How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Brian Kurtz shares his insider perspectives on persuasion and overdelivering from his legendary career at Boardroom and beyond.   You'll Learn: Why knowing your audience is the biggest key to persuasion The 4 pillars of being extraordinary How to overdeliver at work without burning out   About Brian: Brian Kurtz has been a serial direct marketer for almost 40 years and never met a medium he didn't like.  Brian left his beloved Boardroom in January of 2015. Over 34 years he was responsible for the mailing of close to 2 billion pieces of direct mail in his career. He worked with many of the most legendary copywriters and consultants who have ever lived. Under Brian's marketing leadership and during his tenure, Boardroom’s revenues went from approximately $5 million (in 1981) to a high of over $150 million (in 2006). Brian writes and speaks regularly; recent content can be found at www.briankurtz.net and www.briankurtz.net/blog. His first book, The Advertising Solution, was released in October of 2017. His second book, Overdeliver: Build a Business for a Lifetime Playing the Long Game in Direct Response Marketing was released in April of 2019. Brian also loves being a Little League Baseball Umpire. Brian’s book: “Overdeliver” Brian’s prior Book: “The Advertising Solution: Influence Prospects, Multiply Sales, and Promote Your Brand” by Brian Kurtz Brian’s former Company: Boardroom Inc. Resources mentioned in the show: Book: “The Origin of Illness: Psychological, Physical and Social” by Norberto Keppe Book: “Breakthrough Advertising” by Eugene Schwartz & Martin Edelston Book: “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho Book: “Give and Take” by Adam Grant Thank you, Sponsor! Get affordable therapy on demand with BetterHelp.com/Awesome   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep463 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12 Jul 201940min

Pamela McLean reveals how your inner landscape helps and hinders your leadership capabilities.   You'll Learn: The most common obstacle to developing your leadership potential How to address self-limiting beliefs The most critical internal areas to develop   About Pamela: Pamela McLean is the CEO and cofounder of the Hudson Institute of Coaching, which provides consulting to organizations worldwide. Working in the arenas of clinical and organizational psychology, and leadership coaching and development, Pam has worked with hundreds of organizational leaders and seasoned professionals inside organizations and in solo practice to deepen and strengthen their coaching skills. Pam is the author and co-author of several books, articles and whitepapers focused on coaching, human development and transformational learning. Her titles include: The Completely Revised Handbook of Coaching and LifeForward, Charting the Journey Ahead. Pam’s book: Self as Coach, Self as Leader: Developing the Best in You to Develop the Best in Others Pam’s organization: HudsonInstitute.com   Resources mentioned in the show: App: Calm App: InsightTimer App: Simple Habit Movie: Inside Out (2015) Book: INSIGHT by Tasha Eurich Book: Leadership Embodiment: How the Way We Sit and Stand Can Change the Way We Think and Speak by Wendy Palmer & James Crawford Book: Living an Examined Life: Wisdom for the Second Half of the Journey by James Hollis    Thank You Sponsors! Get insurance the quick, easy, and affordable way with Policygenius.com. Learn a new language anytime, anywhere with Babbel.com   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep462 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10 Jul 201951min

Erik Fisher shares tips and tricks to optimize your productivity without driving yourself crazy.— YOU'LL LEARN —1) Tricks to reduce your smartphone dependency.2) The small habits that create big results.3) Why it’s okay to not get things done.Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep461 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ERIK — Erik is a Productivity Author, Podcaster, Speaker, and Coach. He talks with real people who practically implement productivity strategies in their professional and personal lives. You’ll be refreshed and inspired after hearing how others fail and succeed at daily productivity and continue to lead successful and meaningful lives.• Erik’s Podcast: BeyondTheToDoList.com• Beyond the To-Do List Podcast Episodes:• Episode 251 – Habits: James Clear on the Power of Habits, Building Good Habits, and Breaking Bad Ones• Episode 259 – Focus: Cal Newport on Digital Technology, Distraction, and Focus• Episode 267 – The Meaning of Productivity: Mike Sturm on Being, Thinking, and Doing• Episode 268 – Focus: Michael Hyatt on Achieving the Freedom to Focus and Eliminating Distractions Through Digital Minimalism• Episode 277 – Focus: Jaime Masters on Focus, Flow, Time Tracking, and Nootropics— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Focus At Will• Tool: Brain.fm• Tool: Otter.ai• Tool: Examine.com• Tool: Star Trek TNG Ambient Engine Noise• Product: Alpha BRAIN• Book: “Digital Minimalism” by Cal Newport• Book: “Atomic Habits” by James Clear• Previous episode: 199: Supercharging Your Productivity with Erik Fisher— THANK YOU SPONSORS — • iDashboards: Create gorgeously useful data visualizations with iDashboards.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8 Jul 201944min

David Komlos teaches ways to dramatically shorten the process of solving your organization’s most complex challenges.   You'll Learn: The 3 types of challenges and how to approach them The 10-step process to tackle challenges faster and more effectively How to structure a problem-solving meetings to get the best results   About David: David Komlos, CEO of Syntegrity, is an entrepreneur, early-stage investor and speaker who has helped change the way many global leaders approach their top challenges. From Fortune 100 transformation to international aid, content creation in sports and entertainment to improving access to life-saving products, David advises top leaders and enterprises on how to dramatically accelerate solutions and execution on their defining challenges. He frequently speaks on topics related to complexity, fast problem-solving and mobilization, and scaling talent. He lives with his family in Toronto. David’s Book: “Cracking Complexity: The Breakthrough Formula for Solving Just About Anything Fast”  David’s website: Website: CrackingComplexity.com   Resources Mentioned in the Show: Tool: Cynefin framework Tool: Requisite variety Book: “Crossing the Chasm: Marketing and Selling High-Tech Products to Mainstream Customers” by Geoffrey A. Moore Book: “Good to Great” by Jim Collins   Thank You Sponsors! The Simple Habit meditation app has offers has enriching variety for everyone. The first 50 listeners to sign up at SimpleHabit.com/Awesome get 30% off premium subscriptions. ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire. You can try them for free at Ziprecruiter.com/HTBA   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep460 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 Jul 201940min

Diana Wu David shares how to future-proof your work-life with approaches for reinvention and re-framing.— YOU'LL LEARN —1) Approaches for taking agency over your own career.2) How to recognize the “treadmill of self-sacrifice” and get off it.3) The right way to ask for what you want at work.Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep459 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DIANA — Diana Wu David is a strategist, innovator, entrepreneur, and the founder of Sarana Capital and Sarana Labs. Her companies transform how executives work and prepare companies for the future of work, invest in Edtech and HRtech, and support innovative education initiatives across public and private sectors. Her diverse, global career includes assisting Henry Kissinger and leading executive education initiatives for Financial Times. A superconnector of people and a sought-after speaker, Diana lives in Hong Kong with her husband and their three children. • Diana’s Book: “Future Proof: Reinventing Work in an Age of Acceleration”• Diana’s TEDx Talk: The Difference Between Running and Running Free• Diana’s Website: DianaWuDavid.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Zoom• App: SaneBox• App: SaneLater• Podcast: Inside Asia• Book: “The 100-Year Life: Living and Working in an Age of Longevity” by Lynda Gratton, Andrew Scott, and Mark Meadows• Prior episode: 020: Strategically Spending Your 100 Years with Lynda Gratton• Prior episode: 418: Separating Your Self-Worth from Your Productivity with Rahaf Harfoush— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Ziprecruiter is the smartest way to hire. Free trial available at Ziprecruiter.com/HTBA• High Brew Coffee provides delicious, portable, cold-brew energy for your next adventure. Use Promo Code 20awesomeHBC for 20% off a 12-pack at checkout. highbrewcoffee.com/discount/20awesomeHBCSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 Jul 201939min

Steve Ritter shares the fundamentals that makes teams healthy through their inevitable changes.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Where teams get stuck most often.2) How to grow and deepen over time as a team.3) Why there’s hope for disengaged team members.Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep458 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT STEVE — Steve Ritter is the Founder and CEO of the Center for Team Excellence. He is on the faculty of the Center for Professional Excellence at Elmhurst College where he earned the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. He is the acclaimed author of the 2009 Amazon Top 50 Business Book: Team Clock: A Guide to Breakthrough Teams and the 2019 release: The 4 Stages of a Team: How Teams Thrive…and What to do When They Don’t.• Steve’s Book: “The 4 Stages of a Team: How teams thrive…and what to do when they don’t”• Steve’s previous Book: “Team Clock: A Guide to Breakthrough Teams”• Steve’s Website: Team Clock— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — App: Inner Balance• Tool: Flesch-Kincaid Readability Test Tool• Tool: HeartMath• Book: “This Is Marketing: You Can’t Be Seen Until You Learn to See” by Seth Godin• Previous episode: 001:Communicating with Inspiration and Clarity with Mawi Asgedom• Previous episode: 036:Detoxifying Teams with Steve Ritter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 Jul 201946min

Gret Glyer discusses how you can increase your persuasion power by telling compelling stories.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why stories succeed where statistics fail.2) What makes a story compelling.3) How storytelling can earn you a promotion.Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep457 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT GRET — Gret Glyer has helped raise over a million dollars through storytelling. He is the CEO of DonorSee, the platform that shows you that your money is helping real people in need with personalized video updates. From 2013 to 2016, Glyer lived with the world’s poorest people in Malawi, Africa where he built more than 150 houses for the homeless and crowdfunded $100,000 to build a girls’ school in rural Malawi. Glyer has been featured in USA Today, National Review, HuffPo, Acton Institute and is a TEDx Speaker. He is currently fundraising for his first ever book on Kickstarter called, If The Poor Were Next Door.• Gret’s Organization: DonorSee• Gret’s Kickstarter: “If The Poor Were Next Door”• Gret’s TEDx talk: How to Wake Up Tomorrow Morning Like a Billionaire— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —• Person: Scott Harrison• TV Show: Lost • TV Show: Game of Thrones• TV Show: Breaking Bad• Movie: A Quiet Place• Movie: Les Miserables• Book: Les Miserables by Victor Hugo• Previous episode: Episode 403: Hollywood Secrets for Effective Business Storytelling with Matthew LuhnSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28 Jun 201942min

Nick Loper discusses the many benefits to having a side hustle—and how to start yours.You'll Learn:How side hustles can empower you as a professionalHow to turn your ideas into low-risk side hustlesWhen to turn a side hustle into your main hustleAbout Nick Nick is an author, entrepreneur, and a lifelong student in the game of business. His latest role is as Chief Side Hustler at SideHustleNation.com.He's been making his living online since before it was cool. Along the way he's picked up a thing or two about small business, marketing, and outsourcing—and is happy to share the experience with those working hard to make their side hustle dreams a reality.As the host of the top-rated Side Hustle Show podcast, Nick explores a different business idea each week and helps listeners discover the path to income streams.Items Mentioned in this Show:Nick’s podcast: The Side Hustle ShowNick’s website: Side Hustle Nation Nick’s email: nick@sidehustlenation.comWebsite: Similarweb.comWebsite: Tubebuddy.com Services: Podcast Fast TrackServices: Zen WPServices: Liberty HealthShareServices: Medi-ShareApp: TextExpanderApp: LastPassBook: The Go-Giver by Bob BurgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25 Jun 201936min