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John C. Maxwell shares powerful wisdom on how to develop and transform budding leaders.   You’ll Learn: 1) Three simple questions that encourage growth 2) Why training programs don’t work--and what does 3) What the most beloved leaders do differently   About John: John C. Maxwell is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and speaker who has sold more than 31 million books in fifty languages. He has been identified as the #1 leader in business by the American Management Association and the most influential leadership expert in the world by Business Insider and Inc. magazine. He is the founder of The John Maxwell Company, The John Maxwell Team, EQUIP, and the John Maxwell Leadership Foundation, organizations that have trained millions of leaders from every country of the world. A recipient of the Horatio Alger Award, as well as the Mother Teresa Prize for Global Peace and Leadership from the Luminary Leadership Network, Dr. Maxwell speaks each year to Fortune 500 companies, presidents of nations, and many of the world’s top business leaders. He lives in South Florida. Book: Developing the Leader Within You Book: Developing the Leaders Around You Book: The Leader’s Greatest Return: Attracting, Developing, and Multiplying Leaders Book: Good Leaders Ask Great Questions: Your Foundation for Successful Leadership Book: There’s No Such Thing as ‘Business’ Ethics: There’s Only One Rule for Making Decisions Nonprofit: EQUIP   Resources mentioned in the show: Event: Enron Scandal Book: The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell Previous episode: 397: Making the Shifts Necessary to Grow Your Influence with John C. Maxwell   Thank you Sponsors! Empower. Save more money, effortlessly. Get $5 free at empower.me/awesome with the promo code AWESOME FabFitFun. Get $10 off your curated subscription box delivering happiness with the best in beauty, fashion, home, wellness, and tech with the promo code BEAWESOME    View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep537

John C. Maxwell shares powerful wisdom on how to develop and transform budding leaders.   You’ll Learn: 1) Three simple questions that encourage growth 2) Why training programs don’t work--and what does 3) What the most beloved leaders do differently   About John: John C. Maxwell is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and speaker who has sold more than 31 million books in fifty languages. He has been identified as the #1 leader in business by the American Management Association and the most influential leadership expert in the world by Business Insider and Inc. magazine. He is the founder of The John Maxwell Company, The John Maxwell Team, EQUIP, and the John Maxwell Leadership Foundation, organizations that have trained millions of leaders from every country of the world. A recipient of the Horatio Alger Award, as well as the Mother Teresa Prize for Global Peace and Leadership from the Luminary Leadership Network, Dr. Maxwell speaks each year to Fortune 500 companies, presidents of nations, and many of the world’s top business leaders. He lives in South Florida. Book: Developing the Leader Within You Book: Developing the Leaders Around You Book: The Leader’s Greatest Return: Attracting, Developing, and Multiplying Leaders Book: Good Leaders Ask Great Questions: Your Foundation for Successful Leadership Book: There’s No Such Thing as ‘Business’ Ethics: There’s Only One Rule for Making Decisions Nonprofit: EQUIP   Resources mentioned in the show: Event: Enron Scandal Book: The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell Previous episode: 397: Making the Shifts Necessary to Grow Your Influence with John C. Maxwell   Thank you Sponsors! Empower. Save more money, effortlessly. Get $5 free at empower.me/awesome with the promo code AWESOME FabFitFun. Get $10 off your curated subscription box delivering happiness with the best in beauty, fashion, home, wellness, and tech with the promo code BEAWESOME    View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep537

John C. Maxwell shares powerful wisdom on how to develop and transform budding leaders. You’ll Learn: 1) Three simple questions that encourage growth 2) Why training programs don’t work--and what does 3) What the most beloved leaders do differently About John: John C. Maxwell is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and speaker who has sold more than 31 million books in fifty languages. He has been identified as the #1 leader in business by the American Management Association and the most influential leadership expert in the world by Business Insider and Inc. magazine. He is the founder of The John Maxwell Company, The John Maxwell Team, EQUIP, and the John Maxwell Leadership Foundation, organizations that have trained millions of leaders from every country of the world. A recipient of the Horatio Alger Award, as well as the Mother Teresa Prize for Global Peace and Leadership from the Luminary Leadership Network, Dr. Maxwell speaks each year to Fortune 500 companies, presidents of nations, and many of the world’s top business leaders. He lives in South Florida. Book: Developing the Leader Within You Book: Developing the Leaders Around You Book: The Leader’s Greatest Return: Attracting, Developing, and Multiplying Leaders Book: Good Leaders Ask Great Questions: Your Foundation for Successful Leadership Book: There’s No Such Thing as ‘Business’ Ethics: There’s Only One Rule for Making Decisions Nonprofit: EQUIP Resources mentioned in the show: Event: Enron Scandal Book: The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell Previous episode: 397: Making the Shifts Necessary to Grow Your Influence with John C. Maxwell Thank you Sponsors! Empower. Save more money, effortlessly. Get $5 free at empower.me/awesome with the promo code AWESOME FabFitFun. Get $10 off your curated subscription box delivering happiness with the best in beauty, fashion, home, wellness, and tech with the promo code BEAWESOME  View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep537

Julian Treasure shares tactics and techniques that greatly improve how you communicate.   You'll Learn: 1) A crucial question for more powerful listening and speaking 2) The two biggest roadblocks to effective communication 3) How to make your voice more engaging   About Julian: Julian is a sound and communication expert. He travels the world training people to listen better and create healthier sound. He is author of the books How to be Heard and Sound Business. Julian’s five TED talks have been watched more than 80 million times. His latest, “How to speak so that people want to listen,” is in the top 10 TED talks of all time. Julian is regularly featured in the world’s media, including TIME Magazine, The Times, The Economist and the BBC. Julian is also founder of The Sound Agency. The audio-branding company asks and answers the question “How does your brand sound?” Julian’s book: How to Be Heard: Secrets for Powerful Speaking and Listening Julian’s company: TheSoundAgency.com Product: Moodsonic Julian’s TED Talks: Julian Treasure Julian’s website: JulianTreasure.com Julian’s course: SpeakListenBe.com   Resources mentioned in the show: TED Talk: "Your body language may shape who you are" by Amy Cuddy Personality: Chris Anderson Personality: Scott Peck Book: The Universal Sense: How Hearing Shapes the Mind by Seth Horowitz Previous episode: 224: How to Sound Amazing with Julian Treasure   Thank you Sponsors! Empower. Save more money, effortlessly. Get $5 free at empower.me/awesome with the promo code AWESOME ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire. Get a free trial at ZipRecruiter.com/HTBA    View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep536

Julian Treasure shares tactics and techniques that greatly improve how you communicate.   You'll Learn: 1) A crucial question for more powerful listening and speaking 2) The two biggest roadblocks to effective communication 3) How to make your voice more engaging   About Julian: Julian is a sound and communication expert. He travels the world training people to listen better and create healthier sound. He is author of the books How to be Heard and Sound Business. Julian’s five TED talks have been watched more than 80 million times. His latest, “How to speak so that people want to listen,” is in the top 10 TED talks of all time. Julian is regularly featured in the world’s media, including TIME Magazine, The Times, The Economist and the BBC. Julian is also founder of The Sound Agency. The audio-branding company asks and answers the question “How does your brand sound?” Julian’s book: How to Be Heard: Secrets for Powerful Speaking and Listening Julian’s company: TheSoundAgency.com Product: Moodsonic Julian’s TED Talks: Julian Treasure Julian’s website: JulianTreasure.com Julian’s course: SpeakListenBe.com   Resources mentioned in the show: TED Talk: "Your body language may shape who you are" by Amy Cuddy Personality: Chris Anderson Personality: Scott Peck Book: The Universal Sense: How Hearing Shapes the Mind by Seth Horowitz Previous episode: 224: How to Sound Amazing with Julian Treasure   Thank you Sponsors! Empower. Save more money, effortlessly. Get $5 free at empower.me/awesome with the promo code AWESOME ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire. Get a free trial at ZipRecruiter.com/HTBA    View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep536

Julian Treasure shares tactics and techniques that greatly improve how you communicate. You'll Learn: 1) A crucial question for more powerful listening and speaking 2) The two biggest roadblocks to effective communication 3) How to make your voice more engaging About Julian: Julian is a sound and communication expert. He travels the world training people to listen better and create healthier sound. He is author of the books How to be Heard and Sound Business. Julian’s five TED talks have been watched more than 80 million times. His latest, “How to speak so that people want to listen,” is in the top 10 TED talks of all time. Julian is regularly featured in the world’s media, including TIME Magazine, The Times, The Economist and the BBC. Julian is also founder of The Sound Agency. The audio-branding company asks and answers the question “How does your brand sound?” Julian’s book: How to Be Heard: Secrets for Powerful Speaking and Listening Julian’s company: TheSoundAgency.com Product: Moodsonic Julian’s TED Talks: Julian Treasure Julian’s website: JulianTreasure.com Julian’s course: SpeakListenBe.com Resources mentioned in the show: TED Talk: "Your body language may shape who you are" by Amy Cuddy Personality: Chris Anderson Personality: Scott Peck Book: The Universal Sense: How Hearing Shapes the Mind by Seth Horowitz Previous episode: 224: How to Sound Amazing with Julian Treasure Thank you Sponsors! Empower. Save more money, effortlessly. Get $5 free at empower.me/awesome with the promo code AWESOME ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire. Get a free trial at ZipRecruiter.com/HTBA  View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep536

Nicolle Merrill shares practical tips for changing careers--and beating the doubt that comes with it.   You'll Learn: 1) Why it’s OK to not have it figured out 2) Powerful, clarifying questions for charting a new career path 3) Smart alternatives to a second degree   About Nicolle: Four-time career-changer Nicolle Merrill excels in professional reinvention. A liberal arts graduate, she has written for Four Seasons and National Geographic private jet tours, taught digital communication skills to global executives, and sold adventure travel programs in New Zealand. As the former Associate Director of the Career Development Office At Yale School of Management, she coached hundreds of MBA students and professionals through all phases of their career transitions. Nicolle currently freelances as a conversation designer and analyst at an artificial intelligence startup. Her human-centered approach to career change, combined with a relentless curiosity about emerging career trends, has led to speaking engagements across the US, as well as in Canada and Ireland. Nicolle’s book: Punch Doubt in the Face: How to Upskill, Change Careers, and Beat the Robots Nicole’s LinkedIn: Nicolle Merrill Nicolle’s podcast: 50 Conversations Nicole’s Twitter: @pdxnicolle Nicolle’s blog: FutureSkills.blog   Resources mentioned in the show: Article: “Cross-Silo Leadership”  Article: "Artificial Intelligence: The Robots Are Now Hiring" Website: Udemy Website: Coursera Website: Udacity Website: Wix Book: Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age by Dr. Sherry Turkle Previous episode: 167: How to Love Your Work…and Get Work You Love with Nick Campbell   Thank you Sponsors! Fender Play. Learn to play an instrument from a legendary brand in music. Visit fender.com/podcast with the promo code AWESOME a free trial and 50% off.    View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep535

Nicolle Merrill shares practical tips for changing careers--and beating the doubt that comes with it. You'll Learn: 1) Why it’s OK to not have it figured out 2) Powerful, clarifying questions for charting a new career path 3) Smart alternatives to a second degree About Nicolle: Four-time career-changer Nicolle Merrill excels in professional reinvention. A liberal arts graduate, she has written for Four Seasons and National Geographic private jet tours, taught digital communication skills to global executives, and sold adventure travel programs in New Zealand. As the former Associate Director of the Career Development Office At Yale School of Management, she coached hundreds of MBA students and professionals through all phases of their career transitions. Nicolle currently freelances as a conversation designer and analyst at an artificial intelligence startup. Her human-centered approach to career change, combined with a relentless curiosity about emerging career trends, has led to speaking engagements across the US, as well as in Canada and Ireland. Nicolle’s book: Punch Doubt in the Face: How to Upskill, Change Careers, and Beat the Robots Nicole’s LinkedIn: Nicolle Merrill Nicolle’s podcast: 50 Conversations Nicole’s Twitter: @pdxnicolle Nicolle’s blog: FutureSkills.blog Resources mentioned in the show: Article: “Cross-Silo Leadership”  Article: "Artificial Intelligence: The Robots Are Now Hiring" Website: Udemy Website: Coursera Website: Udacity Website: Wix Book: Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age by Dr. Sherry Turkle Previous episode: 167: How to Love Your Work…and Get Work You Love with Nick Campbell Thank you Sponsors! Fender Play. Learn to play an instrument from a legendary brand in music. Visit fender.com/podcast with the promo code AWESOME a free trial and 50% off.  View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep535

Ryan Hawk shares how to transition from individual contributor to team leader.   You'll Learn: 1) Why top performers often struggle as new managers 2) What most managers fail to prepare for 3) Powerful ways to build your team’s trust   About Ryan: Ryan Hawk is a keynote speaker, author, advisor, and the host of The Learning Leader Show, a podcast with millions of listeners in more than 150 countries. He is the author of Welcome To Management: How To Grow From Top Performer To Excellent Leader (McGraw-Hill, January 28, 2020). A lifelong student of leadership, he rose to roles as a professional quarterback and VP of Sales at a multibillion-dollar company. Currently, as head of Brixey & Meyer’s leadership advisory practice, Ryan speaks regularly at Fortune 500 companies, works with teams and players in the NFL, NBA, and NCAA, and facilitates “Leadership Circles” that offers structured guidance and collaborative to new and experienced leaders. Ryan’s book: Welcome to Management: How to Grow From Top Performer to Excellent Leader Ryan’s podcast: TheLearningLeaderShow.com Ryan’s website: LearningLeader.com Article: “Want To Cold Email Your Heroes? Read This…” Tool: 25 Getting to Know You Questions   Resources mentioned in the show: Book: Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins Book: Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Adam Grant Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…And Others Don’t by Jim Collins Book: Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World by Adam Grant Book: The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else in Business by Patrick Lencioni Book: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni Book: The Wright Brothers by David McCullough Personality: Ryan Caldbeck Personality: Seth Godin   Thank you, Sponsors! Fender Play. Learn to play an instrument from a legendary brand in music. Visit fender.com/podcast with the promo code AWESOME a free trial and 50% off. Autonomous. Get your ridiculously customizable, ergonomic office chair at a ridiculously good price at autonomous.ai   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep534

Ryan Hawk shares how to transition from individual contributor to team leader. You'll Learn: 1) Why top performers often struggle as new managers 2) What most managers fail to prepare for 3) Powerful ways to build your team’s trust About Ryan: Ryan Hawk is a keynote speaker, author, advisor, and the host of The Learning Leader Show, a podcast with millions of listeners in more than 150 countries. He is the author of Welcome To Management: How To Grow From Top Performer To Excellent Leader (McGraw-Hill, January 28, 2020). A lifelong student of leadership, he rose to roles as a professional quarterback and VP of Sales at a multibillion-dollar company. Currently, as head of Brixey & Meyer’s leadership advisory practice, Ryan speaks regularly at Fortune 500 companies, works with teams and players in the NFL, NBA, and NCAA, and facilitates “Leadership Circles” that offers structured guidance and collaborative to new and experienced leaders. Ryan’s book: Welcome to Management: How to Grow From Top Performer to Excellent Leader Ryan’s podcast: TheLearningLeaderShow.com Ryan’s website: LearningLeader.com Article: “Want To Cold Email Your Heroes? Read This…” Tool: 25 Getting to Know You Questions Resources mentioned in the show: Book: Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins Book: Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Adam Grant Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…And Others Don’t by Jim Collins Book: Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World by Adam Grant Book: The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else in Business by Patrick Lencioni Book: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni Book: The Wright Brothers by David McCullough Personality: Ryan Caldbeck Personality: Seth Godin Thank you, Sponsors! Fender Play. Learn to play an instrument from a legendary brand in music. Visit fender.com/podcast with the promo code AWESOME a free trial and 50% off. Autonomous. Get your ridiculously customizable, ergonomic office chair at a ridiculously good price at autonomous.ai View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep534

Roger Dooley talks about how eliminating friction at work can lead to better productivity.   You'll Learn: 1) The cardinal rule of friction 2) How to reduce the friction of meetings 3) How mistrust creates friction   About Roger: Roger Dooley is an author and international keynote speaker. His books include Friction: The Untapped Force That Can Be Your Most Powerful Advantage and Brainfluence: 100 Ways to Persuade and Convince Consumers with Neuromarketing. He is behind the popular blog, Neuromarketing, as well as a column at Forbes.com.  He is the founder of Dooley Direct, a consultancy, and co-founded College Confidential, the leading college-bound website. He has an engineering degree from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from the University of Tennessee.  Book: "FRICTION?The Untapped Force That Can Be Your Most Powerful Advantage" Book: "Brainfluence: 100 Ways to Persuade and Convince Consumers with Neuromarketing" Blog: Neuromarketing Podcast: Brainfluence Website: RogerDooley.com   Resources mentioned in the show: App: Pocket Book: “Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion” by Robert Cialdini Book: “Trust Factor: The Science of Creating High-Performance Companies” by Paul Zak Company: Gallup Personality: Cal Newport Personality: Jack Welch Personality: Richard Thaler Personality: Werner Heisenberg Previous episode: 124: The Science Behind Trust and High-Performance with Paul Zak Software: Google Tag Manager Survey: Customer Effort Score Survey: Net Promoter Score   Thank you Freshbooks! Freshbooks Cloud ing Software gets you paid twice as fast. Free trial (no credit card required) at freshbooks.com/awesome.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep533

Roger Dooley talks about how eliminating friction at work can lead to better productivity. You'll Learn: 1) The cardinal rule of friction 2) How to reduce the friction of meetings 3) How mistrust creates friction About Roger: Roger Dooley is an author and international keynote speaker. His books include Friction: The Untapped Force That Can Be Your Most Powerful Advantage and Brainfluence: 100 Ways to Persuade and Convince Consumers with Neuromarketing. He is behind the popular blog, Neuromarketing, as well as a column at Forbes.com.  He is the founder of Dooley Direct, a consultancy, and co-founded College Confidential, the leading college-bound website. He has an engineering degree from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from the University of Tennessee.  Book: "FRICTION?The Untapped Force That Can Be Your Most Powerful Advantage" Book: "Brainfluence: 100 Ways to Persuade and Convince Consumers with Neuromarketing" Blog: Neuromarketing Podcast: Brainfluence Website: RogerDooley.com Resources mentioned in the show: App: Pocket Book: “Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion” by Robert Cialdini Book: “Trust Factor: The Science of Creating High-Performance Companies” by Paul Zak Company: Gallup Personality: Cal Newport Personality: Jack Welch Personality: Richard Thaler Personality: Werner Heisenberg Previous episode: 124: The Science Behind Trust and High-Performance with Paul Zak Software: Google Tag Manager Survey: Customer Effort Score Survey: Net Promoter Score Thank you Freshbooks! Freshbooks Cloud ing Software gets you paid twice as fast. Free trial (no credit card required) at freshbooks.com/awesome.  View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep533

Molly Fletcher explains how to expertly manage your energy to accomplish your best work.   You’ll Learn: 1) The key to better energy management 2) Smart ways to beat burn out 3) Why self-care shouldn’t make you feel guilty   About Molly: Molly Fletcher is a trailblazer in every sense of the word—now a CEO, she shares unconventional techniques that made her one of the first female sports agents in the high stakes world of sports. Too many leaders, teams, and organizations are stuck. Instead of achieving greatness, they remain stagnant, failing to reach their potential. That’s where Molly Fletcher comes in. Molly’s book: The Energy Clock: 3 Simple Steps to Create a Life Full of ENERGY - and Live Your Best Every Day (Ignite Reads) Molly’s website: MollyFletcher.com   Resources mentioned in the show: Book: The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Book: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown Book: The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal by Jim Loehr Personality: Adam Grant Personality: Brene Brown Personality: Susan Cain   Thank you Sponsors! Freshbooks Cloud ing Software gets you paid twice as fast. Free trial (no credit card required) at freshbooks.com/awesome.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep532

Molly Fletcher explains how to expertly manage your energy to accomplish your best work. You’ll Learn: 1) The key to better energy management 2) Smart ways to beat burn out 3) Why self-care shouldn’t make you feel guilty About Molly: Molly Fletcher is a trailblazer in every sense of the word—now a CEO, she shares unconventional techniques that made her one of the first female sports agents in the high stakes world of sports. Too many leaders, teams, and organizations are stuck. Instead of achieving greatness, they remain stagnant, failing to reach their potential. That’s where Molly Fletcher comes in. Molly’s book: The Energy Clock: 3 Simple Steps to Create a Life Full of ENERGY - and Live Your Best Every Day (Ignite Reads) Molly’s website: MollyFletcher.com Resources mentioned in the show: Book: The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Book: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown Book: The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal by Jim Loehr Personality: Adam Grant Personality: Brene Brown Personality: Susan Cain Thank you Sponsors! Freshbooks Cloud ing Software gets you paid twice as fast. Free trial (no credit card required) at freshbooks.com/awesome. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep532

Stan Silverman discusses how being different and taking risks pays off for your career.   You'll Learn: 1) Why failing is the first step to achieving more at work 2) How to take calculated risks that win at work 3) Why and how to break policy   About Stan: Stan Silverman is the founder and CEO of Silverman Leadership. He is also a speaker, advisor, and the author of Be Different! The Key to Business and Career Success. He is a nationally syndicated writer on the topics of leadership, entrepreneurship, and corporate governance, writing for several publications such as the Philadelphia Business Journal.   Silverman has served on several public, private, private equity and nonprofit boards and currently sits as the vice-chairman of the board of trustees at Drexel University. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering and an MBA degree from Drexel University. He is also an alumnus of the Advanced Management Program at the Harvard Business School.  Book: Be Different! The Key to Business and Career Success  Website: SilvermanLeadership.com LinkedIn: Stan Silverman   Items mentioned in the show Book: The Icarus Deception: How High Will You Fly? by Seth Godin Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…and Others Don’t by Jim Collins   Thank you, Sponsor! Blinkist. Learn more, faster with book summaries you can read or listen to in 15 minutes at blinkist.com/awesome   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep531

Stan Silverman discusses how being different and taking risks pays off for your career. You'll Learn: 1) Why failing is the first step to achieving more at work 2) How to take calculated risks that win at work 3) Why and how to break policy About Stan: Stan Silverman is the founder and CEO of Silverman Leadership. He is also a speaker, advisor, and the author of Be Different! The Key to Business and Career Success. He is a nationally syndicated writer on the topics of leadership, entrepreneurship, and corporate governance, writing for several publications such as the Philadelphia Business Journal.   Silverman has served on several public, private, private equity and nonprofit boards and currently sits as the vice-chairman of the board of trustees at Drexel University. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering and an MBA degree from Drexel University.  He is also an alumnus of the Advanced Management Program at the Harvard Business School.  Book: Be Different! The Key to Business and Career Success  Website: SilvermanLeadership.com LinkedIn: Stan Silverman Items mentioned in the show Book: The Icarus Deception: How High Will You Fly? by Seth Godin Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…and Others Don’t by Jim Collins Thank you, Sponsor! Blinkist. Learn more, faster with book summaries you can read or listen to in 15 minutes at blinkist.com/awesome

Organizing guru Julie Morgenstern discusses how to manage your time for greater productivity.   You'll Learn: 1) A foolproof approach to managing your time 2) Two powerful questions to get a grip on your time 3) How to keep your inbox from taking over your day   About Julie: Julie is a New York Times best-selling author, and everyone’s favorite organizing guru. USA Today recently called Julie “The Queen of Putting Life in Order.” She’s been featured in publications such as Forbes, Harvard Business Review, the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Time, O, The Oprah Magazine, and Redbook, and makes frequent appearances on national television and radio programs, including the Today Show, Rachel Ray, and NPR’s Fresh Air. Her company Julie Morgenstern Enterprises provides corporate speaking, training, coaching and books to help individuals, and companies, to tame the chaos so they can make their unique contribution. Julie’s non-judgmental, inside-out approach to problems offers smart, practical and insightful solutions that transform the way people and companies function. Book: Never Check Email in the Morning: And Other Expected Strategies for Making Your Work Life Work Book: Time to Parent: Organizing Your Life to Bring Out the Best in Your Child and You Website: JulieMorgenstern.com Instagram: @juliemorgenstern LinkedIn: Julie Morgenstern Twitter: @JulieMorgenstrn   Resources mentioned in the show: Book: What Children Need (The Family and Public Policy) by Jane Waldfogel    View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep530

Organizing guru Julie Morgenstern discusses how to manage your time for greater productivity. You'll Learn: 1) A foolproof approach to managing your time 2) Two powerful questions to get a grip on your time 3) How to keep your inbox from taking over your day About Julie: Julie is a New York Times best-selling author, and everyone’s favorite organizing guru. USA Today recently called Julie “The Queen of Putting Life in Order.” She’s been featured in publications such as Forbes, Harvard Business Review, the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Time, O, The Oprah Magazine, and Redbook, and makes frequent appearances on national television and radio programs, including the Today Show, Rachel Ray, and NPR’s Fresh Air. Her company Julie Morgenstern Enterprises provides corporate speaking, training, coaching and books to help individuals, and companies, to tame the chaos so they can make their unique contribution. Julie’s non-judgmental, inside-out approach to problems offers smart, practical and insightful solutions that transform the way people and companies function. Book: Never Check Email in the Morning: And Other Expected Strategies for Making Your Work Life Work Book: Time to Parent: Organizing Your Life to Bring Out the Best in Your Child and You Website: JulieMorgenstern.com Instagram: @juliemorgenstern LinkedIn: Julie Morgenstern Twitter: @JulieMorgenstrn Resources mentioned in the show: Book: What Children Need (The Family and Public Policy) by Jane Waldfogel  View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep530

Dr. Daphne Scott debunks harmful myths to explain how to build a healthy relationship with success.    You’ll Learn: 1) How your ambition is sabotaging your career 2) How to end the vicious cycle of stress 3) How to easily fit meditation into your daily routine   About Daphne:   Dr. Daphne Scott brings two decades of real world coaching and corporate development experience to her work with organizations, teams and individuals. She combines strong leadership abilities with highly-trained facilitation skills to bring individuals and teams into greater relationship, creativity, and ultimately, success.   Daphne is a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, a Professional Co-Active Coach (CC), certified Hendricks Coach, a founding member of the Conscious Leadership Group, and a member of the International Coaching Federation. She also holds a Masters Degree in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and a Doctorate of Science in Physical Therapy from Andrews University. Daphne is the Chief Culture Officer at Confluent Health and was previously the Director of Leadership Development at Athletico Physical Therapy. Daphne’s book: Waking Up A Leader: Five Relationships of Success Daphne’s website: http://www.WakingUpALeader.com   Resources mentioned in the show: App: Asana App: Headspace App: InsightTimer Research: "Does Mind-Wandering Make You Unhappy?" by Matt Killingsworth Research: "Research in Low Back Pain: Time to Stop Seeking the Elusive 'Magic Bullet'" by Anthony Delitto Product: Mont Blanc pen Book: Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep529

Dr. Daphne Scott debunks harmful myths to explain how to build a healthy relationship with success.  You’ll Learn: 1) How your ambition is sabotaging your career 2) How to end the vicious cycle of stress 3) How to easily fit meditation into your daily routine About Daphne: Dr. Daphne Scott brings two decades of real world coaching and corporate development experience to her work with organizations, teams and individuals. She combines strong leadership abilities with highly-trained facilitation skills to bring individuals and teams into greater relationship, creativity, and ultimately, success. Daphne is a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, a Professional Co-Active Coach (CC), certified Hendricks Coach, a founding member of the Conscious Leadership Group, and a member of the International Coaching Federation. She also holds a Masters Degree in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and a Doctorate of Science in Physical Therapy from Andrews University. Daphne is the Chief Culture Officer at Confluent Health and was previously the Director of Leadership Development at Athletico Physical Therapy. Daphne’s book: Waking Up A Leader: Five Relationships of Success Daphne’s website: http://www.WakingUpALeader.com Resources mentioned in the show: App: Asana App: Headspace App: InsightTimer Research: "Does Mind-Wandering Make You Unhappy?" by Matt Killingsworth Research: "Research in Low Back Pain: Time to Stop Seeking the Elusive 'Magic Bullet'" by Anthony Delitto Product: Mont Blanc pen Book: Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep529