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- Redefining Education: The Power of Collaboration and Communication
Imagine an education that emphasizes collaboration and communication, rather than just memorizing facts and figures. Sounds radical, doesn't it? In this provocative discussion, we challenge traditional education norms and question if they are really equipping us with the skills needed to excel in today's professional landscape.
We reveal the cornerstone skills that have played an instrumental role in our own professional journeys: collaboration and communication. We're not just talking about career success here, we're talking about creating work that has a lasting impact on the world. Join us as we share our hopes for our children's education, urging a shift in focus from defined career goals to nurturing these crucial life skills. This is an episode that might just make you rethink what 'education' truly means. It's time to tune in!Send us Fan Mail
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Hired is a podcast hosted by Cameron Moll that ran for several seasons in 2013-2016. Although the original files for many of the episodes were lost, we've published full episodes or excerpts for the surviving episodes.1 min - Balancing the Scales: Gender Diversity and Product Management Insights with Twitter's Former VP of Design, Mike DavidsonMaking a change here test test. Ever wonder what it takes to truly balance the scales of gender diversity within a tech company? Mike Davidson, former VP of Design at Twitter, will take you through his remarkable journey of successfully transforming the male-dominated Twitter's gender ratio from a stark 80-20 to a balanced 50-50 within a year. Together, we'll explore the ins and outs of product management, the good, the bad, and the challenges it presents.
Our conversation delves into the intriguing facets of improving diversity and revamping hiring practices at Twitter. We shed light on the strategies employed to foster a culture of diversity that avoided the negative "us versus them" vibes. With a critical eye, we examine how the traditional word-of-mouth hiring can cultivate privilege and propose a thought-provoking idea of making it mandatory for teenagers to clock hours in minimum wage service industry jobs. In that context, we also delve into the unique Twitter rule that promotes maintaining employees in roles best suited to their abilities, reflecting on how it sidesteps the issue of employees feeling forced to abandon their expertise for advancement.
Rounding off, Mike shares invaluable insights into team well-being, decision-making, and the intersection of these aspects with product iteration in the Bay Area. We discuss the importance of judging the quality of decision-making over outcomes and the pitfalls of data-based conclusions. Hear from Mike, how maintaining a motivated and cheerful team is the secret sauce to successful iteration and product launching. Join us for an insightful journey into the world of gender diversity, product management, and team well-being. It's a conversation you won't want to miss!Send us Fan Mail
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Hired is a podcast hosted by Cameron Moll that ran for several seasons in 2013-2016. Although the original files for many of the episodes were lost, we've published full episodes or excerpts for the surviving episodes.24 min - Mike Davidson (2016): 3 years leading design at Twitter and scaling diversity
At the time of this recording Mike had recently left his role as VP Design at Twitter, which he wrote about on his site. In this episode Mike shares his retrospective on leading design at Twitter, the overlap of product management and product design, scaling diversity, sports metaphors and shipping product, and more. Hosted by Cameron Moll and recorded in 2014.
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Hired is a podcast hosted by Cameron Moll that ran for several seasons in 2013-2016. Although the original files for many of the episodes were lost, we've published full episodes or excerpts for the surviving episodes.24 min - Bob Baxley (2014): Presenting to Steve Jobs, scaling design at Pinterest, and portfolio reviews
At the time of this recording Bob Baxley was Head of Design at Pinterest, formerly at Apple and Yahoo. In this episode Bob shares what it was like to present to Steve Jobs at Apple, joining Pinterest to scale the design team, portfolio reviews in interviews, and more. Hosted by Cameron Moll and recorded in 2014.
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Hired is a podcast hosted by Cameron Moll that ran for several seasons in 2013-2016. Although the original files for many of the episodes were lost, we've published full episodes or excerpts for the surviving episodes.28 min - Liz Danzico (2016): Remote work pre-pandemic, NPR's digital evolution, and ubiquitous communication
Liz Danzico is the Founding Chair of MFA IxD at School of Visual Arts and Former SVP Digital at NPR. In this episode Liz shares her perspective of remote work as an executive (well before the 2020 pandemic), insights on NPR's ongoing digital revolution, how her desk is right next the Tiny Desk concert series, and more. Hosted by Cameron Moll and recorded in 2016.
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Hired is a podcast hosted by Cameron Moll that ran for several seasons in 2013-2016. Although the original files for many of the episodes were lost, we've published full episodes or excerpts for the surviving episodes.21 min - Tina Roth Eisenberg (2014): Balance, enthusiasm, and applicant jokes
Tina Roth Eisenberg is the Founder of Creative Mornings, Tattly, Teuxdeux, Friends Work Here, and she has been writing prolifically as "swissmiss" since 2005. In this episode Tina shares how she balances everything (or rather doesn't), enthusiasm as her professional superpower, asking applicants to send jokes, and more. Hosted by Cameron Moll and recorded in 2014.
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Hired is a podcast hosted by Cameron Moll that ran for several seasons in 2013-2016. Although the original files for many of the episodes were lost, we've published full episodes or excerpts for the surviving episodes.24 min - Michael Bierut (2013): Pentagram's inner workings, cultivating talent, and finding inspiration everywhere
Michael Bierut is Partner at Pentagram, President Emeritus of AIGA National, best-selling author, recipient of countless awards, and so much more. Michael worked for ten years at Vignelli Associates before joining Pentagram as a partner in 1990. In this episode Michael shares a behind-the-scenes Pentagram perspective, cultivating great talent, inspiration, and more. Hosted by Cameron Moll and recorded in 2013.
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Hired is a podcast hosted by Cameron Moll that ran for several seasons in 2013-2016. Although the original files for many of the episodes were lost, we've published full episodes or excerpts for the surviving episodes.24 min - Excerpt: Jeff Veen (Adaptive Path, Adobe) on Communication and Collaboration
Excerpt from Cameron's 2013 recording with Jeff Veen, Founder & CEO of Typekit (acquired by Adobe) and Founding Partner of Adaptive Path. Here's how Jeff described the two most important skills he's used professionally: communication and collaboration.
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Hired is a podcast hosted by Cameron Moll that ran for several seasons in 2013-2016. Although the original files for many of the episodes were lost, we've published full episodes or excerpts for the surviving episodes.2 min - Excerpt: Matt Mullenweg (Wordpress, Automattic) on Intentionally Growing Slowly
Excerpt from Cameron's 2014 recording with Matt Mullenweg, Founder & CEO of Automattic. Here's how he described keeping the company artificially small despite the phenomenal growth of Wordpress.
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Hired is a podcast hosted by Cameron Moll that ran for several seasons in 2013-2016. Although the original files for many of the episodes were lost, we've published full episodes or excerpts for the surviving episodes.2 min - Excerpt: Tina Roth Eisenberg (Swissmiss) on Interviewing + Walking
Excerpt from Cameron's 2014 recording with Tina Roth Eisenberg, "Swissmiss", founder of Tattly, CreativeMornings, and TeuxDeux. Here's how Tina reduces the awkwardness of interviewing by going on a walk with candidates.
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Highlights from our 2013-2016 interviews with CEOs, leaders, and practitioners on the topic of hiring, work life, leadership, and much more. Hosted by Cameron Moll.