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The skills you build and the tools you master matter, but they aren't your most important asset when things go wrong — and something eventually will. In this episode, I work through why our careers and lives are governed more by avoiding catastrophic downside than by chasing upsi ... Show More

If you are a manager, a lead engineer, or anyone growing into more responsibility, this throwback episode is built for you. We keep hearing the same question, now louder than ever: "Why can't this go faster?" AI and agentic coding have made the literal coding step dramatically ch ... Show More

The skills problem isn't going anywhere — it's just wearing new clothes. In this episode, I unpack how the lessons we learned decades ago (limiting work in progress, the theory of constraints, test-driven development) are coming roaring back as the fundamentals that will carry yo ... Show More

Interviewers often ask questions about taking the initiative to help others because they want to learn more about your collaboration and teamwork skills and determine if you are proactive and take ownership. During this episode, I show you a simple, 5-step approach to formulate a ... Show More

Earn additional income by sharing your opinion on userinterviews.com!Episode Resources:What is platform engineering?What is an internal developer platform?What is Dynamic Configuration Management?Salesman tricks for the Platform EngineerPlatform Engineering communityPlatformCon 2 ... Show More

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:This is part 2 to a fantastic in-depth discussion on teaching and learning in software development. We go WAY beyond teaching technical skills alone and focus on how companies can build leaders and individuals can forge successful careers for themselves. We ex ... Show More

This week, Helen and Sarah talk about the factors that contribute to a high performing team. They dive into Patrick Lencioni's work on the Five Dysfunctions of a Team and share ideas for action to help you address common issues that impact teams. If you feel like your team would ... Show More

Have you ever wondered how I got Gary Vee as my first podcast guest? I didn’t just demand he connect with me, that’s for sure! I found out how I could ADD value to him. And that’s the key! Ask how you can help first. Be creative. Use your skills. And make a difference for THEM. O ... Show More

How you can help your team work together.Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com.Find Modern Mentor on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the n ... Show More

If a project has moved past your Geniuses or hasn't reached them yet, how can you productively contribute?  This week, Pat and the team explain how each Genius can still be an asset to a team in every stage of the process of work.     Become a Working Genius Certified Facilitator ... Show More

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