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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Sep 11, 2025 • 34min
1092: Transforming Stress into Your Superpower with Dr. Rebecca Heiss
Dr. Rebecca Heiss is a stress expert known for her transformative research, aimed at turning fears into fuel. She discusses how stress can fuel meaning and purpose, sharing her T-minus 3 Technique for harnessing stress effectively. Listeners will learn about the surprising benefits of a positive stress mindset, strategies for personal empowerment, and how reframing stress can lead to personal growth. Notably, she shares insights from a milkshake study that highlights the intriguing connection between perception and physiological responses.
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Sep 8, 2025 • 38min
1091: How to Persuade and Motivate Action through Compelling Data Stories with Mike Cisneros
Mike Cisneros, an award-winning data visualization specialist and co-author of 'Storytelling with Data,' discusses how to transform data into persuasive narratives. He emphasizes the pitfalls of complex visuals and the necessity of clarity in driving decision-making. Listeners learn that simply analyzing data isn't enough and discover strategies for crafting compelling stories that resonate. By blending analytics with storytelling, Mike reveals how to effectively motivate action and enhance communication within organizations.
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Sep 4, 2025 • 46min
1090: How to Get Recruiters to Compete for You with Madeline Mann
Madeline Mann, an HR and recruiting leader and founder of Self Made Millennial, reveals expert strategies for job seekers. She discusses the common resume mistake that even high achievers make and shares a simple tweak to attract more job opportunities. Interview hacks that elevate your presence as an expert are also highlighted. Mann emphasizes the power of proactive job hunting and innovative strategies to create competition among recruiters, empowering listeners to transform their job search into an exciting journey.
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Sep 1, 2025 • 37min
1089: Mastering New Skills and Information Overload through Lean Learning with Pat Flynn
Pat Flynn, a digital entrepreneurship guru and father from San Diego, shares his insights on effective learning. He emphasizes the power of lean learning—acquiring knowledge just-in-time to combat information overload. His approach encourages breaking tasks into manageable steps for personal growth. Pat highlights joyful learning and 'micro mastery' for skill development, and reveals how teaching others can deepen your own understanding. Plus, he reflects on the emotional aspect of letting go of possessions and the importance of mindful management.
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Aug 28, 2025 • 45min
1088: How to Build Higher Performing Teams with Emotional Intelligence with Vanessa Druskat
In this insightful discussion, Vanessa Druskat, an expert in leadership and team performance, shares her expertise on unlocking team potential through emotional intelligence. She emphasizes that individual star performers alone don’t guarantee success; instead, collaborative norms hold the key. Vanessa offers practical strategies for leaders, including the importance of managing emotions in communication and fostering a supportive team environment. Discover how understanding team dynamics can enhance performance and lead to greater collaboration.
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Aug 25, 2025 • 39min
1087: How Neurodivergent Professionals Thrive at Work with Shea Belsky
Shea Belsky, an autistic self-advocate and Tech Lead II at HubSpot, shares his insights on thriving in the workplace as a neurodivergent professional. He discusses the unique strengths and challenges faced by autistic individuals and the significance of fostering psychological safety. Shea emphasizes the importance of accommodations and open dialogues about neurodiversity. Listeners learn practical strategies, from creating user manuals to embracing special interests as superpowers, to create an inclusive and supportive work environment.
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Aug 21, 2025 • 40min
1086: How to Unlock Personal Power and Deep Confidence with Chris Lipp
Chris Lipp, an author and professor at Tulane University, shares invaluable insights on confidence and personal power. He discusses how to eliminate self-consciousness and introduces a quick ritual to boost your power in just five minutes. Lipp emphasizes the importance of effective communication and articulating core values for career advancement. He also urges listeners to adopt a provider mentality at work and stay true to their personal values to enhance self-confidence and resilience against criticism.
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Aug 18, 2025 • 37min
1085: How to Find More Fun at Work Every Day with Bree Groff
Bree Groff, a workplace culture expert and author of *Today Was Fun: A Book About Work (Seriously)*, shares insightful strategies for introducing fun into your daily work routine. She discusses the essential mindset shifts needed to foster joy at work and introduces a simple 5-minute team practice that boosts engagement. Bree emphasizes the importance of micro-joys and personal connections to combat burnout and enhance satisfaction, urging listeners to reimagine workplace dynamics for a more vibrant culture.
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Aug 13, 2025 • 38min
1084: How to Navigate Change and Encourage Innovation with Jeff DeGraff
Jeff DeGraff, known as the “Dean of Innovation,” is a professor at the University of Michigan, advising global leaders on change. He reveals why facts don’t change minds, focusing instead on how experiences shape our perspectives. Jeff highlights the importance of constructive conflict and shares insights on navigating overwhelming choices. He advocates for simple experimentation, illustrating how small-scale trials can drive innovation. Ultimately, he stresses the necessity of an agile mindset to embrace ambiguity in a rapidly evolving world.
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Aug 11, 2025 • 47min
1083: How Tiny Actions Inspire Others through Mattering with Zach Mercurio
Zach Mercurio, a researcher and speaker on purposeful leadership, delves into the crucial concept of 'mattering' and its impact on workplace engagement. He discusses the root causes of disengagement and offers strategies for leaders to help others feel valued in just 30 seconds. Through personal anecdotes, Zach illustrates the transformative power of small acknowledgments and compassionate interactions in fostering motivation and meaningful connections. He emphasizes that even minor gestures can significantly enhance team dynamics and overall well-being.
