097. Three Steps to Being a Better Employee - Even if You’re Self-Employed‪!‬ Zimmerman Podcast

Welcome to Zimmerman Podcast Episode 97.

Today, we’re talking about the three steps you can take to being a better employee.

Now, even if you own your own business like me, you’re still an employee-- of yourself! And as the leader, it’s your job to win employee of the month every month-- metaphorically of course.

Whether you’re just getting started in a new job, you’re working with a new boss, or you’re entering the workforce for the first time, you’re probably realizing that being successful at your job takes more than just being an expert at what you do.

It also requires you to work well interpersonally with the people around and above you. You’ve probably gone through years of school and special training to do your job, but no one’s told you what it takes to be the kind of employee that makes herself stand out at work.

Today, I’ll share with you my three best tips for being an employee anyone would want to keep around.

Episode 97 Topics:
- The one fool-proof question that you can use to assess your own commitment to your work
- Why taking personal responsibility for business can give you purpose and peace
- Helpful scripts for what to say when you need to own your mistakes
- Why your identity is not dependent on your own perfection
- Why consistency in your effort is essential

Episode 97 Product Picks:
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Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year

If you want to build a great business or live a good life, you’ve gotta plan for it! If you want to become the person you need to be to build the business of your dreams, that takes intention and purpose.

Every year, I take a whole month to reevaluate the past 12 months and figure out what worked, what didn’t, and how I can create a life I love for the following year.

I teach you my exact planning process in my program Know Your Numbers: Annual Planning for Your Best Year.

If you want a free training to get some tips on planning your best year yet, go to zimmermanpodcast.com/knowyournumbers


Sleeping with a Stranger

Sleeping with a Stranger is officially available everywhere books are sold in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook. Since the book’s launch, I’ve been amazed by how it has been received. From being named a best seller by USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Amazon and Barnes & Noble to incredibly personal and touching reviews from my amazing readers, it’s been such a wild journey!

Here’s one of my favorite reviews…

“I love the honesty of this book. It is real and raw and doesn't hold back; and that is why it is so mesmerizing. I could relate on so many levels and I know it must've been so hard to write about many of these very personal and taboo topics. I couldn't put the book down, it was such an easy and enlightening read. I highly recommend this to anyone who is soul searching or just looking for some perspective. Truth is better than fiction!”

I can’t wait to share this story with you! To get your copy, go to jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-stranger today or wherever books are sold.