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Talk To Me Petey D

Petey D

People Management. Leadership. Productivity.

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Ep. 25: The Hard Thing About Hard Things

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2025/04/04

Discover key insights on leadership and management from Ben Horowitz's "The Hard Thing About Hard Things" in this episode of the Talk to Me Petey D podcast. Host delves into Horowitz's unique perspective as a founder and CEO, exploring how his ideas apply to managers at all levels and even individual contributors. Learn about the importance of authenticity in leadership, making tough decisions in the face of uncertainty, and the leader's role in training new team members. The episode examine...

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33:24

Ep. 24: Thriving in Uncertain Times

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2025/02/27

In this thought-provoking episode of the Talk to Me Petey D podcast, host Petey D delves into the crucial topic of thriving in uncertain times, particularly within the context of knowledge work and the ever-evolving tech industry. Drawing from his two decades of experience, Petey D reflects on the unprecedented changes and challenges faced by professionals over the past five years, including the shift to remote work, the war for talent, the emergence of AI, and the subsequent whiplash effect ...

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15:38

Ep. 23: January 2025 Reading

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2025/02/14

Embark on a journey of personal and professional growth with the Talk to Me Petey D podcast. Host Petey D delves into the world of people management, leadership, productivity, AI, and other pressing topics. In this enlightening episode, Petey shares insights from his January 2025 reading list, exploring five diverse books that offer valuable lessons for listeners. From the poignant coming-of-age story "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian" to the professional social media guide "D...

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11:34

Ep. 22: December 2024 Reading

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2025/01/21

Join book enthusiast Petey D as he delves into his top five reads from December 2024 in this engaging episode of the Talk to Me Petey D podcast. Discover insightful takeaways from "Made to Stick," "Deschooling Society," "Man's Search for Meaning," "Meditations," and "Our Iceberg Is Melting."Petey D offers a unique perspective on each book, discussing key concepts and their relevance to productivity, leadership, and personal growth. From the art of crafting memorable ideas to radical thoughts ...

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22:41

Ep. 21: Lessons from Reading 60 Books in 2024

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2025/01/10

Dive into the world of reading with Petey D as he shares his journey of conquering 60 books in a single year. In this enlightening podcast episode, Petey explores the transformative power of consistent reading and offers practical strategies for cultivating a robust reading habit. From the benefits of interval reading to the importance of setting realistic goals, listeners will gain valuable insights on how to enhance their own reading practices. Petey delves into the various advan...

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32:11

Ep. 20: November 2024 Reading

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2024/12/23

"Talk to Me Petey D" is a podcast focused on people management, leadership, and productivity. In this milestone 20th episode, host Petey D. delves into his November 2024 reading list, offering insights and key takeaways from five impactful books.The episode begins with a discussion of "Tribe of Mentors" by Tim Ferriss, highlighting the value of diverse perspectives from successful individuals across various fields. Pete then explores "Meditations for Mortals" by Oliver Burkeman, which offers ...

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16:41

Ep. 19: Leadership Lessons from the Pit

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2024/12/04

Ep. 19: Leadership Lessons from the PitIn this episode of the Talk to Me Petey D podcast, we discuss leadership lessons learned from my time in the underground music scene in the mid-90s. I talk about how the values and lessons I learned from being a part of that scene have prepared me to be a leader in the corporate world.I share my insights on the importance of empathy, adopting a contrarian mindset, and the power of culture. I also discuss the DIY ethic, the importance of hard work, and th...

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29:38

Ep. 18: October 2024 Reading

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2024/11/13

In this episode of the Talk To Me Petey D podcast, we discuss the four books I read in October 2024: Primal Leadership, They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us, Nobody Cares About Your Career, and The Coming Wave. This episode covers a range of topics related to leadership, people management, and productivity.Here are some key takeaways:In the workplace, emotional intelligence is key for leaders to create positive environments that increase performance.Leaders should strive to give empathetic f...

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Ep. 17: So, You Want to be a People Manager? Q&A

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2024/10/30

In this episode of the Talk to Me Petey D podcast, I address common questions and misconceptions about becoming a people manager. This episode covers the following topics:When to Transition to People Management: Learn about the factors to consider when making the leap from individual contributor to people manager, including seniority, experience, and maturity.Negotiating Compensation and Seniority: Discover strategies for negotiating compensation and seniority when transitioning to a people m...

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Ep. 16: September 2024 Reading Deep Dive

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2024/10/17

Disabling Professions by Ivan IllichA series of essays arguing that professional societies make individuals less able to understand certain decisions. This lessens our individual agency and we become dependent on professionals. Professional societies sustain their relevance through a cycle on increasing complexity which requires us to rely on them more and more.Thrillville U.S.A. by Taylore KoekkoekA series of short stories that are a lot of degenerate fun.Shell of an Idea by Don JonesThe sto...

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18:22

Ep. 15: Lead with Authority!

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2024/09/24

Ep. 15: Lead with Authority! Focusing on the themes of productivity, people management, and leadership; in this episode I talk about the difference between leading through direct authority (orders) and indirect authority (influence). Many individual contributors assume they need the direct authority of a formal people manager position to effectively lead. This is often a misconception. I review tactics that I have found helpful to lead through indirect authority and when it is appropriat...

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Ep. 14: August 2024 Reading Review

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2024/09/13

Focusing on the themes of productivity, people management, and leadership; I discuss my key takeaways from the five books I read in August 2024. My goal is to read sixty books this year.The books covered in today’s episode:🤫Quiet Leadership by David RockDrive workplace performance by changing how we and our colleagues think. Coaching techniques to help others change their own thinking as opposed to telling them what to do.🧻✒️Back of the Napkin by Dan RoamHow to think through problems

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22:57

Ep. 13: Sleep Discipline

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2024/09/04

· Foundational Practices: Sleep Hygiene and a Disciplined Life· Sleep as a Boundary· Sleep Hygiene Best Practices· Start you day with time for yourself· Everyone has to sleep

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16:26

Ep. 12: July 2024 Reading Review

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2024/08/22

· An American Marriage by Tayari Jones· People Management from the Ground Up: A Guide for New and Aspiring People Managers by Me· 10 Poems to Change Your Life by Roger Housden· How I Rob Banks and other such places by FC (Freaky Clown)· Brief: make a bigger impact by saying less by Joseph McCormack

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10:37

Ep. 11: Productivity and Undesirable Tasks

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2024/08/06

· Fundamentals of Productivity.· Less stress. Get done what matters.· Remarkable Work.· Lifestyle Centric Planning.· Limited Priorities.· Capture System· Multi-Scale Planning.· Question Deep Dive – What about things you don’t want to do?

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Ep. 10: From the Ground Up

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2024/07/29

My new book: People Management from the Ground Up: A Guide for New and Aspiring People Managers is now available in paperback on Amazon!· Why do we need this book?· Who is it for?o Individual contributors interested in career developmento Aspiring people managerso New people managerso Managers of Manager, Coaches, and Trainers· What’s in ito Professional skills and career stageso &...

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EP. 9: June 2024 Book Review

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2024/07/14

· Reading Goal and Remarkable Work· Life is a Miracle: An Essay Against Modern Superstition by Wendall Berry· Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines by Joy Buolamwini· Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan· Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey· The Visible Hand: The Managerial Revolution in American Business ...

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EP. 8: Citizenship

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2024/07/05

The cause, not the effect of our environmentWhy we give so much power to our “boss”What we want in return· Future success· Development· Work Culture· Secret informationResponding positively even when we don’t agree.Management parallels to parenting.

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9:42

Ep. 7: Whiteboard Planning

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2024/06/26

Productivity planning – Do more of what matters and less of what doesn’t· Multi-scale planning· Build an individual system· Monthly planning with a whiteboard· Analog screens· Visible progress · Perspectives on time· Upcoming talk on planning fundamentals

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Ep. 6: Courage

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2024/06/17

· “Courage over comfort”· Facing emotional and political costs· Pick your battles· What happens if I don’t act?· Your moral code of ethics· Integrity is built through action· Celebrate private victories· Forged in the fire· The courage to let others go on their o...

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