Plays Well With Others

Summary In this episode, Andrew Moore and Jess Agnew delve into the multifaceted world of AI, focusing on its implications for business development, security, and the evolving role of developers. They discuss the democratization of development through low code and no code platforms, the importance of natural language processing, and the security concerns surrounding AI code generation. The convers...

Summary In this episode of Plays Well With Others, Andrew Moore and Jess Agnew delve into the complex world of AI data ethics, discussing the implications of massive data acquisitions, the public's perception of data privacy, and the historical context of data sharing. They explore the race for AI and the challenges of fair use, intellectual property dilemmas, and the ethical use of data in A...

Summary: In this episode of Plays Well With Others, Andrew Moore and Jess Agnew explore the concept of the CEO mindset, discussing its implications for management and leadership. They delve into the challenges of transitioning from an executor role to a leadership position, emphasizing the importance of strategic thinking and ownership mentality. The conversation highlights the balance between man...

If you need crisis or mental health support, please reach out: 24/7 Crisis Line: 1-800-704-2651 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 Main Office: 1-877-567-6051 Summary: In this episode, Andrew Moore speaks with Nathan Miller, SVP of Operations at Volunteer Behavioral Health, about the importance of community-focused leadership in mental health services. They discuss the evolution of Volunteer Behavio...

Summary In this episode, Andrew Moore and Jess Agnew discuss the evolution of their podcast, the impact of AI on post-secondary education, and the growing role of bootcamps in training developers. They explore the changing landscape of junior developer roles in the age of AI, the importance of critical thinking and broader education, and the ongoing debate about the value of traditional university...

In this episode, Andrew and Jess discuss the intricacies of moving on from your current role since Jess will be doing just that starting in 2024.  Tune into this and future episodes to check in on that process.

In this episode, Andrew and Jess discuss whether the most efficient manner of work is always the best way to work.  As always, it's a nuanced situation; however, we believe that relational working doesn't always lend itself to heaps of efficiency.

In this episode, Andrew and Jess talk about creative problem solving as a team rather than on your own

In this episode, Andrew and Jess talk about various approaches to developing great strategy without missing the boat on actually executing

In this episode, Andrew and Jess remember and discuss various ways to both be thankful and make others know that you're thankful in a work environment

In this episode, Andrew and Jess talk strategies for retraining your brain to be collaborative first when someone piles on more work to an already full plate.

In this episode, Andrew and Jess look into the statistics around rising tuition costs and college attendance discussing if a four year degree is still needed to be successful.

In this episode, Andrew and Jess answer questions from the careerguidance subreddit

In this episode, Andrew and Jess reflect on the concepts introduced and explored by Sarah Lewis in her book, The Rise: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Rise/Sarah-Lewis/9781451629248.  Most notably, the concept of approaching tasks as a perpetual amateur, or rather not looking for the result but rather the knowledge gained through the process.

How do you get people to listen to your big idea?  How do you get buy-in and support for funding?  Answers to these questions and more in this episode of Plays Well With Others

In this episode, Andrew and Jess answer questions both serious and not so serious about careers and professionalism

In this episode, Andrew and Jess talk about the best way to figure out the path forward: talking to other people going through the same thing.

In this episode, Andrew and Jess continue the conversation on strategic planning by digging through some of the ins and outs of deciding on a strategic direction when faced with many options

In this episode, Andrew and Jess talk through how to develop a business strategy if you don't have one and how to stay focused on execution if you already do.

In this episode, Andrew and Jess talk about the Iceberg of Ignorance and how to surmount challenges introduce in your company. https://kathleenallen.net/insights/the-iceberg-of-ignorance/

In this episode, Andrew and Jess delve into the depths of how to operate effectively around a common learning feature known as the Dunning-Kruger Effect.

In this episode, Andrew and Jess answer the question, "how do you build a culture of quality?"  Along the way, they will focus on product, engineering, QA, and operations teams and how they all fit together in a cohesive team pushing for a high quality product.

In this episode, Andrew and Jess answer the question of "Can you continue to innovate even in economic headwinds?" Check out David Dodson's book, The Manager's Handbook here: https://www.amazon.com/Managers-Handbook-Focused-Decisions-Competition/dp/1394174071

In this episode, Andrew and Jess attempt to answer the question, "Can you build remote community that is as good as or better than in person?"

In this episode, Andrew and Jess continue the conversation about successful employment for both the employee and the employer by talking about networking and building community.