How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Thanh Pham from Asian Efficiency shares his expert tips and favorite resources for optimal productivity.  — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) The biggest productivity myth.  2) How to be more productive while doing less.  3) A simple productivity tip to exponentially improve your focus.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep488 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOU...

Erica Mandy shares essential–but often overlooked–keys to becoming a more successful communicator in the modern environment.  — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) How what you’re doing on Facebook can damage your credibility at work.  2) Words to purge from your communication.  3) The fundamental test to improve your communication.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep487 for clicka...

Dave Stachowiak shares how to develop the strongest personal and professional relationships.  — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) The productivity hack that helps you be more present.  2) The under-appreciated value of small talk.  3) What to do when you don’t like networking.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep486 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT DAVE —&n...

Jonathan Levi shares how speedreading and visual mnemonics can enhance your learning.  — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) The scientifically-proven method for speedreading.  2) How curiosity improves learning.  3) A simple trick to remember names and face.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep485 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JONATHAN —  Jonathan is...

Dean Karrel makes the case for mastering the basic skills that will put you above the rest.  — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) How “B students” can achieve more in their careers.  2) How to survive and thrive in office politics.  3) The secret to building unshakable confidence.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep484 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT DEAN...

Nir Eyal identifies the surprising reason why we get distracted and how you can overcome it.  — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) Why mainstream productivity advice doesn’t work.  2) The four steps to becoming indistractable.  3) The real motivation for all human behavior.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep483 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT NIR — Nir Ey...

David Allen provides an approachable overview of his legendary Getting Things Done (GTD) system.  — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) GTD in a nutshell.  2) The saving power of an external brain.  3) Two power questions for prioritizing.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep482 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT DAVID — David Allen is an international best-sel...

Drew Tarvin shares how to bring more humor and fun into the workplace.   You'll Learn: The power of humor on your work-life productivity How to craft good work humor that considers medium, audience, and purpose The 3 specific situations when NOT to use humor at work   About Drew: Andrew Tarvin is the world's first humor engineer, teaching people how to get better results while having more fun. Com...

Researcher Vanessa Van Edwards explains what causes people to like one another and how to make great impressions.  — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) Proven ways for making a fantastic first impression.  2) What builds and what kills likability the fastest.  3) Good and bad questions to ask during first meetings.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep480 for clickable versions of t...

Resilience expert Anne Grady shares how to decrease anxiety and stay in a more positive, productive zone more often. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How the negativity bias hijacks us–and how to fix it. 2) Quick ways to put your lizard brain back in its place. 3) How to better savor “delicious moments” and enjoy each workday more. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep479 for clickable versions of the lin...

Randy Grieser offers actionable pointers to keep a workplace culture healthy and thriving. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How trust is built in the workplace 2) The 6 key elements of a healthy workplace culture 3) Do’s and don’ts for effective conflict management Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep478 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT RANDY —  Randy Grieser is the founder a...

Professional speaker Diane DiResta shares invaluable tips and tricks to level up your presentations and boost your executive presence.   You'll Learn: Why knockout presentation skills are essential to your career How to structure the most effective presentation An effective way to overcome your fear of speaking   About Diane: Diane DiResta, CSP, is Founder and CEO of DiResta Communications, Inc.,...

Ryan Berman offers his tips and tricks for building your courage muscle to make exciting changes. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The three elements of the courage equation. 2) One simple trick to boost your courage. 3) How to convince your boss to make a courageous change. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep476 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT RYAN —  Ryan Berman is the fo...

Perry Marshall explains how the 80/20 rule can help you exponentially leverage your time to achieve massive results. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) What the 80/20 rule is—and how it’s misunderstood. 2) How you can achieve way more in just 5 minutes. 3) Why “procrastination demons” reveal your priorities. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep475 for clickable versions of the links below.  — AB...

Pat Flynn discusses how to turn anyone into your superfan. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How superfans transform your career 2) How to create the moments that win superfans 3) How your ego can kill your blossoming superfandom Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep474 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT PAT — Pat Flynn is a father, husband, and entrepreneur who lives and works in San...

Mike Vardy discusses how to fine-tune your routine and make the most of your time through mode-based work. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) Why you shouldn’t obsess over productivity apps. 2) How to craft your time with the 5 categories of mode-based work. 3) How to keep yourself motivated and on-track through journaling. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep473 for clickable versions of the links b...

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Scott Young shares innovative methods to learn new skills more efficiently and effectively.   You'll Learn: Foundational principles for mastering skills more effectively The importance of “meta-learning” The Feynman Technique and other approaches to accelerate learning   About Scott: Scott is a writer, programmer, traveler and an avid reader of interesting things. For the last ten years he’s been...

Craig Dowden exposes gaps in common performance review practices and presents an empowering alternative approach everybody can use–no matter where you work. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why the current performance review practice is broken. 2) The key thing NOT to do when giving feedback. 3) A different and better strategy for regular reviews. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep470 for clickable ver...

Futurist Alexandra Levit explains what the “robot takeover” will really look like and how you can stay relevant despite it.   You'll Learn: The problem with how organizations automate Honest predictions about the future of the human workforce The essentials skills that make you future-proof   About Alexandra: Alexandra Levit has conducted proprietary research on the future of work, technology adop...

Bill Treasurer shares practical wisdom for conquering fear, taking risks, and finding your courage. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The key first step to finding courage. 2) Approaches for taking on more wise risks. 3) How to fill up each of the Three Buckets of Courage. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep468 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT BILL — In the past two decades, thous...

Paul Durham shares strategies to develop and execute your personal vision with great clarity. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) The wonders of guided journaling. 2) How to get your days to lead to your desired future. 3) Why you need to involve others to get to your vision. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep467 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT PAUL —  Paul Durham’s pas...

Wade Foster shares super-simple mindsets, tools and tricks to automate repetitive work tasks and liberate extra time. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Just how much time you can save through automation 2) Where automation works, and where it doesn’t 3) The latest low-cost software tools to optimize your workflow Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep466 for clickable versions of the links below. ...

Valerie Young sheds light on the impostor syndrome and shows the healthy way out. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Just how prevalent impostor syndrome is. 2) The 5 impostor syndrome archetypes. 3) How to strategically shift your thinking from impostor to non-impostor. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep465 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT VALERIE — Dr. Valerie Young is an intern...

Scott Jeffrey Miller shares powerful stories and principles for becoming the most effective leader you can be. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) Why making time for one-on-ones is truly worth it. 2) Three foundational principles for listening well. 3) How to flourish as a leader by practicing the Law of Harvest. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep464 for clickable versions of the links below. ...