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Todd Davis explains why people are bad at managing—and what to do about it.    You'll Learn: 1) Where most managers fail 2) How to overcome the fear of 3) A productivity hack to keep your week from spiraling   About Todd Todd Davis has been with FranklinCovey for more than two decades and serves as the chief people officer. As the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Get Better: 15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships at Work, Todd has delivered keynote presentations and speeches around the globe, including at the renowned World Business Forum. Todd has been featured in Inc. magazine, Fast Company, and the Harvard Business Review. He and his family reside in Holladay, Utah. Todd’s book: Everyone Deserves A Great Manager: The 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team, with Scott Jeffrey Miller and Victoria Roos Olsson Company: FranklinCovey   Resources mentioned in the show: Tool: Time management matrix App: Blinkist Study: 2019 Global Human Capital Trends Report by Deloitte Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey Book: Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? by Seth Godin Previous episode: 490: Uncovering Your Why and Bringing It to Work with Justin Jones-Fosu Previous episode: 436: How to hack your time and motivation wisely—and when not to—with Joseph Reagle   Thank you Sponsors! 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 Liquid I.V. Hydrate better conveniently and naturally. Save 25% with the promo code AWESOME.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep509

Todd Davis explains why people are bad at managing—and what to do about it.  You'll Learn: 1) Where most managers fail 2) How to overcome the fear of 3) A productivity hack to keep your week from spiraling About Todd Todd Davis has been with FranklinCovey for more than two decades and serves as the chief people officer. As the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Get Better: 15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships at Work, Todd has delivered keynote presentations and speeches around the globe, including at the renowned World Business Forum. Todd has been featured in Inc. magazine, Fast Company, and the Harvard Business Review. He and his family reside in Holladay, Utah. Todd’s book: Everyone Deserves A Great Manager: The 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team, with Scott Jeffrey Miller and Victoria Roos Olsson Company: FranklinCovey Resources mentioned in the show: Tool: Time management matrix App: Blinkist Study: 2019 Global Human Capital Trends Report by Deloitte Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey Book: Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? by Seth Godin Previous episode: 490: Uncovering Your Why and Bringing It to Work with Justin Jones-Fosu Previous episode: 436: How to hack your time and motivation wisely—and when not to—with Joseph Reagle Thank you Sponsors! 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 Liquid I.V. Hydrate better conveniently and naturally. Save 25% with the promo code AWESOME. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep509

Ron Price delivers insights on how to build your character and grow your influence to unlock your full leadership potential.   You'll Learn: 1) The four keys to landing your next promotion 2) Two approaches to getting excellent 3) How to get others to listen to you   About Ron Ron Price is an internationally recognized business advisor, executive coach, speaker, and author. Known for his creative and systematic thinking, business versatility, and practical optimism, Ron has worked in 15 countries and served in almost every level of executive management over the past 40 years. Ron’s Book: Growing Influence: A Story of How to Lead with Character, Expertise, and Impact Ron’s Website: Price-Associates.com   Resources mentioned in the show: App: Evernote App: Reminders Audio books: Audible Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Changeby Stephen Covey   Thank you Sponsors! Four Sigmatic. Give your brain a boost with superfood mushroom coffee with half the caffeine and double the mental clarity. Save 15% at foursigmatic.com/awesome. Charles & Colvardprovides the world’s most brilliant gem at a great price. Learn more and get exclusive savings at charlesandcolvard.com/awesome   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep508

Ron Price delivers insights on how to build your character and grow your influence to unlock your full leadership potential. You'll Learn: 1) The four keys to landing your next promotion 2) Two approaches to getting excellent 3) How to get others to listen to you About Ron Ron Price is an internationally recognized business advisor, executive coach, speaker, and author. Known for his creative and systematic thinking, business versatility, and practical optimism, Ron has worked in 15 countries and served in almost every level of executive management over the past 40 years. Ron’s Book: Growing Influence: A Story of How to Lead with Character, Expertise, and Impact Ron’s Website: Price-Associates.com Resources mentioned in the show: App: Evernote App: Reminders Audio books: Audible Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Changeby Stephen Covey Thank you Sponsors! Four Sigmatic. Give your brain a boost with superfood mushroom coffee with half the caffeine and double the mental clarity. Save 15% at foursigmatic.com/awesome. Charles & Colvardprovides the world’s most brilliant gem at a great price. Learn more and get exclusive savings at charlesandcolvard.com/awesome

Alex Banayan shares unconventional approaches to creating new opportunities. You’ll learn: 1) The ultimate cold email template to recruit mentors 2) Creative “third door” approaches that nobody takes 3) Communication secrets from Maya Angelou and Larry King   About Alex Alex Banayan is the author of The Third Door, the result of an unprecedented seven-year journey interviewing the most innovative leaders of the past half-century, including Bill Gates, Lady Gaga, Larry King, Maya Angelou, Steve Wozniak, Jane Goodall, Quincy Jones, and more. He has presented the Third Door framework to business conferences and corporate leadership teams around the world, including Apple, Google, Nike, IBM, Snapchat, Salesforce, and Disney. When he was 18, Alex hacked The Price is Right, won a sailboat, and sold it to fund his adventure. He was then named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. Alex’s book: The Third Door: The Wild Quest to Uncover How the World’s Most Successful People Launched Their Careers Alex’s LinkedIn: Alex Banayan Alex’s Twitter: @AlexBanayan Alex”s website: The Third Door   Resources mentioned in the show Book: Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, ion, and Purpose by Tony Hsieh Book: Pour Your Heart Into It: How Starbucks Built A Company One Cup at a Time by Howard Schultz Book: The Alchemist by Paolo Coehlo Book: The Magic of Thinking Big by David J, Schwartz Meditation technique: Transcendental Meditation Website: Google.com YouTube Channel: GaryVee.   Thank You, Sponsors! EverlyWell provides easy at-home health test kits for food sensitivity, metabolism and 30 other things! Save 15% at everlywell.com/awesome Policygenius helps you shop for life insurance in under two minutes. Check them out at Policygenius.com.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep507

Alex Banayan shares unconventional approaches to creating new opportunities. You’ll learn: 1) The ultimate cold email template to recruit mentors 2) Creative “third door” approaches that nobody takes 3) Communication secrets from Maya Angelou and Larry King About Alex Alex Banayan  is the author of The Third Door, the result of an unprecedented seven-year journey interviewing the most innovative leaders of the past half-century, including Bill Gates, Lady Gaga, Larry King, Maya Angelou, Steve Wozniak, Jane Goodall, Quincy Jones, and more. He has presented the Third Door framework to business conferences and corporate leadership teams around the world, including Apple, Google, Nike, IBM, Snapchat, Salesforce, and Disney. When he was 18, Alex hacked The Price is Right, won a sailboat, and sold it to fund his adventure. He was then named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. Alex’s book: The Third Door: The Wild Quest to Uncover How the World’s Most Successful People Launched Their Careers Alex’s LinkedIn: Alex Banayan Alex’s Twitter: @AlexBanayan Alex”s website: The Third Door Resources mentioned in the show Book: Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, ion, and Purpose by Tony Hsieh Book: Pour Your Heart Into It: How Starbucks Built A Company One Cup at a Time by Howard Schultz Book: The Alchemist by Paolo Coehlo Book: The Magic of Thinking Big by David J, Schwartz Meditation technique: Transcendental Meditation Website: Google.com YouTube Channel: GaryVee. Thank You, Sponsors! EverlyWell provides easy at-home health test kits for food sensitivity, metabolism and 30 other things! Save 15% at everlywell.com/awesome Policygenius helps you shop for life insurance in under two minutes. Check them out at Policygenius.com.

Tonya Dalton explains how to overcome the fear of missing out and stop wasting time on things that don’t matter.   You’ll Learn: 1) Why you should embrace JOMO 2) How to determine worthwhile opportunities 3) How to say “no” without feeling guilty   About Tonya: Tonya Dalton is a productivity expert, author, speaker and founder of inkWELL Press Productivity Co, a company centered around productivity tools and training. She released her first book, The Joy of Missing Out, with Harper Collins this month. Tonya’s messages about business management, productivity, and the pursuit of ion have impacted thousands and inspired her to launch her podcast, Productivity Paradox which has sured more than 1.5 million s.  Tonya has been featured on Real Simple, Entrepreneur, Inc., Cheddar, Lauren Conrad, and Fast Company among other places. In 2019, Tonya received the Enterprising Woman of the Year Award and was named North Carolina's Female Entrepreneur to Watch by The Ladders.  Tonya’s book: The Joy of Missing Out: Live More by Doing Tonya’s website: joyofmissingout.com Tonya’s website: tonyadalton.com  Resources mentioned in the show: Study: “Integrating Knowledge of Multitasking and Interruptions Across Different Perspectives and Research Methods” by Janssen, et al. Tool: Eisenhower matrix Book: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Book: Atomic Habits: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear Book: Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware Book: The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware Previous episode: 364: Overcoming Overwhelm with Tonya Dalton   Thank you Sponsors! Charles & Colvard. provides the world’s most brilliant gem at a great price. Learn more and get exclusive savings at charlesandcolvard.com/awesome Brooklinen. Enjoy award-winning sheets at an impressive price. Get 10% off and free shipping with promo code awesome. brooklinen.com/awesome   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep506

Tonya Dalton explains how to overcome the fear of missing out and stop wasting time on things that don’t matter. You’ll Learn: 1) Why you should embrace JOMO 2) How to determine worthwhile opportunities 3) How to say “no” without feeling guilty About Tonya: Tonya Dalton is a productivity expert, author, speaker and founder of inkWELL Press Productivity Co, a company centered around productivity tools and training. She released her first book, The Joy of Missing Out, with Harper Collins this month. Tonya’s messages about business management, productivity, and the pursuit of ion have impacted thousands and inspired her to launch her podcast, Productivity Paradox which has sured more than 1.5 million s.  Tonya has been featured on Real Simple, Entrepreneur, Inc., Cheddar, Lauren Conrad, and Fast Company among other places. In 2019, Tonya received the Enterprising Woman of the Year Award and was named North Carolina's Female Entrepreneur to Watch by The Ladders.  Tonya’s book: The Joy of Missing Out: Live More by Doing Tonya’s website: joyofmissingout.com Tonya’s website: tonyadalton.com  Resources mentioned in the show: Study: “Integrating Knowledge of Multitasking and Interruptions Across Different Perspectives and Research Methods” by Janssen, et al. Tool: Eisenhower matrix Book: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Book: Atomic Habits: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear Book: Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware Book: The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware Previous episode: 364: Overcoming Overwhelm with Tonya Dalton Thank you Sponsors! Charles & Colvard. provides the world’s most brilliant gem at a great price. Learn more and get exclusive savings at charlesandcolvard.com/awesome Brooklinen. Enjoy award-winning sheets at an impressive price. Get 10% off and free shipping with promo code awesome. brooklinen.com/awesome

Nancy Duarte explains how to combine data with story structures to create inspiring presentations.   You'll Learn: 1) The three-act structure of data 2) The true hero of your presentation 3) How to make magical moments for your audience   About Nancy: Nancy Duarte is a communication expert who has been featured in Fortune, Time Magazine, Forbes, Fast Company, Wired, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, LA Times, and on CNN. Her firm, Duarte, Inc., is the global leader behind some of the most influential visual messages in business and culture. As a persuasion expert, she cracked the code for effectively incorporating story patterns into business communications. She’s written five best-selling books, four of which have won awards. She’s been ranked #1 on a list of the World’s Top 30 Communication Professionals.  Nancy’s book: DataStory: Explain Data and Inspire Action Through Story Nancy’s book: slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations Nancy’s LinkedIn: Nancy Duarte Nancy’s Twitter: @NancyDuarte Nancy’s TED Talk: The secret structure of great talks Nancy’s company Twitter: @duarte Nancy’s website: www.duarte.com Term: Slidedocs   Resources mentioned in the show: App: Pocket Talk: Steve Jobs introduces the iPhone Talk: PopTech 2009: Michael Pollan Book: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini Book: The Writer’s Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers by Christopher Vogler Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t by Jim Collins Book: Ownership Thinking: How to End Entitlement and Create a Culture of ability, Purpose, and Profit by Brad Harris   Thank you Sponsors! Blinkist. Learn more, faster with book summaries you can read or listen to in 15 minutes at blinkist.com/awesome Honeybook. Save time on the of your business so you can do more of what you love. Get 50% off your first year at HoneyBook.com/awesome   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep505

Nancy Duarte explains how to combine data with story structures to create inspiring presentations. You'll Learn: 1) The three-act structure of data 2) The true hero of your presentation 3) How to make magical moments for your audience About Nancy: Nancy Duarte is a communication expert who has been featured in Fortune, Time Magazine, Forbes, Fast Company, Wired, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, LA Times, and on CNN. Her firm, Duarte, Inc., is the global leader behind some of the most influential visual messages in business and culture. As a persuasion expert, she cracked the code for effectively incorporating story patterns into business communications. She’s written five best-selling books, four of which have won awards. She’s been ranked #1 on a list of the World’s Top 30 Communication Professionals.  Nancy’s book: DataStory: Explain Data and Inspire Action Through Story Nancy’s book: slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations Nancy’s LinkedIn: Nancy Duarte Nancy’s Twitter: @NancyDuarte Nancy’s TED Talk: The secret structure of great talks Nancy’s company Twitter: @duarte Nancy’s website: www.duarte.com Term: Slidedocs Resources mentioned in the show: App: Pocket Talk: Steve Jobs introduces the iPhone Talk: PopTech 2009: Michael Pollan Book: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini Book: The Writer’s Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers by Christopher Vogler Book: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t by Jim Collins Book: Ownership Thinking: How to End Entitlement and Create a Culture of ability, Purpose, and Profit by Brad Harris Thank you Sponsors! Blinkist. Learn more, faster with book summaries you can read or listen to in 15 minutes at blinkist.com/awesome Honeybook. Save time on the of your business so you can do more of what you love. Get 50% off your first year at HoneyBook.com/awesome View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep505

Karl Staib shares how gratitude leads to a more pleasant and productive work life.   You'll Learn: 1) How gratitude improves productivity 2) How to cut negativity and boost gratitude 3) How to find more energy for your goals   About Karl: Karl Staib is an author that seeks out growth at every turn. When his father ed it was focusing on gratitude that helped him get through one of the most difficult times in his life. That's why he wants to bring more gratitude into the workplace. His work inside a fortune 500 company that regularly ranks in the top 10 for best places to work has shown him the importance of gratitude and how it increases productivity and communication. If you enjoy his writing, he encourages you to reach out to him at BringGratitude.com. Karl’s book: Bring Gratitude: Feel Joyful Again With Bite-Sized Mindset Practices Karl’s website: BringGratitude.com   Resources mentioned in the show: Study: The Science Of Gratitude: How Being Thankful Makes Us Happier – David DeSteno Book: Why We Do What We Do: Understanding Self-Motivation by Edward L. Deci and Richard Flaste Book: The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor Book: Emotional Success: The Power of Gratitude, Comion, and Pride by David DeSteno Book: Siddhartha by Herman Hess Previous episode: 317: How to Form Habits the Smart Way with BJ Fogg, PhD Previous episode: 357: The Six Morning Habits of High Performers with Hal Elrod   Thank you Sponsors! ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire. You can try them for free at Ziprecruiter.com/HTBA Zapier. Save an average of 40 hours a month by automating tasks with zapier.com/awesome   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep504

 Karl Staib shares how gratitude leads to a more pleasant and productive work life. You'll Learn: 1) How gratitude improves productivity 2) How to cut negativity and boost gratitude 3) How to find more energy for your goals About Karl: Karl Staib is an author that seeks out growth at every turn. When his father ed it was focusing on gratitude that helped him get through one of the most difficult times in his life. That's why he wants to bring more gratitude into the workplace. His work inside a fortune 500 company that regularly ranks in the top 10 for best places to work has shown him the importance of gratitude and how it increases productivity and communication. If you enjoy his writing, he encourages you to reach out to him at BringGratitude.com. Karl’s book: Bring Gratitude: Feel Joyful Again With Bite-Sized Mindset Practices Karl’s website: BringGratitude.com Resources mentioned in the show: Study: The Science Of Gratitude: How Being Thankful Makes Us Happier – David DeSteno Book: Why We Do What We Do: Understanding Self-Motivation by Edward L. Deci and Richard Flaste Book: The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor Book: Emotional Success: The Power of Gratitude, Comion, and Pride by David DeSteno Book: Siddhartha by Herman Hess Previous episode: 317: How to Form Habits the Smart Way with BJ Fogg, PhD Previous episode: 357: The Six Morning Habits of High Performers with Hal Elrod Thank you Sponsors! ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire. You can try them for free at Ziprecruiter.com/HTBA Zapier. Save an average of 40 hours a month by automating tasks with zapier.com/awesome View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep504

Stu Heinecke shares unorthodox approaches to win the attention of strangers.   You'll Learn: 1) The simple trick to exceeding a 100% response rate 2) Do’s and don’ts for composing your personal messages 3) How to turn executive assistants into allies   About Stu: Dubbed by the American Marketing Association the “Father of Marketing,” Stu Heinecke is a Wall Street Journal cartoonist, hall of fame-nominated marketer and the bestselling author of How to Get a Meeting with Anyone (2016) and Get the Meeting! (10-2019). Stu is also the founder of Cartoonists.org, a group of WSJ and New Yorker cartoonists who donate their art to help charities raise funds. Stu’s book: Get the Meeting!: An Illustrative Marketing Playbook Stu’s book: How to Get a Meeting with Anyone: The Untapped Selling Power of Marketing Stu’s LinkedIn: Stu Heinecke Stu’s editorial cartoon: “Roland! You’re acting like a Democrat!” Stu’s website: StuHeinecke.com Stu’s podcast: How to Get a Meeting with Anyone    Resources mentioned in the show: Study: Koko (gorilla) Website: Seamless.AI Software: x.ai Software: Zoom Software: Spiro.ai Book: Even Cowgirls Get the Blues: A Novel by Tom Robbins Book: Innovators Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business by Clayton Christensen   Thank you Sponsors! ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire. Try them for free at ZipRecruiter.com/htba Mint Mobile. Cut your wireless bill down to $15 a month at mintmobile.com/awesome   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep503

Stu Heinecke shares unorthodox approaches to win the attention of strangers. You'll Learn: 1) The simple trick to exceeding a 100% response rate 2) Do’s and don’ts for composing your personal messages 3) How to turn executive assistants into allies About Stu: Dubbed by the American Marketing Association the “Father of Marketing,” Stu Heinecke is a Wall Street Journal cartoonist, hall of fame-nominated marketer and the bestselling author of How to Get a Meeting with Anyone (2016) and Get the Meeting! (10-2019). Stu is also the founder of Cartoonists.org, a group of WSJ and New Yorker cartoonists who donate their art to help charities raise funds. Stu’s book: Get the Meeting!: An Illustrative Marketing Playbook Stu’s book: How to Get a Meeting with Anyone: The Untapped Selling Power of Marketing Stu’s LinkedIn: Stu Heinecke Stu’s editorial cartoon: “Roland! You’re acting like a Democrat!” Stu’s website: StuHeinecke.com Stu’s podcast: How to Get a Meeting with Anyone  Resources mentioned in the show: Study: Koko (gorilla) Website: Seamless.AI Software: x.ai Software: Zoom Software: Spiro.ai Book: Even Cowgirls Get the Blues: A Novel by Tom Robbins Book: Innovators Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business by Clayton Christensen Thank you Sponsors! ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire. Try them for free at ZipRecruiter.com/htba Mint Mobile. Cut your wireless bill down to $15 a month at mintmobile.com/awesome View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep503

Oren Klaff reveals the secret behind successful pitches—and how to persuade those around you. You’ll Learn: 1) What most people get wrong about persuasion 2) How to communicate your worth 3) The surefire way to convince anyone About Oren: Oren is Director of Capital Markets at investment bank Intersection Capital where he manages its capital raising platform (retail and wholesale distribution), business and product development. Oren co-developed and oversees Intersection Capital's flagship product, Velocity™.  From 2003-2008 as he applied his pioneering approaches to raising capital and incorporating neuroscience into the capital markets programs, Oren raised over $400 million of investor capital from high net-worth individuals and financial institutions. Oren is a member of Geyser Holding's investment committee where he has been a principal since 2006. During its growth he was responsible for sales, marketing, branding, product development, and business development. Previously, he was a venture analyst and partner at several mid-sized investment funds. Oren’s book: Flip the Script: Getting People to Think Your idea Is Their Idea Oren’s book: Pitch Anything: An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading, and Winning the Deal Oren’s website: OrenKlaff.com Resources mentioned in the show: Book: Riveted: The Science of Why Jokes Make Us Laugh, Movies Make Us Cry, and Religion Makes Us Feel One with the Universe by Jim Davies   Thank you Sponsors! Bench. Cross bookkeeping off your list forever! Get 20% off your first six months of professional bookkeeping at bench.co/awesome. Simple Habit. This meditation app can help you gain greater control over your thoughts for better persuasion. Visit SimpleHabit.com/Awesome get 30% off subscriptions. ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire. Try them for free at ZipRecruiter.com/htba   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep502

Oren Klaff reveals the secret behind successful pitches—and how to persuade those around you. You’ll Learn: 1) What most people get wrong about persuasion 2) How to communicate your worth 3) The surefire way to convince anyone About Oren: Oren is Director of Capital Markets at investment bank Intersection Capital where he manages its capital raising platform (retail and wholesale distribution), business and product development. Oren co-developed and oversees Intersection Capital's flagship product, Velocity™.  From 2003-2008 as he applied his pioneering approaches to raising capital and incorporating neuroscience into the capital markets programs, Oren raised over $400 million of investor capital from high net-worth individuals and financial institutions. Oren is a member of Geyser Holding's investment committee where he has been a principal since 2006. During its growth he was responsible for sales, marketing, branding, product development, and business development. Previously, he was a venture analyst and partner at several mid-sized investment funds. Oren’s book: Flip the Script: Getting People to Think Your idea Is Their Idea Oren’s book: Pitch Anything: An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading, and Winning the Deal Oren’s website: OrenKlaff.com Resources mentioned in the show: Book: Riveted: The Science of Why Jokes Make Us Laugh, Movies Make Us Cry, and Religion Makes Us Feel One with the Universe by Jim Davies Thank you Sponsors! Bench. Cross bookkeeping off your list forever! Get 20% off your first six months of professional bookkeeping at bench.co/awesome. Simple Habit. This meditation app can help you gain greater control over your thoughts for better persuasion. Visit SimpleHabit.com/Awesome get 30% off subscriptions. ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire. Try them for free at ZipRecruiter.com/htba

Dave Decelle shares insider perspectives on how to turn insights into compelling communication. You’ll learn: 1) Three foundational principles for capturing your audience’s attention 2) The best disposition for presentations 3) How to create engaging presentation slides About Dave: Dave Decelle was a Director of Consumer Insights at Netflix, focused on delivering insights that drive product innovation. Dave has over 17 years of experience in market, brand, and experience research and consulting. While he was focused on the technology and media categories at Netflix, his past experience ranges across a variety of industries, including financial, automotive, food & beverage, retail, and general consumer goods and services. Dave’s LinkedIn: Dave Decelle Dave’s website: DaveDecelle.com Resources mentioned in the show: Poem: “Our Deepest Fear” by Marianne Williamson Book: Salvation: A Novel (The Salvation Sequence) by Peter F. Hamilton Previous episode: 136: How to Make Your Presentation as Compelling as a Movie with Ted Frank Thank you Sponsors! BetterHelp provides affordable therapy on demand. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/AWESOME with the discount code AWESOME. Charles & Colvard provides the world’s most brilliant gem at a great price. Learn more and get exclusive savings at charlesandcolvard.com/awesome   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep501

Dave Decelle shares insider perspectives on how to turn insights into compelling communication. You’ll learn: 1) Three foundational principles for capturing your audience’s attention 2) The best disposition for presentations 3) How to create engaging presentation slides About Dave: Dave Decelle was a Director of Consumer Insights at Netflix, focused on delivering insights that drive product innovation. Dave has over 17 years of experience in market, brand, and experience research and consulting. While he was focused on the technology and media categories at Netflix, his past experience ranges across a variety of industries, including financial, automotive, food & beverage, retail, and general consumer goods and services. Dave’s LinkedIn: Dave Decelle Dave’s website: DaveDecelle.com Resources mentioned in the show: Poem: “Our Deepest Fear” by Marianne Williamson Book: Salvation: A Novel (The Salvation Sequence) by Peter F. Hamilton Previous episode: 136: How to Make Your Presentation as Compelling as a Movie with Ted Frank Thank you Sponsors! BetterHelp provides affordable therapy on demand. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/AWESOME with the discount code AWESOME. Charles & Colvard provides the world’s most brilliant gem at a great price. Learn more and get exclusive savings at charlesandcolvard.com/awesome

Victor Cheng discusses the mindset and habits that lead to powerful self-esteem and self-confidence.   About Victor: Victor Cheng is the founder of CaseInterview.com, the most prominent blog on the management consulting industry. He also serves as a strategic advisor to Inc. 500 CEOs, and has been featured as a business expert in media, including Fox Business TV Network, MSNBC, TIME, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes.   Victor is a former McKinsey & Company consultant and has been a senior executive in several publicly owned technology companies. He’s a graduate of Stanford University with a degree in quantitative economics, and the author of several business books. Victor’s website: CaseInterview.com Victor’s Free Guide: The 5 Steps to Building Self-Esteem: CaseInterview.com/Awesome   Resources mentioned in the show: Let’s chat for five-minutes! App: Trello Tool: Google Calendar Product: Leatherman Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep500

Victor Cheng discusses the mindset and habits that lead to powerful self-esteem and self-confidence. About Victor: Victor Cheng is the founder of CaseInterview.com, the most prominent blog on the management consulting industry.  He also serves as a strategic advisor to Inc. 500 CEOs, and has been featured as a business expert in media, including Fox Business TV Network, MSNBC, TIME, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes. Victor is a former McKinsey & Company consultant and has been a senior executive in several publicly owned technology companies. He’s a graduate of Stanford University with a degree in quantitative economics, and the author of several business books. Victor’s website: CaseInterview.com Victor’s Free Guide: The 5 Steps to Building Self-Esteem: CaseInterview.com/Awesome Resources mentioned in the show: Let’s chat for five-minutes! App: Trello Tool: Google Calendar Product: Leatherman Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey