Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchInterview Prep: Two Counterintuitive Tips
Episode 1211
In today's episode we'll discuss some counterintuitive advice for your interviews. This advice applies in interview settings, but also applies in 1-1…
2 years ago
The Top Resumé Mistake I See, Plus the Best Resumé Advice I've Ever Received
Episode 1210
After today's episode, your resumé is going to get better! In this episode I will share the biggest mistake and the best advice I've ever received ab…
2 years, 1 month ago
Prioritization Using Critical Path Thinking
Episode 1209
In today's episode, we talk about the counterintuitive process of prioritizing based on critical path. This is not a novel concept that I've invented…
2 years, 1 month ago
Cultural Antidotes - Clarity Isn't Just Honesty
Episode 1208
The most common mistake for any manager is to fail to clarify. This often happens because we mistake our average communications for having perfect cl…
2 years, 1 month ago
Demystifying Culture and Values
Episode 1207
What does your culture have to do with your values? In this episode we open up the discussion about a model of thinking for culture and values to und…
2 years, 1 month ago
Principles of Work - Shorten Your Feedback Loops
Episode 1206
Your feedback loops should be short enough that the cost of making a mistake is low enough that the value of the learning in the feedback loop exceed…
2 years, 1 month ago
Principles of Work - Be Your Own Advocate
Episode 1205
In this episode we discuss the importance of being your own advocate, and why this is likely the most rational position to hold. The takeaway: At any…
2 years, 1 month ago
Practical Application of Information Theory
Episode 1204
In this episode we discuss a practical application of information theory. Information theory is similar to the classic theory of communication, but d…
2 years, 1 month ago
Revisiting Core Working Principles - Hyperfixation on Measurements and Communication Degradation
Episode 1203
In today's episode we talk about working principles again. Specifically, we're looking at a problem with measurement fixation, as well as the natural…
2 years, 2 months ago
Revisiting Core Working Principles - Clarity as a Precursor to Focus and Strategy for Possibilities
Episode 1202
In this episode we are revisiting some of my own personal core principles of working. I'm sharing these with you for you to do whatever you want with…
2 years, 2 months ago