1056: Winning the Mental Game of Leadership with Sébastien Page

1056: Winning the Mental Game of Leadership with Sébastien Page

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job May 8, 2025 Duration: 45:18
Sébastien Page explores how great leaders navigate failure, conflict, pressure, and purpose. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How agreeableness holds you back   2) How to know whether a goal is still worth pursuing  3) How to make stress work for you  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1056 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT SÉBASTIEN —  Sébastien Page is Head of Global Multi-Asset and Chief Investment Officer at T. Rowe Price. He has more than two decades of leadership experience and has done extensive research on positive, sports, and personality psychology. He currently oversees a team of investment professionals actively managing over $500 billion in Assets Under Management.  Page has written two finance books: Beyond Diversification: What Every Investor Needs to Know, and the co-authored Factor Investing and Asset Allocation, and he has won six annual research-paper awards: two from The Financial Analysts Journal and four from The Journal of Portfolio Management. He appears regularly on CNBC and Bloomberg TV, and in 2022 was named a Top Voice in Finance by LinkedIn. He has been quoted extensively in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Barron’s. His latest book, The Psychology of Leadership, is on sale now from Harriman House. Page lives in Maryland with his wife and kids. • Book: The Psychology of Leadership: Timeless principles to improve your management of individuals, teams… and yourself!  • LinkedIn: Sébastien Page • Website: PsychologyofLeadership.net  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins  • Book: Never Finished: Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within by David Goggins  • Book: Open: An Autobiography by Andre Agassi  • Book: Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away by Annie Duke  • Book: The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier  • Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey  • Past episode: 727: How to Start Something New and See it Through with Michael Bungay Stanier — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever feel like there's a gap between the work you're doing and the work you know you're capable of? That's the space where How to Be Awesome at Your Job lives. Hosted by Pete, this long-running podcast digs into the practical, often overlooked tactics that transform good performance into remarkable impact. Rather than abstract theory, each conversation with accomplished thought-leaders and results-getters focuses on extracting specific, actionable insights you can apply immediately. You'll hear real stories and candid advice that sharpen universal skills-like clear communication, strategic thinking, and effective collaboration-which are essential for any role that involves working with others and solving problems. With over 25 million downloads and recognition from places like The New York Times and Forbes, the podcast has become a trusted resource for professionals seeking more than just a checklist. It’s about cultivating a more fulfilling career, finding more meaning in your daily tasks, and yes, creating more wins and financial reward along the way. Tune in to discover how small shifts in approach can lead to significant gains in your performance, your well-being, and your overall enjoyment of the work you do.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

How to Be Awesome at Your Job
Podcast Episodes
1093: How to Become Powerfully Likeable with Dr. Kate Mason [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:24
Kate Mason shares how to be both powerful AND well-liked. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The common phrases that undermine your influence 2) How to ask questions while boosting your credibility 3) How to overcome the fear of saying…
1092: Transforming Stress into Your Superpower with Dr. Rebecca Heiss [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:04
Dr. Rebecca Heiss shares powerful perspectives for reframing stress. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why stress fuels meaning and purpose 2) The formula that helps harness stress 3) The 6-minute practice that reframes stress Subscri…
1090: How to Get Recruiters to Compete for You with Madeline Mann [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:53
Madeline Mann shares insider tips and strategies for landing exciting new career opportunities. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The resume mistake high achievers make 2) The simple tweak that dramatically nets you more inbound oppor…
1087: How Neurodivergent Professionals Thrive at Work with Shea Belsky [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:29
Shea Belsky shares his top do’s and don’ts for managing neurodiversity in the workplace. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why neurodivergency is unavoidable at work 2) The unique strengths and struggles of autistic people 3) When and…
1086: How to Unlock Personal Power and Deep Confidence with Chris Lipp [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:57
Chris Lipp reveals the key to owning the room and boosting your confidence. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to end self-consciousness 2) A 5-minute ritual to prime your power 3) Two behaviors that naturally earn you respect Subs…
1085: How to Find More Fun at Work Every Day with Bree Groff [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:40
Bree Groff shares the simple but effective strategies for finding more fun at work. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The mind shift that helps us find more fun at work 2) The 5-minute team practice that drastically improves engagemen…
1084: How to Navigate Change and Encourage Innovation with Jeff DeGraff [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:28
Jeff DeGraff shows you how to go from managing change to mastering it. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why facts don’t actually change minds—and what does 2) Why you should seek out constructive conflict 3) What to do when you’re ov…