Developer Tea
Jonathan Cutrell
Developer Tea exists to help driven developers connect to their ultimate purpose and excel at their work so that they can positively impact the people they influence.
With over 17 million downloads to date, Developer Tea is a short podcast hosted by Jonathan Cutrell, engineering leader with over 15 years of industry experience. We hope you'll take the topics from this podcast and continue the conversation, either online or in person with your peers. Email: developertea@gmail.com
With over 17 million downloads to date, Developer Tea is a short podcast hosted by Jonathan Cutrell, engineering leader with over 15 years of industry experience. We hope you'll take the topics from this podcast and continue the conversation, either online or in person with your peers. Email: developertea@gmail.com
Episodes
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May 1, 2024 • 22min
Interview Prep: Two Counterintuitive Tips
Explore counterintuitive interview advice such as focusing on benefiting the interviewer, overcoming defensiveness by being open and collaborative, navigating experience gaps with transparency, engaging in dialogue, and preparing for interviews by anticipating questions to boost confidence.
Apr 25, 2024 • 18min
The Top Resumé Mistake I See, Plus the Best Resumé Advice I've Ever Received
Tips on improving your resume to land more interviews, focusing on the biggest mistake and best advice for building a great resume. Learn about writing resumes as content, tailoring them to job requirements, crafting impactful stories, and enhancing them with meaningful data. Also, discover the benefits of using Neo4j's graph databases to simplify code complexity.
Apr 23, 2024 • 14min
Prioritization Using Critical Path Thinking
Explore the concept of prioritization using critical path thinking. Learn how to efficiently sequence tasks to maximize results. Understand the correlation between everyday routines and project management. Discover the significance of critical chain in prioritizing tasks for success. Gain insights on efficient planning through critical path analysis.
Apr 17, 2024 • 14min
Cultural Antidotes - Clarity Isn't Just Honesty
Explore the importance of clarity in communication for managers and developers, highlighting the misconception that honesty equates to clarity. Learn about the challenges and investments needed for clear communication, and strategies for enhancing clarity in high-stakes work environments.
Apr 10, 2024 • 21min
Demystifying Culture and Values
This podcast explores the connection between culture and values, highlighting how they shape behaviors, motivations, and decision-making within groups. The discussion emphasizes the importance of recognizing discrepancies and aligning culture with values to avoid conflicts in organizational settings.
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Apr 3, 2024 • 18min
Principles of Work - Shorten Your Feedback Loops
The podcast explores the value of shortening feedback loops to reduce fear of mistakes and enhance learning. It discusses the benefits, risks, and economic principles of feedback loops, emphasizing quick course correction. The impact of short vs. long feedback loops in work settings is explored, with a focus on software engineering and decision-making processes.
Mar 29, 2024 • 13min
Principles of Work - Be Your Own Advocate
Explore the importance of self-advocacy in career growth. Learn why advocating for oneself is crucial for personal and professional success. Discover how being your own advocate leads to better feedback and career development.
Mar 27, 2024 • 17min
Practical Application of Information Theory
The podcast discusses practical applications of information theory, clarifying the distinction between information, no information, and misinformation. It explores reducing uncertainty in decision-making and career growth, emphasizing clarity and actionable steps. The episode also introduces Unblocked as a solution for code base understanding challenges.
Mar 22, 2024 • 19min
Revisiting Core Working Principles - Hyperfixation on Measurements and Communication Degradation
Exploring the downsides of hyperfixation on measurements and the natural degradation of communication. Discussing the limitations and deceptive nature of relying on metrics alone. Emphasizing the importance of quality over quantity in data analysis and safeguarding message quality for effective communication. Navigating the complexities of communication to avoid widespread miscommunication.
Mar 20, 2024 • 19min
Revisiting Core Working Principles - Clarity as a Precursor to Focus and Strategy for Possibilities
Exploring the relationship between clarity and focus in decision-making, emphasizing the significance of challenging assumptions and maintaining clarity for strategic possibilities. The podcast discusses the importance of prioritizing tasks effectively and aligning actions with goals, highlighting how clarity serves as a foundation for focus and strategic alignment within a team.
