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745: How to Handle Bad Bosses and Toxic Coworkers with Tessa West from 2022-02-24T06:30

Tessa West addresses the seven common types of jerks at work–and how to deal with them effectively. 


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744: Mastering the Skill of Confidence with Nate Zinsser from 2022-02-21T06:30

Nate Zinsser reveals practices that athletes and military cadets use to overcome pressure and build the confidence to perform anytime and anywhere.  


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743: How to Achieve and Flourish in the New World of Work with Keith Ferrazzi from 2022-02-17T10:03:27

Keith Ferrazzi reveals fresh best practices for working and leading in the post-COVID world of work.  


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742: How to Break Bad Habits and Make Good Habits Stick with Wendy Wood from 2022-02-10T06:30

Wendy Wood reveals recent science behind habit formation and how you can use it to reshape your own behavior. 


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741: How to Stop Struggling and Start Thriving with Nataly Kogan from 2022-02-07T06:30

Nataly Kogan shares how to become the boss of your own brain and beat the negativity bias. 


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740: How to Reclaim Your Time and Calendar with Rick Pastoor from 2022-02-03T06:30

Rick Pastoor shares his tried and tested strategies for beating the calendar overwhelm so you can get back to what matters. 


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739: Greater Happiness and Success through the Principles of Influence with Brian Ahearn from 2022-01-31T04:30

Brian discusses how influence really boils down to investing in people. 


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738: How to Get Inspired and Be Inspiring with Alise Cortez from 2022-01-27T19:30

Alise Cortez reveals what sets apart inspirational leaders, and how you can become one yourself. 


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737: How to Make Decisions Smarter and Faster with Ralph Keeney from 2022-01-24T21:30:31

Ralph Keeney reveals his simple process for making wiser decisions. 


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1) The three steps to making better decisions&nbs...

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736: The Surprising Problem-Solving Insights from Art with Amy Herman from 2022-01-20T06:30

Amy Herman reveals the surprising framework agencies like the FBI, NATO, and Interpol have used to solve their most intricate problems. 


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735: Cultivating the Mindset of Motivated and Successful People with Jim Cathcart from 2022-01-17T04:30

Legendary speaker Jim Cathcart shares powerful wisdom for overcoming the self-limiting beliefs that keep us from thriving in work and life. 


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734: How to Train Your Mind to Focus and Handle Distractions Better with Dr. Amishi Jha from 2022-01-13T06:30

Dr. Amishi Jha shares the results of her research to provide a simple solution to improve your focus. 


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733: How to Keep Growing Over Your Whole Career with Whitney Johnson from 2022-01-10T06:30

Whitney Johnson shares key science behind learning and growth so you can continue growing your skills smartly over the long haul. 


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732: How Aspiring Leaders Can Succeed Today with Clay Scroggins from 2022-01-06T06:30

Clay Scroggins lays out how leadership is rapidly changing and what aspiring leaders can do to adapt and succeed. 


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731: How to Harness Motivation…According to Science with Ayelet Fishbach from 2022-01-03T06:30

Ayelet Fishbach reveals insights into motivation to help you achieve your goals. 


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730: How Leaders Can Succeed by Mastering the Eight Paradoxes of Effective Leaders with Dr. Tim Elmore from 2021-12-23T06:30

Dr. Tim Elmore sheds light on the eight paradoxes the leaders of today must embrace to more effectively inspire and connect with their teams. 


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729: A Veteran Broadcaster’s Top Tips for Great Listening and Speaking with Jane Hanson from 2021-12-20T06:30

Emmy-award-winning journalist Jane Hanson shares the secrets of communicating like the pros. 


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728: Uncovering the Hidden Elements that Influence Decisions with Eric Johnson from 2021-12-16T06:30

Professor Eric Johnson shares compelling research revealing the tiny factors that have a huge impact on what we (and others!) end up choosing. 


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727: How to Start Something New and See it Through with Michael Bungay Stanier from 2021-12-13T06:30

Michael Bungay Stanier shares his three-step process for starting and achieving your most ambitious goals. 


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726: Developing the Mind of a Champion and Leader with Dr. Jim Afremow from 2021-12-09T06:30

Dr. Jim Afremow reveals the secrets of how top performers prepare themselves mentally to succeed. 


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725: How to Master Your Attention, To-Do List and Inbox with Maura Thomas from 2021-12-06T06:30

Productivity expert Maura Thomas reveals strategies for increasing your productivity and truly making an impact. 


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724: How to Master Your Executive Presence with Muriel Wilkins from 2021-12-02T07:38:29

Muriel Wilkins dispels myths surrounding executive presence and shows you how you can develop your own, no matter what your role is. 


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723: The Crucial Perspectives of Effective Leaders with Daniel Harkavy from 2021-11-29T06:30

Daniel Harkavy walks through his proven framework for elevating your leadership. 


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722: How to Hire and Get Hired Masterfully with Lou Adler from 2021-11-22T04:30

Seasoned recruiter Lou Adler shares insights from his decades of professional experience to help you hire and/or get hired. 


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721: How to Balance Caregiving with Your Career with Liz O’Donnell from 2021-11-18T06:30

Liz O’Donnell shares her tips on how to deal with the stresses of taking care of your aging parents while managing your career. 


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720: Navigating the Great Resignation with Dr. David Rock from 2021-11-15T06:30

Dr. David Rock shares strategies to help both employees and employers come out of the Great Resignation feeling more satisfied. 


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719: Liz Wiseman reveals the Five Practices of Indispensable, High-Impact Players from 2021-11-11T06:30

Liz Wiseman uncovers the small, but impactful practices of exceptional performers. 


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1) Why it’s okay to not be working on what...

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718: How to Fearlessly Negotiate to Get More of What You Want with Dr. Victoria Medvec from 2021-11-08T06:30

Dr. Victoria Medvec offers her top strategies for greater confidence in asking for–and getting– what you want. 


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717: How Logical and Sensitive Professionals Work Best Together with Devora Zack from 2021-11-04T06:30

Devora Zack shares approaches to understand a key personality trait–in yourself and others–so thinkers and feelers can thrive together at work. 


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716: How to Save Your Career without Leaving Your Job with Darcy Eikenberg from 2021-11-01T06:30

Darcy Eikenberg offers solutions for turning your job around when you feel like quitting. 


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715: How to Find and Stay in Your Genius Zone with Laura Garnett from 2021-10-28T06:30

Laura Garnett reveals her simple methodology for tapping into your genius and making any job more fulfilling. 


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714: How to Find Success and Purpose with Tanya Dalton from 2021-10-25T06:30

Productivity expert Tanya Dalton lays out the daily steps for a more successful and purposeful life and career. 


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713: Accomplishing More with Fewer Hours: Insights on Productivity, Rest, and the 40-Hour Work Week with Joe Sanok from 2021-10-21T06:30

Joe Sanok shares compelling research on how we can achieve more by working fewer hours. 


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712: How to Turn Pressure into Power with Dane Jensen from 2021-10-18T06:30

Dane Jensen shares powerful tactics for staying calm and confident in the face of pressure. 


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711: Speaking with Calm and Confidence with Patricia Stark from 2021-10-14T06:30

Patricia Stark shares key strategies for developing the calm and confidence to shine under any spotlight. 


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710: How to Regain Control of Your Time, Energy, and Priorities with Carey Nieuwhof from 2021-10-11T06:30

Author and podcaster Carey Nieuwhof talks about how we're all living at an unsustainable pace and how to combat burnout through better energy management. 


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709: The Eight Superpowers You Need to Thrive in Change with April Rinne from 2021-10-07T06:30

April Rinne reveals eight key skills that prepare us to thrive in a world of constant, relentless change. 


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708: The 7 Steps to Winning Others’ Support with Suneel Gupta from 2021-10-04T06:30

Suneel Gupta walks through his 7 steps for becoming “backable”--worthy of others backing your ideas. 


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707: Amy Edmondson on How to Build Thriving Teams with Psychological Safety from 2021-09-30T06:30

Amy Edmondson shares how to boost psychological safety and high performance. 


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1) Why the average non-toxic organization is sti...

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706: Building the Skills to Prevent, Manage, and Resolve Conflict with Jeremy Pollack from 2021-09-27T06:30

Jeremy Pollack shares how to prevent conflict from ruining your relationships. 


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705: Helping Others Change in Four Steps with Peter Bregman and Howie Jacobson from 2021-09-23T06:30

Peter Bregman and Howie Jacobson break down their simple four-step process for encouraging others to change. 


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704: How to Achieve Lasting Success by Thinking Long-Term with Dorie Clark from 2021-09-20T06:30

Dorie Clark reveals the critical skills that help us think long-term and set ourselves up for future success. 


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703: How to Find the Work that Sparks You and Makes You Come Alive with Jonathan Fields (Host of Good Life Project Podcast) from 2021-09-16T06:30

Jonathan Fields discusses how to spark meaning, fulfillment, and joy in your work by aligning with your Sparketype. 


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702: Building the Courage to Speak Up and Stand Out at Work with Jim Detert from 2021-09-13T06:30

Jim Detert discusses how to build your courage to stand out and influence. 


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701: How to Get People to Say Yes through the Power of Persuasion with Vanessa Bohns from 2021-09-09T06:30

Vanessa Bohns talks about how all of us have hidden influence and how we can use it effectively. 


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700: How to Make Your Anxiety Work For You with Wendy Suzuki from 2021-09-06T06:30

Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki talks about how you can leverage your anxiety to solve problems and boost your well-being. 


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699: Redefining Success for More Fulfilling Days with Brad Stulberg from 2021-09-02T06:30

Brad Stulberg discusses the fundamental mindset shift that helps us feel more fulfilled every day. 


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698: How to Grow Your Career Faster through Reading with Jeff Brown (Host of the Read to Lead Podcast) from 2021-08-30T06:30

Jeff Brown breaks down how to make the most of the one habit that puts you ahead in your career: reading. 


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697: How to Make Your Point and Communicate Like a Leader with Joel Schwartzberg from 2021-08-26T06:30

Joel Schwartzberg walks through how to sharpen your communication to maximize your impact. 


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696: How to Separate Truth from Bullsh*t for Smarter Decisions with John V. Petrocelli from 2021-08-23T06:30

John V. Petrocelli discusses the communicative perils of bullsh*t—and what you can do to stop it. 


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695: How to Take Risks Confidently with Sukhinder Singh Cassidy from 2021-08-19T06:30

Sukhinder Singh Cassidy shares valuable insight on how to take smarter, more calculated risks with confidence. 


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694: How to Make Your Voice Heard with Connson Locke from 2021-08-16T06:30

Connson Locke reveals the factors that get people to sit up and take notice. 


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693: Building Better Relationships through Validation with Michael Sorensen from 2021-08-12T06:30

Michael Sorensen demonstrates the simple superpower that vastly improves our relationships: validation. 


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692: How to Optimize Teams and Drive Engagement Using Data with Mike Zani from 2021-08-09T06:30

Mike Zani shares data-driven approaches to improving your team’s performance. 


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691: How to Listen Like You Mean It with Ximena Vengoechea from 2021-08-05T06:30

Ximena Vengoechea breaks down the formula for effective listening. 


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690: How to Get Luckier and Create Serendipity with Christian Busch from 2021-08-02T06:30

Christian Busch reveals how to create good luck. 


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689: How Introverts Win at Work with Jennifer Kahnweiler from 2021-07-29T06:30

Jennifer Kahnweiler debunks pervasive myths about introversion and explains how introverts can flourish at work. 


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688: How to Develop Your Emotional Intelligence with Robin Hills from 2021-07-26T06:30

Robin Hills provides expert tips for enhancing your emotional intelligence for better results at work. 


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687: How to Combat Stress and Prioritize Your Wellbeing with Naz Beheshti from 2021-07-22T06:30

Executive wellness coach Naz Beheshti offers her top tips on how to take your well-being into your own hands. 


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686: How to Make Your Next Career Move Your Best Move with Kimberly Cummings from 2021-07-19T06:30

Kimberly Cummings shares her top tips on how to make career transitions easier. 


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685: How to Manage Conflict and Work Peacefully in Virtual Teams with John Riordan from 2021-07-15T06:30

John Riordan shares practical strategies for overcoming the unique challenges of conflict among virtual teams. 


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684: Achieving More by Tapping into the Science of Less with Leidy Klotz from 2021-07-12T06:30

Leidy Klotz reveals how to access the untapped potential of subtraction to make work and life more efficient. 


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683: How to Break Free from Negative Self-talk and Chatter with Ethan Kross from 2021-07-08T06:30

Ethan Kross breaks down the science behind negative self-talk and how to change the way you engage with your inner voice. 


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682: How to Boost Your Results Through Extreme Productivity with Robert Pozen from 2021-07-05T06:30

Robert Pozen shares his key tips for effective prioritization and how you can make meetings easier. 


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681: How to Achieve Greatness without Talent or Hard Work with Ron Friedman from 2021-07-01T06:30

Ron Friedman provides a third path to greatness through reverse engineering. 


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680: Becoming Unstoppable in the Face of Chaos, Crisis, and Change with Gina Osborn from 2021-06-28T06:30

Former FBI Special Agent Gina Osborn reveals her top tips for masterfully dealing with the difficulties of chaos, crises, and changes. 


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679: How to Become an Everyday Innovator and Unleash Your Creativity with Josh Linkner from 2021-06-24T06:30

Josh Linkner breaks down the habits of great innovators and how you can become a great innovator in your own right. 


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678: How to Win Trust and Connect Masterfully with Riaz Meghji from 2021-06-21T06:30

Riaz Meghji reveals the key behaviors that lead to more meaningful connections. 


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677: Optimizing Your LinkedIn for Maximum Opportunities with Donna Serdula from 2021-06-17T06:30

Donna Serdula breaks down her four-point methodology for getting the most out of LinkedIn. 


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676: How to Craft and Deliver Compelling Presentations with Dr. Ethan Becker from 2021-06-14T06:30

Dr. Ethan Becker offers a practical guide to communicating more effectively in the workplace. 


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675: How to Boost Your Brain for Better Happiness&Performance with Eric Karpinski from 2021-06-10T06:30

Eric Karpinski reveals why investing in your happiness leads to better performance at work. 


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674: Nailing your Interview, Resume, and Negotiation FAST with Steve Dalton from 2021-06-07T06:30

Steve Dalton breaks down the most efficient path to landing your dream career. 


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1) How to answer the dreaded “Tell me about yo...

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673: Maximizing Wellbeing at Work with Gallup’s Dr. Jim Harter from 2021-06-03T06:30

Dr. Jim Harter shares the key practices that improve wellbeing at work.


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672: How to Ask For and Get What You Want with Heather Hansen from 2021-05-31T06:30

Trial attorney Heather Hansen shares the top ten tools from the courtroom to help you get what you want. 


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671: How to Make Change Happen Faster, Easier, and Better with Jake Jacobs from 2021-05-27T06:30

Jake Jacobs reveals why organizational change doesn’t have to be difficult and provides  key levers that make the difference. 


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670: The Four Keys to Leading Successful Virtual Teams with Darleen DeRosa from 2021-05-24T06:30

Darleen DeRosa discusses how to build top teams and deliver high-impact work while leading from a distance. 


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669: Making More Impact as a Middle Manager with Scott Mautz from 2021-05-20T06:30

Scott Mautz returns with best practices for leading up, down, and across your organization. 


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668: Making Work More Meaningful and Fulfilling through Mindfulness and Compassion with Scott Shute from 2021-05-17T06:30

LinkedIn’s Head of Mindfulness and Compassion Scott Shute discusses how to improve yourself and your work by practicing more mindfulness and compassion. 


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667: How to Cultivate Your Influence and Build Powerful Connections with Jon Levy from 2021-05-13T06:30

Jon Levy provides foundational principles for connecting better and building your influence. 


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666: How to Build Trust and Connection through Digital Body Language with Erica Dhawan from 2021-05-10T06:30

Leadership expert Erica Dhawan helps decode the new cues and signals that make up digital body language. 


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665: How to Make Lasting Change – According to Science – with Katy Milkman from 2021-05-06T06:30

Behavioral scientist and Wharton professor Katy Milkman reveals how behavioral science can help you make changes that stick. 


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664: Dr. Robert Cialdini on How to Persuade with the 7 Universal Principles of Influence from 2021-05-03T06:30

The Godfather of Influence, Dr. Robert Cialdini, reveals best- and worst-practices for deploying the seven universal principles of influence. 


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663: How to Stop Negative Self-talk, Beat Impostor Syndrome, and Feel Confident with Melody Wilding from 2021-04-29T06:30

Melody Wilding shares powerful strategies to stop overthinking and deal with your inner critic. 


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662: How to Build Resilient Teams to Beat Burnout with Paula Davis from 2021-04-26T06:30

Paula Davis discusses how teams can support each other to beat burnout and create a culture of resilience. 


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661: How to Connect Meaningfully with Susan McPherson from 2021-04-22T06:30

Susan McPherson shares her surefire method for building better connections. 


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1) The winning strategy to building connections&n...

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660: Finding More Success through More Failures with Jim Harshaw, Jr. (Host of the Success Through Failure Podcast) from 2021-04-19T06:30

Jim Harshaw Jr. explains how to overcome the fear of failure and use it as fuel to achieve more success. 


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659: How to Get More by Saying Less in Negotiations with Fotini Iconomopoulos from 2021-04-15T06:30

Fotini Iconomopoulos shares the unconventional negotiation approaches to help you get what you want out of work and life. 


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658: How to Fix Burnout and Beat Exhaustion, Stress, and Overwhelm with Dr. Jacinta Jimenez from 2021-04-12T06:30

Dr. Jacinta Jimenez breaks down what causes burnout and what we can do to prevent and fix it. 


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1) What most get wrong about bu...

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657: How to Stop Drifting and Start Directing Your Career&Life with Andy Storch from 2021-04-08T06:30

Andy Storch discusses why professionals often feel lost in their careers—and how you can find your direction. 


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1) Three mental...

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656: The Five Things that Leaders Do with Jim Kouzes from 2021-04-05T06:30

Jim Kouzes discusses how everyday professionals can make an impact regardless of their title, role, or setting. 


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655: Building Better Habits via Better Systems with Most Days’ Brent Franson from 2021-04-01T06:30

Brent Franson shares tactics and tools for building powerful habits based on his experiences of being surrounded by addiction. 


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654: How to Tap Into Your Genius Zone with 34 Strong’s Darren Virassammy from 2021-03-29T06:30

Darren Virassammy shares his expert tips on how to make the strengths work best for you and your team. 


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1) How strengths can b...

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653: Training Your Mind to Conquer Stress, Pressure, and Underperformance with Dr. Ellen Reed from 2021-03-25T06:30

Dr. Ellen Reed reveals how to build mental toughness by training your brain to be more solution-focused. 


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1) The biological re...

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652: The Nine Mindset Shifts for Your Best Preparation and Performance with Brian Levenson from 2021-03-22T06:30

Brian Levenson shares the key mental shifts that elite athletes use to prepare and perform at the highest levels--and work for professionals too! 


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651: How to Defuse Verbal Conflict and Prevent Toxicity from Ruining Your Day with Sam Horn from 2021-03-18T06:30

Sam Horn explains how to deal with difficult people more effectively by shifting the language we use. 


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1) Words to lose and wo...

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650: How to Work Your Way to Happiness with Chris Croft from 2021-03-15T06:30

The Happiness Tips author himself, Chris Croft, distills and shares his top ten tips for more happiness at work. 


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649: How to Persuade through Better Listening and Adapting with Brian Ahearn from 2021-03-11T06:30

Brian Ahearn shares how to improve your influence by listening well and adapting to different personality types. 


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648: How to Turn Stage Presence into Screen Presence with Diane DiResta from 2021-03-08T06:30

Diane DiResta shares expert tips to up your presence in remote meetings. 


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647: Cal Newport: How to Break Free from Your Email Inbox from 2021-03-04T06:30

Cal Newport reveals how the rise of email led to a productivity disaster and what we can do to change that. 


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646: Redefining the Rules to Make Work More Enjoyable with Vishen Lakhiani from 2021-03-01T06:30

Vishen Lakhiani shares foundational principles to make work more fulfilling. 


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645: How to Make a Bigger Impact by Connecting First with Dr. Melanie Katzman from 2021-02-25T06:30

Melanie Katzman shares strategies for establishing a great connection to facilitate great work. 


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644: How to Sharpen Your Skills for Jobs That Don’t Exist Yet with Michelle Weise from 2021-02-22T06:30

Michelle Weise sheds light on the learning challenges professionals will face in the near future—and how we can prepare for them. 


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643: The Overlooked Fundamentals of Inspiring and Managing Teams with 15Five’s Shane Metcalf from 2021-02-18T06:30

Shane Metcalf reveals his top research-based do’s and don’ts for being a great manager. 


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642: How to Identify Your Career Season and Land Your Dream Job with Ramit Sethi from 2021-02-15T06:30

Ramit Sethi shares how to find your career season and jobhunting insights for landing your dream job. 


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641: How to Inspire Sustained Change with Richard Boyatzis from 2021-02-11T06:30

Richard Boyatzis shares compelling research on how to open others up to change. 


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640: Why Being Qualified Isn't Enough: How to Overcome Your Fear of Selling Yourself with Jena Viviano from 2021-02-08T06:30

Jena Viviano shares her three-step process for making more successful career transitions. 


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1) The three sources of career clar...

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639: How to Get More Breakthrough Ideas with Susan Robertson from 2021-02-04T06:30

Susan Robertson explains how to tap into your creative genius to generate breakthrough solutions. 


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638: How to Build Unhackable Focus with Kary Oberbrunner from 2021-02-01T06:30

Kary Oberbrunner shares expert strategies for bringing your attention back to what matters most. 


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637: How to Have a Happier Work Week with Nic Marks from 2021-01-28T06:30

Nic Marks shares the research and best practices for more happiness at work. 


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636: How to Advance Your Most Important Priorities with Eric Papp from 2021-01-25T06:30

Eric Papp shares foundational perspectives on saving time and prioritizing effectively. 


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635: Shifting your Team from Survival to Performance through Psychological Safety with Dr. Timothy Clark from 2021-01-21T06:30

Dr. Timothy Clark discusses the specific benefits and behaviors associated with high-performing, psychologically safe teams. 


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634: How to Get Ahead in Your Career by Developing Your Professional Value with Don Miller from 2021-01-18T06:30

Don Miller shares how to advance your career even without the need for a fancy title or degree. 


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633: How to Get Unstuck, and Find your Perfect Career Fit with Ashley Stahl from 2021-01-14T15:33:09

Ashley Stahl discusses how to find your dream career by getting clear on your core skills, values, and motivators.

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632: How to Reclaim 40 Hours Every Month (WITHOUT Multitasking!) with Dave Crenshaw from 2021-01-11T06:30

Dave Crenshaw shares hard-hitting research on the perils of multitasking—and how to improve your focus. 


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631: Accelerating Growth through Coaching with Andrea Wanerstrand from 2021-01-07T06:30

Andrea Wanerstrand shares how widespread coaching has helped transform Microsoft. 


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1) Why curiosity is the secret sauce to gro...

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630: How to Work with a Boss You Don’t Like with Katherine Crowley from 2021-01-04T06:30

Katherine Crowley discusses what to do when your boss is holding you back. 


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629: How to Find and Use Your Strengths with Lea Waters from 2020-12-24T06:30

Psychologist Lea Waters talks about tools you need to tap into your strengths. 


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628: How to Stay Challenged and Grow Your Career with Daniel Scrivner from 2020-12-21T06:30

Daniel Scriver shares insights on how to develop your career from his experience as a college dropout turned designer turned CEO. 


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627: Breaking Through Your Mental Limitations to Grow Faster with Matt Norman from 2020-12-17T06:30

Matt Norman discusses how to break the mental patterns that hinder our growth—and encourage healthier patterns. 


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626: Mastering the 2-Hour Job Search That Generates Dream Interviews with Steve Dalton from 2020-12-14T06:30

Steve Dalton details his systematic process for securing dream interviews. 


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1) How to generate 40 target employers in 40 minut...

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625: How to Be Happier, More Fulfilled, and More Effective Every Day with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar from 2020-12-10T06:30

Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar discusses the fundamental principles that help us lead happier, more effective lives. 


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1) Why many ambitiou...

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624: How to Be More Engaging with Storytelling and Humor with David Nihill from 2020-12-07T06:30

Comedian David Nihill shares his key techniques from his stand-up act that can help you become a better speaker. 


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623: Mastering the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People in the 2020s with FranklinCovey’s Jennifer Colosimo from 2020-12-03T06:30

7 Habits expert Jennifer Colosimo discusses how to practice Stephen Covey’s principles more consistently in your daily life. 


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622: Taking Control of Stress Before It Takes Control of You with Kirsty Bortoft from 2020-11-30T06:30

Kirsty Bortoft shares easy ways to keep stress and negativity at bay. 


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1) How to un-hijack your brain in 12 seconds&nb...

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621: How to Banish the Four Habits of Time Wasting with Steve Glaveski from 2020-11-09T06:30

Steve Glaveski reveals how to unlearn the four habits that make us time poor. 


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620: Reframing Your Mindset for Greater Resilience and Positivity with Anne Grady from 2020-11-05T06:30

Anne Grady discusses how to bring more positivity into your life by building your resilience muscle. 


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619: Seth Godin on How to Ship More Great Creative Work...and Why Much of Your Work is Actually “Creative” from 2020-11-02T06:30

Seth Godin debunks persistent myths about creativity to show how professionals can deliver more creative output at work. 


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618: Finding Greater Clarity Amid Uncertainty with Jodi Hume from 2020-10-29T06:30

Jodi Hume shares decision-making strategies for finding greater clarity whenever you’re stuck. 


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617: Enhancing Your Productivity by Managing Your Mental Energy with David Kadavy from 2020-10-26T06:30

David Kadavy explains how to harness your mental energy to improve your productivity. 


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616: How to Handle Work in a World Where Everything’s Urgent with Brandon Smith from 2020-10-22T06:30

Brandon Smith shares how to cut through non-stop urgency and work on what’s truly important. 


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615: How to Build Laser Focus in an Age of Endless Distractions with Curt Steinhorst from 2020-10-19T06:30

Curt Steinhorst reveals why we often struggle to take control of our attention—and what we can do about it. 


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614: Making Smarter Decisions When You Can’t Know Everything with Annie Duke from 2020-10-15T06:30

Poker champion Annie Duke shares tools to improve your decision-making process and your ability to predict the future. 


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1) Why...

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613: Boosting your Influence with the Principles of PRE-Suasion with Brian Ahearn from 2020-10-12T06:30

Influence expert Brian Ahearn discusses how to get more yesses using Dr. Cialdini’s principles of PRE-suasion. 


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612: How to Find the Perfect Career Fit–An Analytical Approach–with Lindsay Gordon from 2020-10-08T06:30

Lindsay Gordon reveals how to build and select excellent options for your career. 


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611: How to Get Ahead and Stay Ahead by Becoming a 10X Talent with Michael Solomon from 2020-10-05T06:30

Michael Solomon discusses the fundamental skills that keep game-changers above the rest. 


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610: How to Communicate with People Who Disagree with You with Dr. Tania Israel from 2020-10-01T06:30

Dr. Tania Israel discusses the fundamental skills that help us have more empathic conversations. 


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609: Why You Need to Stop Multitasking and Start Singletasking with Devora Zack from 2020-09-28T06:30

Devora Zack debunks multitasking myths and shares how singletasking can help you get more done– one thing at a time. 


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608: Finding Extreme Clarity for Better Career Fit with Tracy Timm from 2020-09-24T06:30

Tracy Timm discusses how to define your professional value and find greater fulfillment in your career. 


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607: How to Make Any Work Energizing and Motivating with Todd Henry from 2020-09-21T06:30

Todd Henry explains how to tap into your personal motivation code to bring more energy and excitement to your career. 


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606: How to Learn Faster so Robots Can’t Steal Your Job with Edward Hess from 2020-09-17T06:30

Edward Hess discusses how to stay relevant in the digital age via hyperlearning. 


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605: How to Stop Firefighting and Start Executing with Chris McChesney from 2020-09-14T06:30

Chris McChesney discusses how to achieve more with your team by following the four disciplines of execution.


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1) The three roadblock...

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604: Closing the Seven Power Gaps that Limit Your Career with Kathy Caprino from 2020-09-10T04:30

Kathy Caprino discusses how to bridge the power gaps that hold you back from career success. 


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1) The seven most common barrier...

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603: Easing the Anxiety of Workplace Conflict with Liz Kislik from 2020-09-07T06:30

Executive coach Liz Kislik discusses do’s and don’ts of conflict management and how to rethink the way you see conflict. 


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602: Finding Greater Enjoyment and Fulfillment through Capacity Building with Robert Glazer from 2020-09-03T06:30

Robert Glazer discusses his simple framework for achieving greater clarity and accelerating your development. 


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601: The Four Pillars of High Performing Teams with Mike Robbins from 2020-08-31T06:30

Mike Robbins discusses the four features of peak performing teams. 


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1) The one thing that builds a culture of trust

2) T...

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600: Scientific Strategies to Make Learning Stick with Sanjay Sarma and Luke Yoquinto from 2020-08-27T06:30

Sanjay Sarma and Luke Yoquinto share practical insights on how to optimize your learning. 


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599: How to Break the Habit of Anxiety using Curiosity with Dr. Jud Brewer from 2020-08-24T06:30

Dr. Jud Brewer discusses how anxiety leads us to form bad habits—and what we can do to make a change. 


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598: How to Remember Names, Faces, and Facts like a Memory Champion with Chester Santos from 2020-08-20T06:30

U.S. Memory Champion Chester Santos shares his expert tricks and techniques for improving your memory. 


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597: How to Turn No Into Yes: Powerful Negotiation Questions with Alex Carter from 2020-08-17T06:30

Columbia law professor Alex Carter shares why it pays to ask for more, both at work and in life. 


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1) The 4 questions that will...

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596: The Six Skills of Proactive Professionals with Chrissy Scivicque from 2020-08-13T06:30

Chrissy Scivicque discusses the crucial set of skills that keep you ahead in your career. 


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1) How to become 5000% more effecti...

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595: How to Beat Burnout and Restore Resilience with Adam Markel from 2020-08-10T06:30

Adam Markel shares how to create more moments for rest and build your resilience in the face of burnout. 


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1) The most valuable...

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594: Achieving More by Embracing Your Productivity Style with Carson Tate from 2020-08-06T06:30

Carson Tate discusses the four productivity styles—and how to pick the best tools and practices that best suit you. 


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593: Why Hard Work Isn’t Enough: Insights on Developing Your Career with Patty Azzarello from 2020-08-03T06:30

Patty Azzarello shares three simple steps to finding more success and satisfaction in your career. 


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1) The top reason most peo...

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592: How to Speak with Effortless Confidence with Caroline Goyder from 2020-07-30T06:30

Caroline Goyder shares exercises to help you feel more comfortable and confident with your voice. 


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1) The mindset shift that t...

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591: How to Prevent Work and Stress From Taking Over Your Life with Bryan Robinson from 2020-07-27T06:30

Bryan Robinson shares the small, but impactful practices that help us strike a healthier work-life balance. 


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1) The key differ...

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590: Forming Strong Connections through Authority, Warmth, and Energy with Steve Herz from 2020-07-23T06:30

Steve Hertz discusses why we need to change our relationship with feedback and how to develop the three skills that advance our careers. 


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589: How to Ask Better Questions that Lead to Breakthroughs with Stephen Shapiro from 2020-07-20T06:30

Stephen Shapiro offers expert advice for shifting your thinking to uncover innovative solutions. 


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1) The biggest red flag in p...

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588: How to Calm Anxiety and Achieve Peak Performance with Dr. Luana Marques from 2020-07-16T06:30

Dr. Luana Marques discusses how to face anxieties and fears head-on using proven strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy. 


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587: Finding the Beauty in Conflict with CrisMarie Campbell from 2020-07-13T06:30

CrisMarie Campbell discusses how to get comfortable with handling disagreements. 


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1) How to make conflict productive&n...

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586: Insights on Working from Home’s Largest-Ever Experiment with Nicholas Bloom from 2020-07-09T06:30

Stanford professor Nicholas Bloom shares insights from the largest study on working from home to show how to adjust to the new world of work. 


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585: How to Boost Your Motivation by Using the Joy Mindset with John O’Leary from 2020-07-06T06:30

Bestselling author John O’Leary discusses how embracing the joy mindset can help you find more purpose and drive at work–and life. 


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584: How Curiosity Can Help You Reinvent Your Career and Stand Out with Francesca Gino from 2020-07-02T06:30

Harvard professor Francesca Gino discusses why we shouldn’t be afraid to ask questions and nurture our curiosity. 


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1) The mind...

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583: Dispelling the Motivation Myths of Passion and Willpower with Jeff Haden from 2020-06-29T06:30

Jeff Haden discusses what we often get wrong about motivation—and what really works. 


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1) The one thing that makes any goal fee...

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582: The Five Behaviors That Make You an Indispensable “Go-to” Person with Bruce Tulgan from 2020-06-25T06:30

Bruce Tulgan discusses how to build real influence and become the go-to person in your workplace. 


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1) The mindset that makes y...

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581: How to Empower Teams in Difficult Times through Coach-like Conversations with Michael Watkins from 2020-06-22T06:30

Michael Watkins shares the new conversations leaders need to have in order to empower and support their teams during difficult times. 


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580: How to Stop Overthinking and Become More Decisive with Anne Bogel from 2020-06-18T06:30

Anne Bogel discusses how to stop second-guessing yourself and make decision-making easier. 


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1) What we lose when we overthink&...

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579: How to Grow Your Influence and Lead Without Authority with Keith Ferrazzi from 2020-06-15T06:30

Keith Ferrazzi discusses how to turn colleagues into teammates by changing how we lead and collaborate. 


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1) How leaders (unkno...

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578: How to Stay Calm and Productive Amid Uncertainty with David Lebel from 2020-06-11T06:30

Professor David Lebel shares tactics for overcoming the fear of the uncertain and building the courage to speak up. 


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1) Simple...

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577: How to Manage and Engage Remote Teams with Kevin Eikenberry from 2020-06-08T06:30

Kevin Eikenberry discusses the small, but powerful changes leaders must make when managing remote teams. 


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1) The foundation of...

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576: How to Defeat Distraction and Build Greater Mental Resilience through Mindfulness with Rasmus Hougaard from 2020-06-04T06:30

Rasmus Hougaard discusses how to manage your attention by practicing mindfulness. 


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1) Why we get distracted by the news—and ho...

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575: How to Coach More Effectively using Reflective Inquiry with Dr. Marcia Reynolds from 2020-06-01T06:30

Master coach Marcia Reynolds talks about the importance of reflective inquiry and why to think twice about giving advice. 


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574: How to Navigate Overwhelming Data and Choices to Make Optimal Decisions with Vikram Mansharamani from 2020-05-28T06:30

Harvard professor Vikram Mansharamani discusses how to break free from blind thinking and make more impactful decisions. 


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1) T...

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573: How to Leverage Your Time by 6000% through Effective Delegation with Bill Truby from 2020-05-25T06:30

Bill Truby shares the simple trick to getting better results when delegating tasks. 


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1) The biggest mistake leaders make when ...

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572: How Morning Practices Like Savoring and Investing in Calm Boost Productivity with Chris Bailey from 2020-05-21T06:30

Productivity THOUGHT LEADER(!) Chris Bailey shares how investing in your calm can boost your productivity and how savoring the little things every day can help you start your day right.  Listen

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571: How to Crush Self-Doubt and Build Self-Confidence with Dr. Ivan Joseph from 2020-05-18T06:30

Dr. Ivan Joseph discusses the critical practices that build unshakeable self-confidence. 


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1) The fundamental building block of...

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570: How to Use Stories to Persuade, and Connect with Others with Shane Snow from 2020-05-14T06:30

Shane Snow discusses how to make your message more compelling through storytelling. 


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1) Why storytelling isn’t just for writer...

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569: Thriving in the Stress and Uncertainty of a Crisis with Dr. Joshua Klapow from 2020-05-11T06:30

Dr. Joshua Klapow discusses how to keep your health and wellbeing strong during times of crisis. 


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1) Why you shouldn’t feel gu...

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568: Minimizing Tasks While Maximizing Results with Laura Stack from 2020-05-07T06:30

Productivity expert Laura Stack shares best–and worst–practices for prioritizing your tasks. 


— YOU’LL LEARN — 

1) The six steps to optimizing y...

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567: Achieve More While Criticizing Yourself Less: The Power of Self-Compassion with Kristin Neff from 2020-05-04T06:30

Professor and author Kristin Neff shares how self-compassion yields bigger results with less unpleasant self-talk… and how it can help manage anxiety during a crisis. 


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Winning the Mental Game of Quarantine from 2020-04-30T05:30

Pete shares his thoughts that have been helpful–and unhelpful–in preserving mental health amid the quarantine.

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566: How to Start Focusing and Stop Firefighting with Mike Michalowicz from 2020-04-27T06:30

Mike Michalowicz shares how to zero in on the most important issues to fix next. 


— YOU’LL LEARN — 

1) How to identify what you need to fix next...

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565: How to Get Out of a Rut and into Your Flow with Jonah Sachs from 2020-04-23T06:30

Jonah Sachs discusses how a simple shift in the way we think helps us achieve more.


— YOU'LL LEARN —

1) Why the experts are often the most unreliable. Listen

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564: Tapping the Motivational Forces of the World’s Most Successful People with Marco Greenberg from 2020-04-20T06:30

Marco Greenberg shares how primal drives can be the key to unlocking your motivation and potential at work.


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1) Why the world’s most succ...

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563: Accelerating Your Career by Thinking Like a Rocket Scientist with Ozan Varol from 2020-04-16T05:30

Ozan Varol discusses how to make giant leaps in your career by thinking like a rocket scientist.


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1) How success can hinder growth—and wh...

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562: How to Get More Done by Working Less with Alex Pang from 2020-04-13T06:30

Alex Pang discusses how to significantly boost your productivity while working fewer hours.


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561: The Ultimate Guide to Working Remotely with Lisette Sutherland from 2020-04-09T06:30

Lisette Sutherland shares expert tips and tricks for working from home masterfully.


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1) The remote worker hierarchy of needs.

2) Sm...

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560: How to Resolve Conflict and Boost Productivity through Deep Listening with Oscar Trimboli from 2020-04-06T06:30

Oscar Trimboli explains how to increase your impact through sharpening your listening.


— YOU'LL LEARN —

1) The magic phrases powerful listeners use

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559: How to Unify, Motivate, and Direct Any Team by Picking a Fight with David Burkus from 2020-04-02T06:30

David Burkus discusses how crafting a compelling vision in terms of a fight can inspire your team to action.


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1) The three kinds of fights...

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558: How to Escape Non-Stop Urgency and Become Visionary with Michael Hyatt from 2020-03-30T06:30

New York Times bestselling author and leadership mentor Michael Hyatt shares what it really takes to become a vision-driven leader.


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1) Wh...

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557: How to Outthink Fear with Dr. Mark McLaughlin from 2020-03-26T06:30

Neurosurgeon and author Mark McLaughlin shares the science of fear and what to do about it.


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556: What Drives Your Career Growth with Korn Ferry’s Gary Burnison from 2020-03-23T06:30

Gary Burnison shares what professionals need to start doing differently to advance in their careers.


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555: Why We Fail to Empower, Inspire, and Engage: Unmasking the The Advice Trap with Michael Bungay Stanier from 2020-03-19T06:30

Michael Bungay Stanier explains why we need to stop giving advice and start asking questions instead.


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1) Three reasons why advice is overrat...

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554: How Doing Less Results in Achieving More with Celeste Headlee from 2020-03-16T06:30

Award-winning journalist and speaker Celeste Headlee shares how doing nothing can help you accomplish everything.


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1) Why idleness isn’t lazi...

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553: How to Change Minds and Organizations with Jonah Berger from 2020-03-12T12:56:28

Wharton professor Jonah Berger discusses the biggest obstacles to successful persuasion—and how to overcome them.


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1) Why persuasive argument...

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552: The Foundational Principle that Separates Good Leaders from Bad Ones with Pat Lencioni from 2020-03-09T09:42:20

Patrick Lencioni explores so many leaders fall short--and how to resolve it.


You'll Learn:

1) The mentality that separates great leaders from the rest

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551: How to Save Massive Time, Energy, and Frustration by Solving Problems Before They Happen with Dan Heath from 2020-03-05T07:49:40

Dan Heath discusses how upstream-thinking can help solve problems before they even show up.


You'll Learn:

1) The power of “upstream thinking”

2) How...

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550: How to Free Yourself from Conflict with Dr. Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler from 2020-03-02T06:18:16

Dr. Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler shares what to do when your attempts to resolve conflict fail.


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1) The simplest way to stop conflict from overwh...

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549: Who Gets Raises and Promotions? Rick Gillis Reveals the Metric that Predicts our Fate. from 2020-02-27T09:18:59

Rick Gillis shares how knowing and improving your “quotient” can help you get raises and promotions at work. 


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1) The factor th...

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548: How to Get Your Points Across Clearly with Davina Stanley from 2020-02-24T06:30

Davina Stanley shares expert strategies for communicating with greater clarity. 


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1) Why so many business presentations miss th...

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547: Finding Greater Success and Fulfillment with an Infinite Mindset with Simon Sinek from 2020-02-20T06:30

Simon Sinek discusses the crucial pivot in thinking that professionals need to thrive in their careers.


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1) What most professionals ...

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546: Choosing Better Words for Better Leadership with David Marquet from 2020-02-17T06:30

Former nuclear submarine commander David Marquet shares how subtle language changes can make a huge impact.


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1) How language impacts...

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545: What High-Performers Do Differently with Alan Stein Jr. from 2020-02-13T06:30

Alan Stein Jr. discusses the fundamental habits and mindsets that separate the best from the rest.


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1) The universal skill every pro...

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544: How to Build Exceptional Influence in a Noisy Digital Age with Richard Medcalf from 2020-02-10T06:30

Richard Medcalf shares strategies to grow your influence despite the noise and overwhelm of the digital world.


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1) The language that...

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543: How to Build Skills Faster and Improve Mental Performance with Britt Andreatta from 2020-02-06T06:30

Britt Andreatta shares neuroscience insights for boosting your learning, memory, and creativity.


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1) How to make your learning stick...

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542: How to Turn Your Adversity into Advantage with Laura Huang from 2020-02-03T06:30

Harvard professor and author Laura Huang shares how to build your edge and be perceived positively.


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) Why the myth of hard work is...

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541: Increasing Your Contribution and Fulfillment at Work with Tom Rath from 2020-01-31T06:30

Tom Rath discusses how to find greater meaning in your job.


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) How to find your unique style of contribution. 

2) Two ea...

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540: Making Recruitment Work for You with Atta Tarki from 2020-01-29T06:30

Atta Tarki sheds light on the crucial practices that improve the hiring process on both sides of the recruiting table.


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1) The stron...

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539: Preparing for the Future of Leadership with Jacob Morgan from 2020-01-27T06:30

Jacob Morgan discusses what professionals need to succeed in future workplaces.


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1) How professionals must change in the future.&nbs...

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538: How to Size People Up and Predict Behavior to Build Better Relationships with Robin Dreeke from 2020-01-24T06:30

Former FBI agent Robin Dreeke shares how sizing people up can help you build trusting, strong relationships at work.


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) The overloo...

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537: How to Develop and Multiply Leaders with John C. Maxwell from 2020-01-22T06:30

John C. Maxwell shares powerful wisdom on how to develop and transform budding leaders.


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1) Three simple questions that encourage gro...

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536: How to Listen and Be Heard with Julian Treasure from 2020-01-20T06:30

Julian Treasure shares tactics and techniques that greatly improve how you communicate.


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) A crucial question for more powerful lis...

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535: How to Conquer Doubt and Pursue New Career Opportunities with Nicolle Merrill from 2020-01-17T06:30

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...

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534: Moving from Top Performer to Excellent Leader with Ryan Hawk (Host of the Learning Leader Show) from 2020-01-15T06:30

Ryan Hawk shares how to transition from individual contributor to team leader.


—YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) Why top performers often struggle as new managers....

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533: How to Identify and Eliminate Friction with Roger Dooley from 2020-01-13T06:30

Roger Dooley talks about how eliminating friction at work can lead to better productivity.


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1) The cardinal rule of friction. <...

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532: Achieving More through Smart Energy Management with Molly Fletcher from 2020-01-10T06:30

Molly Fletcher explains how to expertly manage your energy to accomplish your best work.


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) The key to better energy management.&nb...

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530: How to Organize Your Time and Your Life with Julie Morgenstern from 2020-01-06T06:30

Organizing guru Julie Morgenstern discusses how to manage your time for greater productivity.


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) A foolproof approach to managing y...

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529: Finding Greater Success and Fulfillment with Dr. Daphne Scott from 2020-01-03T06:30

Dr. Daphne Scott debunks harmful myths to explain how to build a healthy relationship with success. 


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) How your ambition is s...

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528: Building High-Performing Teams through Psychological Safety with Aaron Levy from 2019-12-23T06:30

Aaron Levy discusses how to encourage your team to give and receive more honest feedback.


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) The deciding factor of high-performing...

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525: Delivering Presentations with Presence and Confidence with Christine Clapp from 2019-12-17T01:21:39

Christine Clapp shares best practices for preparing and delivering engaging presentations.


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) The most common mistake in presentati...

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524: How to Build Rapport Quickly with John DiJulius from 2019-12-13T06:30

John DiJulius shares his expert tips for quickly building lasting emotional ties.


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) Four touchpoints that effectively build rappor...

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523: How to Create Lasting Behavioral Change with Dr. Kyra Bobinet from 2019-12-11T10:15:49

Dr. Kyra Bobinet explains how to close the gap between intention and behavior to form better, lasting habits. 


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) Powerful beh...

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522: How to Defeat Distraction with Joe McCormack from 2019-12-09T06:30

Joe McCormack provides noise survival tips for clear thinking.


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) Top 3 tactics for noise survival. 

2) The problem with...

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517: Doubling Your Productivity with Tim Campos from 2019-11-25T06:30

Tim Campos discusses how he doubled Facebook’s productivity—and how to double your own.


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1) The secret to how Tim doubled Facebook's...

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515: Mastering Your Motivation with Susan Fowler from 2019-11-20T06:30

Susan Fowler explains what we get wrong about motivation and how to make the shifts to master it.


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1) Major misconceptions abou...

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513: How to Persuade When Facts Don’t Seem to Matter with Lee Hartley Carter from 2019-11-15T06:30

Lee Hartley Carter discusses why facts alone won’t persuade others—and what does. 


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1) Why you need more than just facts

2) The fo...

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512: Retraining Your Brain for More Effective Leadership with Matt Tenney from 2019-11-13T06:30

Matt Tenney discusses how mindfulness vastly improves the way we lead and relate with others.


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) How an emphasis on goals hurts you...

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Finding and Doing the One Thing with Jay Papasan from 2019-11-08T06:30

Author Jay Papasan helps to zero in on that one thing that matters most. 


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1) The key question you must ask yourself to unlock your “one...

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511: Tiny Leaps for Your Development with Gregg Clunis (Host of the Tiny Leaps, Big Changes Podcast) from 2019-11-06T08:00

Gregg Clunis discusses the small leaps you can take to make massive changes in career and life.


— YOU’LL LEARN — 

1) Why self-help is often inadequat...

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509: How to Become The Manager Your Team Needs with FranklinCovey’s Todd Davis from 2019-10-31T18:03

Todd Davis explains why people are bad at managing—and what to do about it. 


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1) Where most managers fail. 

2) How t...

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508: Becoming an Impactful and Influential Leader with Ron Price from 2019-10-30T06:30

Ron Price delivers insights on how to build your character and grow your influence to unlock your full leadership potential.


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507: How to Get Exceptional Mentors and Opportunities with Alex Banayan from 2019-10-28T07:41:51

Alex Banayan shares unconventional approaches to creating new opportunities.


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1) The ultimate cold email template to recruit mentor....

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506: Finding the Joy of Missing Out with Tonya Dalton (Host of Productivity Paradox) from 2019-10-25T05:30

Tonya Dalton explains how to overcome the fear of missing out and stop wasting time on things that don’t matter.


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) Why you should ...

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505: How to Make Data Inspire Action with Nancy Duarte from 2019-10-23T08:44:05

Nancy Duarte explains how to combine data with story structures to create inspiring presentations. 


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) The three-act structure...

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500: Building Unshakeable Self-Esteem and Confidence with Victor Cheng from 2019-10-09T07:30

Victor Cheng discusses the mindset and habits that lead to powerful self-esteem and self-confidence. 


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) The foundational mind...

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499: Key Psychological Principles for Ethical Persuasion with Brian Ahearn from 2019-10-07T07:04

Brian Ahearn breaks down the ethical way to getting people to say “yes.”


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1. How to quickly attract people’s attention. 

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498: Nourishing the Relationships That Nourish You with Dr. John Townsend from 2019-10-04T07:08

Dr. John Townsend discusses how to build the relationships that keep you motivated and productive. 


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) The one need leaders of...

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496: How to Break The Habit of Distraction with Maura Nevel Thomas from 2019-09-30T07:08

Maura Nevel Thomas discusses how to take back control of your attention for more productive work days. 


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) How we sabotage our...

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495: How to Network When You Hate Networking with Devora Zack from 2019-09-26T18:10:48

Devora Zack explains why you don't need to work the room to build great connections. 


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) How to smoothly start, sustain, and e...

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494: How to Train Your Brain for Maximum Growth with Dr. Tara Swart from 2019-09-25T07:08

Dr. Tara Swart explains the science behind neuroplasticity and how to train your brain to brave any challenge. 


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) How to use ...

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493: How to Amplify Your Impact through Great Presence with Anese Cavanaugh from 2019-09-23T07:08

Anese Cavanaugh shares how to create more meaningful impact by being more present and intentional at work. 


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) The cost of con...

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491: How to Have Powerful Conversations that Improve Performance with Jonathan Raymond from 2019-09-18T11:41:34

Refound CEO Jonathan Raymond teaches how to communicate feedback that gets results. 


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) What makes traditional feedback ineffe...

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490: Uncovering Your Why and Bringing it to Work with Justin Jones-Fosu from 2019-09-16T07:08

Justin Jones-Fosu explains how to lead a more enriching work life by aligning your now with your why. 


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) How to get into your...

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488: Finding The Productivity System That Works for You with Asian Efficiency’s Thanh Pham (Host of The Productivity Show) from 2019-09-11T07:08

Thanh Pham from Asian Efficiency shares his expert tips and favorite resources for optimal productivity. 


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) The biggest produ...

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487: Communicating Powerfully, Succinctly, and Clearly with Erica Mandy (Host of the Newsworthy podcast) from 2019-09-09T07:08

Erica Mandy shares essential–but often overlooked–keys to becoming a more successful communicator in the modern environment. 


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

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486: How to Build Powerful Relationships, Better with Dave Stachowiak (Host of the Coaching for Leaders podcast) from 2019-09-06T07:08

Dave Stachowiak shares how to develop the strongest personal and professional relationships. 


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) The productivity hack that he...

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485: Learning like a Superhuman with Jonathan Levi (Host of the Superhuman Academy Podcast) from 2019-09-04T07:08

Jonathan Levi shares how speedreading and visual mnemonics can enhance your learning. 


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) The scientifically-proven method for...

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484: The Overlooked Basic Skills Essential for Career Success with Dean Karrel from 2019-08-30T07:08

Dean Karrel makes the case for mastering the basic skills that will put you above the rest. 


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1) How “B students” can achieve m...

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483: How to Take Control of Your Attention with Nir Eyal from 2019-08-28T07:08

Nir Eyal identifies the surprising reason why we get distracted and how you can overcome it. 


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) Why mainstream productivity a...

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482: David Allen Returns with the 10 Moves to Stress-Free Productivity from 2019-08-26T07:08

David Allen provides an approachable overview of his legendary Getting Things Done (GTD) system. 


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) GTD in a nutshell. <...

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480: How to Become Ridiculously Likable with Vanessa Van Edwards from 2019-08-21T14:10:11

Researcher Vanessa Van Edwards explains what causes people to like one another and how to make great impressions. 


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) Proven w...

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479: How to Slash Anxiety and Keep Positivity Flowing with Anne Grady from 2019-08-19T07:08

Resilience expert Anne Grady shares how to decrease anxiety and stay in a more positive, productive zone more often.


— YOU'LL LEARN —

1) How the negativit...

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477: Speaking Confidently and Effectively with Diane DiResta from 2019-08-14T07:08

Professional speaker Diane DiResta shares invaluable tips and tricks to level up your presentations and boost your executive presence.   You'll Learn: Why knockout presentation skills are essentia...

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475: Achieving 50% More with 1% Effort Using the 80/20 Rule with Perry Marshall from 2019-08-09T07:08

Perry Marshall explains how the 80/20 rule can help you exponentially leverage your time to achieve massive results.


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) What the 80...

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474: How to turn your boss, colleagues, and customers into Superfans with Pat Flynn from 2019-08-07T07:08

Pat Flynn discusses how to turn anyone into your superfan.


— YOU'LL LEARN —

1) How superfans transform your career

2) How to create the moments tha...

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473: How to Increase Your Productivity by Crafting your Time with Mike Vardy from 2019-08-05T07:08

Mike Vardy discusses how to fine-tune your routine and make the most of your time through mode-based work.


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) Why you shouldn’t obs...

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470: How to Give and Receive Useful Feedback Every Month: Insider Tips on Making Performance Reviews Not Suck with Dr. Craig Dowden from 2019-07-29T07:08

Craig Dowden exposes gaps in common performance review practices and presents an empowering alternative approach everybody can use–no matter where you work.


— YOU'LL LEA...

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468: Upgrading Your Confidence and Courage at Work with Bill Treasurer from 2019-07-24T07:08

Bill Treasurer shares practical wisdom for conquering fear, taking risks, and finding your courage.


— YOU'LL LEARN —

1) The key first step to finding cou...

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465: The Cure for Impostor Syndrome: How to Feel Less Like a Fraud and Appreciate Your Successes with Dr. Valerie Young from 2019-07-17T07:08

Valerie Young sheds light on the impostor syndrome and shows the healthy way out.


— YOU'LL LEARN —

1) Just how prevalent impostor syndrome is.

2) T...

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464: How to Prevent Management Messes with FranklinCovey’s Scott Jeffrey Miller from 2019-07-15T07:08

Scott Jeffrey Miller shares powerful stories and principles for becoming the most effective leader you can be.


— YOU'LL LEARN — 

1) Why making time f...

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461: Tactics for Boosting Productivity and Banishing Distraction with Erik Fisher (Host of the Beyond the To Do List podcast) from 2019-07-08T07:08

Erik Fisher shares tips and tricks to optimize your productivity without driving yourself crazy.


— YOU'LL LEARN —

1) Tricks to reduce your smartphone depe...

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458: How to End Bad Behavior and Renew Your Team Amidst Change with Steve Ritter from 2019-07-01T07:08

Steve Ritter shares the fundamentals that makes teams healthy through their inevitable changes.


— YOU'LL LEARN —

1) Where teams get stuck most often.

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454: Embracing Conflict as a Gift with Judy Ringer from 2019-06-21T07:08

Judy Ringer explains how the techniques and principles of aikido can turn workplace conflicts into valuable experiences.


— YOU'LL LEARN —

1) How to master...

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453: Why Generalists Succeed and How to Learn Like One with David Epstein from 2019-06-19T07:08

David Epstein explains why and how generalists tend to achieve more.   You'll Learn: How focusing on short-term improvement can undermine long-term development Pro-tips for breaking through your l...

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452: Adopting the Habits of Elite Performers with Nick Hays from 2019-06-17T07:08

Former Navy SEAL Nick Hays shares practical advice on how to elevate your performance and push yourself to unlock your maximum potential.


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451: Deploying your Mental Energy Brilliantly with Dr. Art Markman (Co-Host of The Two Guys on your Head Podcast) from 2019-06-14T07:08

Professor Art Markman shares insights from cognitive science research for us to be smarter every day at work.


— YOU'LL LEARN —

1) The secret to making a ...

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450: Spy Secrets of Influence from Former CIA Officer Jason Hanson from 2019-06-12T07:08

Jason Hanson shares his intelligence operation secrets to “recruiting” people and convincing them to say yes.


— YOU'LL LEARN —

1) The CIA’s SADR cycle an...

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449: Leaning Out with Marissa Orr from 2019-06-10T07:08

Marissa Orr shares fresh, actionable wisdom on the workplace gender gap and reframes how alleged weaknesses can actually be strengths.


— YOU'LL LEARN —

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448: Rejecting Nine Common Lies About Work and Embracing Human Individuality with Ashley Goodall from 2019-06-07T07:08

Ashley Goodall debunks deeply-embedded misconceptions about work and how fostering human individuality provides valuable possible solutions.   You'll Learn: How deeply-rooted misconceptions about ...

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447: What Innovators Do Differently with Hal Gregersen from 2019-06-05T07:08

Hal Gregersen reveals the key skills of disruptive innovators–and how you can get them too.


— YOU'LL LEARN —

1) The core five skills required for innova...

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446: Making Fear Your Friend with Judi Holler from 2019-06-03T07:08

Judi Holler makes the case for exercising your bravery muscle and making fear your friend—one challenge at a time.


— YOU'LL LEARN —

1) The small things w...

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443: Beating Procrastination with Petr Ludwig from 2019-05-24T07:08

Petr Ludwig shares his research-based strategies and tactics for overcoming procrastination.


— YOU'LL LEARN —

1) Petr’s recipe for finding willpower in t...

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442: How to Spend Less Time Doing Email with Dianna Booher from 2019-05-22T07:08

Dianna Booher shares invaluable advice on how to minimize your email inbox and write more effective and efficient emails.


— YOU'LL LEARN —

1) Just how muc...

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441: Understanding Fear to Overcome It with Ruth Soukup (Host of the Do It Scared podcast) from 2019-05-20T07:08

Ruth Soukup shares the seven Fear Archetypes so you can better understand and conquer your particular fear.


— YOU'LL LEARN —

1) How to identify your Fear...

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440: Accomplishing More in Less Time by Building Microskills with Stever Robbins (host of the Get it Done Guy podcast) from 2019-05-17T07:08

Stever Robbins shares how to break down skills into microskills...and shares which ones are worth building.   You'll Learn: A productivity power tool to help you accomplish almost everything Why t...

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439: How to Find Opportunities Hiding in Crappy Situations with David Greene (Host of the Bigger Pockets podcast) from 2019-05-15T07:08

David Greene shares how you can identify valuable opportunities in any situation you find yourself in--even the crappy ones.   You'll Learn: How difficulties often indicate valuable opportunities ...

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438: How to Earn Fierce Loyalty Through 3 Key Principles with Sandy Rogers from 2019-05-13T07:08

Sandy Rogers shares the three core principles required to earn the devotion of both customer and colleague.   You'll Learn: The 3 core loyalty principles of responsibility, empathy, and generosity...

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437: Building the Resources for Resilience with Dr. Michael Ungar from 2019-05-10T07:08

Dr. Michael Ungar shares insights from his decades-long research into resilience to reveal that it’s not about your ruggedness, but rather your resources.   You'll Learn: The true key to resilienc...

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433: Giving a Daily Boost to Your Goal Motivation and Completion with Tom Ziglar from 2019-05-01T07:08

Tom Ziglar shares best practices for motivation and goal-setting (AKA problem-solving).   You'll Learn: Why and how to articulate your “why” The seven-step Ziglar goal-setting/problem-solving syst...

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429: A Navy SEAL’s Surprising Key to Building Unstoppable Teams: Caring from 2019-04-22T07:08

Former NAVY SEAL platoon commander and current entrepreneur Alden Mills walks through his CARE framework for teambuilding   You'll Learn: Four key steps to leading with CARE instead of fear The di...

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428: No Job Can Give You Meaning and Other Intriguing Insights Into Work with Ellen Ruppel Shell from 2019-04-19T13:17:40

Writer Ellen Ruppel Shell shares thoughtful perspectives on work and its future in a time of radical change.  You'll Learn: Why no employer can give you meaning What people actually want in a job ...

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426: How to Feel Limitless Using Career Tools by Laura Gassner Otting from 2019-04-15T07:08

Laura Gassner Otting charts how one can be limitless by freeing yourself from other people’s expectations.   You'll Learn: The danger in carrying someone else’s “scorecard” of expectations What li...

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424: How to Help People Get to the Next Level with Jeremie Kubicek from 2019-04-10T07:08

Jeremie Kubicek teaches how to multiply your leadership many times over.   You'll Learn: Tools for being the best sherpa for your team, like the Support-Challenge Matrix Pro tips for better suppor...

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423: Becoming Free to Focus with Michael Hyatt (Host of the Lead to Win podcast) from 2019-04-08T07:08

Michael Hyatt offers useful concepts to upgrade your productivity and focus, including the  freedom compass, the zones of desire and drudgery, and more.   You'll Learn: How to do more of what you ...

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422: How to Make Decisions, Solve Problems, and Ask Questions Like a Leader with Carly Fiorina from 2019-04-05T07:08

Former Chairman and CEO of Hewlett-Packard, Carly Fiorina, discusses how to solve problems, make decisions, and connect with other people like a leader.   You'll Learn: Why to choose a path instea...

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421: Why Great Leaders Have No Rules with Kevin Kruse from 2019-04-03T07:08

Author Kevin Kruse offers wise--yet contrarian--pointers  for leaders.   You'll Learn: Arguments for closing your Open Door policy Why to set guardrails instead of rules How to be likeable without...

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420: How to Break Free from Distracting Devices with Brian Solis from 2019-04-01T07:08

Brian Solis interlinks procrastination, distraction, and device-related addiction to show how they rob us of productivity and happiness.   You'll Learn: The biochemical forces that rewire your bra...

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419: Aligning Your Career with Your Definition of Success with Lizette Ojeda from 2019-03-29T14:02:35

Dr. Lizette Ojeda shares her “Get It, Pivot It, Quit It” method for making career decisions, as well as a few exercises designed to help you be more aware of your core values and boundaries.   You'...

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418: Separating Your Self-Worth from Your Productivity with Rahaf Harfoush from 2019-03-27T07:08

Rahaf Harfoush masterfully unpacks history, psychology, philosophy, and more to discover how we got obsessed with hustling / productivity...and how that obsession often hurts our  creative output. ...

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417: Managing Infinite Expectations with Laura Vanderkam from 2019-03-25T07:08

Laura Vanderkam reveals time management wisdom as presented in her charming new fable, Juliet’s School of Possibilities.   You'll Learn: A handy mantra to keep choices in perspective How  to bette...

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416: How to Find Insights Others Miss with Steven Landsburg from 2019-03-22T07:08

Economist Steven Landsburg offers key questions to push your thinking beyond the obvious to generate helpful insights.   You'll Learn: How to jog your brain out of complacent thinking A common ass...

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415: Pursuing Your Passion the Smart Way with Brad Stulberg from 2019-03-20T07:08

Brad Stulberg explores the inherent contradiction between pursuing passion and balance...and what to do about it.   You'll Learn: The three common paradoxes of passion The dangers of rooting your ...

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411: The Seven Mindsets of an Effective Connector with Michelle Tillis Lederman from 2019-03-11T07:08

Michelle Tillis Lederman discusses the benefits of being a connector, the mindsets required to flourish, and how to connect well.   You'll Learn: The three reasons people connect with each other W...

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406: How to Sharpen the Most Critical Communication Skill: Listening with Brenda Bailey-Hughes from 2019-02-27T08:08

Brenda Bailey-Hughes shares why and how to become a better listener.   You'll Learn: The sad current state of listening How to fall in love with silence in a conversation The five focus areas of l...

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405: How (and Why) to Daily Boost Positivity within your Team with Jon Gordon from 2019-02-25T08:08

Jon Gordon reveals best practices for building trust and rapport within a team, no matter the circumstances.   You'll Learn: Three exercises to build big rapport quickly The advantages of being an...

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402: How Overachievers can Reclaim Their Joy with Christine Hassler (Host of the Over it and On with it podcast) from 2019-02-15T08:08

Christine Hassler reveals how overachievers can lose and regain their joy.   You'll Learn: The joylessness of overachieving How to stop the constant doing through exploring your why Four questions...

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400: Making Better Decisions through Multiple Mental Models with Shane Parrish (Host of The Knowledge Project podcast) from 2019-02-11T08:08

Shane Parrish offers expert perspectives and tips for boosting your decision-making.   You'll Learn: Why we often fail to improve at decision-making Three useful mental models to serve you well Th...

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399: Maximizing Your Mental Energy with Isaiah Hankel from 2019-02-08T08:08

Isaiah Hankel highlights the importance of your mental energy, the best time to use it, and how to protect it from the people and things that drain it.   You'll Learn: The little ways we waste our...

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397: Making the Shifts Necessary to Grow Your Influence with John C. Maxwell from 2019-02-03T13:44:56

Renowned leadership author John C. Maxwell discusses how to shift yourself so you can continually grow and influence on a bigger scale. You'll Learn: 1. John’s approach to mentorship 2. How insecur...

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396: Insights into Embracing Emotions at Work with Liz Fosslien from 2019-02-01T08:08

Writer and illustrator Liz Fosslien shares why we should listen to our emotions instead of suppressing them at work. She also reveals how to be considerate of others’ emotions while protecting our ...

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394: De-Stressing Work with Better Language and Requests with Andrea Goeglein from 2019-01-28T08:08

Workplace psychologist Andrea Goeglein shares how language impacts workplace stress and how to successfully ask for help from others.   You'll Learn: The key causes of workplace stress Two verbal ...

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392: Getting Your Dream Job by Illustrating Your Value with Austin Belcak from 2019-01-23T08:08

Austin Belcak explains how deep research, cold emailing, and solving one of your dream company’s problems upfront accelerates job hunting--while building your skills.   You'll Learn: Two common th...

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388: How to Not Suck at Managing with Aaron Levy from 2019-01-11T08:08

Founder of Raise the Bar, Aaron Levy, shares four key habits that improve team performance.   You'll Learn: Why must managers suck How and why to listen better Examples of powerful questions   Ab...

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386: How to Earn More, Spend Less, and Build Wealth with Mindy Jensen (co-host of the BiggerPockets Money podcast) from 2019-01-07T08:08

Podcaster and real estate investor Mindy Jensen shares strategies for building wealth.   You'll Learn: The number one tip for earning more at your job The power of tracking your spending Tips for ...

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385: Unlocking New Ideas by Asking Better Questions with Hal Gregersen from 2019-01-04T08:08

Hal Gregersen explores methods for asking better questions to address your biggest challenges.   You'll Learn: How to ask better questions The four-minute Question Burst method to spark new ideas ...

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381: Building Your Career upon Dignity and Talent with Soulaima Gourani from 2018-12-17T08:08

Bestselling author and Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum Soulaima Gourani discusses the importance of knowing and owning your own dignity and making the most of what you’re good at.  ...

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374: Future-Proofing Your Career through Three Key Skills with Stephen Warley from 2018-11-30T08:08

Stephen Warley shares the critical skills that keep you valuable in a changing work landscape.   You'll Learn: Two exercises for increasing self-awareness Four key questions to ask yourself every ...

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373: Getting Consistently Good Results from Yourself and Others with Weldon Long from 2018-11-28T08:08

Weldon Long explains how his FEAR framework helped turn him from three-time ex-convict to a New York Times bestselling author and top sales expert.   You'll Learn: How Weldon went from being a dro...

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371: The Keys That Make a Great Team with Don Yaeger from 2018-11-19T08:08

Nationally acclaimed speaker and long-time Sports Illustrated editor Don Yaeger highlights the key differences that make a great team.   You'll Learn: How every organization is changing the world ...

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370: Increasing Your Perceived Competence with Jack Nasher from 2018-11-16T08:08

Professor and mentalist Jack Nasher shares compelling research revealing how conveying additional confidence perceived competence.    You'll Learn: The two things that enhance your perceived compe...

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368: Upgrading Your Productivity through Accountability with Focusmate’s Taylor Jacobson from 2018-11-09T08:08

Focusmate founder and CEO Taylor Jacobson breaks down how tribal psychology and accountability work partners can do wonders for your work and life.   You'll Learn:  The biggest distraction drivers...

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367: How to Project Vocal Confidence with Allison Shapira from 2018-11-07T08:08

Speech coach and ex-opera singer Allison Shapira teaches tips and tricks for better projecting your voice.   You'll Learn: How you’re likely breathing wrong and what to do about it Three ways the ...

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366: Mastering Conversations through Compassionate Curiosity with Kwame Christian from 2018-11-05T08:08

Negotiate Anything podcast host Kwame Christian lays out the compassionate curiosity framework and how to apply it to negotiations with others and with yourself for any aspect of your life.   You'l...

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364: Overcoming Overwhelm with Tonya Dalton (Host of the Productivity Paradox podcast) from 2018-10-31T07:08

inkWELL Press Founder & CEO Tonya Dalton gives her take on being more productive daily by figuring out and focusing on your passions instead of on other people’s fires.   You'll Learn: Where overw...

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363: Three Ways to Increase Your Pay (and Make it Go Farther) with Andy Hill (Host of the Marriage, Kids, and Money Podcast) from 2018-10-29T07:08

Andy Hill shares how he got his pay bumped in three different ways...and how to keep that money from flowing out.   You'll Learn: How to figure out when you should change companies Tips to boost t...

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361: Communicating In the Language of Leadership with Chris Westfall from 2018-10-24T07:08

Communications expert and pitch champion Chris Westfall illustrates how leadership is a language of the heart and how to achieve it through a perspective change.   You'll Learn: The three ways tha...

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357: The Six Morning Habits of High Performers with Hal Elrod (Host of Achieve Your Goals podcast) from 2018-10-15T07:08

Miracle Morning author Hal Elrod condensed the six habits of the most successful people in history into the SAVERS acronym and describes how they changed his life—and how they can change yours, too...

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354: Establishing Evening Routines to Optimize the Day Ahead with Jarrod Warren from 2018-10-05T07:08

Success 101 podcaster Jarrod Warren details an evening routine that will grant you a deep, restful sleep—and a successful way to tackle your day.   You'll Learn: How to turn stress around with you...

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350: Productivity Principles to Make Time for What’s Important with Jake Knapp from 2018-09-26T07:08

Jake Knapp shares how to deliberately design your day around what’s important to you, and how to give yourself more energy in the process.   You'll Learn: A fresh definition for what makes a day s...

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349: The Case for Kindness at Work with Dr. Richard Shuster (Host of the Daily Helping podcast) from 2018-09-24T07:08

Dr. Richard Shuster shows how being kind to others just because can help make you even more awesome at your job.   You'll Learn: The implications of being kind to others at work The two kinds of k...

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348: How Getting Curious Helps You Achieve Everything with Diana Kander from 2018-09-21T07:08

Diana Kander unpacks the importance of curiosity and the role it plays in the success of individuals and companies.   You'll Learn: Why uncovering blind spots is such a rapid path to progress Four...

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347: The Power of Truly Living Your Values Daily with Drew Dudley (creator of TED Talks “Everyday Leadership” and “The Leadership Game”) from 2018-09-19T07:08

Drew Dudley redefines leadership and shows what it really means to live your values.   You'll Learn: The gross way we make decisions when we don’t have clear values How to make leadership a practi...

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346: Seizing Career Opportunities with AstroLabs’ Muhammed Mekki from 2018-09-17T07:08

Muhammed Mekki lays out how to optimize your career opportunities.   You'll Learn: Why NOT to over-plan your career How to identify and capitalize on each career opportunity The nobility of manage...

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345: The Simple Solution to Disengagement with Dr. Bob Nelson from 2018-09-14T07:08

Dr. Bob Nelson reveals the drivers behind disengagement--and what to do about them.   You'll Learn: Just how critical recognition is Key reasons managers don’t give more encouragement Five ways to...

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344: Confidence-Forming Habits with Jordan Harbinger from 2018-09-12T07:08

Jordan Harbinger shares mindsets and practices to boost your confidence and your results with people.   You'll Learn: The secret strengths of introverts Why to ask for what you don’t deserve How a...

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343: How to Be More Strategic in Six Steps with Stacey Boyle from 2018-09-10T07:08

Stacey Boyle shares the why and the how behind being more strategic at work.   You'll Learn: What “be more strategic” really means Why to ALWAYS establish the purpose before the method The three b...

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341: Decoding Body Language with ex-FBI Special Agent Joe Navarro from 2018-09-05T07:08

Joe Navarro shows how to get to the bottom of body language and why observing it can better your relationships at work and at home.   You'll Learn:  Why it’s so hard to tell if someone’s actually ...

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339: Achieving Hyperfocus with Chris Bailey from 2018-08-29T07:08

Chris Bailey looks into how distraction affects productivity and the many ways you can prevent yourself from getting distracted ahead of time.   You'll Learn: Ways to hack your procrastination tri...

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335: Become a High Performer in Eight (Scientifically Proven) Steps with Marc Effron from 2018-08-20T07:08

Marc Effron shares his extensive research on the eight essential steps to becoming a high performer at work.   You'll Learn: The eight steps to high performance The difference between goals and pr...

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334: How to Stop Freaking Out and Keep Moving Forward with Maxie McCoy from 2018-08-17T07:08

Maxie McCoy advises dropping the grand plan of your life in favor of simpler questions to move you forward.   You'll Learn: Two exercises for discerning your direction Why you should keep a gratit...

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331: Making Things Work through Context Creation and Candid Communication with Josselyne Herman Saccio from 2018-08-10T07:08

Josselyne Herman Saccio opens up about creating your own context and communicating honestly for a more productive workplace.   You'll Learn: What most people get wrong about communication The dang...

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329: Asking Courageous Questions with Dusty Staub from 2018-08-06T07:08

Dusty Staub shares seven acts of courage and how to apply them wisely to your work.   You'll Learn: The three biggest lacks of courage in the workplace The problem with being nice Finding and libe...

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323: The Surprising Power of Seeing People as People with Kimberly White from 2018-07-20T07:08

Kimberly White breaks down why seeing people as people dramatically increases productivity at work and in life.   You'll Learn:   What you miss when you see people as objects How seeing people as ...

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321: Making Meetings Meaningful with Mamie Kanfer Stewart (Host of the Modern Manager podcast) from 2018-07-16T07:08

Mamie Stewart shares her expertise in planning (and declining!) meetings, substitutes to the traditional meetings, and making meetings more beneficial and productive for everyone.   You'll Learn: ...

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320: How to Exude Gravitas and Executive Presence with Anne Sugar from 2018-07-13T07:08

Anne Sugar shares how she’s helped high potential individuals command executive presence.   You'll Learn: The two key components of building trust Ninja tactics that help you read a room Power que...

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317: How to Form Habits the Smart Way with BJ Fogg, PhD from 2018-07-06T07:08

Stanford behavior scientist Dr. BJ Fogg shares his evidence-based insights into forming “tiny habits” and other powerful tools for transforming behavior.   You'll Learn: Why the Tiny Habits © Meth...

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314: How to Feel Less Busy With Laura Vanderkam (Host of the Best of Both Worlds podcast) from 2018-06-27T07:08

Laura Vanderkam gives her expert advice on feeling less busy, getting more done, and giving more value and meaning to your own time.   You'll Learn: How those who feel their time is “vast” spend t...

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313: Closing the Gap between Potential and Results with Thom Singer (Host of the Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do podcast) from 2018-06-25T07:08

Thom Singer breaks open the Paradox of Potential to highlight where potential doesn’t equal results and what to do about it.   You'll Learn: How to identify the unique things holding you back The ...

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309: Preventing Burnout in Yourself and Your Whole Organization with PwC's Karlo Siriban and Anne Donovan from 2018-06-15T07:08

PwC employees Karlo Siriban and Anne Donovan share their story of preventing burnout within themselves and transforming a whole work environment to prevent it for others.   You'll Learn: Key signs...

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307: Persuasive Speaking with Carmine Gallo from 2018-06-11T07:08

Carmine Gallo discusses the ancient power of persuasion and shows how it can make you irresistible and irreplaceable in the workplace today.   You'll Learn: Why storytelling is key in any field of...

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306: Taking Care of Your Brain With Dr. Mike Dow from 2018-06-08T07:08

Dr. Mike Dow speaks on how to keep your brain healthy and continuously improve its functionality.   You'll Learn: Key foods that keep your brain healthy The types and benefits of different Omega-3...

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305: Screwing Up Masterfully with Kristen Hadeed from 2018-06-06T07:08

Student Maid’s Kristen Hadeed shares her numerous leadership mistakes, how to learn fast, and inspire employees so much they clean toilets with a smile.   You'll Learn: When and how to deliver cri...

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304: Resigning Perfectly with Joseph Liu (Host of the Career Relaunch podcast) from 2018-06-04T07:08

Joseph Liu gives practical tips and guidelines for career transitioning, dealing with counteroffers, and avoiding burning professional bridges.   You'll Learn: Key indicators that it’s time to res...

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303: Inspiring Teams through Purpose with Fred Kofman from 2018-06-01T07:08

Fred Kofman shares how to unlock the power of purpose to strengthen your team and drive better performance.   You'll Learn: The first hurdle to working in a group How to find the inspiration in yo...

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302: Simple Manager Tools that Cure the Under-Management Epidemic with Bruce Tulgan from 2018-05-30T07:08

Bruce Tulgan makes the case for why it’s good to be the boss and the massive business costs of under-management. He also reveals the true definition of micromanagement and empowerment.   You'll Lea...

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300: How to Speak Using Your Perfect Voice with Roger Love from 2018-05-21T07:08

Celebrity voice coach Roger Love shares the keys that make your voice sound more engaging, authentic, confident, and powerful.   You'll Learn: Why you should put the music back into your speaking ...

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299: How to Rock an Interview with Pamela Skillings from 2018-05-16T07:08

Founder of Big Interview, Pam Skillings, breaks down what makes an interview successful and how to best up your interview game.   You'll Learn: How to prepare without over preparing The best answe...

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298: Key Success Principles that Are Wrong (sort of) with Eric Barker from 2018-05-14T07:08

Eric Barker busts the myths and uncovers truths behind some of the most popular maxims.   You'll Learn: How alignment is a genuine key to success Why valedictorians don’t necessarily shape the wor...

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297: Encouraging Insight Through More Coach-like Conversations with Michael Bungay Stanier from 2018-05-09T09:57:34

Michael Bungay Stanier returns to talk about become more coach-like by staying curious longer and giving advice a bit more slowly. You'll learn: 1. Why we more naturally give advice rather than ask...

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296: Working with a Recruiter 101 with Korn Ferry’s Julie Forman from 2018-05-07T07:08

Korn Ferry partner Julie Forman shares how to leverage recruiters and executive search consultants as you manage your career.   You'll Learn: Pro-tips for becoming more visible to recruiters Do’s ...

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294: Generating Greatness from Creative Workers with Todd Henry (Host of the Accidental Creative podcast) from 2018-05-02T07:08

Founder of The Accidental Creative, Todd Henry, shares lessons learned from managing creative employees AKA “herding tigers.”   You'll Learn: Why bounded autonomy produces the best creative result...

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293: Body Language Insights that Get You Promoted with Dr. Denise Dudley from 2018-04-30T07:08

Denise Dudley goes deep on the science and practice of optimizing your body language for making a powerful impression at work.   You'll Learn: How to smile more genuinely Postures for enhanced com...

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292: Enhancing Work and Life through Mindfulness with Oren Jay Sofer from 2018-04-27T07:08

Meditation teacher Oren Jay Sofer discusses the vastly positive impact of adopting a meditation practice.   You'll Learn: The top three evidence-based benefits of mindfulness practice How a one-mi...

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291: Deciding Whether to Stay or Go with Pete Mockaitis from 2018-04-25T07:08

Pete inserts himself into the show format, sharing his approach to tackling your next career decision.   You'll Learn: The 8 step-by-step questions that determine whether to stay or go Whether the...

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288: Managing First Timers in the Workplace with Chris Deferio (Host of the Keys to the Shop podcast) from 2018-04-18T07:08

Coffee shop guru & latte art champion Chris Deferio speaks on leading people who are at their first “real job” and keys to thriving in a chaotic environment.   You'll Learn: Best approaches for ma...

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287: Establishing Motivation, Intention, and Boundaries Like a Boss with Emily Thompson and Kathleen Shannon (Hosts of the Being Boss podcast) from 2018-04-16T07:08

Emily Thompson and Kathleen Shannon of Being Boss talk setting intentions and the importance of boundaries.   You'll Learn: The benefits of creating monthly intentions How to set boundaries – and ...

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286: How to Optimize Learning at Work with Whitney Johnson (Host of the Disrupt Yourself podcast) from 2018-04-13T07:08

CEO advisor Whitney Johnson shares her insights into optimizing individual learning and team innovation via thoughtful smart disruption placement along a learning curve.   You'll Learn: How to opt...

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285: Upgrading Your Promotion Potential with Terra Winston from 2018-04-11T07:08

Terra Winston sheds light to the main pieces of getting promoted: learning precisely who promotes you and what they value.   You'll Learn: The two major considerations for anyone who wants to be p...

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282: How to Manage Your Attention and Your Priorities with Neen James from 2018-04-04T07:08

Neen James shares best practices for directing our attention toward meaningful priorities.   You'll Learn: The fifteen minutes per day that can change everything Strategies for selecting the worth...

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281: Making Better Decisions by Thinking in Bets with Annie Duke from 2018-04-02T17:00

World Series of Poker champion Annie Duke shares her insights into making better, more informed decisions in an unpredictable world.   You'll Learn: How thinking in bets reframes your decision-mak...

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279: How to Feel More Alive at Work with Dan Cable from 2018-03-28T07:08

Award-winning professor Dan Cable shares his research insights on our “seeking systems” and how our engagement with them largely determine whether we feel alive at work.   You'll Learn: The work w...

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278: The Critical Factors Separating High and Low Performers with Morten Hansen from 2018-03-26T07:08

Professor Morten Hansen shares the striking results from his multi-year study that identified the seven factors that explain 66% of the difference between low- and high-performing employees.   You'...

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276: Reframing Rejection with Alex Grodnik (Host of Wall Street Oasis' Moving Up podcast) from 2018-03-21T07:08

Alex Grodnik shares why he loves hearing no, how to respond rejection, and what to do when being ghosted.   You'll Learn: Why no is not the end but only the beginning The prescription to overcome ...

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273: Taking Control of your Career with Korn Ferry’s Gary Burnison from 2018-03-14T07:08

Korn Ferry’s CEO Gary Burnison talks about the importance of learning agility and areas to consider when evaluating a potential job offer.   You'll Learn: Which skills predict success--and which a...

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270: Reclaiming Workplace Inspiration with Scott Mautz from 2018-03-07T18:00

Scott Mautz introduces the nine anti-muses and provides strategies for regaining inspiration at work.   You'll Learn: The difference between inspiration and motivation The nine anti-muses that dra...

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269: Why Willpower Doesn’t Work (and What Does) Benjamin Hardy from 2018-03-05T08:08

#1 Medium writer Benjamin Hardy makes the case for why and how to shape our environments to support success.   You'll Learn: How to use the sunk cost fallacy to your advantage The definition of a ...

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268: Tactical People Skills Learned by Undercover Detective / Reality TV Winner Derrick Levasseur from 2018-03-02T08:08

Former undercover detective and Big Brother winner Derrick Levasseur teaches you how to make use of his detective undercover skills in workplace environments to succeed in your job or profession an...

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266: Developing Your Free Time Formula with Jeff Sanders (Host of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast) from 2018-02-26T08:08

Fellow podcaster Jeff Sanders discusses what really makes up your time, how to avoid burning out while remaining productive, and how to prioritize tasks without sacrificing your goals. You'll Learn...

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265: Getting the Most Out of Each Day with Peter Shankman (Host of the Faster Than Normal podcast) from 2018-02-23T08:08

Peter Shankman walks through his unique take on productivity and lessons learned from ADHD that anyone can apply.   You'll Learn: 4 simple rules to be more productive Tricks to eliminate distracti...

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263: Building Relationships like a Superconnector with Scott Gerber from 2018-02-16T08:08

Scott Gerber discusses the “superconnector” approach to build meaningful human relationships and go beyond networking.   You'll Learn: How to become a conversational Sherlock Holmes Questions that...

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258: Doing the Work You Do Best with Ken Coleman (Host of the EntreLeadership podcast) from 2018-02-05T08:08

Broadcaster Ken Coleman guides us in discovering what we’re created to do… and how to see that dream become a reality.   You'll Learn: The litmus test for your passion The “nuclear option” for dea...

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256: Science-based Solutions for Delivering Tough Truth at Work with Mark Murphy from 2018-01-31T08:08

Author & trainer Mark Murphy explores the intersections of diplomacy, truthfulness, and difficult conversations at work.   You'll Learn: Top reasons why people don’t tell the truth at work Common ...

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254: How to Afford Anything and Care for your Career with Paula Pant from 2018-01-26T08:08

Fellow podcaster Paula Pant shares her expertise on mastering your personal finances, caring for your career, and making wise decisions.   You'll Learn: How to afford anything...but not everything...

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249: Leading When You’re Not in Charge with Clay Scroggins from 2018-01-15T08:08

Clay Scroggins discusses how to lead without being in the top position.   You'll Learn: Three simple questions to help you collaborate better The equation for powerful leadership How to have diffi...

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247: Thriving in High-Pressure Situations with Eddie Davila from 2018-01-10T08:08

Professor Eddie Davila discusses how to identify, view, handle, and thrive amidst pressure at work.   You'll Learn: Why pressure is really an honor and a gift What to do when you get stressed in l...

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245: Getting into Flow...Repeatedly with Steven Kotler from 2017-12-22T08:08

Author and researcher Steven Kotler lays out the pathways to the optimal state of consciousness called flow.   You'll Learn: The golden rule of flow How to find flow using psychological and neurob...

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244: Behavioral Science Insights on How to Have a Good Day, Everyday with Caroline Webb from 2017-12-20T08:08

Caroline Webb reveals actionable insights from the latest science behind living our best days.   You'll Learn: The power of micro-mindfulness Pro-tips for maintaining focus and motivation Best way...

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243: How to Be More Popular--and Why that Still Matters at Work with Mitch Prinstein from 2017-12-18T08:08

Mitch Prinstein helps us understand the different types of popularity and teaches us how to boost our popularity by working on our likability.   You'll Learn: Subtle ways to boost your likability ...

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240: Mastering the Art of Connection with Michael J. Gelb from 2017-12-11T08:08

Michael J. Gelb walks us through the power of connectedness, the importance of being aware of the people around you, and practices that can help your internal wellness.   You'll Learn: Why uber-bu...

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238: The Ingredients of A Great First Impression with Ann Demarais from 2017-12-06T08:08

Executive coach Ann Demarais highlights ways to become more socially generous and how to make an awesome first impression.   You'll Learn: The most common interpersonal flaws--and how to fix them ...

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235: The Power of Finding Your Why with David Mead from 2017-11-29T08:08

Author and Simon Sinek colleague David Mead shares the importance of starting with why you do what you do – and how to find that why.   You'll Learn: The benefits of starting with why Examples of ...

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233: Best Practices for Better Relationships at Work with FranklinCovey’s Todd Davis from 2017-11-22T08:08

FranklinCovey Chief People Officer Todd Davis shares the firm’s discoveries on proven best practices for building more effective work relationships.   You'll Learn: How to see others more clearly ...

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232: How to Be a Better Leader by Being More Positive with Brenda Bailey-Hughes from 2017-11-20T08:08

Professor Brenda Bailey-Hughes explores the scientific connections between positivity and being a better performer at work.   You'll Learn: The real science behind the power of positivity How to h...

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229: How to Wow with Powerful Words and Presence with Frances Cole Jones from 2017-11-13T08:08

Communications consultant Frances Cole Jones shares her best strategies to address her clients’ most pressing questions.   You'll Learn: How to tell if you’re a boring speaker...and what do about ...

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227: Becoming More Persuasive with Donald Kelly (Host of the Sales Evangelist podcast) from 2017-11-08T08:08

Fellow podcaster Donald Kelly reveals keys to being more persuasive, building influence, and hustling everyday.   You'll Learn: Principles of sales that everyone can use to become more influential...

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224: How to Sound Amazing Daily with Julian Treasure (Creator of TED talks "5 Ways to Listen Better, etc.") from 2017-11-01T07:08

Communications expert Julian Treasure shares the best practices of speaking, listening, and good sound for effective communication.   You'll Learn: The primary filters people listen through How to...

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222: The Quickest Ways to Earn an Extra Half Million Over Your Career with Rich Jones and Marcus Garrett (Hosts of the Paychecks and Balances Podcast) from 2017-10-27T07:08

Paychecks and Balances Podcast hosts Rich Jones and Marcus Garrett share some of their biggest money lessons learned from guests, experiences, and past mistakes.   You'll Learn: Pro-tips on gettin...

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221: Becoming a Great Conversationalist with Celeste Headlee from 2017-10-25T07:08

Journalist Celeste Headlee breaks down the steps towards being a better conversationalist.   You'll Learn: The top ways to have better conversations The myths you believe about good listening An e...

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215: Expanding Self-awareness Using the Top Personality Frameworks with Anne Bogel (Host of the What Should I Read Next? podcast) from 2017-10-11T07:08

Anne Bogel provides a whirlwind tour across leading personality frameworks, providing tips on how to apply these insights along the way.   You'll Learn: How the Myers-Briggs, StrengthsFinder, Enne...

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214: How to Massively Expand Your Network in 10 Minutes a Day with Molly Beck from 2017-10-06T07:08

Molly Beck shares a quick and easy formula for reaching out new people who can help you achieve your goals.   You'll Learn: The two components required to become an influencer The four types of re...

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213: Surviving and Winning Office Politics with Dorie Clark from 2017-10-04T07:08

Dorie Clark outlines how to flourish amid office politics by using electoral campaign strategies.   You'll Learn: How to create a campaign plan for your career The power mapping approach to smarte...

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210: How to Generate Many Creative Ideas with Tina Seelig (Presenter of "The little risks you can take to increase your luck" at TEDTalks Business) from 2017-09-27T07:08

Professor Tina Seelig talks about the critical components, principles, and tactics for bringing ideas into your imagination and out into the world.   You'll Learn: The two requirements of imaginat...

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209: How to Get Better at Anything with Tom Bilyeu (Host of Impact Theory) from 2017-09-25T07:08

Quest Nutrition founder Tom Bilyeu shows how to get better at anything by having crystal clear goals, a growth mindset, and powerful systems.   You'll Learn: The WOOP process for figuring out if y...

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207: Getting Psyched Up For High Performance with Daniel McGinn from 2017-09-20T07:08

Harvard Business Review editor Dan McGinn applies techniques from athletes, musicians, the military, and more to get yourself psyched for success.   You'll Learn: How to amp up confidence and dial...

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204: How to Survive the Jerks at Work with Robert Sutton from 2017-09-13T07:08

Robert Sutton shares his expertise on confronting, coping with, and forgiving the jerks at work.   You'll Learn: Internal mind tricks to help you cope with jerks How to use The Benjamin Franklin E...

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202: Discovering the Work You’re Built to Do with Don Hutcheson (Host of the Discover Your Talent Do What You Love podcast) from 2017-09-08T07:08

Talent guru Don Hutcheson shares how to better know yourself in order to select jobs that optimally align to your talents.   You'll Learn: Approaches to get more insight into your unique talents H...

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199: Supercharging Your Productivity with Erik Fisher (Host of the Beyond the To Do List podcast) from 2017-08-30T07:08

Productivity podcaster Erik Fisher shares how to optimally manage your energy throughout the day to improve productivity while avoiding overloads and burn-outs.   You'll Learn: How to manage your ...

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197: Getting and Growing Mo’ Money with Joe Saul-Sehy (Host of the Stacking Benjamins show) from 2017-08-25T07:08

Personal finance podcaster Joe Saul-Sehy lets us in on the secrets to making more money, handling it properly, and watching it grow.   You'll Learn: The first key to making more money Important be...

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193: Neuroscience Insights on Survival, Belonging, and Growth at Work with Dr. Britt Andreatta from 2017-08-16T07:08

Dr. Britt Andreatta surveys how our brains are wired for optimal work and best practices for creating an environment for thriving.   You'll Learn: Why our brains are not built for today’s workplac...

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189: Insider Recruiter Insights with Randstad’s Josh Vesely from 2017-08-07T07:08

Randstad’s SVP of Talent Solutions, Josh Vesely, discusses the state of the labor market, the benefits of working with recruiters, and necessities for today’s job hunters.   You'll Learn: How toda...

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186: The Practices of High-Performing Employees with Dr. Clint Longenecker from 2017-07-31T07:08

Professor Clint Longenecker shares his research-based insights on career performance improvement.   You'll Learn: Research revealing the 5 key things high performers have in common The dangers of ...

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184: Building Your Network Before You Need It with Dr. Ivan Misner from 2017-07-26T07:08

BNI Founder Ivan Misner shares the lowdown on the why and how of relationship-building.   You'll Learn: The fundamental networking disconnect that holds us back Ivan’s all-time favorite networking...

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181: How to Hone Your Strengths at a Job You Love with Scott Barlow (Host of the Happen to Your Career podcast) from 2017-07-19T07:08

Fellow careers podcaster Scott Barlow shares how to zero in on the essential things we need at work and bring our strengths to bear there.   You'll Learn: The 6 critical things people need from th...

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180: How to Conquer Stress, Freak-Outs, and the Fear of Failure with Joe Sanok (Host of The Practice of the Practice podcast) from 2017-07-17T07:08

Counselor Joe Sanok shares ways to tackle fears, manage stress, and stay in the growth zone.   You'll Learn: A brilliant approach to reframe fears of failure The science behind freaking out How to...

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178: How to Lead Without Authority with Dodie Gomer from 2017-07-12T07:08

Talent builder Dodie Gomer shares best practices for leading people to results--when you’re not in charge.   You'll Learn: How setting a clear vision on tiny matters delivers huge benefits Tactics...

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The Two Questions that Improve Every Decision from 2017-07-03T07:08

Happy (almost) 4th of July! In this special episode, Pete helps you declare independence from making sub-optimal decisions with two key questions that will help you approach decision-making better:...

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170: Managing Inner--and Outer--Critics with Dave Stachowiak (host of Coaching for Leaders podcast) from 2017-06-21T07:08

Fellow careers podcaster Dave Stachowiak shares wisdom on dealing with the inner critic, getting great feedback, and more   You'll Learn: How to best interact with the inner critic The magic quest...

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164: Sustaining Your Peak and Avoiding Burnouts with Brad Stulberg from 2017-06-07T07:08

Human performance guru Brad Stulberg illuminates the essential ingredients that lead to peak physical, emotional, and mental states.   You'll Learn: Brad’s ultimate growth equation How to get comf...

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161: Exploring Entrepreneurship without Quitting Your Day Job with Patrick McGinnis (Host of the FOMO Sapiens podcast) from 2017-05-31T07:08

Patrick McGinnis shows how you can develop your entrepreneurship--and job skills--while keeping the stability of your day job.   You'll Learn: Why you should consider being a 10% entrepreneur Two ...

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159: Increasing Confidence by Increasing Self-Awareness with Dr. Tasha Eurich from 2017-05-24T07:08

Tasha Eurich shares insights on self-awareness, how we can benefit from it, and how to strengthen our self-awareness.    You'll Learn: 7 indicators that reveal if you’re actually self-aware (most ...

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152: Executive-style Communication with Dianna Booher from 2017-05-08T07:08

Dianna Booher shows how you can conduct more effective meetings and make a greater impact with subtle tweaks to your communication approach.   You'll Learn: What a great leader sounds like Tips to...

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151: How to Get in the Zone...Every Day with Dr. Hans Hagemann from 2017-05-05T07:08

Dr. Hans Hagemann talks about the biochemical ingredients needed to get into the groove of “flow” and optimally engage your brain for peak performance.   You'll Learn: The three-chemical “DNA” of ...

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150: Expressing Radical Candor with Kim Scott from 2017-05-03T07:08

Kim Scott shows how “radical candor” can be used in the workplace to give better feedback and meaningful praise and criticism.   You'll Learn: How to care personally while challenging directly Thr...

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146: Accessing Your Hidden Brain Potential with Dr. Barbara Oakley from 2017-04-21T07:08

Engineering Professor Dr. Barbara Oakley gives her best techniques for making mindshifts, whether they are dramatic changes or small tweaks.   You'll Learn: Why the Pomodoro technique’s 25 minutes...

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144: Optimal Rejuvenation to Get Back to Work with Rachael O’Meara from 2017-04-17T07:30

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 for months.   You'll Learn: The critical benefits...

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142: Exceptional Perceptiveness for Exceptional Achievement with Isaac Lidsky from 2017-04-12T17:00

Construction entrepreneur Isaac Lidsky challenges us to take control of our lives and speaks on the impact of accountability and perception.   You'll Learn: How you misperceive yourself and your o...

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139: Dealing with “schmucks” in your office with Dr. Jody Foster from 2017-04-05T07:08

Psychiatrist Jody Foster offers handy categorizations and pro tips for handling the distinct kinds of difficult people in your workplace.   You'll Learn: How to spot and deal with 10 personality t...

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127: Making Better Decisions with Matt Bodnar (Host of the Science of Success podcast) from 2017-03-08T06:08

Matt Bodnar shares tools and mental models to be high-leverage as possible through better decision-making. You'll Learn: Why decision-making skills are a timeless key to being high-leverage Approa...

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124: The Science Behind Trust and High-Performance with Paul Zak from 2017-03-01T08:08

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 measure and manage trust in the workplace The ben...

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122: Nourishing Good Habits and Attitudes with Eric Zimmer (Host of The One You Feed podcast) from 2017-02-24T08:08

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 for wisely allocating your time and energy among all ...

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118: Constructive Confrontation with Jathan Janove from 2017-02-13T15:30:44

Employee engagement expert/lawyer Jathan Janove shares hard-won wisdom in the management trenches. You'll Learn: How to breach difficult conversations with constructive confrontational questions T...

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114: Delivering Powerful Feedback for Powerful Results with Alan Willett from 2017-02-03T08:08

Alan Willett discusses optimal approaches to giving feedback and other means of making powerful improvements in your team. You'll Learn: What makes some employees “unleadable” and how to lead them...

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113: How to Get Promoted Fast AND Make Your Employees Love You with Jamie Newman from 2017-02-01T08:08

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 work together to achieve professional and perso...

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108: Reaching Out of your Comfort Zone with Andy Molinsky from 2017-01-20T08:08

Brandeis Professor Andy Molinsky lays out a powerful framework for reaching beyond your current capabilities. You'll Learn: The psychological roadblocks that hinder us from reaching beyond our ski...

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100: “Going there” with (Uncle!) Topper Steinman from 2016-12-23T08:08

My uncle and first speaking mentor, Topper Steinman, shares his genius on how to enter into tricky conversational territory. You'll Learn: How to talk about just about anything, with anyone Rules ...

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086: Honing Your Persuasive Skills with Kwame Christian from 2016-11-16T08:08

Lawyer Kwame Christian guides us through effective persuasion and negotiation in any situation. You'll Learn: The first crucial step to negotiation How to discover your limits by practicing reject...

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083: Expanding Your Career Network with Mac Prichard (Host of the Find Your Dream Job podcast) from 2016-11-09T08:08

Public Relations whiz Mac Prichard shares how to grow your network by building lasting relationships and responding with generosity. You'll Learn How to navigate the “hidden” job market The step-b...

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080: Finding and Doing the One Thing with Jay Papasan from 2016-11-02T08:55:37

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 “one thing” About Jay Jay Papasan is the co-author of...

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079: Intentional Scheduling with Jeff Sanders from 2016-10-31T07:08

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 will sustain your energy all day Perspectives on ...

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076: Career Acceleration with Comparably’s Jason Nazar from 2016-10-24T07:08

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 from advancing in your career Guidance in your...

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074: Building Championship Teams with Thomas Mangum from 2016-10-19T07:08

Inspiring team-builder Thomas Mangum shares what it REALLY takes to have a championship team. You'll Learn The three key ingredients of a championship team. The basic two-part equation for modelin...

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073: Leading Change with Dr. John Kotter from 2016-10-17T07:08

Professor John Kotter walks through the essential components of successful change. You’ll Learn The eight critical steps for sparking change in your organization How you can test drive ideas fo...

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071: Being the CEO of Your Own Career with Angela Copeland (Host of Copeland Coaching podcast) from 2016-10-12T07:08

Career coach Angela Copeland shows how to take charge and proactively, intentionally manage your career. You'll learn Warning signs that you’re under appreciated at your job and how to deal A simp...

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069: Winning Arguments while Winning Allies with Jay Heinrichs from 2016-10-05T07:08

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 huge tip from Donald Trump about speaking in 12-...

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065: Super-Sizing Your Strengths with Lisa Cummings (Host of Lead Through Strengths podcast) from 2016-09-26T07:08

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 work engagement and 3X your quality of life Approa...

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063: The Optimal Time For Everything with Dr. Michael Breus from 2016-09-21T07:08

Dr. Michael Breus fills us in on all things sleep and identifies the optimal time of day for each and every thing we do. You’ll learn: 1. How to tell what your chronotype is – and how it determines...

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060: Rules for Rising Leaders with Pam Fox Rollin from 2016-09-14T07:08

Pam Fox Rollin helps new leaders settle into their role in the office. Pam Fox Rollin coaches executives and top teams in the San Francisco Bay Area and globally. Her clients are stepping up from r...

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057: Making a Career Pivot with Jenny Blake (Host of Pivot Podcast) from 2016-09-07T17:00

Career strategist Jenny Blake shares insights about the when, why, and how of career pivoting. You’ll learn: When and how to make a “pivot” move in your career The three “E’s” of piloting somethin...

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055: Coaching Questions of Mass Instruction with Michael Bungay Stanier (Host of the Great Work podcast) from 2016-08-31T07:08

Irreverent Great Work coach Michael Bungay Stainier provides mindset and questions to inspire your teammates--10 minutes at a time. You’ll learn: Why being a coach at work is a lot quicker and eas...

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054: Defining and Achieving "Success" with G. Richard Shell from 2016-08-29T07:08

Professor G. Richard Shell discusses how to find happiness in your work. You’ll Learn: The importance of changing your metaphor for success How to find happiness in every domain of your life – par...

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053: Becoming CEO Before Becoming 30 with Kate Bates from 2016-08-26T07:08

President & CEO of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, Kate Bates discusses how to establish a successful career path at a young age. You’ll Learn: Why you should always be the ‘go-to’ person The v...

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052: Mind Management for Productivity with David Kadavy (Host of the Love Your Work podcast) from 2016-08-24T07:08

Author and fellow podcaster David Kadavy discusses how to train yourself to get into and maintain a productive mindset. You’ll learn: Powerful rituals for powerful productivity A handy set of cate...

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049: Improved Happiness, Improved Performance with Michelle Gielan from 2016-08-17T07:08

Positive psychology researcher (and former CBS News anchor) Michelle Gielan discusses correlation and causation between happiness and career success. You’ll Learn: 1. How happiness truly translates...

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044: Calming the Voice Inside Your Head with Dan Harris (Host of 10% happier podcast) from 2016-08-03T07:03

ABC news anchor Dan Harris shares how meditation has helped him and other high-achievers accomplish even more.  You’ll learn: Dan’s wild story of how he came to discover meditation and its benefit...

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041: Developing a Powerful Presence with Dr. Nick Morgan from 2016-07-27T07:08

Legendary speech coach Dr. Nick Morgan shares verbal and nonverbal keys to making a powerful impression. You’ll Learn How to hook audience attention in presentations What vocal cues can unconsciou...

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038: Establishing the Essential with Greg McKeown from 2016-07-20T07:03

Author Greg McKeown expounds the idea of essentialism--the disciplined pursuit of less, but better. You’ll Learn: The meaning of essentialism and why to eliminate non-essentials. How to use extrem...

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032: Experiments in Productivity with Chris Bailey from 2016-07-06T07:08

Chris Bailey’s extreme commitment in productivity self-experimentation has yielded a boatload of insight into channeling your time, attention, and energy for maximum achievement. He shares the best...

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030: Optimal Practices for Prioritizing, Hiring, and Relating with ghSMART's Randy Street from 2016-06-29T07:08

Leadership advisor Randy Street shares fascinating insights gleaned from his advisory firm’s in-depth analyses on thousands of senior leaders--the biggest database on leaders in the world. He then ...

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029: Gaining Quicker Traction in Your New Role with Dr. Michael D. Watkins from 2016-06-27T07:08

Professor, author, and consultant Michael Watkins shares best practice strategies and tactics for getting the optimal start in a new role at work. You’ll learn: The most critical ingredient for a ...

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019: Increasing Likability with Arel Moodie (Host of the Art of Likability podcast) from 2016-06-03T07:08

Speaker/author and fellow career podcast host Arel Moodie teaches us the do’s and don’t’s for how to be well liked in all areas of life.


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018: Expanding Your Role with Kara Eschbach from 2016-06-01T07:08

Verily co-founder and CEO Kara Eschbach shares about the differences between the corporate world and entrepreneurship, and what everyone can do better navigate their careers.

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017: Connecting a Better Way with Thom Singer (Host of the Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do podcast) from 2016-05-27T07:08

Prolific speaker/author/Master of Ceremonies Thom Singer provides mindsets and tactics for building the best possible relationships with colleagues and new connections.


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016: Going for No with Andrea Waltz from 2016-05-25T07:08

Who would have thought failure could be fun? Andrea Waltz explains the ‘go for no’ philosophy, and how learning to fail might just be the best thing for your career.


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015: David Allen, The World's Leading Authority on Productivity and Creator of Getting Things Done (GTD) from 2016-05-23T07:08

If you ever find yourself going crazy with all the “stuff” on your mind, this episode is for you. Legendary productivity expert, GTD (Getting Things Done) originator, and best-selling author Dav...

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014: Emotional Mastery with Dr. Marcia Reynolds from 2016-05-20T07:08

Dr. Marcia Reynolds provides tools for some extra self-mastery of emotions to enrich ourselves and our colleagues.


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013: Resonating through Authenticity with Dr. Todd Dewett from 2016-05-18T07:08

In today’s selfie-filtered world, people crave authenticity more than ever. Dr Todd Dewett shows us how valuable it is to be your true self, and why being a genuine person is just as import...

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012: Rising Like a Star with Claire Pedersen Patel from 2016-05-16T07:08

In this episode, “Rising Star of the Consulting Profession” Claire Pedersen Patel shares insight into her rapid career rise, from the importance of finding confidence to the traits that tur...

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011: Making Messages Memorable with Dr. Carmen Simon from 2016-05-13T07:08

Being a great communicator is more than art alone. It’s also science. In this episode, Dr. Carmen Simon shows us the link between brain function and communication results, and explains...

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010: Something You Should Know to Defuse the Drama at Work with Dennis McIntee from 2016-05-11T07:08

Drama should never take priority over great work. In this episode, “Drama Free Guy” Dennis McIntee shows us how to find the underlying root cause of office drama, and how to achieve positive and...

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009: Masterful Mingling with Susan RoAne from 2016-05-09T07:08

Great communication skills are critical to success in today’s workplace. Mingling maven Susan RoAne shows us how to make the most of social events and build relationships by sharing tips and tri...

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008: Upgrading Your Creativity with Esteban Gast from 2016-05-06T07:08

School has never been this much fun. Comedian and creative teacher Esteban Gast shows us how to bring creativity into our every day life, while having a lot of laughs along the way. 

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007: Putting the Wisdom of the Centuries to Work with Jocelyn Davis from 2016-05-04T11:44:02

What does Machiavelli have to teach us about management skills? How can the works of Carl Jung make us better employees? Jocelyn Davis dusts off 2,5000 years of literature to show us that the cl...

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006: Powering up Purpose at Work with Arthur Woods from 2016-05-02T07:08

Arthur demonstrated his epic expertise when it comes to finding purpose at work. He provided a fantastic framework, robust assessment tools, and set of pro-tips for finding more purpose in your ...

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005: Pitching Like a Champion with Chris Westfall from 2016-04-29T07:08

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 ...

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004: Finding and Maintaining Your Genius with Gina Marotta from 2016-04-27T07:08

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.


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003: Strategically Managing Your Leadership Capital with Victor Prince from 2016-04-24T07:45

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 dif...

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002: Chasing Opportunity with Arla Lach from 2016-04-24T07:15

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.


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001: Communicating with Inspiration and Clarity with Mawi Asgedom from 2016-04-21T14:39:11

Mawi Asgedom shared some brilliant perspectives when it comes to speaking and writing with clarity.


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1) The surprisingly essential habits...

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F. THINKING. Subtle Shifts in Thinking for Tremendous Resilience with Charlie Harary from 2016-04-21T13:04

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 —...

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E. RELATIONSHIPS. How to Manage Your Manager with Mary Abbajay from 2016-04-21T12:54

Mary Abbajay shares how to manage up, understand who your boss is, and adapt to different personality types.


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1) One tiny, yet powerful, ...

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D. COMMUNICATION. Communication Secrets from FBI Kidnapping Negotiator Chris Voss from 2016-04-21T12:44

Chris Voss shares how FBI hostage negotiation approaches enable more effective, persuasive communication, in any field.


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1) The FBI 8 neg...

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C. PRODUCTIVITY. How to Feel Less Busy With Laura Vanderkam from 2016-04-21T12:34

Laura Vanderkam gives her expert advice on feeling less busy, getting more done, and giving more value and meaning to your own time.


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1) ...

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B. CAREER MANAGEMENT. Conquering the Five Career Derailers with Carter Cast from 2016-04-21T12:24

Kellogg professor Carter Cast provides his research on career derailment–and how to prevent it!


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1) Two questions to ask yourself to pinp...

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A. PRESENCE. Managing Self-Doubt to Tackle Bigger Challenges with Tara Mohr from 2016-04-21T12:14

Tara Mohr offers deep insight into how our fears and inner critic operate–and how to optimally respond.


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1) The key drivers behind fear a...

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0: START HERE. Welcome and Intro to How to be Awesome at Your Job from 2016-04-21T12:04:20

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 gu...

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0: START HERE. Welcome and Intro to How to be Awesome at Your Job from 2016-04-21T12:04:20

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 gu...

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