Ted Tuesday: The Science of Stage Fright (and how to overcome it)

Interviewing for a job? First day in a management position addressing your team? In the military and standing up in front of dozens of soldiers and trying to maintain your composer while trying to keep trying to keep their attention and respect? How scared do you get before speaking in public?

Good Morning Folks,

One thing can strike fear into the heart of the fiercest warrior, the most powerful CEO and the smartest person in any given room: having to speak in public. The thought of it makes the palms sweat, the heart beat faster and the limbs start to shake. An estimated 75% of people have a fear of speaking in public, and it’s something that nearly everyone who takes the TED stage must work hard to overcome.

 Mikael Cho

Heart racing, palms sweating, labored breathing? No, you're not having a heart attack -- it's stage fright! If speaking in public makes you feel like you're fighting for your life, you're not alone. But the better you understand your body's reaction, the more likely you are to overcome it. Mikael Cho advises how to trick your brain and steal the show.



This TED-Ed lesson, the science of stage fright, just might help. In the lesson — which is taught by educator Mikael Cho and directed by animator Robertino Zambrano of KAPWA Studioworks — looks at stage fright not as an emotion, but as a physiological response. In other words, it’s not so much something to be overcome as to be adapted to.

“Humans are wired to worry about reputation. Public speaking can threaten it,” says Cho in the lesson. “It’s the fight-or-flight response, a self-protective process seen in a range of species.”

The lesson explains exactly what happens in the body before speaking in public and, of course, gives suggestions on how to calm stage fright. The obvious: practice, practice, practice. The not-so-obvious: stretch your arms above your head before you go on to trigger a relaxation response in the hypothalamus. (Yeah, it kind of reminded us of Amy Cuddy’s idea of power posing too.)

The best way to not get stage fright is to not care what people think about you to begin with. The easiest way to do that is to simply run through the worst possible scenario that's outside of your control, then ask yourself "So what if this happens? Is it THAT bad?".

Now, of course, you may end up in a loop by imagining worse and worse scenarios as consequence, but remember that we're talking about stuff you can't control. The moment you reach something that you DO control, imagine you make it!

Have a GREAT day as I look forward to seeing all of you soon.

Love Life!

Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer

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“Truth alone will endure. All the rest will be swept away before the tide of time.” ~~Ghandi.

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Ted Tuesday— Malcolm Gladwell: The Unheard Story of David and Goliath

Moral of the story: The Goliath might not be strong and David might not be weak. Things are not always the way they seem to be. So "don't bring a knife to a gun fight." (FSO competitors take notice)

Good Morning Folks,

Today's TED Talk is a religious story but also is a metaphor for our mission here at FSO. It's about innovation. (re)IMAGING. Change and finding the power within oneself to believe that you can be all that you can be.

Moral of the story: The Goliath might not be strong and David might not be weak. Things are not always the way they seem to be. So "don't bring a knife to a gun fight." (FSO competitors take notice).

In this video, a young shepherd, a mighty warrior, an impossible victory. But, asks Malcolm Gladwell, is that really what the David and Goliath story is about?

It's a classic underdog tale: David, a young shepherd armed only with a sling, beats Goliath, the mighty warrior. The story has transcended its biblical origins to become a common shorthand for unlikely victory. But, asks Malcolm Gladwell, is that really what the David and Goliath story is about?

Detective of fads and emerging subcultures, chronicler of jobs-you-never-knew-existed, Malcolm Gladwell's work is toppling the popular understanding of bias, crime, food, marketing, race, consumers and intelligence.

I think that one way to read the story of David and Goliath is as a parable about advances in technology and the loss of an old way of war. For a long time, in Ancient Greece, the archers and cavalry were an afterthought to the infantry. But then, advances in technology (better saddles, stirrups, and bows) started to make cavalry and archers valuable. They started to turn the tide in battles (Alexander conquered the world with cavalry). And this took away a lot of the face-to-face, "honorable" engagement of war. So Homer, wanting to commemorate the great old heroes of yesteryear, made them all infantryman. And he made the cowardly villain an archer (Odysseus also uses a bow, and tellingly, he wins Achilles' armor from Ajax--a giant infantryman-- further symbolizing the death of the old way of war).

For the Israelites, perhaps, technological advances (better slings, etc.) were what allowed them to hold off against neighboring tribes. So the slinger (David) becomes a hero, instead of a villain, for killing off the great fighter of yesteryear (Goliath).

This same parable still gets told about more modern warfare. In Kurosawa's masterpiece, Seven Samurai, most of the samurai (who each represent a samurai of legend) are killed by modern guns.

Have a GREAT day as I look forward to seeing all of you soon.

Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer

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Ted Tuesday— Simon Sinek: How Great Leaders Inspire Action

 “People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it.”

Good Morning Folks,


Behold the power of the Internet. Millions of others have already watched this video you probably never heard about until today.

In the fifth and final installment in our five-part Ted Tuesday series for Job Inspiration, Simon Sinek presents a simple but powerful model for how leaders inspire action, starting with a golden circle and the question "Why?" His examples include Apple, Martin Luther King, and the Wright brothers -- and as a counterpoint Tivo, which (until a recent court victory that tripled its stock price) appeared to be struggling.

There are bosses, and then there are leaders. Simon Sinek explores how inspiration creates action — all by using a circle. Utilizing the idea of the “Golden Circle,” Sinek, a professor at Columbia University and author of Start With Why, believes that the key is to discover not only what people and organizations do or how they do it — but most importantly, why. As Sinek summarizes: “People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it.”


Simon Sinek is also an optimist. He teaches leaders and organizations how to inspire people. From members of Congress to foreign ambassadors, from small businesses to corporations like Microsoft and 3M, from Hollywood to the Pentagon, he has presented his ideas about the power of why. He is quoted frequently by national publications and is a regular contributor to The Huffington Post and BrandWeek. This is his first book.



As you know job hunting is kinda boring at best, grueling and soul crushing at worst. Sometimes your unemployed friends need a little lift when they’re perpetually applying to job positions. 

This is just a small sampling of the many great TED talks. Watch some as you continue your job hunt, and you’ll be motivated to not only keep applying, but you might just discover some new things about yourself along the way.

Thanks for sharing this article. and....

Have a GREAT day as I look forward to seeing all of you soon.

Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer

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 "Chase the dream, not the competition"

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Ted Tuesday: Jason Fried: Why Work Doesn’t Happen At Work

"Think about it: When was the last time you ever had eight hours to yourself at an office?"

Good Morning Folks,

Behold the power of the Internet. Over 5 million others have already watched this video you probably never heard about until today.

In the fourth installment in our five-part series for Job Inspiration, Jason Fried offers a radical theory of working: that the office isn't a good place to do it. At TEDx Midwest he lays out the main problems (call them the M&Ms) and offers three suggestions to make work work.

Think about it: When was the last time you ever had eight hours to yourself at an office? Co-founder and President of 37signals, Jason Fried, theorizes that if you really want to get work done, the office is the last place you should be. 

He explores the idea that in-office workers have traded in their workdays for “work moments” and that similar to sleep, everyone needs uninterrupted time in order to get things done properly. He blames the lack of in office productivity on the “M&M’s” — and we’re not talking about the candy kind.


As you know job hunting is kinda boring at best, grueling and soul crushing at worst. Sometimes your unemployed friends need a little lift when they’re perpetually applying to job positions. But instead of clicking on funny YouTube videos like “Dog Plays Dead To Avoid Bath Time,” suggest that they cruise on over to TED.com to give themselves an emotional boost — and some much-needed career inspiration.

Thanks for sharing this article. and....

Have a GREAT day as I look forward to seeing all of you soon.

Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer

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Ted Tuesday: Job Inspiration- "Dan Ariely: What makes us feel good about our work?" (The third of a five-part series)

"What motivates us to work? Contrary to conventional wisdom, it isn't just money. But it's not exactly joy either. It seems that most of us thrive by making constant progress and feeling a sense of purpose."

Good Morning Folks,

Let’s face it: Job hunting is kinda boring at best, grueling and soul crushing at worst. Sometimes you need a little lift when you’re perpetually applying to job positions. But instead of clicking on funny YouTube videos like “Dog Plays Dead To Avoid Bath Time,” cruise on over to TED.com to give yourself an emotional boost — and some much-needed career inspiration. We’ve chosen our five favorites below — each under 20 minutes — to help keep you motivated you during your job search.

In today's riveting talk, behavioral economist Dan Ariely pinpoints what truly motivates employees. Through a series of experiments, Ariely shows that pay is only a small factor of what brings true happiness to workers. Through positive motivation, acknowledgment and inclusion, employers can create a more cohesive, invested — and yes, happier — workforce than they ever thought possible.

Behavioral economist Dan Ariely presents two eye-opening experiments that reveal our unexpected and nuanced attitudes toward meaning in our work.



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And if you want to share your own favorite Ted Talk right here, just let me know.

Have a GREAT day as I look forward to seeing all of you soon.

Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer

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Ted Tuesday: Job Inspiration (The second of a five-part series)

As the host of the Discovery Channel’s hit show Dirty Jobs, host Mike Rowe has seen — and done — it all. He speaks in-depth about how he’s witnessed first-hand that people who have “dirty jobs” are happier, more balanced individuals who whistle while they work — and pick up road kill as they do it. Rowe makes the point that any job is a respectable job, and why following your passion might be the worst thing you can do for your career.

So with a hat tip to Mashable, let's get started with:

2. Mike Rowe: Learning From Dirty Jobs

In this TED talk, television host of Dirty Jobs, Mike Rowe takes the stand to talk about a rather intriguing topic of lamb castration on a sheep herding farm. Mike begins his talk by explaining how he made some calls to get some background information on such a touchy subject. The essence of castrating a lamb is that a thick rubber band is attached to the lambs testicles, which constrict the blood flow, and later that week the parts just fall off. After having gathered and confirmed this information from multiple sources, Mike is ready for the day of filming of this "dirty job". Upon arriving at the farm the next day, the film crew is set up, the lamb is set up, and Mike allows the lead sheep rancher to do the procedure the first time. To Mike's surprise, the rancher pulls out a knife, not a rubber band. Mike is shocked. Mike then describes in detail how the rancher slices the lambs tail off and rips out the lambs testicles. In obvious distress, Mike then asked for the filming to be stopped; he said that it isn't right to use a knife, but that the rancher should use the rubber band, the "humane way" of doing it. The rancher shrugs his shoulders and does it Mike's "humane" way using a rubber band. To Mike's disbelief, the lamb takes a few steps then falls, stands up and limps into a corner. Mike then describes how he then looked at the lamb that was castrated using a knife, and sees that its frolicking around like nothing even happened. Now its Mike's turn to do the procedure. At this is the moment that Mike has an amazing realization and has two words pop into his head: anagnorisis and peripeteia. Mike then reflects on his life and talks about how beautiful average people do jobs. Often times these jobs are what society label as "bad," yet the people go on everyday enjoying what they are doing for work. Mike also links all of what he said about the sheep rancher farm and his realization to a clever tangent about how there needs to be a change in society.

Reflection:

After having watched this particular TED talk, I was impressed on how Mike Rowe linked everything he said together to then come to his conclusion in his speech. Right off the bat, I was eager to listen to what Mike Rowe has to say, since I've heard of him and seen his shows on television. He does an excellent job of telling his story at the sheep rancher farm. By balancing the sheer gore that what actually happened and the reality of what procedure was better for the sheep was incredible. Not to mention Mike also added in a few bits of humor that really made the speech that much better. I was also very impressed when Mike began linking his relation to anagnorisis and peripeteia. I had never even heard of these words before, yet he did a great job of quickly summarizing what the words actually mean and then continuing his explanation. Toward the end of the speech, Mike basically takes a stand for all of the "lower class" works that are doing all the dirty and unfavorable jobs in America. He really made his point by giving a little light to the workers that we think work long hours and get terrible pay in bad conditions to then making the audience completely shocked when they find out a pig farmer was offered 60 million dollars for his farm, but declined the offer. Mike really made me think twice about the "average" works in America. To wrap up the speech Mike really hits home when he describes how society today is in dire need of more of these works that society normally looks down upon. Overall, this was an excellent speech that really got me thinking!

Have a GREAT day as I look forward to seeing all of you soon.

Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer

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“Opportunity has power over all things.”
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LinkUP Thursday: Do Happier Employees Really Mean Happier Customers?

"The trifecta is this: happy, high-performing employees, happy customers and stunning business results. "

Good Morning Folks,

On LinkUP Thursdays we connect you to the thought leadership of others and articles I've discovered online that matter.

There are so many times where I walk into a place of business and judging by the looks on the employees faces, I get a sense of how my experience will be. Often, if they are in a bad mood I tend to avoid them and just want to leave. On the other hand when I meet an enthusiastic employee, it makes me feel great because I can feel their sincerity and it makes me want to stay longer.  

That in mind, I share a very useful article by Michael Hinshaw.

==> Do Happier Employees Really Mean Happier Customers? by Michael Hinshaw

Conventional wisdom says not just "yeah" but "hell, yeah."

That said, an issue with the "conventional wisdom" is that people rarely question it. And since this is a question I was asked earlier this week - and my response predictably slotted into the "hell yeah" quadrant - I thought it only fair to dig a little deeper.

Do happier employees really mean happier customers? 

Without giving too much away, the results of my exploration will almost certainly surprise you. Not because happy employees don't mean happier customers (in general they do). But because of the potentially worrisome connections between employee performance and happiness, and customer engagement.

No Shocker: High Employee Engagement Yields Good Business Results. (But...)

Earlier thismonth, RagingWire - a data center firm that boasts the highest customer loyalty scores in their industry - published an excellent blog post about employee engagement and customer experience. 

They feel these scores wouldn't be possible without a real dedication to employee experience, which they've encapsulated into 10 handy tips (see them at right). It's hard not to agree. After all, it seems logical that companies with a commitment to employee satisfaction, development, and well-being would have at least some market advantage.

But these aren't exactly new ideas. Gallup, for example, has been promoting the 12 Elements of Great Managing - which are all about inspiring top performance in employees - since at least the '90s. And their latest Q12™ research quantifies the (significant) gap between companies at the top and bottom quartiles of employee engagement. In it, they found that organizations in the top quartile had:

22% higher profitability,
21% higher productivity,
10% higher customer metrics,
37% less absenteeism, and
Up to 65% less turnover.

No brainer, right? Faced with numbers like these, what company wouldn't think that employee engagement should be a top priority? What we want to know, though, is if happier employees mean happier customers.

Since the top employee-engagement groups beat the bottom by only 10% in customer metrics, it seems the answer is a resounding "maybe." What gives?

The Fly in the Ointment: Are Your Lowest-Performance Employees Also Your Happiest and Most Engaged?

The title of RagingWire's blog post "Would Your Employees Recommend You?" reminded me of a recent Harvard Business Review post, titled Your Least Engaged Employees Might Be Your Top Performers. In it, the author quotes from recent research from Leadership IQ which states that in 42% of companies studied, low-engagement employees outperform high-engagement employees. You may have to read that line twice. I did.

Yet reading the research, a crystal-clear picture of these high-engagement, low-performance employees emerges. They are happy and engaged, in part because they actually aren't held that accountable and/or don't have to work as hard as high performers. Expectations are lower, and their jobs are easier. As a result, they're even more motivated to "deliver 100 percent at work" than high- and middle-performers.

These higher-performance, lower-engagement employees care a great deal about their work, have loads of intrinsic motivation, and lots of talent - but often don't feel empowered, encouraged, or recognized.

Bottom Line? Happier Employees Do Mean Happier Customers. But if They Aren't Held Accountable, Your Business Will Suffer.

Between the Gallup and Leadership IQ research, it's easy to think these two pieces of research conflict. I'd suggest the answers are a bit more nuanced, and point in a direction that may help explain why customer metrics track less with employee engagement.

While higher-engagement/lower-performance employee want nothing more than to please your customers, they may not be as willing (or as able) to make the difficult choices sometimes required to satisfy customers and meet business objectives.

Which brings us back to the question at hand, and the "dangers" of conventional wisdom. Because while happy employees do help deliver happier customers, high-performing employees can help to deliver happier customers and business results.

The trifecta is this: happy, high-performing employees, happy customers and stunning business results. If you're like the most successful firms I've worked with, getting there means aligning your reward systems with your customers wants and needs - and ensuring that your desired outcomes are clearly defined, and that everyone is held accountable for their results.

Get that in place, and it gets easier to imagine all your employees contributing to customer happiness - boosting customer metrics, while driving profitability and productivity along the way.

Which, when it comes to customer loyalty, might help you go from reading about companies like RagingWire to becoming a company like RagingWire.

For those who have worked with me for years or even just a few months know that my message is always consistent. Our love for our clients and staff will never be compromised, and I could not be more excited to continue to support fulfilling your dreams. 

I promised in January that “this is our year.” Just shy of fourth quarter, I can say with tons of confidence and security to my employees that we have delivered and will continue to deliver. 

The entire landscape of our company has changed in a very short period time adding major opportunity for advancement to our entire staff.

Have a GREAT day as I look forward to seeing all of you soon.

Mitchell D. Weiner Chief Happiness Officer .................................................................. “Opportunity has power over all things. ”— Sophocles ..................................................................

Ted Tuesday: Job Inspiration (The first of a five-part series)

Let’s face it: Job hunting is kinda boring at best, grueling and soul crushing at worst. Sometimes you need a little lift when you’re perpetually applying to job positions. But instead of clicking on funny YouTube videos like “Dog Plays Dead To Avoid Bath Time,” cruise on over to TED.com to give yourself an emotional boost — and some much-needed career inspiration. We’ve chosen our five favorites below — each under 20 minutes — and to be published each of the next five Ted Tuesday's right here on MitchWeiner.com to help keep you motivated you during your job search.

So with a hat tip to Mashable, let's get started with:

1. Wingham Rowan: A New Kind of Job Market

No matter what age or stage you’re at in your career, everyone can benefit from a telecommuting position — and some added work life balance. Wingham Rowan, the founder of Slivers Of Time, addresses the issues facing much of today’s workforce: the need for flexible schedules. He explains how telecommuting jobs benefit not only employees but also employers — and the global economy as a whole.

Have a GREAT day as I look forward to seeing all of you soon.

Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer

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LinkUP Thursday: Catch Up With Mitch's Favorite Reads

"Assembling a winning team is every manager’s dream. But what do we know about what it takes to get there? 

Good Morning Folks,

One of the things I love about the web is how through sharing and sending and receiving articles, one can cut to the chase and consume a lot of information in a short time.

In between blog posts I am sharing heavy from some of my own influencers who include iconic CEOs of world famous brands, on on my private Twitter and LinkedIn networks and I urge you to connect with me, follow me by clicking the links at the bottom of this article.

Meanwhile here are some of my favorite discoveries the last two weeks that many of you might have missed owing to summer vacations and of course, the pace at which we are all working.

Some of the topics covered in the articles linked below: 

One skill of great leaders is that they create a "wow" when they meet new people for the first time, by sharing their career and life story....  

Assembling a winning team is every manager’s dream. But what do we know about what it takes to get there? 

Company culture can be a huge motivator for people. At it’s best, it can provide a sense of belonging through shared values and an intangible, emotional belief that we are on a shared. journey 

Good leaders have passion. They have a vision. And they also have a few other hard-to-find qualities. 

Every leader wishes they could be both liked and respected at the same time. However, there are times when we must choose one over the other 

Older workers faced an uphill battle finding work after the Great Recession, but the tide may be turning as employers are now looking to add older and more skilled workers to their payrolls.

There's a lot here but it's a quick scan and if you only read one article that can change your outlook and inform a better performance and sense of being- I've done myself proud.

Remember, we can change the course of our life by having the right attitude. By being willing to do what most other people are not willing to do you were able to set yourself apart. This gets you noticed and opens up all kinds of other opportunities.

At work, in life as well, our attitudes define the results. Fortunately attitudes are not written in stone - we can adjust them, fine tune them to perfection. Cheers!

Have a GREAT day as I look forward to seeing all of you soon.

Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer

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"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage"

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  Confessions of a Job Hopper

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