Nick and Tim reflect on summer adventures and the value of stepping into new places and cultures. From Nick’s first sauna and cold plunge to the subtle art of wearing different masks in the workplace, they explore how experiences shape perspective. Along the way, they dive into the role of opinion in leadership and how to steer the ship through uncertainty. The episode wraps up with a tangent on AI “slop” — and how some teams are finding genuinely smart ways to co-design with AI agents.