Software Misadventures Discovering the power of story-telling in engineering | Adam Gordon Bell (CoRecursive)
Aug 6, 2024
Adam Gordon Bell, host of the CoRecursive podcast, discusses the hidden power of storytelling in engineering. He reflects on realizing that great engineers are often exceptional communicators. The conversation touches on the art of crafting engaging narratives, the importance of casual interactions for collaboration, and strategies for selecting compelling podcast guests. Adam also shares insights into the challenges of podcasting, including effective follow-up emails and the balance between passion projects and full-time work.
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Communication Defines Great Engineers
- Great engineers often became known because they are excellent communicators, not just technical experts.
- Explaining problems effectively helps knowledge crystallize in others' minds, which is a powerful skill.
Cafeteria Talks Teach Engineers
- Adam realized working remotely cut off casual, valuable knowledge transfer happening in office cafeterias.
- Informal conversations about problems solved build valuable tacit knowledge often missing in remote work.
Overcoming Outreach Anxiety
- Reaching out to guests via email felt risky and prone to rejection for Adam early on.
- Using automated follow-up emails helped secure quick positive responses to podcast invitations.