How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Quest Nutrition founder Tom Bilyeu shows how to get better at anything by having crystal clear goals, a growth mindset, and powerful systems.   You'll Learn: The WOOP process for figuring out if you should persist or quit How to make the switch from discovering to developing your passion Why identity drives behavior and not the other way around   About Tom: Tom Bilyeu is the co-founder of 2014 Inc. 500 company Quest Nutrition — a unicorn startup valued at over $1 billion — and the co-founder and host of Impact Theory. Tom’s mission is the creation of empowering media-based IP and the acceleration of mission-based businesses. Personally driven to help people develop the skills they will need to improve themselves and the world, Tom is intent to use commerce to address the dual pandemics of physical and mental malnourishment. Tom regularly inspires audiences of entrepreneurs, change makers, and thought leaders at some of the most prestigious conferences and seminars around the world, including Abundance 360, A-fest, and Freedom Fast Lane.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep209 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25 Syys 201743min

Award-winning filmmaker Vern Oakley shares his wisdom for connecting more sincerely whether you’re speaking on video or live.You’ll Learn:1) How breathing helps you release fear2) The optimal mindset for delivering a presentation3) The essential question to answer when designing your communicationAbout VernA veteran filmmaker, teacher, speaker, and industry thought leader, Vern Oakley has been helping institutions and leaders connect with and mobilize their tribes through soul expression and communication. His mission to humanize leadership is achieved by crafting great stories that appeal to and impact the people who matter most. Items Mentioned in this Show:Vern’s Website: VernOakley.comVern’s Book: Leadership in Focus: Bringing Out Your Best on CameraWebsite: TribePictures.comBook: Leadership BS: Fixing Workplaces by Jeff PfefferBook: The Artist’s Way by Julia CameronView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep208. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

21 Syys 201736min

Harvard Business Review editor Dan McGinn applies techniques from athletes, musicians, the military, and more to get yourself psyched for success.   You'll Learn: How to amp up confidence and dial down anxiety How to psych yourself up with your own “greatest hits” The best pump up music there is   About Daniel: Daniel McGinn is a senior editor at Harvard Business Review, where he edits the IdeaWatch and How I Did It sections, manages the magazine’s annual Best Performing CEOs in the World ranking, and edits feature articles on topics including negotiation, sales, and entrepreneurship.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep207 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

20 Syys 201739min

Mother and daughter team Lisa and Elizabeth McLeod share their mindset of taking the reins and leading yourself towards meaningful success at work.You’ll Learn:1) Key questions to ask yourself for better self-assessment2) A mindset that will make you enjoy your job more3) Why to view your peers as colleagues instead of competitorsAbout Lisa & ElizabethLisa McLeod is a keynote speaker, author, and consultant who espouses the “noble purpose” approach. She has served clients ranging from Apple to Peterbilt Trucks. She is the author of four books on leadership, sales, and personal development. She is also the sales leadership expert for Forbes.com, and she has appeared on NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, Oprah.com, and Good Morning America.Elizabeth McLeod is the vice president of client services at McLeod & More, Inc. Elizabeth manages projects for clients like Google and Hootsuite.Items Mentioned in this Show:The McLeod’s business: McLeod & MoreLisa’s Book: Leading with Noble PurposeLynda Course: Leading YourselfBook: Give and Take by Adam GrantBook: Friend & Foe by Adam GalinskyBook: The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott PeckView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep206. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

17 Syys 201739min

Craig Ross explains what is required in order to do big things and how teams can attain epic impact.You’ll Learn:1) The 3 decisions required in order to do big things2) The 3 enemies of fulfillment3) How to guide the energy of your team toward achieving big thingsAbout CraigCraig W. Ross is a facilitator, coach, author, speaker and CEO of Verus Global. For 20 years Craig has partnered with c-suite executives and leadership teams across numerous industries in global organizations, such as P&G, Alcon, Oceaneering, Cigna, Nestle, Universal, Ford, and other Fortune 100 companies. Combining a passion for uniting people and a conviction that organizations achieve extraordinary things through teams, Craig delivers practical and real-world expertise to those he serves.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsor: TextExpander, the productivity multiplierCraig’s Book: Do Big Things with Angela Paccione and Victoria RobertsCraig’s company: verusglobal.comBook: The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan HolidayBook: Focus by Daniel GolemanBook: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanBook: The Fifth Discipline by Peter SengeTool: Energy MapView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep205. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

14 Syys 201742min

Robert Sutton shares his expertise on confronting, coping with, and forgiving the jerks at work.   You'll Learn: Internal mind tricks to help you cope with jerks How to use The Benjamin Franklin Effect to win over jerks How and when to fight back   About Robert: Robert Sutton is Professor of Management Science and Engineering at Stanford University.  He co-founded the Stanford Technology Ventures Program (and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (“the d school”).  He is a Fellow at IDEO, Senior Scientist at Gallup, and an advisor to McKinsey & Company.  Sutton studies organizational change, leadership, innovation, and workplace dynamics.  He has published over 150 articles and chapters and written seven books. Sutton’s latest book is The “Jerk”hole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13 Syys 201747min

Educational entrepreneur Simon T. Bailey shares tactics to take control of the steering wheel of your career.You’ll Learn:1) Key habits that get influential colleagues talking you up2) Why to take the projects no one else wants3) Five questions to help you bounce back from any setbackAbout SimonSimon T. Bailey is the CEO of Simon T. Bailey International, a premium education company specializing in creating learning and development content. He has worked with over 1,500 organizations and has impacted more than 2 million people through his presentations and seminars in 45 countries worldwide. Some of his clients include AT&T, IBM, MasterCard, Microsoft, and Toyota. Prior to founding his company, Simon worked in the hospitality and tourism industry for 20 years and was sales director and new business development director for the world-renowned Disney Institute based at Walt Disney World Resort. Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsor: TextExpander, the productivity multiplierSimon’s Website: SimonTBailey.comSimon’s Book: Brilliant LivingSimon’s article: “Disney, I Quit!” (5 Lessons I Learned After Firing Myself) Book: Play Bigger by Al Ramadan, Dave Peterson, Christopher Lochhead and Kevin ManeyBook: The Student Leader’s Field Guide by Pete MockaitisPast episode: 100: “Going there” with (Uncle!) Topper SteinmanApp: FlipboardView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep203. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10 Syys 201739min

Talent guru Don Hutcheson shares how to better know yourself in order to select jobs that optimally align to your talents.   You'll Learn: Approaches to get more insight into your unique talents How to break out of your bubble and expand your perspective The seven ways people get stuck   About Don: Don Hutcheson is a lifelong entrepreneur, inventor, author and coach. He hosts the daily podcast: “Discover Your Talent—Do What You Love,” which he created to help people find their true talents and use them to build a career of success, satisfaction and freedom. He’s never had a “boss” and has created 6 innovative companies in advertising, publishing, coaching and career planning—and now on the Internet—over the last 40 years.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep202 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8 Syys 201735min