1152: The Five Essential Steps to Getting to Where You Want to Go with Dr. Henry Cloud

1152: The Five Essential Steps to Getting to Where You Want to Go with Dr. Henry Cloud

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job May 14, 2026 Duration: 38:02
Dr. Henry Cloud reveals the five essential components to achieving your desired future. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why the human body is our best model for achieving results 2) The biggest power move of high performers 3) Two questions to go above your natural wiring Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1152 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT HENRY —  Dr. Henry Cloud is a clinical psychologist, leadership expert, and New York Times bestselling author whose books have sold over twenty million copies worldwide. Named by Success magazine as one of the top 25 leaders in the field, his work spans executive coaching, organizational transformation, and personal growth. He holds a BS in psychology from Southern Methodist University and a PhD in clinical psychology from Biola University. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee. • Book: Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life • Book: Necessary Endings: The Employees, Businesses, and Relationships That All of Us Have to Give Up in Order to Move Forward • Book: Your Desired Future: The Five Essential Steps That Take You Where You Want to Go • Website: DrCloud.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: Making TIME for Strategy: How to be less busy and more successful by Richard Metcalf • Book: Management by Peter Drucker • Book: No Man Is an Island by Thomas Merton • Past episode: 867: How to Stop Being Busy and Start Being Strategic with Richard Medcalf — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Scribe. Book a personalized enterprise demo with scribe.how/awesome • 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. • Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/awesomepod 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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1158: The Science Behind Why People Quit with Dr. Anthony Klotz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:47
Dr. Anthony Klotz discusses how to manage the big and small moments that make us question our next career moves. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How the pandemic fundamentally altered our relationship with work 2) Why doing nothing…
1154: The Fundamentals of Great Executive Presence with Elisia Keown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:53
Elisia Keown breaks down what it really means to develop your executive presence. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What it really means to have “more executive presence” 2) The sentences hindering your executive presence 3) How to sh…
221: Becoming a Great Conversationalist with Celeste Headlee [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:01
Journalist Celeste Headlee breaks down the steps towards being a better conversationalist. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The top ways to have better conversations 2) The myths you believe about good listening 3) An eye-opening way…