How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Former FBI agent Robin Dreeke shares how sizing people up can help you build trusting, strong relationships at work. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) The overlooked activities that build healthy work relationships.  2) The six fundamental principles of trust.  3) The code of trust that builds relationships.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep538 for clickable versions of the links...

John C. Maxwell shares powerful wisdom on how to develop and transform budding leaders. — YOU'LL LEARN—  1) Three simple questions that encourage growth.  2) Why training programs don’t work--and what does.  3) What the most beloved leaders do differently.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep537 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JOHN —  John C...

Julian Treasure shares tactics and techniques that greatly improve how you communicate. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) A crucial question for more powerful listening and speaking.  2) The two biggest roadblocks to effective communication.  3) How to make your voice more engaging.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep536 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JULIA...

Nicolle Merrill shares practical tips for changing careers--and beating the doubt that comes with it. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) Why it’s OK to not have it figured out.  2) Powerful, clarifying questions for charting a new career path.  3) Smart alternatives to a second degree.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep535 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT NIC...

Ryan Hawk shares how to transition from individual contributor to team leader. —YOU'LL LEARN —  1) Why top performers often struggle as new managers.  2) What most managers fail to prepare for.  3) Powerful ways to build your team’s trust.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep534 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT RYAN —  Ryan Hawk is a keynote...

Roger Dooley talks about how eliminating friction at work can lead to better productivity. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) The cardinal rule of friction.  2) How to reduce the friction of meetings.  3) How mistrust creates friction.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep533 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ROGER —  Roger Dooley is an author and internatio...

Molly Fletcher explains how to expertly manage your energy to accomplish your best work. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) The key to better energy management.  2) Smart ways to beat burn out.  3) Why self-care shouldn’t make you feel guilty.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep532 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MOLLY —  Molly Fletcher is a trailbl...

Stan Silverman discusses how being different and taking risks pays off for your career. You'll Learn: 1) Why failing is the first step to achieving more at work 2) How to take calculated risks that win at work 3) Why and how to break policy About Stan: Stan Silverman is the founder and CEO of Silverman Leadership. He is also a speaker, advisor, and the author of Be Different! The Key to Business a...

Organizing guru Julie Morgenstern discusses how to manage your time for greater productivity. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) A foolproof approach to managing your time.  2) Two powerful questions to get a grip on your time.  3) How to keep your inbox from taking over your day.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep530 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JULIE —&...

Dr. Daphne Scott debunks harmful myths to explain how to build a healthy relationship with success.  — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) How your ambition is sabotaging your career.  2) How to end the vicious cycle of stress.  3) How to easily fit meditation into your daily routine.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep529 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT DA...

Aaron Levy discusses how to encourage your team to give and receive more honest feedback. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) The deciding factor of high-performing teams.  2) How to make feedback less intimidating.  3) Four ground rules that allow teams to thrive.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep528 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT AARON —  Aaron is th...

Chris Baréz-Brown shares high-impact approaches to boost your energy for more fulfilling workdays. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) The surprising root of our energy problem.  2) The tiny change that massively boosts productivity.  3) A powerful way to lower stress and find clarity.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/epxxx for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT CHRI...

Writing Coach Daphne Gray-Grant offers practical tips to accelerate and improve your writing. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) The biggest mistake people make when writing.  2) Why outlines don’t work—and what does.  3) Top do’s and don’ts for engaging writing.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep526 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT DAPHNE —  Daphne Gray...

Christine Clapp shares best practices for preparing and delivering engaging presentations. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) The most common mistake in presentation preparation.  2) The five S’s of confident speakers.  3) How to eliminate filler words.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep525 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT CHRISTINE —  Christine Clapp is...

John DiJulius shares his expert tips for quickly building lasting emotional ties. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) Four touchpoints that effectively build rapport.  2) The subtle ways you’re killing the conversation.  3) How to go from indifferent to curious.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep524 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JOHN —  John is the aut...

Dr. Kyra Bobinet explains how to close the gap between intention and behavior to form better, lasting habits.  — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) Powerful behaviors that build life-changing habits.  2) Just how long it takes to form a habit.  3) Quick ways to ease stress and anxiety at work.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep523 for clickable versions of the links below. ...

Joe McCormack provides noise survival tips for clear thinking. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) Top 3 tactics for noise survival.  2) The problem with multitasking and what to do instead.  3) How to train yourself to say no.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep522 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JOE —  Joe McCormack founded and serves as managing direct...

Dr. Roger Firestien shares his simple method for generating more original ideas. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) The four guidelines for generating ideas.  2) Why silly warm ups seriously help brainstorming.  3) The magic number for creative ideas.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep521 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ROGER —  Dr. Roger Firestien has...

Charlie Gilkey discusses how to deal with the obstacles that derail your important projects — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) The magic number for projects.  2) Signs that a project truly matters to you.  3) When and how to say no to your family, friends, and bosses.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep520 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT CHARLIE —  Charl...

Buster Benson discusses how to conquer your fear of conflict and start disagreeing well You'll Learn: 1) The surprising cost of avoiding conflict 2) Eight crucial steps for productive disagreement 3) What to do when you disagree with your boss About Buster: Buster Benson is an entrepreneur and a former product leader at Amazon, Twitter, Slack, and Patreon. He's now editor of and writer for the Bet...

Dr. Gleb Tsipursky explains why we often make disastrous decisions—and how to make smarter ones. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) The biggest decision-making mistake people make.  2) Three handy debiasing techniques.  3) Five questions to guide everyday decisions.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep518 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT GLEB —  Known as t...

Tim Campos discusses how he doubled Facebook’s productivity—and how to double your own. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) The secret to how Tim doubled Facebook's productivity.  2) The biggest mistake people make with their calendars.  3) The two kinds of time professionals have.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep517 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT TIM —&nb...

David Wood shares his process for making difficult conversations more manageable. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) What makes difficult conversations so difficult.  2) The four-step blueprint for tackling difficult conversations.  3) The simplest way to receive more quality feedback.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep516 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT DAV...

Susan Fowler explains what we get wrong about motivation and how to make the shifts to master it. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) Major misconceptions about motivation.  2) The three keys to mastering your motivation.  3) An overlooked leadership practice to improve engagement.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep515 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT SUS...

Professional poker player Alec Torelli shares his tips for making wise decisions during high-stakes situations. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) How to keep emotions from overtaking logic.  2) When to go with your gut.  3) How to better read people and situations.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep514 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ALEC—  Alec Torell...