How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Marketing executive Joe McCormack addressed declining attention spans with actionable ways to “be better; be brief.”You’ll Learn:How being brief helps you focusHow to trim down information to what is essential3 common mistakes when it comes to being briefAbout JoeJoe McCormack is on a mission to help organizations master the art of the short story. An experienced marketing executive, successful entrepreneur and author, Joe is recognized for his work in narrative messaging and corporate storytelling. His book, Brief: Make a Bigger Impact by Saying Less (Wiley & Sons, 2014) tackles the timeliness of the “less is more” mandate.He founded and serves as managing director and president of The Sheffield Company, an award-winning boutique agency.A passionate leader, he started The BRIEF Lab, a subsidiary of Sheffield, in 2013 after years dedicated to developing and delivering a unique curriculum on strategic narratives for U.S. Army Special Operations Command. He speaks at diverse industry and client forums on the topics of messaging, storytelling, change and leadership.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsor: TextExpanderJoe’s book: Brief: Make a Bigger Impact by Saying LessJoe’s website: The Brief LabJoe’s Podcast: Just SayingBook: Isaac’s Storm by Erik LarsonBook: The Devil in the White City by Erik LarsonView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep171See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

23 Kesä 201743min

Fellow careers podcaster Dave Stachowiak shares wisdom on dealing with the inner critic, getting great feedback, and more   You'll Learn: How to best interact with the inner critic The magic question to ask for better feedback How much feedback is too much feedback   About Dave: Dave is a Senior Vice President with Dale Carnegie of Southern Los Angeles and has led training programs for top organizations like the Northrop Grumman Corporation, The United States Air Force, the Boeing Company, and the University of California system. Dave founded Coaching for Leaders in 2011 and was named in Forbes as one of the 25 Professional Networking Experts to Watch in 2015.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep170 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

21 Kesä 201740min

Gayle Van Gils talks about ways to transform your interactions and work culture from a place of fear to one of love, kindness, and humanity.You’ll Learn:The effects of a toxic workplace and how to counteract them with loveCore practices to deepen your capacity for kindnessA handy ritual to stop negative reactionsAbout GayleGayle Van Gils is an author, leadership consultant and life coach, who opens the minds and hearts of her clients. As a senior mindfulness teacher, with an MBA from UCLA, Gayle combines her extensive meditation practice with her business background to help clients integrate mindfulness and compassion into their work environment.Gayle is the author of Happier at Work: The Power of Love to Transform the Workplace, a practical guide for developing the powers of attention, stress reduction, communication and collaboration – for enhanced performance in work and life.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsor: TextExpanderGayle’s Website: GayleVanGils.comGayle’s Book: Happier At Work: The Power of Love to Transform the WorkplaceBook: Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm GladwellBook: Haroun and the Sea of Stories by Salman RushdieBook: Midnight’s Children by Salman RushdieBook: The Ground Beneath Her Feet by Salman RushdieBook: The Moor’s Last Sigh by Salman RushdieView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep169See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

19 Kesä 201736min

VINA CEO and co-founder Olivia June Poole takes us into her tech world and speaks on the importance of personal relationships, the gender dynamics in networking, and how to make good connections.You’ll Learn:The key difference in successful network building between men and womenA critical overlooked consideration when building your networkHow to make new connections strongerAbout OliviaOlivia June Poole is the CEO and Co-Founder of VINA, a company that creates tech products to connect, celebrate, and empower women, including the Hey! VINA app. She also worked in marketing for General Assemb.ly, RocketSpace, and others. She is an expert in user acquisition, community building, and driving consumer online-offline engagement.Items Mentioned in this Show:Olivia’s app: Hey! VINABook: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel RuizSoftware: AsanaSoftware: SlackView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep168See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16 Kesä 201728min

Entrepreneur Nick Campbell explores how you can turn your interests into a career–and then make the most of those opportunities.You’ll Learn:A process to find the connection between what you love and what paysHow to sidestep all the requirements that job boards claim you needWhy it’s ideal to be the the worst in the roomAbout NickNick grew up in Detroit, the oldest son of a fireman and a rollerskating teacher. He lived a curious life trying to figure out how things worked. He’s been lucky always have jobs doing things he loved including selling magic tricks, performing yo-yo tricks, DJing parties, Photography, Motion Graphics, 3D Animation, Software Development, Design, Blogger, and Educator. Today, Nick makes software and training to help make the world easier and more fun. He works and lives in the Midwest where he goes on road trips, drinks craft beer, plays pinball, and listens to a lot of podcasts.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsor: TextExpanderNick;s business: GreyscalegorillaBook: Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan HaidtBook: It’s Not How Good You Are, It’s How Good You Want To Be by Paul ArdenBook: The Art of Self-Directed Learning by Blake BolesSoftware: Unbounce Landing PagesSoftware: After EffectsSoftware: AppearSoftware: SlackView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep167See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

14 Kesä 201745min

Worldwide storytelling authority Bernadette Jiwa shares how to tap into hunches to uncover your next great idea.You’ll Learn:How to begin trusting your gutThe three qualities that cultivate good ideasThe skill of selling your ideas through storytellingAbout BernadetteBernadette Jiwa hails from Ireland, presently lives in Australia, and is a global authority on the role of story in business, innovation and marketing. She is also an advisor to business leaders and entrepreneurs, a regular keynote speaker, and the author of five #1 Amazon Bestsellers. Her website, thestoryoftelling.com, regularly tops blog awards in Australia. Her latest book, Hunch, released last week.Items Mentioned in this Show:Bernadette’s website: TheStoryOfTelling.comBernadette’s book: Hunch: Turn Your Everyday Insights into the Next Big ThingAuthor: Seth GodinBook: Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep166See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12 Kesä 201728min

Reos Partners cofounder Adam Kahane shares his expertise in dealing with conflicts and effectively collaborating with the enemy.You’ll Learn:Why conventional collaboration does not work anymoreThe three stretches required from collaborationWhat to do when you can’t collaborateAbout AdamAdam Kahane is a Director of Reos Partners, an international social enterprise that helps people move forward together on their most important and intractable issues. Adam is the author of four books on solving tough problems. His latest is Collaborating with the Enemy: How to Work with People You Don’t Agree With or Like or Trust.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsor: TextExpanderAdam’s book: Collaborating with the Enemy: How to Work with People You Don’t Agree with or Like or TrustBook: The Age of Heretics: A History of the Radical Thinkers Who Reinvented Corporate Management by Art Kleiner and Steven WheelerAdam’s website: AdamKahane.comView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep165See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9 Kesä 201737min

Human performance guru Brad Stulberg illuminates the essential ingredients that lead to peak physical, emotional, and mental states.   You'll Learn: Brad’s ultimate growth equation How to get comfortable with being uncomfortable The huge difference that making a difference makes   About Brad: Brad Stulberg researches, writes, speaks, and coaches on health and the science of human performance. He is a coauthor of the new book Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success, and is a columnist for New York and Outside magazines. Follow Brad on Twitter @Bstulberg and learn more on his website www.bradstulberg.com   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep164 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7 Kesä 201745min