How to Be Awesome at Your Job

How to be Awesome at Your Job
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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. 2D AGO

    1058: Getting Creative Breakthroughs and Turning Them Into Action with Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle

    Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle shares the tools and strategies for seeing the creative process through from start to finish. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to feel more confident taking risks   2) How to make creative blocks work in your favor  3) How to get the most out of AI for work  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1058 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ZORANA —  With more than 25 years as a scientist studying creativity, Zorana brings insights into the nature of the creative process, from the first decision to engage with new ideas to its culmination in creative performances and products. She is a scientist at Yale University, author, and speaker. Zorana's work has been featured in the Harvard Business Review, ArtNet, US News, Education Week, Science Daily, El Pais, and others, and she is a regular contributor to Psychology Today and Creativity Post. • Book: The Creativity Choice: The Science of Making Decisions to Turn Ideas into Action  • Website: Zorana-Ivcevic-Pringle.com  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Study: “Discovery-oriented behavior and the originality of creative products: A study with artists.” by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and Jacob Getzels  • Study: “When do startups scale? Large-scale evidence from job postings” by Saerom (Ronnie) Lee and J. Daniel Kim  • Study: The power of the ‘be creative’ instruction: A meta-analytical evaluation” by Xing Wei, Wangbing Shen, Haiying Long, Fang Lu  • Book: The Courage to Create by Rollo May  — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    36 min

  2. 5D AGO

    1057: How to Improve Your Next Conversation with Jefferson Fisher

    Jefferson Fisher shares his three-part communication system for handling difficult conversations with ease. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The best first word to use   2) How to set boundaries people will respect  3) Two tricks for handling disagreements  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1057 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JEFFERSON —  Jefferson Fisher is a trial lawyer, writer, and speaker whose work to help people communicate during life’s everyday arguments and conversations, with his practical videos and authentic presence, has gained millions of followers around the world, including celebrities and global leaders. He is a sought-after speaker on communication at Fortune 500 companies and governmental agencies, and hundreds of thousands of people subscribe to his actionable email newsletter and podcast.  Fisher is a Texas board-certified personal injury attorney and the founder of Fisher Firm, where he helps people all over the United States connect to trusted legal services. He lives with his wife and two children near Beaumont, Texas. • Book: The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More  • Website: JeffersonFisher.com • Instagram: jefferson_fisher  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin  • Tool: Tonal — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    32 min

  3. MAY 8

    1056: Winning the Mental Game of Leadership with Sébastien Page

    Sébastien Page explores how great leaders navigate failure, conflict, pressure, and purpose. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How agreeableness holds you back   2) How to know whether a goal is still worth pursuing  3) How to make stress work for you  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1056 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT SÉBASTIEN —  Sébastien Page is Head of Global Multi-Asset and Chief Investment Officer at T. Rowe Price. He has more than two decades of leadership experience and has done extensive research on positive, sports, and personality psychology. He currently oversees a team of investment professionals actively managing over $500 billion in Assets Under Management.  Page has written two finance books: Beyond Diversification: What Every Investor Needs to Know, and the co-authored Factor Investing and Asset Allocation, and he has won six annual research-paper awards: two from The Financial Analysts Journal and four from The Journal of Portfolio Management. He appears regularly on CNBC and Bloomberg TV, and in 2022 was named a Top Voice in Finance by LinkedIn. He has been quoted extensively in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Barron’s. His latest book, The Psychology of Leadership, is on sale now from Harriman House. Page lives in Maryland with his wife and kids. • Book: The Psychology of Leadership: Timeless principles to improve your management of individuals, teams… and yourself!  • LinkedIn: Sébastien Page • Website: PsychologyofLeadership.net  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins  • Book: Never Finished: Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within by David Goggins  • Book: Open: An Autobiography by Andre Agassi  • Book: Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away by Annie Duke  • Book: The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier  • Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey  • Past episode: 727: How to Start Something New and See it Through with Michael Bungay Stanier — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome 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. MAY 5

    1055: The One-Minute Trick to Defeating Procrastination with Dave Crenshaw

    Dave Crenshaw discusses how to find the energy to tackle your goals–when you really don’t feel like it.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to overcome procrastination in one minute  2) The five costs of multitasking  3) Why to pick a terrible stopping point  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1055 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT DAVE —  Dave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed tens of millions of times. His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which is The Myth of Multitasking—a time management bestseller. As an author, speaker, and online instructor, Dave has transformed the lives and careers of millions around the world. • Book: The Power of Having Fun: How Meaningful Breaks Help You Get More Done  • Course: “Success Stories with Dave Crenshaw”  • Course: “Time Management Fundamentals”  • LinkedIn: Dave Crenshaw (Dave’s video post)  • Website: DaveCrenshaw.com  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Researcher: Dr. David Strayer  • Book: "Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide" by John Cleese  • Past episode: 1010: Getting the Most Out of Generative AI at Work with Jeremy Utley — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    29 min

  5. MAY 1

    1054: Maximizing Your Pipelines and Funnels of Opportunity with Kara Smith Brown

    Kara Smith Brown shares principles from her storied B2B sales career that help every professional make the most of their opportunities.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How and why to think of your career like a funnel  2) Why “maybes” are more dangerous than “no’s”  3) How to develop and share a unique point of view that gets you noticed  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1054 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT KARA —  Kara Smith Brown, LeadCoverage CEO and Founder, is a recognized supply chain, logistics, and technology thought leader. Her book, The Revenue Engine: Fueling a B2B High Octane Pipeline, is an Amazon Bestseller and offers readers effective revenue-generating strategies. Kara is a thought leader in the supply chain and go to market industries. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and two daughters. • Book: The Revenue Engine: Fueling a B2B High Octane Pipeline  • Website: KaraSmithBrown.com  • Website: LeadCoverage.com  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: Go for No! Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get There by Richard Fenton and Andrea Waltz   • Book: The Four Conversations: A New Model for Selling Expertise by Blair Enns  • Book: The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers―Straight Talk on the Challenges of Entrepreneurship by Ben Horowitz  • Past episode: 016: Going for No with Andrea Waltz • Tool: HubSpot  • Tool: Crystal Knows  — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    49 min

  6. APR 28

    1053: How to Create Win-Win Workplaces with Dr. Angela Jackson

    Dr. Angela Jackson reveals how practices that help employees thrive translate into enhanced business results.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) What’s really driving disengagement at work  2) How the social contract of work has changed  3) The best way to get your boss’ support  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1053 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ANGELA —  Dr. Angela Jackson, a Workplace Futurist and ESG expert, is at the forefront of reshaping the future of work. As a lecturer at Harvard University on leadership and organizational change and as the founder of Future Forward Strategies, a labor market intelligence and strategy firm, she collaborates with Fortune 500 companies, growth-stage startups, and policymakers, offering valuable research and insights into the ever-evolving landscape of work.  As a subject matter expert in the future of work and learning, Dr. Jackson is widely published in leading journals, including Fast Company, Fortune, Forbes, Newsweek, Harvard Business Review, and Stanford Social Innovation Review, and has spoken at numerous conferences, including the Economist, Wall Street Journal, and TED conferences. Her forthcoming book, The Win-Win Workplace: How Thriving Employees Drive Bottom-Line Success, releases on March 11, 2025.  • Book: "The Win-Win Workplace: How Thriving Employees Drive Bottom-Line Success" (website)  • Website: WinWinSummit.org, happening in Chicago on May 5-6, 2025  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Report: 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer  • Book: Outrageous Openness: Letting the Divine Take the Lead by Tosha Silver  • Past episode: 418: Separating Your Self-Worth from Your Productivity with Rahaf Harfoush 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. APR 24

    1052: Building Better Relationships through Radical Listening with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener

    Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener shares powerful insights on how to listen well and deepen your connections.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The hidden barriers to listening  2) Why we should interrupt more  3) The secret to handling disagreements better  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1052 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ROBERT —  Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is a researcher, author, and consultant with 75 peer-reviewed academic articles and has over 27,000 citations. His previous books include The Upside of Your Dark Side (New York Times Bestseller, 2014), and the 2007 PROSE Award winner, Happiness. He has presented keynotes to Lululemon, Deloitte, Humana, AARP, The World Bank, and others. In 2024, Thinkers50 named Robert one of the “50 Most Influential Executive Coaches in the World.” He lives in Portland, Oregon, where he enjoys drawing and rock climbing. • Book: Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection, with Christian van Nieuwerburgh • Website: IntentionalHappiness.com  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: Dracula by Bram Stoker • Book: They Ask You Answer: A Revolutionary Approach to Inbound Sales, Content Marketing, and Today's Digital Consumer by Marcus Sheridan  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    40 min

  8. APR 21

    1051: Channeling Optimism as a Superpower with Sumit Paul-Choudhury

    Sumit Paul-Choudhury shares the science behind optimism and why it gives people an advantage in the long term.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The case for optimism  2) How to train your brain to become an optimist  3) How to direct your optimism to where you need it most  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1051 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT SUMIT —  Sumit Paul-Choudhury writes, thinks, and dreams about science, technology, and the future. A former Editor-in-Chief of New Scientist, he trained as an astrophysicist, has worked as a financial journalist, and, at the London Business School, received a Sloan Fellowship in strategy and leadership. Currently, he devotes most of his time to his creative studio Alternity, which puts the ideas in this book into scientific and artistic practice. He lives and works in London. • Book: The Bright Side: How Optimists Change the World, and How You Can Be One  • LinkedIn: Sumit Paul-Choudhury  • Website: Alternity.com  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • App: Roam Research • Book: Candide by Voltaire  • Past episode: 992: How to Break Free from Cynicism and Reclaim Hope with Jamil Zaki  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    32 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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  • Creator
    How to be Awesome at Your Job
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    1.1K
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    Explicit
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    © © Optimality LLC
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    How to Be Awesome at Your Job

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