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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595: How to Beat Burnout and Restore Resilience with Adam Markel

Adam Markel shares how to create more moments for rest and build your resilience in the face of burnout.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The most valuable skill for any professional   2) The massive costs of burnout culture   3) Quick recovery tactics to boost your resilience   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep595 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ADAM —  Bestselling author, keynote speaker and resilience expert Adam Markel inspires leaders to ...

Aug 10, 2020•31 min

594: Achieving More by Embracing Your Productivity Style with Carson Tate

Carson Tate discusses the four productivity styles—and how to pick the best tools and practices that best suit you.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to pick the right system for your productivity style  2) The top tools for keeping your inbox under control  3) How to work in harmony with opposing productivity styles  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep594 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT CARSON —  Carson is the founder and Managing Partner of...

Aug 06, 2020•28 min

593: Why Hard Work Isn’t Enough: Insights on Developing Your Career with Patty Azzarello

Patty Azzarello shares three simple steps to finding more success and satisfaction in your career.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The top reason most people get stuck in their careers  2) Why results don't speak for themselves  3) How a simple email can forge powerful relationships  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep593 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT PATTY —  Patty Azzarello is an executive, best-selling author, speaker and CEO/Business Advi...

Aug 03, 2020•45 min

592: How to Speak with Effortless Confidence with Caroline Goyder

Caroline Goyder shares exercises to help you feel more comfortable and confident with your voice.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The mindset shift that turns insecurity into confidence  2) An easy way to make your voice more dynamic  3) Quick ways to boost your confidence before a meeting  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep592 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT CAROLINE —  Caroline Goyder’s global reputation as a speaker and voice coach is built...

Jul 30, 2020•41 min

591: How to Prevent Work and Stress From Taking Over Your Life with Bryan Robinson

Bryan Robinson shares the small, but impactful practices that help us strike a healthier work-life balance.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The key difference between loving work and workaholism   2) How to keep your survive brain from overwhelming you   3) Four micro chillers that offset stress and boost your mood   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep591 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT BRYAN —  Bryan E. Robinson, Ph.D. is a professor emeritus ...

Jul 27, 2020•44 min

590: Forming Strong Connections through Authority, Warmth, and Energy with Steve Herz

Steve Hertz discusses why we need to change our relationship with feedback and how to develop the three skills that advance our careers.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why you shouldn’t take yes for an answer  2) The small things that make us more authoritative  3) How to keep conversations energizing and engaging  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep590 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT STEVE —  Steve Herz is President of The Montag Group, a spo...

Jul 23, 2020•37 min

589: How to Ask Better Questions that Lead to Breakthroughs with Stephen Shapiro

Stephen Shapiro offers expert advice for shifting your thinking to uncover innovative solutions.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The biggest red flag in problem-solving 2) How to work with—not around—constraints 3) How an emphasis on solutions hinders us Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep589 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT STEPHEN —  For over 20 years, Stephen Shapiro has presented his provocative strategies on innovation to audiences in 50 countries. During...

Jul 20, 2020•45 min

588: How to Calm Anxiety and Achieve Peak Performance with Dr. Luana Marques

Dr. Luana Marques discusses how to face anxieties and fears head-on using proven strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to stop avoiding and start taming your fears  2) Why anxiety isn’t always bad  3) The TEB cycle for calming your anxious mind  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep588 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT LUANA —  Dr. Marques is a licensed clinical psychologist in the states of Massachusetts...

Jul 16, 2020•28 min

587: Finding the Beauty in Conflict with CrisMarie Campbell

CrisMarie Campbell discusses how to get comfortable with handling disagreements.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to make conflict productive   2) The magic question for when you reach an impasse   3) A handy script for when you need to disagree with your boss   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep587 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT CRISMARIE —  CrisMarie Campbell is a former Olympic and World Championship rower. She has also previously worke...

Jul 13, 2020•40 min

586: Insights on Working from Home’s Largest-Ever Experiment with Nicholas Bloom

Stanford professor Nicholas Bloom shares insights from the largest study on working from home to show how to adjust to the new world of work.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Four key findings from the largest study on working from home  2) What the ideal work from home week looks like  3) Why this isn’t the end of the office  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep586 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT NICHOLAS —  Nicholas (Nick) Bloom is a Professor ...

Jul 09, 2020•39 min

585: How to Boost Your Motivation by Using the Joy Mindset with John O’Leary

Bestselling author John O’Leary discusses how embracing the joy mindset can help you find more purpose and drive at work–and life.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The three questions to jumpstart your day  2) How to spark your motivation with an ignition statement  3) How to use “compound interest” to advance your career  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep585 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JOHN —  In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year...

Jul 06, 2020•40 min

584: How Curiosity Can Help You Reinvent Your Career and Stand Out with Francesca Gino

Harvard professor Francesca Gino discusses why we shouldn’t be afraid to ask questions and nurture our curiosity.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The mindset shift that leads to great innovation  2) Why our fear of judgment is often overblown  3) How to resolve conflict peacefully with curiosity  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep584 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT FRANCESCA —  Francesca Gino is an award-winning researcher who focuses on why p...

Jul 02, 2020•35 min

583: Dispelling the Motivation Myths of Passion and Willpower with Jeff Haden

Jeff Haden discusses what we often get wrong about motivation—and what really works.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The one thing that makes any goal feel motivating   2) The subtle shift in phrasing that makes goals more motivating   3) A surprising way to boost your willpower   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep583 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JEFF —  Jeff Haden is Inc.com's most popular columnist and one of LinkedIn's most widely-follow...

Jun 29, 2020•45 min

582: The Five Behaviors That Make You an Indispensable “Go-to” Person with Bruce Tulgan

Bruce Tulgan discusses how to build real influence and become the go-to person in your workplace.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The mindset that makes you indispensable  2) Why you shouldn’t stick to your speciality  3) How to stop juggling and start finishing tasks  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep582 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT BRUCE —  Bruce Tulgan is the best-selling author of It’s Okay to Be the Boss and the CEO of RainmakerThinki...

Jun 25, 2020•49 min

581: How to Empower Teams in Difficult Times through Coach-like Conversations with Michael Watkins

Michael Watkins shares the new conversations leaders need to have in order to empower and support their teams during difficult times.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The question all leaders must ask during a crisis  2) Why you don’t need to solve problems to be of value  3) The best thing to do when conversations get emotional  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep581 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MICHAEL —  Michael Watkins is the co-founder o...

Jun 22, 2020•43 min

580: How to Stop Overthinking and Become More Decisive with Anne Bogel

Anne Bogel discusses how to stop second-guessing yourself and make decision-making easier.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) What we lose when we overthink  2) Telltale signs you’re overthinking  3) How to stop overthinking in three to eight minutes  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep580 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ANNE —  Anne Bogel is the author of Reading People and I’d Rather Be Reading and creator of the blog Modern Mrs. Darcy and the p...

Jun 18, 2020•34 min

579: How to Grow Your Influence and Lead Without Authority with Keith Ferrazzi

Keith Ferrazzi discusses how to turn colleagues into teammates by changing how we lead and collaborate.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How leaders (unknowingly) alienate their teams   2) How silos came to be—and how we can break them down   3) An exercise for creating authentic connections with your team   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep579 for clickable versions of the links below.   — ABOUT KEITH —  Keith Ferrazzi is the founder and CEO of Ferrazzi Greenlig...

Jun 15, 2020•36 min

578: How to Stay Calm and Productive Amid Uncertainty with David Lebel

Professor David Lebel shares tactics for overcoming the fear of the uncertain and building the courage to speak up.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Simple, but powerful ways to ease your anxiety  2) The surprising cost of leaving things unsaid  3) A handy script for when you need to disagree  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep578 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT DAVID —  David Lebel is an award-winning teacher and researcher, currently serving ...

Jun 11, 2020•40 min

577: How to Manage and Engage Remote Teams with Kevin Eikenberry

Kevin Eikenberry discusses the small, but powerful changes leaders must make when managing remote teams.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The foundation of successful remote teams  2) How to measure your remote team’s productivity  3) Top tips for facilitating better online communication  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep577 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT KEVIN —  Kevin Eikenberry is a world renowned leadership expert, a two-time bestselling ...

Jun 08, 2020•40 min

576: How to Defeat Distraction and Build Greater Mental Resilience through Mindfulness with Rasmus Hougaard

Rasmus Hougaard discusses how to manage your attention by practicing mindfulness.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why we get distracted by the news—and how to curb that impulse  2) The quantifiable benefits of mindfulness  3) The small habits that build great resilience  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep576 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT RASMUS —  Rasmus Hougaard is the Founder and CEO of Potential Project - the global leader in building min...

Jun 04, 2020•33 min

575: How to Coach More Effectively using Reflective Inquiry with Dr. Marcia Reynolds

Master coach Marcia Reynolds talks about the importance of reflective inquiry and why to think twice about giving advice.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Key questions to challenge your thinking   2) Why it’s more important to be present than perfect   3) The value of a coaching buddy   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep575 for clickable versions of the links below.   — ABOUT MARCIA —    Dr. Marcia Reynolds is a world-renowned expert on how to evoke transfor...

Jun 01, 2020•41 min

574: How to Navigate Overwhelming Data and Choices to Make Optimal Decisions with Vikram Mansharamani

Harvard professor Vikram Mansharamani discusses how to break free from blind thinking and make more impactful decisions.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The danger of deferring to experts and technology   2) Two critical steps for smarter decision-making   3) How to better predict the future with “prospective hindsight”   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep574 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT VIKRAM —  Financial Bubbles Before They Burst and his...

May 28, 2020•40 min

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...

May 25, 2020•42 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...

May 21, 2020•35 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 recogni...

May 18, 2020•34 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 glo...

May 14, 2020•48 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. ...

May 11, 2020•48 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 ...

May 07, 2020•46 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 —  Krist...

May 04, 2020•35 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, 2020•14 min

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