How to Be Awesome at Your Job

How to be Awesome at Your Job
How to Be Awesome at Your Job

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. 16 HR AGO

    1007: The Overachiever’s Guide to Finding More Fulfillment at Work with Megan Hellerer

    Megan Hellerer reveals the simple shifts that make your career and life feel more meaningful.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why many overachievers feel underfulfilled  2) The mindset that leads to fit and fulfillment  3) The key questions to ask before any decision  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1007 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MEGAN —  Megan Hellerer is a career coach and the author of DIRECTIONAL LIVING: A Transformational Guide to Fulfillment in Work and Life. She has led hundreds of women, including Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, to transform their lives by transforming their careers. After checking all the traditional boxes of success—graduating at the top of her class from Stanford University and spending eight years as a Google executive—and still deeply unhappy, she quit her great-on-paper job with no plan. Now her mission is to provide others with the support and guidance that she needed when she herself was struggling. • Book: Directional Living: A Transformational Guide to Fulfillment in Work and Life  • Instagram: @meganhellerer  • Quiz: Are you an Underfulfilled Overachiever?  • Website: MeganHellerer.com  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Article: “U.S. Engagement Hits 11-Year Low” by Jim Harter  • Book: The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron  — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/beawesome  • Lingoda. Visit try.lingoda.com/Awesome and save up to 20% off your sign up fee! Plus, get an extra $25 off with the code AWESOME • Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    42 min
  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    1006: A Navy SEAL Shares the Hidden Attributes Enabling Optimal Performance with Rich Diviney

    Rich Diviney reveals the hidden drivers of optimal performance: attributes.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The crucial difference between skills and attributes  2) When your “weaknesses” are “strengths”  3) A neuroscience hack for focus and overcoming stress  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1006 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT RICH —  Rich Diviney developed his expertise in human performance during his over twenty-year career in the US Military, during which he completed more than thirteen deployments overseas and held multiple leadership positions. While serving as the officer in charge of selection, assessment, and training for a specialized Navy SEAL command, Diviney was intimately involved in an extremely elite SEAL selection process, which required pairing down a group of exceptional candidates to a small cadre of the most elite optimal performers. He also spearheaded the creation of a mental performance directorate that focused a strong emphasis on physical, mental, and emotional discipline to optimize individual and team performance, allowing operators to perform faster, longer, and more effectively in all environments—especially high-stress ones. • Assessment: The Attributes Assessment (AYJ listeners get a 15% discount with the code AWESOME15)  • Website: TheAttributes.com  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari  — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/beawesome  • Lingoda. Visit try.lingoda.com/Awesome and save up to 20% off your sign up fee! Plus, get an extra $25 off with the code AWESOME  • Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    37 min
  3. 24 OCT

    1005: How to Feel Energized Every Day with Dr. Michael Breus

    Dr. Michael Breus cuts through the noise and discusses the three most important wellness habits: sleeping, drinking, and breathing.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The top habit that leads to better sleep  2) Just how much water your body needs  3) What many get wrong about breathing  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1005 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MICHAEL —  Michael J. Breus, Ph.D.,is a double board-certified Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Sleep Specialist. He is one of only 168 psychologists in the world to have taken and passed the Sleep Medicine Boards without going to Medical School. He is also the founder of sleepdoctor.com. Dr. Breus is the author of four books with the newest book (2021) Energize! Go from dragging Ass to kicking it in 30 days, adds the concepts of Movement (not exercise), and Intermittent Fasting to his already famous Sleep Chronotypes. And it was recently named one of the top books of 2021 by The Today Show. In his 3rd book (2017) The Power of When, which is a groundbreaking biohacking book proving that there is a perfect time to do everything, based on your biological chronotype (early bird or night owl). Dr. Breus gives the reader the exact time to have sex, run, a mile, eat a cheeseburger, buy, sell, ask your boss for a raise and much more based on over 200 research studies. He is an expert resource for most major publications doing more than 400 interviews per year (Oprah, Dr. Oz, The Doctors, NY Times, Wall Street Journal, and more). Dr. Breus has been in private practice for 23 years and recently relocated to and was named the Top Sleep Doctor of Los Angeles by Reader’s Digest. • Book: Sleep Drink Breathe: Simple Daily Habits for Profound Long-Term Health (website)  • Quiz: ChronoQuiz.com  • Website: SleepDoctor.com  • YouTube channel: Sleep Doctor  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • App: SnoreLab  • Website: sleeplay.com  • Tool: Breather  • Book: Life Gives to the Giver by Joe Polish  • Book: Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems and Drawings by Shel Silverstein  • Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl  • Past episode: 063: The Optimal Time For Everything with Dr. Michael Breus  — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/beawesome  • Lingoda. Visit try.lingoda.com/Awesome and save up to 20% off your sign up fee! Plus, get an extra $25 off with the code AWESOME  • Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    45 min
  4. 21 OCT

    1004: Seth Godin on How to Maximize Your Impact and Deliver Work That Matters

    Seth Godin shares insightful stories and perspectives to help us think strategically and create meaningful change in a complex world.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The mindset that makes you indispensable  2) Why to embrace that you’re an impostor  3) Three questions to ask with every project  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1004 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT SETH —  Seth Godin is the author of 22 books that have been bestsellers around the world and have been translated into more than 35 languages. He’s also the founder of the altMBA and The Akimbo Workshops, online seminars that have transformed the work of thousands of people.  He writes about the post-industrial revolution, the way ideas spread, marketing, quitting, leadership and most of all, changing everything. You might be familiar with his books Linchpin, Tribes, The Dip and Purple Cow. His book, This Is Marketing, was an instant bestseller around the world. The newest book, The Practice, is out at the end of 2020 and is already a bestseller. His newest project is leading a worldwide group of volunteers creating The Carbon Almanac.  In addition to his writing and speaking, Seth has founded several companies, including Yoyodyne and Squidoo. His blog (which you can find by typing “seth” into Google) is one of the most popular in the world. His podcast is in the top 1% of all podcasts worldwide.  In 2018, he was inducted into the Marketing Hall of Fame. More than 20,000 people have taken the powerful Akimbo workshops he founded, including thealtMBA and The Marketing Seminar.  • Book: This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans (website)  • Book: The Practice: Shipping Creative Work  • Website: Seths.blog  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield  • Book: Dune by Frank Herbert  — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/beawesome  • Lingoda. Visit try.lingoda.com/Awesome and save up to 20% off your sign up fee! Plus, get an extra $25 off with the code AWESOME  • Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    41 min
  5. 17 OCT

    1003: How to Be Both Empathetic and Effective as a Leader with Maria Ross

    Maria Ross reveals how leaders can drive growth and improve performance without sacrificing empathy.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How everyone wins with more empathy  2) Why leaders struggle with accountability—and how to fix it  3) How to practice empathy without devolving into people-pleasing  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1003 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MARIA —  Maria Ross is a keynote speaker, author, strategist, and empathy advocate who believes cash flow, creativity and compassion are not mutually exclusive. She is the founder of Red Slice and advises organizations on how to leverage empathy to better engage and connect. Maria has authored multiple books, including her most recent, The Empathy Edge and hosts The Empathy Edge podcast. Maria’s forthcoming book, The Empathy Dilemma: How Successful Leaders Balance Performance, People, and Personal Boundaries arrives on shelves in September 2024. A dynamic speaker, Maria has delighted audiences at leading conferences and organizations such as TEDx, The 3% Conference, The New York Times Small Business Summit, and Salesforce and her insights have appeared in many media outlets, including MSNBC, NPR, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Newsweek, Huffington Post, and Thrive Global.  • Book: The Empathy Dilemma: How Successful Leaders Balance Performance, People, and Personal Boundaries  • Book: The Empathy Edge: Harnessing the Value of Compassion as an Engine for Success  • Podcast: The Empathy Edge  • Website: Red-Slice.com  • Instagram: @redslicemaria  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Study: 2024 State of Workplace Empathy Report  • Website: DoSomething.org  • Book: Unlocking Generational CODES: Understanding What Makes the Generations Tick and What Ticks Them OFF by Anna Liotta  • Book: Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink  • Past episode: 155: Managing Defensiveness for Stronger Collaborations with Jim Tamm  — THANK YOU, SPONSORS! —  • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/beawesome • Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    37 min
  6. 14 OCT

    1002: How to Inspire Great Performance and Increase Team Satisfaction with Anne Chow

    Anne Chow demonstrates how embracing inclusion enhances performance and transforms workplaces.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why busyness destroys opportunities  2) How inclusion boosts success  3) Why consensus is over-rated  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1002 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ANNE —  As the former CEO of AT&T Business, Anne Chow was the first woman and first woman of color to hold the position of CEO at AT&T in 2019, overseeing more than 35,000 employees who collectively served 3 million business customers worldwide during her time there. She is currently the Lead Director on the board of Franklin Covey, serves on the board of 3M and CSX, and teaches at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.  • Book: Lead Bigger: The Transformative Power of Inclusion  • Book: The Leader's Guide to Unconscious Bias: How To Reframe Bias, Cultivate Connection, and Create High-Performing Teams  • LinkedIn: Anne Chow  • Website: TheAnneChow.com  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton M. Christensen, James Allworth, Karen Dillon  • Study: Women in the Workplace by LeanIn.Org and McKinsey & Company — THANK YOU, SPONSORS! —  • Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order! • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/beawesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    42 min
  7. 10 OCT

    1001: Transforming Relationships by Overcoming Self-Deception with The Arbinger Institute’s Mitch Warner

    Mitch Warner reveals how we end up sabotaging ourselves and how you can overcome these obstacles to strengthen relationships and your leadership as a whole.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How “the box” limits your perspective and opportunities  2) The tell-tale signs self-deception  3) How to make people feel safe to share their perspectives  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1001 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MITCH —  Mitch Warner is a bestselling author and Arbinger managing partner with a background in healthcare and organizational turnaround. Mitch is the co-author of Arbinger’s latest bestseller, The Outward Mindset. He writes frequently on the practical effects of mindset at the individual and organizational levels as well as the role of leadership in transforming organizational culture and results. He is an expert on mindset and culture change, leadership, strategy, performance management, organizational turnaround, and conflict resolution. Mitch is a sought-after speaker to organizations across a range of industries, bringing his practical experience to bear for leaders of corporations, governments, and organizations across the globe. Specific clients include NASA, Citrix, Aflac, the U.S. Army and Air Force, the Treasury Executive Institute, and Intermountain Healthcare. Mitch carries his first-hand perspective as a proven leader into his speeches and facilitation, dynamically bringing Arbinger’s concepts and tools to life through his powerful stories and hands-on experience. His audiences leave inspired to improve and equipped with a practical roadmap to effect immediate change. • Book: Leadership and Self-Deception, Fourth Edition: The Secret to Transforming Relationships and Unleashing Results by The Arbinger Institute  • Website: Arbinger.com  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration by Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace  • Book: Insanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple's Success by Ken Segall  — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order! • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/beawesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    46 min
  8. 6 OCT

    1000th Episode Special!

    Pete and the team celebrate 1000 episodes with the help of some extra awesome guests! Thank you to all our listeners for making this special milestone possible 🥳🎉 We’re so glad to have you all, and we hope you continue to be enriched by the episodes to come! — EPISODES MENTIONED —993: How to Boost Your Focus by Streamlining Your Priorities with Marcey Rader534: Moving from Top Performer to Excellent Leader with Ryan Hawk479: How to Slash Anxiety and Keep Positivity Flowing with Anne Grady357: The Six Morning Habits of High Performers with Hal Elrod730: How Leaders Can Succeed by Mastering the Eight Paradoxes of Effective Leaders with Dr. Tim Elmore735: Cultivating the Mindset of Motivated and Successful People with Jim Cathcart709: The Eight Superpowers You Need to Thrive in Change with April Rinne718: How to Fearlessly Negotiate to Get More of What You Want with Dr. Victoria Medvec623: Mastering the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People in the 2020s with FranklinCovey’s Jennifer Colosimo013: Resonating through Authenticity with Dr. Todd Dewett859: How to Be a Leader–Instead of a Boss with Todd Dewett962: Marshall Goldsmith Giving Away All His Knowledge through AI504: Building a Gratitude Mindset to Increase Productivity with Karl Staib267: Managing Self-Doubt to Tackle Bigger Challenges with Tara Mohr890: The Five Laws to Asking for What You Want with Laura Fredricks951: The Three Sentences that Improve (almost) Every Conversation with Chris Fenning — THANK YOU, SPONSORS! —Jenni Kayne. Use the code AWESOME15 to get 15% off your order!LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/beawesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    56 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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