Jamil Zaki shows you that there’s much reason to hope–even for the most hardened cynics.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) Why hope equals success

2) Why to be skeptical of your own cynicism

3) How your gut instincts can lead you astray

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— ABOUT JAMIL —

Dr. Jamil Zaki is a professor of psychology at Stanford University and the Director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab. He trained at Columbia and Harvard, studying empathy and kindness in the human brain. He is interested in how we can learn to connect better.

• Book: Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness

• Lab Website: Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab

• Website: jamil-zaki.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Book: A Paradise Built in Hell: The Extraordinary Communities That Arise in Disaster by Rebecca Solnit

• Book: Bullshit Jobs: A Theory by David Graeber

• Cynicism Test: Cook-Medley Cynical Hostility Scale

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Andrew LaCivita discusses the most important career investment you can make: your skill development.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) The biggest assumption that’s hurting your career

2) How to pinpoint what skills you need to develop

3) Three easy ways to build your confidence

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— ABOUT ANDREW —

Andrew LaCivita, a globally-renowned career and leadership coach, is the founder of the milewalk Academy®. During his career, he has impacted over 350 companies, more than 100,000 individuals, and spanned nearly 200 countries, helping them unlock their full potential. He is the best-selling author of four books including Interview Intervention, The Hiring Prophecies, and The Zebra Code. You can join him on Thursdays for live, complimentary career coaching at his Live Office Hours on YouTube.

• Book: The Zebra Code: A Step-By-Step Guide to Mastering Career Skills That Make You a Standout Professional (book website)

• Assessment: Free Leadership Assessment

• Company: milewalk Academy

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Tool: Kajabi

• Tool: Circle

• Book: You'll See It When You Believe It: The Way to Your Personal Transformation by Wayne Dyer

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Jessica Chen discusses how to get noticed even if you’re not the loudest voice in the room.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) The top misconception about career advancement

2) How to ensure your message always lands

3) The five elements that make your voice resonate

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— ABOUT JESSICA —

Jessica Chen is an Emmy-Award winner, top virtual keynote speaker, and CEO of Soulcast Media, a global business communication training agency. Her client list includes Google, LinkedIn, the CDC, Medtronic, Mattel, HP, DraftKings, and many more. Prior to starting Soulcast Media, Jessica was a broadcast television journalist. She is also an internationally recognized top LinkedIn Learning Instructor where her communication courses have been watched by over 2 million learners and featured in Forbes, Fortune, and Entrepreneur. She lives in Los Angeles.

• Book: Smart, Not Loud: How to Get Noticed at Work for All the Right Reasons

• Instagram: @jessicachenpage

• LinkedIn: Jessica Chen

• Website: SoulCastMedia.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Book: Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works for You by Tessa West

• Past episode: 311: Communication Secrets from FBI Kidnapping Negotiator Chris Voss

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