How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Mawi Asgedom shared some brilliant perspectives when it comes to speaking and writing with clarity.— YOU'LL LEARN —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. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MAWI —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.• Mawi’s book: Of Beetles and Angels• Tool: Mawi Learning— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The One Thing by Jay Papasan and Gary Keller• Tool: The ultradian rhythm• Website: Florida Virtual School• Personality: Zig ZiglarSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Charlie Harary explores how to adjust your recurring thought patterns to find your greatness, enhance emotional wellbeing, and enjoy work more everyday.— YOU'LL LEARN —1) How to react to the world in a more empowered way2) Two innate needs you must fulfill to be satisfied3) Approaches to growing more everydaySubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep283 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHARLIE — Charlie Harary is an author and internationally known speaker sought out for his lectures, seminars and keynote addresses on business intelligence, performance management and personal empowerment. He is the Senior Director of Capital Markets at RXR Realty, a multi-billion dollar real estate company based in New York. He hosts a weekly radio show on the NSN radio network and the Unlocking Greatness podcast. Upon its launch in 2015, Unlocking Greatness made it to the Top 10 on iTunes’ New & Noteworthy Business Podcasts list. Harary is an adjunct clinical professor of management and entrepreneurship at the Syms School of Business at Yeshiva University. He received his J.D. from Columbia Law School where he was awarded the James Kent Scholar and the Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar.• Charlie’s Website: CharlieHarary.com• Charlie’s Book: Unlocking Greatness • Charlie’s Podcast: Unlocking Greatness— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell• Book: Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi• Theory: Self-Determination Theory• Documentary: Tom Verses Time• Study: Rosenthal Effect• Theory: Ego depletion— THANK YOU SPONSORS! —• Document Standard Operating Procedures with SweetProcessSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mary Abbajay shares how to manage up, understand who your boss is, and adapt to different personality types.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) One tiny, yet powerful, thing you can do to differentiate yourself from 99% of employees.2) Obstacles to managing up.3) Strategies for dealing with difficult bosses.Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep275 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARY — Mary Abbajay is the president and co-founder of Careerstone Group, LLC, a woman-owned, full service organizational and leadership development consultancy that delivers leading-edge talent and organizational development solutions to the public and private sectors. She currently serves on the regional Market President’s Board of BB&T Bank. She was Chairman of the Board for Leadership Greater Washington where she led the adult Signature program, the Youth Leadership Program and the Rising Leaders Program.• Mary on Twitter: @maryabbajay• Website: Careerstone Group — RESOURCES MENTIONED THE SHOW —• Book: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston• Company: Toledo Lounge• The Pomodoro Technique— THANK YOU SPONSORS! —• Abby Connect answers your calls when you can’t.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Voss shares how FBI hostage negotiation approaches enable more effective, persuasive communication, in any field.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The FBI 8 negotiation skills you can use at work2) Why yes is the last thing you want to hear3) The two words that immediately transform a negotiationSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep311 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHRIS — Chris Voss is CEO of the Black Swan Group and author of the national best-seller “Never Split The Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It,” which was named one of the seven best books on negotiation. A 24-year veteran of the FBI, Chris retired as the lead international kidnapping negotiator. Drawing on his experience in high-stakes negotiations, his company specializes in solving business communication problems using hostage negotiation solutions. Their negotiation methodology focuses on discovering the “Black Swans,” small pieces of information that have a huge effect on an outcome. Chris and his team have helped companies secure and close better deals, save money, and solve internal communication problems.• Chris’s company: Black Swan Group• Chris’s Book: Never Split the Difference— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Obstacle is The Way by Ryan Holiday• Book: The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle• Book: Start with No by Jim Camp• Research: Marshmallow Challenge• Newsletter: The Edge• Prior episode: 016: Going for No with Andrea WaltzSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laura Vanderkam, a renowned author on time management, shares insightful strategies to feel less busy while accomplishing more. She emphasizes how perceiving time as 'vast' enhances productivity and happiness. Vanderkam discusses the importance of engaging in enriching activities rather than passive entertainment. She offers tips on maximizing travel time, breaking down large reads, and mastering time management through tracking and intentional choices. With a focus on restorative breaks, she encourages listeners to rethink their relationship with time for a more fulfilling life.

Carter Cast, a clinical professor at Kellogg and former CEO of Walmart.com, dives into career derailers. He reveals two vital questions for identifying strengths and weaknesses. The discussion highlights common risks like the 'solo flyer' and the importance of effective communication. Cast also emphasizes balancing specialization with broader skills to avoid being a 'One Trick Pony.' With insights on prioritization and empathy, he offers actionable strategies for professional growth, ensuring listeners can navigate their career challenges with confidence.

Tara Mohr, an expert in leadership and well-being, guides individuals to amplify their voices and overcome challenges. She dives into the drivers of self-doubt and the role of the inner critic, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness. Fascinatingly, she introduces Hebrew distinctions of fear, explaining how to manage anticipatory fear for personal growth. Tara also highlights the exhilaration that comes from embracing bigger opportunities and encourages listeners to confront discomfort as a pathway to success.

This introduction highlights the power of universal skills in the workplace and personal life. The host shares inspiring stories from listeners and emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning for career advancement. You'll learn about notable themes like presence, productivity, and relationships, along with insights from a variety of guests. Personal anecdotes showcase the host's journey and passion for development, while promising a resource hub full of valuable summaries and transcripts for engaged listeners.