How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Ian Bogost shares why everyday moments are the foundation of a gratifying life–at work and beyond. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why small moments matter so much 2) How dematerialization is hurting you–and what to do about it 3) Tiny upgrades that enhance every day Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1166  for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT IAN —  Dr. Ian B...

Researcher Vanessa Van Edwards explains what causes people to like one another and how to make great impressions. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Proven ways for making a fantastic first impression 2) What builds and what kills likability the fastest 3) Good and bad questions to ask during first meetings  Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep480  for clickable versions of the links...

Julia Minson reveals her strategies for making disagreements productive. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The HEAR framework for productive disagreements 2) The key to avoiding a stalemate in an argument 3) Simple phrases that communicate curiosity instead of judgment Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1165  for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JULIA —  Julia M...

Elizabeth Svoboda shares expert tactics for finding the right pace to sustain your energy for the long haul. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The subtle warning signs you’re overpacing 2) How to structure your day for maximum energy 3) How to streamline your day with selective mediocrity  Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1164  for clickable versions of the links below.  — A...

We're celebrating 10 years of Awesome with another great episode from the archives! This time, we're going all the way back to 2018 with Chris Westfall for an unforgettable conversation on communicating like a leader =] — Communications expert and pitch champion Chris Westfall illustrates how leadership is a language of the heart and how to achieve it through a perspective change. — YOU’LL LEARN —...

Ron Friedman reveals the science behind unlocking extraordinary team performance. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The three strengths that separate superteams from average teams 2) Why managing energy and attention matters more than working harder 3) The feedback approach that encourages lasting behavior change Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1163  for clickable versions of the lin...

Eric Zimmer reveals the small steps that build momentum and help create lasting habit transformations. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why most change efforts fail 2) How to talk yourself into choosing the right thing 3) The six ways we self-sabotage—and how to stop them Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1162  for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ERIC —  Eric...

Nidhi Tewari, LCSW reveals the secret skill behind better trust, connection, and collaboration: attunement. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The next evolution of emotional intelligence 2) How to improve collaboration and performance with the CHECK-IN framework 3) How sharing your own experiences can unintentionally shut others down Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1161  for clickabl...

Justin Hale reveals the key to communicating difficult truths while strengthening relationships. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How avoiding conflict erodes trust in teams 2) How to set expectations that leave no room for misunderstanding 3) The mindset shift for calmer conversations Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1160  for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JUS...

Erin McGoff shares the simple word shifts that will supercharge your confidence and improve your image at work. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to get a raise with just a few words 2) How to set boundaries like a pro 3) The one phrase to stop using at work Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1159  for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ERIN —  Erin McGoff is...

Dr. Anthony Klotz discusses how to manage the big and small moments that make us question our next career moves. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How the pandemic fundamentally altered our relationship with work 2) Why doing nothing is often your best solution  3) How to find more satisfaction in a job you’re stuck in  Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1158  for clickable ve...

Tesla’s former President Jon McNeill reveals the five-step framework behind one of the world’s fastest-growing companies — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) What most miss when designing processes 2) How to identify outdated requirements that slow things down 3) Why automation should be your LAST step Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1157  for clickable versions of the links below.&nbsp...

Rebecca Hinds discusses the simple shifts that turn meetings from time-wasters into value-generators. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why most meetings don’t feel like “real work” 2) Why every organization needs a “meeting doomsday” 3) The easy agenda fixes that save so much time Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1156  for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT REBECCA...

Jon Acuff talks about the hidden fears, assumptions, and overwhelm that are keeping you stuck in the procrastination trap. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why discipline and willpower are not enough to solve procrastination 2) How to “make tomorrow easy today” with simple preparation 3) How to go from stuck to unstuck in 4 steps   Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1155  for clic...

Elisia Keown breaks down what it really means to develop your executive presence. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) 
What it really means to have “more executive presence” 2) The sentences hindering your executive presence 3) How to show up more confident for your next meeting   Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1154  for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ELISIA...

Attia Qureshi shares simple techniques to build up your negotiating skills, one step at a time. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to take the fear and tension out of negotiating 2) The simple trick to arrive at more win-win solutions 3) How to feel comfortable making big asks and saying no Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1153  for clickable versions of the links below.  — AB...

Dr. Henry Cloud reveals the five essential components to achieving your desired future. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why the human body is our best model for achieving results 2) The biggest power move of high performers 3) Two questions to go above your natural wiring Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1152  for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT HENRY —  Dr...

Alan Gregerman shares why the right kind of ignorance is the secret to driving innovation. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to challenge assumptions that are keeping you stuck 2) Why not knowing can often lead to better solutions 3) Six ways to unlock ignorance as a superpower Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1151  for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ALAN —&n...

Productivity expert Laura Vanderkam shows you how to take charge of your schedule so that you can make time for what truly matters. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why you feel like you don’t have enough time–and how to change it 2) How setting aside 15 minutes can change your whole workday 3) How to become the ringmaster of your schedule circus Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1150 &nbs...

Journalist Celeste Headlee breaks down the steps towards being a better conversationalist. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The top ways to have better conversations 2) The myths you believe about good listening 3) An eye-opening way to find out your bad habits as a conversationalist Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep221  for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT CELEST...

Justin Humphries reveals his fundamental principles for rapidly growing opportunities and income in an uncertain job market. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to multiply your inbound opportunities 2) The simplest way to expand your professional network 3) The key that keeps people coming back to you Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1149  for clickable versions of the links below....

The late Bob Chapman reveals the foundational leadership principles behind Barry-Wehmiller’s stunning success. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The case for caring as a business strategy 2) The one skill to transform your relationships 3) How to dramatically boost team morale with one simple practice Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1148  for clickable versions of the links below.&nb...

Bestselling rhetorician Jay Heinrichs shows just how powerful and fun this ancient art can be. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How shifting tenses can ease tensions 2) A huge tip from Donald Trump about speaking in 12-second periods 3) The essential steps of making a persuasive argument Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep69  for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOU...

Leidy Klotz shares simple shifts for creating more spaces that improve well-being. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The three core needs that well-designed spaces meet  2) How to feel in control of spaces you can’t control 3) How to harness the “home turf” advantage anywhere Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1147  for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT LEIDY —&n...

Memory champion Nelson Dellis shares simple techniques to upgrade your thinking to genius level. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The core skills behind genius-level thinking 2) How to learn faster and better using one powerful tool 3) Why you shouldn’t write off your intuition Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1146  for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT NELSON —&nb...