Andrew’s Podcast: 50 WAYS TO SUCCEED AT WORK

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 

E4/S2 NAME MAGNET - Why names matter and how to remember them

In this week's episode, Andrew explored why names at work matter and how to remember them.  After a lively miniplay about name recall, Andrew identifies the three main questions people seem to have about this topic. 
Why is it important to recall people's names at work
What's the best system for remembering people's names?
What if I lack the mental powers to remember names?
He then explores these with further suggestions. Such as not accepting that you don't have sufficient mental powers to recall names. What matters more is your intent--you must want to recall names. Also the importance of re-enforcement plus linked images to aid recall. The episode ends with the three practical action steps you can take on this critical work issue, together with a single significant 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 

E3/S2 CUT THE CUSS - Why inappropriate language can undermine your impact

Andrew explores the pros and cons of swearing at work in this episode.  He explains that sometimes swearing can serve a useful purpose, helping to relieve tension.From research, Andrew suggests the evidence is that mainly swearing at work is counter-productive and can damage your career.He addresses the three main questions that people have about swearing at work
Can swearing at work harm my chances of success?
How do I control my swearing at work?
How do I deal with someone at work who keeps swearing?
The Podcast includes practical answers to these important questions. It ends with Andrew offering three highly practical action points and a single, powerful 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 

E2/S2 GRAPEVINE AWARENESS - Run a mile from taking part in rumour and gossip

This podcast begins with a short playlet in which CEO Mason demands that his people start to travel economy class to save overheads.  But a nasty rumour soon circulates suggesting that he still travels business class. Unsure what to do about it Mason consults the company's head of Public Relations who suggests a strategy for killing off the rumour by circulating a new one which seems to do the trickAndrew  then explores three issues that people tend to have about organisational grapevines:
“What is a company grapevine, and how does it work.”
“Can I trust what I hear on the organisation’s grapevine?
”How do I deal with rumours and gossip at work?” 
He ends the podcast with three practical actions you can take to deal with rumours and gossip at work. He offers a final takeaway:TAKEAWAY
At least 70% of all organisational communication comes through the grapevine. Strangely, most employees consider it trustworthy. Avoid gossip and rumours and preserve your reputation.
 
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 

E1/S2 ASK AWAY - Be sure to ask enough questions and avoid the worse mistakes.

In Series 2, Andrew reaches for more depth in the 50 Ways to Succeed at Work.Many episodes are like mini playlets as Andrew conveys what produces success at work.Andrew identifies the three main questions that research suggests people have about this particular topic. 
What are the right questions to ask at work?
What questions should I ask on my first day at work?
What questions should I ask my co-workers?
He offers practical suggestions of what to do about each of these questions,
The episode ends with three main action points, along with a highly practical 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 

EPISODE 50 (50) INTEGRITY WINS - showing integrity is a sure way to build your reputation

Integrity means that you live by a set of ethical and moral principles. These are so important that they cause you to do the right thing, no matter the circumstances. In this final Podcast in the series of 50 weekly episodes, Andrew explains why integrity is so critical to your success at work.Integrity is the best of you. It never gets lost, though it sometimes goes AWOL (absent without leave). When your integrity goes missing it means that you have lost sight of your moral compass. You get it back when you’re on the right path. It can be challenging to manage something as slippery as integrity at work. It’s one reason people may not talk much about integrity in even the best organisations.  So, how do you make sense of integrity? The source says Andrew, is using your values to define what integrity means to you. They also mean taking responsibility and being accountable for your actions. That includes respecting yourself and others. 
Most people you meet at work will be familiar with trust, honesty, and doing their best. So, feel free says Andrew to talk about them without feeling inhibited or worried that you're causing trouble.  If you can’t talk about them, then integrity, yours and others are at risk. 
As  usual Andrew offers you three simple actions you can take to pursue integrity at work and he concludes with the takeaway:Integrity is the most critical behaviour you can show at work; it will build your reputation and personal brand and aid your search for success.
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 49 (50) HORN BLOWER - show how you add value and why modesty can backfire

At work, should you boast or blow your horn like Muhammad Ali? Is that the best way to make people realise what a valuable contribution you’re making? Or is boasting at work wrong, even obnoxious?
Andrew starts this week's Episode on boasting at work with a reality check. He says, if you don’t tell people what you’re doing or the great work you’re achieving, how are they supposed to know?
Suppose a task needs your attention outside of regular working hours.  Will your supervisor know that you’re doing this he asks? 
Unless you share what’s happening, your senior colleague may never realise the extraordinary effort you’re making.  It can therefore be a mistake and harm your chances of succeeding at work by not revealing that you’re going that extra mile.
Incidentally, if you haven’t already heard it, visit the Podcast website and listen to episode 37 on The Extra Mile. Its Ad free, and you may find it helpful.
Early on, we learn to refrain from boasting. Instead, we’re encouraged to be modest and urged not to blow our own horns. Widespread disapproval of self-praise may stem from a cultural bias.  For example, Sweden is one of the most innovative countries globally. Yet its business culture deplores showing off. Sweden believes in “Keeping boasting to a minimum and finding a consensus, so everybody is on the same page." 
That tells us something useful about the whole practice of blowing your own horn. There’s good boasting and unacceptable boasting. When or whether to blow your own horn needs to be carefully calibrated.
What makes boasting acceptable is when as human beings, we have an urge to be recognised and rewarded in some way for our efforts.
Most big achievements at work come from a team effort. This seldom depends on one talented individual. It can take a whole group working in concert to get something important done.
Sensible boasting at work is, therefore, best based on joint celebrations. Nobody claims more than their fair share of credits. It’s humanity rewarding itself with uncontrolled and heart-warming bragging about their achievements—something everyone can enjoy.
On the other hand, isn’t there something obnoxious about a colleague walking around with a smirk and a ‘know-it-all attitude? There’s a big difference between bragging and informing and between celebrating and boasting.
Bragging is talking yourself up, like a walking advertisement. You insist th
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