How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Dr. Michael Breus cuts through the noise and discusses the three most important wellness habits: sleeping, drinking, and breathing.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The top habit that leads to better sleep   2) Just how much water your body needs   3) What many get wrong about breathing   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1005 for clickable versions of the links below. ...

Seth Godin shares insightful stories and perspectives to help us think strategically and create meaningful change in a complex world.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The mindset that makes you indispensable   2) Why to embrace that you’re an impostor   3) Three questions to ask with every project   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1004 for clickable versions of the links be...

Maria Ross reveals how leaders can drive growth and improve performance without sacrificing empathy.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How everyone wins with more empathy   2) Why leaders struggle with accountability—and how to fix it   3) How to practice empathy without devolving into people-pleasing   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1003 for clickable versions of the links...

Anne Chow demonstrates how embracing inclusion enhances performance and transforms workplaces.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why busyness destroys opportunities   2) How inclusion boosts success   3) Why consensus is over-rated   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1002 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ANNE —  As the former CEO of AT&T Busine...

Mitch Warner reveals how we end up sabotaging ourselves and how you can overcome these obstacles to strengthen relationships and your leadership as a whole.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How “the box” limits your perspective and opportunities   2) The tell-tale signs self-deception   3) How to make people feel safe to share their perspectives   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob....

Pete and the team celebrate 1000 episodes with the help of some extra awesome guests! Thank you to all our listeners for making this special milestone possible 🥳🎉 We’re so glad to have you all, and we hope you continue to be enriched by the episodes to come! — EPISODES MENTIONED — 993: How to Boost Your Focus by Streamlining Your Priorities with Marcey Rader 534: Moving from Top Performer to Exc...

Dr. Greg Chasson reveals the double-edged nature of perfectionism—and provides expert strategies for managing it.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How perfectionism differs from high standards   2) How inefficiency can make you more effective   3) How to deal with another perfectionist at work   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep999 for clickable versions of the links below.&...

The “Master of Disaster” Dr. Thom Mayer shares his most valuable lessons learned from leading during times of major crises.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The critical first step to leading well   2) The recipe for a great workplace culture   3) Why to suck down instead of up   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep998 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT TH...

Pat Flynn and Matt Gartland share insights on impostor syndrome–and more–from their community of thousands of developing entrepreneurs. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The mindset shift that stops self-doubt 2) The three daily questions that build confidence 3) Why to seek more uncomfortable situations Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep997 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT...

Tessa West shares her method for making the necessary changes that lead to greater job satisfaction.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How your body tells you when it’s time to change jobs   2) How to not be overwhelmed by the stresses at work   3) The hidden curriculum that helps you succeed at work   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep996 for clickable versions of the links b...

Penny Zenker shares her secret for enhanced productivity, peak performance, and unstoppable focus: the Reset Moment.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How distractions lead to burnout   2) The sneaky secret behind your zapped energy levels   3) Why productivity shouldn’t be your focus   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep995 for clickable versions of the links below.  — AB...

Google Innovation Lab founder Frederik Pferdt discusses how to nurture the qualities that make you future ready.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) What matters more for your future than tech   2) Why to say “Fantastic!” when things don’t work out   3) A handy trick to inspire better followthrough   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep994 for clickable versions of the links below...

Marcey Rader helps us discover how to declutter work and life to make time for the things that truly matter.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) A key belief that pushes us to burn out   2) Top tips that make achieving your goals easier   3) The magic number of priorities to stay on track   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep993 for clickable versions of the links below.  —...

We're just eight episodes away from our 1000th episode, and we want to celebrate it by celebrating YOU! For our 1000th episode, we're giving fifteen lucky listeners the chance to share their stories of how the podcast has inspired them. Plus, we're giving away $1000 worth of prizes! To join, send in a 3- to 5-minute recording or 400- to 800-word story that answers the question: “How has listening...

Jamil Zaki shows you that there’s much reason to hope–even for the most hardened cynics.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why hope equals success   2) Why to be skeptical of your own cynicism   3) How your gut instincts can lead you astray   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep992 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JAMIL —  Dr. Jamil Zaki is a profess...

Andrew LaCivita discusses the most important career investment you can make: your skill development.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The biggest assumption that’s hurting your career   2) How to pinpoint what skills you need to develop   3) Three easy ways to build your confidence   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep991 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOU...

Jessica Chen discusses how to get noticed even if you’re not the loudest voice in the room.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The top misconception about career advancement   2) How to ensure your message always lands   3) The five elements that make your voice resonate   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep990 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JESSICA —&n...

Dr. Mithu Storoni goes behind the science of how focus works to use your brain to its maximum capacity.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to identify and get into the best mental gear for your work   2) What to do when work gets either boring or overwhelming   3) The trick to resetting your brain   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep989 for clickable versions of the links b...

Alison Fragale reveals the keys to improving others’ perceptions of you.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The critical missing piece for your advancement   2) Why your response to “How are you?” matters more than you think   3) The quickest way to get others to promote you   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep988 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ALISON...

Sam Owens breaks down his detailed process for confidently nailing job interviews–in 10 hours flat.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The biggest mistake people make in job interviews   2) How to craft your “power” answers for every question   3) The top do’s and don’ts of salary negotiation   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep987 for clickable versions of the links below.&nbs...

Asheesh Advani discusses why the old rules of leadership no longer apply—and what to do differently today.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why our idea of achievement needs a rework   2) Why to befriend both older and younger people   3) An under-utilized tactic for dramatically accelerating your career learning   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep986 for clickable versions...

Abby Medcalf discusses how to set firm boundaries and keep negativity from ruining your day.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) What most people get wrong about boundaries   2) How to stop others from hijacking your mood 3) A trick for dealing with people who are nasty to you Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep985 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ABBY —  Abby...

Matt Beane reveals how the quest to optimize productivity is harming our learning and growth–and what you can do about it.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The trillion-dollar problem with trying to optimize everything   2) How to modify ChatGPT to help you learn better   3) Three counterintuitive ways to learn better and faster   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep984 for cli...

Jodi Wellman shares how reflecting on our scarce remaining time of life helps us live free from regret. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why you need to befriend the Grim Reaper 2) How to feel “astonishingly alive” 3) How to break out of a rut Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep983 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JODI —  Jodi Wellman is a former corporate executive tu...

Deb Mashek reveals the critical factors that make workplace collaborations less painful and more productive.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The key ingredients of great collaboration  2) Why hiring good collaborators isn’t enough  3) The key questions to kickstart great collaborations  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep982 for clickable versions of the links below.  —...