Episodes

March 1, 2022

How do I do continuous discovery for a new product, pre-PMF?

How to apply continuous discovery techniques to a nascent, early stage product that doesn't yet have product-market fit.

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Jan. 11, 2022

#54 David Kadavy: Creative self-actualization

David Kadavy will help you follow your curiosity, find your way to creative self-actualization, and learn to discern what you really want.

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Dec. 26, 2021

#53: Turning over a tough year

Some short thoughts on how to review and close out a tough year, and set ourselves up for a powerful, generative new year.

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Dec. 9, 2021

#52 How to get more creative flow in your work day

Flow is defined as an optimal state of consciousness, where you feel and perform at your best. This episode will help you get more of it in your day.

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Nov. 9, 2021

#51 Two years in: Making things that matter

Wow: two years of making things that matter! Andrew checks in with lessons learned in year two, impactful episodes and show updates.

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Sept. 7, 2021

#50 Bo Burlingham: Small Giants & the roots of great businesses

Best known for his books Small Giants and The Great Game of Business, Bo is an editor-at-large of Inc. magazine and the author of five books which have profoundly impacted values-led business creation. I don't know of anyone that has …

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Aug. 10, 2021

#49: Thoughts on entrepreneurship and philanthropy

This episode flips the script and makes Andrew the guest, exploring his views on entrepreneurship and philanthropy.

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July 27, 2021

#48 ARM redux: 4 nuances of fulfilling work

This episode explores four nuances of creative and fulfilling work. It share lessons from follow-on conversations to ep42 about ARM, a mental model for fulfilling work.

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July 13, 2021

#47 Matt Kressy: Love as creative fuel

Matt Kressy is the founding director of the Integrated Design & Management (IDM) program at MIT. This conversation is a heartfelt exploration about art, design, and the inner drives that fuel our creative work.

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June 29, 2021

#46 The Infinite Game, by Simon Sinek: Book summary

This episode reviews the key ideas from "The Infinite Game," a massively transformative book by Simon Sinek, and explores how to apply them to your work.

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June 15, 2021

#45: The Timeless Way of Leading

This adapts the core ideas from "The Timeless Way of Building," a classic of architectural theory, to creative and personal leadership.

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June 1, 2021

#44 Teresa Torres: Habits for clear thinking and better product bets

Teresa Torres teaches an approach to product creation and creative work that will help you think more clearly, make better decisions, and raise the odds your bets will pay off. She's the author of the new book, Continuous Discovery Habits.

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May 18, 2021

#43 Courtney Bigony: Life above neutral with Positive Product Design

Courtney Bigony is on a mission to align tech products with the latest science of human thriving. She's the creator of Positive Product Design and the Director of People Science at 15Five.

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May 4, 2021

#42 ARM: A mental model for fulfilling work

ARM is a simple mental model to help you intentionally craft more fulfilling work.

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April 20, 2021

#41 Barry Brown: Work as a pathway of transformation

Barry Brown helps leaders be more of who they are and be more effective in making their unique contribution to the world.

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April 6, 2021

#40 Eric Steege: Treat your culture like a product

Eric Steege is an energetic product leader intent on spreading great product cultures and practices. This conversation explores how to use product thinking to build your culture.

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March 23, 2021

#39 Melissa Perri: Product strategy and the missing middle in organiz…

Melissa Perri is on a mission to grow great product leaders. This conversation will help you to become more strategic and multiply your impact.

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March 9, 2021

#38 Sarah Avenir: What is people-first growth?

Sarah Avenir is a full-hearted leader who models vulnerable strength in her experiments to create sustainable businesses that are good for people.

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Feb. 23, 2021

#37 C Todd Lombardo: Ask better questions to unlock clarity

C Todd Lombardo brings a blend of humanity, rigor, and innate curiosity to the questions that shape what we do. Learn to ask better questions and unlock clarity in your work.

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Feb. 9, 2021

#36 Michael O'Bryan: The mechanics of our humanity

Michael O'Bryan is on a quest to make truly humane systems by transforming how organizations understand and support human development, interaction, and performance.

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Jan. 26, 2021

#35 Dianne Frommelt: Building products to help people become their be…

Dianne Frommelt is the Chief Product Officer for 15Five, a company I am a longtime fan of. They're on a mission to create high performing, highly engaged teams, and to create a product that helps everyone who uses it to …

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Jan. 12, 2021

#34 Will Toms: The power of creative community

Will Toms is the cofounder of REC Philly, an incubator, community, and resource center aimed at helping independent creatives make a sustainable living. In short, he's out to challenge the narrative of the starving artist and create an international community …

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Dec. 29, 2020

#33: 8 Lessons Learned in 2020

For the last episode of 2020, Andrew reflects on 8 big lessons learned from guests this year, and shares a few reflection questions to ask yourself. Wishing you all a peaceful end to this turbulent year. Here's to making things …

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Dec. 15, 2020

#32 Alex Hillman: How to play the long game of business

Alex Hillman is a pioneer who has made it his mission to help independent creatives build sustainable careers. He's the author of the recent bite-sized hit, "The Tiny MBA." He cofounded Indy Hall, Philadelphia's first coworking space, and helped kickstart …

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