1144: Getting More of What You Want through the Art of Persuasion with Joshua Bandoch

1144: Getting More of What You Want through the Art of Persuasion with Joshua Bandoch

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job April 9, 2026 Duration: 42:57
Joshua Bandoch reveals how to persuade better in accordance with our natural human wiring.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The major misconceptions hurting your persuasiveness2) The six moral tastes to appeal to for more persuasiveness 3) How to get your stories to really resonate with peopleSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1144 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOSHUA — Persuasion expert Joshua Bandoch has spent over a decade uncovering the secrets of persuasion. He’s mined psychology, neuroscience, economics, public policy, and history for cutting-edge techniques that work. He’s put them to use in hundreds of speeches written for senior government officials delivered to just about any audience. Bandoch uses and refines these persuasion techniques on a daily basis as a think tank leader, where he crafts and communicates policies on issues like poverty, social mobility, education, and the economy to politically diverse audiences, including elected officials, local and national media, and grassroots activists.• Book: How to Get What You Want: Mastering the Art and Science of Persuasion• LinkedIn: Joshua Bandoch• Website: JoshuaBandoch.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt• Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Narwhal. Treat your home to spotless, fresh floors with us.narwhal.com/pete.• Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME.• Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll with gusto.com/AWESOME• Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/better 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: 50

How to Be Awesome at Your Job
Podcast Episodes
1179: Dr. Martin Seligman on How Agency Propels Flourishing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:44
The father of positive psychology, Dr. Martin Seligman, discusses how to harness the hidden engine of human progress: agency. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The key concept that determines whether we give up2) The building blocks o…
1176: How to Stay Effective Amidst Chaos with Melissa Swift [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:25
Melissa Swift shares strategies for navigating the chaos of the modern workplace more effectively. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The four trends making work feel more intense and chaotic 2) How to hone in on what makes you effecti…
1173: The Tools for Greater Mental Strength with Amy Morin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:59
Amy Morin shares practical tools to stay calm, confident, and resilient under pressure.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to quickly shift your mood and energy 2) How to defuse dread and make your workday easier 3) The simple tool…