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. 2 DAYS AGO

    1109: How to Find Great Mentors and Build Your Legacy with Dr. Deborah Heiser

    Dr. Deborah Heiser discusses how and why to find mentors from all directions. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The fundamental human need that mentorship fulfills 2) Why most struggle to find mentors—and the simple fix 3) The unlikely places where you can find more mentors Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1109 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT DEBORAH —  Dr. Deborah Heiser (Ph.D.) is an applied developmental psychologist, the CEO/Founder of The Mentor Project, and author of The Mentorship Edge: Creating Maximum Impact Through Lateral and Hierarchical Mentoring. She is a TEDx speaker, member of Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches, Thinkers 50 Radar List, expert contributor to Psychology Today and is also an Adjunct Professor in the Psychology Department at SUNY Old Westbury. • Book: The Mentorship Edge: Creating Maximum Impact through Lateral and Hierarchical Mentoring • LinkedIn: Deborah Heiser • Substack: The Right Side of 40 • Website: DeborahHeiser.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: Madame Curie: A Biography by Eve Curie and Vincent Sheean — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    33 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    1108: How to Think, Act, and Achieve Like an “A-Player” with Rob Monson

    Rob Monson reveals how professionals can become A-players—and what leaders can do to retain them. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The hard truth many leaders don’t want to accept 2) What A-players do differently from the rest 3) The simple trick to get a day back every week Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1108 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ROB —  Rob Monson, founder of Tenfold Advisors, is Utah’s leading business growth coach. A Scaling Up and Metronomics coach, he helps mid-market CEOs install disciplined systems that transform people, strategy, execution, and cash. His clients have driven Utah’s most founder exits at a 7X EBITDA multiple, 10X profit gains, Inc. 5000 honors, and award-winning cultures. Formerly with Golf Channel and 1-800 Contacts, Rob now shares practical scaling insights as Tenfold Biz Coach on TikTok. • Tiktok: @rmonson12 • Website: TenfoldAdvisors.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Tool: Liz Wisemen Multipliers Assessment • Website: The Systems Thinker • Book: Topgrading: How Leading Companies Win by Hiring, Coaching, and Keeping the Best People, Revised and Updated Edition by Bradford Smart • Book: Who by Geoff Smart • Book: Mastering the Rockefeller Habits: What You Must Do to Increase the Value of Your Growing Firm by Vern Harnish • Book: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable, 20th Anniversary Edition by Patrick Lencioni • Book: The Captain Class: The Hidden Force That Creates the World's Greatest Teams by Sam Walker • Past episode: 030: Optimal Practices for Prioritizing, Hiring, and Relating with ghSMART’s Randy Street • Past episode: 552: The Foundational Principle that Separates Good Leaders from Bad Ones with Pat Lencioni • Past episode: 719: Liz Wiseman Reveals the Five Practices of Indispensable, High-Impact Players — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    38 min

  3. 3 NOV

    1107: How to Confront Your Inner Saboteurs with Shirzad Chamine

    Shirzad Chamine offers quick but powerful strategies to rewire your brain for better results. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why you can’t think your way out of stress 2) How to take command of your mind in just 10 seconds 3) How strengths become saboteurs Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1107 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT SHIRZAD —  Shirzad Chamine is the author of the New York Times bestselling Positive Intelligence. Shirzad has lectured on Positive Intelligence® at Stanford University and has trained faculty at Stanford and Yale business schools. Shirzad has been the CEO of the largest coach training organization in the world. A preeminent C-suite advisor, Shirzad has coached hundreds of CEOs and their executive teams. His background includes a BA in psychology, an MS in electrical engineering, and an MBA from Stanford. • Book: Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential AND HOW YOU CAN ACHIEVE YOURS • Free assessment: “Saboteur Assessment" • Website: PositiveIntelligence.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    40 min

  4. 30 OCT

    1106: How to Rewrite the Hidden Beliefs that Hold You Back with Muriel Wilkins

    Muriel Wilkins uncovers the hidden assumptions that dramatically shape how you work and live. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to spot when a belief has stopped serving you 2) The 7 key beliefs that hold you back 3) The key to reframing your mindset  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1106 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MURIEL —  Muriel M. Wilkins is the founder and CEO of the leadership advisory firm Paravis Partners. She is a sought-after, trusted adviser and executive coach to high-performing C-suite and senior executives who turn to her for help in navigating their most complex challenges with clarity and confidence. She is the coauthor of Own the Room: Discover Your Signature Voice to Master Your Leadership Presence and host of the award-winning podcast Coaching Real Leaders. She holds an undergraduate degree from Georgetown University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Learn more at murielwilkins.com. • Book: Leadership Unblocked: Break Through the Beliefs That Limit Your Potential • Instagram: @coachmurielwilkins • LinkedIn: Muriel Wilkins • Website: MurielWilkins.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Study: Carol Dweck on growth and long-term learning • Study: Alia Crum and Ellen Langer on mindset • Book: Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia and Bill Gifford • Book: The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    47 min

  5. 27 OCT

    1105: The Five Critical Roles of Every Winning Team with Mark Murphy

    Mark Murphy shares insights from his research on maximizing team effectiveness. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why you don’t want a team of all “team players” 2) The simple trick for more decisive teams 3) How to get your team to generate 3X more valuable ideas  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1105 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MARK —  Mark Murphy is a New York Times bestselling author, Senior Contributor to Forbes, and Founder of Leadership IQ, a research and training firm. His latest book is TEAM PLAYERS: The Five Critical Roles You Need to Build A Winning Team. Mark’s previous bestselling books include: Hiring for Attitude, Hundred Percenters, HARD Goals, Managing Narcissists, Blamers, Dramatics and more.  Mark leads one of the world’s largest databases of original leadership research, and his work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Fortune, Forbes, Bloomberg, BusinessWeek, Harvard Business Review, and U.S. News & World Report. He’s been a featured guest on programs including CBS News Sunday Morning, ABC’s 20/20, Fox Business News, CNN International and NPR. Some of his most well-known research studies include “Why New Hires Fail,” “Are SMART Goals Dumb?,” “Why CEO's Get Fired,” “High Performers Can Be Less Engaged,” and “Don’t Expect Layoff Survivors to Be Grateful.” Mark has conducted training for The United Nations, Harvard Business School, Microsoft, IBM, MasterCard, Merck, and thousands more. • Book: Team Players: The Five Critical Roles You Need to Build a Winning Team • Quiz: “Team Player Quiz: What Type Of Team Player Are You?" • Website: LeadershipIQ.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Study: “Studies in the Principles of Judgments and Attitudes: II. Determination of Judgments by Group and by Ego Standards” by S.E. Asch • Book: Escape from Freedom by Erich Fromm • Past episode: 256: Science-based Solutions for Delivering Tough Truth at Work with Mark Murphy — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    38 min

  6. 23 OCT

    1104: Exploring the Timeless Principles of Influence through a Christian Lens with Brian Ahearn

    Brian Ahearn shares his strategies for people looking to create ethical and meaningful change–both at work and at home. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How modern psychology and the Bible support each other 2) How to build instant rapport with anyone 3) 
The master key to cementing your authority Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1104 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT BRIAN —  Brian Ahearn is the Chief Influence Officer at Influence PEOPLE. An international trainer and consultant, he specializes in applying the science of influence in everyday situations. He is one of only a dozen individuals in the world who holds the Cialdini Method Certified Trainer designation.  Brian’s first book, Influence PEOPLE: Powerful Everyday Opportunities to Persuade that are Lasting and Ethical, was named one of the Top 100 Influence Books of All Time by BookAuthority. His LinkedIn courses have been viewed by more than 400,000 people around the world. • Book: Influenced from Above: Where Faith and Influence Meet • Book: The Influencer: Secrets to Success and Happiness • Book Email: BookLaunch@InfluencePeople.biz • LinkedIn: Brian Ahearn • Website: InfluencePeople.biz — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini • Book: Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior by Ori Brafman and Rom Brafman • Past episode: 664: Dr. Robert Cialdini on How to Persuade with the 7 Universal Principles of Influence — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    31 min

  7. 20 OCT

    1103: The Four Universal Patterns of Winning Innovation with JoAnn Garbin

    Former Microsoft leader JoAnn Garbin reveals the patterns and principles behind Microsoft’s biggest innovation wins. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) What most people overlook about innovation 2) The secret to getting executives on board 3) The four patterns responsible for Microsoft’s success Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1103 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JOANN —  JOANN GARBIN is a sustainability and technology entrepreneur with a 25-year track record of leading teams “from nothing to something to scale,” creating numerous innovative products and profitable businesses. During her tenure as Director of Innovation in Microsoft’s cloud business, she guided her team in developing billion-dollar opportunities, including the Regenerative Datacenter of the Future. In 2024, she founded Regenerous Labs, a collaboration committed to creating cross-sector transformations.  JoAnn is an active alumnus of Villanova University, where she studied mechanical engineering and philosophy. Her fresh eyes and thought leadership were instrumental in driving novel insights into The Insider’s Guide to Innovation at Microsoft. • Book: The Insider's Guide to Innovation at Microsoft • Book LinkedIn: The Insider's Guide to Innovation at Microsoft • Book Website: InnovationAtMicrosoft.com • LinkedIn: JoAnn Garbin • Website: JoAnnGarbin.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Website: Finding Mastery • LinkedIn: Dean Carignan • Book: Primal Intelligence: You Are Smarter Than You Know by Angus Fletcher • Book: Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson • Past episode: 447: What Innovators Do Differently with Hal Gregersen — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    42 min

  8. 16 OCT

    1102: How to be “Lucky” by Hacking Hidden Markets to Get More What You Want with Judd Kessler

    Judd Kessler discusses how to navigate the hidden markets that decide how scarce resources—like time and attention—get distributed. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why some people seem to score more coveted resources 2) The counterintuitive advantages of settling 3) An easy way to become the more appealing candidate Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1102 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JUDD —  Judd B. Kessler is the author of LUCKY BY DESIGN: The Hidden Economics You Need to Get More of What You Want and the inaugural Howard Marks Endowed Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. For his work on the hidden market of organ allocation, Kessler was named one of the “30 under 30” in Law and Policy by Forbes. He is an award-winning teacher as well as a sought-after speaker. • Book: Lucky by Design: The Hidden Economics You Need to Get More of What You Want • Book site: GetLuckyByDesign.com • LinkedIn: Judd Kessler • Website: JuddBKessler.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Study: “Propose with a rose? Signaling in internet dating markets” by Soohyung Lee and Muriel Niederle • Book: Basic Economics by Thomas Sowell • Book: Who Gets What — and Why: The New Economics of Matchmaking and Market Design by Alvin Roth • Past episode: 015: David Allen, The World’s Leading Authority on Productivity • Past episode: 482: David Allen Returns with the 10 Moves to Stress-Free Productivity • Past episode: 1090: How to Get Recruiters to Compete for You with Madeline Mann — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    43 min
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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 - 2025
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