Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchLimiting Factors - The Hidden Focus That Matters the Most
Episode 1220
In today's episode we discuss focus, again. This time, through the lens of a few mental models that help us decide what is actually the right thing t…
1 year, 9 months ago
Improve Your Chances In Your Engineering Job Search Using the Scientific Method with Brian Pulliam
Episode 1219
I'm joined today by Brian Pulliam. I've personally engaged Brian as a career coach. In this discussion we'll talk a bit about coaching, and about how…
1 year, 9 months ago
Improve Your Chances In Your Engineering Job Search Using the Scientific Method with Brian Pulliam
Episode 1218
I'm joined today by Brian Pulliam. I've personally engaged Brian as a career coach. In this discussion we'll talk a bit about coaching, and about how…
1 year, 9 months ago
Focus On Outcomes By Resetting Your Base
Episode 1217
In this episode we talk about the concept of "resetting your base" - moving in a direction you don't necessarily want to go in order to achieve bette…
1 year, 9 months ago
Portraying Confidence in the Face of the Unknown
Episode 1216
In today's episode we discuss how you might build your confidence without being disingenuous. This isn't a lesson in psychology or tricks - it's abou…
1 year, 10 months ago
Now, Next, Later, Never - A Simple Daily Framework for Managing Information and Prioritization
Episode 1215
In today's episode, we'll discuss an absolutely simple structure for prioritization and information flow in your daily work. The flow relies on a bas…
1 year, 10 months ago
Bias to Action As A Skill
Episode 1214
You have seen "bias to action" on job requirements, but what does this really mean? Is it something that can be learned? Make sure you know the diffe…
1 year, 10 months ago
Managing Using Core Indicators of Team Outcomes
Episode 1213
In this episode, we use the Start / Stop / Continue framework in a new way. As leaders, we should always know what outcome indicators a given discuss…
1 year, 11 months ago
Inverted Thinking As a Strategy To Combat Bias
Episode 1212
In today's episode, we talk about inversion and inverted thinking. This is a mental model inspired by considering the "negative space" instead of the…
2 years ago
Talking To Yourself for Better One-On-Ones
Episode 1211
In today's episode we discuss a preparation step for your next one-on-one. Don't just wing it - do your homework... and talk to yourself a little bit…
2 years ago