How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Stanford behavior scientist Dr. BJ Fogg shares his evidence-based insights into forming “tiny habits” and other powerful tools for transforming behavior.   You'll Learn: Why the Tiny Habits © Method is such a reliable pathway to behavior change The core recipe and three critical ingredients for a great habit How--and why--to celebrate repeatedly   About BJ Dr. BJ Fogg is a behavior scientist, with deep experience in innovation and teaching. At Stanford University, he runs a research lab. He also teaches his models and methods in graduate seminars. On the industry side, BJ trains innovators to use his work so they can create solutions that influence behavior.  The focus areas include health, financial wellbeing, learning, productivity, and more.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep317 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6 Jul 201848min

Eduardo Briceño discusses how to cultivate a growth mindset and maximize your learning.You’ll Learn:1) The tremendous impact of growth vs. fixed mindsets2) Common misconceptions about improving your skills3) The best practices for operating at peak performanceAbout EduardoEduardo is the Co-Founder & CEO of Mindset Works, the leading provider of growth mindset training services and programs. He started it in 2007 with Carol Dweck and others to help organizations develop learning-oriented cultures and systems. Eduardo regularly speaks at conferences and trainings for professionals and leaders. His TEDx talks have been viewed by millions of people. He studied engineering, business and education at Penn and Stanford, but most importantly, he continues to enjoy lifelong learning every day.Items Mentioned in this Show:Sponsored message: HungryRoot delivers healthy comfort food. Enter code: “awesome” for $25 off for your first two ordersEduardo’s Company: MindsetWorksResearch: Differences in the brains of people with growth mindsets and fixed mindsetsResearch: Carol Dweck: The Effect of Praise on MindsetsPrior Episode: Episode 273: Taking Control of your Career with Korn Ferry’s Gary BurnisonBook: The Art of Happiness by the Dalai LamaTool: Poll EverywhereView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep316. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 Jul 201841min

Alan Willett shows how to lead with speed by measuring and tracking yourself, working smarter rather than longer, and having purpose. All the things that are need to stay competitive.You’ll Learn:1) How to work faster and smarter rather than longer2) Approaches to accelerate the decision making progress3) Why and how to let people “add an egg”About AlanAlan Willett is of the rare species who is an expert international consultant, speaker, and author. He has worked with companies ranging from 1 person to some of the giants such as Microsoft and NASA. Alan says that his passion is helping people and organizations transform their friction points into profit points. Alan defines a friction point as “the space where the business needs and the implementation reality collides.” There is always heat generated! Alan is the expert who transforms organizational friction points to produce positive results for the business and the people.Items Mentioned in this Show:Alan’s website: AlanWillett.comPrevious episode: Episode 114: Delivering Powerful Feedback for Powerful Results with Alan WillettAlan’s Book: Leading the UnleadableAlan’s Coaching: EmbraceFriction.comBook: The Essence of Value by Mario PrickenTool: Apple pencilView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep315. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28 Jun 201836min

Laura Vanderkam gives her expert advice on feeling less busy, getting more done, and giving more value and meaning to your own time.   You'll Learn: How those who feel their time is “vast” spend their day How to draw more energy by acknowledging the three selves How to stretch your experience of time   About Laura: Laura is the author of several time management and productivity books, like Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done, I Know How She Does It: How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time, What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, and 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think. Laura’s work has appeared in publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, City Journal, Fortune, and Fast Company. She has appeared on numerous television programs, radio segments, and has spoken about time and productivity to audiences of all sizes. Her TED talk, “How to gain control of your free time,” has been viewed more than 5 million times. She is the co-host, with Sarah Hart-Unger, of the podcast Best of Both Worlds.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep314 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 Jun 201843min

Thom Singer breaks open the Paradox of Potential to highlight where potential doesn’t equal results and what to do about it.   You'll Learn: How to identify the unique things holding you back The three things that always help achieve better results How to bring back purpose when it’s most needed   About Thom: As the host of the popular “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” podcast, Thom interviews business leaders, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and others who possess an extra dose of the entrepreneurial spirit. The information compiled from these compelling interviews is shared with his clients, as he challenges people to be more engaged and enthusiastic in all their actions. He has authored twelve books on the power of business relationships, sales, networking, presentation skills and entrepreneurship, and regularly speaks to corporate, law firm and convention audiences. He sets the tone for better engagement at industry events as the opening keynote speaker or the Master of Ceremonies. His Conference Catalyst Program has become a “meeting planners” favorite in how it transforms the conference attendee experience.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep313 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25 Jun 201842min

Vince Molinaro diagnoses recurring problems in leaders today, the mindset of a great leader, and what it really takes to deliver accountable and transformative leadership.You’ll Learn:1) The four key terms of the leadership contract2) Why having tough conversations is so important3) Steps to being an accountable leader who gets the best out of peopleAbout VinceVince Molinaro experienced a defining moment early in his career when he saw a respected colleague and mentor succumb to a cancer she believed was the byproduct of a stressful, toxic work environment. As a result, Vince vowed to teach business leaders how to build successful organizations by increasing the accountability of their leaders. He’s a leadership adviser, speaker and an author of The Leadership Contract(Wiley), a New York Times and USA Today bestseller now in its third edition, and The Leadership Contract Field Guide, published in January 2018.Items Mentioned in this Show:Vince’s Book: The Leadership ContractVince Molinaro’s personal website: http://www.TheLeadershipContract.comVince’s Blog: Gut Check for LeadersBook: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… and Others Don’t by James CollinsTim Ferris: 5-Bullet FridayView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep312. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

21 Jun 201841min

Chris Voss shares how FBI hostage negotiation approaches enable more effective, persuasive communication, in any field.You’ll Learn:1) The FBI 8 negotiation skills you can use at work2) Why yes is the last thing you want to hear3) The two words that immediately transform a negotiationAbout ChrisChris Voss is CEO of the Black Swan Group and author of the national best-seller “Never Split The Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It,” which was named one of the seven best books on negotiation. A 24-year veteran of the FBI, Chris retired as the lead international kidnapping negotiator. Drawing on his experience in high-stakes negotiations, his company specializes in solving business communication problems using hostage negotiation solutions. Their negotiation methodology focuses on discovering the “Black Swans,” small pieces of information that have a huge effect on an outcome. Chris and his team have helped companies secure and close better deals, save money, and solve internal communication problems.Items Mentioned in this Show:Chris’s company: Black Swan GroupChris’s Book: Never Split the DifferenceBook: The Obstacle is The Way by Ryan HolidayBook: The Culture Code by Daniel CoyleBook: Start with No by Jim CampResearch: Marshmallow ChallengeNewsletter: The EdgePrior episode: 016: Going for No with Andrea WaltzView transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep311.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

19 Jun 201849min

Tony Schwartz delves into principles of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual energy expenditure and renewal for optimal performance.   You'll Learn: Why and how to manage your energy for performance Actionable ways to achieve high-positive energy Why you should work in 90-minute sprints   About Tony: Tony Schwartz is the CEO and founder of The Energy Project, a consulting firm that helps individuals and organizations solve intractable problems and add more value in the world by widening their world view. His clients include Google, Whole Foods, the National Security Agency, and the Los Angeles Police Department. Tony is considered one of the world’s thought leaders around sustainable high performance and building more human workplaces. He began his career as a journalist and has been a reporter for the New York Times, a writer for Newsweek, and a contributor to publications such as New York, Esquire, Vanity Fair, and Fast Company. His book The Power of Full Engagement spent 28 weeks on the New York Times best-seller List.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep310 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

18 Jun 201839min