one of the most admired CEOs by the Los Angeles Business Journal, Jason is currently Entrepreneur in Residence for the City of Los Angeles, appointed by Mayor Garcetti. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep76 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

075: Developing Your Intuition with Lynn Robinson Oct 21, 2016

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Intuition expert Lynn Robinson shows how to access the wisdom of your gut.

You’ll Learn:

Scientific discoveries about neurons in your stomach and why they matter
Ways to stop intuition-killers when brainstorming in a group
Checks and balances so you’re not going astray with intuition

About Lynn

Lynn Robinson is one of America’s leading experts on the topic of intuition and has been sought out internationally for her advice on the topic. She’s the author of Put Your Intuition to Work. She’s a popular and widely recognized author and speaker who works with businesses and individuals as a trusted advisor, offering valuable insights into goals, decisions and strategies.

Her books have been translated into more than a dozen languages. She’s been featured in the Boston Globe, USA Today, and the Chicago Tribune, and has been a guest on many national radio and television programs, including ABC and Fox News.

Items Mentioned in this Show:

Website: Lynn Robinson
Book: Put Your Intuition to Work by Lynn Robinson
Book: How To Listen To Your Inner CEO by Lynn Robinson
Book: Six Ways to Supercharge Your Intuition by Lynn Robinson
Book: Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers
Book: Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell
Book: The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy
Website: Full Slate
Facebook: Lynn A. Robinson
Twitter: Lynn A. Robinson

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074: Building Championship Teams with Thomas Mangum Oct 19, 2016

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Inspiring team-builder Thomas Mangum shares what it REALLY takes to have a championship team. You'll Learn The three key ingredients of a championship team. The basic two-part equation for modeling champions. How to turn breakdowns into breakthroughs. About Thomas Thomas draws on over 30 years of experience helping leading companies build championship teams that win. His client roster includes Boeing, Cisco, Oracle, Sony, Shell, DuPont, Northrop Grumman, Liberty Mutual, Johnson & Johnson, Volkswagen, Bose and many more. As a dynamic speaker, a memorable facilitator, and provocative coach, he draws on diverse experiences as an entrepreneur, military interrogator, and radio show host. Thomas is known for his team-building training that he brings to world-class brands across the globe. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep74 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

073: Leading Change with Dr. John Kotter Oct 17, 2016

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Professor John Kotter walks through the essential components of successful change. You’ll Learn The eight critical steps for sparking change in your organization How you can test drive ideas for your organization at a lower risk How you can find inspiring mentors About John Regarded by many as the worldwide authority on leadership and change, Dr. John Kotter is a New York Times best-selling author, award winning business and management thought leader, business entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, and Harvard Professor. His ideas and books, as well as the company he founded, Kotter International, have helped mobilize people around the world to better lead organizations and their own lives, in an era of increasingly rapid change. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep73 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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