Maria Ross reveals how leaders can drive growth and improve performance without sacrificing empathy. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How everyone wins with more empathy 2) Why leaders struggle with accountability—and how to fix it 3) How to practice empathy without devolving into people-pleasing Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1003 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARIA — Maria Ross is a keynote speaker, author, strategist, and empathy advocate who believes cash flow, creativity and compassion are not mutually exclusive. She is the founder of Red Slice and advises organizations on how to leverage empathy to better engage and connect. Maria has authored multiple books, including her most recent, The Empathy Edge and hosts The Empathy Edge podcast. Maria’s forthcoming book, The Empathy Dilemma: How Successful Leaders Balance Performance, People, and Personal Boundaries arrives on shelves in September 2024. A dynamic speaker, Maria has delighted audiences at leading conferences and organizations such as TEDx, The 3% Conference, The New York Times Small Business Summit, and Salesforce and her insights have appeared in many media outlets, including MSNBC, NPR, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Newsweek, Huffington Post, and Thrive Global. • Book: The Empathy Dilemma: How Successful Leaders Balance Performance, People, and Personal Boundaries • Book: The Empathy Edge: Harnessing the Value of Compassion as an Engine for Success • Podcast: The Empathy Edge • Website: Red-Slice.com • Instagram: @redslicemaria — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: 2024 State of Workplace Empathy Report • Website: DoSomething.org • Book: Unlocking Generational CODES: Understanding What Makes the Generations Tick and What Ticks Them OFF by Anna Liotta • Book: Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink • Past episode: 155: Managing Defensiveness for Stronger Collaborations with Jim Tamm — THANK YOU, SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/beawesome• Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anne Chow demonstrates how embracing inclusion enhances performance and transforms workplaces. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why busyness destroys opportunities 2) How inclusion boosts success 3) Why consensus is over-rated Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1002 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANNE — As the former CEO of AT&T Business, Anne Chow was the first woman and first woman of color to hold the position of CEO at AT&T in 2019, overseeing more than 35,000 employees who collectively served 3 million business customers worldwide during her time there. She is currently the Lead Director on the board of Franklin Covey, serves on the board of 3M and CSX, and teaches at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. • Book: Lead Bigger: The Transformative Power of Inclusion • Book: The Leader's Guide to Unconscious Bias: How To Reframe Bias, Cultivate Connection, and Create High-Performing Teams • LinkedIn: Anne Chow • Website: TheAnneChow.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton M. Christensen, James Allworth, Karen Dillon • Study: Women in the Workplace by LeanIn.Org and McKinsey & Company— THANK YOU, SPONSORS! — • Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order!• LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/beawesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mitch Warner reveals how we end up sabotaging ourselves and how you can overcome these obstacles to strengthen relationships and your leadership as a whole. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How “the box” limits your perspective and opportunities 2) The tell-tale signs self-deception 3) How to make people feel safe to share their perspectives Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1001 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MITCH — Mitch Warner is a bestselling author and Arbinger managing partner with a background in healthcare and organizational turnaround. Mitch is the co-author of Arbinger’s latest bestseller, The Outward Mindset. He writes frequently on the practical effects of mindset at the individual and organizational levels as well as the role of leadership in transforming organizational culture and results. He is an expert on mindset and culture change, leadership, strategy, performance management, organizational turnaround, and conflict resolution.Mitch is a sought-after speaker to organizations across a range of industries, bringing his practical experience to bear for leaders of corporations, governments, and organizations across the globe. Specific clients include NASA, Citrix, Aflac, the U.S. Army and Air Force, the Treasury Executive Institute, and Intermountain Healthcare. Mitch carries his first-hand perspective as a proven leader into his speeches and facilitation, dynamically bringing Arbinger’s concepts and tools to life through his powerful stories and hands-on experience. His audiences leave inspired to improve and equipped with a practical roadmap to effect immediate change.• Book: Leadership and Self-Deception, Fourth Edition: The Secret to Transforming Relationships and Unleashing Results by The Arbinger Institute • Website: Arbinger.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration by Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace • Book: Insanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple's Success by Ken Segall — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order!• LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/beawesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pete and the team celebrate 1000 episodes with the help of some extra awesome guests! Thank you to all our listeners for making this special milestone possible 🥳🎉We’re so glad to have you all, and we hope you continue to be enriched by the episodes to come!— EPISODES MENTIONED —993: How to Boost Your Focus by Streamlining Your Priorities with Marcey Rader534: Moving from Top Performer to Excellent Leader with Ryan Hawk479: How to Slash Anxiety and Keep Positivity Flowing with Anne Grady357: The Six Morning Habits of High Performers with Hal Elrod730: How Leaders Can Succeed by Mastering the Eight Paradoxes of Effective Leaders with Dr. Tim Elmore735: Cultivating the Mindset of Motivated and Successful People with Jim Cathcart709: The Eight Superpowers You Need to Thrive in Change with April Rinne718: How to Fearlessly Negotiate to Get More of What You Want with Dr. Victoria Medvec623: Mastering the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People in the 2020s with FranklinCovey’s Jennifer Colosimo013: Resonating through Authenticity with Dr. Todd Dewett859: How to Be a Leader–Instead of a Boss with Todd Dewett962: Marshall Goldsmith Giving Away All His Knowledge through AI504: Building a Gratitude Mindset to Increase Productivity with Karl Staib267: Managing Self-Doubt to Tackle Bigger Challenges with Tara Mohr890: The Five Laws to Asking for What You Want with Laura Fredricks951: The Three Sentences that Improve (almost) Every Conversation with Chris Fenning — THANK YOU, SPONSORS! —Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order!LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/beawesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Greg Chasson reveals the double-edged nature of perfectionism—and provides expert strategies for managing it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How perfectionism differs from high standards 2) How inefficiency can make you more effective 3) How to deal with another perfectionist at work Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep999 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT GREG — Dr. Greg Chasson is a licensed clinical psychologist, board-certified cognitive-behavioral therapist, Associate Professor, and the Director of Behavioral Interventions of the Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders Clinic in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Chicago. Over the past two decades, Dr. Chasson has provided cognitive-behavioral therapy for clinically severe perfectionism and has owned and operated two mental health practices. As an active scholar, Dr. Chasson has authored or co-authored more than 70 scientific publications and one academic book (Hoarding Disorder: Advances in Psychotherapy – Evidence-Based Practice). He also serves as the editor of the scientific journal and the behavior therapist, and he has served on the board of directors for a variety of professional non-profit organizations.• Book: Flawed: Why Perfectionism is a Challenge for Management • Website: GregChasson.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Selfish Gene (Popular Science) by Richard Dawkins • Past episode: 278: The Critical Factors Separating High and Low Performers with Morten Hansen • Past episode: 482: David Allen Returns with the 10 Moves to Stress-Free Productivity — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The “Master of Disaster” Dr. Thom Mayer shares his most valuable lessons learned from leading during times of major crises. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The critical first step to leading well 2) The recipe for a great workplace culture 3) Why to suck down instead of up Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep998 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT THOM — Dr. Thom Mayer is the Medical Director for the NFL Players Association, Executive Vice President of Leadership for LogixHealth, Founder of BestPractices, Inc., Speaker for Executive Speakers Bureau, and Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at George Washington University and Senior Lecturing Fellow at Duke University.  He is one of the most widely sought speakers on leading in times of crisis, patient experience, hardwiring flow, trauma and emergency care, pediatric emergency care, EMS/disaster medicine, and sports medicine. In sports medicine, his work at the forefront of changing concussion diagnosis and management in the NFL has changed the way in which these athletes are diagnosed and treated. His work in each of these areas has resulted in changing the very fabric of patient care.In 2022, Dr. Mayer helped lead a mobile team to Ukraine, caring for more than 350 internally displaced persons during the current war and training over 1,700 Ukrainian doctors, nurses, and paramedics. On September 11, 2001, Dr. Mayer served as the Command Physician at the Pentagon Rescue Operation and has served on three Defense Science Board Task Forces, advising the Secretary of Defense.He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles, over 200 book chapters, and has edited or written 25 textbooks. His newest book, Leadership Is Worthless…But Leading is Priceless will be released on May 7, 2024 through Berrett-Koehler. He has won numerous awards, including the ACEP James D. Mills Outstanding Contribution to Emergency Medicine Award in 2018. He has also been named the ACEP Outstanding Speaker of The Year, ACEP’s “Over-the-Top” (three times), and ACHE James Hamilton Award (three books).• Book: Leadership Is Worthless...But Leading Is Priceless: What I Learned from 9/11, the NFL, and Ukraine • Book: Hardwiring Flow: Systems and Processes for Seamless Patient Care • Email: thommayermd@gmail.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brene Brown • Past episode: 707: Amy Edmondson on How to Build Thriving Teams with Psychological Safety • Past episode: 832: How to Restore Yourself from Burnout with Dr. Christina MaslachSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pat Flynn and Matt Gartland share insights on impostor syndrome–and more–from their community of thousands of developing entrepreneurs.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The mindset shift that stops self-doubt2) The three daily questions that build confidence3) Why to seek more uncomfortable situationsSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep997 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT PAT AND MATT — Pat Flynn is a popular podcaster, author, and founder of several successful websites, including SmartPassiveIncome.com, where he helps people build thriving online businesses. He has been featured in Forbes and in the New York Times for his work. He calls himself "The Crash Test Dummy of Online Business" because he loves to put himself on the line and experiment with various business strategies so that he can report his findings publicly to his audience.He is also the author of Let Go and Wall Street Journal bestseller Will It Fly?. He speaks on the topics of product validation, audience engagement, and personal branding. Pat is also an advisor to Pencils of Promise, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building schools in the developing world. Pat lives in San Diego with his wife April and their two children.Matt Gartland is an entrepreneur, startup advisor, investor and the co-founder and CEO of SPI Media, where they help everyday people become experienced entrepreneurs through community-powered learning, connection, and support. He’s also the co-founder of Fusebox, as well as an advisor at several startups. He's an expert when it comes to operations, finance, pricing, product development, and customer experience as well as empowering marketing and sales. • Podcast: Smart Passive Income Podcast with Pat Flynn• Website: SmartPassiveIncome.com• Community Website: SmartPassiveIncome.com/all-access• Book: Let Go: Expanded Edition: How to Transform Moments of Panic into a Life of Profits and Purpose— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything by BJ Fogg• Book: Intelligent Change The Five Minute Journal - Original Daily Gratitude Journal 2024 for Happiness, Mindfulness & Reflection - Daily Affirmations - Undated Life Planner Journal for Women & Men by Intelligent Design• Book: Rocket Fuel: The One Essential Combination That Will Get You More of What You Want from Your Business by Gino Wickman and Mark Winters• Book: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein• Book: The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt• Book: Give to Grow: Invest in Relationships to Build Your Business and Your Career by Mo Bunnell• Book: Dark Matter: A Novel by Blake Crouch• Past episode: 317: How to Form Habits the Smart Way with BJ Fogg, PhD• Past episode: 453: Why Generalists Succeed and How to Learn Like One with David Epstein• Past episode: 474: How to Turn Your Boss, Colleagues, and Customers into Superfans with Pat Flynn• Past episode: 642: How to Identify Your Career Season and Land Your Dream Job with Ramit Sethi• Past episode: 653: Training Your Mind to Conquer Stress, Pressure, and Underperformance with Dr. Ellen ReedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tessa West shares her method for making the necessary changes that lead to greater job satisfaction. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How your body tells you when it’s time to change jobs 2) How to not be overwhelmed by the stresses at work 3) The hidden curriculum that helps you succeed at work Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep996 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TESSA — Tessa West is a Professor of Psychology at New York University and a leading expert in the science of interpersonal communication. Her work focuses on questions such as, why is it so hard to give honest, critical feedback? and how do class, race, and cultural differences make communication in the workplace so difficult, and what can we do to improve it?Tessa's work has been covered by Scientific American, the New York Times, ABC World News, TIME, Harper’s Bazaar, the Financial Times, Forbes, CNBC, CNN, The Guardian, The Globe and Mail, Bloomberg, Strategy and Business, and the US Supreme Court. She has appeared on the Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, CNN, and Good Morning America, and is a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal. She is the author of the book Jerks at Work: Toxic Coworkers and What To Do About Them and the upcoming Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works For You. • Book: Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works for You • Book: Jerks at Work: Toxic Coworkers and What to do About Them • Website: TessaWestAuthor.com • Research website: TessaWestLab.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Article: "Intimate Partner Violence: A Literature Review" by Erick Yonfa, Malinda Fasol, Camila Cueva, Anna Zavgorodniava • Past episode: 745: How to Handle Bad Bosses and Toxic Coworkers with Tessa West • Study: Brittle Smiles: Positive Biases Toward Stigmatized and Outgroup Targets • Tool: Bose noise-cancelling headphones• Don’t miss out on your chance to appear on How to be Awesome at Your Job and win $1000 worth of prizes! Check out https://awesomeatyourjob.com/1000giveaway for more details. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Penny Zenker shares her secret for enhanced productivity, peak performance, and unstoppable focus: the Reset Moment. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How distractions lead to burnout 2) The sneaky secret behind your zapped energy levels 3) Why productivity shouldn’t be your focus Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep995 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT PENNY — Penny Zenker (AKA “The Focusologist”) is a sought-after speaker, bestselling author, and former C-Suite executive of a global top-five research company. Over the past three decades, she has built and sold multiple multimillion-dollar companies—including an award-winning tech firm she founded. Today, Penny helps leaders prioritize what’s most important, so they can achieve seemingly impossible goals -even in times of rapid change and growth. Penny has shared her expertise with industry giants like Deloitte, Pfizer, SAP, Samsung, and NASA, and been featured by NBC News, ESPN, FORBES, INC., and many more. She has written two best-selling books: The Reset Mindset and The Productivity Zone to help people stop their tug of war with time. Her popular TEDx talk, The Energy of Thought has surpassed one-million views worldwide. And her podcast, Take Back Time, ranks in the top 2% worldwide, reflecting her commitment to helping others regain control of their focus and achieve peak performance. • Book: The Reset Mindset: Get Unstuck, Focus on What Matters Most, and Reach Your Goals Faster • LinkedIn: Penny Zenker • Quiz: Distraction Quiz • TEDx Talk: The energy of thought | Penny Zenker | TEDxPSUBehrend • Website: PennysKeynote.com • Website: TheResetMindset.net — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Tim Ferriss • Tool: Due app • Tool: TextExpander Past episode: 475: Achieving 50% More with 1% Effort Using the 80/20 Rule with Perry MarshallSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Google Innovation Lab founder Frederik Pferdt discusses how to nurture the qualities that make you future ready. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What matters more for your future than tech 2) Why to say “Fantastic!” when things don’t work out 3) A handy trick to inspire better followthrough Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep994 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT FREDERIK — As Google’s first Chief Innovation Evangelist, Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt helped shape one of the most fabled creative cultures in the world. He founded Google’s Innovation Lab, where he trained tens of thousands of Googlers to develop and experiment with cutting-edge ideas and taught ground-breaking classes on innovation and creativity at Stanford University for more than a decade. He has also worked with dozens of international government agencies, organizations, and businesses ranging from the United Nations to NASA to the NBA. His work has been highlighted in Fast Company, Harvard Business Manager, Der Spiegel, and BBC news, among many other media outlets. Born in Germany, he lives with his family in Santa Cruz, California.• Book: What's Next Is Now: How to Live Future Ready • LinkedIn: Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt • Website: FrederikGPferdt.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: AdultDevelopment.org • Book: "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" by Carol Dweck • Book: "Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity" by Peter Attia and Bill Gifford • Past episode: 267: Managing Self-Doubt to Tackle Bigger Challenges with Tara Mohr • Don’t miss out on your chance to appear on How to be Awesome at Your Job and win $1000 worth of prizes! Check out https://awesomeatyourjob.com/1000giveaway for more details.— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Hello Bello. Get 30% off your first customizable bundle with HelloBello.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marcey Rader helps us discover how to declutter work and life to make time for the things that truly matter. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) A key belief that pushes us to burn out 2) Top tips that make achieving your goals easier 3) The magic number of priorities to stay on track Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep993 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARCEY — Marcey Rader is an award-winning keynote speaker, trainer, coach, and author focused on health-powered™ productivity after a preventable medical diagnosis shifted her relentless pursuit of more.As the founder of RaderCo, she's inspired over 100,000 people across five continents. As a Certified Speaking Professional®, Virtual Master Presenter®, and TEDx speaker, Marcey helps individuals and companies discover what truly matters, fostering sustainable habits to work well and play more!• Book: Work Well. Play More!: Productive, Clutter-Free, Healthy Living - One Step at a Time • Book website: WorkWellPlayMore.com • Free gift: HelloRaderCo.com/gift • TEDx Talks: The Relentless Pursuit of More | Marcey Rader | TEDxNCState • Website: HelloRaderCo.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear • Book: The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-Care by Rina Raphael • Book: The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward by Daniel Pink • Don’t miss out on your chance to appear on How to be Awesome at Your Job and win $1000 worth of prizes! Check out https://awesomeatyourjob.com/1000giveaway for more details.— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Hello Bello. Get 30% off your first customizable bundle with HelloBello.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're just eight episodes away from our 1000th episode, and we want to celebrate it by celebrating YOU!For our 1000th episode, we're giving fifteen lucky listeners the chance to share their stories of how the podcast has inspired them. Plus, we're giving away $1000 worth of prizes!To join, send in a 3- to 5-minute recording or 400- to 800-word story that answers the question: “How has listening to How to be Awesome at Your Job helped me flourish at work?” Visit https://awesomeatyourjob.com/1000giveaway for the full details.Three winners will receive the grand prize of a $200 Amazon gift card. We’ll also be selecting 12 runners-up to receive an exclusive How to be Awesome at Your Job t-shirt!Submit your entries via https://awesomeatyourjob.com/submit1000. We'll be accepting until SEPTEMBER 24, 12:00 AM Central Time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jamil Zaki shows you that there’s much reason to hope–even for the most hardened cynics. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why hope equals success 2) Why to be skeptical of your own cynicism 3) How your gut instincts can lead you astray Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep992 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JAMIL — Dr. Jamil Zaki is a professor of psychology at Stanford University and the Director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab. He trained at Columbia and Harvard, studying empathy and kindness in the human brain. He is interested in how we can learn to connect better. • Book: Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness • Lab Website: Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab • Website: jamil-zaki.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: A Paradise Built in Hell: The Extraordinary Communities That Arise in Disaster by Rebecca Solnit • Book: Bullshit Jobs: A Theory by David Graeber • Cynicism Test: Cook-Medley Hostility ScaleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andrew LaCivita discusses the most important career investment you can make: your skill development. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The biggest assumption that’s hurting your career 2) How to pinpoint what skills you need to develop 3) Three easy ways to build your confidence Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep991 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANDREW — Andrew LaCivita, a globally-renowned career and leadership coach, is the founder of the milewalk Academy®. During his career, he has impacted over 350 companies, more than 100,000 individuals, and spanned nearly 200 countries, helping them unlock their full potential. He is the best-selling author of four books including Interview Intervention, The Hiring Prophecies, and The Zebra Code. You can join him on Thursdays for live, complimentary career coaching at his Live Office Hours on YouTube.• Book: The Zebra Code: A Step-By-Step Guide to Mastering Career Skills That Make You a Standout Professional (book website) • Assessment: Free Leadership Assessment • Company: milewalk Academy — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Kajabi • Tool: Circle • Book: You'll See It When You Believe It: The Way to Your Personal Transformation by Wayne Dyer — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/BeAwesome • Hello Bello. Get 30% off your first customizable bundle with HelloBello.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jessica Chen discusses how to get noticed even if you’re not the loudest voice in the room. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The top misconception about career advancement 2) How to ensure your message always lands 3) The five elements that make your voice resonate Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep990 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JESSICA — Jessica Chen is an Emmy-Award winner, top virtual keynote speaker, and CEO of Soulcast Media, a global business communication training agency. Her client list includes Google, LinkedIn, the CDC, Medtronic, Mattel, HP, DraftKings, and many more. Prior to starting Soulcast Media, Jessica was a broadcast television journalist. She is also an internationally recognized top LinkedIn Learning Instructor where her communication courses have been watched by over 2 million learners and featured in Forbes, Fortune, and Entrepreneur. She lives in Los Angeles.• Book: Smart, Not Loud: How to Get Noticed at Work for All the Right Reasons • Instagram: @jessicachenpage • LinkedIn: Jessica Chen • Website: SoulCastMedia.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works for You by Tessa West • Past episode: 311: Communication Secrets from FBI Kidnapping Negotiator Chris Voss — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order! • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/BeAwesome • Hello Bello. Get 30% off your first customizable bundle with HelloBello.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Mithu Storoni goes behind the science of how focus works to use your brain to its maximum capacity. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to identify and get into the best mental gear for your work 2) What to do when work gets either boring or overwhelming 3) The trick to resetting your brain Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep989 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MITHU — Dr. Mithu Storoni is a University of Cambridge-trained physician, neuroscience researcher and ophthalmic surgeon. She advises multinational corporations on mental performance and stress management. She is the author of the forthcoming book Hyperefficient: Optimize Your Brain to Transform the Way You Work, out on September 17, 2024.• Book: Hyperefficient: Optimize Your Brain to Transform the Way You Work • LinkedIn: Mithu Storoni • Twitter/X: @MithuStoroni • Website: https://www.mithustoroni.com/ — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Medium is the Message by Marshall McLuhan— THANK YOU, SPONSORS! —• Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order!• LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/BeAwesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alison Fragale reveals the keys to improving others’ perceptions of you. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The critical missing piece for your advancement 2) Why your response to “How are you?” matters more than you think 3) The quickest way to get others to promote you Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep988 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALISON — Alison Fragale is the author of LIKEABLE BADASS: How Women Get the Success They Deserve and the Mary Farley Ames Lee Distinguished Scholar of Organizational Behavior at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler Business School. As a research psychologist, award-winning professor, international keynote speaker, and author, she is on a mission to help others — especially women — use behavioral science to work and live better. Her scholarship has been published in the most prestigious academic journals in her field and featured in prominent media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Financial Times, Boston Globe, and Inc. She lives in Chicago with her husband and three children, who are all named after professional athletes.• Book: Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve • Newsletter: The Upper Hand • Website: AlisonFragale.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Gender, Race, and Interruptions at Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings” by Christina L. Boyd, Paul M. Collins Jr., and Lori A. Ringhand • Book: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order!• LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/BeAwesome• Hello Bello. Get 30% off your first customizable bundle with HelloBello.com/awesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sam Owens breaks down his detailed process for confidently nailing job interviews–in 10 hours flat. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The biggest mistake people make in job interviews 2) How to craft your “power” answers for every question 3) The top do’s and don’ts of salary negotiation Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep987 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SAM — Sam Owens is the author of I HATE JOB INTERVIEWS and founder of Sam’s Career Talk where he provides career coaching services and helps people land their dream jobs and thrive in them. He is also a chief marketing officer who has worked for three multi-billion dollar companies in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. He is currently Chief Marketing Officer at Freezing Point, the makers of Frazil slushies. He and his wife, Gina, have four children and live in Erie, Colorado.• Book: I Hate Job Interviews: Stop Stressing. Start Performing. Get the Job You Want • LinkedIn: Sam Owens • Website: SamsCareerTalk.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness by Morgan Housel • Clip: Hitch (2005) - Dance Lessons — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Asheesh Advani discusses why the old rules of leadership no longer apply—and what to do differently today. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why our idea of achievement needs a rework 2) Why to befriend both older and younger people 3) An under-utilized tactic for dramatically accelerating your career learning Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep986 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ASHEESH — Asheesh Advani is the CEO of JA (Junior Achievement) Worldwide, one of the largest NGOs in the world dedicated to preparing youth for employment and entrepreneurship. During his leadership tenure, JA Worldwide has been selected annually as one of the top 10 social good organizations in the world and been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Advani is also an accomplished entrepreneur, having led two venture-backed businesses from start-up to acquisition. He is an in-demand speaker and regular contributor at major conferences, having served as a panelist or moderator at the World Economic Forum, the United Nations, the Young Presidents Organization, and Fortune 500 corporate gatherings.• Book: Modern Achievement: A New Approach to Timeless Lessons for Aspiring Leaders • Book site: ModernAchievement.com • Website: JAWorldwide.org — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts--Becoming the Person You Want to Be by Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter • Book: The Magic of Thinking Big by Schwartz David • Article: “Let’s ‘Double-Click’ on the Latest Cringeworthy Corporate Buzzword” by Te-Ping Chen and Nicholas G. Miller • Past episode: 317: How to Form Habits the Smart Way with BJ Fogg, PhD — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Abby Medcalf discusses how to set firm boundaries and keep negativity from ruining your day. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What most people get wrong about boundaries 2) How to stop others from hijacking your mood3) A trick for dealing with people who are nasty to youSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep985 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ABBY — Abby Medcalf is a Relationship Maven, psychologist, author, podcast host and Tedx speaker who has helped thousands of people think differently so they can create connection, ease and joy in their relationships (especially the one with yourself)! With her unique background in both business and counseling, she brings a fresh, effective perspective to life’s struggles using humor, research and her direct, no-nonsense style. With over 35 years of experience, Abby is a recognized authority and sought-after speaker at organizations such as Google, Apple, AT&T, Kaiser, PG&E, American Airlines and Chevron. She’s been a featured expert on CBS and ABC news, and has been a contributor to the New York Times, Women’s Health, Psychology Today, Well+Good and Bustle.She’s the author of the #1 Amazon best-selling book, “Be Happily Married, Even if Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing,” as well as the newly released Boundaries Made Easy, and the host of the top-rated “Relationships Made Easy” Podcast now in over 170 countries.• Book: Boundaries Made Easy: Your Roadmap to Connection, Ease and Joy • Website: AbbyMedcalf.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Strangers to Ourselves: Discovering the Adaptive Unconscious by Timothy Wilson • Book: Psycho-Cybernetics: Updated and Expanded by Maxwell Maltz • Previous episode: 159: Increasing Confidence by Increasing Self-Awareness with Dr. Tasha Eurich — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.