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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!

Episodes

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, and is recognized as one of the top 4% of co...

Jul 07, 202244 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, 202218 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 internationally bestselling author David McRane...

Jun 30, 202246 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 management consultancy Antennae. A business advisor...

Jun 27, 202229 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 the Albert Ray Lang Professor of Psychology a...

Jun 23, 202230 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, CFI is a certified forensic interviewer and th...

Jun 20, 202247 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 and advocate for their needs. She’s the autho...

Jun 16, 202237 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 Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole and Quiet...

Jun 13, 202243 min

774: How to Make Yourself Promotable with Amii Barnard-Bahn

Amii Barnard-Bahn shows you how to assess your unique strengths and opportunities to advance your career with her Promotability Index. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The five elements of the promotability index 2) The 4 steps to developing strategic thinking 3) The one question to get the feedback that you need Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep774 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT AMII — Amii is a former Fortune Global 50 executive and a current C-Suite consultant to global compan...

Jun 09, 202247 min

773: How to Amplify Your Message Through Powerful Framing and Storytelling with Rene Rodriguez

Rene Rodriguez reveals a powerful three-step formula for amplifying your influence and getting your message heard. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The surprising reason why your audience isn’t listening 2) The most powerful communication skill in your arsenal 3) How to craft a narrative and message that sticks Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep773 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RENE — For over two decades, René has been researching and applying behavioral neuroscience as a dynami...

Jun 06, 202247 min

772: How to Build Resilience to Thrive in Uncertainty with Gemma Leigh Roberts

Gemma Leigh Roberts shares recent science behind resilience and how to bounce back from whatever the world throws at you. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why you shouldn’t confuse grit with resilience 2) The challenges worth seeking out to build your resilience 3) How to build resilience into daily routines Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep772 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT GEMMA — Gemma Roberts is a chartered psychologist who has spent most of her working life teaching, writing...

Jun 02, 202244 min

771: How to Own Your Career and Build Your Dream Job with Ann Hiatt

Ann Hiatt shares valuable lessons learned on career development from her 15 years working alongside Silicon Valley’s top CEOs. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The top three things you can do to develop your career 2) How to deal with the pressures of big-impact opportunities 3) How to carve out your path to promotion when there is none Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep771 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANN — Ann Hiatt is a best selling author, executive consultant, speaker, and ...

May 30, 202244 min

770: How to Become the Manager that Your Team Wants with Russ Laraway

Russ Laraway reveals how being a great manager is simpler than you think. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The key to sharing feedback that actually works 2) How to get your manager to manage well 3) Why you need to “prioritize prioritization” and how to do it Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep770 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RUSS — Russ has had a diverse 28 year operational management career. He was a Company Commander in the Marine Corps before starting his first company, Path...

May 26, 202248 min

769: How to Command the Room, Connect with Your Audience, and Close the Deal with Laura Sicola

Laura Sicola breaks down the communication tools and techniques for building a strong presence and delivering maximum impact. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How you’re introducing yourself wrong—and how to do it better 2) The magic words to capture your audience’s attention 3) What it really takes to persuade your audience Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep769 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LAURA — Dr. Laura Sicola is a leadership communication and influence expert, speaker, pod...

May 19, 202256 min

768: How to Embrace Generational Differences and Resolve Conflict with Chris De Santis

Chris De Santis shares helpful insights about each generation and how to work more effectively across ages. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to turn generational friction into an opportunity 2) How to give feedback that works for every generation 3) How to motivate people from every generation Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep768 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CHRIS — Chris De Santis is a speaker, author, consultant, and most recently podcaster specializing in Management and ...

May 16, 202232 min

767: How to Build Tremendous Mental Strength with Amy Morin

Amy Morin delineates the bad mental habits that are holding us back from achieving our full potential. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three elements of mental strength 2) The 13 things mentally strong people don’t do 3) How to more effectively tolerate discomfort and distress in our day-to-day Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep767 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT AMY — Amy Morin is editor-in-chief at Verywell Mind, a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and psycho...

May 12, 202247 min

766: Marshall Goldsmith on Simple Shifts for a More Fulfilling Career and Life

Marshall Goldsmith unpacks the pervasive myths about happiness and provides an alternative path for finding fulfillment every day. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three ingredients of a fulfilling life 2) Six powerful questions for increasing your happiness every day 3) The powerful mindset that stops people-pleasing Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep766 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARSHALL — Marshall Goldsmith has been recognized for years as the world’s leading executive...

May 09, 202253 min

765: The Simple Actions behind Great Teams and Cultures with Daniel Coyle

Daniel Coyle shares many simple–yet highly effective–actions any team can take to foster a cohesive, positive culture. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Four simple actions that establish deep connection 2) The top thing that builds trust 3) How to craft a mantra that truly resonates Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep765 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DANIEL — Daniel Coyle is the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Cod e, which was named Best Business Book of the Year ...

May 05, 202243 min

764: Enhancing Your Communications by Mastering Your Own Style with Maryanne O’Brien

Maryanne O’Brien unpacks how understanding communication styles improves your ability to be heard. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The keys to better conversations 2) The four communication styles–and how to master yours 3) How to bridge the gap between your style and others’ Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep764 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARYANNE — Maryanne has spent her career helping leaders and teams learn how to consciously communicate, cultivate empathy, and deepen tru...

May 02, 202233 min

763: Stephen M. R. Covey Reveals How Great Leaders Inspire Teams

Stephen M. R. Covey shares why command-and-control leadership is ineffective (yet widespread) and how to get superior results as a trust-and-inspire leader. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The two traits needed to build trust 2) Why so many leaders today fail to inspire their teams 3) The one belief that separates great leaders from the rest Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep763 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT STEPHEN — Stephen M.R. Covey is cofounder and CEO of CoveyLink and of t...

Apr 28, 202257 min

762: Reclaiming Your Day to Achieve More while Working Less with Donna McGeorge

Donna McGeorge shares how you can take back your time and maximize your productivity—all while doing less. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why less is often more for productivity 2) The one meeting you should always schedule 3) How to feel more energized throughout the day Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep762 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DONNA — Donna is a passionate productivity coach with modern time management strategies designed to enhance the amount of time we spend in ou...

Apr 25, 202232 min

761: How to Shape Great Work Relationships Through Honor and Ritual with Erica Keswin

Erica Keswin reveals how you can shape your workplace to be both good for people and great for business. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The do’s and don’ts of honoring relationships 2) Three components of rituals that bring teams together 3) How you can make connections, even when working remotely Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep761 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ERICA — Erica Keswin is a bestselling author, internationally sought-after speaker, and workplace strategist. She h...

Apr 21, 202239 min

760: Taking the Fear out of Feedback with Joe Hirsch

Joe Hirsch reveals why we all struggle with feedback and shares how we can get better at giving and receiving it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The small shift that improves our relationship with feedback 2) Why to ditch the feedback sandwich and embrace the W.R.A.P. 3) What to do when you’re not getting the feedback you need Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep760 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOE — Dr. Joe Hirsch helps leaders apply behavioral science to improve the way they l...

Apr 18, 202256 min

759: How to Make the Most of LinkedIn and Get Hired with Jeremy Schifeling

Jeremy Schifeling walks you through the ins and outs of LinkedIn and how you can make it work for you and your career. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The top thing on your profile that you need to focus on 2) How to get a ton of LinkedIn connections fast 3) The simple thing that boosts your odds of getting hired by 10x Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep759 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JEREMY — Jeremy Schifeling has devoted his career to helping students succeed in theirs. From...

Apr 14, 202243 min

758: How to Thrive and Succeed Through Authentic Grit with Caroline Miller

Caroline Miller talks about why gritty people achieve more success–and how you can be one too. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why grit is essential to success 2) How humility cultivates grit 3) Why everyone needs a mastermind group Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep758 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CAROLINE — For three decades, Caroline has been a pioneer with her groundbreaking work in the areas of goal setting, grit, happiness and success. She is recognized as one of the worl...

Apr 11, 202242 min

757: How to Find the Career You Truly Love with Marcus Buckingham

Marcus Buckingham reveals strategies for identifying the work that fills you up. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The secret to finding your “love” at work 2) How you can be “irreplicable” at work 3) Why you should see your job as a scavenger hunt, instead of a ladder Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep757 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARCUS — Marcus Buckingham is a global researcher and New York Times bestselling author focused on unlocking strengths, increasing performance, and...

Apr 07, 202247 min

756: Perfectionism: Solutions for all Five Types with Stephen Guise

Stephen Guise shares how imperfectionism can lead us to leading happier, healthier, and more productive lives. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The two-letter shift that stops rumination 2) Two tricks to stop caring about what other people think 3) How to move past the doubt of starting something new Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep756 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT STEPHEN — Stephen Guise is an international bestselling author, blogger, and entrepreneur. His books are read in 2...

Apr 04, 202235 min

755: How to Market Yourself to Maximize Career Opportunities with Diana Chan

Diana Chan outlines best practices for improving your career prospects by marketing yourself well. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The biggest networking mistakes professionals make 2) The real first step to any successful job hunt 3) The right way to answer, “Tell me more about yourself” Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep755 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DIANA — Diana YK Chan is a former Recruiter turned Executive Career Coach, Speaker and Trainer at My Marketability. Her missi...

Mar 31, 202242 min

754: How to Get More by Negotiating So Everyone Wins with Barry Nalebuff

Barry Nalebuff introduces a radical new way to negotiate so everyone gets their fair share of the pie. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Three questions to make any negotiation easier 2) The two key words to avoid and embrace 3) The popular negotiation tactic that can actually break trust Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep754 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BARRY — Barry Nalebuff is the Milton Steinbach Professor at Yale School of Management where he has taught for over thirty years...

Mar 28, 202242 min

753: How to Stop Avoiding and Start Resolving Conflict with Ralph Kilmann

Ralph Kilmann, co-creator of the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument, reveals the surprising source of all conflict—and shares his best practices for expertly resolving them. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The surprising root of almost all conflict 2) Why collaboration isn’t your best and only option 3) Two strategies to overcome the stress and discomfort of conflict Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep753 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RALPH — Ralph H. Kilmann, Ph.D., is CEO ...

Mar 24, 202247 min
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