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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!

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Episodes

603: Easing the Anxiety of Workplace Conflict with Liz Kislik

Executive coach Liz Kislik discusses do’s and don’ts of conflict management and how to rethink the way you see conflict. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why you don’t need to win every argument 2) The trick to stop conflict before it starts 3) How to make allies in every level Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep603 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LIZ — Liz Kislik is a management consultant, executive coach, and facilitator. For over 30 years, she has helped clients such as American...

Sep 07, 202032 min

602: Finding Greater Enjoyment and Fulfillment through Capacity Building with Robert Glazer

Robert Glazer discusses his simple framework for achieving greater clarity and accelerating your development. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to know if you’re living below your potential 2) How to clearly define your core values and purpose 3) The small wins that lead to tremendous growth Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep602 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ROBERT — Robert Glazer is the founder and CEO of Acceleration Partners, a global partner marketing agency and the recipi...

Sep 03, 202037 min

601: The Four Pillars of High Performing Teams with Mike Robbins

Mike Robbins discusses the four features of peak performing teams. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The one thing that builds a culture of trust 2) The subtle ways we build—and destroy—belonging 3) How to care in order to challenge Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep601 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MIKE — Mike Robbins is the author of five books, including his brand new title, WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER: Creating a Team Culture of High Performance, Trust, and Belonging , which re...

Aug 31, 202043 min

600: Scientific Strategies to Make Learning Stick with Sanjay Sarma and Luke Yoquinto

Sanjay Sarma and Luke Yoquinto share practical insights on how to optimize your learning. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Three simple tactics that drastically improve how we learn 2) Why you want the learning process to be difficult 3) How to get into the optimal mental state for learning Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep600 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SANJAY & LUKE — Sanjay Sarma is the head of Open Learning at MIT. A professor of mechanical engineering by training, he ...

Aug 27, 202040 min

599: How to Break the Habit of Anxiety using Curiosity with Dr. Jud Brewer

Dr. Jud Brewer discusses how anxiety leads us to form bad habits—and what we can do to make a change. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How anxiety takes over—and what we can do about it 2) Three steps to go from anxious to curious 3) How to put an end to bad habit loops for good Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep599 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DR. JUD — Jud Brewer, MD PhD is a thought leader in the field of habit change and the science of self-mastery. He is the “executive medi...

Aug 24, 202032 min

598: How to Remember Names, Faces, and Facts like a Memory Champion with Chester Santos

U.S. Memory Champion Chester Santos shares his expert tricks and techniques for improving your memory. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why good memory still matters in the digital age 2) The three principles to remembering anything 3) How to remember anyone’s name in four steps Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep598 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHESTER — U.S. Memory Champion, Chester Santos - "The International Man of Memory" is the world's leading memory skills expert and found...

Aug 20, 202050 min

597: How to Turn No Into Yes: Powerful Negotiation Questions with Alex Carter

Columbia law professor Alex Carter shares why it pays to ask for more, both at work and in life. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The 4 questions that will help you negotiate better 2) How to boost your confidence going into a negotiation 3) How to increase your chances of getting a yes from your boss Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep597 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ALEX — Alex Carter is Director of the Mediation Clinic at Columbia Law School, where she is also an award-winning...

Aug 17, 202047 min

596: The Six Skills of Proactive Professionals with Chrissy Scivicque

Chrissy Scivicque discusses the crucial set of skills that keep you ahead in your career. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to become 5000% more effective at your job 2) How to keep the unexpected from blindsiding you 3) The one question that leads to astounding career growth Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep596 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHRISSY — Chrissy Scivicque believes that work can be a nourishing, enriching life experience—and she loves helping professionals discov...

Aug 13, 202048 min

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 tap the power of resilience to meet the chall...

Aug 10, 202031 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 Working Simply. She is the author of Work...

Aug 06, 202028 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 Advisor. She has more than 25+ years of experi...

Aug 03, 202045 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 on her warm, engaging, relaxed and highly...

Jul 30, 202041 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 at the University of North Carolina at Charlo...

Jul 27, 202044 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 sports and entertainment talent and marketing...

Jul 23, 202037 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 his 15-year tenure with...

Jul 20, 202045 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 and New York and an expert in Cognitive B...

Jul 16, 202028 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 worked at Boeing as an engineer and helped initiat...

Jul 13, 202040 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 of Economics at Stanford University, and a...

Jul 09, 202039 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-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, ...

Jul 06, 202040 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 people make the decisions they do at work, ...

Jul 02, 202035 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-followed Influencers. His work has also appeared on...

Jun 29, 202045 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 RainmakerThinking, the management research, consulting an...

Jun 25, 202049 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 of Genesis Advisers, a global leadership de...

Jun 22, 202043 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 podcasts What Should I Read Next? and One G...

Jun 18, 202034 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 Greenlight, a management consulting and team coaching ...

Jun 15, 202036 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 as Assistant Professor of Business Adminis...

Jun 11, 202040 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 author, speaker, consultant, trainer, coac...

Jun 08, 202040 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 mindful leaders and organizations by enhancin...

Jun 04, 202033 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 transformation through conversations. She is the Training Dir...

Jun 01, 202041 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 latest, THINK FOR YOURSELF: Restoring Common...

May 28, 202040 min
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