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Back to SearchBetter Report, Better Manager - Reiterate and Reflect for Better Communication
Episode 1062
Communication is hard. Like most things, we try to oversimplify it by turning "understanding" into a black and white, binary state. Communication and…
4 years, 1 month ago
Ambiguous Target Decisions and Noise
Episode 1061
In today's episode we discuss two types of decision evaluations, and a brief explanation of noise in decisionmaking.
You're making judgment calls ever…
4 years, 1 month ago
Better Report, Better Manager - The Assumption of Motivation
Episode 1060
We all have some kind of motivation. But in error, we assume we know the motivations of others, and we also assume that our future selves will act in…
4 years, 1 month ago
The Big Picture Pyramid
Episode 1059
How do you keep the big picture in mind while also executing on the details? In today's episode we talk about the three-part pyramid that represents …
4 years, 1 month ago
Better Report, Better Manager - Two Questions to Find Guidance If You Don't Have A Manager
Episode 1058
What should I do if I don't have a manager? There's a lot of answers to this question, but the first route I want to suggest is to find someone who c…
4 years, 1 month ago
Swizec Teller and the Senior Engineering Mindset, Part Two
Episode 1057
In today's episode, we talk with Swizec Teller, senior engineer at Tia. Swizec created SeniorMindset.com, discuss the differentiators and mindset shi…
4 years, 2 months ago
Swizec Teller and the Senior Engineering Mindset, Part One
Episode 1056
In today's episode, we talk with Swizec Teller, senior engineer at Tia. Swizec created SeniorMindset.com, discuss the differentiators and mindset shi…
4 years, 2 months ago
Better Report, Better Manager - One-On-One Frameworks: Focus and Fears
Episode 1055
What does a good 1-on-1 look like? We'll answer this in many different ways. For today's episode, I want to share a micro-framework for you to try ou…
4 years, 2 months ago
Better Report, Better Manager - Investing in a Healthier Manager-to-Report Relationship
Episode 1054
What should I look for in a healthy relationship with my manager? In this episode we talk about a variety of signals that you can expect if you have …
4 years, 2 months ago
Better Report, Better Manager Series: Calibration Conversation - 3 Questions to Ask Your Manager ASAP
Episode 1053
In this episode we are kicking off a series called "Better Report, Better Manager" - in this series, we'll discuss how you can improve your relations…
4 years, 2 months ago