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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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Take Advantage of What You Already Have

Every developer at least at one point in their career gets the feeling that they are falling behind. In today's episode, we're talking about overlooking the things you already know.

Published: 3/30/2020
Length: ~11m
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Stress and Tolerance

In today's episode we're talking about stress responses during difficult times.

Published: 3/27/2020
Length: ~10m
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Architecting Change - Interpolation

Change is hard and complex and yet it is all around us. That's what we're talking about on today's episode of Developer Tea.

Published: 3/25/2020
Length: ~11m
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When Do Long-Term Models and Habits Betray You?

Habits are not built over-night. In today's episode, we're discussing when mental models are standing in your way and what you can do about it.

Published: 3/23/2020
Length: ~11m
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The Overreaction Paradox

In today's episode, we're talking about overreactions to events around us as you work from home and in isolation. When is overreaction acceptable and when does it cause a larger problem?

Published: 3/20/2020
Length: ~11m
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Hidden Environment Inputs - Mindful Remote Work

Many of you are working from home for the first time in a long time. In today's episode, we're talking about mindful remote work.

Published: 3/18/2020
Length: ~10m
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Interview w/ Carl Yates Perry (Part 2)

Stress can either stretch you or hurt you. In today's second part of the interview with Carl Yates Perry, General Manager at Square, we're discussing jobs that give you more energy than they take and how to maintain a healthy working life.

Published: 3/16/2020
Length: ~45m
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Interview w/ Carl Yates Perry - Part 1

How do you know when it's the right time to leave your job? In today's part 1 of this 2-part interview, we're talking to Carl Yates Perry about his job transitions and how he made the decision to become the General Manager at Square.

Published: 3/13/2020
Length: ~42m
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Flattening the Cost of Change Curve

Today we're talking about future-proofing your code and cost of change curves.

Published: 3/11/2020
Length: ~7m
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4 Reasons You Will Never Pick the "Right Tool For the Job"

Picking the best tool for the job is a smart solution for developers, but in today's episode, we're talking about how choosing the best tool for the job can sometimes limit us from the best solution to a problem.

Published: 3/9/2020
Length: ~12m
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