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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900: Six Mindsets For Thriv...

09.21.2023

Charles Conn shares how to be strategic and make breakthroughs when things are uncertain. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How talented people unknowingly self-sabotage. 2) The simple question that leads to clever breakthroughs. 3) How to communicate your ideas so ...

How to Be Awesome at Your Job episodes:

09.21.2023 900: Six Mindsets For Thriving in Uncertain Times with Charles Conn Charles Conn shares how to be strategic and make breakthroughs when things are uncertain. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How talented people unknowingly self-sabotage. 2) The simple question that leads to clever breakthroughs. 3) How to communicate your ideas so ...
09.18.2023 899: How to Speak Smarter When Put on the Spot with Matt Abrahams Matt Abrahams outlines six steps to improve your spontaneous speaking skills. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to feel more comfortable speaking on the spot. 2) Four tactics to keep speaking anxiety in check. 3) The easy formula for great ...
09.14.2023 898: How to Reduce Workplace Drama and Ego with Cy Wakeman Cy Wakeman discusses why engagement is overrated and what really drives results. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How your ego ruins 2.5 hours of each day. 2) Three questions for breaking free from your ego. 3) Why to stop saying ...
09.11.2023 897: Jon Acuff: The Three Steps to Achieving Any Goal Jon Acuff reveals why we often struggle to meet our goals—and shares practical advice for achieving results. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to make your loftiest goals more reachable. 2) The “right” amount of goals to pursue. 3) How ...
09.07.2023 896: Finding More Success and Joy in Everything You Do with Suneel Gupta Suneel Gupta shows how to find more joy and success every day by drawing from the wisdom of ancient Indian traditions. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The eight essential practices for daily success. 2) How to reset your energy in ...
08.31.2023 895: The Keys to Continual Growth and Improvement with Eduardo Briceño Eduardo Briceño reveals the fundamental factors that accelerate your growth and improvement. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How focusing on performance actually hurts results. 2) The one feedback method that always tells the truth. 3) The five key elements that ...
08.28.2023 894: The Three Keys to Retaining Your Best People with Joe Mull Joe Mull breaks down the fundamentals of why people leave their jobs then shares simple solutions to creating a happier, more committed workforce. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The true story behind the myth, “Nobody wants to work anymore.” 2) ...
08.24.2023 893: How to Help Your Team Beat Distraction and Unleash Their Productivity with Maura Thomas Maura Thomas shows you how to create a distraction-free work environment to make time for the tasks that matter most. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The underlying cause of derailed productivity. 2) How multitasking hurts your productivity and attention. 3) ...
08.21.2023 892: Tools for Thriving amid Change with Curtis Bateman Curtis Bateman shares simple tools that make uncertainty less frustrating and more rewarding. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The simple model that makes change predictable and actionable. 2) The critical first step to introducing any change initiative. 3) How to ...
08.17.2023 891: Finding Calm, Balance, and a Cure for Workaholism with Dr. Bryan Robinson Dr. Bryan Robinson shares the dangers of work addiction–and how you can recover from it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What workaholism is–and how you can tell if you have it. 2) The 10 C’s to help you find your ...
08.14.2023 890: The Five Laws to Asking for What You Want with Laura Fredricks Laura Fredricks shares battle-tested tips to confidently ask for what you want. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to respond to “I’ll think about it.” 2) Why you want to talk only 25% of the time. 3) Persuasion pitfalls to ...
08.10.2023 889: Deploying Your Unique Problem-Solving Strengths with Cheryl Strauss Einhorn Cheryl Einhorn provides tools to improve your decision-making skills. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The key to countering bias in decision-making. 2) The five Problem Solver Profiles–and which one you are. 3) How to work with different types of decision-makers. ...
08.07.2023 888: How to Get Results without Damaging Relationships with Dr. Nate Regier Dr. Nate Regier reveals his process for practicing compassionate accountability that builds relationships. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three switches for greater compassion every day. 2) A handy template for dealing with any conflict. 3) Why lowering standards doesn’t ...
08.03.2023 887: How to Navigate Conflict and Find Clarity with Marc Lesser Marc Lesser shows how to navigate difficult emotions and conversations to build thriving relationships. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why we shouldn’t be afraid of conflict. 2) The one question you need to ask when dealing with difficult people. 3) ...
07.31.2023 886: How to Become an Executive with Adam Bryant Adam Bryant shares powerful insights on how to get promoted and be successful as a leader. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What every aspiring leader should know about themselves. 2) How to get promoted without asking for a promotion. 3) ...
07.27.2023 885: How to Build the Mental Fitness and Resilience of a Champion with Greg Harden Legendary coach Greg Harden shares the secrets of his world-famous athletes for conquering fear, fatigue, anxiety, and self-doubt. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to master your response to any situation. 2) The secret to being a top performer. 3) ...
07.24.2023 884: How to Beat Distraction and Make Every Moment More Fulfilling with Dr. Cassie Holmes Cassie Holmes shares powerful strategies for finding more meaning and fulfillment from your hours. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why more time doesn’t make us more happy. 2) Two tricks to make drudgery feel more enjoyable. 3) How to keep ...
07.20.2023 883: How to Thrive in Uncertainty and Chaos with Dan Thurmon Dan Thurmon shares powerful tools to make chaos your ally. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to reframe the stresses of uncertainty. 2) How to break the patterns of negative self-talk. 3) The tiny language shifts that make a huge ...
07.17.2023 882: Setting your Future Self up for Success with Dr. Hal Hershfield Hal Hershfield discusses how to make–and stick with–better decisions to enrich your future self. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why you should build a relationship with your future self. 2) How to motivate yourself to do the hard things now. ...
07.13.2023 881: How to Find Focus, Fight Distraction, and Boost Your Attention Span with Dr. Gloria Mark Dr. Gloria Mark shares her science-based solutions for overcoming distractions and finding more flow. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The biggest hurdle for your attention span. 2) What drains your attention span tank–and how to refuel it. 3) How to ...
07.10.2023 880: How to Thrive and Succeed as a Middle Manager with Bill Schaninger Bill Schaninger explains why middle managers are critical to an organization’s success—and shares powerful principles for better leading. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why middle managers are often underappreciated 2) The number one thing middle managers should be doing 3) ...
07.06.2023 879: How to Restore Confidence Quickly with Selena Rezvani Selena Rezvani shares essential confidence-building habits to achieve your biggest goals. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three elements of unshakeable confidence. 2) How to effectively deal with your biggest insecurities. 3) The secret to talking to intimidating people. Subscribe ...
07.03.2023 Happy 4th of July! (2023) Happy 4th of July! In this special episode, Pete shares past episodes that help you declare independence at work:878: Saying No Masterfully to Reclaim your Life with Vanessa Patrick683: How to Break Free from Negative Self-talk and Chatter with Ethan ...
06.29.2023 878: Saying No Masterfully to Reclaim your Life with Vanessa Patrick Vanessa Patrick shares the science behind why we struggle to say no—and what you can do to get better at refusing. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three competencies of empowered refusal. 2) What to do when someone’s being pushy. ...
06.26.2023 877: Why Small Decisions Matter—and How to Make them Better with Richard Moran Richard Moran makes the compelling case for why we should take the small decisions in life more seriously. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) One word to purge from your vocabulary. 2) The simple trick that makes making decisions easier. 3) ...
06.22.2023 876: How to Present Like the Pros with Michael J. Gelb Michael J. Gelb shows you how to shape your message so that your audience—big or small, in person or virtual—will care about it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three questions you need to ask before every presentation. 2) How ...
06.19.2023 875: How to Unapologetically Ask for What You Want with Jenny Wood Jenny Wood discusses how to overcome self-doubt and fear to confidently chase after what you want. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to flip negativity into positivity with one word. 2) How always aiming to be the best harms you. ...
06.15.2023 874: The Five Questions that Build the Best Possible Relationships with Michael Bungay Stanier Michael Bungay Stanier reveals the simple secret to forging better relationships at work and in life. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The key factor that builds and ruins relationships. 2) The way to mend damaged relationships. 3) The simple question ...
06.12.2023 873: Dr. Steven Hayes on Building a More Resilient and Flexible Mind Steven Hayes discusses how our instincts mentally trap us—and shares powerful tools for liberating your mind. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The benefits of psychological flexibility—and how to develop it. 2) Why you need to put your mind on a ...
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 ...

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