Developer Tea The Highest Leverage Work You Do - Footing the Ladder
Oct 18, 2024
Mental models provide clarity for career paths, helping developers tackle complex challenges. Collaborative efforts, likened to 'footing the ladder,' underscore the importance of supporting one another in the workplace. Even small actions can enhance productivity and safety. Discover how dedicated efforts can drastically boost job opportunities, with a remarkable 700% increase in prospects through simple, high-impact tasks. Listeners are encouraged to engage in community discussions and share their growth journeys.
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Footing the Ladder Example
- Jonathan Gattrell describes watching workers add stairs to his porch.
- He noticed how one worker footing the ladder significantly increased the other's safety.
High-Leverage Actions
- Footing the ladder represents low-effort, high-impact actions.
- These actions, like providing a reference, have disproportionately positive outcomes.
Identify Opportunities
- Identify opportunities to "foot the ladder" for others through small, impactful actions.
- Also, recognize when others can support your work, especially in crucial moments.