UX boot camps seem to be getting a lot of flak as of late. Are they teaching the necessary skills? What are the necessary skills anyway? This week Andrew Macdonald joins us to give his perspective.

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How do you feel about audiobooks? How do you feel about supporting the show? How do you feel about getting a free audiobook AND supporting the show, all at the same time? Well, you can do it, and I’ll show you how!

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I’m not going to lie. I screw up. A lot. Screwing up sucks. It sucks for you. It sucks for the other people affected by your screw up. You can own up to it. You can apologize. But it’s not nearly as simple as you might think.

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A former marine might not be the first thing you think of when you think of a CXO at a fast growing tech company. But you haven't met Andrew Rice. Andrew joins the show to talk about his transition from the military to

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Here's a quick update on Episode 28. I wasn't able to get it out in time. But stay tuned! My recent interview with Andrew Rice is on the way!

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We’ve all had a manager that rubbed us the wrong way. Maybe they were always looking over our shoulders or changed their mind a lot. Is it a clash of personalities? Is it really them? Is it actually us?

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A couple weeks back, Maigen Thomas received a message from a recent boot camp grad. The message was an opportunity for Maigen to share some tips on how not to use LinkedIn to network when looking for a job.

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Life is a game. But it’s not a game like you might think. There are no real winners or losers, and you’re not really playing to beat anyone else or make anyone lose. Life isn’t a finite game. Life is an infinite game.

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Meet Bobby Johnson. A former actor, director, choreographer, hospitality professional, gig worker, and home baker. Bobby found his calling during COVID and transitioned to his new career into UX Design in early 2022.

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What happens when you’re on a team and you have a bad leader? They’re a terrible manager. Maybe even incompetent. You could quit, sure. Usually, the best course of action is to make it work. You need to manage up.

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