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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978: Crafting Your Personal Resilience Plan for Beating Burnout with with Marie-Hélène Pelletier

Marie-Hélène Pelletier argues that resilience isn’t a trait and provides a customizable path to develop yours.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why no one should assume they’re resilient 2) How to design your Resilience Plan   3) The tiny actions that build big resilience   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep978 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MARIE-HÉLÈNE —  Throughout her career in business management and psychology, Dr. Pelletier has spearheaded t...

Jul 15, 2024•39 min

977: What Makes Leaders Bad—and What You Can Do About It–with Dr. Barbara Kellerman

Dr. Barbara Kellerman explores the roots of bad leadership and offers strategic tips for challenging it.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Where leadership training falls short   2) The two core components of “bad” leadership   3) Four tips for standing up to bad leaders   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep977 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT BARBARA —  Barbara Kellerman was Founding Executive Director of the Center for Public Leadership at the H...

Jul 11, 2024•37 min

976: How (and When) to Freely Speak Your Mind with Elaine Lin Hering

Elaine Lin Hering discusses why to stop censoring yourself at work—and how to strategically do that.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The massive costs of keeping quiet   2) The fundamental question that helps you speak up wisely   3) The subtle ways we silence others—and how to stop   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep976 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ELAINE —  Elaine Lin Hering works with organizations and individuals to build skills in com...

Jul 08, 2024•41 min

975: Elevating Leadership through Radical Humility with Urs Koenig

Urs Koenig reveals how to level up your leadership through the five shifts of radical humility.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why leaders win more when they’re humble   2) Two tricks to getting better quality feedback   3) How to make any tough conversation less intimidating   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep975 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT URS —  Urs is a former United Nations military peacekeeper and NATO military peacekeeping command...

Jul 01, 2024•27 min

974: The Eight Inner Skills to Career Happiness with Stella Grizont

Stella Grizont shares the simple things everyone can do to feel happier and more fulfilled every day.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The master key for overcoming toxic situations   2) The key response that builds quality relationships   3) How to set healthy boundaries without feeling guilty   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep974 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT STELLA —  Time Magazine named Stella a leading happiness expert. As a speaker an...

Jun 27, 2024•39 min

973: Mastering the New Rules of Persuasion with Leslie Zane

Leslie Zane reveals why traditional persuasion tactics often fall short—and offers a new alternative that’s more effective.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why most attempts at persuasion fall short    2) How to bypass resistance with triggers   3) The unexpected people who will drive your success   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep973 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT LESLIE —  Leslie Zane is an award-winning marketer, TEDx speaker and th...

Jun 24, 2024•45 min

972: Amy Edmondson on How to Fail Well

Amy Edmondson shares how to minimize unproductive failures and maximize intelligent ones.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) What separates good failure from bad failure   2) The surprisingly simple tool that prevents many failures   3) How to stay motivated in the face of failure   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep972 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT AMY —  Amy C. Edmondson is the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Bu...

Jun 20, 2024•33 min

971: Mastering The Three Keys to Getting Noticed with Jay Baer

Jay Baer discusses how professionals can use the principles of excellent customer experience to stand out above the rest.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why it pays to reply super fast   2) The best way to recover from a mistake   3) Why competency won’t get you noticed—and what does   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep971 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JAY —  Jay Baer is a 7th-generation entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author of s...

Jun 17, 2024•44 min

970: The Top 12 Presentation Mistakes to Avoid with Terri Sjodin

Terri Sjodin discusses how to avoid the common pitfalls that diminish your persuasiveness.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) What your audience really wants to know   2) Three reasons why your presentation is boring—and how to fix it   3) The key mistake people won’t tell you you’re making   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep970 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT TERRI —  Terri L. Sjodin is an international leading expert on persuasive presentation...

Jun 13, 2024•34 min

969: How to Make Better Decisions by Wisely Evaluating Claims with Alex Edmans

Alex Edmans shows you how to think smarter, sharper, and more critically so you can make better decisions.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How our biases are holding us back   2) The ladder of misinference that mucks up our thinking   3) Why we end up mistaking statements for facts   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep969 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ALEX —  Alex Edmans is Professor of Finance at London Business School. Alex has a PhD from M...

Jun 10, 2024•49 min

968: How to Experience More Purpose and Passion Each Day with John R. Miles

John R. Miles shares powerful insight into what it takes to live an intentional and purposeful life.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to feel impervious in the face of adversity and failure   2) How anxiety makes you 400% more effective   3) How to visualize effectively   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep968 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JOHN —  John R. Miles is a worldwide expert on intentional behavior change, leadership, and personal ...

Jun 06, 2024•42 min

967: How to Overcome the Fixed Mindset and Create Cultures of Growth with Dr. Mary C. Murphy

Dr. Mary C. Murphy explains the downsides to the culture of genius—and shares an alternative path for transforming individuals, teams, and organizations.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The biggest misconceptions about the growth mindset   2) The optimal number of mistakes to make   3) How to deal with the four situations that trigger a fixed mindset   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep967 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MARY —  Mary C. Murphy...

Jun 03, 2024•43 min

966: Guy Kawasaki on How to Increase Your Impact and Become Remarkable

Guy Kawasaki discusses the key to making your life and career remarkable.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The three keys to becoming remarkable   2) How to effectively sell your dreams   3) Why there’s no such thing as “perfect” timing   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep966 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT GUY —  Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist of Canva and host of the Remarkable People podcast. He was the chief evangelist of Apple, trust...

May 30, 2024•32 min

965: Why Your Boss Isn’t Advocating for You…and What to Do About it with Dr. Nicholas Pearce

Dr. Nicholas Pearce reveals the hidden reason why many high-performers don’t advance—and provides candid solutions. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The harsh truth behind why many don’t advance   2) Why even a great mentor is no substitute for a sponsor   3) How to find support if you aren’t being supported   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep965 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT NICHOLAS —  Dr. Nicholas Pearce is a Chicago native and vocational multi...

May 27, 2024•33 min

964: How to Accelerate Your Career through Mentorship with Janice Omadeke

Janice Omadeke shares her tips for building the career-shaping mentor relationships that can dramatically speed up your career progression.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Just how big a difference mentorship makes in your career   2) The trick to finding the best mentors   3) How to build a transformational mentor-mentee relationship   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep964 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JANICE —  Janice Omadeke is a pioneeri...

May 23, 2024•50 min

963: How “Bad” English can Enhance Communication and Relationships with Dr. Valerie Fridland

Dr. Valerie Fridland shares surprising insight into why filler words and other vilified elements of speaking aren’t all that bad in the workplace.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The surprising value of saying “Uh” and “Um”   2) How to switch up your language to build better relationships   3) The one word that makes you sound more convincing   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep963 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT VALERIE —  Dr. Valerie Fridlan...

May 20, 2024•41 min

962: Marshall Goldsmith Giving Away All His Knowledge through AI

Marshall Goldsmith unveils his latest (free!) innovation in the field of artificial intelligence: MarshallGoldsmith.Ai.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why Marshall put all of his leadership knowledge inside a bot   2) Where AI excels and where it falls short   3) Crucial considerations before using–and making–AI bots   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep962 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MARSHALL —  Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is the only two time...

May 16, 2024•29 min

961: How to Get Better at Anything Faster with Scott H. Young

Scott H. Young shows how to get better at getting better.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The promise and pitfalls of copying the pros   2) The See-Do-Feedback model of learning   3) How to build the perfect environment for learning   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep961 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT SCOTT —  Scott H. Young is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Ultralearning , a podcast host, computer programmer, and an avid read...

May 13, 2024•42 min

960: Surfacing Hidden Wisdom for Huge Breakthroughs: A Masterclass in Asking with Jeff Wetzler

Jeff Wetzler shows you how to uncover startling wisdom from the people around you through better asking.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The mysteries of the unspoken–and how to tackle them 2) The five-step ask approach   3) The trick to posing quality questions   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep960 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JEFF —  Jeff Wetzler is co-CEO of Transcend, a nationally recognized innovation organization, and an expert in learni...

May 09, 2024•38 min

959: Daniel Goleman on How to Master Your Attention, Stop Negativity, and Work Optimally

Famed emotional intelligence researcher Daniel Goleman shares tools for more productive and fulfilling work days.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The five-minute technique for mastering your attention   2) The technique Special Forces use to stay cool and calm   3) How to quiet the negative voice inside your head   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep959 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT DANIEL —  Psychologist and author of Emotional Intelligence,...

May 06, 2024•32 min

958: The Five Essential Behaviors of Great Collaboration with Tricia Cerrone and Edward van Luinen

Edward van Luinen and Tricia Cerrone slice through the clutter to identify the fundamental keys to effective collaboration.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) What most people get wrong about collaboration   2) How to overcome the barriers to authentic collaboration   3) How to zero in on an inspiring  “noble purpose” that drives motivation and engagement   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep958 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT TRICIA & EDWARD ...

May 02, 2024•33 min

957: How to Push Past Discomfort and Expand Your Comfort Zone with Dr. Marc Schoen

Dr. Marc Schoen discusses the critical role discomfort plays in our lives—and offers powerful techniques for getting better at managing it.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why we need more—not less—discomfort   2) Everyday techniques to build your discomfort tolerance   3) The 45-second trick that helps you handle stress better   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep957 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MARC —  Dr. Marc Schoen is an Assistant Clini...

Apr 29, 2024•44 min

956: How to Delegate Anything with Dave Kerpen

Dave Kerpen shows how to get over delegation hangups to tackle your top life priorities and prevent burnout.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to get over yourself and finally begin delegating   2) How to become a master delegator in 5 steps   3) A simple rule to prevent embarrassment when delegating and automating   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep956 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT DAVE —  Dave Kerpen is a serial entrepreneur, New York T...

Apr 25, 2024•39 min

955: Mastering Emotion and Conversation Like a Top Hostage Negotiator with Scott Walker

Former hostage negotiator Scott Walker shares powerful principles for masterful dialogue when the stakes are high.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The number one skill of master negotiators   2) Two tricks to help prepare you for any conversation   3) How MORE PIES help build rapport   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep955 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT SCOTT —  Scott Walker is one of the world's most experienced kidnap-for-ransom negotiators...

Apr 22, 2024•43 min

954: Rewriting Your Source Code: How to Identify and Cure the 12 Patterns Holding You Back with Dr. Sam Rader

Dr. Sam Rader discusses a fresh approach to identify and cure the unconscious patterns that keep us from living fully.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The surprising origins of many work dysfunctions   2) The 12 coping styles and their antidotes   3) How to build your patience for annoying co-workers   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep954 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT SAM —  Dr. Sam Rader is a former psychologist who took what she learned a...

Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 42 min

953: How to Transform Tension into Progress amid Tough Conversations with Todd Davis

Todd Davis shows how to fix strained relationships and shift conversations from difficult to productive.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to reduce the discomfort in difficult conversations   2) The three steps to turn tension into progress   3) How to recover from worst-case scenarios   Subscribe or visit A wesomeAtYourJob.com/ep953 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT TODD —  Todd Davis is a senior consultant and thought leader at FranklinCovey, and h...

Apr 15, 2024•45 min

952: How Wonder Eliminates Stress and Improves Wellbeing with Monica Parker

Monica Parker discusses the surprising benefits of wonder—and shares easy ways to experience more of it in your life.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How wonder helps us at work   2) Easy ways to experience more wonder   3) How society discourages wonder—and how to overcome that   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep952 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MONICA —  A world-renowned speaker, writer, and authority on the future of work, Monica Parker ...

Apr 11, 2024•25 min

951: The Three Sentences that Improve (almost) Every Conversation with Chris Fenning

Chris Fenning shares how to master the first minute of conversation for clearer, more concise, and more persuasive communication.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to capture your audience’s attention in 15 seconds 2) Why meetings feel like a waste—and how to fix that   3) The one question that’s ruining your reputation   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep951 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT CHRIS —  Chris Fenning makes it easier for us to communi...

Apr 08, 2024•42 min

950: Cal Newport: Slowing Down to Boost Productivity and Ease Stress

Cal Newport shows how to achieve more by doing less.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why we’re measuring productivity all wrong   2) The surprising math showing how doing less means achieving more   3) The trick to eliminating tasks that don’t serve you   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep950 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT CAL —  Cal Newport is a professor of computer science at Georgetown University and a founding member of the Center for Di...

Apr 04, 2024•49 min

949: How to End Miscommunications, Unclarity, and Endlessly Repeating the Same Conversation with Marsha Acker

Marsha Acker reveals how to break free from the cycle of miscommunication and misunderstandings.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The root of misunderstandings and miscommunications   2) The four actions of every conversation   3) The more effective way to disagree with someone   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep949 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MARSHA —  Marsha Acker, CPCC, PCC, CPF, is the host of the Defining Moments of Leadership podcast...

Apr 01, 2024•41 min

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