How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Elaine Bennett shares how to write better business messages with greater clarity and personality.You’ll Learn:1) Two essential pieces of information you need to be a more effective writer2) How you can make a bigger impact with storytelling3) Winning ways to turn straight thinking into straight writingAbout ElaineElaine Bennett had a baptism by fire as a speechwriter. Less than two years after she signed on to write for the CEO of Salomon Brothers, scandal forced the executive to resign. In stepped investor Warren Buffett. Since working with Mr. Buffett, Elaine Bennett has continued putting words in the mouths of CEOs of Fortune 500 companies and leading nonprofits. She unearths the stories behind business data and helps executives shape those stories into memorable messages. She also coaches individual professionals looking to develop executive-caliber communication skills.Items Mentioned in this Show:Elaine’s Website: BennettInk.comElaine’s exclusive free e-book: https://bennettink.com/awesome-job-podcast/ Challenge: The 5×15 Writing Challenge at BennettInk.comBook: Bird by Bird by Anne LamottBook: Made to Stick by Chip Heath & Dan HeathBook: On Writing by Stephen KingBook: Own It: The Power of Women at Work by Sallie KrawcheckBook: The Big Leap by Gay HendricksPrior episode: Dianna BooherPodcast: Revisionist History by Malcolm GladwellProduct: BestSelf JournalView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep194. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

17 Elo 201737min

Dr. Britt Andreatta surveys how our brains are wired for optimal work and best practices for creating an environment for thriving.   You'll Learn: Why our brains are not built for today’s workplaces The fundamental conditions required for teammates to thrive Best practices for developing trust within your team   About Britt Dr. Britt Andreatta knows how to harness human potential. Drawing on her unique background in leadership, psychology, education, and the human sciences, she has a profound understanding of how to unlock the best in people. Britt is the former Chief Learning Officer at Lynda.com and has over 25 years of experience consulting with Fortune 100 corporations, businesses, universities, and nonprofit organizations.Dr. Andreatta is the author of several titles on learning and leadership. Her online courses have over 4 million views and her books are best sellers. Her latest book, Wired to Resist: The Brain Science of Why Change Fails and a New Model for Driving Success is available now and her next book on the neuroscience of teams, Wired to Connect, will be out Spring 2018.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep193 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16 Elo 201748min

Innovator Mark Henson explains how to discover and activate ordinary superpowers.You’ll Learn:1) How to determine whether something is truly a superpower or not2) The 6 questions to help discover your ordinary superpowers3) Key steps to activate and enhance your ordinary superpowersAbout MarkMark Henson is a lifelong entrepreneur and the founder of sparkspace — a unique and exceptional business retreat center in Columbus, Ohio. Mark’s Ordinary superpowers are exploring new ideas and spaces, simplifying things and sharing ideas through writing and speaking. In addition to leading his team at sparkspace, Mark writes books, conducts retreats, speaks at conferences and coaches people who want to get more fully engaged with life and work.Items Mentioned in this Show:Mark’s Website: markhenson.me/Mark’s company: SnarkspaceMark’s book: Ordinary Superpowers: Unleash the Full Potential of Your Most Natural Talents by Mark HensonFreebie: Chapter 4 of Ordinary Superpowers by Mark HensonApp: CalendlyBook: How to Live a Good Life by Jonathan FieldsPodcast episode: Lisa Cummings on podcast episode 65Microphone: Heil PR 40Microphone: Shure Beta 87AView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep192.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13 Elo 201740min

Writing coach Anne Janzer provides principles, checklists, and pro-tips for better writing at work.You’ll Learn:1) How to overcome the biggest workplace writing problems2) The 6 questions to ask yourself before you start writing3) The best ways to get your points across without offendingAbout AnneAnne Janzer is an author and writing coach who has worked with over a hundred technology businesses in her career. Anne has written three books on marketing and writing. Her latest book is called The Workplace Writer’s Process: A Guide to Getting the Job Done. It covers the things no one teaches you in writing class: how to set yourself up for success when writing on the job, how to collaborate with others on writing projects, and the secrets to creating effective content.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsor: TextExpanderAnne’s Book: The Workplace Writer’s ProcessAnne’s Website: AnneJanzer.comBook: The Myths of Creativity by David BurkusView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep191. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10 Elo 201733min

Jodi Glickman lays the foundation for becoming great on the job through better communications.You’ll Learn:1) The GIFT framework for better communication2) How to master the hello and goodbye3) Pro-tips for managing expectationsAbout JodiJodi Glickman is an entrepreneur, author, public speaker, consultant, and all-around expert in training people how to be great on the job. She is a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review, and the author of the critically acclaimed Great on the Job: What to Say, How to Say It. The Secrets of Getting Ahead.Items Mentioned in this Show:Jodi’s book: Great on the Job: What to Say, How to Say It. The Secrets of Getting AheadJodi’s Website: GreatOnTheJob.comBook: Start With Why by Simon SinekBook: The Nightingale by Kristin HannahView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep190.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8 Elo 201733min

Randstad’s SVP of Talent Solutions, Josh Vesely, discusses the state of the labor market, the benefits of working with recruiters, and necessities for today’s job hunters.   You'll Learn: How today’s labor market is superlatively favorable for good talent Why you should boldly ask your boss for your favorite opportunities How to find and leverage a recruiter in your job search   About Josh: Joshua Vesely, MBA, is a ‘Talent Chef’ and Senior Vice President of Talent Solutions at Randstad USA. He is an energy-giving partner and a powerful negotiator. With his positive attitude he boldly develops new concepts and contributes to an innovative market approach.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep189 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7 Elo 201742min

Musician and humorist Justin Locke talks about the culture of smart vs stupid, the benefits of being unprepared, and the secrets to succeeding via applied stupidity.You’ll Learn:1) Why you shouldn’t be scared of looking stupid2) How to use the Irregardless effect to your advantage3) Stupid approaches to find brilliant solutionsAbout JustinJustin Locke spent 18 seasons playing bass in the Boston Pops. He then shifted focus to being an author, playwright, orchestra manager, and media producer. His Pops memoir, “Real Men Don’t Rehearse,” has sold over 12,000 copies, and his musical plays for family audiences are performed all over the world. Justin often appears as a humorous guest speaker, sharing his favorite gig disaster stories, as well as first- hand insight into what conductors (great and not so great) actually do. Visit his website at www.justinlocke.comItems Mentioned in this Show:Justin’s Book: Real Men Don’t RehearseJustin’s Book: The Principles of Applied StupidityBook: The Dilbert Principle by Scott AdamsBook: The Secrets of Consulting by Gerald WeinbergView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep188.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 Elo 201742min

Professor Drew Boyd invites us to think inside the box and to put constraints around our minds in order to be more creative and awesome at our jobs.You’ll Learn:1) The 5 patterns responsible for the majority of innovation2) Why brainstorming is sub-optimal3) Why it’s better to think inside the box than outside the boxAbout DrewDrew Boyd is a global leader in creativity and innovation, international public speaker, award-winning author and innovation blogger, and professor at the University of Cincinnati. He teaches teams, businesses and governments how to solve tough problems to create a culture of innovation and a flowing pipeline. Drew reframes the innovation process in a way that makes people more creative.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsor: TextExpanderDrew’s Book: Inside the Box: A Proven System of Creativity for Breakthrough ResultsDrew’s website: http://www.drewboyd.com/Book: Raising Thinkers: Prepare Your Child for the Journey of Life by Tremain du PreezIdea: Brainstorming by Alex OsbornJournal Article: Does Group Participation When Using Brainstorming Facilitate or Inhibit Creative Thinking?View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep187.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 Elo 201747min