In today's episode, I talk with John Cricket,
a seasoned software engineering manager and successful content creator.
We talk about John's career journey, which was not straightforward, his ventures in building an audience through LinkedIn and starting his business after he got laid off
John also shares valuable insights on the importance of soft skills, leadership styles, and the future of his Coding Challenges project, which helps software engineers learn new languages and enhance their skills through real-world applications.
You can connect with John here:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncrickett/
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/johncrickett.bsky.social
And here are the Coding Challenges: https://codingchallenges.fyi/
00:00 Introduction
01:46 Meet John Cricket
02:30 John's Career Journey
05:16 Starting Coding Challenges
10:33 Building a Personal Brand
19:01 The Role of a Software Engineering Manager
23:53 Remote Work vs. Office Work
31:28 The Importance of Soft Skills
33:37 Conclusion and Key Takeaways
