How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Joseph Nguyen discusses the hidden relationship between thinking and suffering—and offers a powerful framework for achieving peace of mind. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to spot and stop negative judgments 2) How to PAUSE overthinking 3) How to beat procrastination with SPA Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1045 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOSEPH — Joseph Nguyen is the author of the #1 international bestselling book, Don't Believe Everything You Think, which has been translated into 40+ languages. He is a writer who helps others realize who they truly are beyond their own thinking and conditioning to live an abundant life free from psychological and emotional suffering. When he's not busy petting his three cats that he's allergic to, he spends the rest of his time writing, teaching, speaking, and sharing timeless wisdom to help people discover their own divinity from within and how they are the answer they’ve been looking for their entire lives. • Book: Don't Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is The Beginning & End Of Suffering (Beyond Suffering) • Website: JosephNguyen.org • YouTube: @itsjosephnguyen — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: "A Wandering Mind is an Unhappy One" by Matthew A. Killingsworth and Daniel T. Gilbert • Book: Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success by Napoleon Hill • Past episode: 429: A Navy SEAL’s Surprising Key to Building Unstoppable Teams: Caring • Past episode: 1037: A Better Approach to Chasing Goals: Tiny Experiments with Anne-Laure Le Cunff — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Taelor. Visit Visit taelor.style and get 10% off gift cards with the code PODCASTGIFT • Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Galinsky reveals the core skills anyone can master for more inspiring leadership. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The easiest way to uplift the people around you 2) The 15-minute exercise that makes you visionary 3) The quick trick to feeling more confident and powerful Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1020 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ADAM — Adam Galinsky is a celebrated social psychologist at Columbia Business School known for his research on leadership, decision-making, teams and ethics. His scientific research—consisting of over 1000 studies published in over 200 scientific articles—has been cited more than 64,000 times. In Galinsky’s latest book, Inspire, he weaves together his decades of research and global consulting experience to reveal the science of how to become more inspiring. His TED Talk, “How to Speak Up For Yourself,” has been viewed more than 7.5 million times and his book Friend and Foe, was an audible and eBook bestseller. • Book: Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others • Study: “The Vicious Cycle of Status Insecurity” • Website: AdamGalinsky.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Considerations of Some Problems of Comprehension” by John D. Bransford and Marcia K. Johnson • Past episode: 279: How to Feel More Alive at Work with Dan Cable — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Taelor. Visit Visit taelor.style and get 10% off gift cards with the code PODCASTGIFT • Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kimberly Brown shares practical steps on how to take charge of your career and steer it with intention. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The framework for improving your reputation 2) How to cultivate relationships that advance your career 3) How to identify and amplify the one thing that makes you stand out Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1116 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KIMBERLY — Kimberly Brown is a globally recognized career and leadership strategist, bestselling author, and international keynote speaker. As the founder and CEO of Brown Leadership®, a premier learning and development firm, she helps mid-career and senior professionals amplify their brands, accelerate growth, and drive performance. Her bestselling book, Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love, has empowered thousands to take control of their careers with strategy and confidence. She also hosts the Your Next Move Podcast, where she shares actionable insights on career advancement. A trusted expert, Kimberly’s work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, CNBC, NPR, and more. Find her online at kimberlybonline.com and brownleadership.com and follow her (@kimberlybonline) on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. • Book: Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love • Website: BrownLeadership.com • Website: KimberlyBOnline.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Past episode: 686: How to Make Your Next Career Move Your Best Move with Kimberly Brown • Past episode: 1054: Maximizing Your Pipelines and Funnels of Opportunity with Kara Smith Brown • Tool: ClickUp — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Taelor. Visit Visit taelor.style and get 10% off gift cards with the code PODCASTGIFT • Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Thompson reveals the principles of readiness that he’s used to help aspiring CEOs get the top job. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The one behavior that makes you more CEO-like 2) Why to take on your boss’ problems 3) The question that dramatically improves your appeal Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1115 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARK — Mark Thompson is a globally recognized authority on CEO succession, executive readiness, and high-stakes leadership transitions. He has led more than a hundred board-level engagements to prepare C-suite successors to step confidently into enterprise leadership. He is the founding chairman and CEO of the Chief Executive Alliance and the CEO Leadership Plan Review (LPR). Previously, he served as chief executive of the CEO Academy, a SHRM company, in partnership with Wharton and McKinsey. Earlier in his career, Thompson reported directly to founder Charles “Chuck” Schwab, serving as executive producer of Schwab.com, the first large-scale digital platform for online investing. In 2021, he was ranked by Marshall Goldsmith as the #1 CEO Coach, and in 2023 he was inducted into the Thinkers50 Coaching Legends. • Book: Admired: 21 Ways to Double Your Value • Book: CEO Ready: What You Need to Know to Earn the Job--and Keep the Job • Website: ChiefExecutiveAlliance.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “How Leaders Develop Collaborative Leadership for Effectiveness” by Bonita Thompson • Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey • Book: Contact: A Novel by Carl Sagan • Book: Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration by Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace • Past episode: 273: Taking Control of your Career with Korn Ferry’s Gary Burnison — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Taelor. Visit Visit taelor.style and get 10% off gift cards with the code PODCASTGIFT • Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jon Rosemberg discusses how to break free from limiting beliefs and reclaim control over your life. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The difference between succeeding and thriving 2) How to shift out of survival mode with A.I.R. 3) How to spot and challenge limiting beliefs Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1114 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JON — With over two decades coaching Fortune 500 executives and global teams through deep transformations, Jon Rosemberg has learned firsthand that growth begins when we courageously reclaim our agency. His personal journey, forged by immigration, loss, and career reinvention, inspires him to blend hard-won business insight with cutting-edge research to guide others toward greater meaning. Driven by his belief in human potential, Jon co-founded Anther, a firm dedicated to transforming uncertainty into possibility. He previously led high-impact initiatives at Walmart, Procter & Gamble, Indigo, and GoBolt. Jon holds an MBA from Cornell University and a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where he serves as an assistant instructor. Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, he now lives in Toronto with his wife, Adriana, and their two sons. • Book: RA Guide to Thriving: The Science Behind Breaking Old Patterns, Reclaiming Your Agency, and Finding Meaning • LinkedIn: Jon Rosemberg • Website: JonRosemberg.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: "Workplace Wellbeing and Firm Performance" by Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, Micah Kaats, and George Ward • Study: “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community” • Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl • Book: Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships (Nonviolent Communication Guides) by Marshall Rosenberg and Deepak Chopra • Book: Building a Life Worth Living: A Memoir by Marsha Linehan • Video: “You're More Stressed Than Ever - Let's Change That” by Kurzgesagt – In A Nutshell • Past episode: 500: Building Unshakeable Self-Esteem and Confidence with Victor Cheng — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Taelor. Visit Visit taelor.style and get 10% off gift cards with the code PODCASTGIFT • Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rebecca Okamoto helps transform your introduction from boring to powerful. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to introduce yourself in 20 words or less 2) How to project confidence in your introduction–both in person and online 3) Best practices for crafting great first impressions Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1113 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT REBECCA — Rebecca Okamoto is a communication and clarity consultant, and the founder of Evoke Strategy Group. She helps people with something to say but struggle to say it. Rebecca is on a mission to change the way overlooked and misunderstood voices are seen, heard, recognized and rewarded. She works with professionals to communicate, align and influence senior stakeholders, showcase strategic thinking and explain the commercial value of complicated concepts. • LinkedIn: Rebecca Okamoto • TEDx Talk: How to introduce yourself—and get hired | Rebecca Okamoto | TEDxNorthwesternU • Website: 20Words.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • TEDx Talk: Want to sound like a leader? Start by saying your name right | Laura Sicola | TEDxPenn • Book: Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chriss Voss and Tahl Raz • Past episode: 311: Communication Secrets from FBI Kidnapping Negotiator Chris Voss • Past episode: 769: How to Command the Room, Connect with Your Audience, and Close the Deal with Laura Sicola — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Taelor. Visit Visit taelor.style and get 10% off gift cards with the code PODCASTGIFT • Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul Leonardi reveals how notifications, multitasking, and endless tools quietly burn us out–and how you can reset your energy. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The two hidden forces behind your digital exhaustion 2) Simple ways to reduce attention-switching 3) How to reclaim your energy from your devices Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1112 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT PAUL — Paul Leonardi, PhD, is the award-winning Duca Family Professor of Technology Management at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is a frequent consultant and speaker to a wide range of tech and non-tech companies like Google, Microsoft, YouTube, GM, McKinsey, and Fidelity, helping them to take advantage of new technologies while defeating digital exhaustion. He is a contributor to the Harvard Business Review and coauthor of The Digital Mindset. • Book: Digital Exhaustion: Simple Rules for Reclaiming Your Life • LinkedIn: Paul Leonardi • Faculty Profile: Paul Leonardi • Website: PaulLeonardi.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “When Choice is Demotivating: Can One Desire Too Much of a Good Thing?” by Sheena Iyengar and Mark Lepper • Book: At Home: A Short History of Private Life by Bill Bryson • Book: The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt • Past episode: 832: How to Restore Yourself from Burnout with Dr. Christina Maslach — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Taelor. Visit Visit taelor.style and get 10% off gift cards with the code PODCASTGIFT • Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gianluca Mauro discusses the mindset and habits for getting the most out of AI tools. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to avoid the trap of AI “workslop” 2) What you can and can’t expect AI to do 3) The CIDI framework for better prompting Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1111 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT GIANLUCA — Gianluca is the Founder and CEO of AI Academy, an AI education company founded in 2017. AI Academy has trained more than 12000 individuals and teams to harness the power of artificial intelligence for more productivity and better results. Gianluca has over 10 years of experience consulting and building AI for organizations and currently teaches at Harvard’s Executive Education programs. He’s also the author of the book Zero to AI and the investigation on AI gender bias “There is no standard’: investigation finds AI algorithms objectify women’s bodies”, published in The Guardian. • LinkedIn Learning Course: Nano Tips for Using Chat GPT to 10x Your Productivity at Work with Gianluca Mauro • Tool: Epiphany • Website: AI-Academy.com • Website: GianlucaMauro.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: "Navigating the Jagged Technological Frontier: Field Experimental Evidence of the Effects of AI on Knowledge Worker Productivity and Quality" by Fabrizio Dell'Acqua, et al. • Article: "AI-Generated 'Workslop' Is Destroying Productivity" by Kate Niederhoffer, et al. • Tool: Granola • Tool: Harvey • Tool: Legora • Tool: Make.com • Tool: Zapier • Tool: N8N • Tool: Crew AI • Tool: Whispr Flow • Podcast: The Copywriter Club Podcast #434: Building a Business Fast with Jon Morrow • Book: "Obvious Adams: The Story of a Successful Businessman" by Robert Updegraff • Book: "Ruined by Design: How Designers Destroyed the World, and What We Can Do to Fix It" by Mike Monteiro • Past episode: 466: How to Get Home Earlier by Automating (Some of) Your Work with Wade Foster — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason Feifer discusses how to advance your career by creating winning LinkedIn content. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why LinkedIn matters even when you aren’t job hunting 2) What most get wrong about personal branding 3) The trick to getting your posts seen on LinkedIn Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1110 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JASON — Jason Feifer is the editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine, a startup advisor, host of the podcasts Build For Tomorrow and Problem Solvers, and has taught his techniques for adapting to change at companies including Pfizer, Microsoft, Chipotle, DraftKings, and Wix. He has worked as an editor at Fast Company, Men’s Health, and Boston magazine, and has written about business and technology for the Washington Post, Slate, Popular Mechanics, and others. • LinkedIn: Jason Feifer • Newsletter: OneThingBetter.email • Website: JasonFeifer.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Three-Body Problem (The Three-Body Problem Series, 1) by Cixin Liu • Past episode: 664: Dr. Robert Cialdini on How to Persuade with the 7 Universal Principles of Influence • Past episode: 848: How to Quickly Grow and Future-Proof Your Career with Jason Feifer • Past episode: 997: How to Push Past Self-Doubt and Find the Confidence to Pursue Big Things with Pat Flynn and Matt Gartland • Past episode: 1089: Mastering New Skills and Information Overload through Lean Learning with Pat Flynn — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Deborah Heiser discusses how and why to find mentors from all directions. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The fundamental human need that mentorship fulfills 2) Why most struggle to find mentors—and the simple fix 3) The unlikely places where you can find more mentors Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1109 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DEBORAH — Dr. Deborah Heiser (Ph.D.) is an applied developmental psychologist, the CEO/Founder of The Mentor Project, and author of The Mentorship Edge: Creating Maximum Impact Through Lateral and Hierarchical Mentoring. She is a TEDx speaker, member of Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches, Thinkers 50 Radar List, expert contributor to Psychology Today and is also an Adjunct Professor in the Psychology Department at SUNY Old Westbury. • Book: The Mentorship Edge: Creating Maximum Impact through Lateral and Hierarchical Mentoring • LinkedIn: Deborah Heiser • Substack: The Right Side of 40 • Website: DeborahHeiser.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Madame Curie: A Biography by Eve Curie and Vincent Sheean — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rob Monson reveals how professionals can become A-players—and what leaders can do to retain them. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The hard truth many leaders don’t want to accept 2) What A-players do differently from the rest 3) The simple trick to get a day back every week Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1108 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ROB — Rob Monson, founder of Tenfold Advisors, is Utah’s leading business growth coach. A Scaling Up and Metronomics coach, he helps mid-market CEOs install disciplined systems that transform people, strategy, execution, and cash. His clients have driven Utah’s most founder exits at a 7X EBITDA multiple, 10X profit gains, Inc. 5000 honors, and award-winning cultures. Formerly with Golf Channel and 1-800 Contacts, Rob now shares practical scaling insights as Tenfold Biz Coach on TikTok. • Tiktok: @rmonson12 • Website: TenfoldAdvisors.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Liz Wisemen Multipliers Assessment • Website: The Systems Thinker • Book: Topgrading: How Leading Companies Win by Hiring, Coaching, and Keeping the Best People, Revised and Updated Edition by Bradford Smart • Book: Who by Geoff Smart • Book: Mastering the Rockefeller Habits: What You Must Do to Increase the Value of Your Growing Firm by Vern Harnish • Book: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable, 20th Anniversary Edition by Patrick Lencioni • Book: The Captain Class: The Hidden Force That Creates the World's Greatest Teams by Sam Walker • Past episode: 030: Optimal Practices for Prioritizing, Hiring, and Relating with ghSMART’s Randy Street • Past episode: 552: The Foundational Principle that Separates Good Leaders from Bad Ones with Pat Lencioni • Past episode: 719: Liz Wiseman Reveals the Five Practices of Indispensable, High-Impact Players — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shirzad Chamine offers quick but powerful strategies to rewire your brain for better results. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why you can’t think your way out of stress 2) How to take command of your mind in just 10 seconds 3) How strengths become saboteurs Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1107 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SHIRZAD — Shirzad Chamine is the author of the New York Times bestselling Positive Intelligence. Shirzad has lectured on Positive Intelligence® at Stanford University and has trained faculty at Stanford and Yale business schools. Shirzad has been the CEO of the largest coach training organization in the world. A preeminent C-suite advisor, Shirzad has coached hundreds of CEOs and their executive teams. His background includes a BA in psychology, an MS in electrical engineering, and an MBA from Stanford. • Book: Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential AND HOW YOU CAN ACHIEVE YOURS • Free assessment: “Saboteur Assessment" • Website: PositiveIntelligence.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Muriel Wilkins uncovers the hidden assumptions that dramatically shape how you work and live. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to spot when a belief has stopped serving you 2) The 7 key beliefs that hold you back 3) The key to reframing your mindset Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1106 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MURIEL — Muriel M. Wilkins is the founder and CEO of the leadership advisory firm Paravis Partners. She is a sought-after, trusted adviser and executive coach to high-performing C-suite and senior executives who turn to her for help in navigating their most complex challenges with clarity and confidence. She is the coauthor of Own the Room: Discover Your Signature Voice to Master Your Leadership Presence and host of the award-winning podcast Coaching Real Leaders. She holds an undergraduate degree from Georgetown University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Learn more at murielwilkins.com. • Book: Leadership Unblocked: Break Through the Beliefs That Limit Your Potential • Instagram: @coachmurielwilkins • LinkedIn: Muriel Wilkins • Website: MurielWilkins.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: Carol Dweck on growth and long-term learning • Study: Alia Crum and Ellen Langer on mindset • Book: Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia and Bill Gifford • Book: The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Murphy shares insights from his research on maximizing team effectiveness. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why you don’t want a team of all “team players” 2) The simple trick for more decisive teams 3) How to get your team to generate 3X more valuable ideas Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1105 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARK — Mark Murphy is a New York Times bestselling author, Senior Contributor to Forbes, and Founder of Leadership IQ, a research and training firm. His latest book is TEAM PLAYERS: The Five Critical Roles You Need to Build A Winning Team. Mark’s previous bestselling books include: Hiring for Attitude, Hundred Percenters, HARD Goals, Managing Narcissists, Blamers, Dramatics and more. Mark leads one of the world’s largest databases of original leadership research, and his work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Fortune, Forbes, Bloomberg, BusinessWeek, Harvard Business Review, and U.S. News & World Report. He’s been a featured guest on programs including CBS News Sunday Morning, ABC’s 20/20, Fox Business News, CNN International and NPR. Some of his most well-known research studies include “Why New Hires Fail,” “Are SMART Goals Dumb?,” “Why CEO's Get Fired,” “High Performers Can Be Less Engaged,” and “Don’t Expect Layoff Survivors to Be Grateful.” Mark has conducted training for The United Nations, Harvard Business School, Microsoft, IBM, MasterCard, Merck, and thousands more. • Book: Team Players: The Five Critical Roles You Need to Build a Winning Team • Quiz: “Team Player Quiz: What Type Of Team Player Are You?" • Website: LeadershipIQ.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Studies in the Principles of Judgments and Attitudes: II. Determination of Judgments by Group and by Ego Standards” by S.E. Asch • Book: Escape from Freedom by Erich Fromm • Past episode: 256: Science-based Solutions for Delivering Tough Truth at Work with Mark Murphy — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian Ahearn shares his strategies for people looking to create ethical and meaningful change–both at work and at home. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How modern psychology and the Bible support each other 2) How to build instant rapport with anyone 3) The master key to cementing your authority Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1104 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BRIAN — Brian Ahearn is the Chief Influence Officer at Influence PEOPLE. An international trainer and consultant, he specializes in applying the science of influence in everyday situations. He is one of only a dozen individuals in the world who holds the Cialdini Method Certified Trainer designation. Brian’s first book, Influence PEOPLE: Powerful Everyday Opportunities to Persuade that are Lasting and Ethical, was named one of the Top 100 Influence Books of All Time by BookAuthority. His LinkedIn courses have been viewed by more than 400,000 people around the world. • Book: Influenced from Above: Where Faith and Influence Meet • Book: The Influencer: Secrets to Success and Happiness • Book Email: BookLaunch@InfluencePeople.biz • LinkedIn: Brian Ahearn • Website: InfluencePeople.biz — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini • Book: Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior by Ori Brafman and Rom Brafman • Past episode: 664: Dr. Robert Cialdini on How to Persuade with the 7 Universal Principles of Influence — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Microsoft leader JoAnn Garbin reveals the patterns and principles behind Microsoft’s biggest innovation wins. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What most people overlook about innovation 2) The secret to getting executives on board 3) The four patterns responsible for Microsoft’s success Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1103 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOANN — JOANN GARBIN is a sustainability and technology entrepreneur with a 25-year track record of leading teams “from nothing to something to scale,” creating numerous innovative products and profitable businesses. During her tenure as Director of Innovation in Microsoft’s cloud business, she guided her team in developing billion-dollar opportunities, including the Regenerative Datacenter of the Future. In 2024, she founded Regenerous Labs, a collaboration committed to creating cross-sector transformations. JoAnn is an active alumnus of Villanova University, where she studied mechanical engineering and philosophy. Her fresh eyes and thought leadership were instrumental in driving novel insights into The Insider’s Guide to Innovation at Microsoft. • Book: The Insider's Guide to Innovation at Microsoft • Book LinkedIn: The Insider's Guide to Innovation at Microsoft • Book Website: InnovationAtMicrosoft.com • LinkedIn: JoAnn Garbin • Website: JoAnnGarbin.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Website: Finding Mastery • LinkedIn: Dean Carignan • Book: Primal Intelligence: You Are Smarter Than You Know by Angus Fletcher • Book: Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson • Past episode: 447: What Innovators Do Differently with Hal Gregersen — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd Kessler discusses how to navigate the hidden markets that decide how scarce resources—like time and attention—get distributed. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why some people seem to score more coveted resources 2) The counterintuitive advantages of settling 3) An easy way to become the more appealing candidate Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1102 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JUDD — Judd B. Kessler is the author of LUCKY BY DESIGN: The Hidden Economics You Need to Get More of What You Want and the inaugural Howard Marks Endowed Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. For his work on the hidden market of organ allocation, Kessler was named one of the “30 under 30” in Law and Policy by Forbes. He is an award-winning teacher as well as a sought-after speaker. • Book: Lucky by Design: The Hidden Economics You Need to Get More of What You Want • Book site: GetLuckyByDesign.com • LinkedIn: Judd Kessler • Website: JuddBKessler.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Propose with a rose? Signaling in internet dating markets” by Soohyung Lee and Muriel Niederle • Book: Basic Economics by Thomas Sowell • Book: Who Gets What — and Why: The New Economics of Matchmaking and Market Design by Alvin Roth • Past episode: 015: David Allen, The World’s Leading Authority on Productivity • Past episode: 482: David Allen Returns with the 10 Moves to Stress-Free Productivity • Past episode: 1090: How to Get Recruiters to Compete for You with Madeline Mann — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carolyn Dewar shares insights from top CEOs on how to master each season of your leadership career. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to avoid the nearly universal blind spot of leaders 2) How to thrive in any leadership role 3) How to nail your first impressions and set the right tone Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1101 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT CAROLYN — Carolyn Dewar is a senior partner in McKinsey’s San Francisco office. She coleads McKinsey’s CEO Excellence service line, advising many Fortune 100 CEOs how to maximize their effectiveness and lead their organizations through pivotal moments. She has published more than 30 articles in the Harvard Business Review and McKinsey Quarterly and is a frequent keynote speaker. She is also the founder of and faculty member for many of McKinsey’s client master classes for sitting CEOs and those preparing for the role. • Book: A CEO for All Seasons: Mastering the Cycles of Leadership • LinkedIn: Carolyn Dewar • Corporate Profile: McKinsey & Company — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood (One World Essentials) by Trevor Noah • Past episode: 1066: How to Thrive When Your Resilience Runs Out with Dr. Tasha Eurich — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Ranjay Gulati discusses how to resource yourself for courageous action during times of uncertainty. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The critical question to ask when you’re feeling fear 2) The six resources of courageous people 3) The simple mental shift that leads to braver actions Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1100 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RANJAY — Ranjay Gulati is the Paul R. Lawrence MBA Class of 1942 Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. His pioneering work focuses on unlocking organizational and individual potential—embracing courage, nurturing purpose-driven leaders, driving growth, and transforming businesses. He is the recipient of the 2024 CK Prahalad Award for Scholarly Impact on Practice and was ranked as one of the top ten most cited scholars in Economics and Business over a decade by ISI-Incite. The Economist, Financial Times, and the Economist Intelligence Unit have listed him as among the top handful of business school scholars whose work is most relevant to management practice. He is a Thinkers50 top management scholar, speaks regularly to executive audiences, and serves on the board of several entrepreneurial ventures. He holds a PhD from Harvard University and a Master's degree from MIT. He is the author of Deep Purpose (2022) and How to be Bold (2025), both published by Harper Collins. He lives in Newton, Massachusetts with his wife and two children. • Book: How to Be Bold: The Surprising Science of Everyday Courage • LinkedIn: Ranjay Gulati • Website: RanjayGulati.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Power of Story: Change Your Story, Change Your Destiny in Business and in Life by Jim Loehr — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jess Lindgren shares what it takes to build a working relationship that helps give you back your time and focus. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The must-have traits of any great assistant 2) The key to hiring an assistant 3) Where to find great assistants hiding in your own network Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1099 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JESS — Jess Lindgren has worked in the C-Suite of small companies for 20+ years, and developed a diverse skill set by wearing many hats on any given day. She focuses on supporting her current CEO in his many endeavors, works to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of EAs around the world, and has very low tolerance for any meeting that could have been an email. Jess hosts the wildly popular* business podcast, Ask An Assistant. (*in her Grandpa's woodshop) She loves living in Syracuse with her husband and three cats in their century home. An avid fan of putting pen to paper, Jess personally replies to every handwritten letter she receives. • Podcast: Ask An Assistant • Website: JessLindgren.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams • Service: Fancy Hands • Service: Care.com — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.