How to Be Awesome at Your Job

By Pete Mockaitis

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What's How to Be Awesome at Your Job about?

Get more fun, wins, meaning, and money from your job! This show helps grow your skills and impact at any job that requires thinking and collaborating. Each week, Pete interviews thought-leaders and results-getters to discover specific, actionable insights that boost work performance. Their stories and advice sharpen the universal skills to flourish at work. Boost your time/energy management, leadership, confidence, career opportunities, and fulfillment—while still getting home earlier. The show has 20,000,000 downloads and mentions in The New York Times, Forbes, and Linkedin Learning. Try starting with episode 0: START HERE and listener favorite episodes we put at the beginning numbered: A, B, C, D, E, and F. (Subscribe and/or sort Old to New to find these starter episodes.) Welcome!

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872: How to Get Unstuck and...

06.08.2023

Adam Alter reveals the secret to breaking yourself out of any rut. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) When it pays to lower your standards. 2) The question to ask for better insights. 3) The essential skill to accomplish your goals. ...

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06.08.2023 872: How to Get Unstuck and Break through Any Problem with Adam Alter Adam Alter reveals the secret to breaking yourself out of any rut. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) When it pays to lower your standards. 2) The question to ask for better insights. 3) The essential skill to accomplish your goals. ...
06.05.2023 871: How to Lead More Powerfully by Being Human with Minette Norman Minette Norman discusses what it takes to foster psychological safety for your team. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The secret to high-performing and high-engagement teams. 2) How to increase psychological safety in five steps. 3) What you should stop doing. ...
06.01.2023 870: Becoming More Memorable and Persuasive with Diana Kander Diana Kander reveals the simple secret to creating more memorable impressions and persuading others to say yes. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Precisely how forgettable you really are. 2) The simple secret to becoming more memorable. 3) Why you don’t ...
05.29.2023 869: Transforming Anxiety into Power with Luana Marques Luana Marques pinpoints the root of anxiety–avoidance–and reveals how to approach it all the more effectively. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why anxiety isn’t the real enemy. 2) The three-step plan to transform your anxiety. 3) How to manage your ...
05.25.2023 868: Fostering the Sense of Community at Work with Christine Porath Christine Porath discusses why community is critical to well-being and shares powerful examples of how to build it in the workplace. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The astounding benefits of a sense of community. 2) The one thing to avoid ...
05.22.2023 867: How to Stop Being Busy and Start Being Strategic with Richard Medcalf Richard Medcalf reveals how to free up time for the strategic activities that will advance your career. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why productivity won’t solve busy-ness. 2) The crucial question that makes you more strategic. 3) The powerful reframe ...
05.18.2023 866: How to Bounce Back, Find Your Flow, and Thrive in Adversity with Darleen Santore (“Coach Dar”) Darleen Santore (AKA “Coach Dar”) coaches us on how to reframe setbacks and face adversity head on. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to bounce back from setbacks faster. 2) Why willpower isn’t enough. 3) How to reframe any setback. ...
05.15.2023 865: The Universal Principles of Successful People with Dave Crenshaw Dave Crenshaw shares valuable insights on how people succeed, gleaned from his guests on The Dave Crenshaw Success Project podcast. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) One thing every professional should learn. 2) The trick to multiplying your career opportunities. 3) ...
05.11.2023 864: How to Design a Career Portfolio that Beats Burnout, Navigates Disruption, and Future-Proofs Your Career with Christina Wallace Christina Wallace discusses the benefits of having a diverse work portfolio that will help you weather any storm. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to diversify your work 2) How to lessen friction and hit your flow 3) The three ...
05.08.2023 863: Mastering Empathy to Enrich Relationships and Reduce Stress with Anita Nowak Anita Nowak shows how you can nurture powerful, genuine connections through purposeful empathy. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What NOT to do when you’re trying to connect 2) The trick to improving your active listening 3) How to get into ...
05.04.2023 862: How to Create and Choose Better Solutions with Sheena Iyengar Sheena Iyengar reveals the secret to how the world’s best thinkers come up with their biggest ideas–and how you can do it too. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How the world’s best ideas come to be 2) How to identify ...
05.01.2023 861: Helping Others Feel Heard, Valued, and Understood through Active Listening with Heather Younger Heather Younger shares the simple steps anyone can take to help others feel heard and valued. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why others feel like we aren't listening—even when we are 2) The wrong and right way to paraphrase what ...
04.27.2023 860: The Science of Compelling Body Language with Richard Newman Richard Newman reveals insights on the small–but impactful–shifts anyone can make to become a more powerful communicator. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to maximize your impact with two hand gestures. 2) The key to looking like a charismatic leader. ...
04.24.2023 859: How to Be a Leader–Instead of a Boss with Todd Dewett Todd Dewett shares how to harness you and your team’s true power. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why and how to collaborate–not dictate. 2) Why you should go for candor over. 3) The low-cost way to optimize your team. Subscribe ...
04.20.2023 858: Managing Small Stresses Before They Create Big Problems with Rob Cross Rob Cross explains the dangers of microstress and provides practical solutions to build your resilience. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why microstress is a much larger problem than we think. 2) Three types of microstress to watch out for. 3) ...
04.17.2023 857: How to Stop Feeling Doubtful and Start Feeling Successful with Laura Gassner Otting Laura Gassner Otting reveals the surprising reason why success can sometimes feel like a burden—and what to do about it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why success often makes us feel conflicted. 2) How to turn impostor syndrome on its ...
04.13.2023 856: How to Awaken Your Genius and Become Extraordinary with Ozan Varol Ozan Varol reveals how to surface your unique talents that enable you to achieve extraordinary results. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The surprising technique writers of The Office used to keep their ideas fresh. 2) A powerful question for uncovering ...
04.10.2023 855: Turning Anxiety into Your Source of Strength with Morra Aarons-Mele Morra Aarons-Mele shares powerful tactics for channeling anxiety into a productive force. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why it’s powerful to admit you’re anxious. 2) The common thought traps that hold achievers back. 3) Three powerful solutions to stop negative ...
04.06.2023 854: Mastering Your Surprise Career Super Power: Notetaking with Anh Dao Pham Anh Dao Pham shares pro tips on developing the most underrated skill that makes a world of difference: note-taking. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why note-taking is a powerful differentiator 2) The four-hour investment that ends up saving hundreds of ...
04.03.2023 853: The Four Workarounds that Help Solve Nearly any Problem with Paulo Savaget Paulo Savaget reveals unconventional tactics to solve just about any problem. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The four workarounds–and how to use them. 2) How to maximize incentives to start change. 3) Why you shouldn’t let limited resources stop you. ...
03.30.2023 852: Dale Carnegie’s Timeless Wisdom on Building Mental Resilience and Strong Relationships with Joe Hart Joe Hart shares powerful wisdom on how to create the life you want based on the timeless principles of Dale Carnegie. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The questions that make your mind unshakeable 2) The powerful habit that sets you ...
03.27.2023 851: How to Build Confidence Through Trust with Nicole Kalil Confidence sherpa Nicole Kalil busts the myth about confidence and validation and shows you how to develop true confidence. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What confidence really means 2) The four questions to ask when you have low confidence 3) ...
03.23.2023 850: How to Reinvent Yourself in Life and Work with Joanne Lipman Joanne Lipman reveals her strategies for reinventing how you live, work, and lead. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How struggle makes you better. 2) Three tricks to make any transition easier. 3) How to take the most efficient brain breaks. ...
03.20.2023 849: How to Build Better Teams through Better Inclusion with Sally Helgesen Sally Helgesen provides practical ways to foster solidarity and inclusion rather than division. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The merits of true inclusivity. 2) Why it pays to give the benefit of the doubt. 3) How to manage your triggers ...
03.16.2023 848: How to Quickly Grow and Future-Proof Your Career with Jason Feifer Jason Feifer shares the simple things you can do today to set yourself up for a more successful tomorrow. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The mindset that helps you uncover hidden opportunities. 2) Why real growth happens outside your role. ...
03.13.2023 847 : How to Enhance Your Team’s Greatness through Coaching with Sara Canaday Sara Canaday shares the essential skills that help managers level up their leadership and engage employees. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The surprisingly simple principles of coaching well. 2) The two types of coaching and when to deploy each. 3) ...
03.09.2023 846: How to Elevate and Empower Teams to Reach Their Full Potential with Robert Glazer Robert Glazer shows how to build your team’s capacity and empower them to reach their full potential. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to cure exhaustion in teams. 2) The simple trick to making difficult conversations easier. 3) How to ...
03.06.2023 845: The Surprising Power of Shutting Up with Dan Lyons Dan Lyons shows why and how silence can be your greatest superpower. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How conversations dramatically influence overall health and happiness. 2) How to tell if you’re talking too much. 3) How pauses wield enormous power. ...
03.02.2023 844: The Six Words that Dramatically Increase Your Impact with Jonah Berger Jonah Berger reveals how to massively increase your persuasiveness through simple shifts in your language. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The simple two letter shift that makes you more persuasive. 2) The easiest way to look–and become–smarter. 3) A tiny ...
02.27.2023 843: The Master Key to Overcoming Procrastination with Dr. Hayden Finch Dr. Hayden Finch unpacks the psychology behind procrastination and shares strategies for overcoming it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why time management won’t solve procrastination—and what will. 2) The easier way to do what you don’t want to do. 3) ...
02.23.2023 842: How to Thrive in High-Stakes Situations with Carol Kauffman Carol Kauffman reveals her secrets for finding your calm in the biggest moments. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The super question to ask yourself dozens of times a day. 2) How to avoid being hijacked by stress. 3) How to ...
02.20.2023 841: How to Get Creative on Demand with Baronfig’s Joey Cofone Joey Cofone shares what it really means to be creative and why everyone can be creative in any role. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why creativity isn’t just for the “creatives”. 2) Why we shouldn’t shy away from our fears. ...
02.16.2023 840: The Science Behind Strong, Lasting Friendships with Dr. Marisa G. Franco Dr. Marisa G. Franco reveals how to harness the science of attachment to foster deeper relationships at work and in life. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three types of loneliness we all experience. 2) Why work friends are critical ...
02.13.2023 839: The 12 Stages of Burnout: How to Identify and Recover from Yours with Hamza Khan Hamza Khan provides an in-depth look into how professionals burnout—and offers powerful advice for recovery and prevention. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The 12 phases of burnout. 2) The D.R.A.G.O.N. framework for beating burnout. 3) How to set boundaries without ...
02.09.2023 838: How to Listen and Solve Problems Like a Master Innovator with Mark Rickmeier Mark Rickmeier shares the specific approaches product innovators use to develop breakthrough solutions. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The double diamond framework for more effective problem solving. 2) How to quickly generate new, original ideas in two ways. 3) A ...
02.06.2023 837: How to Transition to a Better Career Future with Tricia Sitemere Tricia Sitemere discusses how to prepare for and successfully execute a career transition. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The CTRL + ALT + DELETE mantra for developing your career. 2) The toxic trait holding many professionals back. 3) The telltale ...
02.02.2023 836: How to Drive Engagement to Get Your Project Done with Anh Dao Pham Anh Dao Pham shares her battle-tested strategies for leading your team to project success, even without formal authority. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The one essential question to get any project moving. 2) An overlooked skill that boosts project success ...
01.30.2023 835: How to Thrive amid Stress and Irritation with Dr. Sharon Melnick Sharon Melnick reveals how you can set the tone and be the best version of yourself all day long, no matter what situation you find yourself in. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to deal with your stress response effectively. ...
01.26.2023 834: How to End Micromanagement Once and For All with Lia Garvin Lia Garvin discusses how employees and managers can work together to put an end to micromanaging. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three telltale signs of micromanaging. 2) How micromanaging makes everyone less effective. 3) How to expertly respond to ...
01.23.2023 833: The Four-Step Process to Influencing People and Decisions with Andres Lares Andres Lares reveals the surprising psychology behind decision-making and shares a four-step process to influence others. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to tap into the hidden driver behind most decisions 2) The critical steps that set you up for ...
01.19.2023 832: How to Restore Yourself from Burnout with Dr. Christina Maslach Leading burnout expert Dr. Christina Maslach shares the fundamental causes of burnout and what individuals and organizations can do to fix them. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why burnout isn’t just an individual problem 2) The 6 key areas of ...
01.16.2023 831: How to Manage Multiple Projects without the Overwhelm with Elizabeth Harrin Elizabeth Harrin lays out the five critical steps to making the management of multiple projects more manageable. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The easiest way to make managing multiple projects manageable 2) How to ensure follow through when you’re not ...
01.12.2023 830: Lessons Learned from the World's Longest Scientific Study on Happiness with Dr. Robert Waldinger Dr. Robert Waldinger breaks down key insights on happiness gathered from the Harvard Study of Adult Development. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The top stress regulator—and how to cultivate it in your life 2) Two big happiness myths to debunk ...
01.09.2023 829: How to Write so People will Read with Casey Mank Casey Mank shows how to make your writing more effective by making it simpler. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why writing matters tremendously—even when you’re not a writer 2) How to make your writing more powerful in three steps 3) ...
01.05.2023 828: How to Reach Your Epic Goals and Unlock Elite Performance with Bryan Gillette Performance expert Bryan Gillette reveals the foundational principles for epic achievement. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The five pillars of EPIC performance 2) What you can learn from elite athletes to find your own peak performance 3) How to quantify ...
01.03.2023 827: How to Make the Most of Conflict with Liane Davey Liane Davey discusses how to ease the friction of conflict to make way for more productive conversations. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why facts won’t solve a conflict—and what will 2) How to productively respond to harsh criticism 3) What ...
12.19.2022 826: Finding Calm in an Uncertain and Stressful World with Jacqueline Brassey Jacqueline Brassey shares powerful tactics for facing stress and uncertainty with calm and confidence. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to enjoy more calm with dual awareness 2) How to turn your voice into a calming tool 3) How to ...
12.15.2022 825: The Six Steps of Masterful Delegation with Aaron Schmookler Aaron Schmookler shares practical, hard-won wisdom on how to delegate wisely to minimize time, and frustration. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to get over the resistance to delegate 2) What you need to do before delegating anything 3) The ...
12.12.2022 824: Thriving Amid Information Overload with Ross Dawson Ross Dawson shares battle-tested strategies for excelling in a world of massive information. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The five information superpowers 2) How to consume information optimally 3) How to discern the good sources from the bad ones Subscribe ...
12.08.2022 823: How to Collaborate Smarter with Dr. Heidi Gardner Dr. Heidi Gardner reveals when, why, and how to collaborate optimally. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to stop overcommitment and overcollaboration 2) How diversity makes for better collaborations 3) How to overcome the barriers to collaboration Subscribe or visit ...

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