You see James on the 8th-floor cafeteria. You haven’t seen him in weeks which is fine because while you’ve worked together for years, your paths are currently not intersecting. “Hey, James.” “Hey! Long-time, I was just thinking about you.” “Really, why?” “Randy just called you out in the launch meeting. He said the project was… More
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The One About Management (Pt. 1)
The mighty 20th episode. Lyle’s thinking about becoming a manager and Lopp has thoughts. It’s a job with infinite variables, strange feedback loops, and endless decisions. Also, it’ll take three years minimum to become competent. Enjoy it now or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via Overcast or iTunes. https://traffic.libsyn.com/rands/theimportantthing0020.mp3
Skyscraper Photography (Pt. 1)
I have a deep respect for huge buildings. When Slack moved to our current headquarters in-between the Financial District and Rincon Hill, I was elated. Skyscrapers everywhere. Fortunately, I’m also visiting New York City regularly, and that’s, in my opinion, the home of many of the world’s most magnificent skyscrapers. If you follow me on… More
The One About Developers
Nineteen episodes people! Lyle and Lopp walk through their thoughts on 2019’s WWDC. We also take a trip down memory lane to discuss the Apple II+, BBSes, and spinning cursors. Trippy. Enjoy it now or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via Overcast or iTunes. https://traffic.libsyn.com/rands/theimportantthing0019.mp3
The One About Sugar
In our eighteenth episode, I can’t stop giggling about my problems with sugar. Lyle deftly navigates us through all the sugar vectors, proper movie candy protocol, the perils of cinnamon, and why candy corns… are the best. Enjoy it now or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via Overcast or iTunes. https://traffic.libsyn.com/rands/theimportantthing0018.mp3
The One About Writing a Book
In our seventeenth episode, we walk through the process of Rands writing his third book. We cover all aspects, familiar and strange, of the writing process, including editing, design covers, and figuring out who’ll write the foreword. Enjoy it now or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via Overcast or iTunes. https://traffic.libsyn.com/rands/theimportantthing0017.mp3
The One About Avengers: Endgame
In our sixteenth episode, we nerd it up on Avengers: Endgame. Topics include Rands not shutting up during the movie, the best moment, the trials of time travel, and why Captain America is just… the best. Enjoy it now or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via Overcast or iTunes. https://traffic.libsyn.com/rands/theimportantthing0016.mp3
The One About Feedback (Pt. 2)
In our fifteenth episode, we go deep on feedback. We learn where Rands’ feedback religion came from, we walk through a couple of specific feedback scenarios, and we discuss why you should be investing in a feedback culture – right now. Enjoy it now or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via… More
The Quiet is a Lie
It would appear there are not a lot of written words here recently. Appearances are deceiving. There are lots of words and they look like this: I’m winding up a three-week vacation which has been focused on getting the next book in shape. My definition of “in shape” is “I can kind’a sort’a see the… More
The One About Japan?
Lyle returns from and talks about Japan in our fourteenth episode. Subways, signage, robots, and great food are among our topics. Back in the states, we talk about the Rands Biking Protocol and Rands Eating Protocol. Enjoy it now or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via Overcast or iTunes. http://traffic.libsyn.com/rands/theimportantthing0014.mp3