The Tricky Parts of Merit Cycles
The blunt reality: Merit cycles are not how you build your earning power or career. They are a function of company culture and HR, and generally speaking are disconnected from your biggest opportuniti...
29 Aug 202426min
Limiting Factors - The Hidden Focus That Matters the Most
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 to focus on. You'll learn the real enemy of focus (n...
22 Aug 202416min
Improve Your Chances In Your Engineering Job Search Using the Scientific Method with Brian Pulliam
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 you can set yourself up to become a much better ca...
14 Aug 20241h 26min
Improve Your Chances In Your Engineering Job Search Using the Scientific Method with Brian Pulliam
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 you can set yourself up to become a much better ca...
8 Aug 20241h 27min
Focus On Outcomes By Resetting Your Base
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 better outcomes in the long run.🙏 Today's Episode is Br...
2 Aug 202418min
Portraying Confidence in the Face of the Unknown
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 about building true confidence in what you do (and impo...
24 Jul 202416min
Now, Next, Later, Never - A Simple Daily Framework for Managing Information and Prioritization
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 basic text editor - that's it!🙏 Today's Episode is Br...
17 Jul 202426min
Bias to Action As A Skill
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 difference between this skill and a more automatic cogni...
5 Jul 202412min
