1108: How to Think, Act, and Achieve Like an “A-Player” with Rob Monson

1108: How to Think, Act, and Achieve Like an “A-Player” with Rob Monson

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job November 6, 2025 Duration: 38:11
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.

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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1069: Eight Steps for Excellent Listening with Emily Kasriel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:36
Emily Kasriel reveals how to build powerful connections with anyone through her eight-step listening process. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why every professional needs to master listening 2) A demo of the listening approach 3) Ho…
1067: Better Decisions through Neuroscience with Emily Falk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:55
Emily Falk reveals the hidden science behind how we make decisions—and how we can harness that to make more fulfilling choices. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to make doing hard things easier 2) The one belief that’s limiting y…
1066: How to Thrive When Your Resilience Runs Out with Dr. Tasha Eurich [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:51
Tasha Eurich shares why pushing through sometimes isn’t enough–and how to bounce back stronger than ever. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The hidden costs of “grit gaslighting” 2) How to know when you’ve hit your “resilience ceiling…
1063: Getting Meetings with Unreachable People with Stu Heinecke [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:14
Stu Heinecke shares fun and unconventional methods to reach VIPs. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The secret behind Stu’s 100% response rate 2) The master key to grabbing people’s attention 3) What AI can and can’t do for your outre…