The Work Flow Podcast

Ep.30 - Most managers aren't good managers, and even the good ones aren't good all the time. Many people struggle with 'busy managers'; not getting enough guidance or support, and dealing with fear of being a burden. This week's episode is all about dealing with busy managers; how to shift your mindset, how to approach a busy manager, and how to be a self starter so you don't over rely on them. 

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Ep.29 - Sam and Derek break down the pitfalls of learning without context, the diminishing returns of learning by doing, and how to accelerate in your career through structured and real time learning. 

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0:37 - 1:19)
Personal Updates: Sharing recent family and travel stories.

(1:20 - 2:26)
Airport Experience: Discussing improvements at LaGuardia Airport.

(2:27 - 3:18)
Public Utilities: Importance of government-managed services.

(3:29 - 6:45)
Learning Frameworks: Stages of learning—information, knowledge, experience.

(6:46 - 8:34)
Balancing Learning: Combining experience and structured learning.

(8:35 - 11:08)
Learning by Doing: Personal anecdotes on learning through experience.

(11:09 - 15:16)
Applying Knowledge: Turning information into practical skills.

(15:17 - 22:03)
Seeking Information: Career journey and the importance of networking.

(22:04 - 29:02)
Intentional Learning: Developing effective learning habits

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Ep.28 - Sam and Derek break down tactics for starting at a new role. They cover:

• Preparing before you start to hit the ground running 
• How to begin building relationships 
• Building credibility with your team
• Finding impact and delivering value on low hanging fruit

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00:51 - 01:07) Career Transitions

(01:08 - 01:51) Setting Up for Success in the First 90 Days

(03:01 - 03:28) Preparation Phase: People, Industry, and Job-Specific Knowledge

(04:18 - 04:53) Personal Experiences with Job Transitions

(06:04 - 07:00) Relationship Building and Informational Interviews

(09:22 - 10:14) Deep Dive into Industry Knowledge

(16:25 - 20:11) Day One Priorities: People and Processes

(25:26 - 29:59) Quick Wins and Long-Term Goals

(30:00 - 30:12) Writing a 30-60-90 Day Plan

(30:12 - 32:08) Manager and Employee Preferences

(32:08 - 34:09) Internal Newsletter Concept

(34:09 - 35:54) Context and Implementation of Internal Newsletters

(35:54 - 37:12) Balancing Formal Updates with Informal Communication

(37:12 - 38:47) Utilizing Video for Internal Communication

(38:47 - 41:28) Engaging in Company Conversations on Slack

(41:28 - 43:47) Showing Effort and Care

(43:47 - 46:28) Leading with Curiosity and Avoiding Over-Eagerness

(46:28 - 48:21) Reflecting on the First 90 Days and Future Goals

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Ep. 27 - Ross Buhrdorf, CEO of ZenBusiness discusses his winding career path as an engineer turned entrepreneur, how to introduce risk into your career as a young professional, the power young folks have to shape culture, and much more. 

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Ep. 26 - Andrew David, Chief Product Officer at AutoRabit comes on the podcast to share his winding career journey and principles for finding flow state in the work place. 

Andrew's new book, Flow Engineering: From Value Stream Mapping to Effective Action, is out now! 
https://amazon.com/Value-Stream-Clarity-Steve-Pereira/dp/1950508455
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(01:21 - 02:23) - Guest Introduction: New book "Flow Engineering", AutoRabbit CPO.

(02:24 - 04:08) - Career Background: Programmer to CPO, philosopher & product leader.

(04:09 - 09:26) - Monastic Life: 15 years as Buddhist monk, career impact.

(09:27 - 11:08) - Integrating Spiritual & Professional: Balancing inner peace and demands.

(11:09 - 16:04) - Finding Peace Amid Pressures: Practical advice for challenges.

(16:05 - 18:55) - Inner Peace Techniques: Managing stress, cognitive dissonance, impermanence.

(18:56 - 26:00) - Mentors & Role Models: Importance for personal development.

(26:01 - 27:48) - Power of Incremental Change: Shipwrecked rope metaphor.

(27:49 - 29:59) - Long-term Growth & Change: Patience for exponential success.

(30:00 - 33:44) - Navigating Career Changes: Transferable skills, impermanence of roles.

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Ep. 25 - Jack McCurdy is a Salesforce DevOps Advocate and public speaking master. He went from crippling nerves in his first presentation to speaking at massive conferences as his full time gig. In this episode Jack shares his story, and foundational wisdom on how to overcome fear of public speaking, the tools to communicate ideas effectively, and how public speaking skills translate into other aspects of work and life. 

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-mccurdy/
TWITTER: @_jxckmcc

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Ep. 24 - Ego in the workplace can be a blessing and a curse. It can drive you to new heights, but when left unchecked it can also cap your professional growth in a big way. Sam and Derek explore ego, sharing stories on how it has impacted their professional and personal lives, and how they've tried to build awareness and overcome ego's negative downside. 

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(01:11 - 02:42) Ego's dual nature and personal impacts.

(02:43 - 04:27) Inflated ego during high-profile project anecdote.

(04:28 - 06:16) Exploring shadow self and hidden ego impacts.

(06:17 - 07:57) "Ego is the Enemy" book's influence.

(07:58 - 09:14) Managing ego to avoid workplace problems.

(09:15 - 11:21) Ego's influence on high-stakes performance.

(11:22 - 14:48) Struggles with self-expression and conformity.

(14:49 - 18:09) Trap of seeking approval's fleeting satisfaction.

(18:10 - 20:30) Praise's temporary nature and ego impact.

(20:31 - 23:17) Focus on work, not outcomes' reception.

(23:18 - 25:12) Social media validation's effect on ego.

(25:13 - 26:32) Self-reflection essential to manage, learn from ego.

(26:33 - 28:13) Overcoming and rectifying ego-driven actions.

(30:00 - 31:00) Recognizing ego's effect on interactions.

(31:01 - 32:00) Self-awareness from reviewing recordings.

(32:01 - 33:00) Ego's impact on professional perception.

(33:01 - 34:00) Balancing ego and humility in self-promotion.

(34:01 - 35:00) Distinguishing self-promotion from egotistical behavior.

(35:01 - 36:00) Confidence affects career, shyness disadvantages.

(36:01 - 37:00) Personal stories, strategies for ego management.

(37:01 - 38:00) Individual responsibility for self-improvement journey.

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Ep. 23 - Sam and Derek talk about making better decisions at work and in life, where most people go wrong when making decisions, and share some successes and failures in decision making in their own careers. 

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Ep. 22 - Alex Kremer, Founder and CEO of Alluviance, shares his experience of going to 100+ work and meditation retreats, mastering the inner game, being the best version of yourself in and out of a work setting, and so much more. 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/alluviance
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kremeralex/

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(0:00 - 0:55) Craft, aliveness, meaning, community drive professional growth.

(0:56 - 3:10) Tech sales, leadership, personal development retreat background.

(3:11 - 4:00) Combining sales and inner growth through retreats.

(4:01 - 5:00) Merging skills and inner work for fulfillment.

(5:01 - 7:19) Retreats aided Alex's depression recovery journey.

(7:20 - 10:00) Team transformation through inner work practices.

(10:01 - 12:08) Gaining clarity, overcoming barriers through retreat experiences.

(12:09 - 14:30) Transforming emotions and thoughts through visualization practice.

(14:31 - 17:00) Embodying a path for personal and professional growth.

(17:01 - 20:00) Accountability and standards for personal development.

(20:01 - 22:03) Maintaining practices, feeling emotions fully in tough times.

(22:04 - 25:09) Enrolling in reasons behind goals drives execution.

(25:10 - 29:59) Selling yourself on personal goals, fluid identity.

(30:00 - 32:00) Balancing vision and presence in self-discovery.

(32:01 - 34:14) Connecting work to mission and values for purpose.

(34:15 - 36:00) Retreats impact family, career, and fulfillment.

(36:01 - 37:50) Aliveness, meaning, craft, and community define purpose.

(37:51 - 39:00) Skill, holistic support, powerful cultures drive progress.

(39:01 - 41:00) Authentic connections require more than virtual environments.

(41:01 - 43:00) Meaning and community valued, influencing leadership needs.

(43:01 - 45:00) Skill, holistic investment, trust and certainty are key.

(45:01 - 47:00) Community, craft, inner work define success today.

(47:01 - 49:00) Focus on community, craft, inner work for fulfillment.

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Ep. 21 - After an incredible 13 year stint at UKG, Derek is deciding to move on. We walk through the reasons for his decision, and his strategies and learnings in navigating a tricky 2024 job market.  

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