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 13, 2023 • 47min
915: How to Maximize the Power of Generational Diversity at Work with Dr. Tim Elmore
Dr. Tim Elmore, Founder and CEO of Growing Leaders, reveals the keys to transforming generational differences into opportunities for enhanced collaboration. They discuss interacting with each generation, turning conflict into harmony, and leveraging generational diversity as a competitive advantage at work. They also emphasize the importance of understanding and connecting with people from different generations for collaboration and personal growth.
12 snips
Nov 9, 2023 • 42min
914: Turning Awkwardness Into Your Greatest Asset with Henna Pryor
Henna Pryor, Workplace Performance Expert, Author, and Executive Coach, reframes awkwardness and shows how we can turn it into a superpower by embracing it. The podcast discusses the negative consequences of catering to others' expectations in the workplace, the importance of authenticity, and the impact of embracing awkward conversations around diversity and inclusion. It also explores how awkwardness can be seen as a strength, delves into the concept of cringe comedy and its effects, and provides strategies to transform awkwardness into a source of strength and power. Plus, it shares favorite quotes, books, tools, and habits related to embracing awkwardness for personal growth.
36 snips
Nov 6, 2023 • 42min
913: Upping your Influence with the Five Principles of Captivating Stories with Karen Eber
Karen Eber, author and leadership consultant, shares neuroscience insights on maximizing attention and impact in communication. She discusses the power of storytelling, transforming annoying experiences, and the five factory settings of the brain. Learn about crafting engaging stories in a professional setting and the significance of emotions in driving behavior.
9 snips
Nov 2, 2023 • 34min
912: Maximizing Your Impact by Leading with both Head and Heart with Dr. Kirstin Ferguson
Dr. Kirstin Ferguson, leadership expert and best-selling author, shares insights on modern leadership by blending head and heart. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, listening in meetings, and surrounding oneself with diverse opinions. The 'word to wisdom ratio' technique and learning from missteps are highlighted. The chapter also discusses the study on chess grandmasters, favorite tools and habits for success, and the key nugget of leadership: everyone is a leader.
8 snips
Oct 30, 2023 • 43min
911: Making Uncertainty your Friend with Maggie Jackson
Maggie Jackson, award-winning author, and journalist, discusses the power of uncertainty and how it enhances learning. She shares strategies for managing the fear of uncertainty and explores the benefits of embracing uncertainty for personal growth. The podcast also highlights the invigorating effects of cold weather swimming and the power of conflict and dissent in teamwork.
7 snips
Oct 26, 2023 • 42min
910: Mastering the Four Conversations that Transform all Your Interactions with Chuck Wisner
Chuck Wisner, president of Wisner Consulting, discusses the four universal types of conversation and how to maximize their effectiveness. Topics include overcoming limiting stories, improving collaboration, deconstructing narratives in business, examining unconscious standards, the value of worry in decision-making, and shifting mindsets for better conversations.
Oct 23, 2023 • 41min
909: How to Stay Engaged and Accomplish Your Hardest Tasks with Tracy Maylett and Tim Vandehey
Tracy Maylett and Tim Vandehey discuss the reasons for quitting before achieving goals. They explore the reflexive action of swiping, its impact on personal growth, and the negative effects of excessive social media use. They introduce the concept of 'the swipe' and stress the importance of setting expectations and overcoming challenges when starting new tasks.
5 snips
Oct 19, 2023 • 42min
908: How to Work Across Differences and Overcome Polarization with David Livermore
In this podcast, David Livermore, a social scientist and expert in cultural intelligence, discusses how to engage with people who hold opposing views. He explores the importance of understanding and navigating differences, improving cross-cultural communication, being open to different perspectives, developing cultural intelligence, and engaging with different viewpoints.
11 snips
Oct 16, 2023 • 50min
907: Building Unwavering Confidence with Paul Epstein
Former high-level executive for multiple NFL and NBA teams, Paul Epstein, shares master keys to building confidence and making better decisions faster. Topics include aligning head and heart in decision-making, the power of a microphone, and the importance of values in decision-making.
15 snips
Oct 12, 2023 • 47min
906: How to Optimize Your Workspace for Your Wellbeing with Dr. Esther Sternberg
Dr. Esther Sternberg discusses optimizing your workspace for wellbeing, including how your surroundings impact sleep and small changes in lighting and sound that improve your environment. She advises the Vatican and talks about her experiences meeting Pope Benedict. The importance of early morning sunlight for healthy sleep is discussed, along with integrating spirituality and wellbeing in the workplace. Tips for optimizing workspace and advocating for wellbeing are offered.
