

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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Mar 20, 2025 • 35min
1042: Self-Improvement through Personality Change with Olga Khazan
Olga Khazan, a Staff writer for The Atlantic and author of "Me, But Better," dives into the fascinating world of personality change. She discusses the misconceptions around authenticity and how adapting behaviors can enhance mental health. The conversation reveals the Big Five personality traits and tools for self-evaluation, while mindfulness is highlighted as a key method for personal transformation. Olga shares practical steps to boost extroversion and emphasizes that personal identity can evolve at any stage of life, encouraging listeners to embrace their own growth.

Mar 17, 2025 • 37min
1041: How to Tell Compelling Stories and Build Brands with Alex Neist (CEO of Hostage Tape)
Join Alex Neist, the dynamic founder and CEO of Hostage Tape, as he reveals the secrets to compelling storytelling and brand building. He discusses why brands like Hostage Tape and Liquid Death create emotional connections with consumers. Learn the essential elements of inspiring stories and the potential pitfalls of crafting them. Discover how relatable narratives can transform professional interactions and strengthen brand identity, emphasizing that vulnerability can drive authenticity and trust.

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Mar 13, 2025 • 47min
1040: Building an Unstoppable Mindset with Alden Mills
Alden Mills, a former Navy SEAL and three-time bestselling author, shares his strategies for building an unstoppable mindset. He discusses how to conquer fear and master the mindset loop essential for resilience. Alden emphasizes the importance of shifting negativity into constructive energy and reframing obstacles. He offers insights on creating empowering beliefs and personalized mantras for motivation. Listeners learn effective techniques to master their emotions, fostering self-leadership and growth in any challenging situation.

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Mar 10, 2025 • 43min
1039: How to Stop Wasting Time on Email with Randall Dean
Randall Dean, known as The E-mail Sanity Expert®, is a time and email management guru with over 25 years of experience. He shares practical strategies for transforming your inbox into a productivity powerhouse. Discover the best time-saving investments for email management, how to prevent unread emails from overwhelming you, and effective keyboard shortcuts that can save hours. Learn to minimize distractions and take control of your correspondence, enhancing your overall productivity.

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Mar 6, 2025 • 38min
1038: Getting What You Need from Your Boss through Managing Up with Melody Wilding
Melody Wilding, a human behavior professor and author known for her insights in executive coaching, shares her expertise on managing up effectively. She emphasizes the importance of having crucial conversations with your boss to enhance your work life. Learn how to stand out with strategic communication, assert your needs, and navigate salary discussions by showcasing your future value. Wilding also discusses building strong professional relationships through proactive initiatives and owning your career growth.

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Mar 3, 2025 • 34min
1037: A Better Approach to Chasing Goals: Tiny Experiments with Anne-Laure Le Cunff
Anne-Laure Le Cunff, a former Googler and founder of Ness Labs, shares her insights on mindful productivity and systematic curiosity. She discusses the pitfalls of traditional goal-setting and the importance of embracing personal experimentation. Anne-Laure introduces the concept of tiny experiments, which promote joy and curiosity over rigid success metrics. She also highlights the 'arrival fallacy'—the misconception that happiness is solely tied to achieving goals—suggesting instead a focus on self-reflection and emotional regulation for meaningful fulfillment.

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Feb 27, 2025 • 43min
1036: Becoming a Happy High Achiever with Dr. Mary Anderson
Dr. Mary Anderson, a licensed psychologist and author known for her expertise in enhancing the well-being of high achievers, shares invaluable insights. She discusses why many high achievers struggle to enjoy their success and how to combat the cycle of negative self-talk. Dr. Anderson introduces the SELF care framework, emphasizing essential habits like Sleep, Exercise, Looking Forward, and Fuel. Additionally, she highlights the importance of self-compassion in achieving lasting happiness, encouraging listeners to embrace excellence over perfection.

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Feb 24, 2025 • 47min
1035: How to Create Stronger Connections by Disagreeing Better with Bob Bordone
Bob Bordone, a Senior Fellow at Harvard Law School and founder of The Cambridge Negotiation Institute, discusses the art of conflict resilience. He emphasizes how embracing tough conversations can strengthen relationships. Bordone reveals three simple steps to tackle conflicts effectively and explores the emotional dynamics that influence negotiations. He also introduces concepts like the Five Fs of conflict responses and the importance of honest dialogue, encouraging listeners to view disagreements as opportunities for growth.

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Feb 20, 2025 • 32min
1034: Simple Shifts that Form Exceptional Teams with Keith Ferrazzi
Keith Ferrazzi, an entrepreneur and global expert in high-performing teams, shares insights on elevating team performance through simple shifts. He discusses the importance of establishing a social contract for collaboration and transparency. Team members can enhance communication with fewer meetings and a focus on candor. Applying agile methodology and intentional habits can refine team dynamics and productivity. Ferrazzi also emphasizes the value of gratitude practices in fostering resilience and building strong relationships.

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Feb 17, 2025 • 24min
1033: How to Build Your Social Confidence with Susan Callender
Susan Callender, a success coach and founder of Social Confidence Pro, shares her transformative insights on building social confidence. She discusses six steps to overcome shyness and how to manage nervousness effectively. Listeners learn about the 'social priming system' for boosting communication skills and the importance of self-valuing in social interactions. Callender emphasizes gratitude and connection as key components in enhancing social presence, ultimately helping professionals step into the spotlight with charisma.