Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career cover image

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career

How to find work you love | Bob Moesta (Jobs-to-be-Done co-creator, author of "Job Moves”)

Feb 23, 2025
Bob Moesta, co-creator of the Jobs to Be Done framework and author of "Job Moves," shares insights from interviews with over 1,000 career changers. He discusses the four quests driving career transitions and how experiences often outweigh job features like salary. Moesta highlights the importance of recognizing what energizes versus drains you and introduces the concept of a 'jobcation' for career reflection. He also offers guidance on crafting your career story and prototyping potential career paths.
01:24:55

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Self-awareness is essential for making informed career decisions, as it helps individuals recognize their motivations and energy drivers.
  • The concept of a 'jobcation' allows individuals to recover from high-pressure jobs while rediscovering their values and interests.

Deep dives

The Importance of Self-Knowledge in Job Searching

Understanding oneself is crucial for making effective job moves. Many individuals often switch jobs not realizing that they may end up in roles that are less satisfying than their previous ones simply because they don't know what truly motivates them. The author emphasizes that self-awareness allows people to recognize what drives them in a job and what drains their energy. This knowledge ultimately leads to informed decisions when choosing their next employed opportunity.

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner