1145: How to Flourish in Chaos and Build Adaptability with Anne Grady

1145: How to Flourish in Chaos and Build Adaptability with Anne Grady

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job April 13, 2026 Duration: 41:01
Anne Grady shares expert tips for developing your capacity to adapt, change, and grow during times of uncertainty.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why to seek out the (second) greatest threat to your brain2) How to optimize your three most precious resources 3) The trick to stop dwelling on your angerSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1145 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANNE — Anne Grady is a keynote speaker, bestselling author, and resilience expert who equips leaders and teams with practical tools to adapt, lead, and grow through change. With a master’s degree in organizational communication, she blends neuroscience, psychology, and real-world experience to make complex ideas simple and actionable. Her work helps people build resilience, strengthen leadership, and thrive in times of uncertainty.• Book: EvolvAbility: Growing Forward When Life Goes Sideways• Website: Evolvability.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time by Brian Tracy• Book: Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life by Susan David• Book: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck• Book: Now, Discover Your Strengths: The revolutionary Gallup program that shows you how to develop your unique talents and strengths by Gallup— 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• Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO 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

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