E14/S2 TEAM PLAYER - Why being a team player makes perfect sense

The audio text for Episode 14 emphasises the importance of teamwork in achieving success at work. Corinne, the protagonist, had a challenging experience with a competitive and unproductive team. However, she realised the importance of teamwork and the value of collaboration in a healthy team. She also recognised that some work can only be done with a group effort. As a team player, Corinne had the opportunity to celebrate successes, share risks, draw upon various unique skills, ask for help, and avoid burnout.
To be a successful team player, one needs to be able to work well with others, respect their points of view, understand their strengths and weaknesses, and ask relevant questions to achieve the common goal. These questions include understanding the project’s objectives, steps to take, deadlines, budget, the definition of success, and individual responsibilities. Working in a team encourages personal growth, innovation, and job satisfaction and reduces stress.
Overall, the audio text emphasises that teamwork is crucial to achieving success and that being a team player is essential for anyone in a company that values collaboration.
 
Can't wait for Series 2 to run its course? Then buy Andrew's new book, published on Amazon, and there's also an Audio version.Further reading and videos: Andrew recommends some useful follow-through material which you can find for each episode at
www.myhappinessatwork.com/reading/categories/research-reading
and
www.myhappinessatwork.com/watch.BOOK:The 50 Ways to Succeed at Work book is a standalone companion to Andrew Leigh's weekly podcasts. It's an essential resource for all job starters and those at work for a few years. Dip in and out and take what seems helpful.
www.myhappinessatwork.com/book 

E13/S2 GOAL POLISHER - Helping others with their goals can help you to succeed

Andrew identifies the three main concerns that people have about goals are: 
“Do I need to set my own goals at work? Can’t I just let my boss do it?
“I know all about goal setting, but it never seems to work for me.”
“What do I need to be sure I can reach my goals?”
His podcast today deals with each of these in turnThe number one reason for goal setting hitting a brick wall is that many people don’t believe what they hear.  They’re sceptical and don’t think they can do much more than they are currently achieving. If those around you set poor goals or uninspiring them, it’s hardly surprising if you feel sceptical or unambitious about yours. There are many tools for making sure you have the best chance of reaching your goals are, says Andrew. He lists at least 12
Write down your goal—drag your goal out of your imagination and into a written statement of intent. This forces your subconscious to accept the commitment to work towards your target. 
Set a deadline—state when you’ll reach your goal; if necessary, break it into smaller steps with a deadline for each. Add these to your diary or planner. 
Beef up your mindset--begin working on this long before you tackle your first goal; what might get in the way of completion? 
Seek inspiration—talk to other motivated people; find inspiring reading and videos; work on your attitude daily. 
Develop skills—your new goals may require learning a new skill or some form of personal growth; what new knowledge and other support will you need? 
Take the first step—make it easy and fight any urge to delay; don’t wait for something out of your control to happen first; goals tend to die at the first hurdle of a first step; start now and adjust along the way. 
Persist until completion—it’s unlikely that the path to your goal completion will be straight and simple; fight the natural urge to give up when you encounter the first or later obstacles. 
Stay focused--always keep the result in sight and keep moving forward; treat each difficulty as an opportunity for learning and growth. 
One a day--commit to doing at least one thing every day that moves you closer towards your goal.  
Reward yourself—choose a reward for when you will complete your goal; make sure it’s worth having; this trains the subconscious mind to focus on activities that produce successful results. 
Set your next goal—m
 
Can't wait for Series 2 to run its course? Then buy Andrew's new book, published on Amazon, and there's also an Audio version.Further reading and videos: Andrew recommends some useful follow-through material which you can find for each episode at
www.myhappinessatwork.com/reading/categories/research-reading
and
www.myhappinessatwork.com/watch.BOOK:The 50 Ways to Succeed at Work book is a standalone companion to Andrew Leigh's weekly podcasts. It's an essential resource for all job starters and those at work for a few years. Dip in and out and take what seems helpful.
www.myhappinessatwork.com/book 

E12/S2 SMILER - Why smiling gets other people purring

In today's episode in Series 2, Andrew explores why smiling gets other people purring.The opening scene of the podcast has a team member making a presentation and worrying about his impact. Andrew uses this story to explain the importance of smiling for making effective presentations and daily interactions at work. He identifies the three main questions people tend to have about smiling at work:
“My face is naturally serious and not built for smiling; does that matter?” 
 “How much smiling should I do at work?”
 “Just how important is it to smile at work?”
 After briefly answering each of these questions, Andrew offers three practical actions you can take right away:
Smiling can get people purring at work if your smile is genuine.
A genuine smile puts people at ease, making them more comfortable around you.
Excessive smiling can bounce back at you 
 He ends the podcast with a single TAKEAWAY: Your authentic smile can change how others see you in the workplace, but avoid overdoing it. 
 
Can't wait for Series 2 to run its course? Then buy Andrew's new book, published on Amazon, and there's also an Audio version.Further reading and videos: Andrew recommends some useful follow-through material which you can find for each episode at
www.myhappinessatwork.com/reading/categories/research-reading
and
www.myhappinessatwork.com/watch.BOOK:The 50 Ways to Succeed at Work book is a standalone companion to Andrew Leigh's weekly podcasts. It's an essential resource for all job starters and those at work for a few years. Dip in and out and take what seems helpful.
www.myhappinessatwork.com/book 

E11/S2 PERFECT APPEARANCE - Why your appearance matters so much

Why does your appearance at work matters so much? Andrew tackles this critical issue in today's broadcast, presenting a scenario in which Jerome, a new recruit to a major pharmaceutical company, learns about his demeanour.Next, Andrew identifies the three main questions most people have about appearance or demeanour at work:
“Who cares what I look like at work these days?” 
“I love fashion. Can I always turn up at work looking terrific?”
“What image should I project at work?”
He unravels answers to each of these issues, giving examples from his extensive experiences as both a manager and a leader. Finally, he offers three practical steps you can take on this issue: 
Do your research; looking on social media can be a cultural miscue as overdressing may be promoted as an essential fashion statement 
Meet the basics of good hygiene and cleanliness 
Be sure that your grooming at work and demeanour make you look and feel good
His final TAKEAWAY is: More than 1 in 4 employees have experienced discrimination due to their looks; most often, it happens to women. Check what people at work expect about employee appearance.
Can't wait for Series 2 to run its course? Then buy Andrew's new book, published on Amazon, and there's also an Audio version.Further reading and videos: Andrew recommends some useful follow-through material which you can find for each episode at
www.myhappinessatwork.com/reading/categories/research-reading
and
www.myhappinessatwork.com/watch.BOOK:The 50 Ways to Succeed at Work book is a standalone companion to Andrew Leigh's weekly podcasts. It's an essential resource for all job starters and those at work for a few years. Dip in and out and take what seems helpful.
www.myhappinessatwork.com/book 
 

E8/S2 JOKER - Using your brilliant sense of humour

In this latest 50 Ways to Succeed at Work podcast, Andrew offers fresh insight into the importance and danger of using your natural sense of humour at work.In the short opening scenario, we hear how one employee is just a bit too jokey, and his team supervisor tries to explain his current concerns. Andrew then identifies three essential questions that people have about using their humour at work: 
“What sort of humour should I avoid at work?” 
“Can humour help me be a success at work?” 
"How does humour at work make a worthwhile difference?” 
In particular, Andrew points out that studies confirm that people who share a healthy, positive sense of humour tend to be more likeable and viewed as more trustworthy.It's also a key to success since most (91%) of executives believe that a sense of humour is essential for career advancement.On the other hand, Andrew explains that too much joking can become a burden, as happens in the opening scenario when the team supervisor tries to warn Steff that his joking is proving counterproductive.  The action that Andrew suggests includes three steps you can take, plus  The final Takeaway: Humour at work is good and healthy; please ensure that yours comes at the right time without disrespecting or damaging others. 
 
Can't wait for Series 2 to run its course? Then buy Andrew's new book, published on Amazon, and there's also an Audio version.Further reading and videos: Andrew recommends some useful follow-through material which you can find for each episode at
www.myhappinessatwork.com/reading/categories/research-reading
and
www.myhappinessatwork.com/watch.BOOK:The 50 Ways to Succeed at Work book is a standalone companion to Andrew Leigh's weekly podcasts. It's an essential resource for all job starters and those at work for a few years. Dip in and out and take what seems helpful.
www.myhappinessatwork.com/book 

E10/S2 LIVELY LISTENER - Become a terrific listener and watch your impact expand

Maria has had a great experience meeting an essential member of her organisation who is most interested in her. She is an excellent listener, and Maria feels she has never been so "heard" in her life."In contrast, the team meetings she attends are unsatisfactory, which Maria puts down to a lack of listening by those attending. The team leader agrees, brings in a consultant who interviews the group, and calls a meeting to suggest a new way of running the team session. He suggests a new rule in which you can't just interrupt someone speaking or immediately they've spoken go off a tangent.Instead, members must build on what the speaker has said to show they've heard and understood that contribution. Surprisingly this works really well.Next, Andrew identifies three essential questions that people have about listening and then s presents many suggestions and tips about improving your listening. These are set out at length in Andrew's new book, also called 50 Ways to Succeed at Work.
 
Can't wait for Series 2 to run its course? Then buy Andrew's new book, published on Amazon, and there's also an Audio version.Further reading and videos: Andrew recommends some useful follow-through material which you can find for each episode at
www.myhappinessatwork.com/reading/categories/research-reading
and
www.myhappinessatwork.com/watch.BOOK:The 50 Ways to Succeed at Work book is a standalone companion to Andrew Leigh's weekly podcasts. It's an essential resource for all job starters and those at work for a few years. Dip in and out and take what seems helpful.
www.myhappinessatwork.com/book 

E9/S2 NON-VERBAL - Watch peoples’ body language for essential insights.

In the opening scenario, we learn how Mike applies for a new job and thinks he's done well in the interview. But to his horror, he receives a rejection letter and can't discover what went wrong. Later in a chance meeting with an old school friend who now works at the firm that rejected Mike, he learns what happened. It seems that somehow his body language upset the head of the division who was on the interview panel. Andrew then presents the three main questions that people at work seem to have about body language:
“How can body language affect my work and “career prospects?” 
 “What are the most important things I should know about body language?”
 “How can I improve my body language at work?”
Andrew explains that non-verbal communication is thought to achieve between 65 to 93 per cent greater impact than spoken words.If you're wondering how your nonverbal behaviour can affect your career, Andrew lists six ways in which this can happen, including having a poker face behind which you hide your feelings. Or looking bored at work is a common failing of newcomers.Finally, Andrew suggests three simple actions you can take immediately to improve your non-verbal signals. His final Takeaway is:Take the nonverbal seriously. It will help you respond more appropriately to people and will increase your chances of success at work. 
 
Can't wait for Series 2 to run its course? Then buy Andrew's new book, published on Amazon, and there's also an Audio version.Further reading and videos: Andrew recommends some useful follow-through material which you can find for each episode at
www.myhappinessatwork.com/reading/categories/research-reading
and
www.myhappinessatwork.com/watch.BOOK:The 50 Ways to Succeed at Work book is a standalone companion to Andrew Leigh's weekly podcasts. It's an essential resource for all job starters and those at work for a few years. Dip in and out and take what seems helpful.
www.myhappinessatwork.com/book 

E7/S2 STORYTELLER - To make a more significant impact, polish your storytelling skills

In this episode, Andrew suggests that you polish your storytelling skills to make a powerful impact.  Asmara fails to sell her important money-saving suggestion to her boss and Andrew explains why that happened. Andrew identifies three important questions people tend to have about storytelling at work:
Why is storytelling important in the workplace?”
“How can storytelling help me to succeed at work?
“What are the essentials to include in my storytelling?”
He explores each of these briefly, and the episode ends with three action points
And the takeaway from all this:
Storytelling is a powerful way to get your message across to work colleagues in a targeted manner and to build your success at work.
 
Can't wait for Series 2 to run its course? Then buy Andrew's new book, published on Amazon, and there's also an Audio version.Further reading and videos: Andrew recommends some useful follow-through material which you can find for each episode at
www.myhappinessatwork.com/reading/categories/research-reading
and
www.myhappinessatwork.com/watch.BOOK:The 50 Ways to Succeed at Work book is a standalone companion to Andrew Leigh's weekly podcasts. It's an essential resource for all job starters and those at work for a few years. Dip in and out and take what seems helpful.
www.myhappinessatwork.com/book 

E6/S2 CHIT CHAT CHUCKER - How constant gabbing may harm you

In today's episode, Andrew introduces the idea of you being a Chit Chat Chucker. That's someone who tackles constant gabbing at work, which can harm your chances of success.After a short mini playlet illustrating the impact of constant interruptions on performance, Andrew explores the three main concerns his research reveals people have about this topic.
"Why is chit-chatting at work bad?
How do I balance social chatting with work-distracting chit-chats?
My boss keeps chit-chatting and affecting my work performance."
After reviewing some of the evidence and practical suggestions about each of these, Andrew offers three essential actions you can take, plus a clear Takeaway.
 
Can't wait for Series 2 to run its course? Then buy Andrew's new book, published on Amazon, and there's also an Audio version.Further reading and videos: Andrew recommends some useful follow-through material which you can find for each episode at
www.myhappinessatwork.com/reading/categories/research-reading
and
www.myhappinessatwork.com/watch.BOOK:The 50 Ways to Succeed at Work book is a standalone companion to Andrew Leigh's weekly podcasts. It's an essential resource for all job starters and those at work for a few years. Dip in and out and take what seems helpful.
www.myhappinessatwork.com/book 

E5/S2 MINDING MANNERS - “Please” and “Thank You” could be your secret weapon.

In a brief playlet, Andrew introduces why manners at work still matter. Next, he identifies the three main concerns people seem to have about the issue of manners at work."What do people mean by good manners work?How can good manners help my career?How should I respond if I keep encountering bad manners at work?"After making numerous suggestions in response to these important questions, Andrew ends the podcast with three basic actions you can take over manners at work, plus a simple Takeaway. It seems that two out of three executives and managers feel good manners at work affect a person's career.
 
Can't wait for Series 2 to run its course? Then buy Andrew's new book, published on Amazon, and there's also an Audio version.Further reading and videos: Andrew recommends some useful follow-through material which you can find for each episode at
www.myhappinessatwork.com/reading/categories/research-reading
and
www.myhappinessatwork.com/watch.BOOK:The 50 Ways to Succeed at Work book is a standalone companion to Andrew Leigh's weekly podcasts. It's an essential resource for all job starters and those at work for a few years. Dip in and out and take what seems helpful.
www.myhappinessatwork.com/book