Andrew’s Podcast: 50 WAYS TO SUCCEED AT WORK

EPISODE 3 (50) CUT THE CUSS - why inappropriate language can undermine your impact

In today's episode,  Andrew tackles the contentious issue of why swearing and salty language at work can damage your career prospects.  He reveals that over half of employers admit they'd be less likely to promote someone who regularly swears at work. That's despite the laid-back cultures of some less traditional places of work.  Experience shows that swearing at work can harm career prospects, no matter how casual the organization's culture.   Occasionally expressing your emotions with nasty words may be tolerated at work; the trouble comes when you do it often and inappropriately. And what if you feel disrespected or threatened by a colleague swearing at you? Andrew has some practical suggestions for you to consider.   Check out this revealing YouTube video on this issue:Nick Kyrgios blows up at Wimbledon line judge and spectators | 9 News Australia - YouTubeThis stuff is gold dust!All 50 Ways podcasts end with three actions you can take today to do better. 
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
 

EPISODE 2 (50) BEING A GRAPEVINE GURU - the need to distance yourself from rumour and gossip

This week Andrew takes a closer look at the Grapevine, something seldom covered for those fairly new to the world of work. He explains the need to distance yourself from this dangerous creature.  At any time it might lash out at you.  Try and distance yourself from rumour and gossip he says since it's a way to improve your chances of success at work.The grapevine is more reliable than often thought and some 70% of employees trust it more than hearing from their bosses. Andrew suggests that you can become a grapevine influencer, a sort of Guru who remains passive or distant from this potentially dangerous creature.As with all the 50 Ways podcasts, this one closes with three highly practical steps you can do to make the most of the Grapevine. As usual, Andrew reminds you the listener you can keep up to date with the weekly podcasts by subscribing for free. There are e-learning modules are based on his podcasts, at www. 50 Ways.site. There you will also find a transcription of this podcast if you'd like to absorb the rich content in a different way. All 50 Ways podcasts end with three actions you can take today to do better at Asking.
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
 

EPISODE 1 (50) ASK AWAY - be sure you ask enough questions and avoid the worst mistakes

Andrew launches the 50 Ways to Succeed at Work series with this first episode on asking questions at work. He explains why this is so important for your success at work and how best to go about doing it. He also reveals that despite this being a common topic not a lot of attention for newcomers to the world of work is given to it. So this podcast takes a closer look at the issue and reveals that it remains one of the most frequent faults that new employees make. They often see asking as a failure rather than a strength.
Andrew introduces the serendipity effect where there may be unexpected benefits from asking that you might not predict.  Steve Jobs of Apple fame is heard talking about this result. 
He challenges you the listener to say what marks you out as a time-waster or potential management problem and provides the answer.
All 50 Ways podcasts end with three actions you can take today to do better at Asking.
 
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