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How to Be Awesome at Your Job

How to be Awesome at Your Jobart19.com

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!

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Episodes

573: How to Leverage Your Time by 6000% through Effective Delegation with Bill Truby

Bill Truby shares the simple trick to getting better results when delegating tasks. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The biggest mistake leaders make when delegating 2) The most crucial thing you need to delegate 3) The only four reasons why people fail to follow through Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep573 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BILL — Bill brings the background of common-sense learning (being raised on a cattle ranch), a B.A. in Theology, an M.A. in Psychology, the expe...

May 25, 202042 min

572: How Morning Practices Like Savoring and Investing in Calm Boost Productivity with Chris Bailey

Productivity THOUGHT LEADER(!) Chris Bailey shares how investing in your calm can boost your productivity and how savoring the little things every day can help you start your day right. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How calm provides the greatest return on productivity 2) Why you shouldn’t feel guilty over being less productive now 3) How and why to savor Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep572 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHRIS — Chris Bailey is a productivity expert, and the ...

May 21, 202035 min

571: How to Crush Self-Doubt and Build Self-Confidence with Dr. Ivan Joseph

Dr. Ivan Joseph discusses the critical practices that build unshakeable self-confidence. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The fundamental building block of self-confidence 2) How to control the negative tape in your head 3) A powerful trick for overcoming impostor syndrome Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep571 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT IVAN — Dr. Ivan Joseph an award-winning Performance Coach, Sports Psychologist, author and recognized educator and mentor. His TEDx talk on se...

May 18, 202034 min

570: How to Use Stories to Persuade, and Connect with Others with Shane Snow

Shane Snow discusses how to make your message more compelling through storytelling. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why storytelling isn’t just for writers 2) The four elements of the most captivating stories 3) The surprisingly best way to improve at storytelling Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep570 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SHANE — Shane Snow is an award-winning journalist, explorer, and entrepreneur, and the author. He speaks globally about innovation and teamwork, has p...

May 14, 202048 min

569: Thriving in the Stress and Uncertainty of a Crisis with Dr. Joshua Klapow

Dr. Joshua Klapow discusses how to keep your health and wellbeing strong during times of crisis. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why you shouldn’t feel guilty about being upset 2) How to quickly reboot your fatigued brain 3) The four pillars of excellent physical and mental health Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep569 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOSHUA — Joshua C. Klapow is a licensed clinical psychologist and a performance coach. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor of P...

May 11, 202048 min

568: Minimizing Tasks While Maximizing Results with Laura Stack

Productivity expert Laura Stack shares best–and worst–practices for prioritizing your tasks. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The six steps to optimizing your workflow 2) The five productivity personality archetypes 3) How to work from home effectively Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep568 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LAURA — Laura Stack is a noted expert in employee and team productivity, she’s also best known by her moniker, “The Productivity Pro.” She is also an award-winning...

May 07, 202046 min

567: Achieve More While Criticizing Yourself Less: The Power of Self-Compassion with Kristin Neff

Professor and author Kristin Neff shares how self-compassion yields bigger results with less unpleasant self-talk… and how it can help manage anxiety during a crisis. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why self-compassion is a better motivator than criticism 2) How to turn your compassion for others inward 3) The value of tone and touch in self-compassion Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep567 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KRISTIN — Kristin Neff is a pioneer in the field of self-com...

May 04, 202035 min

Winning the Mental Game of Quarantine

Pete shares his thoughts that have been helpful–and unhelpful–in preserving mental health amid the quarantine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Apr 30, 202014 min

566: How to Start Focusing and Stop Firefighting with Mike Michalowicz

Mike Michalowicz shares how to zero in on the most important issues to fix next. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to identify what you need to fix next. 2) A crucial question you’re forgetting to ask. 3) The tremendous energy unleashed by providing context for goals. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep566 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MIKE — Mike Michalowicz is the entrepreneur behind three multimillion dollar companies and is the author of Profit First, Clockwork, The Pumpkin...

Apr 27, 202039 min

565: How to Get Out of a Rut and into Your Flow with Jonah Sachs

Jonah Sachs discusses how a simple shift in the way we think helps us achieve more. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why the experts are often the most unreliable. 2) How to make any task more exciting and engaging. 3) How to turn anxiety into fuel for creativity. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep564 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JONAH — Jonah Sachs is an author, speaker and viral marketing pioneer. Jonah helped to create some of the world’s first, and still most heralded, digit...

Apr 23, 202041 min

564: Tapping the Motivational Forces of the World’s Most Successful People with Marco Greenberg

Marco Greenberg shares how primal drives can be the key to unlocking your motivation and potential at work. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why the world’s most successful people are “primitive”. 2) How to tap into your primal drive using the ROAMING framework. 3) How to weaponize your insecurities. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep564 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARCO — Marco Greenberg has spearheaded marketing communications and public affairs campaigns for an array of Fort...

Apr 20, 202050 min

563: Accelerating Your Career by Thinking Like a Rocket Scientist with Ozan Varol

Ozan Varol discusses how to make giant leaps in your career by thinking like a rocket scientist. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How success can hinder growth—and what to do about it. 2) How to turn worrying into productive preparation. 3) How rocket scientists see and use failure. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep563 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT OZAN — Ozan Varol is a rocket scientist turned award-winning professor and author. He served on the operations team for the 2003 Mar...

Apr 16, 202037 min

562: How to Get More Done by Working Less with Alex Pang

Alex Pang discusses how to significantly boost your productivity while working fewer hours. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How working fewer hours greatly increases productivity. 2) Small productivity hacks that save a massive amount of time. 3) When you should and shouldn’t multitask. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep562 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALEX — Alex Pang is the founder of Strategy and Rest, a consultancy devoted to helping companies and individuals harness the po...

Apr 13, 202031 min

561: The Ultimate Guide to Working Remotely with Lisette Sutherland

Lisette Sutherland shares expert tips and tricks for working from home masterfully. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The remote worker hierarchy of needs. 2) Smarter alternatives to online meetings. 3) Three tips for managing distractions while working remotely. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep561 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LISETTE — Lisette Sutherland is the director of Collaboration Superpowers, a company that helps people work together from anywhere through online and in-...

Apr 09, 202044 min

560: How to Resolve Conflict and Boost Productivity through Deep Listening with Oscar Trimboli

Oscar Trimboli explains how to increase your impact through sharpening your listening. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The magic phrases powerful listeners use 2) How to expertly listen for what’s unsaid 3) One question to ask the people you disagree with Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep560 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT OSCAR — Oscar Trimboli is an author, host of the Apple award-winning podcast Deep Listening and a sought-after keynote speaker. He is passionate about using th...

Apr 06, 202045 min

559: How to Unify, Motivate, and Direct Any Team by Picking a Fight with David Burkus

David Burkus discusses how crafting a compelling vision in terms of a fight can inspire your team to action. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The three kinds of fights that inspire. 2) A simple trick to greatly boost motivation and efficiency. 3) The secret to getting along with the coworker you dislike. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep559 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVID — One of the world’s leading business thinkers, David Burkus’ forward-thinking ideas and bestselling boo...

Apr 02, 202042 min

558: How to Escape Non-Stop Urgency and Become Visionary with Michael Hyatt

New York Times bestselling author and leadership mentor Michael Hyatt shares what it really takes to become a vision-driven leader. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why anyone can be a vision-driven leader. 2) The 4 key components of a good vision script. 3) How to turn your vision into action. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep558 for clickable versions of the link below. — ABOUT MICHAEL — Michael Hyatt is the founder and CEO of Michael Hyatt & Company, a leadership coaching and development firm...

Mar 30, 202037 min

557: How to Outthink Fear with Dr. Mark McLaughlin

Neurosurgeon and author Mark McLaughlin shares the science of fear and what to do about it. You'll Learn: 1) How fear affects our decision-making 2) How to manage your fears effectively 3) The two techniques to help you outthink your fears About Mark: Mark McLaughlin is a practicing board-certified neurosurgeon, a national media commentator, author of the book Cognitive Dominance: A Brain Surgeon’s Quest to Outthink Fear, and acclaimed keynote speaker. He is the founder of Princeton Brain and Sp...

Mar 26, 202024 min

556: What Drives Your Career Growth with Korn Ferry’s Gary Burnison

Gary Burnison shares what professionals need to start doing differently to advance in their careers. You'll Learn: 1) Three mindsets to accelerate your career growth 2) The overlooked elements that determine career fit 3) Why most meetings are meaningless About Gary: Gary Burnison is the CEO and member of the board of directors for Korn Ferry, a global organization consulting firm. He is also an author, having written several books on career management. His latest book, Advance: The Ultimate How...

Mar 23, 202039 min

555: Why We Fail to Empower, Inspire, and Engage: Unmasking the The Advice Trap with Michael Bungay Stanier

Michael Bungay Stanier explains why we need to stop giving advice and start asking questions instead. You'll Learn: 1) Three reasons why advice is overrated. 2) A step-by-step process for breaking your advice-giving habit. 3) How to ask more insightful questions. About Michael: Michael Bungay Stanier is an author and the founder of Box of Crayons, a company best known for teaching 10-minute coaching so that busy managers can build stronger teams and get better results. He was named the first Can...

Mar 19, 202042 min

554: How Doing Less Results in Achieving More with Celeste Headlee

Award-winning journalist and speaker Celeste Headlee shares how doing nothing can help you accomplish everything. You'll Learn: 1) Why idleness isn’t laziness 2) What’s causing you burnout 3) The productivity benefits of shorter work hours About Celeste: Celeste Headlee is an award-winning journalist, professional speaker and author of Heard Mentality and We Need To Talk: How To Have Conversations That Matter. In her 20-year career in public radio, she has been the Executive Producer of On Secon...

Mar 16, 202030 min

553: How to Change Minds and Organizations with Jonah Berger

Wharton professor Jonah Berger discusses the biggest obstacles to successful persuasion—and how to overcome them. You'll Learn: 1) Why persuasive arguments don’t work—and what does 2) A simple technique to win over stubborn naysayers 3) How to introduce big changes with minimal resistance About Jonah: Jonah Berger is a marketing professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and internationally bestselling author of Contagious , Invisible Influence , and The Catalyst . Dr. Ber...

Mar 12, 202044 min

552: The Foundational Principle that Separates Good Leaders from Bad Ones with Pat Lencioni

Patrick Lencioni explores so many leaders fall short--and how to resolve it. You'll Learn: 1) The mentality that separates great leaders from the rest 2) Why you shouldn’t be afraid of micromanaging 3) How leaders can have more joyful difficult conversations About Patrick: Pat is the founder of The Table Group and the author of 11 books which have sold over 5 million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages. The Wall Street Journal called him "one of the most in demand speakers in ...

Mar 09, 202036 min

551: How to Save Massive Time, Energy, and Frustration by Solving Problems Before They Happen with Dan Heath

Dan Heath discusses how upstream-thinking can help solve problems before they even show up. You'll Learn: 1) The power of “upstream thinking” 2) How to get to the root of the problem 3) How to avoid the blame game at work About Dan: Dan Heath and his brother, Chip, have written four New York Times bestselling books: Made to Stick, Switch , Decisive , and The Power of Moments . Heath is a senior fellow at Duke University’s CASE center, which supports entrepreneurs fighting for social good. He liv...

Mar 05, 202048 min

550: How to Free Yourself from Conflict with Dr. Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler

Dr. Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler shares what to do when your attempts to resolve conflict fail. You'll Learn: 1) The simplest way to stop conflict from overwhelming you 2) How to untangle the complex web of recurring conflict 3) The smartest thing to do when a conflict goes nowhere About Jennifer: Dr. Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler is founder and CEO of Alignment Strategies Group, the New York-based consulting firm that counsels CEOs and their executive teams on how to optimize organizational health and g...

Mar 02, 202038 min

549: Who Gets Raises and Promotions? Rick Gillis Reveals the Metric that Predicts our Fate.

Rick Gillis shares how knowing and improving your “quotient” can help you get raises and promotions at work. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The factor that determines your compensation at work. 2) How to speak up for your work to your boss. 3) The perfect time to bring up your accomplishments. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep549 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RICK — Rick Gillis is a speaker, author, and personal career advisor. He has spent over two decades writing books and s...

Feb 27, 202036 min

548: How to Get Your Points Across Clearly with Davina Stanley

Davina Stanley shares expert strategies for communicating with greater clarity. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why so many business presentations miss the mark. 2) The three-step “So what?” strategy. 3) The seven storyline patterns and when to use them. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep548 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVINA — Davina Stanley has helped professionals communicate complex ideas clearly for more than 20 years. She offers a structured, ‘go to’ process that helps p...

Feb 24, 202042 min

547: Finding Greater Success and Fulfillment with an Infinite Mindset with Simon Sinek

Simon Sinek discusses the crucial pivot in thinking that professionals need to thrive in their careers. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) What most professionals get wrong about work. 2) The five key practices for thriving in an infinite game. 3) How to keep your confidence during setbacks. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep547 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SIMON — Simon is an unshakable optimist who believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together. Described as “a...

Feb 20, 202032 min

546: Choosing Better Words for Better Leadership with David Marquet

Former nuclear submarine commander David Marquet shares how subtle language changes can make a huge impact. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How language impacts your leadership. 2) How to use dissent in the workplace to your advantage. 3) How we’re mistaking coercion for leadership. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep546 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVID — David Marquet is a student of leadership and organizational design and a former nuclear submarine Commander. He was named o...

Feb 17, 202045 min

545: What High-Performers Do Differently with Alan Stein Jr.

Alan Stein Jr. discusses the fundamental habits and mindsets that separate the best from the rest. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The universal skill every professional needs. 2) The secret to making remarkable change last. 3) A powerful mantra to keep you grounded and present. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep545 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALAN — Alan Stein, Jr. is a keynote speaker and author who spent 15+ years as a performance coach working with famous, high-performing ...

Feb 13, 202041 min
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