How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Kathy Caprino discusses how to bridge the power gaps that hold you back from career success. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The seven most common barriers to career success 2) An easy way to start advocating for yourself more 3) The one habit that drastically minimizes your presence Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep604 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KATHY — Kathy Caprino is a career and executive coach, author, speaker, and leadership trainer dedicated to the advancement of women in business. She is a former VP and trained coach and marriage and family therapist, a Senior Forbes contributor, and offers career consulting, executive, and leadership and communications coaching and training, as well as keynotes and workshops. She’s also the Founder and President of her own coaching and consulting firm, Kathy Caprino, LLC as well as the host of the podcast, Finding Brave. • Kathy’s book: The Most Powerful You: 7 Bravery-Boosting Paths to Career Bliss • Kathy’s blog: “Gender Bias Is Real: Women's Perceived Competency Drops Significantly When Judged As Being Forceful” • Kathy’s podcast: FindingBrave.org • Kathy’s workbook: 7-Day Power Boost Challenge Workbook • Kathy’s website: KathyCaprino.com • Kathy’s survey: 7 Power Gaps Survey — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Program: The Behavioral Science Guys • Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Pitney Bowes. Simplify your shipping while saving money. Get a free 30-day trial and 10-lb shipping scale at pb.com/AWESOME. • Rise.com. Build your team’s learning library–the fast and fun way–with Rise.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10 Sep 202042min

Executive coach Liz Kislik discusses do’s and don’ts of conflict management and how to rethink the way you see conflict. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why you don’t need to win every argument 2) The trick to stop conflict before it starts 3) How to make allies in every level Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep603 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LIZ — Liz Kislik is a management consultant, executive coach, and facilitator. For over 30 years, she has helped clients such as American Express, Orvis, The Girl Scouts, Comcast, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, and Highlights for Children solve their thorniest problems while strengthening their top and bottom lines. Her specialty is developing high performing leaders and workforces. She is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Entrepreneur, a TEDx speaker on “Why There’s So Much Conflict at Work and What You Can Do to Fix It,” and has served as adjunct faculty at Hofstra University and New York University. She has also written for the European Financial Review and the Forward. • TEDx Talk: “Why there’s so much conflict at work and what you can do to fix it.” • Website: LizKislik.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life by Rosamund Stone Zander, Benjamin Zander • Personality: Maya Angelou • TED Talk: "The transformative power of classical music" by Benjamin Zander — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Blinkist. Learn more, faster with book summaries you can read or listen to in 15 minutes 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.

7 Sep 202032min

Robert Glazer discusses his simple framework for achieving greater clarity and accelerating your development. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to know if you’re living below your potential 2) How to clearly define your core values and purpose 3) The small wins that lead to tremendous growth Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep602 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ROBERT — Robert Glazer is the founder and CEO of Acceleration Partners, a global partner marketing agency and the recipient of numerous industry and company culture awards, including Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Awards two years in a row. He is the author of the inspirational newsletter Friday Forward, author of the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller, Elevate, and of the international bestselling book, Performance Partnerships. He is a sought-after speaker by companies and organizations around the world and is the host of The Elevate Podcast. • Book: Elevate: Push Beyond Your Limits and Unlock Success in Yourself and Others (Ignite Reads) • Company: Acceleration Partners • Website: RobertGlazer.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Software: OneNote • Software: Evernote • Software: Loom • Software: Vidyard • Book: Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts by Carol Tavris • Book: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand • Movie: The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara • Term: Stockdale Paradox See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 Sep 202037min

Mike Robbins discusses the four features of peak performing teams. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The one thing that builds a culture of trust2) The subtle ways we build—and destroy—belonging3) How to care in order to challengeSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep601 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MIKE — Mike Robbins is the author of five books, including his brand new title, WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER: Creating a Team Culture of High Performance, Trust, and Belonging, which released April 21st. For the past 20 years, he’s been a sought-after speaker and consultant who delivers keynotes and seminars for some of the top organizations in the world. His clients include Google, Wells Fargo, Microsoft, Genentech, eBay, Harvard University, Gap, LinkedIn, the Oakland A’s, and many others. He and his work have been featured in the New York Times and the Harvard Business Review, as well as on NPR and ABC News. He’s a regular contributor to Forbes, hosts a weekly podcast, and his books have been translated into 15 different languages. • Mike’s website: Mike-Robbins.com • Mike’s book page: We’re All in This Together • Mike’s book: We're All in This Together: Creating a Team Culture of High Performance, Trust, and Belonging • Mike’s book: Bring Your Whole Self to Work: How Vulnerability Unlocks Creativity, Connection, and Performance • Mike’s book: Focus on the Good Stuff: The Power of Appreciation • Mike’s book: Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken: Transform Your Life with the Power of Authenticity — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: "The Magic Relationship Ratio, According to Science" • Book: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff and It's All Small Stuff: Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking Over Your Life by Richard Carlson • Researcher: Amy Edmondson — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Pitney Bowes. Simplify your shipping while saving money. Get a free 30-day trial and 10-lb shipping scale at pb.com/AWESOME.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

31 Aug 202043min

Sanjay Sarma and Luke Yoquinto share practical insights on how to optimize your learning. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Three simple tactics that drastically improve how we learn 2) Why you want the learning process to be difficult 3) How to get into the optimal mental state for learning Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep600 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SANJAY & LUKE — Sanjay Sarma is the head of Open Learning at MIT. A professor of mechanical engineering by training, he has worked in the fields of energy and transportation; computational geometry; computer assisted design; and has been a pioneer in RFID technology. He has an undergraduate degree from IIT Kanpur as well as advanced degrees from Carnegie Mellon and UC Berkeley. Luke Yoquinto is a science writer who covers learning and education, as well as aging and demographic change in his role as a researcher at the MIT AgeLab. His work can be found in publications such as The Washington Post, Slate, The Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic. He is a graduate of Boston University's science journalism program. • Book: Grasp: The Science Transforming How We Learn • Luke’s email: lyoquinto@gmail.com • Luke’s Twitter: @lukeyoquinto — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Technique: Feynman blank page technique • Tool: Quizlet • Language Learning: Duolingo • Language Learning: Rosetta Stone • Online School: Khan Academy • Book: Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade by Robert Cialdini • Book: Consciousness and the Brain: Deciphering How the Brain Codes Our Thoughts by Stanislas Dehaene • Book: Catch-22 by Joseph Heller • Researchers: Robert and Elizabeth Bjork See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 Aug 202039min

Dr. Jud Brewer discusses how anxiety leads us to form bad habits—and what we can do to make a change. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How anxiety takes over—and what we can do about it 2) Three steps to go from anxious to curious 3) How to put an end to bad habit loops for good Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep599 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DR. JUD — Jud Brewer, MD PhD is a thought leader in the field of habit change and the science of self-mastery. He is the “executive medical director of behavioral health at Sharecare,”, the director of research and innovation at Brown University’s Mindfulness Center, and an associate professor at Brown’s Schools of Public Health and Medicine. He is the author of The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love, Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits. • Dr. Jud’s book: The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love – Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits • Dr. Jud’s website: DrJud.com • Dr. Jud’s YouTube: DrJud — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: The teenage brain on social media • Model: Rescorla-Wagner Model • Book: The Art of Racing in the Rain: A Novel by Garth Stein — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Pitney Bowes. Simplify your shipping while saving money. Get a free 30-day trial and 10-lb shipping scale at pb.com/AWESOME.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24 Aug 202032min

U.S. Memory Champion Chester Santos shares his expert tricks and techniques for improving your memory. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why good memory still matters in the digital age 2) The three principles to remembering anything 3) How to remember anyone’s name in four steps Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep598 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHESTER — U.S. Memory Champion, Chester Santos - "The International Man of Memory" is the world's leading memory skills expert and founder of MemorySchool.NET. His memory building tips have been featured on CNN, ABC, PBS, NBC, CBS, BBC, and the Science Channel. He has been quoted in the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, SF Chronicle, Washington Post, and TIME Magazine. Chester has presented in over 30 countries with speaking credits that include TEDx, Talks at Google, and the International Festival of Brilliant Minds. • Chester’s course: MemorySchool.net. The first 50 listeners to enter the coupon code AWESOME get free access to Chester’s courses! • Chester’s website: International Man of Memory • Video: Memory Expert, Chester Santos - "The International Man of Memory" Helps David Pogue on NOVA Science — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Technique: Phonetic Alphabet • Technique: Major System • Book: How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie • Past episode: 474: How to Turn Your Boss, Colleagues, and Customers into Superfans with Pat Flynn See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

20 Aug 202049min

Columbia law professor Alex Carter shares why it pays to ask for more, both at work and in life. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The 4 questions that will help you negotiate better 2) How to boost your confidence going into a negotiation 3) How to increase your chances of getting a yes from your boss Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep597 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALEX — Alex Carter is Director of the Mediation Clinic at Columbia Law School, where she is also an award-winning professor, and a world-renowned negotiation trainer for the United Nations. She also serves as Executive Director of Stand Up Girls, helping tween girls develop relationships for greater self-esteem and resilience. She has appeared on CBS This Morning, MSNBC’s LIVE Weekend and Hardball, Marketplace, and in The New York Times and Wall Street Journal. She lives in Maplewood, New Jersey, with her husband and daughter. • Book: Ask for More: 10 Questions to Negotiate Anything • Instagram: @alexandrabcarter • LinkedIn: Alexandra Carter • Twitter: @alexbcarter • Website: AlexCarterAsks.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade by Robert Cialdini • Book: The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table by Minda Harts • Book: The Truth About Negotiations by Leigh Thompson • Past episode: 222: The Quickest Ways to Earn an Extra Half Million Over Your Career with Rich Jones and Marcus Garrett • Past episode: 341: Decoding Body Language with ex-FBI Special Agent Joe Navarro — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Blinkist. Learn more, faster at blinkist.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

17 Aug 202046min