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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.
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- 2 weeks ago37 min
1192: How to Tackle Difficult Conversations to Build Stronger Relationships with Kerry Siggins
Kerry Siggins shares her practical framework for navigating conflict, managing emotions, and finding common ground. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why avoiding conversations often does more harm than good2) The SHARES model for effective feedback3) The hidden assumption harming your conversationSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1192 for the full transcript! — ABOUT KERRY — Kerry Siggins is a sought-after international speaker and the author of The Ownership Mindset: A Handbook for Transforming Your Life and Leadership. Her work focuses on leadership, communication, accountability, employee ownership, and building high trust cultures.Siggins also brings her work directly into organizations through The Talk With Trust Leadership Experience, an immersive and interactive leadership experience designed to help teams practice courageous conversations and build stronger communication habits in real time.Whether speaking to executive teams, companies, conferences, or leadership groups, Siggins combines operational credibility, emotional intelligence, and practical leadership insight to help organizations create cultures where people feel empowered to communicate openly, take ownership, and grow together.• Book: Talk with Trust: How to Own Feedback, Spark Growth, and Build Stronger Teams• Book: The Ownership Mindset: A Handbook for Transforming Your Life and Leadership• Podcast: Kerry Siggins Podcast• Company: StoneAge Inc.• Website: KerrySiggins.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Good Strategy Bad Strategy: The Difference and Why It Matters by Richard Rumelt— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Vinted. Download the Vinted app for free to start selling with no seller fees!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 3 weeks ago36 min
1191: How to Regulate Your Emotions Masterfully with Dr. Marc Brackett
Dr. Marc Brackett shares research-backed strategies to build your skill of self-regulation.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The critical first step to masterful emotional regulation2) The biggest misconception we have about our emotions3) How an alter ego can help with self-regulationSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1191 for the full transcript! — ABOUT MARC — Marc Brackett, PhD, is the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a professor in the Child Study Center at Yale University. He is the author of the bestselling book Permission to Feel and more than two hundred scholarly articles, with his research featured in The New York Times, Good Morning America, Today, and the Huberman Lab podcast. A sought-after keynote speaker, he has headlined over seven hundred conferences and advises Fortune 500 companies on integrating emotional intelligence into workplace culture. Together with Pinterest cofounder Ben Silbermann, Marc launched the award-winning How We Feel app, a powerful tool helping millions of people improve their well-being. He hosts Dealing with Feeling, a YouTube web series and podcast that brings groundbreaking insights on emotion regulation to a global audience. He lives in Connecticut and New York City.• Book: Permission to Feel• Book: Dealing with Feeling: Use Your Emotions to Create the Life You Want• App: How We Feel• Instagram: marc.brackett• LinkedIn: Marc Brackett• Substack: Emotion Revolution• Website: MarcBrackett.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl• Past episode: 327: Unclog Your Brain through Unfocusing with Dr. Srini PillaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 3 weeks ago29 min
1190: How to Get Off to a Great Start with Your New Manager with Dina Denham Smith
Dina Denham Smith shows you how to use a leadership transition to strengthen relationships, expand your network, and find new ways to grow. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The first step in dealing with a change in leadership 2) Why it’s worth investing in a relationship with an interim manager3) Why it pays to know the “operating preferences” of your new manager Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1190 for the full transcript!— ABOUT DINA — Dina Denham Smith is an accomplished executive coach who draws on her background in organizational psychology and first-hand executive experience to help senior leaders and teams at world-class companies such as Adobe, Netflix, Goldman Sachs, PwC, and Sephora thrive. Dina has written more than 70 articles on leadership and career success for outlets such as Harvard Business Review and Fast Company. Her work is also frequently featured in other global media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, and the BBC. She is the lead author of the bestselling book, Emotionally Charged: How to Lead in the New World of Work.• Article: The Keys to Succeeding Under a New Manager• Book: Emotionally Charged: How to Lead in the New World of Work• LinkedIn: Dina Denham Smith• Website: DinaDSmith.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl• Past episode: 275: How to Manage Your Manager with Mary AbbajaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Oct 15, 202648 min
1189: Making Smart Decisions Confidently Amid Uncertainty with Dr. Cindi Baldi
Dr. Cindi Baldi shares expert strategies to stay calm and confident in the face of uncertainty. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How uncertainty influences us without us realizing2) How to power through our bias for risk aversion3) The simple habit that builds your wisdomSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1189 for the full transcript!— ABOUT CINDI — Dr. Cindi Baldi is the founder and CEO of Culsure, an organizational science firm, co-host of the Management Muse podcast, and co-author of The Uncertainty Playbook. Cindi is an expert in organizational behavior, group performance, and employee identification, with research presented globally at leading institutions. She develops science-based culture and leadership assessments used across corporate, nonprofit, and government organizations, and advises leaders worldwide on improving performance, culture, and team effectiveness.• Book: The Uncertainty Playbook: 14 Strategies for Work Success in a Chaotic World• Podcast: Management Muse• Website: Culsure.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Theory: Uncertainty-Identity Theory• Book: Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts by Annie Duke• Book: Simple Truths: Clear & Gentle Guidance on the Big Issues in Life by Kent Nerburn• Past episode: 614: Making Smarter Decisions When You Can’t Know Everything with Annie Duke• Past episode: 981: Using AI to Enhance Your Reading, Notes, Memory, and Decisions with Kwame ChristianSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Oct 12, 202639 min
1188: How to Feel Extra Prepared and Confident for Any Presentation with Kerri Garbis
Kerri Garbis breaks down how to make your communication more effective by making your practice more effective. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The three stages to prepare for any kind of speaking 2) Quick techniques to help reduce your nervousness3) Why practice feels boring—and how to fix itSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1188 for the full transcript!— ABOUT KERRI — Kerri Garbis is the CEO and founder of Ovation Communication, a firm that trains global business leaders in the nuanced arts of Professional Presence and Speaker Development. A certified Business Etiquette and Emotional Intelligence expert and seasoned Professional Speechwriter, her expertise culminates in her book Presentation Skills for Managers, published by McGraw-Hill.Evolving from a professional actress as a kid to empowering today’s business professionals, Kerri's journey weaved through The Baltimore School For The Arts to Syracuse University, where she graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She shares her actionable insights on effective preparation and presentation in her widely-viewed TEDx Talk, "How To Rehearse Anything."Offstage, Kerri's quest for the quintessential French fry mirrors her approach to professional excellence. She notes that “sometimes it's a sprinkle of salt that makes all the difference.”• Book: "Presentation Skills For Managers, 2E (Briefcase Books)"• AI Rehearsal Tool: BRAVO• Instagram: ovation_communication• Facebook: Ovation Communication• LinkedIn: Ovation Communication• YouTube: Ovation Communication• Website: GetOvation.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: "Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away" by Annie Duke• Book: "The Marshmallow Test: Mastering Self-Control" by Walter Mischel• Past episode: 253: How to Speak Out…Without a Freak Out with Matthew Abrahams• Past episode: 614: Making Smarter Decisions When You Can’t Know Everything with Annie Duke• Past episode: 683: How to Break Free from Negative Self-talk and Chatter with Ethan Kross• Past episode: 1184: How to Know When to Quit with Lindsay CrouseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Oct 8, 202646 min
1187: Knowing When to Speak Up versus Shut Up with Vanessa Bohns
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 University and an AB from Brown University. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, and other outlets, and her research has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Economist, and on NPR's Hidden Brain. She lives in upstate New York.• Book: Should I Say Something?: The Science of What to Share―and What to Keep to Yourself• Instagram: @profbohns• LinkedIn: Vanessa Bohns• Website: VanessaBohns.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Why Fish Don't Exist: A Story of Loss, Love, and the Hidden Order of Life by Lulu Miller• Past episode: 972: Amy Edmondson on How to Fail WellSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Oct 5, 202643 min
1186: The Hidden Cost of Undersharing with Leslie John
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 The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Economist. She is the author of the new book, REVEALING: The Underrated Power of Oversharing. A Canadian-born, professionally trained ballet dancer, she now calls Boston her home, where she lives with her husband and two young sons.• Book: Revealing: The Underrated Power of Oversharing• Instagram: @proflesliejohn• LinkedIn: ProfLeslieJohn• Website: ProfLeslieJohn.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: zeeg• Article: “Will Blue Light Glasses Improve Your Sleep?” by Christopher M. Barnes• Book: Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect by Will Guidara• Book: Broken Plea: The Explosive Search for Truth Behind the Idaho Murders by Christopher Whitcomb• Video: The Announcement: Magic Johnson• Article: “My Medical Choice” by Angelina Jolie• Podcast: "A Very Fatal Murder" The Onion PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Oct 1, 202635 min
1185: How to Reclaim Your 25th Hour by Getting Out of Your Own Way with Neal Schore
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 advises multiple private equity and investment firms on executive leadership and strategic initiatives. He currently serves as cofounder and CEO of The 25th Hour Group, an executive coaching and leadership events firm that showcases his proven leadership toolbox and practice. Previously, Schore served as founder, president, and CEO of Triton Digital, a global technology, data, and services leader in the digital audio and podcast industry. Schore received a Bachelor of Arts in business administration, with emphasis on management, marketing, and finance, from Michigan State University. He is currently active in Harvard Business School’s Executive Education Program. Schore is a member of the Los Angeles Gold Southland Chapter of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and the recipient of E&Y’s 2011 Entrepreneur of the Year award for greater Los Angeles.• Book: The 25th Hour: How to Thrive (And Gain Ridiculous Amounts of Time) by Getting Out of Your Own Way• Website: 25HourGroup.com• Website: NealSchore.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It by Ethan Kross• Book: The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement by David Brooks• Book: From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life by Arthur C. Brooks• Book: Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson, 25th Anniversary Edition by Mitch Albom• Past episode: 683: How to Break Free from Negative Self-talk and Chatter with Ethan KrossSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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