Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCareer Advice for Surviving AI Outsourcing
Episode 1251
This episode addresses the fear surrounding industry changes, such as AI and potential outsourcing, and offers actionable advice for engineers, manag…
1 year ago
Take Back Your Time - Volatility, Pliability, and Agency and Your Obligations.mp3
Episode 1250
This episode provides tactical ways to own your time, reduce meeting load and obligations, and regain agency, especially when feeling burnt out. You'…
1 year ago
Iteration or Target State Planning
Episode 1249
This episode explores the dichotomy between iterative planning and target state planning in software development, discussing the benefits and drawbac…
1 year, 1 month ago
Three Principles of Preparedness - Mitigate Risks and Capitalize On Opportunities
Episode 1248
This episode delves into practical principles for navigating the unexpected in your life and career. Rather than attempting to predict specific event…
1 year, 1 month ago
Did I Get That Right? - A High Leverage Habit that Requires Virtually Zero Skill
Episode 1247
This episode introduces a simple yet highly effective communication habit that can be adopted by anyone to significantly reduce the risk of misunders…
1 year, 1 month ago
Meta Models - Logarithmic Returns
Episode 1246
This episode introduces a valuable meta-tool for understanding the generic shapes of models, focusing specifically on the concept of logarithmic rela…
1 year, 1 month ago
Dimensional Reframing - Think Along a New Axis
Episode 1245
This episode introduces the concept of dimensional reframing as a tool to gain new perspectives on problems and facilitate decision-making by conside…
1 year, 1 month ago
Chesterton's Fence - Why You Should Think Twice Before Rewriting That Project
Episode 1244
This episode explores the concept of Chesterton's fence, a principle that advises against removing or altering something without first understanding …
1 year, 2 months ago
Reframing Areas of Growth to Your Manager
Episode 1243
This episode discusses how to reframe areas of growth identified in performance reviews with your manager, turning potential weaknesses into strategi…
1 year, 2 months ago
Owning and Requesting Forward-Framed Feedback
Episode 1242
This episode provides a tactical question to elicit useful feedback by taking responsibility for seeking it out and framing the request in a way that…
1 year, 2 months ago