How to Be Awesome at Your Job

How to be Awesome at Your Job
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Get more fun, wins, meaning, and money from your job! With 25,000,000 downloads and mentions in The New York Times, Forbes, and Linkedin Learning. 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. 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!

  1. 19h ago

    1169: Tapping into the Transformative Power of Sabbaticals with DJ DiDonna

    DJ DiDonna makes the case for why taking more extended time off helps professionals get further in their careers–and shares tricks for actually snagging that time.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to convince your boss to let you take a sabbatical  2) How sabbaticals act as “regret insurance” 3) How to plan a truly fulfilling sabbatical Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1169 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT DJ —  DJ DiDonna is a senior lecturer of business administration at Harvard Business School, where he teaches MBA courses on entrepreneurship and building meaningful professional and personal lives. He has spent his career translating social science research into real-world tools for positive change. In 2019, DiDonna founded The Sabbatical Project to define, explore, and research the role of sabbaticals in modern life. He has helped organizations around the world—from nonprofits to Fortune 50 companies—design and implement sabbatical policies. His work has been featured in The Atlantic, Harvard Business Review, Time, Fast Company, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. Previously, DiDonna cofounded EFL Global, a fintech company that enabled more than $2 billion in capital to underbanked businesses and individuals across twenty countries before its acquisition in 2018. DiDonna earned his MBA from Harvard Business School. On his sabbatical, DiDonna walked nine hundred miles on pilgrimage in Shikoku, Japan, helped lead the Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities at his undergraduate alma mater, Notre Dame, and unskillfully remodeled his kitchen. Outside work, you can find him plotting how to be in the Big Outdoors. • Book: Big Time Off: The Transformative Power of Sabbaticals and How to Take One by DJ DiDonna • LinkedIn: DJ DiDonna • Website: TheSabbaticalProject.org • Website: djdidonna.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Tool: Voice Dream Reader • Book: The Three-Body Problem (The Three-Body Problem Series, 1) by Cixin Liu • Book: Working Identity: Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing Your Career by Herminia Ibarra — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Shopify. Sign up for your free trial at Shopify.com/awesomepod • Monarch. Get 50% off your first year with code AWESOME at Monarch.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  2. 3d ago

    1168: How to Thrive When You Don’t Know What’s Next with Simone Stolzoff

    Simone Stolzoff shows you that it’s possible to turn uncertainty into your advantage. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to build your uncertainty tolerance   2) What to ask when you face indecision 3) Why curiosity is the antidote to fear Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1168 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT SIMONE —  Simone Stolzoff is an author and journalist who explores big questions about work, meaning, and identity. A former design lead at the global innovation firm IDEO, he is the author of two books: The Good Enough Job and How To Not Know. His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and on the TED stage. He lives in San Francisco with his wife and son. • Book: How to Not Know: The Value of Uncertainty in a World that Demands Answers • Book: The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work • Book site: HowToNotKnow.com • Substack: The Article Book Club • Website: SimoneStolzoff.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Tool: Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale (IUS) • Study: World Uncertainty Index • Study: "Is the Pain Worth the Gain? The Advantages and Liabilities of Agreeing With Socially Distinct Newcomers" by Katherine W. Phillips, Katie A. Liljenquist, and Margaret A. Neale • Study: "Increasing intolerance of uncertainty over time: the potential influence of increasing connectivity" by R Nicholas Carleton, Gabrielle Desgagné, Rachel Krakauer, and Ryan Y. Hong • Figure: Annie Duke • Book: Flex Your Feelings: Train Your Brain to Develop the 7 Traits of Emotional Fitness by Dr. Emily Anhalt • Book: London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family's Search for Truth by Patrick Radden Keefe • Book: The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Shopify. Sign up for your free trial at Shopify.com/awesomepod • Monarch. Get 50% off your first year with code AWESOME at Monarch.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  3. Jul 16

    1167: Mastering the Three Elements of Charisma with Olivia Fox Cabane

    Olivia Fox Cabane reveals the behaviors and practices that help develop your personal charisma. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The number one myth surrounding charisma 2) How to amplify your presence in just a few seconds 3) The master key to looking and feeling more powerful Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1167 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT IAN —  Olivia Fox Cabane is a leading authority on the science of charisma and the bestselling author of The Charisma Myth and The Net And The Butterfly, translated into 36 languages.  Formerly Director of Innovative Leadership for Stanford StartX, she has lectured on charisma, leadership, and innovation at Harvard, Yale, MIT, the Marine War College, and the United Nations. As cofounder of the KindEarth.Tech Foundation, she supports foodtech companies advancing environmental sustainability.  Her clients include the leadership of Apple, Google, TikTok, Deloitte, UBS, and JP Morgan as well as founders of Airbnb, Brex, Paradigm, and Presight. She has been featured in The New York Times, The Economist, and The Wall Street Journal.  • Book: The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism • Meditation: The Charisma Myth Exercises: Metta • Website: AskOlivia.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Study: “Case Report: Women, Be Aware that Your Vocal Charisma can Dwindle in Remote Meetings” by Ingo Siegert and Oliver Niebuhr • Study: “Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes” by Jane M. Howell and Peter J. Frost • Study: “Predictors of leadership: The usual suspects and the suspect traits” by John Antonakis • Researcher: Dr. Oliver Niebuhr • Microphone: Maono HD300T • YouTube: Podcastage • Book: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini • Book: Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha by Tara Brach — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Shopify. Sign up for your free trial at Shopify.com/awesomepod • Monarch. Get 50% off your first year with code AWESOME at Monarch.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  4. Jul 13

    5th Year - 626: Mastering the 2-Hour Job Search That Generates Dream Interviews with Steve Dalton

    Steve Dalton details his systematic process for securing dream interviews. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to generate 40 target employers in 40 minutes 2) Three effective ways to reach out to potential advocates 3) The 6 crucial elements of the 75-word networking email Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep626 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT STEVE —  Steve Dalton is a senior career consultant and program director for Duke University’s full-time MBA program. He holds his own MBA from the same institution and a chemical engineering degree from Case Western Reserve.  Steve is also the founder of Contact2Colleague, a corporate training firm that helps organizations increase retention, drive sales, and develop internal expertise by teaching their employees to proactively and systematically build better professional relationships. • Book: The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster • Book: The Job Closer: Time-Saving Techniques for Acing Resumes, Interviews, Negotiations, and More • Website: 2HourJobSearch.com • Twitter: @Dalton_Steve • LinkedIn Group: The 2-Hour Job Search - Q&A Forum — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Tool: Hunter.io • Platform: Crunchbase • System: NAICS Code • Database: OneSource Business Browser • Study: "Do Informal Referrals Lead to Better Matches? Evidence from a Firm’s Employee Referral System" by Meta Brown, Elizabeth Setren, and Giorgio Topa • Book: The 4 Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat Loss, Incredible Sex and Becoming Superhuman by Timothy Ferris • Book: Predictably Irrational, Revised and Expanded Edition: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by Dan Ariely • Book: Awkward: The Science of Why We're Socially Awkward and Why That's Awesome by Ty Tashiro • Book: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Shopify. Sign up for your free trial at Shopify.com/awesomepod • Monarch. Get 50% off your first year with code AWESOME at Monarch.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  5. Jul 9

    1166: Making Moments More Meaningful with Dr. Ian Bogost

    Ian Bogost shares why everyday moments are the foundation of a gratifying life–at work and beyond. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why small moments matter so much 2) How dematerialization is hurting you–and what to do about it 3) Tiny upgrades that enhance every day Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1166 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT IAN —  Dr. Ian Bogost is a writer, designer, and scholar of media and technology. He is a contributing writer at The Atlantic, the Barbara and David Thomas Distinguished Professor and Assistant Vice Provost at Washington University in St. Louis, and a founding partner at Persuasive Games LLC. His latest book is The Small Stuff: How to Lead a More Gratifying Life. • Book: The Small Stuff: The Sensory Enchantment of Everyday Life • Website: SmallStuffBook.com • Website: Bogost.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: Mezzanine by Nicholson Baker • Past episode: 1133: The Philosophy of Scores: How to Measure What Truly Matters and Stop Playing Someone Else’s Game with C. Thi Nguyen — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Shopify. Sign up for your free trial at Shopify.com/awesomepod • Monarch. Get 50% off your first year with code AWESOME at Monarch.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  6. Jul 6

    4th Year - 480: How to Become Ridiculously Likable with Vanessa Van Edwards

    Researcher Vanessa Van Edwards explains what causes people to like one another and how to make great impressions. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Proven ways for making a fantastic first impression 2) What builds and what kills likability the fastest 3) Good and bad questions to ask during first meetings  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep480 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT VANESSA —  Vanessa Van Edwards is a behavioral investigator at her human behavior research lab, the Science of People. She is a professional people watcher—speaking, researching and cracking the code of interesting behavior hacks for audiences around the world. She is a columnist for Entrepreneur Magazine and the Huffington Post. Her popular courses on Creative Live and Udemy have over 120,000 enrolled students. She’s been featured on NPR, CNN, Forbes and USA Today, but more importantly, she’s addicted to sour patch kids, airplane coffee and puppies. • Book: “Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People” • Facial Expression Guide: ScienceOfPeople.com/face • TED Talk: You are contagious | TEDxLondon • Website: Science of People • YouTube: Vanessa Van Edwards — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: “Why Men Don’t Listen and Women Can’t Read Maps” by Barbara and Allan Pease • Researcher: Dr. Ekman • Term: Expectancy effect • Test: The Big Five Personality Test • Show: “Lie To Me” — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Shopify. Sign up for your free trial at Shopify.com/awesomepod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  7. Jul 2

    1165: How to Have Better Disagreements with Julia Minson

    Julia Minson reveals her strategies for making disagreements productive. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The HEAR framework for productive disagreements 2) The key to avoiding a stalemate in an argument 3) Simple phrases that communicate curiosity instead of judgment Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1165 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JULIA —  Julia Minson, from the Harvard Kennedy School, studies the psychology of disagreement and conflict. Her work focuses on how people can communicate across differences without conversations becoming hostile or unproductive. She’s the author of How to Disagree Better and studies “conversational receptiveness” — the language patterns that make people more open, collaborative, and willing to engage. • Book: How to Disagree Better • Website: DisagreeingBetter.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: The Everlasting by Alix Harrow • Past episode: 311: Communication Secrets from FBI Kidnapping Negotiator Chris Voss — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Shopify. Sign up for your free trial at Shopify.com/awesomepod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  8. Jun 29

    1164: How to Pace Yourself for Success and Long-Term Thriving with Elizabeth Svoboda

    Elizabeth Svoboda shares expert tactics for finding the right pace to sustain your energy for the long haul. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The subtle warning signs you’re overpacing 2) How to structure your day for maximum energy 3) How to streamline your day with selective mediocrity  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1164 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ELIZABETH —  Elizabeth Svoboda is an award-winning science writer and contributor to Scientific American, Discover, The Boston Globe, The New York Times, and other publications. Elizabeth is a winner of the Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award for Young Science Writers, and her work has been anthologized in the Best American Science and Nature Writing series. She lives in San Jose, California, with her husband and young sons. • Book: The Art of Pacing: A Guide to Balancing Short-Term Demands with Long-Term Thriving • Instagram: svobodster • Website: ElizabethSvoboda.com • Newsletter: “The Art of Pacing” — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Technique: Resonance frequency breathing • App: Elite HRV • Study: “Long-term follow-up of residual symptoms in patients treated for stress-related exhaustion” by Kristina Glise, Lilian Wiegner, and Ingibjörg H. Jonsdottir • Instagram: Dr. Whitney Casares • Book: Etty Hillesum: An Interrupted Life the Diaries, 1941-1943 and Letters from Westerbork by Etty Hillesum • Past episode: 014: Emotional Mastery with Dr. Marcia Reynolds • Past episode: 1005: How to Feel Energized Every Day with Dr. Michael Breus — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/awesomepod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Get more fun, wins, meaning, and money from your job! With 25,000,000 downloads and mentions in The New York Times, Forbes, and Linkedin Learning. 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. 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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    How to be Awesome at Your Job
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.2K
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    Clean
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    © © Optimality LLC
  • Show Website
    How to Be Awesome at Your Job

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