Learn about the benefits of focusing on one task at a time and increasing productivity through limiting work in progress. Discover how to apply the concept of limiting work in progress to job hunting and how managing queues can impact our lives.

Explore the limitations of functional fixedness and categorical thinking in problem-solving, and the importance of thinking outside the box for better solutions. Discover techniques to break out of functional fixedness and find high-leverage opportunities.

In this podcast, they discuss the importance of questioning assumptions and beliefs, using a personal anecdote about misdiagnosing a problem with a turtle tank as an example. They also explore the impact of diversity of thought on thinking and decision-making, highlighting the importance of different perspectives in challenging and improving beliefs and theories.

The podcast celebrates its 9th anniversary and emphasizes the importance of adjusting expectations. It explores the impact of expectations on actions and perception, and reflects on the core reason for starting the podcast - helping developers find clarity, perspective, and purpose. The chapter also discusses the negative consequences of unrealistic expectations and the importance of managing them.

This podcast explores the characteristics of good and bad plans, the challenges of colliding roadmaps, the flexibility of using Mira as a collaborative tool, the power of a plan maker, and the process of generating a plan through values and process.

Learn about the lollapalooza effect, cognitive biases in project planning, leveraging the contrast effect, and exploring the potential of investments. The speaker expresses gratitude to the listeners and asks for feedback.

The podcast explores the challenges of joining a new team and the importance of finding your own 'weathervane.' They discuss the anchoring effect, bandwagon effect, uniqueness bias, and status quo bias, and how these biases interact when joining new groups. The chapter also emphasizes the need to recognize biases and opportunities, approach teams with curiosity and observation, and consider alternative approaches for improved code quality.

The podcast discusses the dark side of optimism bias, exploring its impact on unfavorable career events, entitlement, and lack of preparation. Practical exercises to combat optimism bias are suggested, along with the use of probability trees for decision-making. The speakers also emphasize the importance of updating probability estimates and avoiding confirmation bias.

The podcast discusses the habit trap in backlog management and emphasizes the need for measurable outcomes. It explores the benefits of adopting a standard process and highlights the importance of focusing on outcomes and using measurements to adapt and evaluate the process over time.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the availability heuristic and its impact on decision-making. They also touch on the concept of salience and how recent and memorable information can affect our perception. The episode explores the use of Miro as a collaborative tool and its role in facilitating clear thinking and collaboration. The hosts delve into how our brains make quick judgments based on limited information and recent experiences. They also discuss the impact of self-presentation and recent interactions on others' perceptions.