How to Be Awesome at Your Job

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269: Why Willpower Doesn’t Work (and What Does) Benjamin Hardy Mar 05, 2018

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#1 Medium writer Benjamin Hardy makes the case for why and how to shape our environments to support success. You'll Learn: How to use the sunk cost fallacy to your advantage The definition of a forcing function and how to apply them at work Why pen and paper beats digital journaling About Benjamin: Since late 2015, Benjamin has been the #1 writer on Medium.com. Ben’s writing focuses on self-improvement, motivation, and entrepreneurship. His writing is fueled by personal experiences, self-directed education, and formal education. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at Clemson University. His research focuses on the psychological differences of wannabe entrepreneurs and actual entrepreneurs (dreamers vs. doers). View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep269 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

268: Tactical People Skills Learned by Undercover Detective / Reality TV Winner Derrick Levasseur Mar 02, 2018

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Former undercover detective and Big Brother winner Derrick Levasseur teaches you how to make use of his detective undercover skills in workplace environments to succeed in your job or profession and win life’s game. You'll Learn: How to identify 5 key profiles of people in the workplace How to motivate different kinds of people, differently How to use silence to extract additional information About Derrick: Derrick Levasseur is an investigator, author, speaker, and TV personality, with a demonstrated history of working in law enforcement and the entertainment industry. Derrick is a former undercover detective and the winner of his season of the TV series Big Brother. He’s been called one of the best to have ever played the game. Derrick specializes in using and sharing undercover techniques in real-world applications. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep268 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

267: Managing Self-Doubt to Tackle Bigger Challenges with Tara Mohr Feb 27, 2018

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Tara Mohr offers deep insight into how our fears and inner critic operate–and how to optimally respond.

You’ll Learn:

1) The key drivers behind fear and self-doubt

2) A handy Hebrew distinction for thinking about fear

3) How to consult your inner critic–and inner mentor–wisely

About Tara

Tara Mohr is an expert on leadership and well-being. She helps people play bigger in sharing their voices and bringing forward their ideas in work and in life. Tara is the author of Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead, named a best book of the year by Apple’s iBooks and now in paperback. In the book, she shares her pioneering model for making the journey from playing small–being held back by fear and self-doubt–to playing big, taking bold action to pursue what you see as your callings.

Items Mentioned in this Show:

Tara’s Book: Playing Big
Tara’s website: TaraMohr.com
Author: Marianne Williamson
Book: Einstein and the Rabbi by Naomi Levy

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266: Developing Your Free Time Formula with Jeff Sanders (Host of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast) Feb 26, 2018

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Fellow podcaster Jeff Sanders discusses what really makes up your time, how to avoid burning out while remaining productive, and how to prioritize tasks without sacrificing your goals. You'll Learn: What a trip to the ER taught Jeff about the need for taking legit breaks How to unplug optimally Steps to define your top priorities About Jeff: Jeff Sanders is a keynote speaker, author of The Free-Time Formula, The 5 AM Miracle, and founder of The Rockin' Productivity Academy. 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 5 Podcast Awards, and exceeded 5 million downloads. He is a plant-based marathon runner and personal development junkie. Every week you can find Jeff writing and speaking at JeffSanders.com. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep266 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

265: Getting the Most Out of Each Day with Peter Shankman (Host of the Faster Than Normal podcast) Feb 23, 2018

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Peter Shankman walks through his unique take on productivity and lessons learned from ADHD that anyone can apply. You'll Learn: 4 simple rules to be more productive Tricks to eliminate distraction Why you should always ask for a deadline About Peter: Peter Shankman is a spectacular example of what happens when you merge the power of pure creativity with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and a dose of adventure, and make it work to your advantage. An author, entrepreneur and corporate keynote speaker, this “worldwide connector” is recognized worldwide for radically new ways of thinking about customer service, social media, PR, marketing, advertising, and ADHD. He founded Help A Reporter Out, ShankMinds: Breakthrough, Geek Factory, and more. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep265 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

264: Navigating the Treacherous Ascent to Leadership with Ron Carucci Feb 20, 2018

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Ron Carucci shares his groundbreaking research on the patterns of successful–unsuccessful–rises to greater organizational power.

You’ll Learn:

1) How resumes and interviews routinely mislead

2) How to minimize alienation

3) The four patterns of successful leaders

About Ron

Ron is a seasoned consultant with more than 25 years of experience working with CEOs and senior executives of organizations ranging from Fortune 50s to start-ups in pursuit of transformational change. His consulting has taken him to more than 20 different countries on four continents. He has consulted to some of the world’s most influential CEOs and executives on issues ranging from strategy to organization to leadership. He has worked extensively in the health sciences, biotech, and healthcare provider sectors and in the technology, consumer products, and retail food and beverage industries.

Items Mentioned in this Show:

Ron’s Book: Rising to Power
Ron’s Website: Navalent
Book: Crossing the Unknown Sea by David Whyte
Book: Essentialism by Greg McKeown
Book: How the Mighty Fall by Jim Collins
App: Zoom

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263: Building Relationships like a Superconnector with Scott Gerber Feb 16, 2018

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Scott Gerber discusses the “superconnector” approach to build meaningful human relationships and go beyond networking. You'll Learn: How to become a conversational Sherlock Holmes Questions that spark great conversations How to introduce yourself with impact About Scott: Scott Gerber is Founder and CEO of CommunityCo and founder of YEC and Forbes Councils. He is an industry leader in building and managing personalized, invitation-only communities for world-class executives, entrepreneurs and professionals. Scott is an expert on youth entrepreneurship, community building, youth unemployment in America, recent college grad unemployment and small business. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep263 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

262: Conquering the Five Career Derailers with Carter Cast Feb 13, 2018

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Kellogg professor Carter Cast provides his research on career derailment–and how to prevent it!

You’ll Learn:

1) Two questions to ask yourself to pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses

2) Frequently-occurring risk factors to watch out for

3) The two critical things that put you in the 98 percentile of your company

About Carter

Carter Cast is a clinical professor at the Kellogg School of Management. Previously he’s played a pivotal role in building numerous iconic consumer brands including Tostitos Scoops and The Sims. He served as CEO of Walmart.com, growing it to the third largest online retailer in the world. Carter is also a venture partner for Pritzker Group Venture Capital, where he assesses potential investments and advises portfolio companies.

Items Mentioned in this Show:

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Carter’s Book: The Right (and Wrong) Stuff
Carter’s Article: 6 Ways to Take Control of Your Career Development If Your Company Doesn’t Care About It
Book: Anam Cara by John O’Donohue
Book: The Extraordinary Leader by John H Zenger and Joseph Folkman
Book: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith
Study: Setting the Stage for Success Korn/Ferry
Study: For Your Improvement Korn/Ferry
Prayer: Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi

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261: Powering Up Your PowerPoint with Heather and Alan Ackmann Feb 12, 2018

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PowerPoint gurus Heather and Alan Ackmann share perspectives on how to take full advantage of PowerPoint for more impactful presentations.

You’ll Learn:

When, why and how you should PowerPoint – and when you shouldn’t
The three fundamental factors to consider when designing your slides
When to use emotionally-driven graphics

About Heather & Alan

Alan Ackmann is the professional writing for business coordinator in the Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse department at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. His teaching specialties include professional and technical writing and the rhetoric of slideware and presentations. He has led professional development seminars for teachers on the local, state, and national level. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, as well as jogging, reading, and singing (though not always in that order).

Heather Ackmann is an author, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and Microsoft MVP. Since 2006, she has designed, authored, and narrated over 300 hours of video-based training for a variety of public and private entities. In 2016, she cofounded AHA Learning Solutions to provide high-quality learning materials to educational institutions and businesses nationally. She is an active member of the presentation community and a proud member of the Presentation Guild. You may find her sharing advice and Microsoft Office news on Twitter: @heatherackmann.

Items Mentioned in this Show:

Website: HeatherAckmann.com
Video Channel: YouTube.com/HeatherAckmann
Software: PowerPoint
Software: Prezi
Software: Keynote
Book: Impossible to Ignore by Carmen Simon
Book: The Elements of Graphic Design by Alex W. White
Book: Slide:ology by Nancy Duarte
Prior episode: 237: Carmen Simon

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260: Tools for Sticking with Your Biggest Goals with Dean Lindsay Feb 08, 2018

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Dean Lindsay shows how to achieve “PHAT” (Pretty, Hot And Tempting) goals by committing to them, strengthening reasons, and building true conviction. You'll Learn: Why it’s better to have real commitment rather than a good plan What it mean to be truly convicted of a goal’s value Dean’s six P’s of Progress About Dean: Dean Lindsay is hailed as an ‘Outstanding Thought Leader on Building Priceless Business Relationships’ by Sales and Marketing Executives International as well as a ‘Sales-and-Networking Guru’ by the Dallas Business Journal. His books, How to Achieve Big PHAT Goals, THE PROGRESS CHALLENGE: Working & Winning in a World of Change, and CRACKING THE NETWORKING CODE: 4 Steps to Priceless Business Relationships have sold over 100,000 copies worldwide and have been translated into Chinese, Hindi, Polish, Korean, Spanish and Greek. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep260

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