Today’s episode is the second in a series of podcasts in which I discuss the five principles of my new book Bring Your Whole Self to Work: How Vulnerability Unlocks Creativity, Connection, and Performance. During this episode, I talk about the power of appreciation and how to take on a mindset of gratitude. I also offer ways individuals, leaders, teams, and organizations can start practicing and utilizing appreciation to create a positive, healthy culture at work.

Today’s episode is the first in a series of podcasts in which I discuss the five main principles of my new book Bring Your Whole Self to Work: How Vulnerability Unlocks Creativity, Connection, and Performance. During this episode, I address the foundational first principle, Be Authentic. This principle is important because it is the one all the other principles in the book build upon. It's not always easy to be authentic. It takes conscious effort, mindful intention, and real courage. I share the authenticity equation and a group activity that help can help you, your team, or any group move through the fear of being vulnerable and demonstrate the human connection we all share.

Over the next few episodes, I will be exploring the additional four principles of my book. They are #2 Utilize the Power of Appreciation, #3 Focus on Emotional Intelligence, #4 Embrace the Growth Mindset, and #5 Create a Championship Team.

When you order Bring Your Whole Self to Work: How Vulnerability Unlocks Creativity, Connection, and Performance from 1-800-CEO-READ you will get a nice bulk discount price when buying multiple copies of the book for your team or organization.

Key Takeaways:

[3:39] Being authentic is hard, but it is important.

[9:40] What does it mean to ‘Be Authentic’?

[11:40] When do we justify being phony or inauthentic?

[17:02] The Authenticity Equation.

[27:00] The ‘If you really knew me you would know…’ exercise.

[39:23] The two types of credibility - personal and professional.

Resources:

Purchase Bring Your Whole Self to Work and gain access to bonus material.

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Today’s episode is the first in a series of podcasts in which I discuss the five main principles of my new book Bring Your Whole Self to Work: How Vulnerability Unlocks Creativity, Connection, and Performance. During this episode, I address the foundational first principle, Be Authentic. This principle is important because it is the one all the other principles in the book build upon.

My new book is officially available today! During this episode, I share the behind-the-scenes reality of making this book and podcast come to life, and some of what made it challenging.  I discuss and explore the nature of creativity, grief, and inspiration, and how all of these things were aspects of me writing my new book...and, how you can embrace your own journey, wherever you may be right now.

 

Order Bring Your Whole Self to Work: How Vulnerability Unlocks Creativity, Connection, and Performance and you will have access to special audio bonuses. And if you live in the Bay area, you can join me on May 5th for a live book launch at Book Passage in Corte Madera at 7 pm.

 

Key Takeaways:

 

[3:13] Nothing Changes Until You Do is a very personal book.

[8:29] What the phrase ‘bring your whole self to work’ means to me.

[13:20] Why I waited for life to calm down to write my new book.

[16:10] The inspiration behind this podcast.

[38:12] Infusing our lives into our work.

 

Resources:

Purchase Bring Your Whole Self to Work and gain access to bonus material.

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My new book is officially available today! During this episode, I share the behind-the-scenes reality of making this book and podcast come to life, and some of what made it challenging.  I discuss and explore the nature of creativity, grief, and inspiration, and how all of these things were aspects of me writing my new book...and, how you can embrace your own journey, wherever you may be right now.

My guest this week, Susan Stiffelman, is a parenting expert. She started her career as a teacher and a therapist. In her books, Parenting with Presence and Parenting without Power Struggles she acknowledges that parents are transforming and growing along with their children. She speaks to large organizations, like Google, and was the parenting expert for AOL and the Huffington Post for many years. She has been featured on the Today show and partners with other experts and authors in her online summits and programs.

My book, Bring Your Whole Self to Work: How Vulnerability Unlocks Creativity, Connection and Performance comes out officially May 1, 2018, but you can pre-order it now and receive special audio bonuses. And, you can join me on May 5th for a live book launch at the Book Passage in Corte Madera at 7 pm.

Key Takeaways:

[3:21] Susan explores a person's ability to transform and grow while raising kids.

[7:29] How Susan works with organizations to assist parents who often spend a lot of time at work.

[10:47] Advice for parents who are knee deep in the early years.

[16:43] Acknowledge the times when you are not present with your children.

[27:04] The next big wave of support for parents is coming to organizations.

[30:25]  The difference between working mothers and working fathers.

Resources:

Pre-order Bring Your Whole Self to Work and gain access to bonus material.

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My guest this week, Susan Stiffelman, is a parenting expert. She started her career as a teacher and a therapist. In her books, Parenting with Presence and Parenting without Power Struggles, she acknowledges that parents are transforming and growing along with their children. She speaks to large organizations, like Google, and was the go-to parenting expert for AOL and the Huffington Post for many years. She has been featured on the Today show and works other authors at Summits and Conferences worldwide.

My guest this week, Aaron Schiller, is a coach, counselor, the co-host of the Muse + the Catalyst Podcast, which I will be a guest on next week. He blends his varied career experiences of working in education, business, and as a trainer and consultant at Yale University’s Emotional Intelligence Lab, to coach executives and start-ups on gender awareness and emotional intelligence. 

My new book, Bring Your Whole Self to Work: How Vulnerability Unlocks Creativity, Connection and Performance comes out in two weeks (on May 1st), but you can pre-order it now and receive special audio bonuses.

Key Takeaways:

[3:33] What the phrase “bring your whole self to work” means to Aaron.

[4:37] Alcohol was kryptonite for Aaron.

[17:39] Do people resist their own transformations?

[20:52] Parenting expectations in today's world.

[26:56] Working with businesses to increase emotional and gender intelligence.

[28:40] Gender differences are deeply ingrained in our society.

[41:21] Diving deep into the world of feelings

[47:51] When things get scary, ask for help from the universe.

 

Resources:

Pre-order Bring Your Whole Self to Work and gain access to bonus material.

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Muse + the Catalyst Podcast

Coach Aaron Schiller

My guest this week, Aaron Schiller, is a coach, counselor, the co-host of the Muse + the Catalyst Podcast, which I will be guest on this week. He blends his varied career experiences in education, business, and as a trainer and consultant at Yale University’s Emotional Intelligence Lab, to coach executives and start-ups on gender awareness and emotional intelligence.

My guest this week, Bob Burg, has been speaking, writing and inspiring people for over 30 years. His books have sold over a million copies. His groundbreaking book, The Go-Giver, came out a decade ago.  It inspired a movement and has become a real phenomenon. The American Management Association named Bob one of the 30 Most Influential Leaders and he is one of Inc. Magazine’s 100 Great Leadership Speakers. During our conversation, he shares the inspiration behind his new book, The Go-Giver Influencer, the 4th in the Go-Giver series.  This new book is all about how to communicate tactfully without compromising your views and the essence of influence.

My new book, Bring Your Whole Self to Work: How Vulnerability Unlocks Creativity, Connection and Performance comes out on May 1st, but you can pre-order it now and receive special audio bonuses.

Key Takeaways:

[4:01] How Bob's sportscasting experience turned into a speaking business.

[7:16] The essence of influence.

[14:08] The Go-Giver Books explain how-to make everyone a winner.

[19:26] How to communicate and influence people in a healthy way.

[30:38] Every generation has their own set of skill sets.

[33:47] Mastering your emotions and stepping into another person’s shoes are main themes in The Go-Giver Influencer.

Resources:

Pre-order Bring Your Whole Self to Work and gain access to bonus material

Mike Robbins Website

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Mike Robbins on Facebook

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