In our 34th episode, we discuss the value created by Executive Assistants, explain what a Chief of Staff does, how to build teams, why calendars are hard, and why Lopp keeps rewriting the book. Enjoy it now or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via Overcast or iTunes. https://traffic.libsyn.com/rands/theimportantthing0034.mp3
Write a thing. Briefly celebrate that you brought this thing into the universe. Don’t celebrate by hitting publish. This done thing is only 50% done. Walk away from it. Get it completely out of your head. Your goal is to forget that you wrote this thing. Days later. Print it out and read the thing… more
In our 33rd episode, we’re talking names. Domain names, nick names, and… inheritances. Wait, what? That can’t be right. Aren’t we talking about names? Enjoy it now or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via Overcast or iTunes. https://traffic.libsyn.com/rands/theimportantthing0033.mp3
In our 32nd episode, Lyle and Lopp go tactical on 1:1s. A bevy of small tips and tricks are discussed along with deep religion on the value of continuous feedback and the practice of finding joy in meetings. Enjoy it now or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via Overcast or iTunes.… more
In our 31st episode, Lyle and Lopp discuss who does what in a well-run meeting. Roles and responsibilities, the value of feedback, and remember that meetings aren’t punishment, but a useful tool in the hands of responsible humans. Enjoy it now or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via Overcast or iTunes.… more
30 episodes! Whoa. We’re still talking about management. In this third part, we talk about what managers do all day, which probably more than you think. Enjoy it now or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via Overcast or iTunes. https://traffic.libsyn.com/rands/theimportantthing0030.mp3
In our 29th episode, we walk through the perils and challenges of starting a new gig, how to change a culture, and formative stories. Enjoy it now or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via Overcast or iTunes. https://traffic.libsyn.com/rands/theimportantthing0029.mp3
In our 28th episode, Lyle’s Lopp visit continues and we learn about various judgment errors in our lives and the resulting lessons. Happy New Year. Enjoy it now or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via Overcast or iTunes. https://traffic.libsyn.com/rands/theimportantthing0028.mp3
In our 27th episode, Lyle visits Lopp’s house and we talk mountain living, dowsing, and various Christmas updates. Happy Merry. Enjoy it now or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via Overcast or iTunes. https://traffic.libsyn.com/rands/theimportantthing0027.mp3
25 episodes in. In this episode, we briefly talk about Lopp’s founding of the Pro Leisure Circuit and how stress is hard to measure and different than worrying. Enjoy it now or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via Overcast or iTunes. https://traffic.libsyn.com/rands/theimportantthing0025.mp3