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437: Building the Resources for Resilience with Dr. Michael Ungar May 10, 2019

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Dr. Michael Ungar shares insights from his decades-long research into resilience to reveal that it’s not about your ruggedness, but rather your resources. You'll Learn: The true key to resilience A master checklist for upgrading your resilience How to change your mood by changing your environment About Michael: Dr. Ungar is a Family Therapist and Professor of Social Work at Dalhousie University where he holds a national Research Chair in Child, Family and Community Resilience. Dr. Ungar has published over 180 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on the subject of resilience and is the author of 15 books for mental health professionals, researchers, employers and parents. These include Change Your World: The Science of Resilience and the True Path to Success, a book for adults experiencing stress at work and at home. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep400 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

436: How to hack your time and motivation wisely--and when not to--with Joseph Reagle May 08, 2019

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Joseph Reagle shares handy research insights on hacking life optimally and safely. You'll Learn: The question you need to ask when optimizing your life Why lifehacks should be taken in moderation How to use your own money to hack your motivation About Joseph: Joseph writes and teaches about digital communication and online communities. He’s an Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Northeastern University. He’s also served as a fellow and faculty associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard. His doctoral dissertation was on the history and collaborative culture of Wikipedia. Joseph has appeared in media including The Economist and The New York Times. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep400 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

435: Building Trust and a Powerhouse Team with Kristine Lilly and Dr. John Gillis May 06, 2019

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Legendary soccer player Kristine Lilly and researcher Dr. John Gillis share the 13 tactics of a powerhouse team, whether in sports or business. You'll Learn: The 13 tactics that make a powerhouse team The most common mistakes teams make How to build trust in a team About Kristine Kristine Lilly is an expert on effective teamwork. She consults with organizations, providing lessons gleaned from her remarkable career as a professional athlete. Lilly played midfielder for the United States Women’s National Soccer Team for over twenty-three years. This included five FIFA World Cups and three Olympic Games. She was inducted into the US Olympic Hall of Fame in 2012 and the US Soccer Hall of Fame in 2014. Before that, she won four national championships at The University of North Carolina. Kristine lives outside Boston with her husband, David Heavey, a Brookline firefighter. They “team together” to raise two amazing daughters, Sidney and Jordan. About John Dr. John Gillis, Jr. facilitates executive leadership development using a dynamic business simulation for LeadershipX. As a management consultant, he has worked for IBM, Accenture, Center for Creative Leadership, and The Conference Board. He did his doctoral work at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education and Wharton Business School. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife Lynette and their four children: Jack, Rylan, Caroline, and Mary Claire. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep435 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

434: Building People and Killing Policies with Guy Pierce Bell May 03, 2019

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Turnaround artist Guy Bell shares hard-won wisdom on why and how to establish the right number of rules for teams.

You’ll Learn:

1) How modern businesses value processes over people

2) The problem with budgets

3) Guy’s process for people building

About Guy

Guy Bell is an executive with decades of experience turning around struggling businesses. He’s also started up new businesses, acquired and on-boarded companies and led green field growth. He has held leadership roles in a wide variety of organizations, including equity-backed investments, public-traded companies and family-owned businesses.

In each of these situations, Guy challenged himself with one simple question: “How can I empower my team to meet their full potential?”

Guy is the author of Unlearning Leadership, which was named one of 10 leadership books that should be on your radar in 2019 by Inc Magazine.

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Sponsored Message: ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire
Guy’s website: guypbell.com
Guy’s book: Unlearning Leadership
Guy’s email: guypiercebell1@gmail.com
Concept: Four Rules of Flight
Concept: Day 1, Day 2
Book: The Innovation Blindspot
Book: Utopia for Realists

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433: Giving a Daily Boost to Your Goal Motivation and Completion with Tom Ziglar May 01, 2019

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Tom Ziglar shares best practices for motivation and goal-setting (AKA problem-solving). You'll Learn: Why and how to articulate your “why” The seven-step Ziglar goal-setting/problem-solving system How to transform a bad habit into a good one About Tom: Tom Ziglar is the proud son of Zig Ziglar and the CEO of Ziglar, Inc. He joined the Zig Ziglar corporation in 1987 and climbed from working in the warehouse to sales, to management, and then on to leadership. Today, he speaks around the world; hosts The Ziglar Show, one of the top-ranked business podcasts; and carries on the Ziglar philosophy, “You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.” He and his wife, have one daughter and reside in Plano, Texas. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep432 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

432: How Leaders Consistently Make Great Decisions with Greg Bustin Apr 29, 2019

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Greg Bustin reveals his insights on decision-making gleaned from 52 inspiring historical events. You'll Learn: The two things you need when making a decision The Seven F’s tool that can help you decide what you want How to fight cognitive bias About Greg: For more than two decades, Greg has been skillfully counseling a diverse roster of innovative companies. He’s a trusted advisor to savvy CEOs and key leaders—steering three executive groups and providing one-on-one coaching as a Master Chair for Vistage International, the world’s largest CEO organization. Organizations around the world invite Greg to conduct private workshops and deliver thought-provoking keynote addresses on leadership, strategy, conflict resolution and Workplace Accountability. He’s been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, Financial Executive, and more. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep432 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

431: Leadership Practices You Should Stop with Sara Canaday Apr 26, 2019

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Sara Canaday highlights key places where conventional leadership wisdom needs to be replaced. You'll Learn: A common leadership practice you should replace Why we should value soft intelligence as much as we value hard data How the bias for action can get in the way of progress About Sara: Sara Canaday is a leadership expert, keynote speaker, and author. She works with leaders and high-potential professionals from organizations around the world to expand their capacity to innovate, influence, engage, and perform. Her new book, Leadership Unchained: Defy Conventional Wisdom for Breakthrough Performance, is now available on Amazon. For more information, please visit SaraCanaday.com. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep431 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

430: How to Reach the Unreachable: Lessons Learned from Master Teachers with Jeff Gargas Apr 24, 2019

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Jeff Gargas shares best practices from teaching that every professional can use. You'll Learn: Three links between classroom management and organizational management How to return to caring when you’re not feeling it How to reach the unreachable About Jeff: Jeff Gargas is the COO and co-founder of the Teach Better Team (Creators of www.teachbetter.com, The Grid Method, and Teach Further). He works with educators to increase student engagement and improve student success. Prior to co-founding Teach Better, Jeff was the owner of ENI Multimedia, an online marketing firm, where he worked with entrepreneurs and small businesses, assisting them with web design, social media, content marketing, and brand awareness. Prior to all of this, Jeff was an adjunctive professor at Kent State University and spent 10+ years in the music industry. He has spoken at conferences around the country, and has successfully promoted more than 500 events and launched 7 businesses in a variety of industries. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep430 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

429: A Navy SEAL’s Surprising Key to Building Unstoppable Teams: Caring Apr 22, 2019

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Former NAVY SEAL platoon commander and current entrepreneur Alden Mills walks through his CARE framework for teambuilding You'll Learn: Four key steps to leading with CARE instead of fear The distinction between caring and comforting The high stakes associated with caring About Alden: Alden Mills is a three-time Navy SEAL platoon commander and was the CEO of Perfect Fitness. He is also a longtime entrepreneur, with over 40 patents and over 25 years of experience working on high-performance leadership, sales, and team-building. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep429 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

428: No Job Can Give You Meaning and Other Intriguing Insights Into Work with Ellen Ruppel Shell Apr 19, 2019

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Writer Ellen Ruppel Shell shares thoughtful perspectives on work and its future in a time of radical change. You'll Learn: Why no employer can give you meaning What people actually want in a job How and why to engage in job crafting About Ellen: Ellen Ruppel Shell is a correspondent for The Atlantic, and co-directs the graduate program in Science Journalism at Boston University. She has written for the New York Times, the Washington Post, The Guardian, The Smithsonian, Slate, the Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe, O, Scientific American, and Science. View transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/428-no-job-can-give-you-meaning-and-other-intruguing-insights-into-work-with-ellen-ruppel-shell/ High Brew Coffee discount code (one per customer): 20awesomeHBC 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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