How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Ozan Varol discusses how to make giant leaps in your career by thinking like a rocket scientist. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How success can hinder growth—and what to do about it. 2) How to turn worrying into productive preparation. 3) How rocket scientists see and use failure. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep563 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT OZAN — Ozan Varol is a roc...

Alex Pang discusses how to significantly boost your productivity while working fewer hours. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How working fewer hours greatly increases productivity. 2) Small productivity hacks that save a massive amount of time. 3) When you should and shouldn’t multitask. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep562 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ALEX — Alex Pang is t...

Lisette Sutherland shares expert tips and tricks for working from home masterfully. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The remote worker hierarchy of needs. 2) Smarter alternatives to online meetings. 3) Three tips for managing distractions while working remotely. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep561 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT LISETTE — Lisette Sutherland is the director of...

Oscar Trimboli explains how to increase your impact through sharpening your listening. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The magic phrases powerful listeners use 2) How to expertly listen for what’s unsaid 3) One question to ask the people you disagree with  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep560 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT OSCAR — Oscar Trimboli is an author, host of the Appl...

David Burkus discusses how crafting a compelling vision in terms of a fight can inspire your team to action. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The three kinds of fights that inspire. 2) A simple trick to greatly boost motivation and efficiency. 3) The secret to getting along with the coworker you dislike. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep559 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT DAVI...

New York Times bestselling author and leadership mentor Michael Hyatt shares what it really takes to become a vision-driven leader. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why anyone can be a vision-driven leader. 2) The 4 key components of a good vision script. 3) How to turn your vision into action. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep558 for clickable versions of the link below. — ABOUT MICHAEL — Michael Hya...

Neurosurgeon and author Mark McLaughlin shares the science of fear and what to do about it. You'll Learn: 1) How fear affects our decision-making 2) How to manage your fears effectively 3) The two techniques to help you outthink your fears About Mark: Mark McLaughlin is a practicing board-certified neurosurgeon, a  national media commentator, author of the book Cognitive Dominance: A Brain Su...

Gary Burnison shares what professionals need to start doing differently to advance in their careers. You'll Learn: 1) Three mindsets to accelerate your career growth 2) The overlooked elements that determine career fit 3) Why most meetings are meaningless About Gary: Gary Burnison is the CEO and member of the board of directors for Korn Ferry, a global organization consulting firm. He is also an a...

Michael Bungay Stanier explains why we need to stop giving advice and start asking questions instead. You'll Learn: 1) Three reasons why advice is overrated. 2) A step-by-step process for breaking your advice-giving habit. 3) How to ask more insightful questions. About Michael: Michael Bungay Stanier is an author and the founder of Box of Crayons, a company best known for teaching 10-minute coachi...

Award-winning journalist and speaker Celeste Headlee shares how doing nothing can help you accomplish everything. You'll Learn: 1) Why idleness isn’t laziness 2) What’s causing you burnout 3) The productivity benefits of shorter work hours About Celeste: Celeste Headlee is an award-winning journalist, professional speaker and author of Heard Mentality and We Need To Talk: How To Have Conversations...

Wharton professor Jonah Berger discusses the biggest obstacles to successful persuasion—and how to overcome them. You'll Learn: 1) Why persuasive arguments don’t work—and what does 2) A simple technique to win over stubborn naysayers 3) How to introduce big changes with minimal resistance About Jonah: Jonah Berger is a marketing professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and...

Patrick Lencioni explores so many leaders fall short--and how to resolve it. You'll Learn: 1) The mentality that separates great leaders from the rest 2) Why you shouldn’t be afraid of micromanaging 3) How leaders can have more joyful difficult conversations About Patrick: Pat is the founder of The Table Group and the author of 11 books which have sold over 5 million copies and been translated int...

Dan Heath discusses how upstream-thinking can help solve problems before they even show up. You'll Learn: 1) The power of “upstream thinking” 2) How to get to the root of the problem 3) How to avoid the blame game at work About Dan: Dan Heath and his brother, Chip, have written four New York Times bestselling books: Made to Stick, Switch , Decisive , and The Power of Moments . Heath is a senior fe...

Dr. Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler shares what to do when your attempts to resolve conflict fail. You'll Learn: 1) The simplest way to stop conflict from overwhelming you 2) How to untangle the complex web of recurring conflict 3) The smartest thing to do when a conflict goes nowhere About Jennifer: Dr. Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler is founder and CEO of Alignment Strategies Group, the New York-based consult...

Rick Gillis shares how knowing and improving your “quotient” can help you get raises and promotions at work.  — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) The factor that determines your compensation at work.  2) How to speak up for your work to your boss.  3) The perfect time to bring up your accomplishments.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep549 for clickable versions of the links belo...

Davina Stanley shares expert strategies for communicating with greater clarity.  — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) Why so many business presentations miss the mark.  2) The three-step “So what?” strategy.  3) The seven storyline patterns and when to use them.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep548 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVINA —  Davina Stanley...

Simon Sinek discusses the crucial pivot in thinking that professionals need to thrive in their careers. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) What most professionals get wrong about work.  2) The five key practices for thriving in an infinite game.  3) How to keep your confidence during setbacks.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep547 for clickable versions of the links below.  — A...

Former nuclear submarine commander David Marquet shares how subtle language changes can make a huge impact. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) How language impacts your leadership.  2) How to use dissent in the workplace to your advantage.  3) How we’re mistaking coercion for leadership.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep546 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT D...

Alan Stein Jr. discusses the fundamental habits and mindsets that separate the best from the rest. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) The universal skill every professional needs.  2) The secret to making remarkable change last.  3) A powerful mantra to keep you grounded and present.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep545 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ALAN...

Richard Medcalf shares strategies to grow your influence despite the noise and overwhelm of the digital world. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) The language that gets people to listen to you.  2) The two ways of effectively relating with anyone.  3) A quick trick to exude charisma and confidence.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep544 for clickable versions of the links below.&nbsp...

Britt Andreatta shares neuroscience insights for boosting your learning, memory, and creativity. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) How to make your learning stick.  2) The striking benefits of boredom.  3) How to deal with information overwhelm.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep543 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT BRITT —  Dr. Britt Andreatta is an int...

Harvard professor and author Laura Huang shares how to build your edge and be perceived positively. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) Why the myth of hard work is so dangerous.  2) How unfair perceptions can quietly limit your career–and what to do about it.  3) A formula to turn embarrassment and bitterness into enrichment.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep542 for clickable versi...

Tom Rath discusses how to find greater meaning in your job. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) How to find your unique style of contribution.  2) Two easy ways to recharge your energy.  3) A powerful way to make any job feel more meaningful.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep541 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT TOM —   Tom Rath is an author and rese...

Atta Tarki sheds light on the crucial practices that improve the hiring process on both sides of the recruiting table. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) The strongest predictor of job performance.  2) What makes an interview answer excellent vs. terrible.  3) The most important factors that determine career fit.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep540 for clickable versions of the li...

Jacob Morgan discusses what professionals need to succeed in future workplaces. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) How professionals must change in the future.  2) The five skills of future leaders.  3) The surprising weakness of present-day leaders.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep539 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JACOB —  Jacob Morgan is a 4x best...