How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Kim Powell of ghSMART shares research insights from her book,  The CEO Next Door,  and misconceptions, patterns, and best practices in improving your odds of ascent. You’ll Learn: 1) Where likability can help you–and hurt you. 2) The 4 critical behaviors linked to successful CEOs 3) Brilliant CEO tactics to accelerate your decision-making About Kim Kim Powell is a Principal at  ghSM...

Award-winning professor Dan Cable shares his research insights on our “seeking systems” and how our engagement with them largely determine whether we feel alive at work.   You'll Learn: The work we’re biologically hard-wired to enjoy How to rev up your aliveness using the three key triggers A one-hour intervention that reduces attrition by over 30%   About Dan: Dan Cable is Professor of Organisati...

Professor Morten Hansen shares the striking results from his multi-year study that identified the seven factors that explain 66% of the difference between low- and high-performing employees.   You'll Learn: The seven key practices that outperformers do How to work less while accomplishing more How to win your colleagues over to collaborate better   About Morten: Formerly a professor at Harvard Bus...

Fascinating achiever Danny Dover shares how we can unlock similar achievements in our own careers and lives. You’ll Learn: 1) How and why to set binary goals with zero wiggle room 2) How to eliminate distractions, ruthlessly yet tactfully 3) Approaches to rediscover your motivation About Danny In 2010, Danny Dover assigned a deadline of May 25, 2017, to his life. He was tired of hearing about othe...

Alex Grodnik shares why he loves hearing no, how to respond rejection, and what to do when being ghosted.   You'll Learn: Why no is not the end but only the beginning The prescription to overcome your fear of rejection How to reframe a no   About Alex: Alex began his career as an analyst at JPMorgan Private Bank. After completing the program, he moved into investment banking at Houlihan Lokey in t...

Mary Abbajay shares how to manage up, understand who your boss is, and adapt to different personality types. You’ll Learn: 1) One tiny, yet powerful, thing you can do to differentiate yourself from 99% of employees 2) Obstacles to managing up 3) Strategies for dealing with difficult bosses About Mary Mary Abbajay is the president and co-founder of Careerstone Group, LLC, a woman-owned, f...

Chris Edmonds returns to talk about crafting a culture of civility in the workplace. You’ll Learn: 1) Troubling research pointing to incivility on the rise 2) The 3 Ds that destroy civility 3) A reframe on blame About Chris Chris Edmonds is a sought-after speaker, author, and executive consultant who is the founder and CEO of  The Purposeful Culture Group . After a 15-year executive career le...

Korn Ferry’s CEO Gary Burnison talks about the importance of learning agility and areas to consider when evaluating a potential job offer.   You'll Learn: Which skills predict success--and which are 200X harder to develop than others New rules of thumb on timelines that suggest “job hopping” vs “getting stale” Why happiness is central to your career strategy   About Gary: Gary D. Burnison is the C...

Treehouse founder and CDO Ryan Carson shares lessons learned from helping thousands of professionals pick up new skills. We talk about the proper mental state, being realistic about your calendar, and how new confidence emerges. You’ll Learn: 1) The number one thing that stops people from learning 2) How to embrace the discomfort that comes from learning 3) Just how long it takes to learn coding,...

Jason Treu shows how to encourage strong and meaningful connections. You’ll Learn: 1) Easy ways to facilitate more meaningful connections at work 2) How to address your blindspots more quickly 3) Questions to cultivate empathy About Jason Jason is a top business and executive coach. He’s a leading expert on human behavior, influence, sales, networking and leadership. At the heart of his strategy i...

Scott Mautz introduces the nine anti-muses and provides strategies for regaining inspiration at work.   You'll Learn: The difference between inspiration and motivation The nine anti-muses that drain inspiration from your work life Five ways to reframe the fear of failure   About Scott: Scott Mautz is a popular keynote speaker and author of "Find the Fire: Ignite Your Inspiration and Make Work Exci...

#1 Medium writer Benjamin Hardy makes the case for why and how to shape our environments to support success.   You'll Learn: How to use the sunk cost fallacy to your advantage The definition of a forcing function and how to apply them at work Why pen and paper beats digital journaling   About Benjamin: Since late 2015, Benjamin has been the #1 writer on Medium.com. Ben’s writing focuses on self-im...

Former undercover detective and Big Brother winner Derrick Levasseur teaches you how to make use of his detective undercover skills in workplace environments to succeed in your job or profession and win life’s game.   You'll Learn: How to identify 5 key profiles of people in the workplace How to motivate different kinds of people, differently How to use silence to extract additional information  ...

Tara Mohr offers deep insight into how our fears and inner critic operate–and how to optimally respond. You’ll Learn: 1) The key drivers behind fear and self-doubt 2) A handy Hebrew distinction for thinking about fear 3) How to consult your inner critic–and inner mentor–wisely About Tara Tara Mohr is an expert on leadership and well-being. She helps people play bigger in sharing their voices and b...

Fellow podcaster Jeff Sanders discusses what really makes up your time, how to avoid burning out while remaining productive, and how to prioritize tasks without sacrificing your goals. You'll Learn: What a trip to the ER taught Jeff about the need for taking legit breaks How to unplug optimally Steps to define your top priorities About Jeff: Jeff Sanders is a keynote speaker, author of The Free-Ti...

Peter Shankman walks through his unique take on productivity and lessons learned from ADHD that anyone can apply.   You'll Learn: 4 simple rules to be more productive Tricks to eliminate distraction Why you should always ask for a deadline   About Peter: Peter Shankman is a spectacular example of what happens when you merge the power of pure creativity with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder...

Ron Carucci shares his groundbreaking research on the patterns of successful–unsuccessful–rises to greater organizational power. You’ll Learn: 1) How resumes and interviews routinely mislead 2) How to minimize alienation 3) The four patterns of successful leaders About Ron Ron is a seasoned consultant with more than 25 years of experience working with CEOs and senior executives of organizations ra...

Scott Gerber discusses the “superconnector” approach to build meaningful human relationships and go beyond networking.   You'll Learn: How to become a conversational Sherlock Holmes Questions that spark great conversations How to introduce yourself with impact   About Scott: Scott Gerber is Founder and CEO of CommunityCo and founder of YEC and Forbes Councils. He is an industry leader in building...

Kellogg professor Carter Cast provides his research on career derailment–and how to prevent it! You’ll Learn: 1) Two questions to ask yourself to pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses 2) Frequently-occurring risk factors to watch out for 3) The two critical things that put you in the 98 percentile of your company About Carter  Carter Cast is a clinical professor at the Kellogg School of Mana...

PowerPoint gurus Heather and Alan Ackmann share perspectives on how to take full advantage of PowerPoint for more impactful presentations. You’ll Learn: When, why and how you should PowerPoint – and when you shouldn’t The three fundamental factors to consider when designing your slides When to use emotionally-driven graphics About Heather & Alan Alan Ackmann is the professional writing fo...

Dean Lindsay shows how to achieve “PHAT” (Pretty, Hot And Tempting) goals by committing to them, strengthening reasons, and building true conviction. You'll Learn: Why it’s better to have real commitment rather than a good plan What it mean to be truly convicted of a goal’s value Dean’s six P’s of Progress About Dean: Dean Lindsay is hailed as an ‘Outstanding Thought Leader on Building P...

Adrian Gostick talks about what the best teams today are doing differently. You’ll Learn: 1) The differing forces that motivate each generation 2) How to encourage your leaders to initiate regular career discussions 3) The best ways to disagree without causing offense About Adrian  Adrian Gostick is a global workplace expert and thought leader in the fields of corporate culture, teamwork, and...

Broadcaster Ken Coleman guides us in discovering what we’re created to do… and how to see that dream become a reality.   You'll Learn: The litmus test for your passion The “nuclear option” for dealing with a difficult teammate or boss What to do when you’re burnt out at work but can’t leave just yet   About Ken: Ken Coleman is host of The Ken Coleman Show and EntreLeadership Podcast, and author of...

Turi McKinley talks intuitive design thinking as an alternative approach to problem solving. You’ll Learn: 1) The importance of human empathy in problem solving 2) Three keys to apply the design thinking process in your organization 3) Pro-tips for getting brilliant ideas flowing when you collaborate About Turi  Turi McKinley is the Executive Director of Org Activation at frog design. Tu...

Author & trainer Mark Murphy explores the intersections of diplomacy, truthfulness, and difficult conversations at work.   You'll Learn: Top reasons why people don’t tell the truth at work Common phrases that create defensiveness Why having a difficult conversation is better than just fixing the problem yourself   About Mark: Mark Murphy is a New York Times bestselling author, weekly contributor t...