How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Fellow podcaster Kwame Christian giggles with Pete as he shares his insights and lessons learned on a novel notetaking approach.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to listen and understand audio at 3X speed   2) How notetaking improves your decision-making   3) How AI can make a fun soundtrack for your life   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep981 for clickable versions of t...

Scott Mautz shares powerful strategies to stay confident and in control when negativity strikes.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to wisely managed doubt–and confidence   2) The early warning signs of self-acceptance being degraded   3) The three-step solution to reset negative chatter   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep980 for clickable versions of the links below.&nbsp...

Retired Green Beret Scott Mann shares battle-tested strategies for motivating people in low-trust, high-stakes environments.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why storytelling is super powerful   2) The key shift that makes stories memorable 3) How to regulate emotions (both yours and others) Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep979 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT...

Marie-Hélène Pelletier argues that resilience isn’t a trait and provides a customizable path to develop yours.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why no one should assume they’re resilient 2) How to design your Resilience Plan   3) The tiny actions that build big resilience   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep978 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MARIE-HÉLÈNE...

Dr. Barbara Kellerman explores the roots of bad leadership and offers strategic tips for challenging it.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Where leadership training falls short   2) The two core components of “bad” leadership   3) Four tips for standing up to bad leaders   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep977 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT BARBARA —&...

Elaine Lin Hering discusses why to stop censoring yourself at work—and how to strategically do that.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The massive costs of keeping quiet   2) The fundamental question that helps you speak up wisely   3) The subtle ways we silence others—and how to stop   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep976 for clickable versions of the links below.  — AB...

Urs Koenig reveals how to level up your leadership through the five shifts of radical humility.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why leaders win more when they’re humble   2) Two tricks to getting better quality feedback   3) How to make any tough conversation less intimidating   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep975 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT UR...

Stella Grizont shares the simple things everyone can do to feel happier and more fulfilled every day.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The master key for overcoming toxic situations   2) The key response that builds quality relationships   3) How to set healthy boundaries without feeling guilty   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep974 for clickable versions of the links below....

Leslie Zane reveals why traditional persuasion tactics often fall short—and offers a new alternative that’s more effective.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why most attempts at persuasion fall short    2) How to bypass resistance with triggers   3) The unexpected people who will drive your success   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep973 for clickable versions of the lin...

Amy Edmondson shares how to minimize unproductive failures and maximize intelligent ones.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) What separates good failure from bad failure   2) The surprisingly simple tool that prevents many failures   3) How to stay motivated in the face of failure   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep972 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT A...

Jay Baer discusses how professionals can use the principles of excellent customer experience to stand out above the rest.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why it pays to reply super fast   2) The best way to recover from a mistake   3) Why competency won’t get you noticed—and what does   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep971 for clickable versions of the links below.  —...

Terri Sjodin discusses how to avoid the common pitfalls that diminish your persuasiveness.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) What your audience really wants to know   2) Three reasons why your presentation is boring—and how to fix it   3) The key mistake people won’t tell you you’re making   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep970 for clickable versions of the links below. ...

Alex Edmans shows you how to think smarter, sharper, and more critically so you can make better decisions.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How our biases are holding us back   2) The ladder of misinference that mucks up our thinking   3) Why we end up mistaking statements for facts   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep969 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABO...

John R. Miles shares powerful insight into what it takes to live an intentional and purposeful life.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to feel impervious in the face of adversity and failure   2) How anxiety makes you 400% more effective   3) How to visualize effectively   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep968 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JOHN —...

Dr. Mary C. Murphy explains the downsides to the culture of genius—and shares an alternative path for transforming individuals, teams, and organizations.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The biggest misconceptions about the growth mindset   2) The optimal number of mistakes to make   3) How to deal with the four situations that trigger a fixed mindset   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYo...

Guy Kawasaki discusses the key to making your life and career remarkable.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The three keys to becoming remarkable   2) How to effectively sell your dreams   3) Why there’s no such thing as “perfect” timing   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep966 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT GUY —  Guy Kawasaki is the chief evange...

Dr. Nicholas Pearce reveals the hidden reason why many high-performers don’t advance—and provides candid solutions. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The harsh truth behind why many don’t advance   2) Why even a great mentor is no substitute for a sponsor   3) How to find support if you aren’t being supported   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep965 for clickable versions of the link...

Janice Omadeke shares her tips for building the career-shaping mentor relationships that can dramatically speed up your career progression.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Just how big a difference mentorship makes in your career   2) The trick to finding the best mentors   3) How to build a transformational mentor-mentee relationship   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep964...

Dr. Valerie Fridland shares surprising insight into why filler words and other vilified elements of speaking aren’t all that bad in the workplace.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The surprising value of saying “Uh” and “Um”   2) How to switch up your language to build better relationships   3) The one word that makes you sound more convincing   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.co...

Marshall Goldsmith unveils his latest (free!) innovation in the field of artificial intelligence: MarshallGoldsmith. Ai.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why Marshall put all of his leadership knowledge inside a bot   2) Where AI excels and where it falls short   3) Crucial considerations before using–and making–AI bots   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep962 for clickable ve...

Scott H. Young shows how to get better at getting better.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The promise and pitfalls of copying the pros   2) The See-Do-Feedback model of learning   3) How to build the perfect environment for learning   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep961 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT SCOTT —  Scott H. Young is the Wall Street...

Jeff Wetzler shows you how to uncover startling wisdom from the people around you through better asking.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The mysteries of the unspoken–and how to tackle them 2) The five-step ask approach   3) The trick to posing quality questions   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep960 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JEFF —  Jeff Wetz...

Famed emotional intelligence researcher Daniel Goleman shares tools for more productive and fulfilling work days.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The five-minute technique for mastering your attention   2) The technique Special Forces use to stay cool and calm   3) How to quiet the negative voice inside your head   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep959 for clickable versions...

Edward van Luinen and Tricia Cerrone slice through the clutter to identify the fundamental keys to effective collaboration.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) What most people get wrong about collaboration   2) How to overcome the barriers to authentic collaboration   3) How to zero in on an inspiring  “noble purpose” that drives motivation and engagement   Subscribe or visit Awes...

Dr. Marc Schoen discusses the critical role discomfort plays in our lives—and offers powerful techniques for getting better at managing it.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why we need more—not less—discomfort   2) Everyday techniques to build your discomfort tolerance   3) The 45-second trick that helps you handle stress better   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep957 for cli...