How to Be Awesome at Your Job

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320: How to Exude Gravitas and Executive Presence with Anne Sugar Jul 13, 2018

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Anne Sugar shares how she’s helped high potential individuals command executive presence. You'll Learn: The two key components of building trust Ninja tactics that help you read a room Power questions that provoke solutions About Anne: Anne Sugar is an executive coach and speaker who has advised top leaders at companies including TripAdvisor, Sanofi Genzyme, and Havas. Anne serves as an executive coach for Harvard Business School Executive Education and has guest lectured at MIT. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep320 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

319: How to Never Stop Learning with Bradley R. Staats Jul 10, 2018

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Bradley R. Staats discusses the essentials of dynamic learning, the best practices of a compelling learner, and the value of mistakes and asking questions.

You’ll Learn:

The 4 elements of dynamic learning
How we are our own worst enemy when learning
How to reframe how you think about mistakes

About Bradley

Bradley R. Staats is the author of Never Stop Learning: Stay Relevant, Reinvent Yourself, and Thrive, and is an associate professor of operations at the University of North Carolina’s Kenan Flagler Business School. His research examines how individuals, teams, and organizations can learn to improve their operational performance to build a competitive advantage, integrating work in operations management and organizational behavior to clarify how and under what conditions individuals, teams, and organizations can learn at their best.

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Sponsored message: ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire
Book: Never Stop Learning by Bradley Staats
Research: Sticking With What (Barely) Worked: A Test of Outcome Bias
Research: Action bias among elite soccer goalkeepers: The case of penalty kicks
Research: Making Experience Count: The Role of Reflection in Individual Learning
Research: Commuting as Role Transitions: How Trait Self-Control and Work-related Prospection
Offset Negative Effects of Lengthy Commutes
Book: The Once and Future King by T.H. White
Research: How Best-Self Activation Influences Emotions, Physiology and Employment Relationships
Book: Creativity Inc. by Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace

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318: Supercharging Your Mental Brilliance, Energy, and Health with Megan Lyons Jul 09, 2018

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Megan Lyons, from The Lyons’ Share Wellness, cuts through the clutter of health and nutrition advice to offer simple, powerful solutions to feeling more brilliantly energized everyday. You'll Learn: Surprising insights that come from keeping a food journal The difference proper hydration makes – and how much water you should actually be drinking daily How to prepare energizing meals with minimal kitchen time About Megan: Founder and owner of The Lyons’ Share Wellness, Megan Lyons is deeply passionate about inspiring others to feel their healthiest and happiest. Megan is the author of “Start Here: 7 Easy, Diet-Free Steps to Achieve Your Ultimate Health and Happiness,” a Top 10 Amazon Bestseller in Nutrition. Megan holds degrees and certifications from Harvard University, Northwestern University, and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and is a candidate for a Masters in Holistic Nutrition. She lectures widely at hospitals, corporations, and organizations. When she’s not health coaching, you can find her working out, teaching fitness classes, cooking, reading, traveling, and cheering on the Dallas Mavericks. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep318 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

317: How to Form Habits the Smart Way with BJ Fogg, PhD Jul 06, 2018

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Stanford behavior scientist Dr. BJ Fogg shares his evidence-based insights into forming “tiny habits” and other powerful tools for transforming behavior. You'll Learn: Why the Tiny Habits © Method is such a reliable pathway to behavior change The core recipe and three critical ingredients for a great habit How--and why--to celebrate repeatedly About BJ Dr. BJ Fogg is a behavior scientist, with deep experience in innovation and teaching. At Stanford University, he runs a research lab. He also teaches his models and methods in graduate seminars. On the industry side, BJ trains innovators to use his work so they can create solutions that influence behavior. The focus areas include health, financial wellbeing, learning, productivity, and more. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep317 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

316: Maximizing Your Learning and Growth with Eduardo Briceño Jul 01, 2018

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Eduardo Briceño discusses how to cultivate a growth mindset and maximize your learning.

You’ll Learn:

1) The tremendous impact of growth vs. fixed mindsets

2) Common misconceptions about improving your skills

3) The best practices for operating at peak performance

About Eduardo

Eduardo is the Co-Founder & CEO of Mindset Works, the leading provider of growth mindset training services and programs. He started it in 2007 with Carol Dweck and others to help organizations develop learning-oriented cultures and systems. Eduardo regularly speaks at conferences and trainings for professionals and leaders. His TEDx talks have been viewed by millions of people. He studied engineering, business and education at Penn and Stanford, but most importantly, he continues to enjoy lifelong learning every day.

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Eduardo’s Company: MindsetWorks
Research: Differences in the brains of people with growth mindsets and fixed mindsets
Research: Carol Dweck: The Effect of Praise on Mindsets
Prior Episode: Episode 273: Taking Control of your Career with Korn Ferry’s Gary Burnison
Book: The Art of Happiness by the Dalai Lama
Tool: Poll Everywhere

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315: Leading with Speed with Alan Willett Jun 28, 2018

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Alan Willett shows how to lead with speed by measuring and tracking yourself, working smarter rather than longer, and having purpose. All the things that are need to stay competitive.

You’ll Learn:

1) How to work faster and smarter rather than longer

2) Approaches to accelerate the decision making progress

3) Why and how to let people “add an egg”

About Alan

Alan Willett is of the rare species who is an expert international consultant, speaker, and author. He has worked with companies ranging from 1 person to some of the giants such as Microsoft and NASA. Alan says that his passion is helping people and organizations transform their friction points into profit points. Alan defines a friction point as “the space where the business needs and the implementation reality collides.” There is always heat generated! Alan is the expert who transforms organizational friction points to produce positive results for the business and the people.

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Alan’s website: AlanWillett.com
Previous episode: Episode 114: Delivering Powerful Feedback for Powerful Results with Alan Willett
Alan’s Book: Leading the Unleadable
Alan’s Coaching: EmbraceFriction.com
Book: The Essence of Value by Mario Pricken
Tool: Apple pencil

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314: How to Feel Less Busy With Laura Vanderkam (Host of the Best of Both Worlds podcast) Jun 27, 2018

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Laura Vanderkam gives her expert advice on feeling less busy, getting more done, and giving more value and meaning to your own time. You'll Learn: How those who feel their time is “vast” spend their day How to draw more energy by acknowledging the three selves How to stretch your experience of time About Laura: Laura is the author of several time management and productivity books, like Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done, I Know How She Does It: How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time, What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, and 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think. Laura’s work has appeared in publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, City Journal, Fortune, and Fast Company. She has appeared on numerous television programs, radio segments, and has spoken about time and productivity to audiences of all sizes. Her TED talk, “How to gain control of your free time,” has been viewed more than 5 million times. She is the co-host, with Sarah Hart-Unger, of the podcast Best of Both Worlds. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep314 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

313: Closing the Gap between Potential and Results with Thom Singer (Host of the Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do podcast) Jun 25, 2018

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Thom Singer breaks open the Paradox of Potential to highlight where potential doesn’t equal results and what to do about it. You'll Learn: How to identify the unique things holding you back The three things that always help achieve better results How to bring back purpose when it’s most needed About Thom: As the host of the popular “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” podcast, Thom interviews business leaders, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and others who possess an extra dose of the entrepreneurial spirit. The information compiled from these compelling interviews is shared with his clients, as he challenges people to be more engaged and enthusiastic in all their actions. He has authored twelve books on the power of business relationships, sales, networking, presentation skills and entrepreneurship, and regularly speaks to corporate, law firm and convention audiences. He sets the tone for better engagement at industry events as the opening keynote speaker or the Master of Ceremonies. His Conference Catalyst Program has become a “meeting planners” favorite in how it transforms the conference attendee experience. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep313 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

312: Leadership’s Tough Questions with Vince Molinaro Jun 21, 2018

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Vince Molinaro diagnoses recurring problems in leaders today, the mindset of a great leader, and what it really takes to deliver accountable and transformative leadership.

You’ll Learn:

1) The four key terms of the leadership contract

2) Why having tough conversations is so important

3) Steps to being an accountable leader who gets the best out of people

About Vince

Vince Molinaro experienced a defining moment early in his career when he saw a respected colleague and mentor succumb to a cancer she believed was the byproduct of a stressful, toxic work environment. As a result, Vince vowed to teach business leaders how to build successful organizations by increasing the accountability of their leaders. He’s a leadership adviser, speaker and an author of The Leadership Contract(Wiley), a New York Times and USA Today bestseller now in its third edition, and The Leadership Contract Field Guide, published in January 2018.

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Vince’s Book: The Leadership Contract
Vince Molinaro’s personal website: http://www.TheLeadershipContract.com
Vince’s Blog: Gut Check for Leaders
Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… and Others Don’t by James Collins
Tim Ferris: 5-Bullet Friday

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311: Communication Secrets from FBI Kidnapping Negotiator Chris Voss Jun 19, 2018

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Chris Voss shares how FBI hostage negotiation approaches enable more effective, persuasive communication, in any field.

You’ll Learn:

1) The FBI 8 negotiation skills you can use at work

2) Why yes is the last thing you want to hear

3) The two words that immediately transform a negotiation

About Chris

Chris Voss is CEO of the Black Swan Group and author of the national best-seller “Never Split The Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It,” which was named one of the seven best books on negotiation. A 24-year veteran of the FBI, Chris retired as the lead international kidnapping negotiator. Drawing on his experience in high-stakes negotiations, his company specializes in solving business communication problems using hostage negotiation solutions. Their negotiation methodology focuses on discovering the “Black Swans,” small pieces of information that have a huge effect on an outcome. Chris and his team have helped companies secure and close better deals, save money, and solve internal communication problems.

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