How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Brad Stulberg explores the inherent contradiction between pursuing passion and balance...and what to do about it.   You'll Learn: The three common paradoxes of passion The dangers of rooting your identity to a passion Why self-aware imbalance is often appropriate   About Brad: Brad Stulberg researches, writes, speaks, and coaches on health and human performance. His coaching practice includes working with athletes, entrepreneurs, and executives on their mental skills and overall well-being. He is a bestselling author of the books The Passion Paradox and Peak Performance and a columnist at Outside Magazine. Brad has also written for The New York Times, New York Magazine, Sports Illustrated, Wired, Forbes, and The Los Angeles Times. Previously, Stulberg worked as a consultant for McKinsey and Company, where he counseled some of the world's top executives on a broad range of issues. An avid athlete and outdoor enthusiast, Stulberg lives in Northern California with his wife, son, and two cats. Follow him on Twitter @Bstulberg.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep415 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

20 Maalis 201938min

Gretchen Anderson provides research insights on cultural shift from her work at the Katzenbach Center.   You'll Learn: The four elements critical to a work culture The role of the critical few in an organization How to leverage the behavior you already have for the better   About Gretchen: Gretchen Anderson is a director at the Katzenbach Center who has been working  with client teams across the globe for over 15 years. Gretchen has a doctorate in literature from Stanford University and currently lives in Baltimore, Maryland, with her two children, Jane and Calvin. Her new book is The Critical Few: Energize Your Company's Culture by Choosing What Really Matters.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep414 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

18 Maalis 201939min

Rob Jolles provides practical wisdom on how to come across as more believable.   You'll Learn: The number one reason why people don’t believe you How method acting can lead you into peak presenting performance Why you should embrace your own dysfunctions   About Rob Rob Jolles is a sought-after speaker who teaches, entertains, and inspires audiences worldwide. His live programs around the world have enabled him to amass a client list of Fortune 500 companies including Toyota, Disney, GE, a dozen universities, and over 50 financial institutions. He is the best-selling author of six books, including his latest release, Why People Don't Believe You...Building Credibility from the Inside Out.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep413 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 Maalis 201949min

Todd Herman shares how the concept of alter egos helps you become the ideal you that a given situation calls for. — YOU’LL LEARN —Why you should revisit your childhood superheroes and alter egosEnclothed cognition and Halloween lessons for being awesome at our jobsHow to improve your visualization through all your senses Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep412 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TODD —Todd Herman is an award-winning author, performance advisor to athletes, leaders and public figures, and is a recipient of the Inc. 500 fastest growing company award. He’s been featured on the Today Show, Sky Business News, Inc Magazine and CBC National News. And lives in New York City with his young family.— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —Sponsored Message: The University of California, Irvine is a leader in Continuing EducationSponsored Message: Take your maintenance to the max with the MaintMax appTodd’s book: The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your LifeTodd’s website: www.ToddHerman.meTodd’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/toddherman1/Todd’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/todd_hermanMr. Rogers Documentary: Won’t You Be My Neighbor?Research: Enclothed cognitionResearch: The amygdala and decision-makingBook: Seeking Wisdom: From Darwin to Munger by Peter Bevelin View transcript, show notes, and links at AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep412.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12 Maalis 201953min

Michelle Tillis Lederman discusses the benefits of being a connector, the mindsets required to flourish, and how to connect well.   You'll Learn: The three reasons people connect with each other Why to become a better connector even if you don’t think you need to network Tips for easier relationship maintenance   About Michelle: Michelle Tillis Lederman, one of Forbes Top 25 Networking Experts, is the author of several books including the internationally known, The 11 Laws of Likability, and her latest The Connectors Advantage. Michelle is the founder and CEO of Executive Essentials, which provides customized communications and leadership programs. A former finance executive and NYU Professor, Michelle is a regular in the media appearing on NBC, CBS, Fox, NPR, the Wall Street Journal, NY Times, CNBC, and others. She holds degrees from Lehigh University and Columbia Business School.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep411 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11 Maalis 201949min

Legendary inventor Doug Hall shares how to generate and implement great ideas with scientific precision. — YOU’LL LEARN —An equation that predicts the quantity of ideas generatedHow fear impedes the creation of ideasHow to fast-track ideas through a learning mindsetSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep410 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DOUG —Doug Hall is an inventor, researcher, educator, and craft whiskey maker. He is the founder of the Eureka! Ranch, Innovation Engineering Institute, and Brain Brew Custom Whisk(e)y. He has been named one of America’s top innovation experts by Inc. magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Dateline NBC, CNBC, CIO magazine, and the CBC. His book Jump Start Your Business Brain was named one of the 100 Best Business Books of All Time by 800-CEO-Read. — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —Sponsored Message: The University of California, Irvine is a leader in Continuing EducationSponsored Message: Take your maintenance to the max with the MaintMax appDoug’s website: www.DougHall.comDoug’s Assessment: www.DougHall.com/VIPDoug’s business: www.EurekaRanch.comDoug’s books: North Pole Tenderfoot: A Rookie Goes on a North Pole Expedition Following in Admiral Peary’s Footsteps, Driving Eureka!: Problem-Solving with Data-Driven Methods & the Innovation Engineering System, Jump Start Your Brain, Jump Start Your Business Brain: The Scientific Way To Make More MoneyBook: Toward Wisdom by Copthorne MacdonaldView transcript, show notes, and links at AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep410.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7 Maalis 201939min

Jesse Newton makes the case for simplifying your organization’s complex processes and getting rid of distractions.   You'll Learn: The five factors that drive organizational complexity Key questions that clarify what’s truly important The communication mistake people make when simplifying work   About Jesse: Jesse Newton is the author of Simplify Work; Crushing Complexity to Liberate Innovation, Productivity, and Engagement. He is the founder and CEO of Simplify Work; a global management consulting firm that helps organizations throw off the shackles of debilitating complexity and reignite top performance. His clients include McDonalds and PepsiCo. Prior to launching Simplify Work, Newton was a senior member of Booz & Company’s Organization, Change and Leadership consulting practice and also spent a number of years consulting around the world with Ernst & Young’s People & Organizational Change practice.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep409 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6 Maalis 201934min

Dr. Alton Barron discusses the importance of creativity, how it influences your health, and how you can resurrect creativity after it has been stamped out.   You'll Learn: The scientific link between creativity and health Why boredom is good for creativity The role of clutter in creativity   About Alton: Dr. Barron is a fellowship-trained shoulder, elbow, and hand surgeon. He is an Associate Clinical Professor of Orthopedics at NYU-Langone and the Univ. of Texas Dell Medical Centers, practicing in both Austin and Manhattan. Dr. Barron has been surgeon for thousands of competitive athletes (a team doctor for Fordham University for 15 years) and professional musicians, including the NY Philharmonic and Metropolitan Operas in New York for over 20 years. He publishes and lectures extensively nationally and internationally. Founder/director of the nonprofit Musician Treatment Foundation https://mtfusa.org/. Co-author of The Creativity Cure with wife Carrie Barron published by Scribner in 2012. https://www.facebook.com/TheCreativityCure/ Founding member, Team Continuum cancer charity https://www.teamcontinuum.net/   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep408 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4 Maalis 201949min