Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchGetting to Senior - Taking Ownership Without Leading Projects
Episode 1275
If you're an engineer looking to move into a senior role, you have likely heard that you need to demonstrate "ownership". Unfortunately, this crucial term is often poorly defined and leads to a major…
Published on an hour ago
Part Two - Bryan McCann, CTO of You.com, on AI, Engineering, Art, and Everything In Between
Episode 1274
Hey everyone, welcome to today's episode of Developer Tea. This is the second part of my interview with Bryan McCann, the CTO at you.com. If you haven't listened to Part One, I'd encourage you to go …
Published on 6 days, 23 hours ago
Part One - Bryan McCann, CTO of You.com, on AI, Engineering, Art, and Everything In Between
Episode 1274
Hey everyone and welcome to today's episode of Developer Tea. It's been quite a while since I've had a guest on the show. Today, I'm joined by Bryan McCann, CTO at you.com. We dive into a wide-rangin…
Published on 1 week, 6 days ago
Going to War with Burnout - Less Hours Isn't Your Only Option
Episode 1273
I'm tackling a massive challenge today: burnout. While the standard advice usually involves working less, I want to show you a practical dimension of burnout you have more control over, focusing on i…
Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago
The Good and Bad of Choosing Measurements - Traps and Opportunities of Measuring What Matters
Episode 1272
In this episode, I dive into the management mantra that "what is measured is managed" and explain why this simple assertion often leads to a complex trap. We discuss why the act of measuring team pro…
Published on 1 month ago
Engage in Deliberate Practice to Level Up Your Engineering Leadership Skills
Episode 1271
I want to dive into the concept of Deliberate Practice, which sets the greatest apart in fields ranging from sports to writing to engineering. I’ll explain why it’s much more than just repetition or …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Shift Your Locus of Control to Take Charge of Your Engineering Career
Episode 1270
This episode explores the concept of Locus of Control and why developing a more internal locus of control is beneficial for your career and life. You'll learn the difference between internal and exte…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Resumé Driven Development - Your Career is In Your Hands
Episode 1269
In this episode we'll discuss why "Résumé Driven Development" is a powerful mental model for building a thriving career. Instead of seeing your résumé as just a job-hunting tool, you'll learn to use …
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Forced and Unforced Errors
Episode 1268
In this episode, we introduce a simple yet powerful mental model from the world of sports: forced vs. unforced errors. By understanding this concept, you can shift your focus from things outside your…
Published on 2 months ago
View Your Productivity Through the Lens of Values and Priorities
Episode 1267
In this episode, we introduce two fundamental thought experiments to help you uncover your true priorities and core values. By exploring scenarios of scarcity and abundance, you'll learn to align you…
Published on 2 months ago