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Now displaying: April, 2016
Apr 29, 2016

Chris dropped numerous quotable tidbits (go figure?!) about enhancing your persuasive appeals. Specifically he laid out:

1) The critical acid test you should use while communicating

2) How to dial into the right size of a request

3) The key thing you need to prove to others in order for them to invest in your assumptions.

Chris Westfall is the US National Elevator Pitch Champion, and his strategies have created multi-million dollar results for entrepreneurial companies on four continents. His clients have appeared on Shark Tank, Dragon’s Den and Shark Tank-Australia. He's the publisher of seven books, including The NEW Elevator Pitch and BulletProof Branding.

 

To view transcript, show notes, and links, visit http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com

Apr 27, 2016

Gina Marotta turned the tables a bit as she asked me numerous questions to uncover my areas of "genius," the zone where I naturally shine. She shows you how to do the same.

You'll learn:
1) The value hiding in frustrating encounters with people.
2) How to stay in your genius groove when other forces might knock you off.
3) The benefits of play

Bio:
Gina Marotta loves work and wants you to as well. She is a thought-leader & strategic guide around what she believes is the most essential element for work to be fun, fulfilling, and fruitful: knowing and expressing one’s own inner genius. She spends her days writing, speaking, and counseling around genius to help people uncover and step into their most natural talents and the work they were born to do. She is lovingly known as “The Genius Guru.”

View transcript, links, and show notes at: http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com

Apr 24, 2016

Victor shared some wise perspectives from his book Lead Inside the Box. Working through his 2x2 leadership framework, we got some insight on how to engage work different categories of people differently.

By doing so, you can get optimal results from everyone—from the “slacker” to the “exemplar.” Specifically, you’ll learn:
1) The potential life-threatening implications of not managing your leadership capital
2) Specific watch-outs and pro tips for working with four different categories of people
3) How to deliver tricky feedback to the folks who need to hear it

Victor Prince is the Managing Director of DiscoveredLOGIC, a strategy consulting and training firm that serves clients in the US and overseas. He has 20+ years of experience in corporate and government leadership positions. As a Bain & Company consultant, he led strategy engagements with clients in the US, UK, France and Spain. As an executive at Capital One, he managed internet marketing strategy. As a member of Washington DC Mayor Fenty's cabinet, he led the CapStat performance accountability program. As the Chief Operating Officer of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, he helped build a new federal regulatory agency and led a division of 300-plus people.

Transcript, show notes, links, and more available at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com

Apr 24, 2016

Arla shared some powerful insights on identifying and pursuing career advancement opportunity. If you’re currently eyeing a new move, you’ll want to hear her take. Specifically, you’ll learn:
1) How to do your homework to snag the next advancement
2) The importance of proactively chasing the big break
3) Lessons learned from serving as Chief of Staff for two separate CEOs

Arla Lach is a Partner in Audit Services in the Chicago office of Grant Thornton. She has more than 16 years of experience in public accounting, serving companies with revenues from $4 million to $1 billion. From 2008 through 2010, she served as chief of staff to the CEO of Grant Thornton LLP. In 2011, Lach received a “Women to Watch” award in the emerging leader category from the Illinois CPA Society. She’s passionate about helping women rise into and succeed in leadership roles.

Transcript, show notes, links, and bonuses available at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com

Apr 21, 2016

Mawi Asgedom shared some brilliant perspectives when it comes to speaking and writing with clarity. Specifically you’ll hear:

1) The surprisingly essential habits for the best speakers in the world
2) How to obliterate pre-speaking jitters
3) Keys to maintaining rhythm, interest, and engagement in writing

Mawi Asgedom is the founder and CEO of Mawi Learning. He has an inspiring story going from Ethiopian refugee to Harvard graduate & commencement speaker. He’s garnered many accolades as speaker, author, and educational entrepreneur. He’s published eight leadership books. He’s spoken to over 1,000,000 people at over 1,000 schools and educator conferences worldwide. His online courses have world-class completion rates and have earned his firm an illustrious CODiE award in education technology. Oprah has called him one of her Top 20 moments.

Apr 21, 2016

Charlie Harary explores how to adjust your recurring thought patterns to find your greatness, enhance emotional wellbeing, and enjoy work more everyday View transcript, show notes, links, and more at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com

Apr 21, 2016

Mary Abbajay shares how to manage up, understand who your boss is, and adapt to different personality types. Mary Abbajay is the president and co-founder of Careerstone Group, LLC, a woman-owned, full service organizational and leadership development cons

Apr 21, 2016

Chris Voss shares how FBI hostage negotiation approaches enable more effective, persuasive communication, in any field. Chris Voss is CEO of the Black Swan Group and author of the national best-seller "Never Split The Difference: Negotiating As If Your Li

Apr 21, 2016

Laura Vanderkam gives her expert advice on feeling less busy, getting more done, and giving more value and meaning to your own time. View transcript, show notes, links, and more at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com

Apr 21, 2016

Carter Cast gives derailment tools to pinpoint weaknesses at work and remain consistent with your core competencies. View transcript, show notes, links, and more at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com

Apr 21, 2016

Tara Mohr offers deep insight into how our fears and inner critic operate--and how to optimally respond. View transcript, show notes, links, and more at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com

Apr 21, 2016

In this introductory episode, Pete addresses basic questions such as:

  • Who is this podcast for?
  • What kinds of skills and jobs does it aid?
  • What’s the format ant timing of the show?
  • What sorts of guests are joining?
  • Who is Pete Mockaitis and why should we listen to anything he says?
  • What are the "introductory sampler six pack" episodes A, B, C, D, E, and F?

 Transcript and 

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