How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Ron Friedman reveals the science behind unlocking extraordinary team performance.

— YOU’LL LEARN —
1) The three strengths that separate superteams from average teams
2) Why managing energy and attention matters more than working harder
3) The feedback approach that encourages lasting behavior change

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— ABOUT RON —
Ron Friedman, PhD, is an award-winning psychologist and the founder of ignite80, a learning and development company that teaches leaders science-based strategies for building high-performing teams. His research has been featured on NPR, Bloomberg, CBS, NBC, FOX, CNN, as well as in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, The Guardian, The Globe and Mail (Toronto), Fast Company, Psychology Today, and Harvard Business Review.
He is the author of The Best Place to Work, an Inc. Magazine Best Business Book of the Year, and Decoding Greatness. He lives in Pittsford, New York.
• Book: Superteams: The Science and Secrets of High-Performing Teams
• Website: SuperteamsMasterclass.com
• Website: SuperteamsInc

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —
• Book: The Award: A Novel by Matthew Pearl

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Eric Zimmer reveals the small steps that build momentum and help create lasting habit transformations.

— YOU’LL LEARN —
1) Why most change efforts fail
2) How to talk yourself into choosing the right thing
3) The six ways we self-sabotage—and how to stop them

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— ABOUT ERIC —
Eric Zimmer is an author, teacher, speaker, and the creator of The One You Feed podcast. At 24, Eric was homeless, addicted to heroin, and facing prison. His journey from those depths sparked his lifelong inquiry into human transformation and resilience. Through his behavior coaching, workshops, and mentorship, he has guided thousands worldwide in creating sustainable habits that last through steady change. His approach combines cutting-edge science with timeless wisdom, providing practical pathways to greater integrity and deeper meaning.
His story and his work have been featured in the media, including TedX, Mind Body Green, Elephant Journal, the BBC and Brain Pickings. His new book is How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life.
• Book: How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life – A Guide to Lasting Transformation Through Behavioral Science and Wisdom
• Website: OneYouFeed.net

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• Tool: Clearspace
• Study: “The effect of housing and gender on preference for morphine-sucrose solutions in rats” by Patricia F. Hadaway, et al.
• Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey
• Book: The Brothers K by David James Duncan
• Past episode: 122: Nourishing Good Habits and Attitudes with Eric Zimmer

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Nidhi Tewari, LCSW reveals the secret skill behind better trust, connection, and collaboration: attunement.

— YOU’LL LEARN —
1) The next evolution of emotional intelligence
2) How to improve collaboration and performance with the CHECK-IN framework
3) How sharing your own experiences can unintentionally shut others down

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— ABOUT NIDHI —
Nidhi Tewari, LCSW is a 2026 Thinkers50 Radar award recipient and keynote speaker on work culture and wellbeing, drawing on 13 years of clinical expertise with high-performing leaders.
She has worked with LinkedIn, Warner Bros. Discovery, TED, and NPR, among others, and presented at the World Economic Forum, Cannes Lions, TEDWomen, and TEDNext. Featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Inc., and Fast Company, she serves on the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council and Harvard T.H. Chan 2026 Creator Cohort.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
• Book: Working Well: How to Build a Happier, Healthier Workplace Through the Science of Attunement
• LinkedIn: Nidhi Tewari
• Website: NidhiTewari.com

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• Book: I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships by Michael Sorensen
• Book: Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek
• Book: The Dictionary of Body Language: A Field Guide to Human Behavior by Joe Navarro
• Past episode: 341: Decoding Body Language with ex-FBI Special Agent Joe Navarro
• Past episode: 693: Building Better Relationships through Validation with Michael Sorensen

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Justin Hale reveals the key to communicating difficult truths while strengthening relationships.

— YOU’LL LEARN —
1) How avoiding conflict erodes trust in teams
2) How to set expectations that leave no room for misunderstanding
3) The mindset shift for calmer conversations

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— ABOUT JUSTIN —
Justin Hale is an author and keynote speaker who has worked with hundreds of organizations worldwide, helping leaders and teams communicate better, elevate productivity, and build healthier cultures. He is the coauthor of the New York Times best seller Crucial Accountability: Proven Skills to Build Trust, Address Disappointment, and Get Results.
His research and writing has been published in places like Harvard Business Review, CNBC.com, Fox Business, Bloomberg, and Fast Company. Justin’s coaching and advice is also published regularly in the Crucial Skills newsletter.
• Book: Crucial Accountability: Proven Skills to Build Trust, Address Disappointment, and Get Results, Third Edition
• LinkedIn: Justin Hale
• Website: CrucialLearning.com

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• App: Note to Self
• Book: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen
• Book: Why We Do What We Do by Edward Deci
• 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

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Erin McGoff shares the simple word shifts that will supercharge your confidence and improve your image at work.

— YOU’LL LEARN —
1) How to get a raise with just a few words
2) How to set boundaries like a pro
3) The one phrase to stop using at work

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— ABOUT ERIN —
Erin McGoff is an award-winning filmmaker and content creator—known as the “internet’s big sister” through her AdviceWithErin branding. McGoff has built a significant online presence with millions of followers, delivering candid career and life advice for Gen Z and Millennials. She received a Pulitzer Fellowship in 2017 and was named a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient in 2025. Her impact has been recognized by publications like The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, and others, and she is currently a contributor to CNBC. Her New York Times bestselling book, THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF WORK, is on sale now.
• App: StupidFish
• Book: The Secret Language of Work: Hyper-Helpful Scripts for Every Situation
• Instagram: @advicewitherin
• Newsletter: HyperHelpful.com

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• Tool: Cowork
• Book: Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chriss Voss and Tahl Raz
• Book: What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry, M.D.
• Past episode: 311: Communication Secrets from FBI Kidnapping Negotiator Chris Voss
• Past episode: 357: The Six Morning Habits of High Performers with Hal Elrod

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