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!
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Nov 10, 2025 • 33min
1109: How to Find Great Mentors and Build Your Legacy with Dr. Deborah Heiser
Dr. Deborah Heiser, an applied developmental psychologist and CEO of The Mentor Project, dispenses wisdom on mentorship's multifaceted nature. She highlights the core human need mentorship fulfills and offers advice on finding mentors in unexpected places. The conversation delves into the concept of lateral mentoring and the importance of small, specific requests to initiate mentorship. Deborah also discusses the generativity stage in midlife, emphasizing how and why individuals seek to give back, ultimately guiding listeners to build their own mentorship legacy.
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Nov 6, 2025 • 38min
1108: How to Think, Act, and Achieve Like an “A-Player” with Rob Monson
Rob Monson, the founder of Tenfold Advisors and a business growth coach, shares insights on how professionals can become A-players. He discusses the urgent need for leaders to remove C players to protect and retain top talent. Rob highlights universal traits of A-players, including effective time-blocking techniques that can reclaim valuable productivity. He also emphasizes systems thinking to address recurring issues in business operations and shares practical tips like delegating tasks to boost leadership capacity.
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Nov 3, 2025 • 40min
1107: How to Confront Your Inner Saboteurs with Shirzad Chamine
Shirzad Chamine, author of the bestselling book Positive Intelligence and a leadership coach, shares insights on overcoming inner saboteurs. He explains the fascinating Jedi vs. Darth Vader metaphor, revealing how our strengths can become our greatest weaknesses. Learn quick techniques to quiet negative thoughts in just 10 seconds and the importance of presence in leadership. Shirzad emphasizes how practicing mental fitness can rewire your brain, offering practical exercises to enhance awareness and emotional resilience.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 47min
1106: How to Rewrite the Hidden Beliefs that Hold You Back with Muriel Wilkins
Muriel Wilkins, founder and CEO of Paravis Partners and executive coach to C-suite leaders, dives into the hidden beliefs that hinder personal and professional growth. She identifies seven key limiting beliefs, such as the need to be involved in everything and the struggle to delegate. Muriel emphasizes the power of reframing thoughts, sharing a study demonstrating how mindset impacts health outcomes. Her three-step framework to uncover and reframe beliefs empowers listeners to take control of their experiences and improve their leadership presence.
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Oct 27, 2025 • 38min
1105: The Five Critical Roles of Every Winning Team with Mark Murphy
Mark Murphy, a leadership researcher and founder of Leadership IQ, dives into the dynamics of effective teams. He reveals why a balance of different roles trumps a squad of identical 'team players.' Discussion touches on the detrimental effects of enforced agreeableness that stifle innovative ideas. Murphy introduces five critical team roles and explains how leveraging these roles can enhance performance. He also shares insights on improving team brainstorming by encouraging individual pre-thought and how adaptable leadership can maintain team decisiveness.
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Oct 23, 2025 • 31min
1104: Exploring the Timeless Principles of Influence through a Christian Lens with Brian Ahearn
Brian Ahearn, Chief Influence Officer at Influence PEOPLE and author, dives into the intersection of influence and faith. He discusses timeless principles that apply in both secular and religious contexts, emphasizing the power of reciprocity and forgiveness. Ahearn shares tips on building instant rapport and fostering genuine relationships that go beyond transactions. He highlights the importance of unity and the ethical use of influence, urging listeners to act with integrity derived from personal values.
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Oct 20, 2025 • 42min
1103: The Four Universal Patterns of Winning Innovation with JoAnn Garbin
JoAnn Garbin, a former Director of Innovation at Microsoft and co-author of The Insider's Guide to Innovation at Microsoft, shares her insights on driving successful innovation. She emphasizes that true innovation is about execution rather than just inspiration. JoAnn identifies four key patterns that fueled Microsoft's success, discusses the importance of storytelling to engage stakeholders, and advocates for continuous innovation and building coalitions. Additionally, she provides practical advice on securing executive support and establishing daily habits for discovering new opportunities.
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Oct 16, 2025 • 43min
1102: How to be “Lucky” by Hacking Hidden Markets to Get More What You Want with Judd Kessler
Judd B. Kessler, a Wharton economist and author of *Lucky by Design*, guides listeners through the intriguing world of hidden markets. He explains how certain individuals consistently secure coveted resources by adapting their strategies. Discover the surprising benefits of settling for less and how to signal genuine interest when job hunting to boost your chances. Judd also critiques traditional first-come ticketing systems and offers innovative alternatives that foster fairness. Tune in for practical tips to navigate these unseen dynamics!
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Oct 13, 2025 • 39min
1101: Navigating the Four Seasons of Leadership with Carolyn Dewar
Carolyn Dewar, a senior partner at McKinsey & Company and author of 'A CEO for All Seasons,' shares invaluable insights from her work with top CEOs. She explores the surprising blind spots leaders often overlook and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness. Carolyn introduces the Four Seasons framework, highlighting how leaders can thrive through various phases of their careers. She discusses effective strategies for obtaining honest feedback, prioritizing major decisions, and preparing for succession, making her advice applicable to leaders at any level.
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Oct 9, 2025 • 42min
1100: How to Be Bold in the Face of Uncertainty (According to Science) with Dr. Ranjay Gulati
Dr. Ranjay Gulati, a Harvard Business School professor and author of 'Deep Purpose,' explores the science behind everyday courage. He delves into how to activate courageous actions during uncertainty and differentiates between instant and deliberate bravery through compelling examples. Ranjay introduces the critical 'Nine C's of Courage' and emphasizes the importance of personal narratives in shaping our responses to fear. He also shares practical techniques for building confidence and cultivating a culture of courage within teams.
