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4 Ways to Be a Better PR Reviewer

What does it mean to collaborate as an engineer with other engineers? In today's episode, we're talking about the pull request process and the lack of attention it seems to get from engineers.

Published: 5/18/2020
Length: ~17m
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What is Code, to Our Evolved Mind?

How does our brain perceive code in our environment and how does our mind make meaning out of our code?

Published: 5/15/2020
Length: ~16m
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Correlation, Causation, Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc

Correlation is not causation. In today's episode, we're talking about how we get twisted around, thinking data correlation equals causation.

Published: 5/13/2020
Length: ~8m
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Context-Dependent Decisions and Linear Heuristic Mental Models

Which language should you learn? Which book should you read next? In today's episode we're talking about intentional decisions we make and how those decisions can shape our immediate and long-term reality.

Published: 5/12/2020
Length: ~19m
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Productive Self-Sabotage

What causes us to fail? In today's episode we're talking about some of the answers to why we fail.

Published: 5/8/2020
Length: ~15m
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Simple Prioritization Visualization

Today's episode is a visualization exercise. Think about the 10-20 minute tasks that will eventually make up your day.

Published: 5/6/2020
Length: ~10m
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There Is No, "Way We've Always Done It"

In today's episode we're talking about the shape of our restrictions and what we take for granted in our current situations.

Published: 5/4/2020
Length: ~9m
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When To Walk Away From (and come back to) A Problem

In today's episode, we're answering a reviewer question; "When do you walk away from a problem to find the solution?"

Published: 5/1/2020
Length: ~11m
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Default Problem Solving Modes

What is your problem solving strategy in the face of uncertainty?

Published: 4/29/2020
Length: ~9m
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What Orders Have You Inherited?

There is some level of order that we all inherit. In today, we're talking about the pre-determined systems and facts that we grow up to rely on and guide our decisions.

Published: 4/27/2020
Length: ~10m
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Upstream w/ Dan Heath (Part 2)

Today, we conclude the interview with Dan Heath. In this part 2 of our conversation, we dive into respect and heroics for efforts of individuals who have prevented a team member from having to save the day or come to the rescue when a system fails.

Published: 4/24/2020
Length: ~33m
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Upstream w/ Dan Heath (Part 1)

In today's episode, we sit down with Dan Heath, author of a new book , Upstream. In this part 1 of the conversation with Dan, we discuss preventative work over reactive work among teams.

Published: 4/22/2020
Length: ~26m
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Protecting Uncertainty

In today's episode we're talking about what we don't know as a healthy marker for successful teams.

Published: 4/20/2020
Length: ~6m
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Learning Isn't A List of Items Your Can Check Off

We are addicted to knowledge and knowing more. In today's episode, we're talking about learning and seeing the world in a way that encourages more learning.

Published: 4/17/2020
Length: ~14m
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Consider Your Cues

In today's episode we're talking about changing habits and how to adapt to drastic changes.

Published: 4/13/2020
Length: ~8m
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How Little We Really Know

How often do you think about what you don't know? In today's episode we're talking about the feeling of guilt when coming across a skill that you don't know.

Published: 4/11/2020
Length: ~16m
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Improving Through Bad Ideas and Silly Questions

In today's episode, we're talking about the social instinct that prevents us from sharing silly or bad ideas and asking dumb questions during meetings.

Published: 4/8/2020
Length: ~13m
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Forcing Functions

In today's episode we're talking about different challenges we face and creating tough situations on purpose to drive us forward in career development.

Published: 4/6/2020
Length: ~8m
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Growth, Uncomfortability, and Deliberate Practice

In today's episode, we're talking about intensional discomfort and knowing when it's a growth practice and when to identify it debilitating.

Published: 4/3/2020
Length: ~10m
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Practical Steps for Reframing Problems

What words are you using to describe a problem you're working on? Today, we're talking about framing and how to effectively communicate what you're trying to solve.

Published: 4/1/2020
Length: ~13m
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