Bree Groff shares the simple but effective strategies for finding more fun at work. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The mind shift that helps us find more fun at work 2) The 5-minute team practice that drastically improves engagement 3) How to find joy during even the roughest work days Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1085 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT BREE —  Bree Groff is a workplace culture expert and author of Today Was Fun: A Book About Work (Seriously). She has spent her career guiding executives at companies including Microsoft, Google, Pfizer, Calvin Klein, and Hilton through periods of complex change. She is a Senior Advisor to the global consultancy SYPartners, previously served as the CEO of NOBL Collective, and holds an MS in Learning and Organizational Change from Northwestern University. Bree lives in New York City with her husband and daughter. • Book: Today Was Fun: A Book About Work (Seriously) • Substack: What Work Should Be • User Manual: User Manual Template | Today Was Fun • Website: BreeGroff.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Term: Learned helplessness — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Plaud.ai. Use the code AWESOME and get a discount on your order • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at linkedin.com/beawesome • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeff DeGraff shows you how to go from managing change to mastering it. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why facts don’t actually change minds—and what does 2) Why you should seek out constructive conflict 3) What to do when you’re overwhelmed with choice Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1084 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JEFF —  Jeff DeGraff is a top academic speaker, professor at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, and founder of the Innovatrium Institute of Innovation. Known as the “Dean of Innovation,” he has worked with Fortune 500 leaders like Google, GE, and Apple and advised key military and government leaders globally. • Book: The Art of Change: Transforming Paradoxes into Breakthroughs • LinkedIn: Jeff DeGraff • Website: JeffDeGraff.com • Website: TheArtofChange.net — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: The Participatory Mind: A New Theory of Knowledge and of the Universe by Henryk Skolimowski — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Plaud.ai. Use the code AWESOME and get a discount on your order • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at linkedin.com/beawesome • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Zach Mercurio reveals the hidden epidemic that’s plaguing the workplace—and what we can do about it. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The root of disengagement and quiet quitting 2) How to help others feel valued in just 30 seconds 3) The questions that help people feel seen Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1083 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT GINO —  Zach Mercurio is a researcher, leadership development facilitator, and speaker specializing in purposeful leadership, mattering, and meaningful work. He advises leaders in organizations worldwide on practices for building cultures that promote well-being, motivation, and high performance.  Mercurio holds a PhD in organizational learning, performance, and change and serves as one of Simon Sinek's Optimist Instructors, teaching a top-rated course on creating mattering at work. His previous book is The Invisible Leader. • Book: The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance • Study: “The Lived Experience of Meaningful Work in a Stigmatized Occupation: A Descriptive Phenomenological Inquiry” • LinkedIn: Zach Mercurio • Website: ZachMercurio.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Study: “Human Workplace Index: The Price of Invisibility” from Workhuman • Study: “Age, Perceptions of Mattering, and Allostatic Load” by John Taylor, Michael J. McFarland, and Dawn C. Carr • Study:  “Undervaluing Gratitude: Expressers Misunderstand the Consequences of Showing Appreciation” by Amit Kumar and Nicholas Epley • Study: “It's not all about me: motivating hand hygiene among health care professionals by focusing on patients” by Adam Grant and David A. Hofmann • Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl • Past episode: 500: Building Unshakeable Self-Esteem and Confidence with Victor Cheng • Past episode: 972: Amy Edmondson on How to Fail Well — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Plaud.ai. Use the code AWESOME and get a discount on your order • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at linkedin.com/beawesome • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gino Wickman reveals how high achievers can find inner peace while still maintaining their drive. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The foundational disciplines that lead to inner peace 2) How to teach your ego to chill 3) Why to shift to thinking in 10-year timeframes Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1082 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT GINO —  Gino Wickman is a renowned entrepreneur, speaker, coach, teacher, and author, best known for founding EOS Worldwide and creating the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®), a comprehensive framework that has impacted over 250,000 businesses worldwide. Gino is also the author of the award winning, best-selling book, Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business, along with seven other books.  Gino is deeply committed to helping entrepreneurs achieve their vision. Through his books, coaching, and the EOS® framework, he has equipped hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurial business leaders with the tools and insights needed to get everything they want from their business and life. The five pieces of content that Gino created helps entrepreneurs and leaders wherever they are on their journey—from start up to sale to inner peace. • Book: Shine: How Looking Inward Is the Key to Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom • Free chapter: HOW LOOKING INWARD IS THE KEY TO UNLOCKING TRUE Freedom • Website: GinoWickman.com • Website: The10Disciplines.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Study: “Just think: The challenges of the disengaged mind” by Timothy D. Wilson et al. • Book: Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by David Hawkins — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Plaud.ai. Use the code AWESOME and get a discount on your order • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at linkedin.com/beawesome • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andrew Palmer discusses what to do when others take credit for your ideas. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why no one benefits from credit stealing—including the stealer 2) The unintentional ways people steal credit 3) Why crediting others makes you more credible Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1081 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ANDREW —  Andrew Palmer writes the Bartleby column on the workplace, and is the host of “Boss Class”, The Economist’s limited-season podcast on management. He was formerly Britain editor, executive editor, business-affairs editor, head of the data team, Americas editor, finance editor and banking correspondent, having joined The Economist as management correspondent in February 2007. • Article: "The Behavior That Annoyed His Colleagues More Than Any Other" • Podcast: Boss Class • Website: The Economist — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Study: “Hey, Boss, Please Share! An Exploitative Perspective on Supervisor Idea Credit Taking and Employees’ Reactions” by Dan Ni et al. • Study: “Dual-promotion: Bragging Better by Promoting Peers” by Eric VanEpps, Einav Hart, and Maurice E. Schweitzer • Study: “When expressing pride makes people seem less competent” by Rebecca Schaumberg • Study: “How damaging is shouting ‘Fire’ in a crowded theatre?” by Joshua S. Gans • Book: Middlemarch by George Eliot — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Plaud.ai. Use the code AWESOME and get a discount on your order • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at linkedin.com/beawesome • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Sunita Sah reveals the dangers of compliance and offers strategies for building the skill of defiance. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The powerful force that makes saying no so difficult 2) How to disagree while still being a team player 3) A super sentence to make defiance easier Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1080 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT SUNITA —  Sunita Sah is a national bestselling author, an award-winning professor at Cornell University and an expert in organizational psychology. She leads groundbreaking research on influence, authority, compliance, and defiance. A trained physician, she practiced medicine in the United Kingdom and worked as a management consultant for the pharmaceutical industry. She currently teaches executives, leaders, and students in healthcare and business. Dr. Sah is a sought-after international speaker and consultant, advisor to government agencies, and former Commissioner of the National Commission on Forensic Science. Her multidisciplinary research and analyses have been widely published in leading academic journals and media entities including The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Harvard Business Review, and Scientific American. She lives with her husband and son in New York. • Book: Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes • Study: “Kicking Yourself: Going Against Your Inclinations Leads to Greater Feelings of Control and Culpability” with Kaitlin Woolley • Website: SunitaSah.com • Substack: Defiant by Design • Instagram: @drsunitasah • LinkedIn: Dr. Sunita Sah — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Study: Obedience to Authority: An Experimental View (Perennial Classics) by Stanley Milgram • Book: Animal Farm by George Orwell • Study: Stanley Milgram Shock Experiment — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Plaud.ai. Use the code AWESOME and get a discount on your order • Rula. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at Rula.com/Awesome • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at linkedin.com/beawesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Britt Andreatta explains the neuroscience behind why we resist change and what all levels of the organization can do to handle it better. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How and why our brains resist change 2) How to actually get people on board with change 3) How leaders unknowingly alienate people with change Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1079 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT BRITT —  Dr. Britt Andreatta is an internationally recognized thought leader who uses her background in leadership, neuroscience, psychology, and education to create science-based solutions for today’s workplace challenges. Britt is the CEO of Brain Aware Training and former CLO for Lynda.com (now LinkedIn Learning). She has over 10 million views worldwide of her online courses and is the author of several best-selling books on the brain science of success including Wired to Grow, Wired to Resist, Wired to Connect, and Wired to Become. She recently won the 2024 Thought Leader of the Year by the Association for Talent Development. She is frequently named a “Top 10 Influencer” and regularly consults with organizations on leadership development and learning strategy. • Book: Wired to Resist: The Brain Science of Why Change Fails and a New Model for Driving Success • Book: Wired to Become: The Brain Science of Finding Your Purpose, Creating Meaningful Work, and Achieving Your Potential • Book: Wired to Connect: The Brain Science of Teams and a New Model for Creating Collaboration and Inclusion • Company: Brain Aware Training  • LinkedIn: Britt Andreatta • Podcast: The Brain Aware Podcast  • Website: BrittAndreatta.com  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Study: “Headspace & Ericsson”  • Study: “Does Rejection Hurt? An fMRI Study of Social Exclusion” by Naomi I. Eisenberger, Matthew Lieberman, and Kipling D. Williams — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Plaud.ai. Use the code AWESOME and get a discount on your order • Rula. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at Rula.com/Awesome • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at linkedin.com/beawesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Richard Medcalf gets to the heart of why so many high achievers get stuck—and offers a transformative solution for reaching the next level. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why strategy alone won’t get you to the next level 2) The signs you’re playing too safe or slow 3) The bold reframe that leads to a more meaningful life Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1078 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT RICHARD —  Richard Medcalf describes himself as "what you get if you were to put a McKinsey consultant, a slightly unorthodox pastor and an entrepreneur into a blender". He is the founder of Xquadrant, which helps elite leaders reinvent their 'success formula' and multiply their impact. His personal clients include CEOs of billion-dollar corporations, successful serial entrepreneurs, and the founders of tech 'unicorns'. Richard has advised the C-Suite for over 25 years. After a Masters at Oxford University, where he came top in his year, he joined a premier strategy consultancy and later became the youngest-ever Partner. He then spent 11 years at tech giant Cisco in an elite team reporting to the CEO. Richard is bi-national English/French, lives near Paris, and is happily married and the proud father of two. He has an insatiable love for spicy food and the electric guitar. • Book: Making TIME for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful • Book: The 10X Reckoning: Why great leaders get stuck, play small, or go slow—and how to ignite your life’s greatest work  • Free digital version: The 10X Reckoning • LinkedIn: Richard Medcalf  • Podcast: The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast • Website: XQuadrant.com  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Article: “ChatGPT May Be Eroding Critical Thinking Skills, According to a New MIT Study” by Andrew R. Chow • Study: “Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing Task” by Natalia Kosmyna et al.  • App: Streaks • Past episode: 867: How to Stop Being Busy and Start Being Strategic with Richard Medcalf • Past episode: 1000th Episode Special!  — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Plaud.ai. Use the code AWESOME and get a discount on your order • Rula. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at Rula.com/Awesome • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at linkedin.com/beawesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ruth Milligan reveals the fundamental habits that drastically improve your speaking. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The best way to improve at speaking—and why most don’t do it 2) The foundational communication principles for better speaking 3) How to stop saying “um” and other filler words Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1077 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT RUTH —  RUTH MILLIGAN is the founder of Articulation, a communications training and coaching firm. In her over 35 years of wide-ranging experience, she also founded and curated TEDxColumbus, one of the longest running TEDx programs in the world. She is a proud mom, quilter, and pickleball player.   • Book: The Motivated Speaker: Six Principles to Unlock your Communication Potential • Website: TheMotivatedSpeaker.com  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Study: “Threshold concepts and troublesome knowledge: Linkages to ways of thinking and practising within the disciplines” by J.H.F. Meyer and Ray Land  • Study: “The perception and passage of time during public speaking” by Efthymia Lamprou, Georgia Koupriza, and Argiro Vatakis  • Book: Several Short Sentences About Writing by Verlyn Klinkenborg  • Past episode: 001: Communicating with Inspiration and Clarity with Mawi Asgedom  — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Plaud.ai. Use the code AWESOME and get a discount on your order • Rula. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at Rula.com/Awesome • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at linkedin.com/beawesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Litton reveals his mindsets and questions that effortlessly deepen relationships. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why questions are your relationship superpower 2) The magic questions that get people to open up 3) Why to ask the scary questions Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1076 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MIKE —  Mike has over 33 years of experience in real estate, finance, and investing! He is passionate about being a father, a teacher, a Realtor, an investor, and a leader!  Mike is currently a broker associate, podcast host, mortgage loan originator, coach, entrepreneur, investor and adjunct instructor real estate.  His podcast, The Mike Litton Experience has been listened to over 3,350,000 times. It is heard in 64 countries world wide. Has over 342 episodes and has an impactful listening percentage of 82%. All in less than two years!   • LinkedIn: Mike Litton • Podcast: "The Mike Litton Experience"  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Study: "Disclosing information about the self is intrinsically rewarding" by Diana Tamir and Jason Mitchell  • Study: Mehrabian’s 7-38-55 Communication Model: It’s More Than Words  • Book: Nobody Is Coming to Save You: A Green Beret's Guide to Getting Big Sh*t Done by Scott Mann  • Simpsons Episode: "Aw twenty dollars? I wanted a peanut!" The Simpsons  — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Plaud.ai. Use the code AWESOME and get a discount on your order • Rula. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at Rula.com/Awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kathy Oneto offers a sustainable path to achieving your goals in work and in life. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The major myths surrounding ambition 2) How to overcome inertia to achieve your goals 3) How to keep your energy up for the long term Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1075 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT KATHY —  Kathy Oneto is a consultant, facilitator, and coach who is passionate about helping ambitious organizations, teams, and individuals explore how to live and work differently for more success, satisfaction, and sustainability. She is the founder and podcast host of Sustainable Ambition and is author of the book Sustainable Ambition: How to Prioritize What Matters to Thrive in Life and Work (June 2025). She helps people get more from work and life without sacrificing their joy or ease.   • Book: Sustainable Ambition: How to Prioritize What Matters to Thrive in Life and Work • LinkedIn: Kathy Oneto • Podcast: Sustainable Ambition • Website: SustainableAmbition.com  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Study: “Case study: what happened when we took a break at Slack” by Elizabeth Sarasohn • Study: “The Benefits of Frequent Positive Affect: Does Happiness Lead to Success?” by Sonja Lyubomirsky, Laura King, and Ed Diener • Book: The 3.3 Rule: The New Workday Standard of Creating More by Working Less by John Briggs • Book: What You Are Looking For Is in the Library: A Novel by Michiko Aoyama • Book: A Psalm for the Wild-Built: A Monk and Robot Book (Monk & Robot, 1) by Becky Chambers  • Book: A Prayer for the Crown-Shy: A Monk and Robot Book (Monk & Robot, 2) by Becky Chambers  • Onion Article: Man's Utter Failure In Life A Bit Of A Sore Spot  — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Plaud.ai. Use the code AWESOME and get a discount on your order • Rula. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at Rula.com/Awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Joshua N. Weiss discusses the major misconceptions surrounding negotiations—and offers five steps to build your confidence and resilience as a negotiator. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The big negotiation mistake most people make 2) The mental reframe that helps you negotiate better 3) The five-step strategy to reviving stalled negotiations Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1074 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JOSH —  Dr. Joshua N. Weiss is a renowned negotiation and conflict resolution and leadership expert. As a Senior Fellow at the Harvard Negotiation Project and co-founder of the Global Negotiation Initiative at Harvard University, Dr. Weiss brings unparalleled expertise to his field. He also directs the MS in Leadership and Negotiation program at Bay Path University and runs a private consulting firm, offering tailored negotiation and conflict resolution, and leadership solutions for businesses, organizations, international entities, governments, and individuals.   • Book: Getting Back to the Table: 5 Steps to Reviving Stalled Negotiations • Book: The Book of Real-World Negotiations: Successful Strategies From Business, Government, and Daily Life • Study: “Trajectories Toward Peace: Mediator Sequencing Strategies in Intractable Communal Conflicts” • Website: JoshuaNWeiss.com  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In by William Ury and Robert Fisher • Book: Negotiating the Nonnegotiable: How to Resolve Your Most Emotionally Charged Conflicts by Daniel Shapiro • Book: The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell  • Book: Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell  • Book: David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm Gladwell  • Book: Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering by Malcolm Gladwell — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Plaud.ai. Use the code AWESOME and get a discount on your order • Rula. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at Rula.com/Awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shira Gill shares minimalist strategies for reducing both physical and mental clutter. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The hidden costs of clutter 2) Why organizing tools won’t help you—and what will 3) The easiest way to make your space feel less overwhelming Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1073 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT SHIRA —  Shira Gill is a world-renowned organizing expert and the bestselling author of three books: Minimalista, Organized Living, and LifeStyled. She’s a sought-after expert for media outlets and has been featured by Good Morning America, The Wall Street Journal, TIME, People, Forbes, goop, Architectural Digest, Oprah Daily, Vogue, and The New York Times. Her popular newsletter The Life Edit inspires readers from all 50 states and 150 countries.   • Book: LifeStyled: Your Guide to a More Organized & Intentional Life  • Book: Minimalista: Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Better Home, Wardrobe, and Life  • Book: Organized Living: Solutions and Inspiration for Your Home [A Home Organization Book]  • Instagram: @shiragill  • Newsletter: “The Life Edit”  • Website: ShiraGill.com  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: No New Things: A Radically Simple 30-Day Guide to Saving Money, the Planet, and Your Sanity by Ashlee Piper • Past episode: 327: Unclog Your Brain through Unfocusing with Dr. Srini Pillay • Past episode: 782: How to Overcome Distraction through Minimalism with Joshua Becker — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Plaud.ai. Use the code AWESOME and get a discount on your order • Rula. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at Rula.com/Awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tania Katan reveals tricks for turning daily drudgery into opportunities for innovation. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why creativity can be an antidote to burnout 2) How to find inspiration in the everyday 3) Creative hacks to make meetings more human and engaging Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1072 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT TANIA —  Tania Katan is a global transformational speaker, award-winning author, and co-creator of the viral social impact campaign #ItWasNeverADress; a movement that has inspired over 100 million people to see, hear, and celebrate creativity and diversity. Her visionary way of formulating ideas led to her award-winning book, Creative Trespassing: How to Put the Spark and Joy Back into Your Work and Life (Penguin Random House),  as well as the award-winning memoir, My One Night Stand With Cancer (Alyson Books). Katan is highly sought after to teach people and companies how to generate unlimited creative breakthroughs in less overtly creative industries, work cultures, and lives. Some of the organizations and major conferences impacted by her talks and workshops include: CiscoLive!, Expedia, Amazon, Talks at Google, Etsy, TED Talks, American Express, and more.   • Book: Creative Trespassing: How to Put the Spark and Joy Back into Your Work and Life  • Website: TaniaKatan.com  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: Speak and Grow Rich: Revised and Updated by Dottie Walters • Book: When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chodron — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Plaud.ai. Use the code AWESOME and get a discount on your order • Rula. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at Rula.com/Awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marc Zao-Sanders reveals the key to breaking the cycle of overwhelm with a power tool that makes a huge difference. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to prune your to-do list effectively 2) How to use timeboxing to plan your day with intention 3) The art of choosing breaks Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1071 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MARC —  Marc Zao-Sanders is the CEO and co-founder of filtered.com, a learning tech company. He regularly writes about algorithms, learning and productivity in Scientific American, Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review. He has followed the practice of timeboxing for over ten years. He lives in London.  • Book: Timeboxing: The Power of Doing One Thing at a Time by Marc Zao-Sanders  • Podcast: The ADHD Skills Lab Harvard Business Review Article: "How Timeboxing Works and Why It Will Make You More Productive" • LinkedIn: Marc Zao-Sanders  • Website: MarcZaoSanders.com  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Study: "Implementation Intentions and Goal Pursuit" by Peter M. Gollwitzer and Veronika Brandstätter  • Article: “To-Do Lists Don't Work” by Daniel Markovitz • Book: The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand • Book: The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan • Book: Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time by Brian Tracy • Book: Winning the Week: How To Plan A Successful Week, Every Week by Demir Bentley • Past episode: 038: Establishing the Essential with Greg McKeown • Past episode: 080: Finding and Doing the One Thing with Jay Papasan • Past episode: 2024 GREATS: 935: The Five Steps to Winning Every Week with Demir Bentley — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Plaud.ai. Use the code AWESOME and get a discount on your order • Rula. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at Rula.com/Awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Skye Waterson shares ADHD-friendly approaches to productivity that any professional can apply. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The quickest way to shorten your to-do list 2) How to stop overthinking and make a decision 3) How to make hard tasks more fun Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1070 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT SKYE —  Skye Waterson is an ADHD strategist, coach, and founder of Unconventional Organisation, helping entrepreneurs and executives stay focused, build consistent revenue, and scale—without burnout. With 82K+ engaged professionals following her work, she shares ADHD-friendly strategies for sustainable success.  After her ADHD diagnosis during her PhD, she realized traditional productivity advice didn’t work for her. So, she developed strategies to help entrepreneurs and executives cut through distractions and focus on what matters, build ADHD-friendly systems for consistency, scale sustainably without exhaustion, and lead with confidence and regain control over their time.  • Instagram: Unconventional Organisation  • Podcast: The ADHD Skills Lab  • Website: UnconventionalOrganisation.com  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • App: Freedom  • App: Miro  • App: Notion  • Study: Dopamine transfer deficit: a neurobiological theory of altered reinforcement mechanisms in ADHD  • Author: Naval Ravikant  — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Plaud.ai. Use the code AWESOME and get a discount on your order See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Emily Kasriel reveals how to build powerful connections with anyone through her eight-step listening process. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why every professional needs to master listening 2) A demo of the listening approach 3) How one question leads to deeper conversations Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1069 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT EMILY —  Emily Kasriel has had a distinguished career at the BBC for over two decades including roles as an award-winning journalist, editor and media executive. She developed the Deep Listening approach as a Senior Visiting Research Fellow at King’s College Policy Institute in London, drawing on her experience as an accredited executive coach and workplace mediator.  Previously, she’s been a Visiting Fellow at Said Business School at Oxford University, and a Senior Advisor to the Skoll Foundation. An MA graduate of the University of Oxford and Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs (as a Rotary International Fellow), she lives in London. An academic paper demonstrating the impact of Kasriel’s Deep Listening approach has just been published (Feb 2025) by the Journal of Applied Social Psychology.  • Book: Deep Listening: Transform Your Relationships with Family, Friends, and Foes―Transformational Communication, Listening, and Empathy Through an 8-Step Method  • Research: “Deep Listening Training to Bridge Divides: Fostering Attitudinal Change through Intimacy and Self-Insight” with F. K. Tia Moin, Guy Itzchakov, and Netta Weinstein • LinkedIn: Emily Kasriel • Website: EmilyKasriel.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Research: “Silence is golden: Extended silence, deliberative mindset, and value creation in negotiation.” by Jared Curhan, et al. • Book: On Becoming A Person: A Therapist's View on Psychotherapy, Humanistic Psychology, and the Path to Personal Growth by Carl Rogers • Book: The Examined Life: How We Lose and Find Ourselves by Stephen Grosz • Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Plaud.ai. Use the code AWESOME and get a discount on your order See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Molly Tschang shares how to turn difficult conversations into opportunities to build connections and relationships. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The preamble that helps your feedback land well 2) How to say no while still being a team player 3) What to do when you disagree with the majority Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1068 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MOLLY —  Molly Tschang, founder of Abella Consulting and Say It Skillfully® Inc., empowers senior management teams to Win as One. With expertise in over 80 mergers and acquisitions, she has guided executives through the intricate human dynamics of transformational change and growth. Molly helps leaders cultivate mutual commitment, enabling them to excel in complex, high-stakes environments. Through Say It Skillfully, she equips individuals at all levels with the skills to communicate effectively and authentically. Her mission: to empower everyone to be seen, heard, and understood—especially when tackling their most critical challenges.  • Book: Say It Skillfully: Speak Up. Make Your Words Matter. Win Together  • Free audio book: The Me-You-We Framework  • Website: SayItSkillfully.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: I Am: Escape Distractions, Unlock Your Imagination & Unleash Your Potential by Bruce Kasanoff and Amy Blaschka • Book: Meditations: The Timeless Wisdom of Marcus Aurelius on Stoicism and Self-Mastery by Marcus Aurelius — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Emily Falk reveals the hidden science behind how we make decisions—and how we can harness that to make more fulfilling choices. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to make doing hard things easier  2) The one belief that’s limiting your possibilities  3) How to disarm resistance to change Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1067 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT EMILY —  Emily Falk, author of the upcoming book What We Value, is a professor of communication, psychology, and marketing at the University of Pennsylvania and the vice dean of the Annenberg School for Communication, where she directs the Communication Neuroscience Lab and the Climate Communication Division of the Annenberg Public Policy Center.  Falk is an expert in the science of behavior change. Her award-winning research uses tools from psychology, neuroscience, and communication to examine what makes messages persuasive, why and how ideas spread, and what makes people effective communicators.  In What We Value, Falk illustrates how we can transform our relationship with the daily decisions that define our lives—opening pathways to make more purposeful, fulfilling choices; more successfully change our behavior; and influence others to see differently—by thinking like neuroscientists.  • Book: What We Value: The Neuroscience of Choice and Change  • Study: “Self-affirmation alters the brain's response to health messages and subsequent behavior change”  • LinkedIn: Emily Falk • Website: FalkLab.org — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Study: “Decoding the neural representation of self and person knowledge with multivariate pattern analysis and data‐driven approaches” by Dylan D. Wagner, Robert S Chavez, and Timothy W. Broom  • Study: “Neural responses to elements of a web-based smoking cessation program” by Hannah Faye Chua, et al. • Term: Mental contrasting with implementation intentions (MCII) • Researcher: Sebastian Speer • Book: By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream by Dan Grunfield • Book: How to Stand Up to a Dictator: The Fight for Our Future by Maria Ressa • Past episode: 664: Dr. Robert Cialdini on How to Persuade with the 7 Universal Principles of Influence — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tasha Eurich shares why pushing through sometimes isn’t enough–and how to bounce back stronger than ever. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The hidden costs of “grit gaslighting”  2) How to know when you’ve hit your “resilience ceiling”  3) The three needs that unlocks the best version of yourself Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1066 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT TASHA —  Dr. Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist, researcher, and New York Times best-selling author (Shatterproof, Insight, Bankable Leadership).  She helps people thrive in a changing world by becoming the best of who they are and what they do. With a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Tasha is the principal of The Eurich Group, a boutique consultancy that helps successful executives succeed when the stakes are high.  As an author and sought-after speaker in the self-improvement space, Tasha is a candid yet compassionate voice. Pairing her scientific grounding with 20+ years of experience on the corporate front lines, she reveals the often-surprising secrets to success and fulfillment in the 21st century.  • Book: Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And Why Resilience Alone Isn’t Enough)  • Quiz: The Resilience Ceiling Quiz  • Website: TashaEurich.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Adam Grant  • Book: Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness by Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson  • Book: Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin  • Book: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald  • Study: Need Crafting • Website: World Uncertainty Index  • Past episode: 1065: Harvard’s Stress Expert Shares Top Resilience Tools with Dr. Aditi Nerurkar — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome  • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.