How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Hal Gregersen reveals the key skills of disruptive innovators–and how you can get them too.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The core five skills required for innovation.2) The questions disruptive innovators ask.3) How to network for new idea.Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep447 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT HAL — Hal Gregersen is the Executive Director of the MIT Leadership Center and a Senior Lecturer in Leadership and Innovation at the MIT Sloan School of Management where he pursues his vocation of executive teaching, coaching, and research by exploring how leaders in business, government, and society discover provocative new ideas, develop the human and organizational capacity to realize those ideas, and deliver positive, powerful results.• Hal’s Book: “The Innovator’s DNA: Mastering the Five Skills of Disruptive Innovators” with Jeff Dyer and Clayton Christensen• Hal’s other book: “Questions Are the Answer: A Breakthrough Approach to Your Most Vexing Problems At Work and in Life” with Ed Catmull• Hal’s website: www.HalGregersen.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Companies mentioned: Aramex, Azul Brazilian Airlines, Intuit, JetBlue, Magnolia Market at the Silos, Moxy, PIXAR, Xero• Event: SXSW Conference & Festivals• Innovators mentioned: Chip and Joanna Gaines, Clayton M. Christensen, David Neeleman, Diane Greene, E. B. White, Fadi Ghandour, Jeff Bezos, Jeff Dyer, June Morris, Marc Benioff, Niklas Zennstrom, Peter Thiel, Rod Drury, Scott Cook• Product: Kutol Wall Cleaner• Software: Chatter, QuickBooks, Quicken• Term: Combinatorial play• Book: “The Magnolia Story” by Chip and Joanna Gaines, and Mark DagostinoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 Juni 201942min

Judi Holler makes the case for exercising your bravery muscle and making fear your friend—one challenge at a time.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The small things we do each day that slow our long-term progress2) Why technology is a great servant but a terrible master3) How to deal with fear when it never goes awaySubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/epxxx for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JUDI —Judi Holler is a keynote speaker, author, and a professionally trained improviser and alumna of The Second City’s Conservatory in Chicago, Illinois. Judi is a past president of Meeting Professionals International, Chicago Area Chapter, and was named one of the 40 under 40 in the meetings industry by Connect magazine in 2015Judi’s book on Fear, titled “Fear Is My Homeboy: How to Slay Doubt, Boss Up, and Succeed on Your Own Terms”, was recently endorsed by Mel Robbins calling it: “relatable, relevant and most importantly ACTIONABLE!” Fear Is My Homeboy came out last week.• Judi’s Book: Fear Is My Homeboy: How to Slay Doubt, Boss Up, and Succeed on Your Own Terms• Judi’s website: judiholler.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Song: “Caribbean Queen” by Billy Ocean• Study: “Is Photoshop Destroying America’s Body Image?”• Study: U.S. Workers Spend 6.3 Hours A Day Checking Email: Survey• TV Show: A.P. Bio• TV Show: Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee• TV Shows: Netflix Stand-Up Comedy Specials• TV Show: The Simpsons• Book: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown• Book: The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins• Previous episode: 038: Establishing the Essential with Greg McKeown• Previous episode: 386: How to Earn More, Spend Less, and Build Wealth with Mindy Jensen• Previous episode: 441: Understanding Fear to Overcome It with Ruth Soukup— THANK YOU SPONSORS! —•Learn a new language anytime, anywhere with BabbelSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 Juni 201939min

Stephanie Evergreen discusses the importance of effective data visualization and shares tips and tricks for creating charts that best communicate data findings.— YOU'LL LEARN —1) How charts can transform culture2) How to make use of tools you already have to make great visuals3) How to determine the most appropriate chart for your dataSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep445 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT STEPHANIE — Dr. Stephanie Evergreen is an internationally-recognized data visualization and design expert. She has trained future data nerds worldwide through keynote presentations and workshops, for clients including Mastercard, Adobe, Verizon, Head Start, American Institutes for Research, Rockefeller Foundation, Brookings Institute, and the United Nations. She writes a popular blog on data presentation at StephanieEvergreen.com. Her two books on designing high-impact graphs, slideshows, and reports both hit #1 on Amazon bestseller lists weeks before they were even released. This Spring Dr. Evergreen is publishing the second edition of one of those bestsellers and a brand new sketchbook with templates for making infographics and dashboards.• Stephanie’s Book: “Effective Data Visualization: The Right Chart for the Right Data”• Stephanie’s companion book: “The Data Visualization Sketchbook”• Stephanie’s Website: StephanieEvergreen.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —• Alternative charting software: Keynote, Prezi, think-cell, Mekko Graphics, Adobe Illustrator• Data visualizations: Marimekko Chart, Word cloud, Dumbbell Dot Plot• Movie: An Inconvenient Truth• Study: Seeing data visualized makes it more believable• Book: Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal NewportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

31 Maj 201941min

Stacey Engle offers pro-tips for engaging in more meaningful conversations at work. You'll Learn: 1. Why pointless conversations are at the root of many business problems 2. How to have more efficient team meetings 3. How to handle strong emotions when communicating About Stacey: As President of Fierce Inc., a global leadership development and training company, Stacey Engle is obsessed with helping Fierce clients stay ahead of the curve. A strong innovator, she’s always connected—to clients, emerging trends and new opportunities. Stacey’s forward-thinking approach to sales and marketing reflects Fierce’s commitment to enriching lives and creating community, one conversation at a time. She relishes her role in bringing people together to have the conversations they most need to have. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep444 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

29 Maj 201939min

Petr Ludwig shares his research-based strategies and tactics for overcoming procrastination.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Petr’s recipe for finding willpower in the moment2) How to find your ongoing motivation3) Why you should rest before you get tiredSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep443 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT PETR — Petr Ludwig is a science popularizer, entrepreneur, and consultant for Fortune 500 companies. He is the author of the bestselling book The End of Procrastination, a book dedicated to overcoming the habit of putting off tasks and responsibilities. His book has been translated into more than 10 languages and sold hundreds of thousands of copies globally.Petr is the founder and CEO of the company Procrastination.com, which applies the latest scientific findings in neuroscience and behavioral economics to help individuals and companies in their sustainable growth. His core fields of interests are a purpose at work, value-based leadership, and critical thinking.• Petr’s Book: The End of Procrastination• Petr’s website: Procrastination.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: ClassPass• App: Cold Turkey• App: Freedom• App: Habit List• App: Headspace• App: Simple Habit• Resource: Google Scholar• Term: Hedonic adaptation• Term: Ikigai• Study: Stanford Prison Experiment• Study: Sugar and Willpower• Book: Give and Take by Adam Grant• Book: Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman• Prior episode: 317: How to Form Habits the Smart Way with BJ Fogg, PhD— THANK YOU SPONSORS! —• Enhance your customers’ digital experience with PantheonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

23 Maj 201940min

Dianna Booher shares invaluable advice on how to minimize your email inbox and write more effective and efficient emails.— YOU'LL LEARN —1) Just how much time you can save through email optimization2) How to reduce useless emails and optimize your inbox3) How to compose better emails in less time using the M-A-D-E structureSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep442 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DIANNA — Dianna Booher’s lifework has centered around communication. As author of 48 books, translated into 60 foreign language editions, she has traveled the globe, talking with clients and organizations on six continents about communication challenges they face at work and at home.Her firm works with organizations to help them communicate clearly. During her more than three decades at BooherResearch Institute and earlier at Booher Consultants, she and her team have provided communication training programs, coaching, and consulting to governmental agencies and more than one third of the Fortune 500 organizations.The national media frequently interview Booher for opinions on communication issues, and she blogs regularly for Microsoft, Forbes, and The CEO Magazine.• Dianna’s Book: “Faster, Fewer, Better Emails”— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Microsoft Office 365• Tool: Calendly• Tool: Basecamp• Tool: Asana• Tool: Workzone• Tool: Slack• Tool: Smartsheet• Tool: ShortKeys• Tool: Snipping tool• Book: “Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith” by Anne Lamott• Book: “Bird by Bird” by Anne LamottSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22 Maj 201946min

Ruth Soukup shares the seven Fear Archetypes so you can better understand and conquer your particular fear.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to identify your Fear Archetype™️ and use that knowledge to conquer your fear2) How to seek out honest feedback3) How to develop courage to take the first step past fearSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep441 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RUTH — New York Times bestselling author Ruth Soukup is dedicated to helping people overcome fear and create a life they love. Through her blog, Living Well Spending Less, which reaches more than 1 million people each month, she encourages her readers to follow their dreams and reach their goals. She is also the founder of the Living Well Planner® and Elite Blog Academy®, as well as the author of five bestselling books. Her practical advice has been featured in numerous publications and news programs, including Women’s Day, Redbook, Family Circle and Fox News. Her Do It Scared® podcast launched on April 30, 2018 and her next book, Do It Scared®: Finding the Courage to Face Your Fears, Overcome Obstacles, and Create a Life You Love (Harper Collins) will be available in May 2019.• Ruth’s book: Do It Scared: Finding the Courage to Face Your Fears, Overcome Adversity, and Create a Life You Love Ruth’s Website: RuthSoukup.com• Ruth’s Podcast: Do It Scared— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Do It Scared Assessment• Ruth’s Website: RuthSoukup.com• Ruth’s Podcast: Do It Scared• App: Freedom• App: Sleep Cycle• Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t by Jim Collins• Book: Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

20 Maj 201935min

Stever Robbins shares how to break down skills into microskills...and shares which ones are worth building.   You'll Learn: A productivity power tool to help you accomplish almost everything Why to break down learning into microskills Essential microskills that will save you years of time   About Stever: Stever Robbins is a serial entrepreneur, top podcaster, and productivity expert. He co-founded the early internet success story FTP Software, served as COO of Building Blocks Interactive, CEO of JobTacToe.com, and has been an initial team member of ten start-ups, including four IPOs and three acquisitions. He currently runs Get-it-Done Groups™, which help people make extreme progress on important projects and habits. He was project manager at Intuit. He serves as business plan judge for the Harvard Business School business plan competition, the MIT $100K competition, and several other competitions. His Get-It-Done-Guy podcast has been downloaded more than 36 million times. He’s been interviewed in numerous publications and is the author of It Takes a Lot More than Attitude…to Build a Stellar Organization and Get-it-Done Guy’s 9 Steps to Work Less and Do More. Stever holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School and a BS in Computer Sciences from MIT.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep440 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

17 Maj 201948min