The “Master of Disaster” Dr. Thom Mayer shares his most valuable lessons learned from leading during times of major crises.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The critical first step to leading well  2) The recipe for a great workplace culture  3) Why to suck down instead of up  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep998 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT THOM —  Dr. Thom Mayer is the Medical Director for the NFL Players Association, Executive Vice President of...

Pat Flynn and Matt Gartland share insights on impostor syndrome–and more–from their community of thousands of developing entrepreneurs. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The mindset shift that stops self-doubt 2) The three daily questions that build confidence 3) Why to seek more uncomfortable situations Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep997 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT PAT AND MATT —  Pat Flynn is a popular podcaster, author, and founder of several...

Tessa West shares her method for making the necessary changes that lead to greater job satisfaction.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How your body tells you when it’s time to change jobs  2) How to not be overwhelmed by the stresses at work  3) The hidden curriculum that helps you succeed at work  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep996 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT TESSA —  Tessa West is a Professor of Psychology at New York University and a leading expert...

Penny Zenker shares her secret for enhanced productivity, peak performance, and unstoppable focus: the Reset Moment.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How distractions lead to burnout  2) The sneaky secret behind your zapped energy levels  3) Why productivity shouldn’t be your focus  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep995 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT PENNY —  Penny Zenker (AKA “The Focusologist”) is a sought-after speaker, bestselling author, and former...

Google Innovation Lab founder Frederik Pferdt discusses how to nurture the qualities that make you future ready.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) What matters more for your future than tech  2) Why to say “Fantastic!” when things don’t work out  3) A handy trick to inspire better followthrough  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep994 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT FREDERIK —  As Google’s first Chief Innovation Evangelist, Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt helped shape one...

Marcey Rader helps us discover how to declutter work and life to make time for the things that truly matter.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) A key belief that pushes us to burn out  2) Top tips that make achieving your goals easier  3) The magic number of priorities to stay on track  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep993 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MARCEY —  Marcey Rader is an award-winning keynote speaker, trainer, coach, and author focused on...

We're just eight episodes away from our 1000th episode, and we want to celebrate it by celebrating YOU! For our 1000th episode, we're giving fifteen lucky listeners the chance to share their stories of how the podcast has inspired them. Plus, we're giving away $1000 worth of prizes! To join, send in a 3- to 5-minute recording or 400- to 800-word story that answers the question: “How has listening to How to be Awesome at Your Job helped me flourish at work?” Visit...

Jamil Zaki shows you that there’s much reason to hope–even for the most hardened cynics.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why hope equals success  2) Why to be skeptical of your own cynicism  3) How your gut instincts can lead you astray  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep992 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JAMIL —  Dr. Jamil Zaki is a professor of psychology at Stanford University and the Director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab. He trained at...

Andrew LaCivita discusses the most important career investment you can make: your skill development.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The biggest assumption that’s hurting your career  2) How to pinpoint what skills you need to develop  3) Three easy ways to build your confidence  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep991 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ANDREW —  Andrew LaCivita, a globally-renowned career and leadership coach, is the founder of the milewalk...

Jessica Chen discusses how to get noticed even if you’re not the loudest voice in the room.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The top misconception about career advancement  2) How to ensure your message always lands  3) The five elements that make your voice resonate  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep990 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JESSICA —  Jessica Chen is an Emmy-Award winner, top virtual keynote speaker, and CEO of Soulcast Media, a global business...

Dr. Mithu Storoni goes behind the science of how focus works to use your brain to its maximum capacity.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to identify and get into the best mental gear for your work  2) What to do when work gets either boring or overwhelming  3) The trick to resetting your brain  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep989 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MITHU —  Dr. Mithu Storoni is a University of Cambridge-trained physician, neuroscience...

Alison Fragale reveals the keys to improving others’ perceptions of you.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The critical missing piece for your advancement  2) Why your response to “How are you?” matters more than you think  3) The quickest way to get others to promote you  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep988 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ALISON —  Alison Fragale is the author of LIKEABLE BADASS: How Women Get the Success They Deserve and the Mary Farley...

Sam Owens breaks down his detailed process for confidently nailing job interviews–in 10 hours flat.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The biggest mistake people make in job interviews  2) How to craft your “power” answers for every question  3) The top do’s and don’ts of salary negotiation  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep987 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT SAM —  Sam Owens is the author of I HATE JOB INTERVIEWS and founder of Sam’s Career Talk where he...

Asheesh Advani discusses why the old rules of leadership no longer apply—and what to do differently today.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why our idea of achievement needs a rework  2) Why to befriend both older and younger people  3) An under-utilized tactic for dramatically accelerating your career learning  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep986 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ASHEESH —  Asheesh Advani is the CEO of JA (Junior Achievement) Worldwide, one...

Abby Medcalf discusses how to set firm boundaries and keep negativity from ruining your day.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) What most people get wrong about boundaries  2) How to stop others from hijacking your mood 3) A trick for dealing with people who are nasty to you Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep985 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ABBY —  Abby Medcalf is a Relationship Maven, psychologist, author, podcast host and Tedx speaker who has helped...

Matt Beane reveals how the quest to optimize productivity is harming our learning and growth–and what you can do about it.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The trillion-dollar problem with trying to optimize everything  2) How to modify ChatGPT to help you learn better  3) Three counterintuitive ways to learn better and faster  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep984 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MATT —  Matt Beane does field research on work involving robots...

Jodi Wellman shares how reflecting on our scarce remaining time of life helps us live free from regret. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why you need to befriend the Grim Reaper 2) How to feel “astonishingly alive” 3) How to break out of a rut Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep983 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JODI —  Jodi Wellman is a former corporate executive turned executive coach. She has a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of...

Deb Mashek reveals the critical factors that make workplace collaborations less painful and more productive.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The key ingredients of great collaboration  2) Why hiring good collaborators isn’t enough  3) The key questions to kickstart great collaborations  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep982 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT DEB —  Dr. Deb Mashek, PhD is an experienced business advisor, professor, higher education administrator,...

Fellow podcaster Kwame Christian giggles with Pete as he shares his insights and lessons learned on a novel notetaking approach.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to listen and understand audio at 3X speed  2) How notetaking improves your decision-making  3) How AI can make a fun soundtrack for your life  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep981 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT KWAME —  Kwame Christian is a best-selling author, business lawyer and CEO of the...

Scott Mautz shares powerful strategies to stay confident and in control when negativity strikes.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to wisely managed doubt–and confidence  2) The early warning signs of self-acceptance being degraded  3) The three-step solution to reset negative chatter  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep980 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT SCOTT —  Scott Mautz is a high-octane speaker expert at igniting peak performance and deep employee...

Retired Green Beret Scott Mann shares battle-tested strategies for motivating people in low-trust, high-stakes environments.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why storytelling is super powerful  2) The key shift that makes stories memorable 3) How to regulate emotions (both yours and others) Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep979 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT SCOTT —  Lt. Col. Scott Mann is a retired Green Beret with over twenty-two years of Army and Special...

Marie-Hélène Pelletier argues that resilience isn’t a trait and provides a customizable path to develop yours.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why no one should assume they’re resilient 2) How to design your Resilience Plan  3) The tiny actions that build big resilience  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep978 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MARIE-HÉLÈNE —  Throughout her career in business management and psychology, Dr. Pelletier has spearheaded the dialogue...

Dr. Barbara Kellerman explores the roots of bad leadership and offers strategic tips for challenging it.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Where leadership training falls short  2) The two core components of “bad” leadership  3) Four tips for standing up to bad leaders  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep977 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT BARBARA —  Barbara Kellerman was Founding Executive Director of the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy...

Elaine Lin Hering discusses why to stop censoring yourself at work—and how to strategically do that.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The massive costs of keeping quiet  2) The fundamental question that helps you speak up wisely  3) The subtle ways we silence others—and how to stop  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep976 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ELAINE —  Elaine Lin Hering works with organizations and individuals to build skills in communication,...