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
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The One About Flow and Anti-Flow
Lucky 13th episode! Lyle and I talk Flow and Flow’s companion Anti-Flow. Also covered, writing, breaking Flow, a bit about Bear the App, and trying to understand from where Flow flows. Bikes, too! Enjoy it now or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via Overcast or iTunes. http://traffic.libsyn.com/rands/theimportantthing0013.mp3
The One About Feedback (Pt. 1)
In our 12th episode, we start talking feedback. Using feedback on our podcast as a jumping off point, we consider the topics of giving proper attribution, the art of arguing about empty boxes, and the fact the Rands is a control freak. Enjoy it now or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe… More
The One About YOLO
In our eleventh episode, we dissect “You Only Live Once”, we talk about paying for BETA software, and the value of building things with your hands. Enjoy it now or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via Overcast or iTunes. http://traffic.libsyn.com/rands/theimportantthing0011.mp3
The One About Travel
We’re double digits! 10 episodes. Nailed it. In this episode, we talk about the perils of travel as an introvert, we examine each other’s travel bags, and we learn that Rands is a control freak. Enjoy it now or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via Overcast or iTunes. http://traffic.libsyn.com/rands/theimportantthing0010.mp3
Meetings Are Not For You
One of the challenges with writing a blog for a long time is it possible to repeat yourself. I’m not talking repetitious themes; I’m talking word for word writing pretty much the same article. Again. Meetings are on the brain again, so I quickly checked the Rands archives to make sure that I hadn’t already… More
Democratic Typography
By my count, we’ve got 14 candidates for the Democratic nomination in the United States. There will be more.1 This morning I went to all the websites of each of the candidate and grabbed their primary logo. Fascinating to see the different moods conveyed by the different marks. Forgetting about the candidates, I find the… More
The One About Manager READMEs
In our ninth episode, we discuss the idea of Manager READMEs, vulnerability in the workspace, how Toyota empowers its humans, and how much Rands detests drama. Enjoy it now or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via Overcast or iTunes. http://traffic.libsyn.com/rands/theimportantthing0009.mp3
The One About Process
In this episode, we talk about process being documented culture. How do we keep all the plates spinning? Who are good plate spinners? Why are there plates in the first place? This and more is answered in this episode of The Important Thing. Enjoy it now or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or… More
The One About Lyle and Spider-Man
In this episode, we introduce you to my co-host Lyle – pre-eminent listener, longtime radio host, and fellow mountain resident. We also spend time talking logos and introversion… and then we finish with a strong Spider-Man chaser. Enjoy it now or download for later. Here’s a handy feed or subscribe via Overcast or iTunes. http://traffic.libsyn.com/rands/theimportantthing0007.mp3