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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.

Try starting with episode 0: START HERE and listener favorite episodes we put at the beginning numbered: A, B, C, D, E, and F. (Subscribe and/or sort Old to New to find these starter episodes.) Welcome!

Episodes

476: How to Create Courageous Change with Ryan Berman

Ryan Berman offers his tips and tricks for building your courage muscle to make exciting changes. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The three elements of the courage equation. 2) One simple trick to boost your courage. 3) How to convince your boss to make a courageous change. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep476 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT RYAN —  Ryan Berman is the founder of Courageous, a change consultancy that develops Courage Brands® and trains companies how to ...

Aug 12, 201941 min

475: Achieving 50% More with 1% Effort Using the 80/20 Rule with Perry Marshall

Perry Marshall explains how the 80/20 rule can help you exponentially leverage your time to achieve massive results. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) What the 80/20 rule is—and how it’s misunderstood. 2) How you can achieve way more in just 5 minutes. 3) Why “procrastination demons” reveal your priorities. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep475 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT PERRY —  Perry Marshall is endorsed in  FORBES  and  INC Magazine  and ...

Aug 09, 201947 min

474: How to turn your boss, colleagues, and customers into Superfans with Pat Flynn

Pat Flynn discusses how to turn anyone into your superfan. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How superfans transform your career 2) How to create the moments that win superfans 3) How your ego can kill your blossoming superfandom Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep474 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT PAT — Pat Flynn is a father, husband, and entrepreneur who lives and works in San Diego, CA. He owns several successful online businesses and is a professional blogger, keynote spea...

Aug 07, 201929 min

473: How to Increase Your Productivity by Crafting your Time with Mike Vardy

Mike Vardy discusses how to fine-tune your routine and make the most of your time through mode-based work. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) Why you shouldn’t obsess over productivity apps. 2) How to craft your time with the 5 categories of mode-based work. 3) How to keep yourself motivated and on-track through journaling. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep473 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MIKE —  Mike Vardy is an author, speaker, and productivity and time managem...

Aug 05, 201940 min

471: How to Acquire New Skills Faster with Scott H. Young

Scott Young shares innovative methods to learn new skills more efficiently and effectively. You'll Learn: Foundational principles for mastering skills more effectively The importance of “meta-learning” The Feynman Technique and other approaches to accelerate learning About Scott: Scott is a writer, programmer, traveler and an avid reader of interesting things. For the last ten years he’s been experimenting to find out how to learn and think better. He doesn’t promise he has all the answers, just...

Jul 31, 201948 min

470: How to Give and Receive Useful Feedback Every Month: Insider Tips on Making Performance Reviews Not Suck with Dr. Craig Dowden

Craig Dowden exposes gaps in common performance review practices and presents an empowering alternative approach everybody can use–no matter where you work. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why the current performance review practice is broken. 2) The key thing NOT to do when giving feedback. 3) A different and better strategy for regular reviews. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep470 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT CRAIG —  Craig Dowden (Ph.D.) is an inspiring and thoug...

Jul 29, 201946 min

469: How to Keep Robots from Stealing Your Job with Alexandra Levit

Futurist Alexandra Levit explains what the “robot takeover” will really look like and how you can stay relevant despite it. You'll Learn: The problem with how organizations automate Honest predictions about the future of the human workforce The essentials skills that make you future-proof About Alexandra: Alexandra Levit has conducted proprietary research on the future of work, technology adoption, the millennial generation, gender differences and bias, and the skills gap. She also served as a m...

Jul 26, 201948 min

468: Upgrading Your Confidence and Courage at Work with Bill Treasurer

Bill Treasurer shares practical wisdom for conquering fear, taking risks, and finding your courage. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The key first step to finding courage. 2) Approaches for taking on more wise risks. 3) How to fill up each of the Three Buckets of Courage. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep468 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT BILL — In the past two decades, thousands of executives across the globe have attended Bill’s keynotes and workshops. Benefiting from the...

Jul 24, 201946 min

467: Finding Internal Clarity and Purpose with Paul Durham

Paul Durham shares strategies to develop and execute your personal vision with great clarity. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) The wonders of guided journaling. 2) How to get your days to lead to your desired future. 3) Why you need to involve others to get to your vision. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep467 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT PAUL —  Paul Durham’s passion for studying models of human development expresses itself in his mentoring and executive coachi...

Jul 22, 201946 min

466: How to Get Home Earlier by Automating (Some of) Your Work with Wade Foster

Wade Foster shares super-simple mindsets, tools and tricks to automate repetitive work tasks and liberate extra time. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Just how much time you can save through automation 2) Where automation works, and where it doesn’t 3) The latest low-cost software tools to optimize your workflow Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep466 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT WADE — Wade Foster is the co-founder and CEO of San-Francisco-based  Zapier , a compan...

Jul 19, 201941 min

465: The Cure for Impostor Syndrome: How to Feel Less Like a Fraud and Appreciate Your Successes with Dr. Valerie Young

Valerie Young sheds light on the impostor syndrome and shows the healthy way out. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Just how prevalent impostor syndrome is. 2) The 5 impostor syndrome archetypes. 3) How to strategically shift your thinking from impostor to non-impostor. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep465 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT VALERIE — Dr. Valerie Young is an internationally-known expert on impostor syndrome and author of award-winning book  The Secret Though...

Jul 17, 201943 min

464: How to Prevent Management Messes with FranklinCovey’s Scott Jeffrey Miller

Scott Jeffrey Miller shares powerful stories and principles for becoming the most effective leader you can be. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) Why making time for one-on-ones is truly worth it. 2) Three foundational principles for listening well. 3) How to flourish as a leader by practicing the Law of Harvest. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep464 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT SCOTT — Scott J. Miller is Executive Vice President of Business Development and Chief Marke...

Jul 15, 201949 min

463: Insights on Persuasion from the Land of Copywriting with Brian Kurtz

Brian Kurtz shares his insider perspectives on persuasion and overdelivering from his legendary career at Boardroom and beyond. You'll Learn: Why knowing your audience is the biggest key to persuasion The 4 pillars of being extraordinary How to overdeliver at work without burning out About Brian: Brian Kurtz has been a serial direct marketer for almost 40 years and never met a medium he didn't like. Brian left his beloved Boardroom in January of 2015. Over 34 years he was responsible for the mai...

Jul 12, 201940 min

462: Increasing Your Self-Awareness to Improve Your Leadership with Pamela McLean

Pamela McLean reveals how your inner landscape helps and hinders your leadership capabilities. You'll Learn: The most common obstacle to developing your leadership potential How to address self-limiting beliefs The most critical internal areas to develop About Pamela: Pamela McLean is the CEO and cofounder of the Hudson Institute of Coaching, which provides consulting to organizations worldwide. Working in the arenas of clinical and organizational psychology, and leadership coaching and developm...

Jul 10, 201951 min

461: Tactics for Boosting Productivity and Banishing Distraction with Erik Fisher (Host of the Beyond the To Do List podcast)

Erik Fisher shares tips and tricks to optimize your productivity without driving yourself crazy. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Tricks to reduce your smartphone dependency. 2) The small habits that create big results. 3) Why it’s okay to not get things done. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep461 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ERIK — Erik is a Productivity Author, Podcaster, Speaker, and Coach. He talks with real people who practically implement productivity strategies in t...

Jul 08, 201944 min

460: The Fastest Way to Solve Complex Challenges with David Komlos

David Komlos teaches ways to dramatically shorten the process of solving your organization’s most complex challenges. You'll Learn: The 3 types of challenges and how to approach them The 10-step process to tackle challenges faster and more effectively How to structure a problem-solving meetings to get the best results About David: David Komlos, CEO of Syntegrity, is an entrepreneur, early-stage investor and speaker who has helped change the way many global leaders approach their top challenges. ...

Jul 05, 201941 min

459: How to Make Work More Sustainable Through Reinvention with Diana Wu David

Diana Wu David shares how to future-proof your work-life with approaches for reinvention and re-framing. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Approaches for taking agency over your own career. 2) How to recognize the “treadmill of self-sacrifice” and get off it. 3) The right way to ask for what you want at work. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep459 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT DIANA — Diana Wu David is a strategist, innovator, entrepreneur, and the founder of  Sarana Cap...

Jul 03, 201939 min

458: How to End Bad Behavior and Renew Your Team Amidst Change with Steve Ritter

Steve Ritter shares the fundamentals that makes teams healthy through their inevitable changes. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Where teams get stuck most often. 2) How to grow and deepen over time as a team. 3) Why there’s hope for disengaged team members. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep458 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT STEVE — Steve Ritter is the Founder and CEO of the Center for Team Excellence. He is on the faculty of the Center for Professional Excellence at Elmhur...

Jul 01, 201947 min

457: How to Persuade through Compelling Stories with DonorSee’s Gret Glyer

Gret Glyer discusses how you can increase your persuasion power by telling compelling stories. — YOU'LL LEARN —  1) Why stories succeed where statistics fail. 2) What makes a story compelling. 3) How storytelling can earn you a promotion. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep457 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT GRET — Gret Glyer has helped raise over a million dollars through storytelling. He is the CEO of DonorSee, the platform that shows you that your money is...

Jun 28, 201942 min

456: Finding Enrichment Through Side Hustles with Nick Loper

Nick Loper discusses the many benefits to having a side hustle—and how to start yours. You'll Learn: How side hustles can empower you as a professional How to turn your ideas into low-risk side hustles When to turn a side hustle into your main hustle About Nick  Nick is an author, entrepreneur, and a lifelong student in the game of business. His latest role is as Chief Side Hustler at SideHustleNation.com. He's been making his living online since before it was cool. Along the way he's picke...

Jun 25, 201937 min

455: Maintaining Grace Under Pressure for Effective Speaking with Lisa Wentz

Lisa Wentz pinpoints the fundamental elements that can make anyone a great speaker. You'll Learn: The ideal mindset for communicating with anyone and in any setting The best way to breathe for vocal power and confidence How to articulate well and why that matters About Lisa: Lisa Wentz is the founder of the San Francisco Voice Center, a public speaking expert, accent specialist and author of Grace Under Pressure: a Masterclass in Public Speaking. Lisa has been featured as a Public Speaking exper...

Jun 24, 201942 min

454: Embracing Conflict as a Gift with Judy Ringer

Judy Ringer explains how the techniques and principles of aikido can turn workplace conflicts into valuable experiences. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to master yourself during conflicts. 2) Three effective mindsets for resolving conflicts. 3) How to skillfully inquire, acknowledge, and advocate. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep454 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JUDY — Through interactive presentations and individual coaching, Judy Ringer helps you transform conflic...

Jun 21, 201941 min

453: Why Generalists Succeed and How to Learn Like One with David Epstein

David Epstein explains why and how generalists tend to achieve more. You'll Learn: How focusing on short-term improvement can undermine long-term development Pro-tips for breaking through your learning plateaus The benefits of becoming a jack-of-all-trades About David: David Epstein is the author of the book Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, and the top 10 New York Times bestseller The Sports Gene. He was previously a science and investigative reporter at ProPublica, and pri...

Jun 19, 201943 min

452: Adopting the Habits of Elite Performers with Nick Hays

Former Navy SEAL Nick Hays shares practical advice on how to elevate your performance and push yourself to unlock your maximum potential. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to conquer large goals by celebrating the tiniest of victories. 2) How to find gratitude in the most unpleasant circumstances. 3) How to tune out the “yeah, but…” voice in your head. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep452 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT NICK — Nick Hays is former a Navy SEAL. His operatin...

Jun 17, 201947 min

451: Deploying your Mental Energy Brilliantly with Dr. Art Markman (Co-Host of The Two Guys on your Head Podcast)

Professor Art Markman shares insights from cognitive science research for us to be smarter every day at work. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The secret to making a great first impression. 2) The pros and cons of high energy. 3) The role of dissatisfaction in motivating yourself. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep451 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ART — Art Markman is a Professor of Psychology and Marketing at the University of Texas at Austin. He got his ScB from Brow...

Jun 14, 201951 min

450: Spy Secrets of Influence from Former CIA Officer Jason Hanson

Jason Hanson shares his intelligence operation secrets to “recruiting” people and convincing them to say yes. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The CIA’s SADR cycle and how it applies to the workplace 2) Why research and authenticity are integral to successful influence 3) How to advocate for your case at work  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep450 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JASON — Jason is a former CIA officer. After leaving the CIA, Jason became the Founder and CE...

Jun 12, 201941 min

449: Leaning Out with Marissa Orr

Marissa Orr shares fresh, actionable wisdom on the workplace gender gap and reframes how alleged weaknesses can actually be strengths. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The problem with the ‘lean in’ mentality. 2) How power and money trigger value judgments when it comes to gender differences. 3) Why strengths depend on context. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep449 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MARISSA — Marissa Orr began her Google career over 15 years ago as a founding me...

Jun 10, 201944 min

448: Rejecting Nine Common Lies About Work and Embracing Human Individuality with Ashley Goodall

Ashley Goodall debunks deeply-embedded misconceptions about work and how fostering human individuality provides valuable possible solutions. You'll Learn: How deeply-rooted misconceptions about work lead to inefficiency Why you should focus on being “spikey” rather than well-rounded How systematizing can remove the human essence from work About Ashley: Ashley Goodall is currently Senior Vice President of Leadership and Team Intelligence at Cisco. In this role he has built a new organization focu...

Jun 07, 201948 min

447: What Innovators Do Differently with Hal Gregersen

Hal Gregersen reveals the key skills of disruptive innovators–and how you can get them too. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The core five skills required for innovation. 2) The questions disruptive innovators ask. 3) How to network for new idea. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep447 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT HAL — Hal Gregersen is the Executive Director of the MIT Leadership Center and a Senior Lecturer in Leadership and Innovation at the MIT Sloan School of Management...

Jun 05, 201943 min
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