How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Terri Sjodin discusses how to avoid the common pitfalls that diminish your persuasiveness. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What your audience really wants to know 2) Three reasons why your presentation is boring—and how to fix it 3) The key mistake people won’t tell you you’re making Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep970 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TERRI — Terri L. Sjodin is an international leading expert on persuasive presentations. With more than 25 years of experience, she has built an impressive client list that includes Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, national sales teams, industry associations, and even members of Congress. Terri has appeared as an expert on sales presentations on the Today Show, Bloomberg News, CNN, CNBC, and Fox Business, as well as many industry podcasts. • Book: Presentation Ready: Improve Your Sales Presentation Outcomes and Avoid the Twelve Most Common Mistakes • Study: State of Sales Presentations Research Study • Website: TerriSjodin.com • LinkedIn Course: Sales Skills: 12 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Your Next Persuasive Presentation — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Acorns. Start saving and investing for your future today with Acorns.com/awesome • Storyworth. Give the Fathers in your life a unique, heartfelt gift. Save $10 with at StoryWorth.com/Awesome with the promo code AWESOME.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex Edmans shows you how to think smarter, sharper, and more critically so you can make better decisions. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How our biases are holding us back 2) The ladder of misinference that mucks up our thinking 3) Why we end up mistaking statements for facts Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep969 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALEX — Alex Edmans is Professor of Finance at London Business School. Alex has a PhD from MIT as a Fulbright Scholar, and was previously a tenured professor at Wharton and an investment banker at Morgan Stanley. Alex has spoken at the World Economic Forum in Davos, testified in the UK Parliament, and given TED/TEDx talks with a combined 2.8 million views. He was named Professor of the Year by Poets & Quants in 2021.• Book: Grow the Pie: How Great Companies Deliver Both Purpose and Profit • Book: May Contain Lies: How Stories, Statistics, and Studies Exploit Our Biases―And What We Can Do about It • Book site: MayContainLies.com • Linked: Alex Edmans • TEDx Talk: The Pie-Growing Mindset | Alex Edmans | TEDxManchester • Twitter/X: @aedmans • Website: AlexEdmans.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Article: “Addiction Rare in Patients Treated with Narcotics” by Jane Porter and Hershel Jick • Book: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear • Book: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport • Book: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth • Book: Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia and Bill Gifford • Book: Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek • Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey • TED Talk: How diversity makes teams more innovative | Rocío Lorenzo | TED — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Acorns. Start saving and investing for your future today with Acorns.com/awesome• Storyworth. Give the Fathers in your life a unique, heartfelt gift. Save $10 with at StoryWorth.com/Awesome with the promo code AWESOME.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John R. Miles shares powerful insight into what it takes to live an intentional and purposeful life. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to feel impervious in the face of adversity and failure 2) How anxiety makes you 400% more effective 3) How to visualize effectively Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep968 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOHN — John R. Miles is a worldwide expert on intentional behavior change, leadership, and personal mastery. He is a keynote speaker, top-rated show host, and is the founder and CEO of Passion Struck®. Miles is devoted to promoting personal mastery, fostering an intentional mindset, enhancing health and wellness, and building meaningful relationships. His globally renowned podcast, Passion Struck with John R. Miles, has garnered tens of millions of downloads and consistently tops the charts as the number one alternative health podcast on iTunes. Miles is committed to inspiring people worldwide to believe in their ability to push beyond limits and achieve their aspirations. He is a graduate of the Naval Academy, where he excelled as a varsity athlete. Learn more by visiting johnrmiles.com or passionstruck.com.• Book: Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life • Website: JohnRMiles.com • Website: PassionStruck.com • Quiz: Passion Struck Quiz — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems by Wendy Smith and Marianne Lewis • Book: Unbeatable Mind: Forge Resiliency and Mental Toughness to Succeed at an Elite Level by Mark Divine • Book: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain • Past episode: 855: Turning Anxiety into Your Source of Strength with Morra Aarons-Mele • Past episode: 327: Unclog Your Brain through Unfocusing with Dr. Srini Pillay — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Acorns. Start saving and investing for your future today with Acorns.com/awesome• Harvard Business Review. Get 10% off your subscription at HBR.org/subscriptions with the promo code AWESOME• Storyworth. Give the Fathers in your life a unique, heartfelt gift. Save $10 with at StoryWorth.com/Awesome with the promo code AWESOME.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Mary C. Murphy explains the downsides to the culture of genius—and shares an alternative path for transforming individuals, teams, and organizations. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The biggest misconceptions about the growth mindset 2) The optimal number of mistakes to make 3) How to deal with the four situations that trigger a fixed mindset Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep967 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARY — Mary C. Murphy is the Herman B Wells Endowed Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University, Founding Director of the Summer Institute on Diversity at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, and Founder and CEO of the Equity Accelerator, a research and consulting organization that works with schools and companies to create more equitable learning and working environments through social and behavioral science.  Murphy is the author of more than 100 publications and in 2019, was awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest award bestowed on early career scholars by the U.S. government. She is also an elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Her research has been profiled in The New York Times, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Scientific American, and NPR, among other outlets.  Originally from San Antonio, Texas, she earned her BA from the University of Texas at Austin and her PhD in social psychology from Stanford University in 2007, mentored by Claude Steele and Carol Dweck. She splits her time between Bloomington, Indiana, and Palo Alto, California.  Mary’s new book on organizational mindset, Cultures of Growth: How the New Science of Mindset Can Transform Individuals, Teams, and Organizations is available now. • Book: Cultures of Growth: How the New Science of Mindset Can Transform Individuals, Teams, and Organizations • Assessment: Mindset Triggers Assessment • Substack: Culture Catalyst with Mary C. Murphy • Website: MaryCMurphy.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Article: “The Magic Relationship Ratio, According to Science” by Kyle Benson • Storytelling Coach: Kymberlee Weil • Book: Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well by Amy Edmondson • Book: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck • Past episode: 960: Surfacing Hidden Wisdom for Huge Breakthroughs: A Masterclass in Asking with Jeff Wetzler — THANK YOU, SPONSORS! — • Acorns. Start saving and investing for your future today with Acorns.com/awesome• Harvard Business Review. Get 10% off your subscription at HBR.org/subscriptions with the promo code AWESOME• Storyworth. Give the Fathers in your life a unique, heartfelt gift. Save $10 with at StoryWorth.com/Awesome with the promo code AWESOME.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guy Kawasaki discusses the key to making your life and career remarkable. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three keys to becoming remarkable 2) How to effectively sell your dreams 3) Why there’s no such thing as “perfect” timing Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep966 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT GUY — Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist of Canva and host of the Remarkable People podcast. He was the chief evangelist of Apple, trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation, Mercedes-Benz brand ambassador, and special assistant to the Motorola Division of Google. Kawasaki has a BA from Stanford University, an MBA from UCLA, and an honorary doctorate from Babson College. He lives in Watsonville, California. • Book: Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference • Website: GuyKawasaki.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: If You Want to Write: A Book About Art, Independence and Spirit by Brenda Ueland • Study: The Invisible Gorilla (featuring Daniel Simons) — THANK YOU, SPONSORS! — • Acorns. Start saving and investing for your future today with Acorns.com/awesome• Harvard Business Review. Get 10% off your subscription at HBR.org/subscriptions with the promo code AWESOME• Storyworth. Give the Fathers in your life a unique, heartfelt gift. Save $10 with at StoryWorth.com/Awesome with the promo code AWESOME.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Nicholas Pearce reveals the hidden reason why many high-performers don’t advance—and provides candid solutions.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The harsh truth behind why many don’t advance 2) Why even a great mentor is no substitute for a sponsor 3) How to find support if you aren’t being supported Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep965 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT NICHOLAS — Dr. Nicholas Pearce is a Chicago native and vocational multihyphenate who has committed his life to creating social impact at the intersection of the academy, the church, and the marketplace. He is an award-winning organizational behavior professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, Founder & CEO of The Vocati Group, a boutique management consultancy, and a respected faith leader. He is also the author of the bestselling book, THE PURPOSE PATH: A Guide to Pursuing Your Authentic Life’s Work.. • Article: "What to Do When Your Boss Won't Advocate for You" • Book: The Purpose Path: A Guide to Pursuing Your Authentic Life's Work • TED Talk: "Don’t Ask Me What I Do" | Nicholas Pearce | TEDxArlingtonHeights • Website: NicholasPearce.org — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: "Better Decisions Through Diversity" by Katherine Phillips, Katie Liljenquist, Margaret Neale• Book: Necessary Endings: The Employees, Businesses, and Relationships That All of Us Have to Give Up in Order to Move Forward by Henry Cloud— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Acorns. Start saving and investing for your future today with Acorns.com/awesome• Harvard Business Review. Get 10% off your subscription at HBR.org/subscriptions with the promo code AWESOMESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Janice Omadeke shares her tips for building the career-shaping mentor relationships that can dramatically speed up your career progression. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Just how big a difference mentorship makes in your career 2) The trick to finding the best mentors 3) How to build a transformational mentor-mentee relationship Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep964 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JANICE — Janice Omadeke is a pioneering serial entrepreneur who made a life-altering decision when she transitioned from her role as a corporate graphic designer to embark on a journey into startup life. Omadeke earned recognition as one of Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Women of Influence in 2022. Her voice and commitment to mentorship and entrepreneurship can be found in publications such as Forbes, the Harvard Business Review, The Austin Business Journal, Black Enterprise, and Inc. Alongside her entrepreneurial expertise, she holds a PMP certification and has received a certification in Entrepreneurship from MIT. Omadeke is the former CEO and founder of The Mentor Method, an enterprise software designed to drive transformative change within company cultures through the power of mentorship. Guided by her belief in data-driven decision-making as a cornerstone for strategy, innovation, and cultural transformation, she has honed this model through over a decade of leadership experience within Fortune 500 companies. Her roster of influential clients includes Amazon and the U.S. Department of Education. With a unique blend of directness and compassion, Omadeke is dedicated to making a positive impact. Her approach is both strategic and heartfelt, always driven by a deep sense of intention. Beyond her professional pursuits, you can find Janice cooking, reading, taking on a self-development project, or a combination of the three. • Book: Mentorship Unlocked: The Science and Art of Setting Yourself Up for Success • Instagram: @janiceomadeke • LinkedIn: Janice Omadeke • Website: JaniceOmadeke.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Lost and Founder: A Painfully Honest Field Guide to the Startup World by Rand Fishkin • Book: Masters of Scale: Surprising Truths from the World's Most Successful Entrepreneurs by Reid Hoffman • Book: The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale • Forbes Article: How Becoming A Mentor Can Boost Your Career • Guider: Mentoring Statistics: The Research You Need to Know in 2024 • Sun Microsystems Study — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Acorns. Start saving and investing for your future today with Acorns.com/awesome• Harvard Business Review. Get 10% off your subscription at HBR.org/subscriptions with the promo code AWESOME• LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/BeAwesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Valerie Fridland shares surprising insight into why filler words and other vilified elements of speaking aren’t all that bad in the workplace. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The surprising value of saying “Uh” and “Um” 2) How to switch up your language to build better relationships 3) The one word that makes you sound more convincing Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep963 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT VALERIE — Dr. Valerie Fridland is a professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada in Reno. Her new book, Like Literally, Dude! Arguing for the Good in Bad English, takes a fascinating look at the history and patterns behind the modern speech habits we love to hate. She also writes a monthly blog called “Language in the Wild” for Psychology Today, is a regular guest writer for the popular Grammar Girl podcast and has a lecture series, Language and Society, available with The Great Courses.  Her popular facing work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Nature, Entrepreneur Magazine, Psychology Today Magazine, LitHub and The Conversation. Valerie has also appeared as an expert on numerous shows and podcasts including CBS News, NPR 1A, NPR Here and Now, NPR Day to Day, Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert, Alan Alda’s Clear and Vivid, Newsy’s The Why, The Gist, and The Lisa Show.• Book: "Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English" • Website: ValerieFridland.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Article: “The Rise and Fall of ‘ZuckTalk’” by John Herrman • Book: "The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary" by Simon Winchester • Past episode: 844: The Six Words that Dramatically Increase Your Impact with Jonah Berger — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/BeAwesome• Acorns. Start saving and investing for your future today with Acorns.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marshall Goldsmith unveils his latest (free!) innovation in the field of artificial intelligence: MarshallGoldsmith.Ai. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why Marshall put all of his leadership knowledge inside a bot 2) Where AI excels and where it falls short 3) Crucial considerations before using–and making–AI bots Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep962 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARSHALL — Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is the only two time Thinkers50 #1 leadership thinker in the world. He has been recognized as the #1 executive coach in the world for over a decade. He is the #1 New York Times best selling author of books that have sold over 3 million copies including What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, MOJO, Triggers and The Earned Life. He is the only living author that has 2 books recognized by Amazon.com as the Best Leader and Success books of all time. He has over 1.5 million followers on LinkedIn alone.• Marshall Bot: MarshallGoldsmith.ai • Email: Marshall@MarshallGoldsmith.com • Website: MarshallGoldsmith.com • Study: “Leadership is a Contact Sport” — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Article: “Six daily questions for winning leaders” — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/BeAwesome • Acorns. Start saving and investing for your future today with Acorns.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scott H. Young shows how to get better at getting better. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The promise and pitfalls of copying the pros 2) The See-Do-Feedback model of learning 3) How to build the perfect environment for learning Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep961 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SCOTT — Scott H. Young is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Ultralearning, a podcast host, computer programmer, and an avid reader. Since 2006, he has published weekly essays to help people learn and think better. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Pocket, and Business Insider, on the BBC, and at TEDx among other outlets. He doesn’t promise to have all the answers, just a place to start. He lives in Vancouver, Canada.• Book: Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery • Book: Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career • Website: ScottHYoung.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Fear and Courage by Stanley Rachman— THANK YOU, SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/BeAwesome• Acorns. Start saving and investing for your future today with Acorns.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeff Wetzler shows you how to uncover startling wisdom from the people around you through better asking. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The mysteries of the unspoken–and how to tackle them2) The five-step ask approach 3) The trick to posing quality questions Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep960 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JEFF — Jeff Wetzler is co-CEO of Transcend, a nationally recognized innovation organization, and an expert in learning and human potential with more than 25 years’ experience. Wetzler combines unique leadership experiences in business and education, as a management consultant to the world’s top corporations, a learning facilitator for leaders around the world, and as Chief Learning Officer at Teach For America. Jeff earned a doctorate in adult learning and leadership from Columbia University and a bachelor’s in psychology from Brown University. Based in New York, he is a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network and is an Edmund Hillary Fellow.  • Book: Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs In Leadership and Life• Ask Diagnostic Assessment: Assessment.AskApproach.com• Instagram: @askapproach• LinkedIn: Jeff Wetzler• Website: AskApproach.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott• Book: Remaking the Space Between Us: How Citizens Can Work Together to Build a Better Future for All by Diana McLain Smith— THANK YOU, SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/BeAwesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Famed emotional intelligence researcher Daniel Goleman shares tools for more productive and fulfilling work days. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The five-minute technique for mastering your attention 2) The technique Special Forces use to stay cool and calm 3) How to quiet the negative voice inside your head Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep959 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DANIEL — Psychologist and author of Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman has transformed the way the world educates children, relates to family and friends, leads, and conducts business. A frequent speaker on campuses and to businesses of all kinds and sizes, he has worked with organizations around the globe, examining the way social and emotional competencies impact the bottom-line.  Ranked one of the 10 most influential business thinkers by the Wall Street Journal, Goleman’s articles in the Harvard Business Review are among the most frequently requested reprints. He has won many awards, including the HBR McKinsey Award for best article of the year. Harvard’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences awarded him its Centennial Medallion. Apart from his writing on emotional intelligence, Goleman has written books on topics including self-deception, creativity, transparency, meditation, social and emotional learning, eco-literacy and the ecological crisis.  His latest book, Optimal, shows why emotional intelligence can help each of us have rewarding and productive days. Daniel Goleman’s online Emotional Intelligence Program found at,danielgolemanemotionalintelligence.com, offers anyone a deep understanding of the competencies of self-awareness, self-management, empathy and social skill.  • Book: "Optimal: How to Sustain Personal and Organizational Excellence Every Day" • Book: "Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body" • Website: DanielGoleman.info — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: "Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life" by Martin Seligman • Book: "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl • Prayer: Reinhold Niebuhr's “Serenity Prayer” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Edward van Luinen and Tricia Cerrone slice through the clutter to identify the fundamental keys to effective collaboration. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What most people get wrong about collaboration 2) How to overcome the barriers to authentic collaboration 3) How to zero in on an inspiring  “noble purpose” that drives motivation and engagement Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep958 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TRICIA & EDWARD — Tricia Cerrone Courage and collaboration are hallmarks of Tricia’s global leadership experience, whether it is leading a project, innovating new designs, or overseeing a portfolio of work. With a keen eye for talent and more than 20 years on the business and production side of designing and delivering technically challenging projects at Disney and other Fortune 500 companies, Tricia is adept at inspiring and motivating teams toward successful outcomes while advancing careers and developing new leaders. Edward J. van Luinen, Ed.D For over twenty years, Edward has been a talent champion of teams worldwide. His experience includes Disney, Sony, and Heineken. He led teams through transformational global-regional-local restructuring, successfully implemented mergers and acquisitions, and introduced new software, learning systems, and leadership strategies. Edward’s collaboration motto is “advance a team member when you advance yourself.” He has worked in Africa, Europe, and North America. Edward collaborates in both French and English. • eBook: Collaborate to Compete • LinkedIn: Authentic Collaboration • Website: Authentic-Collaboration.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown • Book: Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game by Michael Lewis • Book: The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game by Michael Lewis • Book: The Medici Effect: Breakthrough Insights at the Intersection of Ideas, Concepts, and Culture by Frans Johansson • Prior episode: 597: How to Turn No Into Yes: Powerful Negotiation Questions with Alex CarterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Marc Schoen discusses the critical role discomfort plays in our lives—and offers powerful techniques for getting better at managing it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why we need more—not less—discomfort 2) Everyday techniques to build your discomfort tolerance 3) The 45-second trick that helps you handle stress better Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep957 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARC — Dr. Marc Schoen is an Assistant Clinical Professor at UCLA’s Geffen School of Medicine where he specializes in Boosting Performance and Decision Making Under Pressure and Mind-Body Medicine. He works extensively with elite athletes, professional and college, as well as, executives and UCLA medical students in strengthening their ability to thrive under pressure, and in competitive and uncomfortable conditions. His method of Discomfort Training and Pilates for the Brain builds hardiness and resilience, by rewiring the fear region of the brain which is responsible for Performance Under Pressure.• Book: "Your Survival Instinct Is Killing You: Retrain Your Brain to Conquer Fear and Build Resilience" • Tool: Boosting Job Performance hypnosis audio download • Technique: The Schoen Breath Technique — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: "The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self" by Michael Easter • Book: "The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself" by Michael A. Singer • App: Breathwork • Spiegel Eye Roll test demonstration video and grading chartSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dave Kerpen shows how to get over delegation hangups to tackle your top life priorities and prevent burnout. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to get over yourself and finally begin delegating 2) How to become a master delegator in 5 steps 3) A simple rule to prevent embarrassment when delegating and automating Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep956 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVE — Dave Kerpen is a serial entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, and global keynote speaker. He is the co-founder and co-CEO of Apprentice, a platform connecting entrepreneurs with top college students, and is the author of several bestselling books, including The Art of People, Likeable Social Media, and Likeable Business.He is a popular contributor to Inc.com and a LinkedIn Influencer, and has been featured in many media outlets, including the New York Times, the TODAY show, CBS Early Show, BBC, Financial Times, and more. Additionally, Kerpen is the executive chairman of The Nursing Beat and the cofounder and CEO of Remembering Live. He was previously the founder and chairman of Likeable Local, and was the cofounder and CEO of Likeable Media, which was sold to 10Pearls in April 2021.  • Book: Get Over Yourself: How to Lead and Delegate Effectively for More Time, More Freedom, and More Success by Dave Kerpen• Free coaching: ScheduleDave.com• Website: ChooseApprentice.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Adam GrantSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former hostage negotiator Scott Walker shares powerful principles for masterful dialogue when the stakes are high. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The number one skill of master negotiators 2) Two tricks to help prepare you for any conversation 3) How MORE PIES help build rapport Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep955 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SCOTT — Scott Walker is one of the world's most experienced kidnap-for-ransom negotiators. He has helped resolve more than three hundred cases and other crises, such as piracy and cyber-extortion attacks. He spent sixteen years as a Scotland Yard detective engaged in covert, counterterrorist, and kidnapping operations. He left the police in 2015 to support organizations, government departments, and private individuals in securing the release of hostages. He now delivers negotiation workshops to organizations all over the world and is sought after as a keynote speaker. His first book, Order Out of Chaos, is out now and is a Sunday Times bestseller.  • Book: "Order Out of Chaos: A Kidnap Negotiator's Guide to Influence and Persuasion" • Website: ScottWalkerBooks.co.uk — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: "I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships" by Michael Sorensen • Book: "Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It" by Chriss Voss and Tahl Raz • Book: "Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships (Nonviolent Communication Guides)" by Marshall Rosenberg and Deepak Chopra • Past episode: 311: Communication Secrets from FBI Kidnapping Negotiator Chris Voss • Past episode: 693: Building Better Relationships through Validation with Michael Sorensen See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Sam Rader discusses a fresh approach to identify and cure the unconscious patterns that keep us from living fully. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The surprising origins of many work dysfunctions 2) The 12 coping styles and their antidotes 3) How to build your patience for annoying co-workers Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep954 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SAM — Dr. Sam Rader is a former psychologist who took what she learned about childhood development, personality, and growth and turned it into a new quantum healing  modality called Source Code.She is the author of SOURCE CODE, a forthcoming book about the 12 Coping Styles we adopt in childhood, which helped us then and hurt us now, and how we can heal. Dr. Sam believes that our early childhood experience writes a source code within us, which determines the rest of the way that our story unfolds. She helps people rewrite their code for a healthier, more beautiful life. • Instagram: @drsamrader • Website: DrSamRader.com • Quiz: https://learn.drsamrader.com/free-coping-styles-quiz-og — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: "Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds" by David Goggins • Book: "The Gift" by Hafiz, translated by Daniel Ladinsky • Previous episode: 767: How to Build Tremendous Mental Strength with Amy MorinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Todd Davis shows how to fix strained relationships and shift conversations from difficult to productive. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to reduce the discomfort in difficult conversations 2) The three steps to turn tension into progress 3) How to recover from worst-case scenarios Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep953 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TODD — Todd Davis is a senior consultant and thought leader at FranklinCovey, and has over 35 years of experience in human resources, talent development and executive recruiting. Todd has been with FranklinCovey for 28+ years and until recently, spent 18 of those years as Chief People Officer and Executive Vice President where he was responsible for the global talent development in over 40 offices reaching 160 countries. Additionally, he authored and co-authored best-selling books including Get Better: 15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships at Work and Everyone Deserves A Great Manager. • Book: Get Better: 15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships at Work • Course: Navigating Difficult Conversations: Turn Tension Into Progress • Website: FranklinCovey.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? by Seth Godin • Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen CoveySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Monica Parker discusses the surprising benefits of wonder—and shares easy ways to experience more of it in your life. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How wonder helps us at work 2) Easy ways to experience more wonder 3) How society discourages wonder—and how to overcome that Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep952 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MONICA — A world-renowned speaker, writer, and authority on the future of work, Monica Parker has spent decades helping people discover how to lead and live wonderfully. The founder of global human analytics and change consultancy HATCH, whose clients include blue-chip companies such as LinkedIn, Google, Prudential, and LEGO, Parker challenges corporate systems to advocate for more meaningful work lives. In addition to her extensive advocacy work, she has been an opera singer, a museum exhibition designer, and a homicide investigator defending death-row inmates. A lover of the arts, literature, and Mexican food, Parker and her family split their time between Atlanta, London, and Nice. Her wonderbringers include travel, fellowship with friends, and Trey Anastasio’s guitar.• Book: "The Power of Wonder: The Extraordinary Emotion That Will Change the Way You Live, Learn, and Lead" • Website: Monica-Parker.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “A Wandering Mind is an Unhappy Mind” by Matthew Killingsworth and Daniel Gilbert • Book: “Adrift: Seventy-six Days Lost at Sea by Steve Callahan” • Book: "Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole" by Susan Cain • Book: "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe • Past episode: 775: Susan Cain Uncovers the Surprising and Uplifting Power of Sorrow and Longing See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Fenning shares how to master the first minute of conversation for clearer, more concise, and more persuasive communication. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to capture your audience’s attention in 15 seconds2) Why meetings feel like a waste—and how to fix that 3) The one question that’s ruining your reputation Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep951 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHRIS — Chris Fenning makes it easier for us to communicate at work. He helps experts talk to non-experts, teams talk to executives, and much more. Chris's practical methods are used in organizations like Google and NATO, and have appeared in the Harvard Business Review. He is also the author of multiple award-winning books on communication and training that have been translated into 16 languages. Find out how Chris can help you at www.chrisfenning.com • Book: "The First Minute: How to Start Conversations That Get Results (Business Communication Skills Books)" • LinkedIn: Chris Fenning • Website: ChrisFenning.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Article: Egocentrism over e-mail: "Can we communicate as well as we think?" by Justin Kruger, Nicholas Epley, Jason Parker, and Zhi-Wen Ng • Book: "Thinking 101: How to Reason Better to Live Better" by Woo-kyoung AhnSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.