Podcast Episodes

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…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

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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 …

5 months, 1 week ago

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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 e…

5 months, 2 weeks ago

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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…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

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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 résum…

6 months ago

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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,…

6 months ago

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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…

6 months, 1 week ago

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This One Skill Signifies Seniority For Software Engineers

Episode 1266

This episode explains what is arguably the best career advice you'll hear this week: the one skill that signifies seniority in software engineers is …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

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Backup Plans and Risk Reward Curves

Episode 1265

This episode focuses on the critical importance of having a backup plan, not just for technical redundancies but especially for situations involving …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

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Second Order Consequences and Forcing Functions

Episode 1264

Todays episode delves into understanding and leveraging second and third-order consequences – the ripple effects that occur after an initial action –…

7 months ago

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