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Tune in as Jerry uncovers the transformative strategies in James Clear's 'Atomic Habits'. Learn how adopting tiny, everyday changes can lead to remarkable results in your IT career and personal growth.

Join Tim as he explores the powerful principles in David Goggins' 'Can't Hurt Me'. Discover how Goggins' resilience, tenacity, and unstoppable mindset can be applied in the world of IT to overcome challenges and elevate your performance.

In this episode, Jerry shares a recap of the week's topic, Soft Skills, served with a hefty dose of laughter. Tune in for a lighthearted look at the softer side of IT skills, and prepare for a good laugh. You won't want to miss this unique blend of humor and professional insight.

Join Tim Stephens and Jerry Black in this eye-opening episode as they delve into the intriguing world of body language. Discover how the silent signals we send can shape our professional relationships and the perceptions others have of us. Learn about the role of presence, how to cultivate it, and why it matters. This discussion goes beyond the typical chit-chat, unraveling how non-verbal communic...

In this enlightening episode,Tim introduces us to the world of 'Love Languages' as explored in Gary Chapman's bestseller. Tim bridges the gap between this profound concept and its applications within the realms of work and comedy. Discover how acknowledging and adapting to different love languages can pave the way for improved communication, stronger workplace relationships, and a more unified tea...

In this short but impactful episode, Jerry explores the role of public speaking in both professional and social scenarios. Discussing common fears and misconceptions, he offers reassurances and practical tips for conquering public speaking anxieties. Drawing on his experience in comedy, Jerry shares how stand-up skills like timing, storytelling, and audience engagement can enhance your public spea...

In this episode, we delve deep into emotional intelligence, or EQ, the hidden superpower that can make all the difference in your IT career and comedic pursuits. EQ is often what separates successful professionals from the rest of the pack, and it's likely what's holding many of us back from reaching the next level. Join us as we take an intimate look into the transformative journey of one IT prof...

We finish the week on time management with a quick overview, and then make you laugh with our "finished bits" for the week.

Matt Campisi shares his insights on time management. Jerry Black, Tim Stephens, and Samuel Hernandez share some open source comedy.

We continue our weekly dive into time management. This time Samuel Hernandez shares his insights while Matt Campisi and Jerry. Black provide some comedic relief.

In today's episode of "Overclocking: Mastering Time Management in Tech," Tim Stephens takes us back to the fundamentals. Before diving into the complex strategies and tools, understanding the first principles of time management is key. He shares his insights on setting the right groundwork to manage your time effectively in the fast-paced IT world. This episode isn't all work and no play, though!...

Jerry Black, Tim Stephens, Samuel Hernandez, and Matt Campisi share some open source comedy and then jump into Jerry's review of David Allen's Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology.

In this episode of 'Climbing Silicon Mountain', we bring a week of insight and laughter to a close. We start with the best part of our week - the comedy. Get ready for a selection of our favorite 'open source' comedy bits gathered throughout the week, guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. Then, as we enjoy the view from the summit, we switch gears and by revisiting key learnings from our journ...

We start the show with some new comedy bits and then move into talking about what actions and next steps you could take to get moving down the path of management.

Tim shares some hilarious, family, history, and then we talk about the different realities of being a leader in IT.

Join us for another day of open-source comedy and insightful discussions on your ascent of "Silicon Mountain". Today, we delve into the varied terrain of leadership styles within the IT realm. We reflect on the importance of discovering your unique management approach and how it can amplify your leadership journey, inspire team synergy, and drive progress. Whether you're just starting out at base...

Welcome to this week's episode of StandUp StandUp, where IT and comedy intersect to bring you insights and chuckles on the challenges of our tech-driven lives. John, our listener from Austin, and all you others out there questioning if it's time for a shift in your IT careers, this one's for you. We're diving deep into the often confusing journey from being hands-on tech gurus to becoming effectiv...

In this short episode of 'Stand Up, Stand Up', Matt Campisi jokes about bicycling in modern day America and Jerry Black shares his intro to the "Alexa" rant. Then we switch gears and share thoughts on the terrain of IT education, both formal and informal, and how you might choose the best path for you. We discuss the wealth of resources available, from traditional degrees and certifications to onl...

Unveil the true face of the IT industry in 'I'm in IT, Now What - A Reality Check'. This episode pulls back the curtain on the real-world challenges in IT, providing insights for anyone looking to navigate and thrive in this complex sector.

We discuss the process of getting into IT and the different ways. You might approach it from the outside.

Jerry Black and Matt Campisi discuss work ethic, long hours, and what it takes to be great in IT. They soon realize they are still learning too. They end the show by creating a wordplay joke.

Jerry Black and Matt Campisi talk about finding passion projects and some of the ways to find fun, even if your day to day is clicking on the keyboard.

Jerry Black, Tim Stephens, and Matt Campisi talk about getting into IT and finding passing in your role. We share the start of our bits for the week.

Jerry Black and Tim Stephens discuss finding work life balance IT. Then they move into decision making. Finally, they run some comedy.

Jerry Black and Tim Stephens dig into more leadership skills from Google's project Oxygen. Tim shares some stories from the road and Jerry runs his bit.