How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Eric Papp shares foundational perspectives on saving time and prioritizing effectively.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The one question that cuts your tasks in half   2) The strategy that makes plans stick   3) The key to starting off your week right   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep636 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ERIC —  Eric Papp has a...

Dr. Timothy Clark discusses the specific benefits and behaviors associated with high-performing, psychologically safe teams.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to combat the culture of fear   2) Why to encourage intellectual friction   3) Tips that boost your credibility at work   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep635 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT...

Don Miller shares how to advance your career even without the need for a fancy title or degree.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The critical skills an MBA doesn’t teach you   2) The harsh truth every professional must accept to succeed   3) How to craft a compelling business case   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep634 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT...

Ashley Stahl discusses how to find your dream career by getting clear on your core skills, values, and motivators. PLUS, we’re giving away copies of Ashley’s book to celebrate the new year! We’ll send copies to the first 24 listeners who share a link to this post on LinkedIn, along with their favorite nugget of wisdom from the episode. Don’t forget to tag both Pete and Ashley in your post! About A...

Dave Crenshaw shares hard-hitting research on the perils of multitasking—and how to improve your focus.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The right and the wrong way to “multitask”   2) Why we love to switch tasks—and how we can break that habit   3) How a 2% increase in productivity makes all the difference   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep632 for clickable versions of the...

Andrea Wanerstrand shares how widespread coaching has helped transform Microsoft.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why curiosity is the secret sauce to growth  2) Three coaching approaches that accelerate growth  3) How to get into the coach mindset  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep631 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ANDREA —  Andrea Wanerstran...

Katherine Crowley discusses what to do when your boss is holding you back.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) What to do when your boss gets under your skin   2) The 20 bad boss behaviors that drive employees nuts   3) The most important thing you can do when managing up   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep630 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT KATHERINE —...

Psychologist Lea Waters talks about tools you need to tap into your strengths.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The best way to tap into your strengths   2) Why our strengths are often hiding–and how to find them   3) The hack that halts anxiety   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep629 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT LEA —  Lea Waters AM, PhD is a...

Daniel Scriver shares insights on how to develop your career from his experience as a college dropout turned designer turned CEO.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to develop new skills through self-teaching   2) Why Daniel left a dream job at Apple   3) Why you should always seek discomfort   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep628 for clickable versions of the links below....

Matt Norman discusses how to break the mental patterns that hinder our growth—and encourage healthier patterns.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The thinking pattern that saps our energy   2) Two questions to keep your thoughts from overwhelming you   3) How to keep criticism from fazing you   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep627 for clickable versions of the links below.&nb...

Steve Dalton details his systematic process for securing dream interviews.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to generate 40 target employers in 40 minutes   2) Three effective ways to reach out to potential advocates   3) The 6 crucial elements of the 75-word networking email   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep626 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT S...

Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar discusses the fundamental principles that help us lead happier, more effective lives.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why many ambitious people end up unhappy   2) Why chasing happiness won’t make you happier—and what will   3) How to find your motivation in just five minutes   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep625 for clickable versions of the links below...

Comedian David Nihill shares his key techniques from his stand-up act that can help you become a better speaker.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The secret to creating stories that stick   2) How to use callbacks to delight listeners   3) How to always remember what you want to say   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep624 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABO...

7 Habits expert Jennifer Colosimo discusses how to practice Stephen Covey’s principles more consistently in your daily life.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The 7 Habits and why they’re still relevant today 2) How proactivity improves your effectiveness by 50X   3) The two habits that make the biggest difference in your career   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep623 for clickable...

Kirsty Bortoft shares easy ways to keep stress and negativity at bay.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to un-hijack your brain in 12 seconds   2) How to effectively deal with stress in five steps   3) The number one reason why most people struggle with stress   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep622 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT KIRSTY —  Ki...

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Steve Glaveski reveals how to unlearn the four habits that make us time poor.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why we often feel like we get nothing done   2) The simplest way to keep others from stealing your time   3) Why we achieve more when we have less time   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep621 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT STEVE —  Stev...

Anne Grady discusses how to bring more positivity into your life by building your resilience muscle.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) What to do when negativity hijacks your brain   2) The simple trick to making each day more enjoyable   3) The foundational skills of resilient people   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep620 for clickable versions of the links below.  — AB...

Seth Godin debunks persistent myths about creativity to show how professionals can deliver more creative output at work.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The real reason why we don’t think we’re creative   2) The most effective way to overcome creative block   3) Why you should embrace your impostor syndrome   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep619 for clickable versions of th...

Jodi Hume shares decision-making strategies for finding greater clarity whenever you’re stuck.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) What to do when every decision seems overwhelming   2) Two best practices for sorting through tough decisions   3) Powerful questions to surface hidden roadblocks   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep618 for clickable versions of the links below.&nbsp...

David Kadavy explains how to harness your mental energy to improve your productivity.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How our obsession with time management hurts us   2) Three questions to ask to get more work done   3) How to easily shift to the optimal mental state for work   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep617 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT DA...

Brandon Smith shares how to cut through non-stop urgency and work on what’s truly important.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How urgency is just like hot sauce   2) What your boss really means when they say everything’s urgent   3) How to expertly say no to extra work   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep616 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT BRANDON —&n...

Curt Steinhorst reveals why we often struggle to take control of our attention—and what we can do about it.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Surprising statistics that illustrate our level of distraction   2) The essential keys to accessing flow state   3) How to improve your focus in three steps   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep615 for clickable versions of the links belo...

Poker champion Annie Duke shares tools to improve your decision-making process and your ability to predict the future.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why your decisions still matter, even when you don’t call the shots   2) The shift in language that leads to more open conversations   3) How a pros and cons list tricks us into making worse decisions   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYou...

Influence expert Brian Ahearn discusses how to get more yesses using Dr. Cialdini’s principles of PRE-suasion.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How one question dramatically improves your chances of yes   2) The two ways to capture people’s attention   3) Why we’re more persuasive when we talk less   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep613 for clickable versions of the links be...