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Jan 22, 2020

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.

 

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 View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep537

Jan 20, 2020

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 MagazineThe TimesThe 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?”

 

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Jan 17, 2020

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.

 

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Jan 15, 2020

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 feedback to new and experienced leaders.

 

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View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep534

Jan 13, 2020

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. 

 

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Jan 10, 2020

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.

 

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Jan 8, 2020

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. 

 

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Jan 6, 2020

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 ForbesHarvard Business Reviewthe New York TimesWall Street JournalTimeO, 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.

 

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 View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep530

Jan 3, 2020

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 (CPCC), 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.

 

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