In this episode of "How Many CTOs Does It Take?" podcast, hosts Scott Porad and Brad Hefta-Gaub dive into the fascinating world of learning styles and their impact on teamwork in both remote and in-person environments. The conversation begins with Scott's personal trip, transitioning into an insightful discussion about the importance of understanding and leveraging different cognitive styles within engineering teams. The episode highlights how visual, kinesthetic, and auditory learning play crucial roles in effective communication and decision-making, supported by examples from strategic planning and mentoring junior engineers. The hosts stress the significance of intentional approaches to creating shared understandings, particularly in remote settings.

• 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Origins
• 00:50 Family Trip to Philadelphia
• 03:38 Work Trip to San Francisco
• 04:27 The Importance of In-Person Meetings
• 07:52 Learning Styles and Cognitive Styles
• 17:08 Mentoring in a Remote World
• 23:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
• 27:55 Outro and Credits

Resources:

• How Many CTOs Pod: https://howmanyctospod.com
• Scott Porad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottporad/
• Brad Hefta-Gaub: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradheftagaub/