How to Be Awesome at Your Job

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1054: Maximizing Your Pipelines and Funnels of Opportunity with Kara Smith Brown May 01, 2025

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Kara Smith Brown shares principles from her storied B2B sales career that help every professional make the most of their opportunities.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) How and why to think of your career like a funnel

2) Why “maybes” are more dangerous than “no’s”

3) How to develop and share a unique point of view that gets you noticed

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— ABOUT KARA —

Kara Smith Brown, LeadCoverage CEO and Founder, is a recognized supply chain, logistics, and technology thought leader. Her book, The Revenue Engine: Fueling a B2B High Octane Pipeline, is an Amazon Bestseller and offers readers effective revenue-generating strategies. Kara is a thought leader in the supply chain and go to market industries. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and two daughters.

• Book: The Revenue Engine: Fueling a B2B High Octane Pipeline

• Website: KaraSmithBrown.com

• Website: LeadCoverage.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Book: Go for No! Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get Thereby Richard Fenton and Andrea Waltz

• Book: The Four Conversations: A New Model for Selling Expertise by Blair Enns

• Book: The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers―Straight Talk on the Challenges of Entrepreneurshipby Ben Horowitz

• Past episode: 016: Going for No with Andrea Waltz

• Tool: HubSpot

• Tool: Crystal Knows

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1053: How to Create Win-Win Workplaces with Dr. Angela Jackson Apr 28, 2025

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Dr. Angela Jackson reveals how practices that help employees thrive translate into enhanced business results.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) What’s really driving disengagement at work

2) How the social contract of work has changed

3) The best way to get your boss’ support

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— ABOUT ANGELA —

Dr. Angela Jackson, a Workplace Futurist and ESG expert, is at the forefront of reshaping the future of work. As a lecturer at Harvard University on leadership and organizational change and as the founder of Future Forward Strategies, a labor market intelligence and strategy firm, she collaborates with Fortune 500 companies, growth-stage startups, and policymakers, offering valuable research and insights into the ever-evolving landscape of work.

As a subject matter expert in the future of work and learning, Dr. Jackson is widely published in leading journals, including Fast Company, Fortune, Forbes, Newsweek, Harvard Business Review, and Stanford Social Innovation Review, and has spoken at numerous conferences, including the Economist, Wall Street Journal, and TED conferences. Her forthcoming book, The Win-Win Workplace: How Thriving Employees Drive Bottom-Line Success, releases on March 11, 2025.

• Book: "The Win-Win Workplace: How Thriving Employees Drive Bottom-Line Success" (website)

• Website: WinWinSummit.org, happening in Chicago on May 5-6, 2025

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Report: 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer

• Book: Outrageous Openness: Letting the Divine Take the Lead by Tosha Silver

• Past episode: 418: Separating Your Self-Worth from Your Productivity with Rahaf Harfoush

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1052: Building Better Relationships through Radical Listening with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener Apr 24, 2025

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Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener shares powerful insights on how to listen well and deepen your connections.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) The hidden barriers to listening

2) Why we should interrupt more

3) The secret to handling disagreements better

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— ABOUT ROBERT —

Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is a researcher, author, and consultant with 75 peer-reviewed academic articles and has over 27,000 citations. His previous books include The Upside of Your Dark Side (New York Times Bestseller, 2014), and the 2007 PROSE Award winner, Happiness. He has presented keynotes to Lululemon, Deloitte, Humana, AARP, The World Bank, and others. In 2024, Thinkers50 named Robert one of the “50 Most Influential Executive Coaches in the World.” He lives in Portland, Oregon, where he enjoys drawing and rock climbing.

• Book:Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection, with Christian van Nieuwerburgh

• Website: IntentionalHappiness.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Book: Dracula by Bram Stoker

• Book: They Ask You Answer: A Revolutionary Approach to Inbound Sales, Content Marketing, and Today's Digital Consumer by Marcus Sheridan

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1051: Channeling Optimism as a Superpower with Sumit Paul-Choudhury Apr 21, 2025

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Sumit Paul-Choudhury shares the science behind optimism and why it gives people an advantage in the long term.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) The case for optimism

2) How to train your brain to become an optimist

3) How to direct your optimism to where you need it most

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— ABOUT SUMIT —

Sumit Paul-Choudhury writes, thinks, and dreams about science, technology, and the future. A former Editor-in-Chief of New Scientist, he trained as an astrophysicist, has worked as a financial journalist, and, at the London Business School, received a Sloan Fellowship in strategy and leadership. Currently, he devotes most of his time to his creative studio Alternity, which puts the ideas in this book into scientific and artistic practice. He lives and works in London.

• Book:The Bright Side: How Optimists Change the World, and How You Can Be One

• LinkedIn: Sumit Paul-Choudhury

• Website: Alternity.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• App: Roam Research

• Book: Candide by Voltaire

• Past episode: 992: How to Break Free from Cynicism and Reclaim Hope with Jamil Zaki

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1050: How to Shift Your Mood and Keep Your Cool with Dr. Ethan Kross Apr 17, 2025

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Ethan Kross shares simple, science-backed tools for managing your emotions.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) When avoidance is actually helpful

2) Effortless strategies for quickly shifting your mood

3) The emotional regulation framework used by the Navy SEALs

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— ABOUT ETHAN —

Ethan Kross, PhD, author of the national bestseller Chatter, is one of the world’s leading experts on emotion regulation. An award-winning professor in the University of Michigan’s top ranked Psychology Department and its Ross School of Business, he is the Director of the Emotion and Self-Control Laboratory.

Ethan has participated in policy discussion at the White House and has been interviewed about his research on CBS Evening News, Good Morning America, Anderson Cooper Full Circle, and NPR’s Morning Edition. His research has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, The New England Journal of Medicine, and Science. He completed his BA at the University of Pennsylvania and his PhD at Columbia University.

• Book: Shift: Managing Your Emotions--So They Don't Manage You

• Book: Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It

• Study: “Remotely administered non-deceptive placebos reduce COVID-related stress, anxiety, and depression” with Darwin A. Guevarra, Christopher T. Webster, Jade N. Moros, and Jason S. Moser

• Website: EthanKross.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Book: The Lincoln Letter: A Peter Fallon Novel (Peter Fallon and Evangeline Carrington) by William Martin

• Book: Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life by Susan David

• Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

• Book: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay: A Novel by Michael Chabon

• Past episode: 023: The Power of Workplace Humor with Michael Kerr

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1049: What Dyslexia Can Teach Us About Creativity, Problem Solving, and Critical Thinking with Kate Griggs Apr 14, 2025

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Kate Griggs discusses the untapped power of dyslexic thinking—and how professionals everywhere can harness it.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) Why dyslexia matters for everyone in the workplace

2) The surprising indicators that you may be dyslexic

3) How anyone can develop dyslexic thinking skills

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— ABOUT KATE —

Kate is a proud dyslexic thinker and has dedicated her career to shifting the narrative on Dyslexia and educating people on its strengths. She has written two best-selling books on Dyslexic Thinking, published by Penguin: This Is Dyslexia and Xtraordinary People, and has shared her wealth of expertise in Made By Dyslexia’s free training courses for schools and workplaces on Microsoft Learn and LinkedIn Learning. She is one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices and is also the host of the chart-topping podcast, Lessons In Dyslexic Thinking, and the presenter on the University of Dyslexic Thinking DyslexicU courses.

Her innovative approach to social change and advocacy has garnered global recognition, with major publications including BBC Morning Live, This Morning, and Harvard Business Review covering her efforts. Her powerful TED talk has also inspired countless individuals and organizations to rethink how they perceive Dyslexia.

• Book: This is Dyslexia

• Book: Xtraordinary People: Made By Dyslexia

• LinkedIn: Kate Griggs

• Website: MadeByDyslexia.org

• YouTube: Made By Dyslexia

• Podcast: Lessons in Dyslexic Thinking

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Study: “The Future of Jobs Report 2020” by the World Economic Forum

• Report: "Intelligence 5.0"

• Report: "The Value of Dyslexia"

• Book: A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future by Dan Pink

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1048: Transforming Insecurities into Strength and Action with Margie Warrell Apr 10, 2025

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Margie Warrell explores how to build the courage to move beyond fear and unlock new possibilities.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) How to identify your insecurities and overcome them

2) The two dimensions of courage

3) How to take action despite your fear

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— ABOUT MARGIE —

Margie Warrell is a five-time best-selling author, keynote speaker, leadership coach, and Forbes columnist. With twenty-five years of experience living and working around the world, she has dedicated her life to helping others overcome fear and unlock their potential.

From her humble beginnings on a small farm in rural Australia to her former role as a Senior Partner at Korn Ferry and Advisory Board member for the Forbes School of Business & Technology, Margie has learned that courage is essential for every worthwhile endeavor. A mother of four and an advocate for women's empowerment, she inspires others to live bravely and refuse to settle in any aspect of life.

• Book: The Courage Gap: 5 Steps to Braver Action

• LinkedIn: Margie Warrell

• Podcast: Live Brave Podcast

• Quiz: The Courage Quiz

• Website: MargieWarrell.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Book: The Road Less Traveled, Timeless Edition: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth by M. Scott Peck

• Past episode: 552: The Foundational Principle that Separates Good Leaders from Bad Ones with Pat Lencioni

• Past episode: 1034: Simple Shifts that Form Exceptional Teams with Keith Ferrazzi

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1047: How to Reignite Purpose, Happiness, and Motivation at Work with Jennifer Moss Apr 07, 2025

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Jennifer Moss gets to the heart of why so many are dissatisfied at work—and what we can do about it.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) The driving force behind our unhappiness at work

2) 20-minute practices that rebuild hope and morale

3) Why remote work isn’t the culprit for loneliness—and what is

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— ABOUT JENNIFER —

Jennifer Moss specializes in future-focused leadership development, expertly balancing employee well-being with performance. As an award-winning writer and internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, she specializes in transforming workplace culture using data-driven leadership strategies. She writes for Harvard Business Review, sat on the United Nations’ Global Happiness Council, wasnamed to the Thinkers50 radar, and has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, CNN, Marketplace, TIME, Fortune, Fast Company, and more. Her book The Burnout Epidemic tackled employee burnout and was among Thinkers50's "10 Best New Management Books for 2022."

• Book: Unlocking Happiness at Work: How a Data-driven Happiness Strategy Fuels Purpose, Passion and Performance

• Book: Why Are We Here?: Creating a Work Culture Everyone Wants

• HBR Article: "Let’s End Toxic Productivity"

• Website: Jennifer-Moss.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Study: World Happiness Report

• Researcher: Dr. William Fleming

• Book: A Little Life: A Novel by Hanya Yanagihara

• Book: Thanks!: How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier by Robert Emmons

• Previous episode: 201: How to be Happier at Work with Jennifer Moss

• Previous episode: 586: Insights on Working from Home’s Largest-Ever Experiment with Nicholas Bloom

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1046: Boosting Your Drive to Enjoy Sustainable Success with Molly Fletcher Apr 03, 2025

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Molly Fletcher reveals the key to building a career that’s sustainable and fulfilling.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) How to stop the negative self-talk and shift your mindset

2) Why burnout happens–and how to avoid it

3) Practical steps to build lasting resilience

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— ABOUT MOLLY —

Hailed as the “female Jerry Maguire” by CNN, Molly Fletcher made a name for herself as one of the first female sports agents. During her almost two-decade career, Molly negotiated over $500 million in contracts and represented over 300 of sports' biggest names.

Now as a World's Top 50 Keynote Speaker, she delivers her inspiring message to audiences around the world. She is the author of multiple books, and her latest book, Dynamic Drive, became an instant USA Today #1 Non-Fiction Bestseller.

• Book:Dynamic Drive: The Purpose-Fueled Formula for Sustainable Success

• Free Tool: Alignment Audit

• Podcast: Game Changers with Molly Fletcher

• Website: MollyFletcher.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Book: Off Balance on Purpose: Embrace Uncertainty and Create a Life You Love by Dan Thurmon

• Book: The Alchemistby Paulo Coelho

• Past episode: 883: How to Thrive in Uncertainty and Chaos with Dan Thurmon

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1045: How to Stop Overthinking and Build Mental Resilience with Joseph Nguyen Mar 31, 2025

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Joseph Nguyen discusses the hidden relationship between thinking and suffering—and offers a powerful framework for achieving peace of mind.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) How to spot and stop negative judgments

2) How to PAUSE overthinking

3) How to beat procrastination with SPA

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— ABOUT JOSEPH —

Joseph Nguyen is the author of the #1 international bestselling book, Don't Believe Everything You Think, which has been translated into 40+ languages. He is a writer who helps others realize who they truly are beyond their own thinking and conditioning to live an abundant life free from psychological and emotional suffering. When he's not busy petting his three cats that he's allergic to, he spends the rest of his time writing, teaching, speaking, and sharing timeless wisdom to help people discover their own divinity from within and how they are the answer they’ve been looking for their entire lives.

• Book: Don't Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is The Beginning & End Of Suffering (Beyond Suffering)

• Website: JosephNguyen.org

• YouTube: @itsjosephnguyen

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Study: "A Wandering Mind is an Unhappy One" by Matthew A. Killingsworth and Daniel T. Gilbert

• Book: Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success by Napoleon Hill

• Past episode: 429: A Navy SEAL’s Surprising Key to Building Unstoppable Teams: Caring

• Past episode: 1037: A Better Approach to Chasing Goals: Tiny Experiments with Anne-Laure Le Cunff

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