1091: How to Persuade and Motivate Action through Compelling Data Stories with Mike Cisneros

1091: How to Persuade and Motivate Action through Compelling Data Stories with Mike Cisneros

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job September 8, 2025 Duration: 37:30
Mike Cisneros shares principles for turning graphs into persuasive stories. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why analysis alone won’t persuade 2) The antidote for complex and overwhelming data 3) Why NOT to answer everyone’s questions Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1091 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT MIKE —  Mike Cisneros is an award-winning data visualization specialist and co-author of Storytelling with Data - Before & After: Practical Makeovers for Powerful Data Stories. A two-time Tableau Visionary, he helps organizations turn complex data into clear, actionable visuals that drive better decisions. He works with the team at storytelling with data to help people and businesses communicate more effectively with data. • Book: Storytelling with Data: Before and After - Practical Makeovers for Powerful Data Stories • Website: StorytellingWithData.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Tool: Tableau Public • Tool: Bullet Journal • Website: The Pudding • SlideShare: a16z - Adreessen Horowitz • Study: “If It's Hard to Read, It's Hard to Do: Processing Fluency Affects Effort Prediction and Motivation” by Hyunjin Song and Norbert Schwarz • Book: Storytelling with Data: A Data Visualization Guide for Business Professionals by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic • Book: Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World--and Why Things Are Better Than You Think by Hans Rosling, Anna Rosling Ronnlund, Ola Rosling • Book: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow: A novel by Gabrielle Zevin • Past episode: 1077: The Six Insights of Excellent Communicators with Ruth Milligan — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome • LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at linkedin.com/beawesome • Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome • Square. See how Square can transform your business by visiting Square.com/go/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

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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…