How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Lawyer and mentoring enthusiast Jolene Blackbourn makes the case for helping others to help ourselves.You’ll Learn:What you think you know about your job, but you actually don’tHow not to add a task to your to-do listA drag and drop tip to collecting praiseAbout JoleneJolene has been an in-house attorney with a major insurance company for almost 10 years. She serves as a mentor to many new attorneys and helps prospective law students determine whether law school is right for them. She also coaches a youth soccer team.Items Mentioned in this Show:Jolene’s Twitter: @JoleneAndOilsJolene’s Pinterest: jolene1209Jolene’s Email: abetterlife05@gmail.comApp: OverdriveView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep84See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11 Nov 201638min

Public Relations whiz Mac Prichard shares how to grow your network by building lasting relationships and responding with generosity. You'll Learn How to navigate the “hidden” job market The step-by-step of a successful informational interview How to grow your network with generosity About Mac Mac is the founder and president of Prichard Communications, a public relations agency that serves top-tier foundations, nonprofits and purpose driven brands across the country. He provides strategic counsel to Prichard’s clients and leads the agency’s crisis communications, government relations and business development work. He speaks regularly on social change communications to national and local groups across the country. He also publishes Mac's List, an online community where professionals find rewarding, interesting jobs and employers find the best possible candidates.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep83 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9 Nov 201631min

Professor and author Mark Allen presents different opportunities to climb the corporate ladder, even if you don’t want to be a manager.You’ll Learn:1. Alternatives to the traditional managerial track2. Why going for manager may not be optimal…even if you’re a top performer3. Means of valuing your team in the workplaceAbout MarkDr. Mark Allen is an educator, speaker, consultant, and author who specializes in talent management and corporate universities. He is the author of Aha Moments in Talent Management and the co-author and editor of The Next Generation of Corporate Universities, and The Corporate University Handbook. He has also written numerous articles in practitioner and academic publications.Mark is a professor at Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management. He is also a senior faculty member of the Human Capital Institute, a senior associate with the Kiely Group, and has taught for Vatel University and the American Management Association.Items Mentioned in this Show:Book: Aha Moments in Talent Management: A Business Fable With Practical Exercises by Mark AllenBook: The One Thing You Need to Know… About Great Managing, Great Leading, and Sustained Individual Success by Marcus BuckinghamBook: The Smartest Guys in the Room: The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron by Bethany McLean & Peter ElkindWebsite: PreziEmail: mark.allen@pepperdine.eduView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep82See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7 Nov 201639min

Dave Nevogt’s company Hubstaff earns its revenue from observing how people work. Here’s what he has learned about workers’ best practices along the way.You’ll Learn:Two questions to ask yourself before handing over your deliverablesOne quick trick to get 1,000 LinkedIn connections in 60 minutesAn improved approach to initiating tasks that delights managers and stretches employeesAbout DaveDave Nevogt is the co-founder of Hubstaff.com which helps virtual teams communicate better through automatic time tracking and activity tracking. He’s been running online businesses since he was 23, and now manages a team of 30 remote employees. Dave has been honored as one of Indianapolis’s top 40 under 40 entrepreneurs, and focuses on teaching others to manage remote teams. His writing can be found here.Items Mentioned in this Show:Software: HubstaffSoftware: BasecampSoftware: TrelloSoftware: AsanaSoftware: RapportiveSoftware: Pivotal TrackerBook: The 80/20 Principle by Richard KochView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep81See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4 Nov 201621min

Author Jay Papasan helps to zero in on that one thing that matters most. You'll Learn: 1. The key question you must ask yourself to unlock your “one thing” About Jay Jay Papasan is the co-author of the bestseller The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results with Gary Keller. He also worked as an editor at Harper-Collins Publishers. Jay also co-owns a successful real estate team affiliated with Keller Williams Realty with his wife Wendy in Austin, Texas. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep80 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 Nov 201631min

Podcaster and speaker Jeff Sanders offers pro-tips to reaching your grandest goals, one good morning at a time. You'll Learn 3 best practices that will sustain your energy all day Perspectives on when to handle email How to conquer your ultimate goal, one quarter at a time About Jeff Jeff Sanders is a keynote speaker, creator of the 47 Strategies Productivity Self-Assessment, and author of the best-selling and award-winning book on productivity, The 5 AM Miracle: Dominate Your Day Before Breakfast. Jeff is also the host of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast, which has ranked #1 in iTunes in the Self-Help and Business categories, been nominated for 4 Podcast Awards, and exceeded 3 million downloads. He is a 10-time marathon runner, personal development junkie, and passionate raw vegan. Every week you can find Jeff writing and speaking at JeffSanders.com. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep79 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

31 Okt 201628min

We got “meta” with Podcasting Hall of Famer Rob Walch who shares principles of successful podcasters that apply to the workplace.You’ll Learn:Pro-tips on nailing your presentationsHow to bolster your communication by forgetting yourselfWhy you should start your own podcast right nowAbout RobRob Walch was inducted into the Podcasting Hall of Fame in 2016. Rob Walch saved his life, marriage, and career with podcasting. Rob is the Vice President of Podcaster Relations for Libsyn (LSYN). Prior to joining Libsyn in 2007, he was President and founder of podCast411, Inc. Rob is co-author of the book Tricks of the Podcasting Masters an editors pick as a Top 10 Reference book by Amazon.com. Rob was listed as the 5th most influential person in podcasting according to the book “Podcasting for Dummies”.Items Mentioned in this Show:Podcast: podCast411Podcast: Today in iOSPodcast: Sisters of FlowPodcast: Dan Carlin’s Hardcore HistoryPodcast: LorePodcast: RevolutionsPodcast: School of PodcastingPodcast: Manager ToolsApp: EvernoteApp: SoundSoapView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep78See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28 Okt 201636min

Ambassador of Happiness Maura Sweeney paves the way to more productive outcomes in the workplace by creating a happier environment.You’ll Learn:Effective remedies for stress addictionMethods to countering a negative environmentHow to turn your adversaries into allies by challenging while advocatingAbout MauraPodcaster, international speaker, Huffington Post contributor and creator of the Foundations of Happiness eCourse, Maura Sweeney guides others on the path of “Living Happy – Inside Out.” Armed with decades of experience as a law school “escapee”, a corporate manager and a home schooling mom, Maura launched out at midlife to pursue her dream vocation. A world traveler and trademarked Ambassador of Happiness®, Maura is a popular media guest sharing unifying “good news” perspectives with the world.Items Mentioned in this Show:Website: Maura4U.comBook: The Happiness Advantage by Shawn AchorBook: Favorite Happiness Quotes by Maura SweeneyCourse: Foundations of HappinessPodcast: Maura Sweeney: Living Happy Inside OutTV Series: Nathan for YouView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep77See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 Okt 201652min