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Podcast: TED Radio Hour (LS 79 · TOP 0.01% ) Episode: New year, new habits: Fixing time management mistakes in 2025 Pub date: 2024-12-18 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization A new year is a fresh opportunity to take control of our time, but a lot of hacks don't actually help us prioritize and focus. In this special bonus episode, time management expert Laura Vanderkam shares her best strategies for making decisions with more intention—so you have time for the things that truly matter. Laura Vanderkam was featured in the episode "Flip the Script." To get access to more bonus episodes like this one and hear the show sponsor-free, sign up for TED Radio Hour+. That's because you are directly supporting our work at NPR. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ted Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Podcast: The New Stack Podcast (LS 37 · TOP 2.5% ) Episode: Why Are So Many Developers Out of Work in 2024? Pub date: 2024-12-12 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization The tech industry faces a paradox: despite high demand for skills, many developers and engineers are unemployed. At KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America in Salt Lake City, Utah, Andela and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) announced an initiative to train 20,000 technologists in cloud native computing over the next decade. oss O'neill, Senior Program Manager at Andela and Chris Aniszczyk, CNCF’s CTO, highlighted the lack of Kubernetes-certified professionals in regions like Africa and emphasized the need for global inclusivity to make cloud native technology ubiquitous. Andela, operating in over 135 countries and founded in Nigeria, views this program as a continuation of its mission to upskill African talent, aligning with its partnerships with tech giants like Google, AWS, and Nvidia. This initiative also addresses the increasing employer demand for Kubernetes and modern cloud skills, reflecting a broader skills mismatch in the tech workforce. Aniszczyk noted that companies urgently seek expertise in cloud native infrastructure, observability, and platform engineering. The partnership aims to bridge these gaps, offering opportunities to meet evolving global tech needs. Learn more from The New Stack about developer talent, skills and needs: Top Developer Skills for AI and Cloud Jobs 5 Software Development Skills AI Will Render Obsolete Cloud Native Skill Gaps are Killing Your Gains Join our community of newsletter subscribers to stay on top of the news and at the top of your game.

Podcast: The Psychology Podcast (LS 65 · TOP 0.05% ) Episode: How To Lead Yourself w/ Stedman Graham Pub date: 2024-12-05 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization This week Scott is joined by author, businessman and public speaker, Stedman Graham. Scott and Stedman discuss the importance of identity leadership, centering your worth around your own strengths and talents, and self actualization. Stedman's Book--> https://www.amazon.com/Identity-Leadership-Others-First-Yourself/dp/1546083375 Stedman's Website--> stedmangraham.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcast: Agile Uprising Podcast (LS 36 · TOP 2.5% ) Episode: Scrum Sucks? Kanban Sucks? with CST Chris Li and PKT Troy Lightfoot Pub date: 2024-09-23 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization In this episode of the Agile Uprising podcast, host and Professional Kanban Trainer Troy Lightfoot sits down with Certified Scrum Trainer Chris Li to discuss the pervasisive online sentiment that common agile of ways of working like Scrum and Kanban just suck. If you read LinkedIn you'll see these types of posts frequently. They discuss why so many people feel this way, is it a fault of the ways of working themselves or something else? They also give practicial tips to address common issues! Links Spark Plug Agility: Trainer Immersion Program: ProKanban.org: Kanban Pocket Guide: The Secret HIstory of Kanban and Why it Matters: Contact Info About the Agile Uprising If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review, a rating, or leave comments on iTunes, Stitcher or your podcasting platform of choice. It really helps others find us. Much thanks to the artist from who provided us our outro music free-of-charge! If you like what you heard, to find more music you might enjoy! If you’d like to join the discussion and share your stories, please jump into the fray at our We at the Agile Uprising are committed to being totally free. However, if you’d like to contribute and help us defray hosting and production costs we do have a . Who knows, you might even get some surprises in the mail!

Podcast: The InfoQ Podcast (LS 39 · TOP 2% ) Episode: Crossing the Feedback Chasm - a Conversation with Ken Finnigan Pub date: 2024-11-11 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization Michael Stiefel spoke with Ken Finnigan about how the lack of feedback impedes the development of software professionals. Without feedback, the right candidates are not hired, software professionals cannot improve or grow into new roles, or individuals stagnate or regress in their current positions. Feedback must also be delivered at the right time - when it can be effectively used. Read a transcript of this interview: https://bit.ly/4fjmLto Subscribe to the Software Architects’ Newsletter for your monthly guide to the essential news and experience from industry peers on emerging patterns and technologies: https://www.infoq.com/software-architects-newsletter Upcoming Events: QCon San Francisco (November 18-22, 2024) Get practical inspiration and best practices on emerging software trends directly from senior software developers at early adopter companies. https://qconsf.com/ QCon London (April 7-9, 2025) Discover new ideas and insights from senior practitioners driving change and innovation in software development. https://qconlondon.com/ Save the date: InfoQ Dev Summit Boston (June 9-10, 2025) Actionable insights on today’s critical dev priorities. devsummit.infoq.com/conference/boston2025 The InfoQ Podcasts: Weekly inspiration to drive innovation and build great teams from senior software leaders. Listen to all our podcasts and read interview transcripts: - The InfoQ Podcast https://www.infoq.com/podcasts/ - Engineering Culture Podcast by InfoQ https://www.infoq.com/podcasts/#engineering_culture - Generally AI: https://www.infoq.com/generally-ai-podcast/ Follow InfoQ: - Mastodon: https://techhub.social/@infoq - Twitter: twitter.com/InfoQ - LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/infoq - Facebook: bit.ly/2jmlyG8 - Instagram: @infoqdotcom - Youtube: www.youtube.com/infoq Write for InfoQ: Learn and share the changes and innovations in professional software development. - Join a community of experts. - Increase your visibility. - Grow your career. https://www.infoq.com/write-for-infoq

Podcast: Engineering Culture by InfoQ (LS 32 · TOP 5% ) Episode: Mastering Observability: Unlocking Customer Insights with Gojko Adzic Pub date: 2024-10-18 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization This is the Engineering Culture Podcast, from the people behind InfoQ.com and the QCon conferences. In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods, spoke to Gojko Adzic about his work in software development, product management, and value creation. Gojko discusses his experiences in building and improving products, the importance of measuring user behavior changes, and the concept of "lizard optimization" - improving products by addressing unexpected user behaviors. Read a transcript of this interview: https://bit.ly/485EukY Subscribe to the Software Architects’ Newsletter for your monthly guide to the essential news and experience from industry peers on emerging patterns and technologies: https://www.infoq.com/software-architects-newsletter Upcoming Events: QCon San Francisco (November 18-22, 2024) Get practical inspiration and best practices on emerging software trends directly from senior software developers at early adopter companies. https://qconsf.com/ QCon London (April 7-9, 2025) Discover new ideas and insights from senior practitioners driving change and innovation in software development. https://qconlondon.com/ Save the date: InfoQ Dev Summit Boston (June 9-10, 2025) Actionable insights on today’s critical dev priorities. The InfoQ Podcasts: Weekly inspiration to drive innovation and build great teams from senior software leaders. Listen to all our podcasts and read interview transcripts: - The InfoQ Podcast https://www.infoq.com/podcasts/ - Engineering Culture Podcast by InfoQ https://www.infoq.com/podcasts/#engineering_culture - Generally AI: https://www.infoq.com/generally-ai-podcast/ Follow InfoQ: - Mastodon: https://techhub.social/@infoq - Twitter: twitter.com/InfoQ - LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/infoq - Facebook: bit.ly/2jmlyG8 - Instagram: @infoqdotcom - Youtube: www.youtube.com/infoq Write for InfoQ: Learn and share the changes and innovations in professional software development. - Join a community of experts. - Increase your visibility. - Grow your career. https://www.infoq.com/write-for-infoq

Podcast: Engineering Culture by InfoQ (LS 32 · TOP 5% ) Episode: Trends in Engineering Leadership: Observability, Agile Backlash, and Building Autonomous Teams Pub date: 2024-11-15 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization This is the Engineering Culture Podcast, from the people behind InfoQ.com and the QCon conferences. In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods spoke to Chris Cooney about emerging trends in software engineering such as the backlash against "Agile" practices, the growing importance of observability and people-focused metrics, and strategies for aligning teams around common goals while still preserving their autonomy. Read a transcript of this interview: https://bit.ly/3O50dQT Subscribe to the Software Architects’ Newsletter for your monthly guide to the essential news and experience from industry peers on emerging patterns and technologies: https://www.infoq.com/software-architects-newsletter Upcoming Events: QCon San Francisco (November 18-22, 2024) Get practical inspiration and best practices on emerging software trends directly from senior software developers at early adopter companies. https://qconsf.com/ QCon London (April 7-9, 2025) Discover new ideas and insights from senior practitioners driving change and innovation in software development. https://qconlondon.com/ Save the date: InfoQ Dev Summit Boston (June 9-10, 2025) Actionable insights on today’s critical dev priorities. devsummit.infoq.com/conference/boston2025 The InfoQ Podcasts: Weekly inspiration to drive innovation and build great teams from senior software leaders. Listen to all our podcasts and read interview transcripts: - The InfoQ Podcast https://www.infoq.com/podcasts/ - Engineering Culture Podcast by InfoQ https://www.infoq.com/podcasts/#engineering_culture - Generally AI: https://www.infoq.com/generally-ai-podcast/ Follow InfoQ: - Mastodon: https://techhub.social/@infoq - Twitter: twitter.com/InfoQ - LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/infoq - Facebook: bit.ly/2jmlyG8 - Instagram: @infoqdotcom - Youtube: www.youtube.com/infoq Write for InfoQ: Learn and share the changes and innovations in professional software development. - Join a community of experts. - Increase your visibility. - Grow your career. https://www.infoq.com/write-for-infoq

Podcast: Future Ready Leadership With Jacob Morgan (LS 51 · TOP 0.5% ) Episode: Sparks: Vulnerability is a Superpower: The Five Superhero Archetypes of Vulnerable Leaders Pub date: 2024-11-15 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization Vulnerability might seem like a weakness, but in leadership, it’s a true superpower. In today's Leadership Spark, we dive into the spectrum of vulnerability, showing how it’s far from one-size-fits-all. We’ll explore the five 'superhero' types of vulnerable leaders and help you pinpoint your unique style for building trust and connection. Discover how understanding and embracing your vulnerability type can reshape the way you lead and elevate the impact you have on those around you. ________________ Start your day with the world’s top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: ⁠⁠https://greatleadership.substack.com/

Podcast: Future Ready Leadership With Jacob Morgan (LS 51 · TOP 0.5% ) Episode: Master Negotiator James Sebenius Reveals the Secrets Every Leader Needs to Win Any Negotiation Pub date: 2024-11-18 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization How do top leaders close impossible deals and get buy-in from the toughest stakeholders? James Sebenius, Professor of Business Administration at Harvard and co-founder of Harvard’s Negotiation Program, has been involved with the world’s most successful negotiation cases. In today’s episode, he reveals the top strategies that make great negotiators. Drawing from icons like Bob Iger, Jim Baker, and Henry Kissinger, James shares the keys to negotiation that every leader needs: when to use “intermediate moves” to gain advantage, why the best negotiators think like chess players, why “setup” is everything in negotiation, and how to balance empathy with assertiveness to get results.

Podcast: Future Ready Leadership With Jacob Morgan (LS 51 · TOP 0.5% ) Episode: Sparks: Retraining for Work Beyond Automation: The Three Key Skills You Need in An AI-Driven World Pub date: 2024-11-22 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization How do you keep your team ready for the future when tech constantly reshapes the workplace? AI is rewriting the rules of work and pushing us to think beyond the traditional job roles. In today's Leadership Spark, we break down three ways leaders can stay ahead: helping employees make the most of tech, encouraging a culture of self-driven learning, and focusing on human skills that strengthen team connections. If you're a leader looking to keep your team adaptable and engaged in the tech-driven future of work, this episode offers you real, practical insights on embracing change without losing that all-important human touch. ________________ Start your day with the world’s top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: ⁠⁠https://greatleadership.substack.com/

Podcast: Future Ready Leadership With Jacob Morgan (LS 51 · TOP 0.5% ) Episode: How To Be A Future-Ready Leader in 2025 Pub date: 2024-12-02 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization Leadership in 2024 was challenging, and 2025 promises to be even more demanding. With economic pressures, hybrid work complexities, and the rapid rise of AI, the expectations for leaders have never been higher. But the good news is we've packed the best leadership advice from 2024 into one powerhouse episode, giving you the tools to thrive in the year ahead. In this episode, Guy Kawasaki, Author & Chief Evangelist at Canva, kicks things off by sharing how a growth mindset and resilience can help leaders tackle challenges head-on and turn them into opportunities. Dr. Amy Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership & Management, reveals why creating psychological safety and embracing “intelligent failures” is the key to innovation and team trust. Finally, John R. Miles, Founder & CEO of PASSION STRUCK, wraps it up with his next-level framework for mindset and behavior shifts, showing leaders how to unlock intrinsic motivation and lead with intention. Get all the insights you need to lead with confidence, inspire your team, and make 2025 your breakthrough year. ________________ Start your day with the world’s top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: ⁠⁠https://greatleadership.substack.com/

Podcast: Future Ready Leadership With Jacob Morgan (LS 51 · TOP 0.5% ) Episode: How Leaders Can Use Foresight to be Future-Ready and Prepare For What's Next - Lisa Bodell Pub date: 2024-12-09 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization Amid constant change, how can leaders prepare for what's next without losing focus on today? In this episode, Lisa Bodell, Bestselling Author of "Kill the Company" and "Why Simple Wins", shares powerful strategies for becoming future-ready. She explains why agility and resilience matter more than rigid planning, how to leverage tools like STEEP and the Futures Wheel, and why every company must "Kill the Company" to uncover blind spots and innovate. Lisa also explores the dangers of "perma crisis" on creativity and why teaching human-centered skills like curiosity and agility is essential to thriving in uncertainty. ________________ Start your day with the world’s top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: ⁠⁠https://greatleadership.substack.com/

Podcast: Knowledge at Wharton (LS 44 · TOP 1% ) Episode: AI and Wellbeing Pub date: 2024-09-03 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization Since the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, Stack Overflow has seen a noticeable drop in daily visits, with traffic decreasing by 1 million — a 15% reduction within just four months. This trend underscores a growing preference for automated solutions, as users increasingly turn to AI for answers, reflecting a shift in how people seek information and interact socially. In this “AI Horizons” podcast episode, Wharton marketing professor and AI at Wharton co-director Stefano Puntoni joins Gordon Burtch, information systems professor at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business; Julian De Freitas, a business administration professor and director of the Ethical Intelligence Lab at Harvard Business School; and Weiguang Wang, a computer and information systems professor at the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School to discuss the topic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcast: At The Table with Patrick Lencioni (LS 57 · TOP 0.5% ) Episode: 234. The Real Cost of Mediocrity Pub date: 2024-08-07 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization The opposite of love isn't hate, it's indifference. This week, Pat and the team discuss the causes of mediocrity, and why it comes with costs beyond the financial. To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast This week's unpaid ad: https://no.co/brands/noco-boost

Podcast: Dev Interrupted (LS 45 · TOP 1% ) Episode: Back to First Principles | Productiv CTO Ashish Aggarwal Pub date: 2024-10-29 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization Everyone knows the era of growth at all costs is over, but where does that leave us? And specifically, where does that leave founders? The answer is straightforward: founders have to start thinking like business people. This week, Conor Bronsdon interviews Ashish Aggarwal, founder and CTO of Productive and an active investor in over 30 companies. Ashish shares his insights on how startups are adapting to the new “efficient growth” environment, why this paradigm shift is an opportunity for founders, and how the pressures of efficiency have created incentives for companies to move towards geo-distributed teams instead of co-located teams. Show Notes: Refactoring x Dev Interrupted SurveyAshish’s LinkedIn2024 State of SaaS Consolidation ReportSupport the show: SubstackLeave us a reviewYouTubeTwitter LinkedIn Offers: Learn about Continuous Merge with gitStreamGet your DORA Metrics free forever

Podcast: Dev Interrupted (LS 45 · TOP 1% ) Episode: From Fear to Function: Rethinking Engineering Processes | Stytch’s Julianna Lamb Pub date: 2024-11-26 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization Most developers (ourselves included) want to run for the hills when they hear the words “engineering process.” But it turns out, the biggest danger to your team may not be having enough process. You don’t have to take our word for it. This week’s guest made a believer out of us and we’re willing to bet she’ll make a believer out of you too. Julianna Lamb, co-founder and CTO of Stytch, understands that engineering processes can be a sensitive subject for developers. But she argues that the right amount of process can actually boost your team's velocity and empower them to take ownership. Julianna shares insights on how to right-size processes for teams, implement effective project life cycles, and address friction points to ensure smooth workflows. Show Notes: Refactoring x Dev Interrupted SurveyLearn more about StytchLinkedInTwitterSupport the show: SubstackLeave us a reviewYouTubeTwitter LinkedIn Offers: Learn about Continuous Merge with gitStreamGet your DORA Metrics free forever

Podcast: Dev Interrupted (LS 45 · TOP 1% ) Episode: Developer Productivity Will Decline in 2025 | Predictions from LinearB’s Ori Keren Pub date: 2024-12-10 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization 2025 will test every assumption about how engineering teams work. With the new year fast approaching Ori Keren, CEO of LinearB, has some bold predictions that might surprise you, like why developer productivity could actually go down in 2025. Yep, you read that right. As AI tools flood the market, we might see a dip in both productivity and creativity before the long-term benefits kick in. It’s a wake-up call for engineering leaders to rethink how they lead their teams. Ori dives into the trends that’ll dominate: - AI’s rise - The ever-growing need for cybersecurity - Why DevEx and developer productivity are heading for a showdown His advice? Stop flying blind. “You can’t optimize what you don’t measure,” he says. If you’re leading an engineering org, this episode is your 2025 game plan: a mix of data-driven decision-making and people-first strategies to stay ahead in a year of change. Don’t miss this insightful fusion of qual and quant. Show Notes: Dev Interrupted Live!2025 Engineering Benchmarks Insights WebinarOriBenAndrewSupport the show: SubstackLeave us a reviewYouTubeTwitter LinkedIn Offers: Learn about Continuous Merge with gitStreamGet your DORA Metrics free forever

Podcast: Product Thinking (LS 47 · TOP 1% ) Episode: Episode 202: Transforming Product Teams into Investment Partners with Fabrice des Mazery Pub date: 2024-12-18 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization Fabrice des Mazery, Chief Product Officer at productROI joins Melissa Perri on this episode of the Product Thinking podcast, to dive into transforming product managers' mindsets from builders to investors. Fabrice draws from his 22 years of experience, including his journey from a law student to a startup founder, and eventually becoming a product leader at major companies like TripAdvisor's TheFork. Throughout the discussion, Fabrice shares his perspective on why product managers need to think like investors, focusing on ROI, payback periods, and risk assessment. He emphasizes the importance of moving beyond process frameworks and jargon to speak the language of business, helping stakeholders understand the value and risks of product investments. The conversation covers practical approaches to stakeholder management, building investment forums, and creating balanced product portfolios that consider both risk and return. Want to learn how to transform your product organization from process-focused to investment-minded? Tune in to hear Fabrice's practical insights and strategies for becoming a more business-savvy product leader. You’ll hear us talk about: 07:39 - The Real Cost of Product Development Fabrice emphasizes the importance of understanding the true cost of product development, using the example of a typical European team costing around 1 million euros annually. He stresses that product managers need to think about when they'll see returns on their investments and calculate the actual cost of features beyond just development time. This mindset shift helps teams make better decisions about resource allocation and prioritization. 17:12 - Converting Stakeholders into Co-investors Fabrice shares his approach to transforming demanding stakeholders into co-investors by leveraging loss aversion psychology. He explains how to position yourself as a financial advisor who assesses risks and helps stakeholders understand the full investment required, including go-to-market costs. This approach helps create shared accountability and better decision-making processes. 29:14 - Building a Balanced Product Portfolio Drawing parallels with VC thinking, Fabrice outlines his framework for building a balanced product portfolio: 60-70% strategic investments aligned with OKRs, some low-hanging fruits for quick wins, and a few high-risk bets that could shape the company's future. He emphasizes the importance of matching investments with team risk tolerance and capabilities to prevent burnout and maintain sustainable growth. Episode Resources: Fabrice Des MazeryproductROITheForkTripAdvisor Follow/Subscribe Now: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, please visit: Angel SquadProductinstitute.com Previous guests include: Shruti Patel of US Bank, Steve Wilson of Contrast Security, Bethany Lyons of KAWA Analytics, Tanya Johnson Chief Product Officer at Auror, Tom Eisenmann of Harvard Business School, Stephanie Leue of Doodle, Jason Fried of 37signals, Hubert Palan of Productboard, Blake Samic of Stripe and Uber, Quincy Hunte of Amazon Web Services Check out our Top 3 episodes: Episode 177: The Evolution of User Research: A Conversation with Steve Portigal, Author of Interviewing UsersTackling Product Research with C. Todd LombardoEpisode 128: Scaling Product Operations with Blake Samic, Former Global Head of Product Operations at Stripe and Uber Product Thinking is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so Product Thinking Guest and Audience Podcast Feedback Form

Podcast: Engineering Enablement by Abi Noda (LS 35 · TOP 3% ) Episode: DX Core 4: Framework overview, key design principles, and practical applications Pub date: 2024-12-12 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization In this episode, Abi and Laura introduce the DX Core 4, a new framework designed to simplify how organizations measure developer productivity. They discuss the evolution of productivity metrics, comparing Core 4 with frameworks like DORA, SPACE, and DevEx, and emphasize its focus on speed, effectiveness, quality, and impact. They explore why each metric was chosen, the importance of balancing productivity measures with developer experience, and how Core 4 can help engineering leaders align productivity goals with broader business objectives. Mentions and Links: Measuring developer productivity with the DX Core 4Laura’s developer productivity metrics courseDiscussion Points:

Podcast: Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career (LS 60 · TOP 0.1% ) Episode: How Shopify builds a high-intensity culture | Farhan Thawar (VP and Head of Eng) Pub date: 2024-12-19 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization Farhan Thawar is the head of engineering at Shopify, where he oversees more than 1,000 engineers and a platform that powers over 10% of all U.S. e-commerce. Before Shopify, he was VP of engineering at Pivotal Labs and Xtreme Labs, and co-founder of Helpful.com. In our conversation, Farhan shares: • Why choosing the harder path leads to better outcomes • How to create intensity within your org (without burnout) • Why every company should be embracing pair programming • How he hires without interviewing • How he built the world’s largest internship program • His mission to create a “crafter’s paradise” for engineers • Much more — Brought to you by: • DX—A platform for measuring and improving developer productivity • Persona—A global leader in digital identity verification • Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security — Find the transcript at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-shopify-builds-a-high-intensity-culture-farhan-thawer — Where to find Farhan Thawar: • X: https://x.com/fnthawar • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fnthawar — Where to find Lenny: • Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com • X: https://twitter.com/lennysan • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/ — In this episode, we cover: (00:00) Farhan’s background (05:38) Choosing the hard path (09:37) Getting comfortable with looking dumb (13:20) Lessons from working with visionaries (19:19) Creating intensity in organizations (22:06) The power of pair programming (29:18) Shopify’s culture of intensity (37:18) Meeting Armageddon: revolutionizing company meetings (39:46) Reducing distractions (41:10) Deleting 1M+ lines of code (49:05) Three buckets of building (57:45) Remote work and trust battery (01:00:29) Finding stability in uncomfortable times (01:03:14) Hiring philosophy (01:11:41) Internship programs and co-op systems (01:15:32) Lessons from managing 120 direct reports (01:20:40) Failure corner (01:27:46) Lightning round and closing thoughts — Referenced: • The Steve Jobs quote about connecting dots: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/463176-you-can-t-connect-the-dots-looking-forward-you-can-only • Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/ • GitHub: https://github.com/ • Farhan’s “questions to ask” framework: https://x.com/fnthawar/status/1514193402828574721 • Palantir: https://www.palantir.com/ • Joe Liemandt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liemandt • Chamath Palihapitya: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamath_Palihapitiya • Xtreme Labs: https://www.xtremelabs.io • Parkinson’s law: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-parkinsons-law-6674423 • Pair programming: https://dev.to/documatic/pair-programming-best-practices-and-tools-154j • Cody Fauser on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codyfauser • How Shopify builds product: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-shopify-builds-product • Chaos Monkey: We look at Shopify’s new ‘culture of focus’: https://www.siliconrepublic.com/careers/shopify-chaos-monkey-meetings-culture-deann-evans • Empowering devs with AI: How Shopify made GitHub Copilot core to its culture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVKBwcm5dbw&t=2318s • Tobi Lütke of Shopify: Powering a Team with a ‘Trust Battery’: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/24/business/tobi-lutke-of-shopify-powering-a-team-with-a-trust-battery.html • Brian Chesky’s new playbook: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/brian-cheskys-contrarian-approach • Stop Being Deceived by Interviews When You’re Hiring: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesleadershipforum/2012/02/07/stop-being-deceived-by-interviews-when-youre-hiring/ • Shopify’s made the Life Story a major part of their interview: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39294140 •...