Do you document and analyse failure? In this episode, Squirrel and Jeffrey draw inspiration from Donald Knuth's detailed study of his own software mistakes to give you the lowdown on learning from past mistakes, including meaningful postmortems and retrospectives.
LINKS:
- Knuth's paper: https://yurichev.com/mirrors/knuth1989.pdf
- Foundation Failures: http ... Show More
Jan 14
Vibing Isn't for Everyone, Part II
Worried non-techy people will expect too much from Vibe Coding? Listener, Tom, wrote to us with his concerns about the actual productivity of AI development. Listen in for Jeffrey’s experience on trivial tools that make a big difference and how to manage expectations, on this epi ... Show More
12m 54s
Jan 7
Vibing Isn't for Everyone, Part I
It’s okay to be confused about Vibe Coding! On this episode of Troubleshooting Agile, Squirrel and Jeffrey respond to a listener’s argument from our series with Gene Kim on Vibe Coding and reflect on the question, what stage are we at in the industry when it comes to Vibe Coding ... Show More
16m 15s
Jul 2024
Using Problem Solving Frameworks to Ease Self-Doubt
<p>In this episode of the <b>Impostor Syndrome Files</b>, we talk about how using problem-solving frameworks can help you ease self-doubt and make better decisions. My guest this week, Tommy Ogden, co-founder of Activera Consulting, shares his career journey, including the twists ... Show More
38m 56s
Feb 2025
Founder Mistakes – Why Most Founders Fail (and How Coaching Helps You Succeed) w/ Alexis d'Amecourt
<p>As a startup founder, are you constantly putting out fires and feeling overwhelmed? You may be falling into some common pitfalls without even realizing it.</p>
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<p>In this episode, Yaniv and Chris are joined by Alexis D’Amecour, Head of Coaching at Mochary Method, ... Show More
58m 50s
Jan 2025
Scripts for difficult conversations: Giving hard feedback, navigating defensiveness, the three questions you should end every meeting with, more | Alisa Cohn (executive coach)
<p><strong>Alisa Cohn</strong> is an executive coach who has worked with C-suite executives at startups like Venmo, Etsy, Wirecutter, and DraftKings, and Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft, Google, Pfizer, Dell, and IBM. Inc. Magazine named Alisa one of the top 100 leadership s ... Show More
1h 23m
Jan 2025
How to Win by Being Right and Contrarian: Lessons from Zappos to DoorDash
Alfred Lin shares strategies for navigating startup challenges, building resilient teams, and creating long-lasting value. Lin explores lessons from companies like Zappos, Airbnb, DoorDash, and Amazon, offering actionable insights on topics like hiring for potential, managing cri ... Show More
2h 16m
Oct 13
Flow State: The Competitive Advantage You Need, And How To Harness It w/ Film Producer & Founder, Steven Puri
What if your best work came from finding your flow, rather than simply grinding harder? In the age of constant distraction, many founders mistake busyness for progress, chasing notifications, meetings, and multitasking without realizing that true innovation happens when the mind ... Show More
50m 38s
Jan 2025
How a Framework Transforms Your Business Analysis Approach
In this episode Susan Moore and guest Laura Brandenburg, founder and CEO of Bridging the Gap, discuss how having a structured approach to business analysis can improve the outcomes, quality and value of our work. This approach can also lead to more confidence and credibility for ... Show More
46m 24s