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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May 16, 2024 • 29min
962: Marshall Goldsmith Giving Away All His Knowledge through AI
Marshall Goldsmith introduces his AI innovation, MarshallGoldsmith.Ai, sharing insights on AI's strengths and limitations, considerations for AI bots, and the importance of human supervision in AI training. The discussion also covers effective questioning for behavioral coaching, comparisons between human and AI coaching, and the significance of active questions for personal growth.
5 snips
May 13, 2024 • 42min
961: How to Get Better at Anything Faster with Scott H. Young
Scott H. Young discusses the promise and pitfalls of copying pros, the See-Do-Feedback model of learning, and building the perfect environment for learning. He shares insights on effective learning strategies, the impact of collective learning, the concept of meta in success strategies, and accelerating skill development through feedback. Finally, he explores the 12 maxims of mastery and the power of writing for creativity and productivity.
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May 9, 2024 • 38min
960: Surfacing Hidden Wisdom for Huge Breakthroughs: A Masterclass in Asking with Jeff Wetzler
Jeff Wetzler shares insights on tapping into hidden wisdom through better asking. He discusses the mysteries of the unspoken, a five-step ask approach, and the importance of posing quality questions. The podcast explores the transformative impact of open dialogue for personal and professional growth, the value of curiosity in extracting wisdom, and strategies for effective communication and fostering trust.
20 snips
May 6, 2024 • 32min
959: Daniel Goleman on How to Master Your Attention, Stop Negativity, and Work Optimally
Daniel Goleman, famed emotional intelligence researcher, reveals tools for mastering attention and combating negativity. Topics include mindfulness practices for optimal focus, combating negative self-talk, enhancing productivity through emotional awareness, and the significance of genuine relaxation for rejuvenation.
5 snips
May 2, 2024 • 33min
958: The Five Essential Behaviors of Great Collaboration with Tricia Cerrone and Edward van Luinen
Tricia Cerrone and Edward van Luinen discuss the key behaviors for effective collaboration, emphasizing gratitude, overcoming insecurities, and embracing noble purpose. They highlight the impact of genuine teamwork on productivity, engagement, and leadership development.
4 snips
Apr 29, 2024 • 44min
957: How to Push Past Discomfort and Expand Your Comfort Zone with Dr. Marc Schoen
Dr. Marc Schoen talks about embracing discomfort to enhance performance, managing discomfort using techniques like breathing exercises and hypno meditation, exploring the impact of hypnosis on psychological and physical levels, and evaluating hypnosis for various scenarios such as reducing cigarette cravings and improving sleep.
21 snips
Apr 25, 2024 • 39min
956: How to Delegate Anything with Dave Kerpen
Dave Kerpen shares insights on overcoming delegation hangups, becoming a master delegator, and preventing burnout. Learn the 5 steps to effective delegation, a simple rule for delegating, and practical strategies for shifting mindset towards delegation and personal growth.
21 snips
Apr 22, 2024 • 43min
955: Mastering Emotion and Conversation Like a Top Hostage Negotiator with Scott Walker
Former hostage negotiator Scott Walker shares tips on mastering dialogue in high-stakes situations. Topics include emotional intelligence in negotiations, communication techniques like 'More Pies,' and mastering emotions for better conversations.
13 snips
Apr 18, 2024 • 1h 42min
954: Rewriting Your Source Code: How to Identify and Cure the 12 Patterns Holding You Back with Dr. Sam Rader
Dr. Sam Rader shares insights on identifying and curing 12 coping styles that hold us back. She discusses childhood development, building patience with annoying co-workers, rewriting source code for a healthier life, and the impact of coding patterns on personal growth and relationships.
Apr 15, 2024 • 45min
953: How to Transform Tension into Progress amid Tough Conversations with Todd Davis
Todd Davis, a seasoned consultant with over 35 years in human resources, shares invaluable wisdom on navigating tough conversations. He reveals how to ease discomfort during difficult discussions and outlines a three-step approach to transform tension into progress. Todd emphasizes the critical role of empathy in building stronger relationships at work, encouraging leaders to foster trust and collaboration. He also highlights the idea that meaningful connections often outweigh material success, urging listeners to prioritize relationships in their professional lives.
