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In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Saja Raoof discuss:Introversion in professional networkingBuilding a legal practice as an introvertManaging energy and making meaningful connectionsThe role of systems in business development Key Takeaways:Taking intentional breaks during networking events, such as stepping away for alone time, is a crucial strategy for introverts to manage their energy and remain engaged without feeling overwhelmed.Introverts can make networking conversations more comfortable and effective by asking open-ended questions, such as ‘How did you get into your career?,' which encourages others to share while allowing them to listen rather than dominate the discussion.Careful preparation before networking events—such as identifying key people to meet, reaching out in advance, and setting clear goals like making three meaningful connections—helps introverts feel more in control and makes the experience less daunting.Although introverts may shy away from the spotlight, embracing opportunities to speak, give testimonials, or lead discussions allows them to establish credibility and expand their network without relying on small talk or forced social interactions. "I am so outspoken about being an introvert exactly to send a message to the people who are a little too close, or just, you know, it's okay to embrace and it's okay to talk about." — Saja Raoof Be That Lawyer is now syndicated on Above the Law! Catch all our new episodes and my monthly column there—spread the word and help us grow: https://abovethelaw.com/ Thank you to our Sponsors!Rankings.io: https://rankings.io/Rainmakers Roundtable: https://www.fretzin.com/lawyer-coaching-and-training/peer-advisory-groups/ Episode References: Quiet by Susan Cain: https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0307352153Networking for People Who Hate Networking by Devora Zack: https://www.amazon.com/Networking-People-Who-Hate-Underconnected/dp/1605095222 About Saja Raoof: Saja Raoof is a San Francisco-based business immigration attorney. Though an introvert, she owes much of her professional success to networking. Saja will share tips on how introverts can not only survive but thrive at networking, and how they can leverage their strengths to build meaningful business relationships. Connect with Saja Raoof: Website: https://www.sar.law/Email: sar@sar.lawLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sajaraoof/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinInstagram: @fretzinsteveFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
Send us a textMultitasking gilt oft als Zeichen von Effizienz und Produktivität. Doch wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zeigen, dass es unserem Gehirn mehr schadet als nützt. Statt Aufgaben schneller zu erledigen, führt Multitasking zu oberflächlichem Denken und vermindert die Konzentrationsfähigkeit. Unser Gehirn ist darauf ausgelegt, sich auf eine Aufgabe nach der anderen zu fokussieren. Wenn wir ständig zwischen Tätigkeiten hin- und herwechseln, wird jeder dieser Wechsel mit einem kognitiven Aufwand verbunden – das sogenannte „Switching-Cost“. Dieser Aufwand erschwert es, tief in eine Aufgabe einzutauchen, was dazu führt, dass Informationen nur oberflächlich verarbeitet und schneller vergessen werden. Doch es gibt noch weitere negative Faktoren, die nicht nur uns selbst, sondern mittelfristig auch einer Gesellschaft als Ganzes schaden können.Wer effizient arbeiten und sein Gehirn gesund halten möchte, sollte sich deshalb darauf konzentrieren, eine Aufgabe nach der anderen abzuarbeiten und bewusst Phasen der Ablenkungsfreiheit schaffen. Mehr dazu in der heutigen Podcast-Folge.Hör doch mal rein. Buchempfehlungen: Die Multitasking-Falle: Warum wir nicht alles gleichzeitig könnenvon Devora Zack und Nikolas Bertheauhttps://lmy.de/EoWbM Besser fix als fertig: Hirngerecht arbeiten in der Welt des Multitaskingvon Bernd Hufnaglhttps://lmy.de/XjEtd Gesund trotz Multitasking: Selbstmanagement für den Berufsalltagvon Andreas Zimberhttps://lmy.de/HqSZM Webseite:https://www.cobaugh.de E-Mail:https://www.cobaugh.de/kontakt/ YouTube: Heike Beck-Cobaugh - YouTube
IN EPISODE 116: You've worked with all sorts of personality types. Get ready to get reacquainted with the "cactus" and the "snowflake" -- thinkers and feelers whose opposing styles often collide. In Episode 116, Devora Zack shows us how the rationale and sensitive can get along and even thrive side by side. We debunk popular myths and misconceptions about personality types, highlight useful ways to identify these styles in your workforce, explore ways to deal with team friction, and talk tips on giving effective feedback to others, regardless of their style. ABOUT DEVORA ZACK: Devora Zack is a best-selling author, global keynote speaker, and CEO of Only Connect Consulting, which provides leadership and team programs to clients like Smithsonian, Johns Hopkins Medical Institute, National Institutes of Health, John Deere, London Business School, Deloitte, Delta and many others. Her work appears regularly in the popular press, and she's the bestselling author of four books, most recently: The Cactus and the Snowflake: How the Logical and Sensitive Can Thrive Side by Side.
Devora Zack joins VIP's Casey Hasten in a discussion about networking, collaborating with different personalities, and how to get out of your comfort zone. Devora is the CEO of Only Connect Consulting, best-selling author, and keynote speaker. Devora's goal is to provide leadership and team programs, provide ways to successfully work with different personality types, and teach others how to grow in networking.About The Guest:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devora-zack-b002455/Website: https://www.myonlyconnect.com/About The We Are VIP Podcast:This podcast is brought to you by VIP to add value to your job or candidate search. Each week, we'll bring you helpful tips and insights from leading professionals to help candidates land their dream jobs and help employers find better talent.Hosted by:Casey Hasten, Director of Recruiting at VIPAbout VIP:We utilize a holistic approach to support your strategic initiatives in accounting and finance. From recruiting and strategic staffing, to project management consulting, our service model offers a comprehensive solution that allows for flexibility as you navigate transformation and growth within your organization.Connect:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/270216/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreVIPCompanyJob Openings and Services: https://wearevip.com
In this episode I've pulled together insights from four powerhouse networkers, and each of them is an expert in creating value and building relationships. What they share will make sure you grow your network powerfully and authentically, so that your business or career prospers and you make some great friends along the way. Devora Zack has carved out a reputation as a networking guru, and what she has to share about authentic networking is valid whether you're doing it online or eyeball to eyeball. She's been featured in many publications and media such as the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, USA Today, Women's Health and Fast Company - to name but a few! Stefan Thomas believes that putting effort into building and sustaining relationships at scale, over time, has benefits for every person, whether they own their own business, work for a company, or do a mixture of both. The trouble is that as Stefan says: “What most people think networking is, and what it actually is, are two very different things.” Peter Beaumont has led the marketing teams for some of the most iconic global brands, in a career spanning over 80 countries. In that time he figured out the secret to managing and building strategic business relationships, and now he speaks and consults with other companies using his six step process to help them develop more powerful connections and take things to the next level. Brandon Fong learned lessons at a young age from his parents that enabled him to master three of the most important skills that an entrepreneur needs for success. At 22 using those skills he made a connection that would change his life. He has continued to build on those skills and today he is on the journey to his own seven figure business and is helping entrepreneurs use his ‘Magic Connection' method to develop relationships that will change their lives too. Enjoy! What you'll discover: Devora: Four great tips for getting the most out of a networking event. Why you should follow up and what to consider in your follow-up to increase the chances of them saying yes. How to avoid the traps that damage rapport. Addressing the balance of speaking and listening in networking conversations. Stefan: Whether you should always agree to 121 follow ups. Getting the balance right in 121 conversations between asking versus telling. Why you should take advantage of longer speaking slots in networking meetings. Why storytelling is important for successful networking and marketing. Peter: How to define the key relationships you need to influence and develop. The important ingredients for developing strategic partnerships. How you know if you're doing ‘human to human' business relationships right. Brandon: The ‘Ikea effect' and how you can use this principle to add value to people who are more successful than you. The slipstream technique and how you can use it to accelerate your success. Brandon's ‘Magic Connection' method and the three ingredients for success. The benefits of ‘no' oriented questions and how to use them. An example of an email using Brandon's ‘magic connection' method, which helped him change his life at 22. Guest Links: All things Devora: Website: https://www.myonlyconnect.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devora.zack LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devora-zack Books*: Networking for People Who Hate Networking Singletasking: Get More Done One Thing at a Time Managing for People Who Hate Managing All things Stefan: stefanthomas.biz https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanthomasnetworking/ https://www.instagram.com/thenetworkingretreat/ Books*: Instant Networking by Stefan Thomas Business Networking for Dummies by Stefan Thomas Win the Room by Stefan Thomas All things Brandon: https://brandon-fong.com Search for the The 7 Figure Millennials Podcast Magic Connection Method: www.magicconnectionmethod.com Coupon Code for the accelerator program: 7FM More advanced training and bonuses: www.bfo.ng/tsc Twitter: @BrandonSFong All things Peter: Website: http://connxn.net LinkedIn: Peter M Beaumont Twitter: @pbeaumConnXN Email: peter.beaumont@ConnXN.net Books*:The Relationship Roadmap - Peter Beaumont Full Episode Links The Inside Track to Networking Like a Boss! With Devora Zack - 128 How to Build and Grow Your Professional Network with Stefan Thomas - 201 How to Captivate the Room When You're Networking on Zoom - 144 How to Make that One Connection That Could Change Everything with Brandon Fong - 147 Why You Need to Be More Strategic About Business Relationships with Peter Beaumont - 143 Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live' Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme. Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 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So how are you wired? Are you a cactus or a snowflake? Bob interviews bestselling author Devora Zack and talks about this sometimes complicated dynamic in the workplace – Devora is a Washington Post bestselling author and global keynote speaker with books in 45 languages.
The hardest part of entrepreneurship is dealing with people. Bridging the gap between the ‘logical' and the ‘sensitive' is imperative in the current climate. Today, Devora Zack joins Tom to help us discover how to identify the personality types of employees and clients, and build productive relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this special crossover episode with our sister podcast, PR After Hours, we meet best-selling author and Leadership Consultant, Devora Zack, whose latest book—The Cactus and Snowflake at Work: How the Logical and Sensitive Can Thrive Side by Side (Berrett-Koehler; Nov 02, 2021) --answers the question: can people with fundamentally different ways of thinking and engaging with the world work together? The answer is yes! Zack says the best use of our energy is to focus on our own reactions and perceptions rather than try to “fix” other people. The book helps readers learn where they are on the Thinker (“Cactus”)/Feeler (“Snowflake”) spectrum. She includes real-life scenarios that show how to nurture one's nature while successfully connecting with those on the other side. As always, Zack fearlessly and entertainingly dispels myths, squashes stereotypes, and transforms perceived liabilities into strengths. Listen in for a spirited conversation--and can you guess? Is Alex a cactus or a snowflake? Also by Devora Zack: Networking for People Who Hate Networking, Second Edition: A Field Guide for Introverts, the Overwhelmed, and the Underconnected Subscribe to PR After Hours here. Check out the Kirkus Review of PILATE'S FAITH, Alex's latest: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/j-alexander-greenwood/pilates-faith/ Order PILATE'S FAITH: https://amzn.to/3DWhyos. Buy Alex Greenwood's books on Amazon.com. Opening and closing announcer: Mary McKenna. Listen to her guest appearance on the show here. You should hire Mary for your voiceover needs. Contact her at mmckennakc(at)gmail.com. Original outro theme music "Mysterious Goings On" by Jamie Green. Want your own cool score for your podcast or website? Contact Jamie at Greenhouse Consulting. Check out Jamie's interview on the show here. This episode of the Mysterious Goings On Podcast was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. We are an Amazon Associates seller, some of our links may earn us a commission. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/support
Today we meet best-selling author and Leadership Consultant, Devora Zack, whose latest book—The Cactus and Snowflake at Work: How the Logical and Sensitive Can Thrive Side by Side (Berrett-Koehler; Nov 02, 2021) --answers the question: can people with fundamentally different ways of thinking and engaging with the world work together? The answer is yes! Zack says the best use of our energy is to focus on our own reactions and perceptions rather than try to “fix” other people. The book helps readers learn where they are on the Thinker (“Cactus”)/Feeler (“Snowflake”) spectrum. She includes real-life scenarios that show how to nurture one's nature while successfully connecting with those on the other side. As always, Zack fearlessly and entertainingly dispels myths, squashes stereotypes, and transforms perceived liabilities into strengths. Listen in for a spirited conversation--and can you guess? Is Alex a cactus or a snowflake? Also by Devora Zack: Networking for People Who Hate Networking, Second Edition: A Field Guide for Introverts, the Overwhelmed, and the Underconnected Review this show on Apple Podcasts here. Get Alex's book, THE PODCAST OPTION: https://amzn.to/3gOCYLj Listen to our entire library of episodes and more on the show website: PRAfterHours.com. Drop a buck in the tip jar here. Announcer: Mary McKenna. PR After Hours Theme: https://filmmusic.io "Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC. Sound effects. This episode of the PR After Hours Podcast was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. As an Amazon Associate, we earn a small commission on some of our Amazon links. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alex-greenwood1/message
We are social beings and our relationships with others are critical to our happiness. That is just one of the ways that Beverly Jones shares on how we can get unstuck and create fulfillment and happiness. She tells Kevin that what works for us as individuals is just as important for leaders. When you manage your happiness, you are more empathetic and better able to motivate your team. Key Points Beverly Jones offers practical strategies to create joy and meaning at work (or home). The include: Making better use of your calendar. The importance of networking and what it is and isn't. Learning something new; when you are in learning mode you are more creative. The “engagement triangle”: by managing 3 factors you can increase awareness and motivate yourself and team members. Meet Beverly Name: Beverly Jones Her Story: Beverly is the author of Find Your Happy at Work: 50 Ways to Get Unstuck, Move Past Boredom, and Discover Fulfillment. She works with leaders to spark engagement and productivity in their teams and helps professionals to thrive in their careers. She is a Visiting Fellow at the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service at Ohio University. Worth Mentioning: Beverly started working at 13 She was a Washington lawyer, and then an energy company executive, before women were always welcome, and learned career and leadership lessons the hard way, a little at a time. She is a born pessimist who learned optimism by trial and error. This episode is brought to you by… Future of Work Newsletter, a free weekly e-newsletter. It's full of articles and resources to help you, your team and your organization be more successful in the ever-changing remote work environment. Book Recommendations Find Your Happy at Work by Beverly E. Jones Finding Comfort During Hard Times: A Guide to Healing after Disaster, Violence, and Other Community Trauma by Earl Johnson Related Podcast Episodes Creating Happiness in the Workplace with Kris Boesch. Networking for People Who Hate Networking with Devora Zack. Putting Happiness to Work with Eric Karpinski. Getting Unstuck with Craig Lemasters.
Alan welcomes his first guest Evan Goldberg - Founder and EVP of Oracle NetSuite. It's a company designed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. From 11,000 companies to over 27,000 companies use NetSuite to help with their hypergrowth. Evan says during this time of dislocation and disruption there is a lot of opportunity. Companies are being built in the "new normal". One of the biggest changes is selling directly to consumers because the retailers are less reliable. Evan goes on to share the 5 benefits that his company provides. Visibility, being able to see around the bends. Agility, to be able to respond to changes. Control, knowing what is happening so there is no potential loss. Automation, we help eliminate manual tasks to allow one to focus on their mission, and lastly Collaboration, being able to work and communicate on ideas. Alan say's you need the right tools in this entrepreneur world and using artificial intelligence for practical application is the answer for the future. Joining Alan next is Author of "The Cactus and Snowflake at Work", Devora Zack. What is the "Cactus and Snowflake"? It's the description given for the Thinkers and the Feelers. Thinkers feel and Feelers Think, say's Devora. Most of us are in the middle. She say's your life is an Ecosystem and the 3 main differences between a Cactus and a Snowflake are: The cactus leads with it's head and a Snowflake leads with it's heart. The cactus is analytical and the snowflakes are empathetic. And lastly, the cactus are direct in conversation as the snowflakes are diplomatic in situations. She believes we can work together and be symbolic which will allow us to understand ourselves and others better. Devora explains how we are all different and how we respond to things in the world shows so. She reminds us that we can't compare our insides with other people's outsides. In her book she say's the term NAY - Not About You. Most people's behaviors and mood having nothing to do with you. We need to learn to mind one's business. Devora also shares that we have 3 things we can control. Our thoughts, our words, and our actions. It's ourselves that can change and improve in order to have a better relationship with others. People are who they are. Develop a mantra that will allow you to be able to deal with certain things in today's world. [00:00:00] The Oracle [00:05:18] 5 Benefits [00:11:30] Right Tools [00:18:50] Cactus or Snowflake? [00:26:38] Internalizing and Projecting [00:33:51] Mind Your Business
Alan welcomes his first guest Evan Goldberg - Founder and EVP of Oracle NetSuite. It's a company designed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. From 11,000 companies to over 27,000 companies in the past five years have turned to NetSuite to help with their hypergrowth. Evan says during this time of dislocation and disruption there is a lot of opportunity. Companies are being built in the "new normal". One of the biggest changes is selling directly to consumers because the retailers are less reliable. Evan goes on to share the 5 benefits that his company provides. Visibility, being able to see around the bends. Agility, to be able to respond to changes. Control, knowing what is happening so there is no potential loss. Automation, we help eliminate manual tasks to allow one to focus on their mission, and lastly Collaboration, being able to work and communicate on ideas. Alan say's you need the right tools in this entrepreneur world and using artificial intelligence for practical application is the answer for the future. Joining Alan next is Author of "The Cactus and Snowflake at Work", Devora Zack. What is the "Cactus and Snowflake"? It's the description given for the Thinkers and the Feelers. Thinkers feel and Feelers Think, say's Devora. Most of us are in the middle. She say's your life is an Ecosystem and the 3 main differences between a Cactus and a Snowflake are: The cactus leads with it's head and a Snowflake leads with it's heart. The cactus is analytical and the snowflakes are empathetic. And lastly, the cactus are direct in conversation as the snowflakes are diplomatic in situations. She believes we can work together and be symbolic which will allow us to understand ourselves and others better. Devora explains how we are all different and how we respond to things in the world shows so. She reminds us that we can't compare our insides with other people's outsides. In her book she say's the term NAY - Not About You. Most people's behaviors and mood having nothing to do with you. We need to learn to mind one's business. Devora also shares that we have 3 things we can control. Our thoughts, our words, and our actions. It's ourselves that can change and improve in order to have a better relationship with others. People are who they are. Develop a mantra that will allow you to be able to deal with certain things in today's world. [00:00:00] The Oracle [00:05:18] 5 Benefits [00:11:30] Right Tools [00:18:50] Cactus or Snowflake? [00:26:38] Internalizing and Projecting [00:33:51] Mind Your Business
Devora Zack talks about how the rigorously rational and the supremely sympathetic can meet in the middle and merge their strengths.
SEGMENT 1 with Roberta Matuson, starting at 0:00: Some call it the Great Resignation. Some call it the Great Refusal to Work. Whatever we call it the unemployment rate in April 2020 was 20 percent… now it's 4.6 percent. Small business owners report it is increasingly difficult to find people and the employee turnover rate is at an all-time high. What's going on here and how can your small business survive it?SEGMENT 2 with Devora Zack, starting at 20:15: In business and in life there are thinkers and feelers. Can they get along in your office? Can someone be both?SEGMENT 3 with Jacky Goh, starting at 39:15: We haven't talked a lot about crypto for small business on this show, but it's time to dive in. What types of retailers are accepting cryptocurrency and how can you actually use it to shop and earn rewards along the way?Sponsored by NiceJob
Brother Greg sits down with Devora Zack - author of, The Cactus and Snowflake at Work - provides tips for how the logical and sensitive can thrive side by side.
In this episode of Pocket Sized Pep Talks, you'll learn:1. What makes this book special.2. What a Cactus and Snowflake is, and how to know which one you are.3. How to read the style of others. 4. Flex your style – or remaining true to who you are - while learning how to communicate with others in the way they are comfortable. 5. How to 'flex your style' rather than wait for other people to accommodate you.6. This kind of blows me away. Why do you have an issue with the golden rule? Do unto others as you would wish other would do unto you.7. The similarities and difference between introversion and extroversion and the traits found in the Cactus/ Snowflake.
Kathryn interviews Author Beverly Conyers MA.Almost half of the U.S. has a family member or close friend who has or is currently struggling with an addiction problem. With stress at an all time high, oftentimes we feel hopeless as to how to help our loved one. A Mother of an addict and bestselling author, Beverly Conyers, offers wisdom and insight to families who have walked this road. She draws on research, experience, and compelling personal stories from others to explain what families should know about substance abuse, interventions, relapse, and more. Conyers is one of the most respected voices in recovery whose books have been used in addiction facilities across the U.S. Through her books, she hopes to reduce the stigma of addiction to help families and friends develop effective coping strategies. Kathryn also interviews Author Devora Zack. Can people with fundamentally different ways of making sense of and engaging with the world work together? Devora Zack says the best use of our energy is to focus on our own reactions and perceptions rather than try to “fix” other people. She helps readers learn where they are on the Thinker (“Cactus”)/Feeler (“Snowflake”) spectrum. By including real-life scenarios that show how to nurture one's nature while successfully connecting with those on the other side, Zack fearlessly and entertainingly dispels myths, squashes stereotypes, and transforms perceived liabilities into strengths. She is a Washington Post bestselling author and global keynote speaker and has been featured in Wall Street Journal, USA Today, ABC-TV, CNN, NBC, SiriusXM and Forbes, among others.
Kathryn interviews Author Beverly Conyers MA.Almost half of the U.S. has a family member or close friend who has or is currently struggling with an addiction problem. With stress at an all time high, oftentimes we feel hopeless as to how to help our loved one. A Mother of an addict and bestselling author, Beverly Conyers, offers wisdom and insight to families who have walked this road. She draws on research, experience, and compelling personal stories from others to explain what families should know about substance abuse, interventions, relapse, and more. Conyers is one of the most respected voices in recovery whose books have been used in addiction facilities across the U.S. Through her books, she hopes to reduce the stigma of addiction to help families and friends develop effective coping strategies. Kathryn also interviews Author Devora Zack. Can people with fundamentally different ways of making sense of and engaging with the world work together? Devora Zack says the best use of our energy is to focus on our own reactions and perceptions rather than try to “fix” other people. She helps readers learn where they are on the Thinker (“Cactus”)/Feeler (“Snowflake”) spectrum. By including real-life scenarios that show how to nurture one's nature while successfully connecting with those on the other side, Zack fearlessly and entertainingly dispels myths, squashes stereotypes, and transforms perceived liabilities into strengths. She is a Washington Post bestselling author and global keynote speaker and has been featured in Wall Street Journal, USA Today, ABC-TV, CNN, NBC, SiriusXM and Forbes, among others.
Kathryn interviews Author Beverly Conyers MA.Almost half of the U.S. has a family member or close friend who has or is currently struggling with an addiction problem. With stress at an all time high, oftentimes we feel hopeless as to how to help our loved one. A Mother of an addict and bestselling author, Beverly Conyers, offers wisdom and insight to families who have walked this road. She draws on research, experience, and compelling personal stories from others to explain what families should know about substance abuse, interventions, relapse, and more. Conyers is one of the most respected voices in recovery whose books have been used in addiction facilities across the U.S. Through her books, she hopes to reduce the stigma of addiction to help families and friends develop effective coping strategies. Kathryn also interviews Author Devora Zack. Can people with fundamentally different ways of making sense of and engaging with the world work together? Devora Zack says the best use of our energy is to focus on our own reactions and perceptions rather than try to “fix” other people. She helps readers learn where they are on the Thinker (“Cactus”)/Feeler (“Snowflake”) spectrum. By including real-life scenarios that show how to nurture one's nature while successfully connecting with those on the other side, Zack fearlessly and entertainingly dispels myths, squashes stereotypes, and transforms perceived liabilities into strengths. She is a Washington Post bestselling author and global keynote speaker and has been featured in Wall Street Journal, USA Today, ABC-TV, CNN, NBC, SiriusXM and Forbes, among others.
Kathryn interviews Author Beverly Conyers MA.Almost half of the U.S. has a family member or close friend who has or is currently struggling with an addiction problem. With stress at an all time high, oftentimes we feel hopeless as to how to help our loved one. A Mother of an addict and bestselling author, Beverly Conyers, offers wisdom and insight to families who have walked this road. She draws on research, experience, and compelling personal stories from others to explain what families should know about substance abuse, interventions, relapse, and more. Conyers is one of the most respected voices in recovery whose books have been used in addiction facilities across the U.S. Through her books, she hopes to reduce the stigma of addiction to help families and friends develop effective coping strategies. Kathryn also interviews Author Devora Zack. Can people with fundamentally different ways of making sense of and engaging with the world work together? Devora Zack says the best use of our energy is to focus on our own reactions and perceptions rather than try to “fix” other people. She helps readers learn where they are on the Thinker (“Cactus”)/Feeler (“Snowflake”) spectrum. By including real-life scenarios that show how to nurture one's nature while successfully connecting with those on the other side, Zack fearlessly and entertainingly dispels myths, squashes stereotypes, and transforms perceived liabilities into strengths. She is a Washington Post bestselling author and global keynote speaker and has been featured in Wall Street Journal, USA Today, ABC-TV, CNN, NBC, SiriusXM and Forbes, among others.
Devora Zack is the CEO of Only Connect Consulting, a Washington Post bestselling author, and keynote speaker. In our conversation, we discussed how anyone can use simple strategies to become a better networker (even if you're an introvert), the power of focus & how to get more done, and ways to be a better leader in the workplace. Hope you enjoy this one!
December 13, 2021 - Attention Grabbing Manuel Suarez and Cactus & Snowflake Devora Zack
CareerCast by the University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Do you sometimes feel that your colleagues don't understand who you are and what are you saying? According to Devora Zack, global keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and author of several books, including, The Cactus and Snowflake at Work, we often work with individuals of different temperaments who can seem as different as the logical cactus and sensitive snowflake. The good news is that can be great for the strength of the team and the company – if you take time to understand how “the other half lives” and works. In this CareerCast, Devora shares her research, insights, and humor-infused wisdom to help you collaborate more effectively with cacti and snowflakes.
Devora Zack shares information from her book, The Cactus and Snowflake at Work: How the logical and Sensitive Can Thrive Side by Side, in a frank discussion about how personality types affect our work relationships. Learn more about Devora and her book here: https://www.myonlyconnect.com/ (https://www.myonlyconnect.com/)
Devora Zack shares approaches to understand a key personality trait–in yourself and others–so thinkers and feelers can thrive together at work. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to tell if you're a cactus or a snowflake 2) The leadership style that harms motivation 3) The platinum rule for giving feedback Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep717 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DEVORA — Devora Zack is CEO of Only Connect Consulting, a Washington Post bestselling author, and a global keynote speaker with books in twenty languages. Her clients include Deloitte, the Smithsonian, Delta Airlines, the FDA, Johns Hopkins, and the National Institutes of Health. She has been featured by The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, US News & World Report, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Self, Redbook, Fast Company, and many others. She is the author of Managing for People Who Hate Managing, Singletasking and her upcoming book is called The Cactus and the Snowflake at Work: How the Logical and Sensitive Can Thrive Side by Side, releasing November 2021. • Book: The Cactus and Snowflake at Work: How the Logical and Sensitive Can Thrive Side by Side • Book: Singletasking: Get More Done—One Thing at a Time • Book: Networking for People Who Hate Networking, Second Edition: A Field Guide for Introverts, the Overwhelmed, and the Underconnected • Book: Managing for People Who Hate Managing: Be a Success by Being Yourself • Website: MyOnlyConnect.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster and Jules Feiffer • Product: The Torpedo typewriter — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • StoryBlocks. Enhance your video storytelling quickly, beautifully, and affordably at Storyblocks.com/awesome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Now in 2021 social gatherings and in-person interactions are becoming more frequent again. These could be family or community gatherings, business gatherings such as conferences, or networking events. Some of these types of events as an introvert you honestly may not have missed. As introverts, we generally prefer deeper conversations to small talk. Are you ready to participate in these gatherings with small talk and other interactions? Success comes from getting to know yourself as an introvert and coming up with some strategies that work for you. In this episode, we will discuss a few strategies and thoughts when it comes to small talk and conversations, and large gatherings.Devora Zack, "Networking for People Who Hate Networking: A Field Guide for Introverts, The Overwhelmed, and the Underconnected" Matthew Pollard, “The Introvert's Edge to Networking: Work the Room. Leverage Social Media. Develop Powerful Connections”Lisa Petrilli, “How to Design a Conference Introverts will Love”Get my book: Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for IntrovertsContact the host of Quiet and Strong :David HallAuthor, Speaker, Educator, Podcasterquietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid@quietandstrong.comTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInTake the FREE Personality Assessment:Typefinder Personality AssessmentYou may also like:Quiet & Strong Merchandise
There is no overnight success. However, there is hustle. DC Glenn is a platinum-selling rapper, actor, voice-over professional and featured in Geico's “SCOOP THERE IT IS” commercial. DC shares with Kevin that his path to stardom was rather bumpy. He worked hard to get a label and signed a terrible contract. Instead of feeling sorry for himself, he studied the law and waited for his day in court. This continuous learning attitude and preparedness for new ventures gave him the chance to not only star in the #1 commercial but provide input to the content. Sprinkles, anyone? He encourages us to step out of our comfort zone and be OK with things that don't work out. Failures can lead to good things if we look for the opportunity. In this episode, DC talks about: Learning how to learn. Value of preparation. This episode is brought to you by… Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential, Kevin's free weekly e-newsletter. It's full of articles and resources to help you become a more confident and successful leader. Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber Connect with DC Glenn: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest Related Podcast Episodes: Networking for People Who Hate Networking with Devora Zack. Get a Vision and Live It with Larry Olsen. Follow the Podcast Don't miss an episode! Follow this podcast through the options below. Apple Podcasts Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud RSS Or your favorite podcast app. Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Join Our Facebook Group Join our Facebook community to network with like-minded leaders, ask us questions, suggest guests and more. We welcome your wealth of experience and hope you will join us in sharing it with others on their leadership journey. You can join the group here: facebook.com/groups/RemarkableLeadershipPodcast/
Did you know most human beings are introverted? Author, Consultant, Coach Devora Zack is herself an introvert yet she travels the world speaking in front of huge groups and spreading the word that Introversion is a gift not a problem. She talks about her book, “Networking for People who Hate Networking - A Field Guide for Introverts, The Overwhelmed, and the Underconnected” This book is far more than a guide to networking it has helped thousands of Introverts start loving themselves and seeing their introversion as their super power. If you’re an introvert or know or love an introvert this is a must listen to interview.
Devora Zack debunks multitasking myths and shares how singletasking can help you get more done– one thing at a time. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why multitasking reduces your efficiency 2) How to unplug effectively 3) Why we get addicted to multitasking Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep609 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DEVORA — Devora Zack is CEO of Only Connect Consulting, a Washington Post bestselling author and global speaker with books in 45 language translations. Her clients include Deloitte, Smithsonian, Delta Airlines, the FDA, Johns Hopkins, and the National Institutes of Health. She has been featured by the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, US News & World Report, Forbes, Self, Redbook, Fast Company, and many others. She is the author of Networking for People Who Hate Networking, Managing for People Who Hate Managing and Singletasking. • Book: Networking for People Who Hate Networking, Second Edition: A Field Guide for Introverts, the Overwhelmed, and the Underconnected • Book: Singletasking: Get More Done-One Thing at a Time • Book: Managing for People Who Hate Managing: Be a Success by Being Yourself • Website: MyOnlyConnect.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster • Mythology: Odysseus • Personality: Douglas Merrill on Multitasking • Personality: Elinor Glyn • Personality: Philo of Alexandria • Personality: Steven Pressfield • Term: Cluster tasking — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Hydrant. Hydrate all the more effectively, efficiently, and deliciously! Listeners save 25% at drinkhydrant.com/awesome. • Magic Spoon. Enjoy free shipping on delicious, healthy, high-protein cereal that reminds you of childhood. Free shipping on the variety pack at magicspoon.com/HTBA. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Devora Zack has carved out a reputation as a networking guru, and what she has to share is valid whether it's networking online or eyeball to eyeball. She's been featured in many publications and media such as the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, USA Today, Women's Health and Fast Company - to name but a few! She's also won numerous awards and written many books, including her best-selling ‘Networking For People Who Hate Networking' which is currently circulating in 45 different languages! If that's not enough Devora is a global keynote speaker and leadership consultant to some of the biggest names in the world! I know you're going to love this episode, as there are so many nuggets of wisdom to pick up! Enjoy! What you'll discover: Why networking is the opposite to what most people believe Why authenticity is key to successful networking The 3 key differences between being an introvert and extrovert, and the role that temperament and behaviour play in both. How to approach networking, whether you're an introvert or extrovert How to end and enter the conversation Devora's (4) top tips for getting the most out of a networking event What to consider in your follow-up Addressing the balance of speaking and listening in networking conversations Why making an effort to focus conversations on ‘the good' can enhance your networking How W.A.I.T.ing can help you interact at networking events Why multitasking is not the most effective way to get things done All things Devora: Website: https://www.myonlyconnect.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devora.zack LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devora-zack Books Networking for People Who Hate Networking Singletasking: Get More Done One Thing at a Time Managing for People Who Hate Managing Recommended Book: The Phantom Toll Booth by Norton Juster Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass https://www.standoutpitch.com Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.
Recently I read "Networking For People Who Hate Networking," by Devora Zack. This week on the podcast, I thought I would share my experience reading the book and some of the lessons I learned. https://www.theambitiousfreelancer.com/podcast/67
Dr. Wayne Baker has found that most people are willing to help, and most people don't ask for what they need. This may be because we believe that others can help us, or it will make us appear weak. Wayne is a professor at the University of Michigan and the author of All You Have To Do Is Ask. Kevin and Wayne discuss the importance of asking both personally and professionally. Research shows that when we can ask for help, we are less frustrated at work (or home). We can find opportunities and talent. Further, it can make our teams more successful. He shares a four-step process of asking, starting with what is your goal? Leaders should be a chief help seeker and by working to change behaviors you can change your culture. He also shares thoughts on asking in communicating in a remote world. In this episode, Wayne discusses 1. The reciprocity ring. 2. The law of giving and receiving. 3. SMART criteria. This episode is brought to you by... Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential, Kevin's free weekly e-newsletter. It's full of articles and resources to help you become a more confident and successful leader. You can learn more at https://remarkablepodcast.com/UYRP Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: All You Have to Do is Ask by Dr. Wayne Baker Old Man's War Series: (Old Man's War, The Ghost Brigades, The Last Colony, Zoe's Tale, The Human Division, The End of All Things) by John Scalzi Connect with Dr. Wayne Baker: Website How to Connect Meaningfully in a Virtual Meeting Chief Help Seeker Related Podcast Episodes: Leading with Questions with Bob Tiede. Beautiful Questions with Warren Berger. The Connectors Advantage with Michelle Tillis Lederman. Networking for People Who Hate Networking with Devora Zack.
In this episode, I talk to Devora Zack, MBA a bestselling author, global keynote speaker, and leadership consultant. Her internationally released books, “Networking for People Who Hate Networking, 2nd Edition” “Singletasking”, and “Managing for People Who Hate Managing” are translated into 45 languages. Devora talks to us about networking and provides some great tips on […] The post TECC 226: Networking Tips for Introverted Engineers appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.
Devora Zack explains why you don't need to work the room to build great connections. You'll Learn: How to smoothly start, sustain, and end conversations How to ease your pre-networking anxiety Best practices for writing amazing follow ups About Devora: Devora Zack is CEO of Only Connect Consulting, a Washington Post bestselling author and global speaker with books in 45 language translations. Her cluents include Deloitte, Smithsonian, Delta Airlines, the FDA, Johns Hopkins, and the National Institute of Health. She has been featured by the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, US News & World Report, Forbes, Cosmo, Self, Redbook, Fast Company, and many others. She is the author of Networking for People who Hate Networking, Managing for People Who Hate Managing and Singletasking. Book: Networking for People Who Hate Networking, Second Edition: A Field Guide for Introverts, the Overwhelmed, and the Underconnected Book: Singletasking: Get More Done One Thing at a Time Book: Managing for People Who Hate Managing: Be a Success by Being Yourself Website: MyOnlyConnect.com Resources mentioned in the show: Study: “Why Multitasking Doesn’t Work” by Douglas Merrill Product: Visconti, Italian pens Book: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster Thank you Sponsors! EverlyWell provides easy at-home health test kits for food sensitivity, metabolism and 30 other things! Save 15% at EverylyWell.com/Awesome. View links, show notes, and transcripts at www.awesomeatyourjob.com/ep495.
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Kelly talks to CEO and author Devora Zack whose new book offers some tips and hacks for introverts who need and want to be more effective networkers.
Devora Zack talks about how to customize networking techniques that work for you to make meaningful connections.
我们大多数人可能都会对于一个概念非常着迷:多任务工作。在节奏越来越快的今天,“多任务” 这个概念对我们来说与其说是具体提高效率的手段,不如说是一种缓解焦虑的救命稻草。多任务真能带来更高的效率吗?为什么说 “多任务” 的工作方式没有效率呢?“单任务”的习惯应该如何养成呢?狗熊我自己是如何结合自己的经验来实践单任务的呢?本期狗熊,来自管理学专家 Devora Zack 女士的效率类著作:《单任务》:每次一件事,让自己更有效率(SingleTasking: Get More Done One Thing at a Time)。 Multitasking is the key to productive, right? Actually, it is probably wrong. According to Devora Zack's book SingleTasking, singletasking is more productive than multitasking, even in networking and mental happiness building! Let's talk about it in this episode!
Devora Zack, CEO of Only Connect Consulting, Inc., is the author of, "Singletasking: Get More Done -- One Thing at a Time."
Hello my cubicle comatose, open space snoozers, corner office coziers, home den dozers and coffee shop shut eyes. My name is Brock Armstrong and I am here to turn you into a Workplace Hero. And don’t worry, to be this type of hero, spandex is optional. Before we slip into something more comfortable, I want to direct you to SkywalkerFitness.ca. That’s the coaching business that I run. Whether you want to run a 10k or a marathon, race in a triathlon, put on some muscle, clean up your diet, or get totally ripped, I will create a plan specifically for you. No cookie cutter one-size-fits-all programs, just 100% tailored programs that fit around your life’s commitments. And for being a Workplace Hero, I will give you a special deal on your first 3 months of coaching. Head over to SkywalkerFitness.ca and send me a note referencing this podcast so I can start building you the perfect program to meet your wellness goals. Ok, back to the topic at hand… Let me set the stage for you - It’s Monday morning. Once again, in a wondrous turn of events, you wake up feeling great! You had an amazing weekend of deep sleep, good food, enjoyable exercise, and aside from the beer you had with dinner on Saturday night you stuck to your diet exceptionally well. You are feeling so good that you pull out that fitted shirt that looks so good on you but you often feel too selfconscious to wear. And - yes! It looks goooood. Your morning is going great until around 9:30 or 10:00 am when you start feeling yourself losing energy and focus. Your eyes start feeling heavy and the words start to swimming on the page. So, you go grab yourself a second (or is it a third) cup of coffee and hunker down - but you think to yourself: How can I be so tired? I slept so well and had such a restful weekend. What the hell? Back in the real world, I just Googled the phrase “low energy at work” and in 0.90 seconds it returned 75,600,000 results. Whoa! So it is safe to say that this is a bit of a common problem. The search results come from big hitters like Redbull, FastCompany, Webmd and Forbes and the list goes on and on featuring titles like: 8 Unobvious Ways To Have Way More Energy At Work, Top 10 Ways to Boost Your Energy, 10 Ways to Skyrocket your Energy Levels, The Fatigue Solution: How To Increase Your Energy In Eight Easy Steps. And so on… So why is this such an issue? Why are we seemingly such a chronically low energy bunch of loafers? The DailyMail says that it might be because you are a perfectionist. Apparently being a perfectionist can sap someone's energy, as perfectionists spend longer than their less conscientious counterparts worrying and ruminating over their decisions. Another reason I saw on a few websites is that you might be eating too many carbs. Filling up on pasta, bread and rice – as well as cookies, chocolate and chips - causes spikes and dips in blood sugar that leave a person dozing off when the sugar is low. WebMD says that you might have a magnesium deficiency. They say that this mineral is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body, including breaking down glucose into energy, so when levels are even a little low, energy can drop. They suggest two delicious solutions - adding a handful of almonds, hazelnuts or cashews to your daily diet, or eating more fish, especially halibut. Yum. A Fast Company article suggests that you need to get more movement in your day. They say that we need not yield to the Sedentary Death that awaits our constantly sat seats; we can show some derrière-relieving daring-do by having walking meetings. Ah… what? Men’s Fitness suggests that we nix the nightcap. Alcohol prevents your body from entering REM sleep (the most restful sleep phase). So, even if you're getting plenty of sleep each night, you may not feel fully rested if you are finishing the evening off with a drinky drink. They also suggested eating more fish and nuts so there may be something to this delicious solution. Prevention.com says that your body needs vitamin B12 to make red blood cells and keep neurons functioning properly. A B12 deficiency decreases the amount of oxygen your blood can carry through your body, leaving you with that sleeping-with-your-eyes-open feeling. Womentowomen.com says that the problem could be inactivity. The body needs both rest and movement. When it comes to fatigue — and you may find this counterintuitive but long periods of inactivity can actually make you more tired. Think of it as a kind of atrophy: use it or lose it. The Queen of daytime TV herself, Oprah, says that it might be your thyroid gland. Located at the base of your neck—and barely larger than the knot in a tie—the thyroid controls your body's metabolic speed by producing the hormones. If it churns out too little all the processes in your body slow down. The result: decreased endurance and a sluggish mind. A website run by a fellow with an undeniably awesome name, Dr. Axe, suggested that we might just be dehydrated. He says that one of the first signs of dehydration is feeling tired or exhausted. That’s right – not drinking enough water could be the reason your energy levels are lacking and you feel exhausted. Because our bodies are made up of mostly water, even small dips in H2O levels are apparently enough to affect your metabolism. One last article actually suggested that you might have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes! Tiredness, usually accompanied by sight problems, a constant thirst and passing urine frequently, as well as suffering frequent infections, could be a sign of undiagnosed type 2 diabetes. Yikes! After spending a few hours pouring through articles, studies and opinions, I decided to enlist the help of my LA based Wellness Specialist friend, Hailey Rowe, to find out what she is encountering out there in the California trenches. Hi, my name is Hailey Rowe. I am the founder of www.theprimetimehealth.com. I’ve been in the fitness and nutrition industry for about 7 years now as a Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor, and Fitness Nutrition Specialist. I’m also a Certified Bulletproof Coach helping people to develop lifelong healthy habits. Working with people the ages of 18 to 70, I believe it’s never to too late or too early to start changing your ways. As you probably guessed, I share many of Hailey’s views… if not her sunny disposition. As a High Performance Coach, I work with a lot of clients who are drained from overworking & feel like their life is out of whack. I’ve noticed 3 major factors that lead to energy depletion in the workplace: •Lack of breaks •Multi-tasking •Energy-zapping co-workers (AKA toxic people) I don’t know about you guys but I am generally guilty of all three of those issues. I am a terrible multi-tasker, I have issues dealing with negativity (even via email) and I often get in the groove and don’t want to take a break. Heck right now, as I type this, my stomach is growling and it is closing in on 2:00 pm - I clearly need to take a break and eat some lunch! Ok. While I make myself a salad, I’ll let Hailey continue: The brain was not meant to focus for 8 hours at a time. Taking breaks is not a sign of weakness. It’s actually a good use of your time. In fact, a study in the journal Cognition shows that even brief breaks from a task can dramatically improve work endurance, focus, and productivity. It is recommended to work in bursts of 60-90 minutes, followed by a 10-15 minute break. You might be wondering, like I am, why 90 minutes is the magic number? That number comes from researcher Nathan Kleitman who discovered something called the “basic rest-activity cycle.” When we are sleeping, we progress through the 5 stages of sleep every 90 minutes. Our bodies operate by the same 90-minute rhythm during the day, going from high alertness to low alertness. Test it out. Try working for 90 minutes straight (intensely!), and then take a break. If you’re skeptical or you doubt your ability to focus for that long, try starting with 25 minutes followed by a 5 minute break. This is called the Pomodoro Method. I’ll put a link to the Pomodoro Method in the show notes at workplacehero.me/energy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique During your focus periods, keep distractions to a minimum by putting on headphones so co-workers know you’re busy, or politely ask if you can catch up with them when you’re done. Use your breaks to go outside, move around, or just step away from the computer for a few minutes. Bonus points if you do 4 minutes of exercise for every hour of work, just like Katy Bowman suggested on the WorkPlace Hero Podcast. You can find that one over at workplacehero.me/stand The second issue Hailey listed is something near and dear to my heart. I have a rule that I believe I stole from an episode of the 80s TV show, MASH. As Charles Emerson Winchester the Third once said “I do one thing at a time, I do it very well, and then I move on.” The odd time I deviate from that rather audacious game plan, I pay the price. Neuroscientists have found that multitasking literally drains your brain’s energy. Switching between different unfinished tasks confuses the brain and makes you feel tired very quickly. Devora Zack, author of Singletasking: Get More Done- One Thing at a Time, reported that multitasking can decrease your productivity by up to 40%. Research also shows that you make twice as many errors when multitasking. Lastly, it can shrink the gray matter in your brain, which is much needed for self-control and decision-making. But what if I am in the middle of doing something like say, writing a podcast and I suddenly remember that I forgot to invoice a client? If the urge to start another task comes up while you’re working on something else, write it down and come back to it later. Turn off all potential distractions (phone, email, etc.) when working on something important. There are even apps for your computer and phone like FocusMe that allow you to block websites you use to procrastinate. Great advice. Turning off all notifications on your phone, tablet and computer is something I advise everyone to do - right now… well, ok when you finish listening to the podcast. There is not a single app that should be allowed to disturb you. You can check your email, Facebook, messages, and everything else on your own time. Not theirs. That small change can really make a huge difference. Now on to Hailey’s third and likely most touchy point - Toxic co-workers… The ability to remain calm and manage your emotions around stressful people is so important if you want to feel good at work. According to a study by leadership development consultancy, Fierce Inc., 4 out of 5 employees work or have worked with a co-worker who could be considered toxic to the office environment. Surprisingly, only 40% of bosses say they would eliminate a toxic team member, versus 88% of employees who would. To stay mindful and prevent yourself from getting sucked into the drama, practice the ABC method. This stands for Acknowledge, Breathe and Choose. Acknowledge when you’re allowing someone else to suck you dry or undermine your work. Notice your negative feelings and where you feel them in your body. Noticing your thoughts keeps you in control. The second step is to breathe. Take a deep breath, meditate, clear your head, or give it some time. Then, choose how you’re going to respond… Are you going to be solutions-oriented? Are you going to establish some kind of boundary? Or are you going to play the victim? This simple acronym can come in handy if you find yourself slipping into a negative state around toxic co-workers. ABC - Acknowledge, Breathe and Choose. I like it! And if you need a reminder on one of my favourite breathing techniques, check out workplacehero.me/commute for instructions on how to do a Box Breath by Yoga15.com maven, Abi Carver. And now, it wouldn’t be an episode of Workplace Hero if you didn’t get some homework, now would it? And this week, I defer to Hailey. We’ve covered a lot of juicy material in this podcast, but you’ll only benefit if you take action. Your homework assignment this week is to build at least one 60-90 minute period of uninterrupted focus followed by a short renewal break. Bonus points if you can sneak in 2-3 short breaks throughout the day. If you’re worried about your co-workers judging you for going outside or taking a small break, just think about how happy your team will be when you are producing greater results using this trick. Awesome advice. I wholeheartedly agree. Thanks Hailey! This is obviously a topic that we could spend many episodes on but hopefully this is a good start for you. Whether you try eating more fish, drinking more water, nixing the nightcap, getting yourself checked for diabetes, taking breaks, breaking the mute-tasking habit or practicing your ABCs, I would love to hear what works for you. Leave me a note on Facebook, Twitter, the blog post for this episode at workplacehero.me/energy or you can even send me an email at podcast@worplacehero.me. You never know, you may spark an entire new episode with your feedback! ** Workplace Hero is researched, written, narrated and recorded by me Brock Armstrong in rainy downtown Vancouver. Support and additional editing from Eleanor Cohen. Artwork by Ken Cunningham. Today’s Guest Hero is of course, Hailey Rowe. Check out her website at www.theprimetimehealth.com and sign up for her newsletter to receive a High Intensity Interval Training Guide for free. Now, you know what to do - go make this week count!
Multitasking is a myth. And we are poorer for trying to do it. The research shows that we have less productivity, more stress, diminished creativity, and poorer relationships when we try to do many things at once. And yet, in a hyper-connected world, we can often feel like we have no other choice. And yet, if we honored how are brains are designed, we would see that singletasking is the answer. That is the message and the research that Devora Zack, author of Singletasking: Get More Done -- One Thing at a Time, wants you to hear. And she gives practical tips about how to do it even in the most frenetic of moments. Devora is the author of two previous books, Networking for People Who Hate Networking and Managing for People Who Hate Managing, and CEO of Only Connect Consulting. She’s worked with clients at Cornell University, London Business School, and Deloitte, and is a visiting faculty member at Cornell University. Her work has been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, and the Wall Street Journal. In this interview, we talk about: The myth of multitasking How single tasking ups our productivity and creativity and state of flow Using time shifting to avoid a multitasking mindset The price we pay for multitasking The fact that excessive media multitaskers have trouble remembering Why single tasking requires us to commit to a choice Tips for starting small with single tasking The three different ways most of us make sense of the world and why they matter How accessibility and our need to please can prevent us from single tasking Why single tasking lets us bring the best version of ourselves to what we do The fact that some prefer to shock themselves than sit in silence How device-free staff meetings can increase focus and productivity A great tip for being more fully present with friends and family Ways to build fences to prevent interruptions before they occur The power of cluster tasking with tasks we do daily What we can do and say when colleagues interrupt us Tips for open plan offices and colleague interruptions What team members think and feel about leaders who single task The connection between happiness and single tasking Selected Links to Topics Mentioned @Devora_Zack http://www.myonlyconnect.com/ Deep Work by Cal Newport People Prefer Electric Shocks to Being Alone with Their Thoughts Slow Reading Club If you enjoy the podcast, please rate and review it on iTunes. For automatic delivery of new episodes, be sure to subscribe. As always, thanks for listening! Thank you to Emmy-award-winning Creative Director Vanida Vae for designing the Curious Minds logo, and thank you to Rob Mancabelli for all of his production expertise! www.gayleallen.net LinkedIn @GAllenTC
Norman D. Bates, Esq. is an authoritative expert in regards to sexual violence against children. He is the President and founder of Liability Consultants, Inc.and author of Preventing Child Sexual Abuse in Youth-Serving Organizations: Guidelines for Managers and Parents, a joint publication of Liability Consultants, Inc., National Crime Prevention Council and The National Center for Victims of Crime Blake Masters student at Stanford Law School in 2012 when his detailed notes on Peter Thiel's (co-founder of PayPal) class “Computer Science 183: Startup” became an internet sensation. Masters and Thiel have transformed those class notes into a New York Times bestseller: “Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future.” Before writing Zero to One with Peter, Blake co-founded Judicata, a legal research technology startup, and worked at Box and Founders Fund. He was named one of Forbes' top 30 under 30 in 2014 Devora Zack CEO of Only Connect Consulting, Inc., is the author of three books, each published globally in as many as 25 languages. Her new release is: Singletasking: Get More Done — One Thing at a Time. An international expert in leadership development, she is an award-winning keynote speaker, consultant, and coach Michael Parrish DuDell entrepreneur, international keynote speaker, and the bestselling author of Shark Tank Jump Start Your Business the official book from ABC's hit show Shark Tank. Recently ranked as one of the top three most popular business authors by Amazon.com, Michael is a recognized television pundit and business expert
Moe Abdou, Founder of 33voices, interviews Devora Zack, CEO of OCC Inc., and author ofManaging for People Who Hate Managing: Be a Success By Being Yourself.
Download episode 70 Total Duration 27:48 People Don't Listen To Me Some years back I was sitting across the table from a coaching client. We were talking about what she thought was her inability to influence as effectively as she wished. In her soft-spoken manner she said, "I just feel like people don't listen to me." I have to admit that the mischievous side of me wanted to say, "Um, what was that you said?" Now, of course, I didn't say that, but let me ask you this.... Since she is quiet it's rather obvious she's an introvert, right? And it's probably fair to say that introversion is likely to hold her back from climbing the ladder, wouldn't you say? Well how about this? The coaching client was a C-level executive in a highly successful organization. Though she very well may be an introvert, making that assessment so quickly without learning more is any easy mistake to make. Can Introverts Be Effective Project Managers? Can introverts be effective project managers and leaders? In this episode we talk about that with Lisa Petrilli, author of The Introvert's Guide to Success in Business and Leadership. To learn more about Lisa, please visit her website at LisaPetrilli.com. P.S. BTW, if you haven't listened to my interview with Devora Zack, author of Networking for People Who Hate Networking, make sure to check it out! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Have a great week!
We're now at that time of year when there are often many social gatherings, whether with family, friends, or work associates. Do you look forward to these times of family gatherings and holiday parties? Or do you dread them? Or how about this: What do you think of when I say the term "networking"? If your first response was TCP/IP or Ethernet, you have even more work than I expected! But kidding aside, when you think of networking in terms of developing relationships, what comes to mind? Frankly, for many years I knew I should be networking more but I tended to see it as a rather sleazy endeavor--an activity that people did just to get stuff from other people. Yet in a struggling and unpredictable economy, there are more reasons than ever to actively develop relationships. The problem is that most relationship-building books seem to be written for extroverts. But what about the rest of us? Well, to arm you for the holiday season and to help you come up with a relationship building strategy for the year ahead I'm excited to introduce you to Devora Zack, author of a recently published book entitled Networking for People Who Hate Networking: A Field Guide for Introverts, the Overwhelmed and the Underconnected. Learn more about Devora and Only Connect Consulting at http://www.onlyconnectconsulting.com. Devora has graciously made two copies of her book available for listeners to The People and Projects Podcast. If you are one of our growing number of Premium Subscribers, you are automatically entered into the drawing. If you're not a Premium Subscriber yet, please send me an e-mail at show@peopleandprojectspodcast.com to enter the drawing. I'll pick two winners on December 31, 2010. And here's a special offer. As I mentioned in the interview I have a keynote entitled The Dirty Little Secret of Business. Despite the provocative title, the dirty little secret of business is that it's all done on relationships. This session gets top ratings when delivered at conferences and company meetings, and it's now available in an e-learning format. Though normally sold for $97 USD, listeners to The People and Projects Podcast can access it for only $49 USD. Go to http://bit.ly/eDirtyLittleSecret before January 15, 2011 and use a coupon code of DIRTY-SECRET. Whether for yourself or as a gift to a friend or co-worker, The Dirty Little Secret of Business can be a powerful way to develop a practical strategy to building relationships. And here's one last idea for you! I'm going to give this e-learning offering to all my Premium Subscribers for free! If you join my growing number of premium subscribers before the end of December 2010, you'll also get The Dirty Little Secret of Business e-learning for free. Go to http://bit.ly/PremiumSubscribe to join. Thank you for joining us for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Have a great week! Total Duration: 26:19 Download episode 39
We're now at that time of year when there are often many social gatherings, whether with family, friends, or work associates. Do you look forward to these times of family gatherings and holiday parties? Or do you dread them? Or how about this: What do you think of when I say the term "networking"? If your first response was TCP/IP or Ethernet, you have even more work than I expected! But kidding aside, when you think of networking in terms of developing relationships, what comes to mind? Frankly, for many years I knew I should be networking more but I tended to see it as a rather sleazy endeavor--an activity that people did just to get stuff from other people. Yet in a struggling and unpredictable economy, there are more reasons than ever to actively develop relationships. The problem is that most relationship-building books seem to be written for extroverts. But what about the rest of us? Well, to arm you for the holiday season and to help you come up with a relationship building strategy for the year ahead I'm excited to introduce you to Devora Zack, author of a recently published book entitled Networking for People Who Hate Networking: A Field Guide for Introverts, the Overwhelmed and the Underconnected. Learn more about Devora and Only Connect Consulting at http://www.onlyconnectconsulting.com. Devora has graciously made two copies of her book available for listeners to The People and Projects Podcast. If you are one of our growing number of Premium Subscribers, you are automatically entered into the drawing. If you're not a Premium Subscriber yet, please send me an e-mail at show@peopleandprojectspodcast.com to enter the drawing. I'll pick two winners on December 31, 2010. And here's a special offer. As I mentioned in the interview I have a keynote entitled The Dirty Little Secret of Business. Despite the provocative title, the dirty little secret of business is that it's all done on relationships. This session gets top ratings when delivered at conferences and company meetings, and it's now available in an e-learning format. Though normally sold for $97 USD, listeners to The People and Projects Podcast can access it for only $49 USD. Go to http://bit.ly/eDirtyLittleSecret before January 15, 2011 and use a coupon code of DIRTY-SECRET. Whether for yourself or as a gift to a friend or co-worker, The Dirty Little Secret of Business can be a powerful way to develop a practical strategy to building relationships. And here's one last idea for you! I'm going to give this e-learning offering to all my Premium Subscribers for free! If you join my growing number of premium subscribers before the end of December 2010, you'll also get The Dirty Little Secret of Business e-learning for free. Go to http://bit.ly/PremiumSubscribe to join. Thank you for joining us for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Have a great week! Total Duration: 26:19 Download episode 39