How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Dr. Jacinta Jimenez breaks down what causes burnout and what we can do to prevent and fix it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What most get wrong about burnout 2) How to recover using the PULSE framework 3) The tiny recovery habits that build tremendous resilience Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep658 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JACINTA — Jacinta M. Jiménez, PsyD, BCC (also known as “Dr. J”) is an award-winning Psychologist and Board-Certified Leadership Coach with a 15+ year career dedicated to the betterment of leaders. An in-demand speaker, consultant, and coach, she has worked with individuals in top organizations in Silicon Valley and throughout the world. A graduate of Stanford University and the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium, Dr. J is a sought-after expert in bridging the fields of psychology and leadership. She contributes to national news and TV outlets, including CNN/HLN, Business Insider, Forbes, and Fast Company. As the former Global Head of Coaching at BetterUp, she developed groundbreaking science-backed coaching approaches for helping today’s top organizations foster resilience, while also leading a global community of 1500+ international Leadership Coaches in over 58 countries. She holds a certificate in Diversity & Inclusion from Cornell University and provides consultation on topics related to this important area as well. • Jacinta’s book: The Burnout Fix: Overcome Overwhelm, Beat Busy, and Sustain Success in the New World of Work • Jacinta’s website: TheBurnoutFix.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Researcher: Christina Maslach • Book: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Blinkist. Read or listen to summarized wisdom from thousands of nonfiction books! Free trial available at blinkist.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12 Huhti 202138min

Andy Storch discusses why professionals often feel lost in their careers—and how you can find your direction. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Three mental shifts that turn challenges into opportunities 2) The ultimate tool for resolving your hardest decisions 3) The subtle ways we waste time—and how to stop Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep657 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANDY — Andy Storch is an executive coach, consultant and facilitator specializing in helping clients turn strategy into action and results. He helps leaders accelerate and grow their success through measurable improvements in their business and careers. Just as important, he helps them become the happiest, healthiest, most fulfilled versions of themselves. • Andy’s book: Own Your Career Own Your Life: Stop Drifting and Take Control of Your Future • Free resource: Five Steps to Owning Your Career • Andy’s website: AndyStorch.com • Andy’s Instagram: @andy_storch • Andy’s LinkedIn: Andy Storch — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Compassion by Marshall Rosenberg • Book: The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8am) by Hal Elrod • Book: The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living by Ryan Holiday See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8 Huhti 202141min

Jim Kouzes discusses how everyday professionals can make an impact regardless of their title, role, or setting. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The definitive answer to the question, “Are leaders born or made?” 2) The four components to building a compelling vision 3) Easy ways to sustain your team’s motivation Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep656 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JIM — Jim Kouzes is the coauthor of the award-winning and best-selling book, The Leadership Challenge, and over a dozen other books on leadership, including the 2021 book, Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership. He is also a Fellow of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University. The Wall Street Journal named Jim one of the ten best executive educators in the U.S., and he has received the Distinguished Contribution to Workplace Learning and Performance Award from the Association for Talent Development, among many other professional honors. • Jim’s book: Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership: How to Make a Difference Regardless of Your Title, Role, or Authority, with Barry Posner • Jim’s book: The Student Leadership Challenge: Five Practices for Becoming an Exemplary Leader (J-B Leadership Challenge: Kouzes/Posner), with Barry Posner • Jim’s book: The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations (J-B Leadership Challenge: Kouzes/Posner), with Barry Posner • Jim’s website: LeadershipChallenge.com • Jim’s Twitter: @Jim_Kouzes — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “The Name of the Game: Predictive Power of Reputations versus Situational Labels in Determining Prisoner's Dilemma Game Moves” by Varda Liberman, Steven M. Samuels, and Lee Ross • Software: Kermit • Software: Grammarly • Book: "Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know" by Adam Grant See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 Huhti 202140min

Brent Franson shares tactics and tools for building powerful habits based on his experiences of being surrounded by addiction. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How Brent leveraged technology to break his bad habits 2) The keystone habit of behavioral change 3) How to stay motivated even when you fail Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep655 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BRENT — Brent Franson is the Founder and CEO of Most Days, an app backed by science, built to help you understand what you need to do to improve your life and achieve change. Previously, he was on the founding team of Reputation.com, the worldwide leader in online reputation management. Reputation.com was named a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum. Brent was also the CEO of Euclid Analytics, a leader in retail data and analytics. Under his leadership, Euclid was acquired by WeWork in 2019. Brent has been named a LinkedIn Top Voice, and has regularly contributed to Forbes, LinkedIn, Inc, Entrepreneur, and other publications. Brent is a father, and an athlete who enjoys his routine, reading, running, skiing, skydiving, and anything that involves pushing his own boundaries. • Brent’s app: Most Days • Brent’s email: brent@mostdays.com • Brent’s Twitter: @brentfranson — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Software: BlockSite • Product: Sonic toothbrush • Product: kSafe • Book: Benzodiazepines: How They Work & How to Withdraw aka The Ashton Manual by C. Heather Ashton • Book: Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything by BJ Fogg • Book: The Spirit of St. Louis by Charles Lindbergh • Book: Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing • Speech: “The Man in the Arena” by Theodore Roosevelt • Pete’s Most Days Routine: AwesomeAtYourJob.com/mostdays — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Storyworth. Give Mom a super meaningful Mother’s Day gift this year at StoryWorth.com/awesome.• LinkedIn Jobs. Post your first job for free at linkedin.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 Huhti 202142min

Darren Virassammy shares his expert tips on how to make the strengths work best for you and your team. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How strengths can both be an asset and a liability 2) The surprising sign of genius 3) The trick to turn your blind spots into strengths Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep654 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DARREN — Darren Virassammy is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of 34 Strong, comprised of a team that believes everyone deserves a great place to work and that any workplace can be great. A leading expert in the global employee engagement community, the 34 Strong team leverages the Strengths-Based approach to human development to create massive shifts within organizations, both culturally and on the bottom line. He and his team have created sustainable change in small microbusinesses, all the way up to large organizational teams at the FDA, Bank of America, and The California Department of Public Health. Darren is the co-host of the Leading Strong podcast and the host of The Nature Advantage podcast. • Darren's LinkedIn: Darren Virassammy • Darren's podcast: Leading Strong • Darren's podcast: The Nature Advantage • Darren's website: 34Strong.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Assessment: CliftonStrengths Assessment • Book: Incredible Parent: Discover Your Parenting Strengths and Raise Your Kids with Confidence by Brandon Miller and Analyn Miller • Book: Think And Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill • Previous episode: 178: How to Lead Without Authority with Dodie Gomer • Previous episode: 643: The Overlooked Fundamentals of Inspiring and Managing Teams with 15Five’s Shane Metcalf • Program: Barbados Welcome Home Stamp — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Blinkist. Read or listen to summarized wisdom from thousands of nonfiction books! Free trial available at blinkist.com/awesome. • FSAstore.com. Use your flex spending account funds with the greatest of ease! Save $20 on a $150+ purchase with promo code AWESOME.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

29 Maalis 202136min

Dr. Ellen Reed reveals how to build mental toughness by training your brain to be more solution-focused. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The biological reason why we underperform 2) Three simple questions to your build mental toughness 3) How to beat out stress in 60 seconds Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep653 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ELLEN — Dr. Ellen Reed has been a top performance coach for more than ten years, working with Dr. Jason Selk. In addition to helping others reach high-levels of success, she has a well-established career as a professional dancer. With her background in academia and the performing arts, she helps athletes, students, and business leaders reach their peak performance by developing mental toughness. Dr. Reed received her PhD. in experimental psychology, with a focus on memory and cognition, from St. Louis University. • Ellen’s book: Relentless Solution Focus: Train Your Mind to Conquer Stress, Pressure, and Underperformance with Jason Selk • Ellen’s website: RelentlessSolutionFocus.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Website: JasonSelk.com • Book: 10-Minute Toughness: The Mental Training Program for Winning Before the Game Begins by Jason Selk • Book: The Home Edit: A Guide to Organizing and Realizing Your House Goals by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin • Book: Executive Toughness: The Mental-Training Program to Increase Your Leadership Performance by Jason Selk • Poem: “The Guest House” by Rumi — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • FSAstore.com. Use your flex spending account funds with the greatest of ease! Save $20 on a $150+ purchase with promo code AWESOME.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25 Maalis 202145min

Brian Levenson shares the key mental shifts that elite athletes use to prepare and perform at the highest levels--and work for professionals too! — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to get into the elite performer mindsets 2) When it pays to be arrogant 3) The visualization hack used by elite athletes Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep652 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BRIAN — Brian Levenson is the founder of Strong Skills, which provides executive coaching and mental performance coaching, speaking and consulting to elite organizations, performers and leaders. He has been fortunate to work with CEO’s, professional athletes and with teams in the NBA, NHL, and MLS, Division 1 athletic departments, the Federal Reserve, the Department of Homeland Security, Hilton, Disney, Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and many other organizations. Brian has a weekly podcast, Intentional Performers, where he interviews a diverse group of elite high performers. Brian has a weekly newsletter called Brian’s Message of the Week, which shares articles, videos, podcasts, and information to subscribers. Brian also created an assessment tool called the Self Belief Inventory which is used by elite athletes, executives, and organizations. His book, Shift Your Mind, was released in October of 2020. Brian currently lives in Bethesda, Maryland, with his wife and two kids. • Book: Shift Your Mind: 9 Mental Shifts to Thrive in Preparation and Performance • LinkedIn: Brian Levenson • Twitter: @BrianLevenson • Website: StrongSkills.co — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “When Being a Humble Leader Backfires” by Jia Hu, Berrin Erdogan, Kaifeng Jiang, and Talya N. Bauer • App: Pocket • Book: Open: An Autobiography by Andre Agassi • Book: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein • Book: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni • Book: The Master Plan: My Journey from Life in Prison to a Life of Purpose by Chris Wilson — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • FSAstore.com. Use your flex spending account funds with the greatest of ease! Save $20 on a $150+ purchase with promo code AWESOME. • Monday.com. Experience a 14-day free trial of the Work OS that boosts the ownership, joy, and efficiency of work. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22 Maalis 202142min

Sam Horn explains how to deal with difficult people more effectively by shifting the language we use. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Words to lose and words to use in a conflict 2) The mindset shift that makes us feel like less like a victim 3) Two strategies for dealing with workplace bullies Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep651 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SAM — Sam Horn, is the CEO of the Intrigue Agency and the Tongue Fu! Training Institute. Her 3 TEDx talks and 9 books - including Tongue Fu!, POP!, Got Your Attention? and SOMEDAY is Not a Day in the Week - have been featured in NY Times, on NPR, and presented to hundreds of organizations worldwide including Intel, Cisco, Boeing, U.S. Navy, Nationwide, and Fidelity. • Sam’s book: Tongue Fu!: Deflect, Disarm, & Diffuse Any Verbal Conflict • Sam’s book: ConZentrate: Get Focused and Pay Attention--When Life Is Filled with Pressures, Distractions, and Multiple Priorities • Sam’s book: Take the Bully by the Horns: Stop Unethical, Uncooperative, or Unpleasant People from Running and Ruining Your Life • Sam’s website: SamHorn.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant • Book: The Black Stallion by Walter Farley • Podcast: Good Life Project See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

18 Maalis 202140min