681: How to Achieve Greatness without Talent or Hard Work with Ron Friedman

681: How to Achieve Greatness without Talent or Hard Work with Ron Friedman

Ron Friedman provides a third path to greatness through reverse engineering.


— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) How to reverse-engineer greatness

2) How to train people to give you better feedback

3) The 5 minute trick that will boost your performance by 20%


Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep681 for clickable versions of the links below.


— ABOUT RON —

Ron Friedman, PhD, is an award-winning psychologist who has served on the faculty of the several prestigious colleges in the United States and has consulted for political leaders, nonprofits, and many of the world’s most recognized brands. Popular accounts of his research have appeared in major newspapers, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, the Globe and Mail, The Guardian, as well as magazines such as Harvard Business Review and Psychology Today.

Ron is the founder of ignite80, a learning and development company that translates research in neuroscience, human physiology and behavioral economics into practical strategies that help working professionals become healthier, happier and more productive. His first book, The Best Place to Work, was selected as an Inc. Magazine Best Business Book of the Year.

• Book: Decoding Greatness: How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer Success

• Book: The Best Place to Work: The Art and Science of Creating an Extraordinary Workplace

• Book Website: DecodingGreatnessBook.com

• Website: RonFriedmanPhD.com


— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• App: Lose It

• App: The Done

• Book: Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell

• Book: Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise by Anders Ericsson

• Book: The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss

• Book: The Ickabog by J.K. Rowling

• Diary: One Line A Day: A Five-Year Memory Book (5 Year Journal, Daily Journal, Yearly Journal, Memory Journal) by Chronicle Book Staff


— THANK YOU SPONSORS! —

Care.com. Find the perfect caregiver for your child, parents, and home.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episoder(1167)

2025 GREATS: 1066: How to Thrive When Your Resilience Runs Out with Dr. Tasha Eurich

2025 GREATS: 1066: How to Thrive When Your Resilience Runs Out with Dr. Tasha Eurich

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 ...

22 Des 202552min

2025 GREATS: 1038: Getting What You Need from Your Boss through Managing Up with Melody Wilding

2025 GREATS: 1038: Getting What You Need from Your Boss through Managing Up with Melody Wilding

Melody Wilding breaks down the crucial conversations to have with your boss to improve your work life. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to differentiate yourself with one conversation 2) How to build your push...

18 Des 202537min

2025 GREATS: 1045: How to Stop Overthinking and Build Mental Resilience with Joseph Nguyen

2025 GREATS: 1045: How to Stop Overthinking and Build Mental Resilience with Joseph Nguyen

Joseph Nguyen discusses the hidden relationship between thinking and suffering—and offers a powerful framework for achieving peace of mind. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to spot and stop negative judgments ...

15 Des 202545min

2025 GREATS: 1020: The Three Keys to Being Inspirational with Adam Galinsky

2025 GREATS: 1020: The Three Keys to Being Inspirational with Adam Galinsky

Adam Galinsky reveals the core skills anyone can master for more inspiring leadership. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The easiest way to uplift the people around you 2) The 15-minute exercise that makes you visi...

11 Des 202542min

1116: How to Take Control of Your Career with Confidence with Kimberly Brown

1116: How to Take Control of Your Career with Confidence with Kimberly Brown

Kimberly Brown shares practical steps on how to take charge of your career and steer it with intention.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The framework for improving your reputation 2) How to cultivate relationships...

8 Des 202534min

1115: How to Earn and Keep Your Next Promotion with Mark Thompson

1115: How to Earn and Keep Your Next Promotion with Mark Thompson

Mark Thompson reveals the principles of readiness that he’s used to help aspiring CEOs get the top job.— YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The one behavior that makes you more CEO-like 2) Why to take on your boss’ pr...

4 Des 202539min

1114: How to Achieve Authentic Thriving with Jon Rosemberg

1114: How to Achieve Authentic Thriving with Jon Rosemberg

Jon Rosemberg discusses how to break free from limiting beliefs and reclaim control over your life. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The difference between succeeding and thriving2) How to shift out of survival mo...

1 Des 202545min

1113: How to Make Memorable and Lasting First Impressions with Rebecca Okamoto

1113: How to Make Memorable and Lasting First Impressions with Rebecca Okamoto

Rebecca Okamoto helps transform your introduction from boring to powerful. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to introduce yourself in 20 words or less 2) How to project confidence in your introduction–both in p...

24 Nov 202534min

Populært innen Business og økonomi

stopp-verden
lydartikler-fra-aftenposten
dine-penger-pengeradet
e24-podden
rss-borsmorgen-okonominyhetene
rss-penger-polser-og-politikk
pengepodden-2
livet-pa-veien-med-jan-erik-larssen
finansredaksjonen
utbytte
pengesnakk
stormkast-med-valebrokk-stordalen
tid-er-penger-en-podcast-med-peter-warren
morgenkaffen-med-finansavisen
liberal-halvtime
rss-sunn-okonomi
lederpodden
rss-pa-konto
rss-investering-gjort-enkelt
rss-markedspuls-2