How to Be Awesome at Your Job
Episodes
163: Building successful mentor/protégé relationships with Dr. Ellen Ensher
05 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Ellen Ensher shares her expertise in instigating and developing mentor and protégé relationships.You’ll Learn:How Ellen applied mentorsh...
162: The Only 5 Ways to Get More Done with Chris Croft
02 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Prolific trainer Chris Croft helps to figure out what you should do really well and what you should do well enough to get the most out of your work an...
161: Exploring Entrepreneurship without Quitting Your Day Job with Patrick McGinnis (Host of the FOMO Sapiens podcast)
31 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick McGinnis shows how you can develop your entrepreneurship--and job skills--while keeping the stability of your day job. You'll Learn: Why y...
160: Sizing Up Big Picture Strategic Challenges…FAST with Paul Szyarto
26 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Szyarto talks about his templates for overhauling businesses, the root of common business problems, and how to identify improvement opportunities...
159: Increasing Confidence by Increasing Self-Awareness with Dr. Tasha Eurich
24 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tasha Eurich shares insights on self-awareness, how we can benefit from it, and how to strengthen our self-awareness. You'll Learn: 7 indicato...
158: Forging Resilient Work Relationships with Michael Papanek
22 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Papanek talks collective resilience, group breakthroughs, and the action learning model.You’ll Learn:The keys to building resilient work rel...
158: Forging Resilient Work Relationships with Michael Papanek
22 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Papanek talks collective resilience, group breakthroughs, and the action learning model.You’ll Learn:The keys to building resilient work rel...
157: Outrageous Asking for Outrageous Results with Linda Swindling
19 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Swindling shares how to boldly ask for—and receive—more.You’ll Learn:The right way to think about asking for moreThe drivers of asking dis...
156: Making Complex Decisions Confidently with Cheryl Strauss Einhorn
17 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist Cheryl Strauss Einhorn shares a robust approach to complex decision-making via AREA perspective-taking method.You’ll Learn:How to make co...
155: Managing Defensiveness for Stronger Collaborations with Jim Tamm
15 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Tamm shares how managing defensiveness ensures collaborations remain cool and effective.You’ll Learn:Why managing your defensiveness is a hidden...
154: Building Strong Cultures with Tristan White
12 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tristan White shares his experiences in building an award-winning work environment from top to bottom.You’ll Learn:Why Tristan quit his dream of wor...
153: Upgrading Your Mind For Your Ambitions with Guy and Ilan Ferdman
10 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brothers / coaches / adventurers Guy and Ilan Ferdman tackle personal development and living the life you love.You’ll Learn:How perception creates m...
152: Executive-style Communication with Dianna Booher
08 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dianna Booher shows how you can conduct more effective meetings and make a greater impact with subtle tweaks to your communication approach. You'll...
151: How to Get in the Zone...Every Day with Dr. Hans Hagemann
05 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Hans Hagemann talks about the biochemical ingredients needed to get into the groove of “flow” and optimally engage your brain for peak perform...
150: Expressing Radical Candor with Kim Scott
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Scott shows how “radical candor” can be used in the workplace to give better feedback and meaningful praise and criticism. You'll Learn: H...
149: Getting Consistently Good Behavior with S. Chris Edmonds
30 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran culture consultant S. Chris Edmonds shares his philosophy and processes associated with intentionally creating an uplifting culture.You’...
148: Optimizing Sleep for Sharper Performance with Dr. W. Chris Winter
28 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep doctor W. Chris Winter shares the effects of sleep and best practices for getting a better sleep, synthesized from years of working with elite a...
147: The Sources of Motivation and Loyalty with Scott Love
25 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
High-stakes headhunter Scott Love talks about employee loyalty, human needs, and what motivates people in the workplace.You’ll Learn:Why people stay...
146: Accessing Your Hidden Brain Potential with Dr. Barbara Oakley
21 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Engineering Professor Dr. Barbara Oakley gives her best techniques for making mindshifts, whether they are dramatic changes or small tweaks. You'll...
145: Encouraging Innovation through Conflict with Jeff DeGraff
19 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Jeff DeGraff shows how to stir up some constructive conflict to encourage innovative thinking in the workplace.You’ll Learn:The extraordin...
144: Optimal Rejuvenation to Get Back to Work with Rachael O’Meara
17 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Google executive and leadership coach Rachael O’Meara shares how to make the most of every pause from work--whether the pause last for a minute or f...
143: Tackling Problematic People & Behaviors with Dr. Janie Fritz
14 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Communications professor Dr. Janie Fritz gives some pro-tips to reinforce positive behavior in the workplace and minimize the power of the negative.Yo...
142: Exceptional Perceptiveness for Exceptional Achievement with Isaac Lidsky
12 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Construction entrepreneur Isaac Lidsky challenges us to take control of our lives and speaks on the impact of accountability and perception. You'll...
141: Giving Bigger Value, Receiving Bigger Income with Bob Burg
10 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Author and speaker Bob Burg discusses the benefits and practical approaches to being a “go giver.”You’ll Learn:How to be a giver without being a...
140: Millennials in the Workplace: Myth vs. Fact with Gabriella Mirabelli
07 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Entertainment executive Gabriella Mirabelli shares her insights and experiences with hiring, teaching, and studying young millennials in today’s wor...
139: Dealing with “schmucks” in your office with Dr. Jody Foster
05 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Psychiatrist Jody Foster offers handy categorizations and pro tips for handling the distinct kinds of difficult people in your workplace. You'll Le...
138: Giving Your Career a Jolt with Roopa Unnikrishnan
03 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Innovation consultant Roopa Unnikrishnan highlights why and how to use the same principles companies use to innovate…to jolt your career.You’ll Le...
137: Calming Performance Anxiety Like a Pro with Dr. Tom Hanson
31 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Professional sports coach Tom Hanson lets us in on the secrets of top-performing athletes that can also help us reach optimal performance at work.You’...
136: How to Make Your Presentation as Compelling as a Movie with Ted Frank
29 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Backstories Studio Principal Ted Frank shows how to apply Hollywood tools to create and give great presentations.You’ll Learn:The fundamental key to...
135: Engaging the Zombies at Work with Andrew Sherman
27 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Law Partner Andrew Sherman talks about the crisis of disengagement at work, along with approaches to beat apathy and disconnection in the workplace.Yo...
134: Finding Your Dream Job in an Automated World with Bhoopathi Rapolu
24 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Machines are quickly taking over many of our everyday tasks, but Bhoopathi Rapolu shares how to survive and why you might still find your dream job.Yo...
133: Boomerang Employees: A New Perspective on Lifelong Loyalty with Lee Caraher
22 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Lee Caraher returns to talk about why it’s unrealistic to expect employees to stay for long stretches and the mutual benefits by “boomeranging.”...
132: Delivering Outstanding Usability and Career Experiences with Shannon Clark
20 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Shannon Clark shares the story of her rise to exceptional expertise in human factor studies, sharing lessons learned for improving product and career ...
131: The Art of Public Speaking with Dr. Ray Hull…PLUS How Fast Are You Talking?!
17 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ray Hull discusses how you can develop your skills in public speaking to make more memorable presentations – and we go “meta” comparing...
130: Managing Interns and Managing your Career with Mark Babbitt
15 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Babbitt serves up a double portion of insight on the topics of working with interns and working your personal brand.You’ll Learn:How internship...
129: Building a Better Team with Bennett Bratt
13 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Bratt identifies critical elements of great teams to help get strategic view on how to build your team’s strengths and confront your team’s we...
128: Little Things that Make a Big Difference for Your Career with Jeff Kavanaugh
10 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Infosys Senior Partner Jeff Kavanaugh talks about key skills and differentiators of winning professionals.You’ll Learn:The powerful career distingui...
127: Making Better Decisions with Matt Bodnar (Host of the Science of Success podcast)
08 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Bodnar shares tools and mental models to be high-leverage as possible through better decision-making. You'll Learn: Why decision-making skills a...
126: Making Stress Work for You with Dr. Melanie Greenberg
06 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Psychologist and executive coach Dr. Melanie Greenberg shows how to make the most of the stress work brings to the table.You’ll Learn:The key differ...
125: Celebrating People Leads to Celebrating Wins with Hank Fortener
03 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
AdoptTogether founder Hank Fortener provides tools to celebrate your team members and create a workplace conducive to reaching optimal performance.You...
124: The Science Behind Trust and High-Performance with Paul Zak
01 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Zak illuminates how the brain chemical oxytocin relates to how we can develop a higher trust, lower-stress work culture. You'll Learn: How to me...
123: Maximizing Creativity by Minimizing Cognitive Bias with Adam Hansen
27 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Hansen identifies eight inherent cognitive biases, how they developed, and what we can do to overcome them.You’ll Learn:When you can still trus...
122: Nourishing Good Habits and Attitudes with Eric Zimmer (Host of The One You Feed podcast)
24 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Fellow podcaster Eric Zimmer shares how you can nourish your “good wolf” to help you reach optimal performance at work. You'll Learn: Pro-tips fo...
121: Smart Emotional Calibration with Dr. Nicole Lipkin
22 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Nicole Lipkin outlines the factors that derail you from optimal performance at the workplace and the mindset to overcome them.You’ll Learn:Three...
120: Are there 9 Types of Leaders? Exploring the Enneagram with Dr. Beatrice Chestnut
17 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Beatrice Chestnut discusses how using the Enneagram can help build an understanding yourself and the personality types of people you work with.You...
119: Build Your Grit, Achieve Your Goal with Linda Kaplan-Thaler
15 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Kaplan-Thaler shares how you can turn up your GRIT factor to better put in the hard work needed to achieve success.You’ll Learn:Why hard work ...
118: Constructive Confrontation with Jathan Janove
13 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Employee engagement expert/lawyer Jathan Janove shares hard-won wisdom in the management trenches. You'll Learn: How to breach difficult conversatio...
117: Making the Workplace More Human with Liz Ryan
10 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Career advisor Liz Ryan explores how the workplace has gone off the rails, how to connect with employers with a pain letter, and give your resume...
116: Achieving More with Less Resources with Scott Sonenshein
08 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Rice University Professor Scott Sonenshein proposes a change in mindset when it comes to constraints and stretching resources and getting more with le...
115: Building Systems for Winning at Work with Geoff Blades
06 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Geoff Blades lays down the framework and mindset for achieving success in your career and in life.You’ll Learn:How to convert difficult questions in...
114: Delivering Powerful Feedback for Powerful Results with Alan Willett
03 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Willett discusses optimal approaches to giving feedback and other means of making powerful improvements in your team. You'll Learn: What makes s...
113: How to Get Promoted Fast AND Make Your Employees Love You with Jamie Newman
01 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Fellow career podcaster Jamie Newman describes what a great manager looks like, how to get top performers to stay, and how employees and managers can ...
112: Keys to Your High-Performance Brain with Dr. Jenny Brockis
30 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jenny Brockis examines how the brain works and develops and shares how you can boost your brain to higher performance.You’ll Learn:Characteristi...
111: Finding and Understanding Your Core Talents with Marc Miller
27 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran career coach Marc Miller gives pro-tips to understanding your core talents to find more fulfillment at work.You’ll Learn:How to find career ...
110: Maximizing Personal-Professional Growth with Jonathan Raymond
25 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Refound CEO and author Jonathan Raymond explains how personal and professional growth are one thing, not two.You’ll Learn:How you can become the lea...
109: Finding and Asking the Right Questions with Toku McCree
23 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrated business coach Toku McCree shares curated wisdom gleaned from his coaching clients and years of zen monastery reflection on his career span...
108: Reaching Out of your Comfort Zone with Andy Molinsky
20 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brandeis Professor Andy Molinsky lays out a powerful framework for reaching beyond your current capabilities. You'll Learn: The psychological roadblo...
107: Stay Interviews with Dr. Beverly Kaye
18 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Beverly Kaye discusses how to get great employees to stick around with “stay interviews” and more…whether the great employee is you or your ...
106: Software and Soft Skills with Artie Jordan
13 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
2U Vice President of IT Artie Jordan talks software and soft skills and how they can be applied to any workplace.You’ll Learn:How to keep your team ...
105: “Yes, and…” approaches to improv-ing work with Bob Kulhan
11 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Business Improv Founder Bob Kulhan reveals how improv techniques can be applied to the workplace.You’ll Learn:How improv’s “Yes, and…” philo...
104: Overcoming Self-limiting Beliefs with R. Michael Anderson
09 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
R. Michael Anderson talks about identifying self-limiting beliefs and how to overcome them.You’ll Learn:How anxiety offers helpful clues for your pe...
103: Extreme Integrity with Chris McGoff
06 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chris McGoff discusses universal patterns in human behavior and offers his take on what integrity really means.You’ll Learn:Approaches to building p...
102: #Hustle with Andrew Hermalyn
04 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew discusses how collecting letters and business cards from CEOs contributed to his quick rise to Executive Vice-President.You’ll Learn:Key less...
101: Optimal Decision-Making with Pat McDaniel
02 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Pat McDaniel shares some of his wisest insights about decision-making fallacies and victories.You’ll Learn:A 5-step process to better decision makin...
100: “Going there” with (Uncle!) Topper Steinman
23 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
My uncle and first speaking mentor, Topper Steinman, shares his genius on how to enter into tricky conversational territory. You'll Learn: How to tal...
099: Likability Principles with Michelle Tillis Lederman
21 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Tillis Lederman shares approaches to finding what’s likable in yourself to conveying it to others.You’ll Learn:How to form your self-perc...
098: Resilience Training with Sean Douglas
19 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Master resilience trainer and former drill instructor Sean Douglas shares lessons on overcoming a self-defeating mindset and growing in the midst of a...
097: Email Anxiety and Euphoria with Andy Mitchell
16 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
ActiveInbox founder Andy Mitchell shares insights gleaned from years of collaborating with the many diverse users of his email and task management sof...
096: Calm, Courage, and Command with Colonel Jill Morgenthaler
14 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Colonel Jill Morgenthaler draws from her vast experiences to combine broad wisdom principles with tactical tips that are valuable both on the battlefi...
095: Looking Ahead with Eliot Wagonheim
12 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Eliot Wagonheim deconstructs how to achieve goals and offers a useful mindset to adopt in order advance in the right direction.You’ll Learn:Why...
094: Upgrading Your Professional Style with Sharon Haver
09 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Fashion guru Sharon Haver offers perspective on how to make people look powerful and professional at work.You’ll Learn:Three key ingredients to a st...
093: Making Each Day Count with Robert D. Smith
07 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Robert D. Smith counts up the days and gives pro-tips on how to make each one count.You’ll Learn:Two questions to ensure you’re not wast...
092: Optimized Tools for Planning Anything with Stacey Dyer
05 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Stacey Dyer shares how she applied best thinking practices to planning a kick ass wedding, and how we can use the same techniques to plan anything.You...
091: The Path to Truly Productive Leadership with Michael Dolan
02 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Dolan shows us the way to deeper development as truly productive professionals.You’ll Learn:Pitfalls to look out for that hinder a deeper de...
090: Shocking Ways to Hack Your Habits with Maneesh Sethi
30 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Maneesh Sethi proves that a little shock goes a long way and shares other hacks for forming great habits.You’ll Learn:Helpful things to do everyday ...
089: Self-care for Prolific Living (and Working) with Farnoosh Brock
28 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Farnoosh Brock shares key lifestyle shifts to help make you healthier and more productive.You’ll Learn:How being healthier will make you accomplish ...
088: Getting Automated with Dan Caspi
21 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Science genius Dan Caspi talks automation, software, and why we shouldn’t be afraid to learn a little code.You’ll Learn:Processes that you can aut...
087: More Positivity with Michelle Gielan
18 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Gielan returns with even more ways to spread positive energy for positive results.You’ll Learn:The ABCs to formulating solutionsHow to weak...
086: Honing Your Persuasive Skills with Kwame Christian
16 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Lawyer Kwame Christian guides us through effective persuasion and negotiation in any situation. You'll Learn: The first crucial step to negotiation H...
085: Keeping the Creative Juices Flowing with Prescott Perez-Fox
14 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Graphic designer Prescott Perez-Fox gets creative in finding solutions to getting in the zone, maintaining a smooth workflow, and more.You’ll Learn:...
084: Navigating Your Career Climb with Jolene Blackbourn, Esq.
11 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Lawyer and mentoring enthusiast Jolene Blackbourn makes the case for helping others to help ourselves.You’ll Learn:What you think you know about you...
083: Expanding Your Career Network with Mac Prichard (Host of the Find Your Dream Job podcast)
09 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Public Relations whiz Mac Prichard shares how to grow your network by building lasting relationships and responding with generosity. You'll Learn How...
082: Why You Might Not Need to be a Manager with Mark Allen
07 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Professor and author Mark Allen presents different opportunities to climb the corporate ladder, even if you don’t want to be a manager.You’ll Lear...
081: Lessons from Thousands of Employee Observation Hours with Dave Nevogt
04 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Nevogt’s company Hubstaff earns its revenue from observing how people work. Here’s what he has learned about workers’ best practices along ...
080: Finding and Doing the One Thing with Jay Papasan
02 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Author Jay Papasan helps to zero in on that one thing that matters most. You'll Learn: 1. The key question you must ask yourself to unlock your “on...
079: Intentional Scheduling with Jeff Sanders
31 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Podcaster and speaker Jeff Sanders offers pro-tips to reaching your grandest goals, one good morning at a time. You'll Learn 3 best practices that wi...
078: Getting Your Voice Heard with Libsyn’s Rob Walch
28 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We got “meta” with Podcasting Hall of Famer Rob Walch who shares principles of successful podcasters that apply to the workplace.You’ll Learn:Pr...
077: Positive Responses for Positive Results with Maura Sweeney
26 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ambassador of Happiness Maura Sweeney paves the way to more productive outcomes in the workplace by creating a happier environment.You’ll Learn:Effe...
076: Career Acceleration with Comparably’s Jason Nazar
24 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Comparably co-founder and CEO Jason Nazar shines a light on employer and employee best practices. You'll Learn Two big mistakes that are stopping you...
075: Developing Your Intuition with Lynn Robinson
21 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Intuition expert Lynn Robinson shows how to access the wisdom of your gut.You’ll Learn:Scientific discoveries about neurons in your stomach and why ...
074: Building Championship Teams with Thomas Mangum
19 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Inspiring team-builder Thomas Mangum shares what it REALLY takes to have a championship team. You'll Learn The three key ingredients of a championshi...
073: Leading Change with Dr. John Kotter
17 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Professor John Kotter walks through the essential components of successful change. You’ll Learn The eight critical steps for sparking change in yo...
072: Unleashing Simplicity with Lisa Bodell
14 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Bodell shares pro-tips on how to declutter our work lives to better focus on what truly matters.You’ll Learn:Tools to eliminate unnecessary com...
071: Being the CEO of Your Own Career with Angela Copeland (Host of Copeland Coaching podcast)
12 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Career coach Angela Copeland shows how to take charge and proactively, intentionally manage your career. You'll learn Warning signs that you’re und...
070: Upgrading Your Level of Service with Rebecca Morgan
07 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Author Rebecca Morgan shares how you can provide the best service to your customers – internal and external.You’ll Learn:Overlooked tact...
069: Winning Arguments while Winning Allies with Jay Heinrichs
05 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling rhetorician Jay Heinrichs shows just how powerful and fun this ancient art can be. You'll learn How shifting tenses can ease tensions A h...
068: Performing like a Champion with Molly Fletcher
03 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Molly Fletcher, the sports agent known as “the female Jerry Maguire,” shares key ingredients to stardom gleaned from her experience working with s...
067: Sharpening Your Memory and Focus with Joanna Jast
30 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Blogger Joanna Jast shares best practices for boosting your brain’s performance.You’ll Learn:The optimal surroundings for optimal productivityQuic...
066: Galvanizing Professional Relationships with Patrick Galvin
28 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
“Chief Galvanizer” Patrick Galvin offers philosophies and pro-tips for building a powerful network.You’ll Learn:Approaches to asking great quest...
065: Super-Sizing Your Strengths with Lisa Cummings (Host of Lead Through Strengths podcast)
26 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Strengths sleuth Lisa Cummings shows us how we can better leverage our strengths at work. You'll learn How focusing on your strengths can 6X your wo...