Dr. Sam Rader discusses a fresh approach to identify and cure the unconscious patterns that keep us from living fully.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The surprising origins of many work dysfunctions  2) The 12 coping styles and their antidotes  3) How to build your patience for annoying co-workers  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep954 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT SAM —  Dr. Sam Rader is a former psychologist who took what she learned about childhood...

Todd Davis shows how to fix strained relationships and shift conversations from difficult to productive.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to reduce the discomfort in difficult conversations  2) The three steps to turn tension into progress  3) How to recover from worst-case scenarios  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep953 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT TODD —  Todd Davis is a senior consultant and thought leader at FranklinCovey, and has over 35 years of...

Monica Parker discusses the surprising benefits of wonder—and shares easy ways to experience more of it in your life.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How wonder helps us at work  2) Easy ways to experience more wonder  3) How society discourages wonder—and how to overcome that  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep952 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MONICA —  A world-renowned speaker, writer, and authority on the future of work, Monica Parker has spent decades...

Chris Fenning shares how to master the first minute of conversation for clearer, more concise, and more persuasive communication.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to capture your audience’s attention in 15 seconds 2) Why meetings feel like a waste—and how to fix that  3) The one question that’s ruining your reputation  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep951 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT CHRIS —  Chris Fenning makes it easier for us to communicate at work....

Cal Newport shows how to achieve more by doing less.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why we’re measuring productivity all wrong  2) The surprising math showing how doing less means achieving more  3) The trick to eliminating tasks that don’t serve you  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep950 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT CAL —  Cal Newport is a professor of computer science at Georgetown University and a founding member of the Center for Digital Ethics. In...

Marsha Acker reveals how to break free from the cycle of miscommunication and misunderstandings.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The root of misunderstandings and miscommunications  2) The four actions of every conversation  3) The more effective way to disagree with someone  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep949 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MARSHA —  Marsha Acker, CPCC, PCC, CPF, is the host of the Defining Moments of Leadership podcast, the founder and...

Master storyteller Mark Carpenter shares handy keys for telling great stories that enrich all your communication.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why stories are more effective than numbers  2) The science behind why our brains love stories  3) The three elements of a memorable story  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep948 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MARK —  Mark Carpenter is a serial storyteller who is on a mission to bring more humanity into leadership...

Rachel Rider shares visualization and other approaches to gain individualized insights on improving your leadership.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) A powerful visualization to break out of negativity  2) The biological hack to overcome anxiety  3) How to decode your body’s tension signals  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep947 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT RACHEL —  Rachel Rider founded MettaWorks in 2015 after a distinguished career in HR, receiving...

Kory Kogon offers her practical guide for effective project management–even when you’re not the official project manager.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why most projects fail  2) Key questions to ask before starting any project   3) The five behaviors of successful unofficial project managers  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep946 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT KORY —  Kory Kogon is FranklinCovey’s vice president of Content and Senior Consultant. She is...

Mawi Asgedom shares four tools anyone can use to master their emotions and thrive.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Easy ways to keep your cool when things go awry  2) The key investment that improves both happiness and success  3) The powerful reframe that makes you feel unstoppable  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep945 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MAWI —  Mawi Asgedom is an award-winning author and expert on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) who has...

Former submarine officer Jon Rennie outlines the leadership principles that make people want to follow you.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to deepen your connection with your team  2) Why to let your colleagues fail more  3) Your fastest path to standing out  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep944 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JON —  Jon is the Co-Founder, President & CEO of Peak Demand Inc., a components manufacturer for electrical utilities. He is...

David Nurse reveals how to identify and overcome the roadblocks preventing you from taking action.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to bridge the gap between knowing and doing  2) The nine reasons why we don’t take action  3) The force that’s more powerful than motivation  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep943 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT DAVID —  A former professional basketball player, David Nurse is today a mindset coach who has trained over 175 NBA...

Janice Fraser reveals her secrets to team decision-making with less drama.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to get to the root of any argument  2) How to know if your decision is good enough  3) Why a low consensus isn’t a bad thing  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep942 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JANICE —  Janice Fraser has coached teams and delivered workshops to organizations around the world, including startups, governments, non-profits,...

Mike Michalowicz reveals a surprising strategy for finding and retaining top talent.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The more effective alternative to job interviews  2) The key signs someone is perfect for your team  3) The three drivers of commitment and engagement  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep941 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MIKE —  Mike Michalowicz founded and sold two multi-million dollar businesses by his 35th birthday. He is the bestselling...

Lauren McGoodwin challenges the notion of the “dream job” and makes the case for pursuing the “good-enough” job.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why the dream job actually doesn’t exist  2) The true drivers of happiness at work  3) Why to become invaluable–not indispensable  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep940 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT LAUREN —  Lauren founded Career Contessa in 2013 after experiencing a gap in career development resources for women...

Rich Horwath reveals how to cut through the busywork and make more time for strategy.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) What being “strategic” really means  2) The critical questions that determine what truly matters  3) Why most meetings are useless—and how to fix them  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep939 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT RICH —  Rich Horwath is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of eight books on strategic thinking...

Renowned negotiation expert William Ury draws from his extensive experience of working in the world’s toughest conflicts to help transform conflict into opportunity.   — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why we need more conflict, not less  2) The true enemy to confront  3) How writing the other side’s victory speech can help you win  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep938 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT WILLIAM —  William Ury is one of the world’s best-known...

Charles Duhigg shares the simple secret that helps you build powerful connections with anyone.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) What supercommunicators know that others don’t  2) How to ask questions that deepen and enrich relationships  3) How one sentence can dramatically ease workplace conflict  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep937 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT CHARLES —  Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative journalist and the author...

Lisa Sun shares her tools for building true, lasting confidence.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) What gravitas really means 2) The Six Forces ruining your confidence 3) How to discover your “confidence language” Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep936 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT LISA —  Lisa Sun is the founder and CEO of GRAVITAS, a company on a mission to catalyze confidence. GRAVITAS offers innovative size-inclusive apparel, styling solutions, and content...

Demir Bentley reveals the five simple steps to successfully plan and execute vastly more satisfying and productive weeks.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why nobody really plans their week—and how to fix it  2) The master key to getting ahead of your to-do list  3) How to transform your calendar into a power tool   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep935 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT DEMIR —  Demir Bentley is an executive productivity coach, co-founder of...

Michelle Poler shares her epic story and strategies for facing fears head-on.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to instantly flip your fear perspective  2) Why to dare being disliked  3) The distinction between being brave versus fearless  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep934 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MICHELLE —  As the Founder of Hello Fears, Michelle Poler has created a social movement empowering millions to step outside of their comfort zone and...

Todd Henry shares how to build the courage to chase after opportunities amidst uncertainty.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to muster courage in the moment  2) The biggest myth that holds us back  3) Five steps to feel braver every day  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep933 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT TODD —  Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of seven books: The...

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Master coach Dr. Marcia Reynolds reveals how to prompt more lightbulb moments through reflective inquiry.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why coaching is simpler than you think  2) How to shift into the ideal state of mind  3) Your most powerful coaching tool  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep932 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MARCIA —  Dr. Marcia Reynolds is passionate about researching, writing about, and teaching people around the world how to engage in...