How to Be Awesome at Your Job

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Get more fun, wins, meaning, and money from your job! With 25,000,000 downloads and mentions in The New York Times, Forbes, and Linkedin Learning. This show helps grow your skills and impact at any job that requires thinking and collaborating.

Each week, Pete interviews thought-leaders and results-getters to discover specific, actionable insights that boost work performance. Their stories and advice sharpen the universal skills to flourish at work. Boost your time/energy management, leadership, confidence, career opportunities, and fulfillment—while still getting home earlier.

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803: How to Write Like the Greatest Masters of Persuasion with Carmine Gallo

Carmine Gallo uncovers the communication secrets of masters like Jeff Bezos that help you write more clearly and concisely.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The basic grammar lesson that makes all the difference   2) The easiest way to simplify complexity   3) How a single sentence makes your data more impactful   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep803 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT CARMINE —  Carmine Gallo is a Harvard instructor and program l...

Sep 26, 2022•44 min

802: How to Level Up Your Career and Find a Job You Love with Brandi Nicole Johnson

Brandi Nicole Johnson shares simple and practical tips for streamlining your job search.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to get really clear on what you want    2) The best salary database I’ve ever seen   3) The tiny mistake that can ruin your entire resume   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep802 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT BRANDI —  Brandi Nicole Johnson is an award winning international speaker, facilitator and coach. Currently...

Sep 22, 2022•23 min

801: How to Find the Upside amid Uncertainty with Nathan Furr

Nathan Furr discusses how to reframe your relationship with uncertainty to open up to new possibilities.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to turn the fear of the unknown into an excitement for possibilities   2) The six types of risk and how to manage them   3) How to deal with the frustrations of failure   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep801 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT NATHAN —  Nathan Furr is a professor of strategy and innovation a...

Sep 19, 2022•55 min

800: How to Get Better at Asking for Help with Dr. Heidi Grant

Dr. Heidi Grant reveals the secrets to asking for and getting the help you need.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why asking for help is beneficial for everyone involved   2) The do’s and don'ts of asking for help   3) The telltale sign that you need to ask for help   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep800 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT HEIDI —  Dr. Heidi Grant is a leadership, influence and motivation expert, who is ranked among the top manage...

Sep 15, 2022•36 min

799: The Unspoken Rules of High Performers and High Potentials with Gorick Ng

Gorick Ng lays out the unspoken rules and expectations of managers that explain why top performers get ahead.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The three questions everyone is asking about you   2) The A+ way to ask for help   3) The mentality that keeps professionals from progressing   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep799 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT GORICK —  Gorick Ng is the Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of The Unspoken Rules: Se...

Sep 12, 2022•50 min

798: How to Have Difficult Conversations about Race with Kwame Christian

Kwame Christian lays out his three-step framework for masterfully handling difficult conversations around race and other sensitive issues at work.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why we struggle when discussing race   2) How discussing race enriches workplaces   3) A powerful three-step framework for any difficult conversation   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep798 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT KWAME —  Kwame Christian is a best-selling aut...

Sep 08, 2022•53 min

797: How to Find and Do Your Great Work with Amanda Crowell

Amanda Crowell shares practical wisdom on how to make time and space for the work that matters most to you.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to get clarity on the work that fulfills you most   2) How to say no to the commitments eating up your time   3) How to stop procrastination from sabotaging your goals   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep797 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT AMANDA —  Dr. Amanda Crowell is a cognitive psychologist, speak...

Sep 05, 2022•41 min

796: How to Make Progress on Your Most Audacious Goals, Every Day with Grace Lordan

Grace Lordan offers actionable solutions and tips to help bring you closer to your goals, one step at a time.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to free yourself from the fear of making mistakes   2) How to break free from impostor syndrome   3) How to stop stress from hijacking your day   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep796 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT GRACE —  Dr Grace Lordan is the Founding Director of The Inclusion Initiative and an ...

Sep 01, 2022•35 min

795: How to Stop Being Crazy Busy and Take Back Your Time with Zena Everett

Zena Everett reveals the time-wasters to drop in order to make time for what matters.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The top things slowing us down at work   2) The questions to ask for effective prioritization   3) How to say no nicely   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep795 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ZENA —  Leadership Coach and Speaker Zena Everett is the author of Mind Flip , Take the Fear out of Your Career and the award winning Cra...

Aug 29, 2022•37 min

794: How to Get Comfortable with Discomfort with Sterling Hawkins

Sterling Hawkins shows you how to turn discomfort into fuel for transformative change.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why we need to hunt discomfort    2) Why you need your own “street gang”    3) What to do when you feel like quitting   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep794 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT STERLING —  Sterling Hawkins is an internationally recognized entrepreneur, motivational leader, and public speaker. His 2019 TE...

Aug 22, 2022•42 min

793: The Six Mind Shifts for Thriving at Work with Aliza Knox

Aliza Knox breaks down the six critical shifts that help turn around an unpleasant work situation.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to stay enthusiastic in the face of work hardships   2) What to do when you feel stagnant   3) How to engineer serendipity for your career   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep793 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ALIZA —  Aliza built and led APAC businesses for Google, Twitter and Cloudflare. She is a BCG advisor...

Aug 18, 2022•44 min

792: How to Handle Negotiations and Difficult Conversations Like an Expert Hostage Negotiator with Scott Tillema

Scott Tillema shares powerful wisdom on handling emotional and tense conversations with ease and finesse.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Two powerful skills to help you connect with anyone   2) A handy strategy to get people to listen in closely   3) What people want to hear during emotional conversations   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep792 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT SCOTT —  Scott Tillema is a top communication keynote speaker, FBI ...

Aug 15, 2022•31 min

791: Promoting and Sustaining Trust through Honest Leadership with Ron Carucci

Ron Carucci reveals the four keys to cultivating a culture of trust and honesty in your teams and organizations.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why people don’t trust you even if you think you’re trustworthy   2) Two fundamental questions to up your leadership 3) A powerful exercise to build your honesty muscle Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep791 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT RON —  Ron has a thirty-year track record helping executives tackle chall...

Aug 11, 2022•41 min

790: How to Stop Being Overlooked, Underpaid, and Undervalued with Arika Pierce

Arika Pierce reveals the simple steps to improving your visibility and value in the workplace.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The critical assumption that keeps professionals from advancing   2) How to properly negotiate for a raise or promotion   3) Three rules for more visibility when working remotely   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep790 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ARIKA —  Arika Pierce, President and Founder of Piercing Strategies, ...

Aug 08, 2022•32 min

789: How to Beat Stress, Stagnation, and Burnout with Alan Stein Jr.

Alan Stein Jr. lays out the fundamental shifts that help sustain your game and build resilience in the face of stress, stagnation, and burnout.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to stop stress from overwhelming and controlling you   2) How to stay calm and in control in the face of stress   3) How to identify and remedy stagnation   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep789 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ALAN —  Alan Stein, Jr. is an experience...

Aug 04, 2022•39 min

788: Roger Martin Shares How to Make Better Strategic Choices By Rethinking Your Models

Roger Martin reveals how to identify the unconscious mental models holding you back from more superior management effectiveness.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why people will resist correcting outdated models   2) Powerful questions to dismantle outdated models   3) The simple word shift that makes you more strategic   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep788 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ROGER —  Professor Roger Martin is a writer, strategy ...

Aug 01, 2022•46 min

787: How to Consistently Perform at Your Peak with Dr. Haley Perlus

Dr. Haley Perlus shares everyday tactics to help you achieve consistent peak performance.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How just three words can transform your day   2) How to increase your attention span   3) The simple secret to feeling more energized   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep787 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT HALEY —  Dr. Haley Perlus knows what it takes to overcome barriers and achieve peak performance. As an elite alpine ski...

Jul 28, 2022•40 min

786: How to (Really) Strengthen Your Relationships with Eric Barker

Eric Barker shares science-based wisdom on how to make your relationships flourish.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The two critical elements of trust-building   2) The secret to dealing with difficult people   3) How to navigate difficult conversations   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep786 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ERIC —  Eric Barker is the author of The Wall Street Journal bestseller Barking Up the Wrong Tree , which has sold over h...

Jul 25, 2022•38 min

785: How to Improve Focus and Productivity through Smarter Deadlines with Christopher Cox

Christopher Cox discusses how to leverage deadlines to curb procrastination, improve productivity, and deliver better results.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The worst possible deadline you can give yourself   2) The trick restaurateurs and theater artists use to consistently deliver quality   3) The trick to making self-imposed deadlines more motivating   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep785 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT CHRISTOPHER —  Ch...

Jul 21, 2022•40 min

784: How to Quadruple Your Reading Speed and Learn Faster with Abby Marks-Beale

Speed reading expert Abby Marks-Beale shares the key strategies to speed up your reading–on screens and paper–without compromising comprehension.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to quadruple your reading speed with just one notecard   2) The best ways to retain more of what you read   3) Awesome tools for optimal screen reading   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep784 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ABBY —  Abby Marks Beale is a speed readi...

Jul 18, 2022•41 min

783: How to Restore Energy and Clarity by Tuning in to Silence with Leigh Marz and Justin Zorn

Leigh Marz and Justin Zorn share compelling research on the surprising benefits of silence—and how to find it amidst the noise and busyness of today’s world.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The small but powerful ways we can get more rest every day   2) How taking a hike can shorten your to-do list   3) How to resist the pull of your smartphone   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep783 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT LEIGH & JUSTIN—  Justin ...

Jul 14, 2022•44 min

782: How to Overcome Distraction through Minimalism with Joshua Becker

Joshua Becker shares his practical ideas for letting go of distractions so you can focus on what matters most.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The one thing that starts day right 2) How money can prevent us from growing in our jobs  3) How to tackle technology addiction  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep782 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JOSHUA —  Joshua Becker is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author of five books: Things Tha...

Jul 11, 2022•39 min

781: How to Tackle Overwhelming Stress and Develop Mental Fitness with Jody Michael

Jody Michael uncovers the surprising cause of much of our stress and shares expert techniques to train your mind for greater resilience.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How you’re unknowingly stressing yourself out   2) How to keep stress at bay with ABC and SEE   3) How to go from triggered to calm in just 30 seconds   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep781 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JODY —  Jody Michael is CEO of Jody Michael Associates,...

Jul 07, 2022•44 min

780b Persuasion Roleplay - David McRaney - Part 2

See the most powerful persuasion strategies in action as Pete and guest David McRaney roleplay. Check out the full episode, transcript, and notes at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep780 . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jun 30, 2022•18 min

780: How Minds Change and How to Change Minds with David McRaney

David McRaney breaks down why it’s so difficult to change people’s minds—and shares powerful strategies to get others to open their minds.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why facts alone can’t persuade others   2) One simple question to make you more persuasive   3) A step-by-step guide to changing even the most stubborn minds   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep780 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT DAVID —  Science journalist, podcaster, and in...

Jun 30, 2022•46 min

779: How to Unlock Greater Potential through Unlearning with Barry O’Reilly

Barry O’Reilly shares his strategies on how to unlearn the mindsets and behaviors that hold us back.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The key to breakthrough improvement   2) How to identify what you need to unlearn   3) How to overcome the fear of change   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep779 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT BARRY —  Barry O’Reilly is the founder and CEO of ExecCamp, an entrepreneurial experience for executives, and the manage...

Jun 27, 2022•29 min

778: How to Make and Break Habits Using Science with Russ Poldrack

Russ Poldrack reveals the science behind why our brains are habit-building machines and how to make the best out of it.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to make good habits stick   2) How to strengthen your brain against bad habits   3) Why habits never really go away–and what you should do instead   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep778 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT RUSS —  Russell A. Poldrack is a psychologist and neuroscientist. He is ...

Jun 23, 2022•30 min

777: How to Observe and Listen like a Master Interrogator with Certified Forensic Interviewer Michael Reddington

Michael Reddington shares valuable skills–learned from having engaged in many interrogations–that make you a more observant listener and influential communicator.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The trick to staying focused and attentive   2) The subtle conversation cues to look out for   3) How to ask better questions to get better answers   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep777 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MICHAEL —  Michael Reddington, C...

Jun 20, 2022•47 min

776: How to Pushback Effectively and Stand Up For What You Want with Selena Rezvani

Selena Rezvani reveals why self-advocacy is critical for success–and how to do it effectively.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to turn a “vague no” into something you can use   2) The LARA framework for when you’re faced with a no   3) How to know when it’s time to stop pushing   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep776 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT SELENA —  Selena Rezvani’s mission is to help professionals stand up for themselves at work ...

Jun 16, 2022•37 min

775: Susan Cain Uncovers the Surprising and Uplifting Power of Sorrow and Longing

Susan Cain explains how embracing bittersweetness helps us lead more creative, connected, and fulfilling careers and lives.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Two simple shifts to make you more courageous   2) How a bias for positivity is holding us back  3) How to keep your brain from wallowing in negativity  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep775 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT SUSAN —  Susan Cain is the #1 bestselling author of Bittersweet: How...

Jun 13, 2022•43 min

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