How to Be Awesome at Your Job

By Pete Mockaitis

Education Business

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

If your job requires substantial thinking and collaboration, this podcast will help you flourish at work. Each week, I grill thought-leaders and results-getters to discover specific, actionable insights that boost work performance. These practical nuggets sharpen the universal skillset every professional needs. Pete has coached world-class thinkers from 50 countries, every Ivy League university, and many elite companies to work brilliance. Now, let his VIP guests guide you to becoming a better thinker, doer, presenter, and leader.

More career fun, wins, meaning, and money await. Transcripts, show notes, and handy resources available at our website.

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576: How to Defeat Distract...

06.04.2020

Rasmus Hougaard discusses how to manage your attention by practicing mindfulness. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why we get distracted by the news—and how to curb that impulse 2) The quantifiable benefits of mindfulness 3) The small habits that build ...

How to Be Awesome at Your Job episodes:

06.04.2020 576: How to Defeat Distraction and Build Greater Mental Resilience through Mindfulness with Rasmus Hougaard Rasmus Hougaard discusses how to manage your attention by practicing mindfulness. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why we get distracted by the news—and how to curb that impulse 2) The quantifiable benefits of mindfulness 3) The small habits that build ...
06.01.2020 575: How to Coach More Effectively using Reflective Inquiry with Dr. Marcia Reynolds Master coach Marcia Reynolds talks about the importance of reflective inquiry and why to think twice about giving advice. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Key questions to challenge your thinking 2) Why it’s more important to be present than perfect ...
05.28.2020 574: How to Navigate Overwhelming Data and Choices to Make Optimal Decisions with Vikram Mansharamani Harvard professor Vikram Mansharamani discusses how to break free from blind thinking and make more impactful decisions. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The danger of deferring to experts and technology 2) Two critical steps for smarter decision-making 3) How to ...
05.25.2020 573: How to Leverage Your Time by 6000% through Effective Delegation with Bill Truby Bill Truby shares the simple trick to getting better results when delegating tasks. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The biggest mistake leaders make when delegating 2) The most crucial thing you need to delegate 3) The only four reasons why ...
05.21.2020 572: How Morning Practices Like Savoring and Investing in Calm Boost Productivity with Chris Bailey Productivity THOUGHT LEADER(!) Chris Bailey shares how investing in your calm can boost your productivity and how savoring the little things every day can help you start your day right. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How calm provides the greatest ...
05.18.2020 571: How to Crush Self-Doubt and Build Self-Confidence with Dr. Ivan Joseph Dr. Ivan Joseph discusses the critical practices that build unshakeable self-confidence. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The fundamental building block of self-confidence 2) How to control the negative tape in your head 3) A powerful trick for overcoming impostor syndrome ...
05.14.2020 570: How to Use Stories to Persuade, and Connect with Others with Shane Snow Shane Snow discusses how to make your message more compelling through storytelling. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why storytelling isn’t just for writers 2) The four elements of the most captivating stories 3) The surprisingly best way to improve at ...
05.11.2020 569: Thriving in the Stress and Uncertainty of a Crisis with Dr. Joshua Klapow Dr. Joshua Klapow discusses how to keep your health and wellbeing strong during times of crisis. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why you shouldn’t feel guilty about being upset 2) How to quickly reboot your fatigued brain 3) The four ...
05.07.2020 568: Minimizing Tasks While Maximizing Results with Laura Stack Productivity expert Laura Stack shares best–and worst–practices for prioritizing your tasks. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The six steps to optimizing your workflow 2) The five productivity personality archetypes 3) How to work from home effectively Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep568 ...
05.04.2020 567: Achieve More While Criticizing Yourself Less: The Power of Self-Compassion with Kristin Neff Professor and author Kristin Neff shares how self-compassion yields bigger results with less unpleasant self-talk… and how it can help manage anxiety during a crisis. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why self-compassion is a better motivator than criticism 2) How ...
04.30.2020 Winning the Mental Game of Quarantine Pete shares his thoughts that have been helpful–and unhelpful–in preserving mental health amid the quarantine.
04.27.2020 566: How to Start Focusing and Stop Firefighting with Mike Michalowicz Mike Michalowicz shares how to zero in on the most important issues to fix next. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to identify what you need to fix next. 2) A crucial question you’re forgetting to ask. 3) The tremendous ...
04.23.2020 565: How to Get Out of a Rut and into Your Flow with Jonah Sachs Jonah Sachs discusses how a simple shift in the way we think helps us achieve more. You'll Learn: 1) Why the experts are often the most unreliable 2) How to make any task more exciting and engaging 3) How to ...
04.20.2020 564: Tapping the Motivational Forces of the World’s Most Successful People with Marco Greenberg Marco Greenberg shares how primal drives can be the key to unlocking your motivation and potential at work. You'll Learn: 1) Why the world’s most successful people are “primitive” 2) How to tap into your primal drive using the ROAMING ...
04.16.2020 563: Accelerating Your Career by Thinking Like a Rocket Scientist with Ozan Varol Ozan Varol discusses how to make giant leaps in your career by thinking like a rocket scientist. You'll Learn: 1) How success can hinder growth—and what to do about it 2) How to turn worrying into productive preparation 3) How ...
04.13.2020 562: How to Get More Done by Working Less with Alex Pang Alex Pang discusses how to significantly boost your productivity while working fewer hours. You'll Learn: 1) How working fewer hours greatly increases productivity 2) Small productivity hacks that save a massive amount of time 3) When you should and shouldn’t ...
04.09.2020 561: The Ultimate Guide to Working Remotely with Lisette Sutherland Lisette Sutherland shares expert tips and tricks for working from home masterfully. You'll Learn: 1) The remote worker hierarchy of needs 2) Smarter alternatives to online meetings 3) Three tips for managing distractions while working remotely About Lisette: Lisette Sutherland ...
04.06.2020 560: How to Resolve Conflict and Boost Productivity through Deep Listening with Oscar Trimboli Oscar Trimboli explains how to increase your impact through sharpening your listening. You'll Learn: 1) The magic phrases powerful listeners use 2) How to expertly listen for what’s unsaid 3) One question to ask the people you disagree with About ...
04.02.2020 559: How to Unify, Motivate, and Direct Any Team by Picking a Fight with David Burkus David Burkus discusses how crafting a compelling vision in terms of a fight can inspire your team to action. You'll Learn: 1) The three kinds of fights that inspire 2) A simple trick to greatly boost motivation and efficiency 3) ...
03.30.2020 558: How to Escape Non-Stop Urgency and Become Visionary with Michael Hyatt New York Times bestselling author and leadership mentor Michael Hyatt shares what it really takes to become a vision-driven leader. You'll Learn: 1) Why anyone can be a vision-driven leader 2) The 4 key components of a good vision script ...
03.26.2020 557: How to Outthink Fear with Dr. Mark McLaughlin Neurosurgeon and author Mark McLaughlin shares the science of fear and what to do about it. You'll Learn: 1) How fear affects our decision-making 2) How to manage your fears effectively 3) The two techniques to help you outthink your ...
03.23.2020 556: What Drives Your Career Growth with Korn Ferry’s Gary Burnison Gary Burnison shares what professionals need to start doing differently to advance in their careers. You'll Learn: 1) Three mindsets to accelerate your career growth 2) The overlooked elements that determine career fit 3) Why most meetings are meaningless About ...
03.19.2020 555: Why We Fail to Empower, Inspire, and Engage: Unmasking the The Advice Trap with Michael Bungay Stanier Michael Bungay Stanier explains why we need to stop giving advice and start asking questions instead. You'll Learn: 1) Three reasons why advice is overrated. 2) A step-by-step process for breaking your advice-giving habit. 3) How to ask more insightful ...
03.16.2020 554: How Doing Less Results in Achieving More with Celeste Headlee Award-winning journalist and speaker Celeste Headlee shares how doing nothing can help you accomplish everything. You'll Learn: 1) Why idleness isn’t laziness 2) What’s causing you burnout 3) The productivity benefits of shorter work hours About Celeste: Celeste Headlee is ...
03.12.2020 553: How to Change Minds and Organizations with Jonah Berger Wharton professor Jonah Berger discusses the biggest obstacles to successful persuasion—and how to overcome them. You'll Learn: 1) Why persuasive arguments don’t work—and what does 2) A simple technique to win over stubborn naysayers 3) How to introduce big changes ...
03.09.2020 552: The Foundational Principle that Separates Good Leaders from Bad Ones with Pat Lencioni Patrick Lencioni explores so many leaders fall short--and how to resolve it. You'll Learn: 1) The mentality that separates great leaders from the rest 2) Why you shouldn’t be afraid of micromanaging 3) How leaders can have more joyful difficult ...
03.05.2020 551: How to Save Massive Time, Energy, and Frustration by Solving Problems Before They Happen with Dan Heath Dan Heath discusses how upstream-thinking can help solve problems before they even show up. You'll Learn: 1) The power of “upstream thinking” 2) How to get to the root of the problem 3) How to avoid the blame game at ...
03.02.2020 550: How to Free Yourself from Conflict with Dr. Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler Dr. Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler shares what to do when your attempts to resolve conflict fail. You'll Learn: 1) The simplest way to stop conflict from overwhelming you 2) How to untangle the complex web of recurring conflict 3) The smartest thing ...
02.27.2020 549: Who Gets Raises and Promotions? Rick Gillis Reveals the Metric that Predicts our Fate. Rick Gillis shares how knowing and improving your “quotient” can help you get raises and promotions at work. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The factor that determines your compensation at work. 2) How to speak up for your work to ...
02.24.2020 548: How to Get Your Points Across Clearly with Davina Stanley Davina Stanley shares expert strategies for communicating with greater clarity. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why so many business presentations miss the mark. 2) The three-step “So what?” strategy. 3) The seven storyline patterns and when to use them. Subscribe ...
02.20.2020 547: Finding Greater Success and Fulfillment with an Infinite Mindset with Simon Sinek Simon Sinek discusses the crucial pivot in thinking that professionals need to thrive in their careers. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) What most professionals get wrong about work. 2) The five key practices for thriving in an infinite game. 3) ...
02.17.2020 546: Choosing Better Words for Better Leadership with David Marquet Former nuclear submarine commander David Marquet shares how subtle language changes can make a huge impact. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How language impacts your leadership. 2) How to use dissent in the workplace to your advantage. 3) How we’re ...
02.13.2020 545: What High-Performers Do Differently with Alan Stein Jr. Alan Stein Jr. discusses the fundamental habits and mindsets that separate the best from the rest. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The universal skill every professional needs. 2) The secret to making remarkable change last. 3) A powerful mantra to ...
02.10.2020 544: How to Build Exceptional Influence in a Noisy Digital Age with Richard Medcalf Richard Medcalf shares strategies to grow your influence despite the noise and overwhelm of the digital world. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The language that gets people to listen to you. 2) The two ways of effectively relating with anyone. ...
02.06.2020 543: How to Build Skills Faster and Improve Mental Performance with Britt Andreatta Britt Andreatta shares neuroscience insights for boosting your learning, memory, and creativity. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to make your learning stick. 2) The striking benefits of boredom. 3) How to deal with information overwhelm. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep543 ...
02.03.2020 542: How to Turn Your Adversity into Advantage with Laura Huang Harvard professor and author Laura Huang shares how to build your edge and be perceived positively. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why the myth of hard work is so dangerous. 2) How unfair perceptions can quietly limit your career–and what ...
01.31.2020 541: Increasing Your Contribution and Fulfillment at Work with Tom Rath Tom Rath discusses how to find greater meaning in your job. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to find your unique style of contribution. 2) Two easy ways to recharge your energy. 3) A powerful way to make any job ...
01.29.2020 540: Making Recruitment Work for You with Atta Tarki Atta Tarki sheds light on the crucial practices that improve the hiring process on both sides of the recruiting table. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The strongest predictor of job performance. 2) What makes an interview answer excellent vs. terrible. ...
01.27.2020 539: Preparing for the Future of Leadership with Jacob Morgan Jacob Morgan discusses what professionals need to succeed in future workplaces. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How professionals must change in the future. 2) The five skills of future leaders. 3) The surprising weakness of present-day leaders. Subscribe or visit ...
01.24.2020 538: How to Size People Up and Predict Behavior to Build Better Relationships with Robin Dreeke Former FBI agent Robin Dreeke shares how sizing people up can help you build trusting, strong relationships at work. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The overlooked activities that build healthy work relationships. 2) The six fundamental principles of trust. 3) ...
01.22.2020 537: How to Develop and Multiply Leaders with John C. Maxwell John C. Maxwell shares powerful wisdom on how to develop and transform budding leaders. — YOU'LL LEARN— 1) Three simple questions that encourage growth. 2) Why training programs don’t work--and what does. 3) What the most beloved leaders do differently. ...
01.20.2020 536: How to Listen and Be Heard with Julian Treasure Julian Treasure shares tactics and techniques that greatly improve how you communicate. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) A crucial question for more powerful listening and speaking. 2) The two biggest roadblocks to effective communication. 3) How to make your voice ...
01.17.2020 535: How to Conquer Doubt and Pursue New Career Opportunities with Nicolle Merrill Nicolle Merrill shares practical tips for changing careers--and beating the doubt that comes with it. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why it’s OK to not have it figured out. 2) Powerful, clarifying questions for charting a new career path. 3) ...
01.15.2020 534: Moving from Top Performer to Excellent Leader with Ryan Hawk (Host of the Learning Leader Show) Ryan Hawk shares how to transition from individual contributor to team leader. —YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why top performers often struggle as new managers. 2) What most managers fail to prepare for. 3) Powerful ways to build your team’s trust. ...
01.13.2020 533: How to Identify and Eliminate Friction with Roger Dooley Roger Dooley talks about how eliminating friction at work can lead to better productivity. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The cardinal rule of friction. 2) How to reduce the friction of meetings. 3) How mistrust creates friction. Subscribe or visit ...
01.10.2020 532: Achieving More through Smart Energy Management with Molly Fletcher Molly Fletcher explains how to expertly manage your energy to accomplish your best work. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The key to better energy management. 2) Smart ways to beat burn out. 3) Why self-care shouldn’t make you feel guilty. ...
01.06.2020 530: How to Organize Your Time and Your Life with Julie Morgenstern Organizing guru Julie Morgenstern discusses how to manage your time for greater productivity. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) A foolproof approach to managing your time. 2) Two powerful questions to get a grip on your time. 3) How to keep ...
01.03.2020 529: Finding Greater Success and Fulfillment with Dr. Daphne Scott Dr. Daphne Scott debunks harmful myths to explain how to build a healthy relationship with success.
12.23.2019 528: Building High-Performing Teams through Psychological Safety with Aaron Levy Aaron Levy discusses how to encourage your team to give and receive more honest feedback. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The deciding factor of high-performing teams. 2) How to make feedback less intimidating. 3) Four ground rules that allow teams ...
12.17.2019 525: Delivering Presentations with Presence and Confidence with Christine Clapp Christine Clapp shares best practices for preparing and delivering engaging presentations. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The most common mistake in presentation preparation. 2) The five S’s of confident speakers. 3) How to eliminate filler words. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep525 ...

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