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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,

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00:46:14

1187: Knowing When to Speak Up versus Shut Up with...

How to Be Awesome at Your Job ·

2026/10/08

Vanessa Bohns shares a science-backed guide to deciding when speaking up is helpful and when silence is the better choice. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to be honest without being harsh2) The hidden trade-off between vulnerability and competence3) When it DOES hurt to askSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1187 for the full transcript!— ABOUT VANESSA — Vanessa Bohns is a social psychologist and professor of organizational behavior at Cornell University. She holds a PhD in psychology from Columbia

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00:43:35

1186: The Hidden Cost of Undersharing with Leslie John

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2026/10/05

Leslie John makes the compelling case for why we need to open up more in work and in life.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The surprising upsides to oversharing 2) The easiest and loveliest thing to overshare3) Why it’s a good sign when people cringeSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1186 for the full transcript!— ABOUT LESLIE — Leslie John is the James E. Burke Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. Her award-winning research appears in top academic journals and media, including

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00:35:13

1185: How to Reclaim Your 25th Hour by Getting Out of...

How to Be Awesome at Your Job ·

2026/10/01

Neal Schore shares expert strategies for reclaiming the time we don’t realize we give away. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The many ways we waste time without realizing it2) The 10-second trick that prevents time-wasting miscommunications3) How to feel more powerful in just five secondsSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1185 for the full transcript!— ABOUT NEAL — Neal Schore serves as chairman and advisor to several notable business leaders, boards, and companies across the United States. He also

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00:34:51

1184: How to Know When to Quit with Lindsay Crouse

How to Be Awesome at Your Job ·

2026/09/28

Lindsay Crouse reveals the surprising signs that your grit may be working against you. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How purposeless endurance keeps you stuck2) How small acts of quitting can make bigger decisions better3) Why we’re so afraid to quit–and how to get over it Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1184 for the full transcript!— ABOUT LINDSAY — Lindsay Crouse is an independent producer and journalist and author of The Case for Quitting: The Surprising Benefits of Opting Out. A 15-year veteran

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00:41:15

1183: Using Body Language to Strengthen Likability...

How to Be Awesome at Your Job ·

2026/09/24

Former FBI agent Joe Navarro reveals how to adjust your body language to connect better with those around you. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The small gestures that greatly impact your likability2) How to maintain appropriate distance and eye contact3) The one expression to avoid at all costsSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1183 for the full transcript, and catch the video episode on YouTube!— ABOUT JOE — Joe Navarro, MA, served as an FBI special agent in counterintelligence and counterterrorism for

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00:43:11

1182: Connecting More Powerfully in an AI-Driven...

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2026/09/21

Gina London discusses how to hone in on your presence and purpose to distinguish your communication. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The one communication skill AI still can’t replace or replicate 2) How to train your brain for more confidence3) The habits that undermine your credibility and presenceSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1182 for the full transcript! — ABOUT GINA — From Farmland, Indiana, to boardrooms around the world, Gina London has spent her career helping people find their voice

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00:37:57

1181: Finding the Hidden Networks that Multiply...

How to Be Awesome at Your Job ·

2026/09/17

Ethel Mickey reveals how the everyday relationships we foster, both in and out of work, shape who gets ahead.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why networking by the books leads to nowhere 2) Why certain “time-wasting” interactions are actually critical 3) The right and wrong ways to build visibility Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1181 for the full transcript! — ABOUT ETHEL — Ethel Mickey is a sociologist who studies why inequality persists in workplaces that claim to fix it. She is an assistant

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00:38:30

1180: How to Communicate Like a Pro in the Age of AI...

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2026/09/14

Matt Abrahams explains the pitfalls of outsourcing your communication to AI—and how you can use it to enhance your communication instead.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why polish is no longer an advantage—and what is 2) The many ways AI can hurt or help your communication skills3) How “Costco credibility” helps you win moreSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1180 for the full transcript! — ABOUT MATT — Matt Abrahams is a leading expert in communication with decades of experience as an educator, author,

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00:36:44

1179: Dr. Martin Seligman on How Agency Propels...

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2026/09/10

The father of positive psychology, Dr. Martin Seligman, discusses how to harness the hidden engine of human progress: agency. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The key concept that determines whether we give up2) The building blocks of human agency3) How to find your human edge in the age of AI Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1179 for the full transcript! — ABOUT MARTIN — Martin Seligman is the most influential psychologist in the world and a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, where he directs

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00:36:10

1178: How to Stand Out and Get Hired in the...

How to Be Awesome at Your Job ·

2026/09/03

Emily Durham reveals the smarter approach to job-hunting.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why “medium is more” when it comes to networking 2) The keys to opening the door for opportunities3) Why AI-generated resumes work against youSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1178 for the full transcript! — ABOUT EMILY — Emily Durham, better known as Emily the Recruiter, is a recruiter turned career coach and content creator. On her popular social media platform and her podcast, Clock In, she gives real-world

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00:43:32

8th Year - 925: How to Stop People-Pleasing and...

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2026/08/31

Dr. Aziz Gazipura explains the dangers of people-pleasing tendencies and shares actionable steps for overcoming it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The massive costs of being a people-pleaser2) How to not feel guilty when saying no3) A surprising strategy to build your discomfort tolerance Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep925 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT AZIZ — Dr. Aziz is a clinical psychologist and one of the world's leading experts on social confidence. In 2011, Dr. Aziz

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00:31:44

1177: The Seven Shifts Needed to Drive Results and...

How to Be Awesome at Your Job ·

2026/08/27

Dr. Michelle Johnston reveals the powerful shifts that help leaders reengage their teams.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to become the leader people want to follow2) The two words to cut from your vocabulary3) Three simple steps to reenergize any meetingSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1177 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MELISSA — Dr. Michelle K. Johnston is a globally recognized executive coach, bestselling author, podcast host, and speaker who is challenging outdated

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00:40:25

1176: How to Stay Effective Amidst Chaos with Melissa...

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2026/08/24

Melissa Swift shares strategies for navigating the chaos of the modern workplace more effectively. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The four trends making work feel more intense and chaotic 2) How to hone in on what makes you effective 3) Two critical questions to ask in the face of chaos Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1176 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MELISSA — Melissa Swift is a leading voice on how organizations, teams, and individuals can succeed in an ever-more challenging

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00:44:16

1175: Reclaiming Time through Effective Delegation to...

How to Be Awesome at Your Job ·

2026/08/20

Ari Meisel shows you how to optimize, automate, and outsource your way into more time and freedom. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to build systems that don’t rely on you 2) How to deploy AI agents to do work for you3) The rules of effective delegationSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1175 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ARI — Ari Meisel is a self-described, “Overwhelmologist” and founder of Less Doing. He helps entrepreneurs who have opportunity in excess of what their

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00:47:57

7th Year - 745: How to Handle Bad Bosses and Toxic...

How to Be Awesome at Your Job ·

2026/08/17

Tessa West addresses the seven common types of jerks at work–and how to deal with them effectively. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to tell if someone is being an intentional jerk at work 2) How to identify your particular type of work jerk 3) How to tell if you’re the jerk at workSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep745 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TESSA — Tessa West is an Associate Professor of Psychology at New York University, where she is a leading expert on interpersonal

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00:52:43

1174: How to Reshape Your Beliefs and Break Free From...

How to Be Awesome at Your Job ·

2026/08/13

Owen Fitzpatrick talks about how your inner propaganda shapes your beliefs, decisions, and behavior–and how you can stop it from sabotaging your success.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why to be wary of the “temptations of certainty”2) The three reasons people form/change their beliefs 3) The four steps to rewiring your beliefs Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1174 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT OWEN — Owen Fitzpatrick is a social psychologist. Owen has traveled to more than 100

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00:43:59

1173: The Tools for Greater Mental Strength with Amy...

How to Be Awesome at Your Job ·

2026/08/10

Amy Morin shares practical tools to stay calm, confident, and resilient under pressure.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to quickly shift your mood and energy 2) How to defuse dread and make your workday easier 3) The simple tool to keep worry from taking over your day Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1173 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT AMY — Amy Morin, LCSW is a psychotherapist, mental strength trainer, internationally bestselling author, and the award-winning host of the

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00:45:07

6th Year - 693: Building Better Relationships through...

How to Be Awesome at Your Job ·

2026/08/06

Michael Sorensen demonstrates the simple superpower that vastly improves our relationships: validation.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to improve conversations with the four-step validation method 2) How we unintentionally invalidate others3) How to move past the discomfort of emotional conversations Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep693 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MICHAEL — Michael Sorensen is a marketing executive by day and a bestselling author, speaker, and relationship

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00:43:37

1172: How to Train Your Brain for More Peaceful...

How to Be Awesome at Your Job ·

2026/08/03

Jeremy Pollack explains the critical role our nervous system plays in conflict resolution.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The neurobiological underpinnings of conflict 2) The 60-second hack to regain your composure3) How to deal with a conflict that’s going nowhereSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1172 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JEREMY — Jeremy Pollack, Ph.D. is a social-organizational psychologist and a leader in the field of workplace conflict resolution and peacebuilding. He

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00:43:15

1171: How to Get Better Results through Better...

How to Be Awesome at Your Job ·

2026/07/30

Dr. Marilee Adams shows you how to ask the questions that drive improvement and innovation. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How your inner questions shape your decisions and behavior 2) Why brainstorming often falls short–and what to do instead 3) The hidden assumptions that limit your thinking and creativity Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1171 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARILEE — Marilee Adams, PhD, award-winning author, is a pioneer in inquiry-based coaching, leadership, and

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