How to Be Awesome at Your Job

2025 GREATS: 1020: The Three Keys to Being Inspirational with Adam Galinsky

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 [http://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 [https://www.amazon.com/Inspire-Universal-Transforming-Yourself-Leading/dp/0063294672?tag=petemo-20]  • Study: “The Vicious Cycle of Status Insecurity” [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/386342670_The_Vicious_Cycle_of_Status_Insecurity]  • Website: AdamGalinsky.com [http://adamgalinsky.com/]  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Study: “Considerations of Some Problems of Comprehension” [https://memlab.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/1973_Bransford_Johnson_Comprehension.pdf] by John D. Bransford and Marcia K. Johnson  • Past episode: 279: How to Feel More Alive at Work with Dan Cable [https://awesomeatyourjob.com/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 [http://vanguard.com/AUDIO] • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome [http://quince.com/Awesome] • Taelor. Visit Visit taelor.style [http://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 [http://awesomeatyourjob.com/chat] with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

1116: How to Take Control of Your Career with Confidence with Kimberly Brown

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 [http://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 [http://kimberlybonline.com/] and brownleadership.com [http://brownleadership.com/] and follow her (@kimberlybonline) on LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline], Facebook [http://facebook.com/kimberlybonline], Instagram [http://instagram.com/kimberlybonline], and Threads [http://threads.net/@kimberlybonline]. • Book: Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love [https://www.amazon.com/Next-Move-Best-Transitioning-Career/dp/1119736226?tag=petemo-20] • Website: BrownLeadership.com [https://brownleadership.com/] • Website: KimberlyBOnline.com [https://kimberlybonline.com/] — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Past episode: 686: How to Make Your Next Career Move Your Best Move with Kimberly Brown [https://awesomeatyourjob.com/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 [https://awesomeatyourjob.com/1054-maximizing-your-pipelines-and-funnels-of-opportunity-with-kara-smith-brown/] • Tool: ClickUp [https://clickup.com/] — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO [http://vanguard.com/AUDIO] • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome [http://quince.com/Awesome] • Taelor. Visit Visit taelor.style [http://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 [http://awesomeatyourjob.com/chat] with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

1115: How to Earn and Keep Your Next Promotion with Mark Thompson

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 [http://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 [https://www.amazon.com/Admired-Ways-Double-Your-Value/dp/B09WQBKQKJ?tag=petemo-20] • Book: CEO Ready: What You Need to Know to Earn the Job--and Keep the Job [https://www.amazon.com/CEO-Ready-What-Need-Job/dp/B0DS47N5PR?tag=petemo-20] • Website: ChiefExecutiveAlliance.com [https://www.chiefexecutivealliance.com/] — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Study: “How Leaders Develop Collaborative Leadership for Effectiveness” [https://media.proquest.com/media/hms/PFT/2/D9iZN?_s=m0GC7ywVaUs3wjWqblf93YfdpUg%3D] by Bonita Thompson • Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change [https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People/dp/B009NO0BUS?tag=petemo-20] by Stephen Covey • Book: Contact: A Novel [https://www.amazon.com/Contact-Novel-Carl-Sagan/dp/1501197983?tag=petemo-20] by Carl Sagan • Book: Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration [https://www.amazon.com/Creativity-Inc-Overcoming-Unseen-Inspiration/dp/0812993012?tag=petemo-20] by Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace • Past episode: 273: Taking Control of your Career with Korn Ferry’s Gary Burnison [https://awesomeatyourjob.com/273-taking-control-of-your-career-with-korn-ferry-gary-burnison/] — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO [http://vanguard.com/AUDIO] • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome [http://quince.com/Awesome] • Taelor. Visit Visit taelor.style [http://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 [http://awesomeatyourjob.com/chat] with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

1114: How to Achieve Authentic Thriving with Jon Rosemberg

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 [http://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: R [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccaokamoto]A Guide to Thriving: The Science Behind Breaking Old Patterns, Reclaiming Your Agency, and Finding Meaning [https://www.amazon.com/Guide-Thriving-Breaking-Patterns-Reclaiming/dp/1394367937?tag=petemo-20] • LinkedIn: Jon Rosemberg [https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jonrosemberg] • Website: JonRosemberg.com [https://www.jonrosemberg.com/] — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Study: "Workplace Wellbeing and Firm Performance" [https://wellbeing.hmc.ox.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2304-WP-Workplace-Wellbeing-and-Firm-Performance-DOI.pdf] 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” [https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf] • Book: Man's Search for Meaning [https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/0807014265?tag=petemo-20] by Viktor Frankl • Book: Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships (Nonviolent Communication Guides) [https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships/dp/189200528X?tag=petemo-20] by Marshall Rosenberg and Deepak Chopra • Book: Building a Life Worth Living: A Memoir [https://www.amazon.com/Building-Life-Worth-Living-Memoir/dp/0812994612?tag=petemo-20] by Marsha Linehan • Video: “You're More Stressed Than Ever - Let's Change That” [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo1A45ShcMo] by Kurzgesagt – In A Nutshell • Past episode: 500: Building Unshakeable Self-Esteem and Confidence with Victor Cheng [https://awesomeatyourjob.com/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 [http://vanguard.com/AUDIO] • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome [http://quince.com/Awesome] • Taelor. Visit Visit taelor.style [http://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 [http://awesomeatyourjob.com/chat] with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

1113: How to Make Memorable and Lasting First Impressions with Rebecca Okamoto

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 [http://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 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccaokamoto] • TEDx Talk: How to introduce yourself—and get hired | Rebecca Okamoto | TEDxNorthwesternU [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_N3PGvnVKg] • Website: 20Words.com [https://20words.com/] — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • TEDx Talk: Want to sound like a leader? Start by saying your name right | Laura Sicola | TEDxPenn [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02EJ1IdC6tE] • Book: Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It [https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805?tag=petemo-20] by Chriss Voss and Tahl Raz • Past episode: 311: Communication Secrets from FBI Kidnapping Negotiator Chris Voss [https://awesomeatyourjob.com/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 [https://awesomeatyourjob.com/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 [http://vanguard.com/AUDIO] • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome [http://quince.com/Awesome] • Taelor. Visit Visit taelor.style [http://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 [http://awesomeatyourjob.com/chat] with Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].