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347: The Power of Truly Living Your Values Daily with Drew Dudley (creator of TED Talks “Everyday Leadership” and “The Leadership Game”) Sep 19, 2018

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Drew Dudley redefines leadership and shows what it really means to live your values. You'll Learn: The gross way we make decisions when we don’t have clear values How to make leadership a practice, instead of a hobby Approaches to discovering your own deep wisdom with “the edge of the bed advice” technique About Drew: Drew Dudley is the Founder & Chief Catalyst of Day One Leadership, and has spent the last 15 years helping individuals and organizations increase their leadership capacity. Recognized as one of the most dynamic keynote speakers in the world, Drew has spoken to over 250,000 people on 5 continents, been featured on The Huffington Post, Radio America, Forbes.com, and TED.com, where his TED talk has been voted “one of the 15 most inspirational TED talks of all time”. Time, Business Insider and INC. magazines have all included his talk on their lists of “speeches that will make you a better leader”. Drew’s clients have included some of the world’s most dynamic companies and organizations, including McDonald’s, Proctor & Gamble, JP Morgan Chase, Hyatt Hotels, the United Way and over 75 colleges and universities. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep347 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

346: Seizing Career Opportunities with AstroLabs’ Muhammed Mekki Sep 17, 2018

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Muhammed Mekki lays out how to optimize your career opportunities. You'll Learn: Why NOT to over-plan your career How to identify and capitalize on each career opportunity The nobility of management About Muhammed: Muhammed is a Founding Partner at AstroLabs, a startup hub and training academy for tech entrepreneurs in the Middle East. AstroLabs Dubai is a specialized coworking space that hosts high potential digital technology companies, assisting founders to establish their startups and providing them with a platform to scale globally. AstroLabs Academy delivers a variety of practical training courses on topics related to digital business. Prior to AstroLabs, Muhammed co-founded Dubai-based Namshi, now one of the largest ecommerce companies in the MENA region. He built and led the operations teams and helped raise venture capital funding to fuel the company’s growth. Muhammed is a former McKinsey & Company strategy consultant with clients across the GCC. Muhammed received an MBA from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. He was selected for a full academic scholarship as a Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Fellow based on professional achievements as well as a demonstrated commitment to the development of the Arab World. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania as a member of the Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep346 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

345: The Simple Solution to Disengagement with Dr. Bob Nelson Sep 14, 2018

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Dr. Bob Nelson reveals the drivers behind disengagement--and what to do about them. You'll Learn: Just how critical recognition is Key reasons managers don’t give more encouragement Five ways to reward employees at low or no cost About Bob: Dr. Bob Nelson is a leading advocate for employee recognition and engagement worldwide and the only person who has done a PhD dissertation related to the topic. He has consulted for 80 percent of the Fortune 500 as well as presented on six continents. He has sold 5 million books, including 1001 Ways to Reward Employees of which 1001 Ways to ENGAGE Employees is his latest. Dr. Bob has been featured extensively in the national and international media including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CBS 60 Minutes, MSNBC, ABC, PBS and NPR about how best to motivate today’s employees. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep345 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

344: Confidence-Forming Habits with Jordan Harbinger Sep 12, 2018

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Jordan Harbinger shares mindsets and practices to boost your confidence and your results with people. You'll Learn: The secret strengths of introverts Why to ask for what you don’t deserve How a post-it note can transform your non-verbal communication skills About Jordan: Jordan Harbinger has always had an affinity for Social Influence, Interpersonal Dynamics and Social Engineering, helping private companies test the security of their communications systems and working with law enforcement agencies before he was even old enough to drive. Jordan has spent several years abroad in Europe and the developing world, including South America, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, and speaks several languages. He has also worked for various governments and NGOs overseas, traveled through war-zones and been kidnapped -twice. He’ll tell you; the only reason he’s still alive and kicking is because of his ability to talk his way into (and out of), just about any type of situation. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep344 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

343: How to Be More Strategic in Six Steps with Stacey Boyle Sep 10, 2018

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Stacey Boyle shares the why and the how behind being more strategic at work. You'll Learn: What “be more strategic” really means Why to ALWAYS establish the purpose before the method The three building blocks of smart decisions About Stacey: Stacey has led global consulting and research departments for over 20 years, during which she has built a reputation for groundbreaking work connecting investments in people to critical business outcomes. Today she runs two consulting firms that help some of the world's best companies and non-profits answer their pressing business questions about investments in people. Stacey is President and Chief People Planner for Smarter People Planning, LLC, and Chief Assayer for Assay|Edu, LLC. Stacey has a Ph.D. in Applied Behavioral Research & Evaluation. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep343 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

342: Getting Creativity to Work with Thomas Heffner (Host of the Next Year Now podcast) Sep 07, 2018

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Thomas Heffner shares how to improve creativity, group brainstorming, and innovation. You'll Learn: The seven rules for effective brainstorming How to solve the hippo in the room problem Three improv comedy tips that help you innovate About Thomas: Tom Heffner is a design strategist at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, podcaster, author, speaker, and innovation expert. His goal is to help people thrive at work and in life. Tom believes that every day, purposeful habits and practices are vital to this pursuit. He shares these ideas and learnings through his weekly podcast (Next Year Now), blog, and speaking engagements. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep342 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

341: Decoding Body Language with ex-FBI Special Agent Joe Navarro Sep 05, 2018

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Joe Navarro shows how to get to the bottom of body language and why observing it can better your relationships at work and at home. You'll Learn: Why it’s so hard to tell if someone’s actually lying Four key, reliable body language cues The one good mannered behavior everyone should know and use About Joe: For 25 years, Joe Navarro worked as an FBI special agent in the area of counterintelligence and behavioral assessment. Today he is one of the world's leading experts on nonverbal communications and lectures and consults with major corporations worldwide. He is an adjunct professor at Saint Leo University and frequently lectures at the Harvard Business School. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep341 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

340: How to Be a Chief Even without a Title with Rick Miller Aug 30, 2018

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Rick Miller outlines what power really means and the five components needed to build it.

You’ll Learn:

1) Where true power comes from

2) Five ways to create insight and energy

3) Why supporting other people’s success grows your influence

About Rick

Rick Miller is an unconventional turnaround specialist, a servant leader, and a go-to Chief. He is also an experienced and trusted confidant, an author (Be Chief: It’s a Choice, Not a Title, September 4, Motivational Press), a sought-after speaker, and an expert at driving sustainable growth. For over 30 years, Rick served as a successful business executive in roles including President and/or CEO in a Fortune 10, a Fortune 30, a startup, and a nonprofit. Rick earned a bachelor’s degree from Bentley University and an MBA from Columbia. He currently lives in Morristown, NJ.

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339: Achieving Hyperfocus with Chris Bailey Aug 29, 2018

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Chris Bailey looks into how distraction affects productivity and the many ways you can prevent yourself from getting distracted ahead of time. You'll Learn: Ways to hack your procrastination triggers How much time we waste on checking emails The 20-second rule and three ways to apply it to your distractions About Chris: Chris Bailey is a productivity expert, and the international bestselling author of The Productivity Project, which has been published in eleven languages. His next book, Hyperfocus, came out yesterday. Chris writes about productivity at Alifeofproductivity.com, and speaks to organizations around the globe on how they can become more productive, without hating the process. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep339 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

338: Keeping Your Networks in Good Working Order with Glenna Crooks Aug 26, 2018

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Glenna Crooks illustrates the eight different kinds of networks everyone has and why you should make sure these work for you while you work for them.

You’ll Learn:

1) The eight different kinds of networks in your life

2) A method for successfully pruning your network

3) The maximum number of connections each person can sustain

About Glenna

Glenna Crooks is a strategist, innovator and trusted counsel to leaders globally. She was a Reagan appointee, global vice-president of Merck’s Vaccine Business and founder of a global strategy firm solving tough health care problems. She is active in academia, on boards, writes books and blogs, is a sought-after speaker and was recently named A Disruptive Woman to Watch. She is also a Zen artist and donates her paintings to support children with special needs.

Items Mentioned in this Show:

Sponsored messages: Blinkist summarizes great books for you
Glenna’s book: The NetworkSage: Realize Your Network Superpower
Glenna’s website: http://www.GlennaCrooks.com
Glenna’s app: SageMyLife
TED talk: The hidden influence of social networks by Nicholas Chistakis
TED talk: How social networks predict epidemics by Nicholas Chistakis
Book: Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other by Sherry Turkle
Aritcle: Coworker with two computer screens

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