How to Be Awesome at Your Job

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 lin...

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/ep7...

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 c...

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, Carolin...

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 —...

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 li...

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.&...

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.&nb...

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   Subs...

Lia Garvin talks about the mental shifts that are crucial to moving forward at work.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Key phrases to avoid at work   2) The questions to ask when you’re stuck   3) How to overcome impostor syndrome   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep752 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT LIA —  Lia Garvin is an operations leader, spe...

Ryan Jenkins tackles the overlooked problem of loneliness in the workplace and shares expert tips for fostering connection and belonging for both yourself and your team.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why you can still feel lonely around other people   2) Just how loneliness is harming our health and productivity   3) The simplest thing you can do now to feel less lonely   Subscrib...

Bill Eckstrom discusses how top coaches inspire and challenge their teams to grow.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The six things effective coaches do differently   2) The wrong and right way to challenge your team to grow   3) Three morning habits to make every day a great day   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep750 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT B...

Behavioral psychologist Thomas Curran reveals the science behind perfectionism and why it’s perfectly OK to be imperfect.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why perfectionism is not correlated with performance   2) The self-limiting beliefs underlying perfectionism   3) The tools to combat perfectionism   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep749 for clickable versions of the links...

Karen Martin shares her top tips for clearly communicating what you mean and getting others to do the same.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to speak your mind without coming off as harsh   2) The one question to ask when someone’s being unclear   3) Fuzzy words you should stop using immediately   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep748 for clickable versions of the links b...

Patrick Kilner reveals why traditional networking methods no longer work—and shares his simple process for expanding influence.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why everyone needs to find six key relationships   2) The simple secret to winning anyone over   3) One question you should never ask—and another you should always ask   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep747 for click...

Zoe Chance shares heartwarming, powerful, and practical advice for building relationships and getting people to say yes to you.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The one thing that motivates people more than money   2) How to exude more warmth and likability   3) The one question that helps you get along with anyone   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep746 for clickable version...

Tessa West addresses the seven common types of jerks at work–and how to deal with them effectively.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to tell if someone is being an intentional jerk at work   2) How to identify your particular type of work jerk   3) How to tell if you’re the jerk at work Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep745 for clickable versions of the links below.  — AB...

Nate Zinsser reveals practices that athletes and military cadets use to overcome pressure and build the confidence to perform anytime and anywhere.   — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why confidence is a skill–not a quality   2) How to make affirmations work for you   3) What to do when you feel unmotivated   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep744 for clickable versions of...

Keith Ferrazzi reveals fresh best practices for working and leading in the post-COVID world of work.   — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The four critical shifts teams need to make   2) Two tiny tweaks that vastly improve team morale   3) Time-saving alternatives to time-wasting meetings   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep743 for clickable versions of the links below.&nbs...

Wendy Wood reveals recent science behind habit formation and how you can use it to reshape your own behavior.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The trick to building habits   2) Why context is so crucial for habits   3) The one question to control your bad habit   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep742 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT WENDY —  Wendy...

Nataly Kogan shares how to become the boss of your own brain and beat the negativity bias.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why struggle is optional   2) The two questions to boost your emotional fitness   3) How to combat your brain’s negativity bias   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep741 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT NATALY —  Nataly Kogan i...

Rick Pastoor shares his tried and tested strategies for beating the calendar overwhelm so you can get back to what matters.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why your calendar isn’t working–and how you can fix it   2) Powerful questions to keep you on track   3) The simple trick to knocking out your biggest tasks   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep740 for clickable versions o...

Brian discusses how influence really boils down to investing in people.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The secret to liking and being liked   2) How to use contrast to be more persuasive   3) How to use LinkedIn to create real-life connections   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep739 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT BRIAN —  Brian Ahearn is the C...

Alise Cortez reveals what sets apart inspirational leaders, and how you can become one yourself.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The three principle sources of meaning   2) How to get yourself out of a job rut   3) What people look for in an inspirational leader   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep738 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ALISE —  Dr....

Ralph Keeney reveals his simple process for making wiser decisions.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The three steps to making better decisions   2) How to gain extreme clarity on your best options   3) How to quickly move past indecision   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep737 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT RALPH —  Ralph L. Keeney has made sig...