How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Marina Nitze reveals what makes bureaucracies tick and how you can work your way through them.   — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why bureaucracies can actually be great   2) Six favorite bureaucracy hacks   3) What not to do when trying to challenge a bureaucracy   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep810 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MARINA —&nbs...

Paul Magnone reveals how to make smarter decisions by tapping into both data and intuition.   — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why you shouldn’t disregard intuition   2) Why we make terrible decisions—and how to stop   3) Powerful questions that surface brilliant insights   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep809 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT PAUL...

Oscar Trimboli explores the science behind listening–and how you can become great at it.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The difference between a good listener and a great one   2) How to get into the great listening mindset   3) The one question that will cut your meetings in half   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep808 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABO...

Heather Hansen shares powerful advice on how to build the confidence to believe in yourself and get others to believe in you.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The simple mindset shift that builds your confidence   2) Why you’re already more qualified than you think   3) The master key to winning over more advocates   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep807 for clickable version...

Dominique Henderson outlines some stumbling blocks hindering success and how to overcome them.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The framework for managing any problem   2) How to make big changes easier and achievable   3) Key words you need to erase from your vocabulary   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep806 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT DOMINIQUE...

Kelli Thompson shares strategies for overcoming impostor syndrome and asking for what you need.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) When self-doubt can be helpful   2) The exercises to boost your confidence   3) What not do when advocating for yourself   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep805 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT KELLI —   Kelli Thompson i...

Zeinab Kahera shares the best job search practices learned from her decade of experience in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring in multiple industries.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) A behind-the-scenes look into what recruiters want to see   2) Powerful questions to identify your unique expertise   3) The most important thing to communicate in your resume   Subscribe or visit Awe...

Carmine Gallo uncovers the communication secrets of masters like Jeff Bezos that help you write more clearly and concisely.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The basic grammar lesson that makes all the difference   2) The easiest way to simplify complexity   3) How a single sentence makes your data more impactful   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep803 for clickable versions o...

Brandi Nicole Johnson shares simple and practical tips for streamlining your job search.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to get really clear on what you want    2) The best salary database I’ve ever seen   3) The tiny mistake that can ruin your entire resume   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep802 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT BRANDI —&nbs...

Nathan Furr discusses how to reframe your relationship with uncertainty to open up to new possibilities.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to turn the fear of the unknown into an excitement for possibilities   2) The six types of risk and how to manage them   3) How to deal with the frustrations of failure   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep801 for clickable versions of t...

Dr. Heidi Grant reveals the secrets to asking for and getting the help you need.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why asking for help is beneficial for everyone involved   2) The do’s and don'ts of asking for help   3) The telltale sign that you need to ask for help   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep800 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT HEIDI — ...

Gorick Ng lays out the unspoken rules and expectations of managers that explain why top performers get ahead.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The three questions everyone is asking about you   2) The A+ way to ask for help   3) The mentality that keeps professionals from progressing   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep799 for clickable versions of the links below.  — AB...

Kwame Christian lays out his three-step framework for masterfully handling difficult conversations around race and other sensitive issues at work.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why we struggle when discussing race   2) How discussing race enriches workplaces   3) A powerful three-step framework for any difficult conversation   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep798 for clic...

Amanda Crowell shares practical wisdom on how to make time and space for the work that matters most to you.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to get clarity on the work that fulfills you most   2) How to say no to the commitments eating up your time   3) How to stop procrastination from sabotaging your goals   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep797 for clickable versions of...

Grace Lordan offers actionable solutions and tips to help bring you closer to your goals, one step at a time.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to free yourself from the fear of making mistakes   2) How to break free from impostor syndrome   3) How to stop stress from hijacking your day   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep796 for clickable versions of the links below.&nbsp...

Zena Everett reveals the time-wasters to drop in order to make time for what matters.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The top things slowing us down at work   2) The questions to ask for effective prioritization   3) How to say no nicely   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep795 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ZENA —  Leadership Coach and Speaker...

Sterling Hawkins shows you how to turn discomfort into fuel for transformative change.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why we need to hunt discomfort    2) Why you need your own “street gang”    3) What to do when you feel like quitting   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep794 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT STERLING —  Sterling Hawkins...

Aliza Knox breaks down the six critical shifts that help turn around an unpleasant work situation.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to stay enthusiastic in the face of work hardships   2) What to do when you feel stagnant   3) How to engineer serendipity for your career   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep793 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ALIZA...

Scott Tillema shares powerful wisdom on handling emotional and tense conversations with ease and finesse.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Two powerful skills to help you connect with anyone   2) A handy strategy to get people to listen in closely   3) What people want to hear during emotional conversations   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep792 for clickable versions of the...

Ron Carucci reveals the four keys to cultivating a culture of trust and honesty in your teams and organizations.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why people don’t trust you even if you think you’re trustworthy   2) Two fundamental questions to up your leadership 3) A powerful exercise to build your honesty muscle Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep791 for clickable versions of the links...

Arika Pierce reveals the simple steps to improving your visibility and value in the workplace.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The critical assumption that keeps professionals from advancing   2) How to properly negotiate for a raise or promotion   3) Three rules for more visibility when working remotely   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep790 for clickable versions of the l...

Alan Stein Jr. lays out the fundamental shifts that help sustain your game and build resilience in the face of stress, stagnation, and burnout.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to stop stress from overwhelming and controlling you   2) How to stay calm and in control in the face of stress   3) How to identify and remedy stagnation   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep789 fo...

Roger Martin reveals how to identify the unconscious mental models holding you back from more superior management effectiveness.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why people will resist correcting outdated models   2) Powerful questions to dismantle outdated models   3) The simple word shift that makes you more strategic   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep788 for clickable ve...

Dr. Haley Perlus shares everyday tactics to help you achieve consistent peak performance.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How just three words can transform your day   2) How to increase your attention span   3) The simple secret to feeling more energized   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep787 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT HALEY —  Dr. Haley...

Eric Barker shares science-based wisdom on how to make your relationships flourish.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The two critical elements of trust-building   2) The secret to dealing with difficult people   3) How to navigate difficult conversations   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep786 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ERIC —  Eric Barker i...