Ron Friedman, Ph.D. is the author of the new best selling book, “The Best Place to Work: The Art and Science of Creating an Extraordinary Workplace.” He's also an award-winning social psychologist who specializes in human motivation. In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, let's figure out how to create an Extraordinary Workplace. Listen To The Podcast:                             So what if you were to uncover some simple but powerful strategies to help you to take your leadership to the next level? This week I talk with Ron Friedman, Ph.D. about the psychology of engagement as well as the science and the art of creating extraordinary workplaces It’s a fascinating conversation. This week, we discuss: The key factors that lead people to be happy and successful Breaking the established rules on the carrot and the stick Why "employee of the month” strategies don't work Ways to design (or change) your office design to promote productivity and connectedness How to avoid things like "Appearance Bias” in interviews His new book: The Best Place to Work: The Art and Science of Creating an Extraordinary Workplace To get the first chapter of Ron Friedman’s new book, visit Bestplacetoworkbook.com and don’t forget to rate and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes. [Tweet "“Having friends at work makes us better at our jobs.” - Ron Friedman"] EPISODE RESOURCES @MitchMatthews The Best Place to Work: The Art and Science of Creating an Extraordinary Workplace Bestplacetoworkbook.com Ignite 80  

Some Surprising Things I’ve Learned From 100 Episodes of DREAM THINK DO In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, let's talk about the things I've learned from 100 episodes. Listen To The Podcast:                           Can you believe it? It’s the 100 Episodes of DREAM THINK DO! In this episode, I look back on the lessons we’ve learned so far… and talk about some of the surprising truths (and funny stories) that have emerged. I dig into: The myth of the “blind leap of faith” The specific type of fear that has impacted almost all of my guests… and a specific strategy for overcoming that fear The surprising and inspiring never-before-told story from one of my guests that could have gotten us into a heap of legal trouble How to know when to leave your job to pursue a dream Amazing parenting strategies from someone who almost blew up their house as a kid And a whole lot more... I wish I could say something about every episode.  All of my guests have left a lasting impression.  From best-selling authors to celebrities to entrepreneurs and people doing really cool stuff... we’ve learned a lot from our guests in 100 episodes. I hope you enjoy this review of some of my favorite moments as well as some of the most helpful, powerful (and funny) insights! [Tweet "“I want to help launch a million dreams in my lifetime.” - Mitch Matthews"] EPISODE RESOURCES DREAM. THINK. DO. website MitchMatthews.com/iTunes @MitchMatthews Mitch Matthews on LinkedIn Episode 2: “Punch Worry in the Face.” Episode 11: “Declarations to Claim Your Personal Power.” Episode 21: “Turning a Boyhood Dream Into a Career of a Lifetime!” Episode 64: “From the Court Room to Crime Novels.” Episode 59: “Is this your LEAP Year?” Episode 14: “Navigating Sharks & Ships.” Episode 049: “One Wheelchair at a Time.” Episode 81: “Will Your Big Idea Fly?” Episode 10: “Pushing Through Fear to Land Your Dream Job.” Episode 32: “Overcoming the Comparison Trap.”  

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, learn about to beating decision fatigue. Listen To The Podcast:                           Do you find yourself mentally exhausted at the end of the day? If you’re like most… the answer is, “Heck yes." That might be due to something called “Decision Fatigue.” So how you can learn about to beating decision fatigue. I’ve been getting a lot of questions on this subject… so I dug into the topic (and some real-world solutions) for this week’s deep dive! Decision fatigue affects everyone… but some learn to beat it. Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, and others have taken it seriously… and have learned to overcome it by using the simple but powerful strategies we’ll discuss. We’ll discuss: What is DF and why does it matter Simple strategies for thinking clearer and making better decisions throughout your day How to “stack" your day to be productive Hacks for "decision clearing” Ways to better manage your to-do list Whether you have a demanding career, a stressful schedule, a busy family or even a big purchase in your future… you’re probably getting pounded by decision fatigue. Let’s help you beat it! [Tweet "“One of the best ways to do decision clearing is to simply keep your email closed.” - Mitch Matthews"] EPISODE RESOURCES DREAM. THINK. DO. website MitchMatthews.com/iTunes @MitchMatthews Rory Vaden “Don’t Manage Your Time, Multiply It!” on Dream.Think.Do. Mitch Matthews on LinkedIn Sworkit Sworkit on iTunes