In 'Backable,' Suneel Gupta argues that the key to success lies in the ability to persuade others to believe in you. The book outlines a 7-step plan and includes 26 practical pointers for becoming 'backable.' Gupta draws lessons from hundreds of the world’s biggest thinkers, including producers of Oscar-winning films, members of Congress, military leaders, culinary stars, venture capitalists, and executives from iconic companies like Lego, Method, and Pixar. The book emphasizes the importance of conviction, storytelling, and practice in making your ideas compelling to others.
David Allen's "Getting Things Done" offers a comprehensive methodology for managing personal and professional tasks. The book emphasizes capturing all commitments, clarifying next actions, organizing projects, reflecting on progress, and engaging in regular reviews. It promotes a stress-free approach to productivity by providing a structured system for handling information and tasks. The core principles involve capturing everything, clarifying next actions, organizing, reflecting, and engaging. The book's impact lies in its practical application and ability to help individuals gain control over their workload.
Make Time is a book that offers a practical and flexible approach to managing time and increasing productivity. Written by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky, the authors draw from their experiences at Google and their work with design sprints to provide a four-step daily framework: Highlight (prioritize one important task), Laser (minimize distractions), Energize (take care of your body to recharge your brain), and Reflect (adjust and improve your system). The book is designed to help readers break away from constant busyness and distraction, allowing them to focus on what truly matters and achieve a better work-life balance[2][4][5].
#90: Top podcast host, Lenny Rachitsky joins Chris to discuss work-related techniques for success. They talk about finding a job that aligns with your interests, ways to stand out and get noticed, nailing your interview, effectively negotiating your compensation, managing up, and strategies to getting promoted.
Lenny Rachitsky (@lennysan), an engineer turned startup founder and former product manager at Airbnb is the creator of Lenny’s Newsletter and the wildly popular podcast, Lenny’s Podcast. Lenny is well-known as one of the top minds in the world when it comes to building product, driving growth, and helping people accelerate their careers.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/work-lenny-rachitsky
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction to Lenny Rachitsky
(01:37) Applicability of Content Beyond Product Management
(04:18) Lenny’s Job Board
(07:07) “Spotlight” Feature: Reverse Job Search
(07:42) Identifying Interests: Four Key Points
(15:53) Finding Value in Diverse Experiences
(17:43) Strategies to Stand Out and Get Noticed
(24:42) Nailing the Interview: Expert Advice
(27:28) Salary and Compensation Negotiation Insights
(33:28) Optimizing Goals When Working for a Company
(34:43) Making an Impact: Finding Your Way
(35:48) Effective Promotion Strategies
(42:10) The Art of Saying “No”: Balance and Value
(48:24) Maximizing Impact Through Effective Output
(52:11) Knowing When It’s Time to Move On
(55:14) Structuring Free Time: Tips and Techniques
(56:53) Experimentation in Creation
(1:00:19) Chris' Next Steps
(1:00:52) Managing Up: Keeping Your Manager Informed
(1:02:56) Lenny and Chris’ Recommendations for California
(1:05:21) Where to Connect with Lenny Rachitsky Online
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