How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Anne Grady shares expert tips for developing your capacity to adapt, change, and grow during times of uncertainty. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why to seek out the (second) greatest threat to your brain 2) How to optimize your three most precious resources  3) The trick to stop dwelling on your anger Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1145  for clickable versions of the links...

Joshua Bandoch reveals how to persuade better in accordance with our natural human wiring. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The major misconceptions hurting your persuasiveness 2) The six moral tastes to appeal to for more persuasiveness 3) How to get your stories to really resonate with people Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1144  for clickable versions of the links below.  —...

Aneesh Raman guides you on how to use AI and turn it into a competitive advantage.   — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why you shouldn’t see AI as competition 2) How to make the most out of AI in your workflow 3) What AI can’t replicate–and how you can double down on it   Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1143  for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ANEESH —...

Amy Leneker discusses how to spot and stop stress for more joyful days at work.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The top five barriers to joy at work 2) The three-step un-stressing method 3) The simple practice that leads to more joy  Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1142  for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT AMY —  Amy Leneker is an optimistic, jo...

Guy Winch shares the simple strategies for taking back control of your mind, energy, and attention from work. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to stop rumination loops 2) The trick to dealing with difficult situations beyond your control 3) The overlooked key to build into your weekly schedule Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1141  for clickable versions of the links below. ...

Chris Duffy discusses how to find the humor in anything—and why that’s important in the workplace. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why to take humor seriously at work 2) The simple habit that makes you more magnetic 3) How to find humor in the most unlikely places Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1140  for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT CHRIS —  Chris Duff...

Ashley Herd illuminates under-taught manager skills required of leaders. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How build trust with your employees from day one 2) Simple ways to make meetings more effective 3) The key question that helps accelerate your career Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1139  for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ASHLEY —  Ashley Herd is the...

Nilofer Merchant debunks some of the pervasive beliefs and practices that keep us from succeeding at work. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Striking examples of how hidden norms limit us 2) Why you owe it to yourself to play office politics 3) The mindset that creates more win-win solutions Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1138  for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOU...

Mark Divine reveals his strategies for forging mental clarity, focus, and resilience at an elite level. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to fix your broken attention span 2) A simple 20-second breathing protocol for resetting your nervous system 3) How to fuel extreme motivation Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1137  for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MARK —...

Nir Eyal provides research-proven strategies for tackling the biggest restraint in our lives: our beliefs. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Striking examples of the power of our beliefs 2) How to make the most of placebos 3) Three tools for challenging your limiting beliefs Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1136  for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT NIR —  Nir...

Pat Lencioni discusses how to tap into your genius to make work more fulfilling and energizing. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to stop feeling ashamed of your weaknesses 2) The six types of working genius 3) The real reason why so many professionals are burning out Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1135  for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT PAT —  Pat is...

Daniel Coyle shares how to infuse ordinary work moments with greater meaning, joy, and fulfillment. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why shared improvement beats self-improvement 2) The three minute visualization that liberates tremendous clarity 3) Why vulnerability comes before trust–not after Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1134  for clickable versions of the links below.  —...

Thi Nguyen draws on the philosophy of games to explain how scores and metrics impact our lives—and what we can do to use them more meaningfully.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How metrics can coopt our values and behavior 2) The hidden costs of the desire to quantify everything 3) Why the wrong people often seem to get ahead Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1133  for clickabl...

Brad Stulberg shares foundational principles for making the process of self-development more fun and fulfilling. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) What true excellence looks and feels like 2) Why to stop chasing happiness—and what to focus on instead 3) The best tool for building focus and concentration Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1132  for clickable versions of the links below.&...

Kelli Thompson shows you how to break free from intimidation, hierarchy, and self-doubt. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why over-admiring your coworkers could be undermining your progress 2) The key to sustainable confidence 3) How to identify and trust your “genius zone” Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1131  for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT KELLI —  K...

Krista Stepney shares powerful tactics for moving forward when fear has you feeling stuck. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to identify and address the root causes of inaction 2) How to take your power back from comparisons and self-doubt 3) Two powerful scripts for when you’re stuck Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1130  for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT K...

Michael Norton reveals the science behind rituals that can help us change the way we feel and perform. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) What makes rituals more powerful than habits 2) How rituals help you get into the zone 3) Simple team rituals to build closeness Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1129  for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MICHAEL —  Michael I...

Jeremie Kubicek shares his innovative 5 Voices framework for empowering teams and maximizing potential. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why people development often fails 2) How leaders unintentionally silence their best people 3) Warning signs your team’s in the pit of despair Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1128  for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JEREMIE —&...

Montana von Fliss   shares her expert strategies for appearing more confident, no matter what you’re communicating. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to override your critical self-talk 2) The #1 habit most communicators neglect 3) Three simple tips to upgrade your presence Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1127  for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MONTANA...

Katie O’Malley reveals her three-step listening method that fosters greater trust, connection, and understanding. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why attention is so quick to drift—and three ways to pull it back 2) What most miss with active listening 3) Why shared experiences don’t build connection—and what does Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1126  for clickable versions of the l...

Ravi Rajani shows you how to build meaningful relationships, one conversation at a time.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The Three C’s of building trust 2) What makes people say, “Tell me more” 3) Why compliments come across as insincere Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1125  for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT RAVI —  Ravi Rajani is an international...

Jen Fisher discusses the strategic value of hope—and how leaders can harness it to improve wellbeing and transform the workplace.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why hope is a valid strategy in the workplace 2) How a few words can kill or build hope 3) How to counter your brain’s tendency to be overly critical Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1124  for clickable versions of th...

Alan Stein, Jr. shares how elite performers bounce back and how you can do the same.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to take back control over your emotions and actions 2) How to practice self-compassion without lowering your standards 3) How to anticipate obstacles without becoming paranoid Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1123  for clickable versions of the links below.&...

William Vanderbloemen discusses how professionals can find both success and satisfaction in their careers.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The one habit that puts you ahead of 90% of people 2) How to learn what you don’t know about yourself 3) The one skill to work on—regardless of your job Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1122  for clickable versions of the links below. ...

Ali Merchant reveals the small shifts you can implement today to become a better leader immediately.   — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to make difficult conversations easier 2) The three things exceptional managers do 3) How to upgrade your one-on-ones with one question Subscribe or visit   AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1121  for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ALI —&nbs...