Sean Patton reveals his warrior mindset to help maximize your potential and performance. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to get better at feeling grateful. 2) The root of every workplace failure–and how to overcome it. 3) The coaching approach that really works. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep919 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SEAN — Sean Patton’s mission is to transform modern leadership into a driver of fulfillment, abundance, and freedom. He applied these principles while growing his own companies and now helps others unlock greatness through Stronger Leaders Stronger Profits, a leadership coaching and consulting company. Sean’s leadership foundation was forged as a US Army Airborne Ranger and Special Forces Green Beret Commander, where he earned the respect of his men and chain of command while operating in hostile and politically sensitive environments. • Book: A Warrior's Mindset: The 6 Keys to Greatness • Website: StrongerLeadersStrongerProfits.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success by Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman, Kaley Klemp • Book: The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abrams • Martial art: Jiu Jitsu • Concept: Dukkha • Study: The Harvard Happiness study as discussed by Robert Waldinger • Tool: Jasper — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • The Management Muse podcast. Sharpen your leadership skills with Cindi Baldi and Geoffrey Tumlin See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

919: How to Find Fulfillment, Drive Engagement, and Unlock Your Greatness with Sean Patton

Paul Sloane discusses how to become more innovative and effective by adopting different styles of thinking. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The top question to ask when problem-solving. 2_ The simple trick for improving your memory. 3) How to build rapport with anyone with one phrase. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep918 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT PAUL — Paul Sloane is the author of many books on lateral thinking and the leadership of innovation. He graduated from Cambridge University with a degree in Engineering. He had a successful career in sales at IBM before becoming Marketing Director and then Managing Director at the database company, Ashton-Tate. He was subsequently the VP International and CEO of software companies. He now speaks and consults on lateral thinking and innovation with corporate clients. • Book: How to be a Brilliant Thinker: Exercise Your Mind and Find Creative Solutions • Website: DestinationInnovation.com • TEDx Talk: Are You Open Minded? Three Ways to Break Thinking Patterns | Paul Sloane | TEDxUniversityofBrighton • LinkedIn: Paul Sloane • Twitter: @PaulSloane — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie • Book: Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono • Book: The Innovator's Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business by Clayton Christensen — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • UpliftDesk.com. Build your dream workstation and get 5% off with promo code AWESOME • BetterHelp. Find your bright spot this season, with BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/awesome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

918: How to Think and Innovate Like a Genius with Paul Sloane

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Oren Jay Sofer shares how to engage contemplative practices to improve your focus, energy, and quality of life. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The five-item list that will help you focus better. 2) How to be unstoppable in the face of procrastination. 3) The three-second trick for boosting energy. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep917 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT OREN — Oren Jay Sofer teaches meditation and communication internationally. He holds a degree in comparative religion from Columbia University and is a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner for the healing of trauma. Oren is also the author of several books, including the best-seller Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication and his latest book, Your Heart Was Made for This: Contemplative Practices toMeet a World In Crisis with Courage, Integrity, and Love. His teaching has reached people around the world through his online communication courses and guided meditations. A husband and a father, Oren lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he enjoys cooking, spending time in nature, and home woodworking projects. • Book: Your Heart Was Made for This: Contemplative Practices for Meeting a World in Crisis with Courage, Integrity, and Love • Website: OrenJaySofer.com • Previous episode: 292: Enhancing Work and Life through Mindfulness with Oren Jay Sofer • Previous episode: 375: How and Why to Communicate Mindfully with Oren Jay Sofer — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • AwesomeAtYourJob.com/advice : Our survey • Book: How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent by Carla Naumburg • Book: When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi • Book: Into the Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon's Quest to Discover the Mysteries of the Brain and the Secrets of the Heart by James R. Doty — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Storyworth. Give a personal gift from the heart this holiday season at StoryWorth.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

917: Training Your Mind For Better Focus, Energy, and Willpower with Oren Jay Sofer

Todd Rogers shares powerful writing principles to help capture your busy audience’s attention. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why people aren’t reading—and what to do about it 2) The critical question that will improve your writing 3) The simple trick to get people to respond to your requestSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep916 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TODD — Todd Rogers is co-author of Writing for Busy Readers, and Professor of Public Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. He is the faculty director of the Behavioral Insights Group, faculty chair of the executive education program Behavioral Insights and Public Policy, Senior Scientist at ideas42, and Academic Advisor at the Behavioral Insights Team.  Todd co-founded the Analyst Institute, which improves voter communications, and serves on its board. He also co-founded EveryDay Labs, which partners with school districts to reduce student absenteeism by communicating with families, is an equity holder and serves as Chief Scientist.  Todd received his Ph.D. jointly from Harvard's department of Psychology and the Harvard Business School.• Book: Writing for Busy Readers: Communicate More Effectively in the Real World, with Jessica Lasky-Fink• Study: “Poison Parasite Counter: Turning Duplicitous Mass Communications Into Self-Negating Memory-Retrieval Cues” with Robert B. Cialdini et al.• Website: WritingForBusyReaders.com• Tool: AI email editing• Tool: Writing checklist— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “People systematically overlook subtractive changes” by Gabrielle S. Adams, et al.• Term: Butterfly ballot• Book: Pre-Suasion: Channeling Attention for Change by Robert Cialdini• Book: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini• Book: Give Your Speech, Change the World: How To Move Your Audience to Action by Nick Morgan• Book: Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything by BJ Fogg• Book: Recoding America: Why Government Is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better by Jennifer Pahlka• Book: Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less by Leidy Klotz• Past episode: 317: How to Form Habits the Smart Way with BJ Fogg, PhD• Past episode: 664: Dr. Robert Cialdini on How to Persuade with the 7 Universal Principles of Influence• Past episode: 684: Achieving More by Tapping into the Science of Less with Leidy KlotzSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

916: Six Principles for Writing to Busy Readers with Todd Rogers

Tim Elmore reveals the keys to transforming generational differences into opportunities for enhanced collaboration. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How generalizations across the generations can be both helpful and harmful2) The do’s and don'ts of interacting with each generation3) The keys to turning generational conflict into team harmonySubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep915 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TIM — Dr. Tim Elmore is founder and CEO of Growing Leaders (www.growingleaders.com), an Atlanta‐based non‐profit organization created to develop emerging leaders. His work grew out of 20 years serving alongside Dr. John C. Maxwell. Elmore has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, USA Today, Psychology Today and he’s been featured on CNN’s Headline News, Fox Business, Newsmax TV and Fox and Friends to talk about leading multiple generations in the marketplace. He has written over 35 books, including Habitudes: Images That Form Leadership Habits and Attitudes, and his latest, A New Kind of Diversity: Making the Different Generations on Your Team a Competitive Advantage.• Book: A New Kind of Diversity: Making the Different Generations on Your Team a Competitive Advantage• Book: The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership: Embracing the Conflicting Demands of Today's Workplace• Website: TimElmore.com• Website: GrowingLeaders.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier by Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey• Book: From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life by Arthur C. Brooks— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • The Management Muse podcast. Sharpen your leadership skills with Cindi Baldi and Geoffrey TumlinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

915: How to Maximize the Power of Generational Diversity at Work with Dr. Tim Elmore

Henna Pryor reframes awkwardness and shows how we can turn it into a superpower. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How not embracing awkwardness is hurting our performance. 2) How to work out your awkwardness muscles. 3) How to release the discomfort that follows awkward moments. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep914 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT HENNA — Henna Pryor, PCC is 2x TEDx and Global Keynote Speaker, Workplace Performance Expert, Author, and Executive Coach. Her talks blend 2 decades of work with corporate leaders and teams, with a modern, science-based approach to taking more strategic risks and being braver in the work that we do. • Book: Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become The Bravest You • Instagram: hennypryor • LinkedIn: Henna Pryor • Website: GoodAwkward.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Americanah: A novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie • Book: The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brene Brown See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

914: Turning Awkwardness Into Your Greatest Asset with Henna Pryor

Karen Eber shares neuroscience insights to help you maximize attention and impact in your communications. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why storytelling dramatically increases your influence. 2) The five factory settings of the brain. 3) The key to creating memorable stories. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep913 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KAREN — Karen Eber is an author, leadership consultant, and keynote speaker. She has a TED Talk on storytelling and recently published, The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories That Inform, Influence, and Inspire, with HarperCollins. As the CEO and Chief Storyteller of Eber Leadership Group, Karen helps Fortune 500 companies build leaders, teams, and culture, one story at a time. She’s a former Head of Culture, Learning, and Leadership Development at GE and Deloitte. • Book: The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories That Inform, Influence, and Inspire • TED Talk: How your brain responds to stories -- and why they're crucial for leaders | TED • Website: KarenEber.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Don't Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability (3rd Edition) (Voices That Matter) by Steve Krug • Book: The Many Lives of Mama Love: A Memoir of Lying, Stealing, Writing, and Healing by Lara Love Hardin • Person: Uri Hasson See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

913: Upping your Influence with the Five Principles of Captivating Stories with Karen Eber

Kirstin Ferguson shares how modern leaders can best meet the challenge of the new work landscape. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why traditional leadership is lacking–and what you should do instead. 2) Why you may not be as self-aware as you think. 3) Why you might want to talk less in your next meeting. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep912 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KIRSTIN — Dr. Kirstin Ferguson, PhD is an award-winning leadership expert, best-selling author, columnist, and keynote speaker. Kirstin has been called “Australia’s own Brene Brown” and been named one of the world’s top 30 thinkers to watch by Thinkers 50. Her latest book, Head & Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership, has been named one of the top 10 best new management books in the world in 2023. • Book: Head & Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership • Website: HeadHeartLeader.com • Website: KirstinFerguson.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson • Book: Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon by Michael Lewis • TV Show: Bluey • Website: Thinkers50 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

912: Maximizing Your Impact by Leading with both Head and Heart with Dr. Kirstin Ferguson

Maggie Jackson talks about the power of uncertainty and how to harness it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How uncertainty enhances learning. 2) How to manage the fear of uncertainty. 3) How routine can hold us back. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep911 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MAGGIE — Maggie Jackson is an award-winning author and journalist. Her new book, Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure (Nov. 2023) explores why we should paradoxically seek not-knowing in times of flux. The book’s been nominated for a National Book Award, Uncertain is a Next Big Idea Club “must read.” Jackson’s prior book, Distracted (2nd ed., 2018), sparked a global conversation on the steep costs of fragmenting our attention and won the 2020 Dorothy Lee Award. A former Boston Globe columnist, Jackson has written for the New York Times and other publications worldwide. Her work has been covered extensively in the global press. • Book: Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure • LinkedIn: Maggie Jackson • Twitter: @Maggie8Jackson • Website: Maggie-Jackson.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • BetterHelp. Get a break from your thoughts with online therapy. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/awesome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

911: Making Uncertainty your Friend with Maggie Jackson

Chuck Wisner reveals the four universal types of conversation—and shares advice on how to maximize the effectiveness of each. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The four universal types of conversations—and why they matter. 2) How to stop your stories from limiting you. 3) The fundamental pattern for better collaboration. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep910 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHUCK — Chuck Wisner is president of Wisner Consulting. His client list includes companies such as Google, Rivian, Apple, Tesla, Harvard Business School, Ford, and Chrysler. Wisner was a senior affiliated mediator with the Harvard Mediation Program and was among the first to be certified through the Mastering the Art of Professional Coaching program at the Newfield Institute. He was also a specialist in organizational learning and leadership as an affiliate with MIT’s Center for Organizational Learning. • Book: The Art of Conscious Conversations: Transforming How We Talk, Listen, and Interact • LinkedIn: Chuck Wisner • Website: ChuckWisner.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by David Burns • Book: Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and Anxiety by David Burns • Book: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

910: Mastering the Four Conversations that Transform all Your Interactions with Chuck Wisner

Tracy Maylett and Tim Vandehey reveal the reasons why we often end up quitting before achieving our goals. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why we often fail to finish things–and how to fix it. 2) The two things that will help you get through any task. 3) How to break the cycle of failure with MAGIC. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep908 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TRACY AND TIM — Tracy Maylett, Ed.D, is a CEO, organizational psychologist, researcher, and professor. He advises leaders throughout the world in employee engagement and organizational effectiveness. Dr. Maylett is an internationally recognized, bestselling author who travels the globe exploring culture, motivation, and how people and organizations think. He has published numerous articles in the field of organizational psychology and employee engagement, and has authored three previous award-winning books, including bestsellers The Employee Experience: How to Attract Talent, Retain Top Performers, and Drive Results and ENGAGEMENT MAGIC: Five Keys for Engaging People, Leaders, and Organizations.  Tim Vandehey is a journalist, columnist, and New York Times bestselling ghostwriter of more than 65 nonfiction books in such genres as business, finance, advice, outdoor adventure, religion, memoir, parenting, and health. His work has been featured in Fast Company, Inc., Forbes and Entrepreneur, and his ghostwritten books have been published by major houses including HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Hachette, Wiley & Sons, St. Martin’s Press, and The MIT Press. Tim’s work has also garnered numerous awards, including multiple Axiom Business Book medals and Independent Publisher Book awards. Tim is also a singer of a cappella jazz and Renaissance music, a sailor and a world traveler, and the father of two amazing daughters. He’s a California native, but currently lives in Kansas City, Missouri.  • Book: Swipe: The Science Behind Why We Don't Finish What We Start • Website: SwipeTheBook.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft (A Memoir of the Craft) by Stephen King • Book: The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe • Book: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Dash Hudson. Manage your social media and stay up to speed with Dash Hudson’s Social Media Trends Report. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

909: How to Stay Engaged and Accomplish Your Hardest Tasks with Tracy Maylett and Tim Vandehey

David Livermore discusses how to engage and get along with people who strongly hold opposing views and beliefs. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why we’re better off when we address our differences. 2) How to overcome the discomfort of discussing differences. 3) The one question that helps bridge divides. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep908 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVID — David Livermore PhD is a social scientist devoted to the study of cultural intelligence (CQ) and global leadership and the author of several award-winning books. He is a founder of the Cultural Intelligence Center in East Lansing, Michigan, and a visiting research fellow at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Prior to leading the Cultural Intelligence Center, Livermore spent twenty years in leadership positions with a variety of nonprofits and taught in five universities. He is a frequent speaker and adviser to leaders in Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and governments, and he has worked in more than one hundred countries. He has been interviewed and referenced by myriad news sources, including The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, CBS News, Christian Science Monitor, The Economist, Forbes, NBC, the New York Times, USA Today, and the Financial Times. • Book: Digital, Diverse & Divided: How to Talk to Racists, Compete With Robots, and Overcome Polarization • Website: DavidLivermore.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Perspective-taking: Decreasing stereotype expression, stereotype accessibility, and in-group favoritism” by Adam D. Galinsky and Gordon B. Moskowitz • Book: Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Dash Hudson. Manage your social media and stay up to speed with Dash Hudson’s Social Media Trends Report. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

908: How to Work Across Differences and Overcome Polarization with David Livermore

Paul Epstein reveals master keys to building confidence and making better decisions faster. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The fundamental key to feeling more confident every day. 2) How to improve your decision outcomes in just two minutes. 3) The head-heart-hands equation for making better decisions faster. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep907 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT PAUL — PAUL EPSTEIN is a former high-level executive for multiple NFL and NBA teams and the bestselling author of The Power of Playing Offense. In 2022, he was named one of SUCCESS magazine’s top thought leaders who get results and his work has been featured on ESPN, NBC, Fox Business, and in USA Today. In fifteen years as a leader in the world of pro sports, Paul helped take NBA teams from the bottom of the league in revenue to the top two, broke every premium sales revenue metric in Super Bowl history, opened a billion-dollar stadium, and founded the San Francisco 49ers Talent Academy. As an award-winning keynote speaker, Paul’s impact continues offstage, providing leadership development and culture transformation programs for companies and teams including Amazon, Disney, Johnson & Johnson, NASA, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Dallas Cowboys. He’s also the founder of the Win Monday Community and host of the Win Monday podcast, where he interviews high-profile guests who reveal their secrets of confidence and work-life mastery.  • Book: Better Decisions Faster: Unshakable Confidence When You Need It Most • Book: The Power of Playing Offense: A Leader's Playbook for Personal and Team Transformation • Website: PaulEpsteinSpeaks.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Dash Hudson. Manage your social media and stay up to speed with Dash Hudson’s Social Media Trends Report. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

907: Building Unwavering Confidence with Paul Epstein

Dr. Esther Sternberg reveals how to enhance your office environment to improve your health and boost performance. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How your workspace affects your wellbeing. 2) How your surroundings impact your sleep. 3) Tiny changes in lighting and sound that immediately improve your environment. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep906 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ESTHER — Esther M. Sternberg, M.D. is a Professor of Medicine, Psychology, and Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Planning at the University of Arizona and has been internationally recognized for her pioneering discoveries on the mind-body-stress interaction in healing and the impact of built environments on integrative health and wellness. She’s advised the World Health Organization, the US Institute of Medicine, the Vatican, and more, and has been featured on national stages, including CBS’ 60 Minutes, SXSW, NPR, ABC News, and more. • Book: Healing Spaces: The Science of Place and Well-Being • Book: The Balance Within: The Science Connecting Health and Emotions • Book: Well at Work: Creating Wellbeing in any Workspace • Website: https://esthersternberg.com/ — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Article: “The Basque Sheepherder and the Shepherd Psalm by James K. Wallace • Book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen • Study: Discovery of associative patterns between workplace sound level and physiological wellbeing using wearable devices and empirical Bayes modeling • Podcaster: Andrew Huberman — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Dash Hudson. Manage your social media and stay up to speed with Dash Hudson’s Social Media Trends Report. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

906: How to Optimize Your Workspace for Your Wellbeing with Dr. Esther Sternberg

Lisa McCarthy reveals five principles that help turn your boldest ambitions into reality. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to manage your inner critic. 2) The benefits of sharing your goals with others. 3) Three words to avoid using. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep905 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LISA — Lisa McCarthy is Fast Forward’s CEO and co-founder. Prior to launching Fast Forward, she spent 25 years at prominent media companies Univision, Viacom, and CBS leading sales organizations that were responsible for billions in revenue. Recognized as a people-first leader and change agent, Lisa was named a “Woman to Watch” by Advertising Age and was included in Crain’s New York Business “40 Under 40” list. She experienced the costs of an always-on workplace where people end up simply surviving, putting out fires, and often putting their happiness and health on hold. Together, she and Wendy designed a simple and immediately actionable system of Power Principles to help people achieve success and fulfillment in their whole lives. • Book: Fast Forward: 5 Power Principles to Create the Life You Want in Just One Year • Email: lisa@fastforwardgroup.net • Website: FastForwardGroup.net — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Article: “Debriefing: A Simple Tool to Help Your Team Tackle Tough Problems” by Doug Sundheim • Book: All In: An Autobiography by Billie Jean King, Johnette Howard, Maryanne Vollers • Book: Open: An Autobiography by Andre Agassi — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Dash Hudson. Manage your social media and stay up to speed with Dash Hudson’s Social Media Trends Report. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

905: How to Achieve Your Biggest Goals in One Year with Lisa McCarthy

Mark Balasa shares the most important lessons learned on trust from his celebrated career in asset management. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to build trust with anyone. 2) How trying to sound smart can hurt you. 3) The most important question to ask in any meeting. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep904 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARK — Mark is the former founder and CIO of Balasa Dinverno & Foltz LLC, a wealth management firm. Mark has been a featured speaker on investment and technology topics with organizations such as Morningstar, the Financial Planning Association (FPA), Charles Schwab & Co., and Standard & Poor’s. He has been quoted in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Barron’s, Smart Money, and BusinessWeek. Mark has been recognized as one of the top wealth managers in the country by organizations such as Robb Report Worth magazine, Medical Economics and Bloomberg. He previously sat on Blackrock’s RIA Advisory Board, J.P. Morgan’s RIA advisory board, PIMCO’s advisory panel for RIAs, the advisory board for State Street Global Advisors, and the technology board for Charles Schwab & Co. Mark has written for INC. magazine website and publications for CCH. • Company: BVM Studio • Podcast: Is THIS for Kids? — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Website: Morningstar • Book: Nudge: The Final Edition by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein • Book: Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics by Richard Thaler • Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman • Book: The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate The Three Essential Virtues by Patrick Lencioni • Book: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni • Past episode: 552: The Foundational Principle that Separates Good Leaders from Bad Ones with Pat Lencioni — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Dash Hudson. Manage your social media and stay up to speed with Dash Hudson’s Social Media Trends Report.                                                           See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

904: How to Gain Trust and Insight by Asking Better Questions with Mark Balasa

Donna McGeorge provides practical examples of how to use ChatGPT to get work done faster and easier.. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to get started with ChatGPT. 2) What ChatGPT does better and worse than a human. 3) Tricks and prompts to get the most out of ChatGPT. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep903 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DONNA — DONNA MCGEORGE is a passionate productivity coach with modern time management strategies designed to enhance the time we spend in our workplace.With more than 20 years of experience working with managers and leaders throughout Australia and Asia-Pacific, Donna delivers practical skills, training, workshops, and facilitation to corporations—such as Nissan Motor Company, Jetstar, Medibank Private, and Ford Motor Company—so they learn to manage their people well and produce great performance and results. As a captivating, upbeat, and engaging resource on time management and productivity, Donna has been featured on The Today Show, on radio interviews across Australia, and has written for publications including The Age, Boss Magazine, Smart Company, B&T Magazine, and HRM.• Book: The ChatGPT Revolution: How to Simplify Your Work and Life Admin with AI • Book: The First 2 Hours: Make better use of your most valuable time • Website: DonnaMcGeorge.com • Download: Planning pages • Download: ChatGPT worksheet — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Website: OpenAI ChatGPT • Study: Most Americans haven’t used ChatGPT; few think it will have a major impact on their job by Eugenie Park and Risa Gelles-Watnick • Article: “M.B.A. Students vs. ChatGPT: Who Comes Up With More Innovative Ideas?” by Christian Terwiesch and Karl Ulrich • Book: Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder (Incerto) by Nassim Nicholas Taleb • Book: Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman • Book: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth • Book: Ode to Happiness by Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Dash Hudson. Manage your social media and stay up to speed with Dash Hudson’s Social Media Trends ReportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

903: How to Save Time Using ChatGPT at Work with Donna McGeorge

André Martin discusses how to avoid wrong career fit and ensure your career aligns with your needs. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What right fit and wrong fit look like in practice. 2) Four powerful questions to know if a job is the right fit. 3) Why it’s OK to have a boring job. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep902 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANDRÉ — Dr. André Martin is an organizational psychologist and author of the book Wrong Fit, Right Fit - Why How We Work Matters More Than Ever. He has spent 20+ years as the Chief Talent Officer of iconic brands such as Mars, Nike, Google, and Target. Now, acting as an operating advisor, coach, and consultant, André continues to counsel leaders and founders to peak performance. When André isn't working, he can be found with his wife and two English labs on the rain-soaked trails around Portland, Oregon. • Book: Wrong Fit, Right Fit: Why How We Work Matters More Than Ever • Website: WrongFitRightFit.com • Newsletter: MondayMatters.substack.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: MIT SMR / Glassdoor Culture 500 • Learning Platform: Arist.co • Book: Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence by Anna Lembke • Book: Dedicated: The Case for Commitment in an Age of Infinite Browsing by Pete Davis — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Factor. Get healthy, quick, delicious meals at factormeals.com/beawesome50. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

902: How to Ensure Great Career Fit with André Martin

Julia DiGangi shows you how to harness your emotional energy and turn it into your greatest strength. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What others’ skepticism is telling you. 2) How to reframe your brain’s negative patterns. 3) The root cause of procrastination–and how to deal with it. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep901 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JULIA — Dr. Julia DiGangi is a neuropsychologist, who completed her residency at Harvard Medical School, Boston University School of Medicine, and the US Department of Veterans Affairs. She has nearly two decades of experience studying the connection between our brains and our behavior. Dr. DiGangi has worked with leaders at The White House Press Office, global companies, international NGOs, and the US Special Forces. Her understanding of stress, trauma, and resilience is also informed by her work in international development and humanitarian aid, where she served some of the world’s most vulnerable communities. The founder of NeuroHealth Partners, a neuropsychology-based consultancy, DiGangi shows people—at work and at home—how to harness the power of the brain to lead more satisfying and emotionally intelligent lives. She is the author of Energy Rising: The Neuroscience of Leading with Emotional Power. • Book: Energy Rising: The Neuroscience of Leading with Emotional Power • Instagram: @drjuliadigangi • LinkedIn: Dr. Julia DiGangi • Website: DrJuliaDiGangi.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • BetterHelp. Get a break from your thoughts with online therapy. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/awesome. 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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