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Soft Skills EngineeringEpisode 473: Mental health support and overcoming FOMO of taking a break from workIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:
Hi Jamison and Dave!
I am not a developer, but my question is hopefully transferable. I sit in between lawyers and developers. I advise on technology that can be applied to legal processes and I support our teams in using a range of platforms and AI tools to be more efficient across their work.
I have ADHD (late diagnosis at 22) and often have trouble with executive function, remembering details, progressing large projects with no deadlines, and remembering verbal instructions.
Have either of...
2025-08-1135 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 464: Rehiring an overpaid boomerang and AI has taken over my teammate's brainIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:
Mr A. N. Onymous says,
Hi Dave and Jamison,
Long time listened, second time caller! I wrote a little while back with a common new-manager question about how to handle one of my reports who was at the lower end performance wise, but at the top end on the pay scale. I’d been trying to manage it by getting raises for the rest of the team in order to balance things out a bit (and make the rest of the team happy). I di...
2025-06-0949 min
Bishop CM Jamison EmPOWERment TodaySpecial prayer lifting nations, leaders, families, and communities with Bishop CM JamisonPrayer is a direct line to God, a sacred conversation that brings healing, strength, and divine intervention. It changes hearts, shifts atmospheres, and moves mountains. Through prayer, we align with God's will, seeking His wisdom, protection, and grace. As we intercede for mankind, we stand in the gap, lifting nations, leaders, families, and communities before Him. Prayer is power, covering us from all harm and guiding us in righteousness. "The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective" (James 5:16). Let us pray and seek His face together! Bishop Charlene M. Jamison, North Carolina Diocese Jurisdictional Prelate
2025-06-0705 min
Green Industry PodcastUnlocking Online Success: Lessons from Paul Jamison's Digital JourneyIn this exclusive highlight from the Joey Coberly Show, Paul Jamison shares how a mower, a mission, and a mic launched The Green Industry Podcast, plus real talk on using social media and algorithms to grow your business online. Relay's Online Banking: Click Here Connect with Paul: Click Here Equip Expo: Save 50% off Equip Expo Tix w/ Promo Code PAUL Paul's Recommended Professionals: Horizon360 - Contractor Business Software Call Tracking - CallRail Get a Professional Website - Footbridge Media The Landscaping Bookkeeper
2025-04-1534 minGreen Industry PodcastMoney Moves: Paul Jamison's Blueprint for a Financial TurnaroundIn Part 2 of his Lawn Care Life Conference talk, Paul Jamison lays out practical steps for a financial turnaround—covering daily declarations, saving discipline, and investing in assets that actually grow your lawn care business. Connect with Paul: Click Here Save 50% off Equip Expo Tix w/ Promo Code PAUL Paul's Business Building Resources: Price Increase Letter Template Contract Templates Know Your Numbers Paul's Recommended Professionals: Horizon360 - Contractor Business Software Bank with Relay Get a Professional Website - Footbridge Med...
2025-03-2525 min
ReBloomBlooming and Reblooming with Lori Siebert and Jamie JamisonIn the world of art and creativity, there are moments when we must pause, reflect, and rediscover ourselves. That’s exactly what Lori Siebert and Jamie Jamison have done with their inspiring podcast, Rebloom. Now in its second season, the show has blossomed into a space for deep conversations about personal growth, resilience, and the creative journey.Recently, Lori and Jamie took time to reflect on their first year of Rebloom, sharing how they’ve evolved, embraced change, and found new inspiration along the way. Their discussion was a beautiful reminder that, like nature, artists experience seasons—some f...
2025-03-1734 minGreen Industry PodcastWinning on Instagram: Paul Jamison's Guide to a Better Bio & StrategyIn this live session from Naylor's LCR Summit, Paul Jamison audits Instagram profiles, shares expert tips on optimizing your bio, and breaks down strategies to improve your overall social media presence. Connect with Paul: Click Here Upcoming Events: Lawn Care Life Conference: Get Your Tickets Here Save 50% off Equip Exposition Tickets Paul's Recommended Professionals: Horizon360 - Contractor Business Software Get a Professional Website - Footbridge Media The Landscaping Bookkeeper Call Rail Paul's Books: How to Build a T...
2025-02-2137 min
The Q&A Files53. Newlywed Wisdom and the Art of Reconnection. Cody and Hannah Share Their Story. Part 1.Send us a textRemember when you went all out to impress your new girl/boy friend? Maybe it was a thrilling jet skiing adventure or an unexpected grand gesture that made their heart race. Join Trisha Jamison, Dr. Jeff Jamison, and Tony Overbay as they take you on a nostalgic journey of love and laughter, exploring those early days of marriage. Alongside our vibrant newlywed guests, Cody and Hannah, we unpack the secrets to keeping that initial excitement alive even amidst life's pressures. From their adorable "meet cute" to the ways they stay intentional and curious...
2025-02-1044 minThe Q&A Files48. Laughter as a Stress Buster: Emotional Resilience and Mindful Living, Part 1 of Randy's question with Trisha Jamison, Dr. Jeff, and Tony OverbaySend us a textHave you ever wondered if laughter could be your secret weapon against stress? Join us as we embark on a fun-filled journey with Trisha Jamison, Dr. Jeff Jamison, and Tony Overbay, exploring the intricate dance between humor, stress, and emotional maturity. Through personal anecdotes, we shed light on how laughter can be a sign of emotional resilience. Discover how Dr. Jeff copes with a stress level of nine, battling life changes and business challenges, while Tony shares the calming effects of his mindfulness practice that keeps his stress levels in check. Our stories...
2025-01-0634 minGreen Industry PodcastGood Customers, Great Service: Paul Jamison's Business Playbook (Part 2)In Part 2 of their discussion, Paul Jamison and Hugh Wilson explore the essentials of getting and keeping great customers, the importance of networking in the Green Industry, and what fuels Paul's ongoing passion for entrepreneurship. Packed with actionable insights, this episode is a must-listen for lawn care pros ready to elevate their game. Connect with Paul: Click Here Upcoming Events: Lawn Care Life Conference: Get Your Tickets Here Save 50% off Equip Exposition Tickets Paul's Recommended Professionals: Try the CRM Jobber Get a Professional Website...
2024-12-0330 minGreen Industry PodcastHugh Wilson Gets Paul Jamison to Spill on His Secrets to Success (Part 1)In Part 1 of this special episode, Paul Jamison shares his personal journey and passions in a conversation with fellow podcast host Hugh Wilson. From his faith in God to his love of golf and the Green Industry, Paul dives deep into the mentors who've inspired him and the influences that have shaped his entrepreneurial path. Connect with Paul: Click Here Upcoming Events: Lawn Care Life Conference: Get Your Tickets Here Save 50% off Equip Exposition Tickets Paul's Recommended Professionals: Try the CRM Jobber Get a Professional...
2024-12-0234 minThe Q&A Files41. Trauma and the Body: Healing Betrayal with Trisha JamisonSend us a textDiscover how to reclaim your health and peace of mind as we explore the profound connection between trauma and the body. In our latest episode, I'm joined by my dear friend Trisha Jamison, a certified life coach and functional nutritionist, who shares her valuable insights on understanding and healing betrayal trauma. Drawing inspiration from Dr. Bessel van der Kolk's influential work, "The Body Keeps the Score," we discuss how trauma can physically manifest as chronic pain or illness. Trisha offers her expertise on the importance of tuning into our bodies to uncover and...
2024-11-1826 minThe Q&A Files38. Stress Management and Diet: Keys to PCOS Wellness with Trisha JamisonSend us a textEnjoy a Quinoa and Bean Power Bowl Recipe below! Unlock the secrets to managing PCOS and insulin resistance with insights from Trisha Jamison, a board-certified Functional Nutritionist and Lifestyle Practitioner. Discover how hormonal imbalances in PCOS can disrupt your life, affecting everything from weight to skin health. This episode tackles the critical role of insulin resistance, explaining how it contributes to weight gain and increased androgen production, and most importantly, offers actionable strategies to counteract these effects. By focusing on strategic dietary choices, listeners will learn how to manage insulin resistance b...
2024-10-2822 minGreen Industry PodcastBuilding Your Business with Social Media: Part 2 of Paul Jamison & Willie Rodriguez's ConversationIn part two of Paul Jamison's conversation with Willie Rodriguez on The Plant Movement Podcast, Paul discusses what's next for him in both business and content creation. He explains why he's ventured into producing golf-related content and the opportunities this new direction presents. The conversation also dives deep into social media strategies for lawn care professionals, offering practical advice on how to leverage platforms like Instagram and YouTube to grow your business. From connecting with your audience to building a brand online, Paul and Willie share tips on making social media work for you in the green industry.
2024-09-2427 min
The Chat Time PodcastChat Time (S3 Ep. 19)Summary
In this conversation, Glow Worm and Jamison discuss various topics including their music preferences, video games, senior photos, and the new logo for Chat Time. They mention Imagine Dragons and their upcoming album, Lume. They also talk about playing the game Helldivers and their successful run. The conversation veers off to discuss comedians and celebrities, with a mention of Marty Feldman. They also briefly mention their height and posture. Finally, they discuss the new logo for Chat Time and Glow Worm's senior photos. The conversation covers various random topics, including discussions about Hooters, gaming, 7-Eleven, Apple...
2024-04-2425 min
Fly By FilmsA Dingus Ate My Baby!!!!Blake and Jamison dive into the manic pixie dreamland of Cameron Crowe's 2005 film Elizabethtown and talk about everything from daddy death issues to why reductive film criticism is annoying to what makes a great compilation soundtrack. Check it out! Things get a little emotional.
Other things talked about: Jamison sets up a podcast-length game for Blake, the Brick app, and Jamison goes deep for a childhood memory that carries into the present.
Clip from The Office S3, Ep. 4.
Referenced:
"Elizabethtown Revisited"...
2024-04-082h 07The Q&A Files8. Regenerative Revelations: Dr. Jeff Jamison Unlocks the Healing Potential of Stem Cell TherapySend us a textUnlock the secrets of stem cell therapy as we sit down with the formidable Dr. Jeff Jamison, whose expertise in joint rejuvenation is revolutionizing the field of regenerative medicine. Prepare to be fascinated by our in-depth conversation that journeys through the landscape of pluripotent cells and their astonishing ability to regenerate damaged tissues. With Dr. Jeff's guidance, we navigate the intricacies of this innovative therapy, contrasting it with traditional joint replacement surgeries and shedding light on the hope it offers for not just joint health, but systemic conditions too. This episode promises to...
2024-04-0133 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 387: No juniors and manager forced to return to officeIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:
Hello Dave and Jamison, I wanted to say thank you for your podcast. It’s been a great wealth of information and comic relief. Can we bring back the guitar intros?
I work in the technology arm of a large corporation. There are no younger engineers. I am one of the youngest at just shy of 30 (my first tech job after going back to school).
I receive praise for my eagerness to learn and grow and how much I try to engage with the or...
2023-12-1832 minGreen Industry PodcastFrom the Ground Up: Paul Jamison's Lawn Care JourneyIn this unique episode, Justin Rogers from Forever Self Employed turns the tables and interviews host Paul Jamison, uncovering the origins of his lawn care business and the valuable lessons he learned while growing it. Want to be part of EQUIP EXPO for just $12.50? Use CODE PAUL before Sept. 7, 2023, and save 50%! - Register Here Register for HUGE Convention and Save $25 off: Register Here Try the CRM Software I use - Get Jobber Start Your Website Journey w/ Footbridge Media Grab your copy of Paul's brand new book: Get Your C...
2023-08-2438 minFly By FilmsChrist & Drug Culture (w/ Ciara Barsotti)Jamison and Blake and special guest Ciara Barsotti (artist and better half of Jamison) talk about parenting, "Nice Cream," and her high effort, pristinely-produced podcast Chico Creates. Folks, we have hit the big time. Our first real major podcast personality joins us for a discussion of 2017's Mandy starring Nic Cage, Andrea Riseborough, and Linus Roach.
We talk about how Panos Cosmatos (whether he is a real person or not) mirrors the paid film criticisms of Nicolas Winding Refn who is always said to be all style and no substance. Yet we talk about how Mandy differs...
2023-07-261h 57Fly By FilmsIrish Troubles, Part OneBlake and Jamison begin their season-long descent into Irish madness with the films of Martin and John Michael McDonagh by watching and talking about love and honor in 2008's In Bruges and 2011's The Guard. Really it ends up being us talking about our man crushes on Brendan Gleeson. We show our cards on which brother we are picking to win this battle of blood(lines) and we seek restitution for any Irish guilt we have.
Also, we talk about Blake's stutter when he was younger, how EVERY movie is a completely different film for Jamison than...
2023-06-121h 51Green Industry PodcastFour Industry Events You Won't Want to MissOn today's show Paul Jamison previews four upcoming lawn care and landscaping industry events. Register for SYNKD LIVE Register for Lawn and Landscape Society Event Powered by Kohler Jobber Summit Podcast Summit The Resource Center at GreenIndustryPodcast.com Know Your Numbers E-Training The Landscaping Bookkeeper - Megan and Joey Coberly Price Increase Letter Template GetJobber.com/Paul Paul Jamison's Books Learn More About GPS Trackit Payroll Solutions: Roll by ADP Try Audible
2023-01-0325 minFly By FilmsThe First Annual Fly By Film's Flight of Fantasia FinaleJamison and Blake are back just in time to ring in the NEW YEAR with our first annual podcast film ranking episode. We ranked our individual lists of the films we watched for season one of the podcast with points and conglomerated them into our starter list. From there Jamison treats Blake to a quiz about film rankings going back to the early 1900s and based on whether he gets the answers right or not, they get points to be used to switch films around on the list. THEN we end the ranking with a final dance with lady...
2022-12-311h 50Green Industry PodcastLawn Care Power Moves with Cornell Mack & Cedric OwensCornell Mack and Cedric "Steel" Owens launched a new podcast, the Lawn Care Power Moves. On today's show we play a segment from their new show where they interviewed Paul Jamison from the Green Industry Podcast. Enjoy! The Resource Center at GreenIndustryPodcast.com Know Your Numbers E-Training The Landscaping Bookkeeper - Megan and Joey Coberly Price Increase Letter Template GetJobber.com/Paul Register for SYNKD LIVE Register for Lawn and Landscape Society Event Powered by Kohler Paul Jamison's Books Learn More...
2022-12-2946 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 336: Roadmap roadkill and returning to officeIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:
Dear Dave and Jamison,
I work for a medium sized startup, and our planning process sucks!
We used to do quarterly planning, and it seemed like the product managers had no idea what was going on at a higher level. The big focus seems to have changed every quarter that I’ve been here, and the whole planning process is a charade: 75% of the so called ‘road map’ gets thrown away after a few weeks.
Normally, this wouldn’t bother me, but I end up...
2022-12-2635 minGreen Industry PodcastHow I Started and Grew My Business - The TruthOn today's show we switch things up a bit as Andrew Martinez from the Lone Star Lawn Talk Podcast actually interviews Paul Jamison. Check out Andrews show: Lone Star Lawn Talk Podcast The Resource Center at GreenIndustryPodcast.com Know Your Numbers E-Training Price Increase Letter Template GetJobber.com/Paul Register for SYNKD LIVE Lawn and Landscape Society Event Powered by Kohler Registration Paul Jamison's Books Learn More About GPS Trackit Payroll Solutions: Roll by ADP Try Audible
2022-12-161h 19Green Industry PodcastPREVIEWING Lawntrepreneur Academy LIVE: The Importance of Plugging Into CommunityOn today's program Paul Jamison previews the upcoming industry event: Lawntrepreneur Academy Live 2022. Paul also talks about other industry events around the corner and why it is so beneficial to plug into these community events. The Resource Center at GreenIndustryPodcast.com Price Increase Letter Template GetJobber.com/Paul Lawn and Landscape Society Event Powered by Kohler Registration Paul Jamison's Books Learn More About GPS Trackit Payroll Solutions: Roll by ADP Try Audible The Landscaping Bookkeeper CFP Sheila Chaplain's Email: s...
2022-11-0728 minGreen Industry PodcastEquip Expo Sets New Record With 25,000 Attendees - Trade Show Takeaways and RecapEquip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living, and equipment exposition, set a new record welcoming over 25,000 attendees and exhibitors. The 2022 show debuted a new brand and new experiences for its participants, and all indoor and outdoor exhibit space available was sold-out for both Equip Exposition and Hardscape North America, who co-locates with Equip Expo. Tune in to hear Paul Jamison recap this incredible Green Industry Event. The Resource Center at GreenIndustryPodcast.com GetJobber.com/Paul Price Increase Letter Template Paul Jamison's Books Learn More About GPS Trackit Payroll S...
2022-11-0329 minGreen Industry PodcastAndrew Martinez & Aaron Strunk: A Podcast Takeover!On today's program we have a fun podcast takeover with Andrew Martinez from the Lone Star Lawn Talk Podcast and special guest Aaron Strunk from Aaron's Lawn Care. This episode was recorded at the Equip Expo after party "The Rally". When Green Industry Podcast host Paul Jamison was doing a booth takeover for Jobber, Andrew and Aaron grabbed the podcast headsets and did a fun spontaneous podcast takeover. On this episode Andrew and Aaron share about their lawn care businesses and recap their experiences at the Equip Expo. The Resource Center at GreenIndustryPodcast.com GetJobber.c...
2022-11-021h 10Green Industry PodcastThese Tips Will Help You Stay Healthy and Fit!On today's show Paul Jamison shares some tips to stay healthy and fit. Let's face it, as small business leaders we have a lot of responsibility. The demands of leading our teams while serving our customers with excellence can take a toll on our energy levels and overall well being. But, how as business leaders do we stay healthy and fit? Tune in to hear some tried and true proven ways to experience optimal health so that we can offer our best to our families, customers and team. Equip Expo Registration (Coupon Code: PAUL saves 50% off)
2022-10-1425 minGreen Industry Podcast5 Things to Bring to the Equip Expo to Help You Make the Most of Your Visit!On today's program host Paul Jamison highlights his list of the top five items to bring to the Equip Exposition. The Equip Expo, formerly known as the GIE+EXPO is happening October 18-21, 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky. You can save 50% off you registration by using promo code PAUL, here is the link to register: Equip Expo Registration (Coupon Code: PAUL saves 50% off) Price Increase Letter Template The Resource Center at GreenIndustryPodcast.com Try Audible Paul's Recommended Landscaping Tools Paul Jamison's Books Payroll Solutions: Roll by ADP
2022-10-1319 minGreen Industry PodcastHow to Get New Customers for Your Lawn Care BusinessOn today's show Paul Jamison and Dr. Frank Holleman talk about how to get new customers for your business. Equip Expo Registration (Coupon Code: PAUL saves 50% off) Price Increase Letter Template The Resource Center at GreenIndustryPodcast.com Try Audible Paul's Recommended Landscaping Tools Paul Jamison's Books Payroll Solutions: Roll by ADP The Landscaping Bookkeeper Reliable Tax - Sheila Chaplin GPS Trackit Quickbooks Online Kujo.com (Pauls10 Saves 10%) Paul's Audiobooks: Cut That G...
2022-10-1135 minGreen Industry PodcastTop 5 Exciting Things to Do at the Equip ExpoOn today's show Paul Jamison talks about the top five things to do at this years Equip Exposition. The Equip Expo is happening October 18-21, 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky. You can save 50% off this years registration by using promo code PAUL. Here is the link to register: Equip Expo Registration (Coupon Code: PAUL saves 50% off) Price Increase Letter Template The Resource Center at GreenIndustryPodcast.com Paul's Recommended Landscaping Tools Paul Jamison's Books Try Audible Payroll Solutions: Roll by ADP The Landscaping Bookkeeper R...
2022-10-1030 minGreen Industry Podcast12 Lessons I Learned in 12 Years as a Business OwnerOn today's show host Paul Jamison shares 12 lessons he has learned in his first 12 years as a small business owner. Equip Expo Registration (Coupon Code: PAUL saves 50% off) Price Increase Letter Template The Resource Center at GreenIndustryPodcast.com Paul's Recommended Landscaping Tools Paul Jamison's Books Try Audible Payroll Solutions: Roll by ADP The Landscaping Bookkeeper Reliable Tax - Sheila Chaplin GPS Trackit Quickbooks Online Kujo.com (Pauls10 Saves 10%) Paul's Audiobooks: Cut T...
2022-10-0726 minGreen Industry PodcastThe Story of How I Started My Entrepreneur Journey Part 1On today's show Paul Jamison shares the story about how he started his lawn mowing business and some lessons he learned from his humble beginnings. Price Increase Letter Template Equip Expo Registration (Coupon Code: PAUL saves 50% off) The Resource Center at GreenIndustryPodcast.com Paul's Recommended Landscaping Tools Paul Jamison's Books Try Audible Payroll Solutions: Roll by ADP The Landscaping Bookkeeper Reliable Tax - Sheila Chaplin GPS Trackit Quickbooks Online Kujo.com (Pauls10 Saves 10%) P...
2022-10-0637 minGreen Industry PodcastPREVIEWING Influencer Live Event - Don't Miss Out! Naylor Taliaferro From the LCR Media PodcastOn today's episode special guest Naylor Taliaferro from the LCR Media Podcast previews the upcoming Influencer Live event that is happening at the Equip Exposition. This event will host live podcasts from Caleb Auman of the Kid Contractor Podcast, Naylor Taliaferro from the LCR Media Podcast, Paul Jamison from the Green Industry Podcast as well as special guests Andy Mulder from the Mulder Life Podcast, Alex Kirby from the Down to Business Podcast and weekend warrior Mitchell Gordy from Mitchell's Lawn Care. Admission to the 2022 Influencer Live event is free with your registration to the Equip Expo...
2022-10-0534 minGreen Industry PodcastHow To Make The Most of The Equip ExpoOn today's show host Paul Jamison shares some tips and advice on how to tackle the Equip Expo. This is the largest trade show in the lawn care and landscaping industry. The Equip Expo is a great opportunity to network with others in the industry and to see the latest and greatest new equipment, technologies and softwares that will help you take your business to the next level. Equip Expo Registration (Coupon Code: PAUL saves 50% off) The Resource Center at GreenIndustryPodcast.com Paul's Recommended Landscaping Tools Paul Jamison's Books T...
2022-09-2925 minGreen Industry PodcastExclusive: Behind the Scenes with Jason Creel and Paul Jamison Part 2The good times in Alabama roll on. This is part two where Jason Creel from the YouTube Channel Lawn Care Life hosts the show and switches things up by interviewing original host Paul Jamison. Lots of laughs and good times shared on todays episode, enjoy! Register Today for Equip Expo! To save 50% off your registration for the Equip Expo use coupon code PAUL at checkout. You can register for the 2022 Equip Exposition with this link: Equip Expo Registration (Coupon Code: PAUL saves 50% off) The Resource Center at GreenIndustryPodcast.com ...
2022-09-0637 min
Fly By FilmsThe World Championship of Finger-BreakingJamison and Blake talk about their world travels as well as getting as far away from each other as possible. They finally decide on their podcast name and then the sentient internet decides to give us technical difficulties before we jump into our discussion of Jamison's film pick from 2013 entitled Computer Chess by Andrew Bujalski. The film takes the conversation into far flung worlds of sentient chatbots, elephants, humans acting like robots, robots acting like humans, and, of course, breaking a seven-year-old's finger. Then Blake unleashes his next film pick and starts the podcast down a trajectory of which...
2022-07-291h 53Green Industry PodcastMore Than Just a Podcast w/ Caleb Auman and Brian FulltertonIn today's episode Paul Jamison chats with other podcasters Caleb Auman from the Kid Contractor Podcast and Brian Fullterton from the Fullterton Unfiltered Podcast. They share their journey's as they have been building their podcast. GreenIndustryPodcast.com Check out Paul Jamison's brand new book: 101 Proven Ways to Make More Money in Lawn Care Recommended Business Management Software: Try Jobber Free 2022 Kickoff Tour Sponsors: Kohler Engines - Lawn and Landscape Society Event Try CompanyCam! Exmark Check out our resources:
2022-02-1733 min
Jamison Writes64-- Jamison With a Pinch of LymeThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://jamisonwrites.com/2017/08/14/jamison-with-a-pinch-of-lyme/
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2022-01-0609 minJamison Writes33 -- Jamison Hill Has a Cold Part 2This episode is also available as a blog post: http://jamisonwrites.com/2017/01/24/jamison-hill-has-a-cold-part-2/
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2022-01-0606 min
Slightly DogmaticTribeca 2021: No Running | Slightly Dogmatic #10In this short episode of Slightly Dogmatic, in a series of shorts featuring just myself, Jamison, I cover the films I watched independently of Dan during Tribeca. We ended up with dramatically different watch lists, so we thought we'd record our thoughts in a more concise, digestible way for wrapping up Tribeca coverage this year. We'll be back to normal format soon!Follow us on our social pages to keep up!More episodes: anchor.fm/slightlydogmaticInstagram: instagram.com/slightlydogmaticTwitter: twitter.com/slightdogmaticYoutube: youtube.com/channel/UCaoPAoocI_1...
2021-07-1107 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 231: Freedom for me not for thee and optimizing for growthIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:
Questions
Hey Dave & Jamison,
I have a problem with a more senior engineer in my project, I cannot really predict or follow his thought process.
They introduced best practices about organizing code, Git branching, software versioning, etc. to the project. Which is great, because I like well-defined processes. And I followed those processes happily.
Now, there are some occasions where the senior engineer violates one of the processes.
When they do that I ask why, then they give...
2020-10-1215 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 230: Not seeking promotion and taking codeIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:
Questions
Taylor asks,
Is it frowned upon to not want to be promoted and get more responsibility? I want to keep a good work-life balance but feel that saying so will have my manager think less of me.
Hi Dave and Jamison, love your show! The time has come to quit my job and I am wondering if I should keep a copy of the scripts I wrote for the project?
2020-10-0528 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 228: Unpaid team lead and banking hoursIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:
Questions
I’m a team lead right now, but I’m leaving the company. When I discussed with my manager, I recommended a team member to take over my position and suggested raising his salary. In the end, the manager asked that team member to take over as team lead, but refused to raise his salary or even give him the title.
He said he needs to prove that he can take responsibility as a team lead. Then he will get the title and rais...
2020-09-2126 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 224: Bad review from conflicted boss and questioning my career choicesIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:
Questions
Hi Dave and Jamison, I’m in my mid twenties working at a large company with 1,000+ devs. My direct manager (let’s call him Bob) is probably in his late forties, is from a different country, and has a wife and two children who live in his home country. He currently manages ~20 devs in multiple scrums.
Last month, I had my mid-year performance review with Bob. I am pretty sure that I’ve done a great job during the first half of the year...
2020-08-2431 min
H.E.R. Story"Still Queening" Feat. Shartajeye 'Taji' Wright hosted by J. JamisonOn Episode 47, J. Jamison chats with Taji Wright, who is an avid leader, educator, and advocate. She is a woman of many accolades and very successful in her own right; however, it's Taji's experiences at Texas Southern University as Miss TSU that has shaped and molded her into the woman she is today.
Guest's IG: @FOREVER31RUBY
2020-07-1542 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 218: Referral underperforming and take a tech lead roleIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:
Questions
Hey Dave and Jamison, really wish I found your podcast sooner as it has been a great insight into some of the challenges at work.
Last year, a fairly close friend reached out asking for a referral for an entry level position to my work. Trying to help him out, I figured absolutely! What could go wrong? (Foreshadowing intensifies)
About 3 months into his employment, my boss informally mentioned at a dinner how behind said friend was at a technical level. I...
2020-07-1332 min
H.E.R. Story“Winning All Year” Feat. Kayla B. With J. Jamison, Ep. 44“Winning All Year” Feat. Kayla B. With J. Jamison, Ep. 44
Kayla Beal is a natural born innovator in today’s society. She is a television producer, writer, model, and entrepreneur. Raised in Queens, New York—her parents showed her the importance of education. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and graduated magna cum laude at Virginia State University. It’s Kayla’s experiences at V.S.U. that shaped and molded her to the mogul she is today— working with various celebrities such as Jerry Springer, Steve Wilkos, Kimberly Locke, Wendy Williams, Tobias Truvillion, and many more.
In this episode, we fo...
2020-06-0337 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 211: Biorhythm and coworker roommateIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:
Hi there Dave and Jamison! I am a tech lead in a small team of 5 people. 4 of them start working at 10-11 AM and one of them likes to start working at 1-2 PM. This person is me.
Due to my biorhythm I feel I am the most productive at this time, and I also like to do some of the non-work-related stuff in the morning.
Nobody in my team has any objections but as a team lead I feel guilty because it often happens that...
2020-05-2526 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 208: Toe-stepper-on-er and high leverage workIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:
Hi Dave and Jamison, my name is Bob Marley. I am a senior software engineer at a tech company. How do I deal with a chronic toe-stepper-onner?
I have a coworker named Jimi Hendrix - also a senior software engineer - who has a habit of getting involved in and trying to manage my projects. He joins meetings and slack channels, uninvited, and starts asking people for status updates and questions them why things are done a certain way (and not the other), what’s taking so...
2020-05-0428 min
H.E.R. StoryLet's talk Mind over Matter, Feat. Tanya J. Miller with J. JamisonLet's talk Mind over Matter, Feat. Tanya J. Miller with J. Jamison
Today's Episode features Tanya J. Miller—a certified life coach with over eighteen years of experience working with youth, young adults, and women throughout the community and in ministry to pursue purpose, passion, vision, and destiny.
Our conversation focuses on Tanya's book— Mind Matters, which explores practical ways you can bring balance to your thought life, from replacing anxious thoughts with hopeful ones to curbing unnecessary thinking altogether. Tanya also shares the background of how she wrote the book from a personal place of trauma and how her resi...
2020-04-2945 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 206: Micromanaging WFH and vaguely tech leadIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:
Due to corona virus, we had to work from home. But the manager, is checking up on us very frequently. We have to give the day’s plan at 10:00am sharp, otherwise he assumes that we are taking the day off. Also, we have to send an email listing the things we did at the end of the day. This is on top of using jira. I feel he is micromanaging a lot and because of this, the team isn’t able to work efficiently. P.S. Now he w...
2020-04-2032 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 202: Can't stand up and new team, new meIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:
Hey Dave and Jamison. Due to a chronic joint problem, I find it uncomfortable to stand for more than a couple of minutes. How do I talk to my boss about sitting during standup meetings? If I change workplaces, when do I talk about it to a new boss? I look and walk just fine, so people usually don’t realize that there is something wrong with me.
I’ve already been to the doctors, and there is not much they can do, so I need to soft skil...
2020-03-2328 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 200: Crazy work work stories🎉🎉🎉 Celebrating 200 episodes! 🎉🎉🎉
In this special episode, Dave and Jamison share crazy work stories contributed by listeners to celebrate 200 episodes of Soft Skills Engineering
Right out of graduate school I was in the process of interviewing and got through two phone interviews to get the final in-person interview at a location-based startup. The office was mostly sales but also had a small dev team.
The in-house recruiter gave me a rough itinerary two days before: get there at 8AM, have four hour-long interviews with the team, then possibly a coding “quiz.” I was skeptical of what the quiz was b...
2020-03-0929 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 199: Offshore team influence and time zone funIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:
I work at a large public company. Two years ago, they hired a new CEO who immediately started a development center in a different country. Much of the knowledge transfer is complete and this new team outnumbers us by 3 to 1. It feels that we have lost much of our influence. They turn out decent work and cost less than 1/10th to employ. I am ramping up a job search but in the mean time what steps can we take to keep influence and control? Also, is this the...
2020-03-0231 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 192: Giving feedback and messaging a team changeHey, want to use Dropbox as your app’s production database? Well, check here.
In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:
Hello Dave & Jamison, first of all thank you for the show! I recently moved to a tech lead position and as such I will be asked by many people to provide feedbacks for performance reviews and promotions. Do you have any tip on how to provide good feedbacks, especially in the cases where you don’t constantly work with the interested people?
Hello, guys! Thank you so much for the amaz...
2020-01-1334 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 191: Overshadowed and demos and creditIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:
I’m an introverted person but am not afraid to present my work and have strong 1-1s. For the past few months, I’ve been working on a project with a coworker who is very extroverted and expressive compared to me. During meetings with higher ups to present our work and progress, he overpowers me in conversation unwittingly. Most of the time, I feel he does a good job but other times I notice that he makes claims without gathering all the data. I’m much more delibe...
2020-01-0630 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 181: Blocked by back-end and tired of codingIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:
I recently took a job at a start-up as the only front-end developer. The distinction of front-end and back-end is new to me as all of my previous experience has been full stack development.
Most of my work can only be started once a back end developer has done their part. There is only one back end developer who just so happens to be one of the co-founders of the company. Because he can’t exclusively dedicate his time to back-end work due to his other ro...
2019-10-2830 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 175: Famous devs at conferences and becoming obsoleteIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:
Hi Dave and Jamison, thanks for the awesome show.
How should I conduct myself at software conferences when my dev community heroes are in the midst?
I recently attended a conference where one of my developer heroes was in attendance and I was really looking forward to meeting them. I couldn’t muster up the courage to introduce myself. What do you do in these situations to break the ice and not come off as a creeper or a nuisance? It’s a weird feel...
2019-09-1627 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 164: Fear of firing and disengaged teammatesIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:
Hello,
First of all, I love the show, thank you so much for the amazing work!
I always think I’m going to be fired.
I’m an extremely anxious person so I feel the need for constant feedback and for someone to tell me everything is alright. Minor problems send me into absolute despair. How can I deal with such anxiety?
I frequently ask my manager during 1x1s if everything is alright and how I’m performing and he alm...
2019-07-0131 min
H.E.R. StoryMID-WEEK Motivation: Phrase of the week, "I Can", Feat. J. Jamison Ep. 33Super excited for this week's episode! Today, we will revisit the power of affirmations in our, "Mid-week Motivation" series. Earlier this week I co-hosted an instagram live with a former guest, Queing. We discussed the importance of affirmations and the affects of societal views of "beauty". Let's hear some words of encouragement form the "Affirmation Queen" herself, J. Jamison.
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2019-06-2617 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 160: Non-manager 1:1s and throwing away dev learningIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:
Is it weird to have 1-1s but not with my ‘manager’?
Management is planning to start holding ‘1-1s’ every 6-8 weeks for the development team.
The purpose of these 1-1s: ~ ‘So you can talk about non-technical things, any issues with the team or things that are making you unhappy.’ But these 1-1s be with someone who is nominally ‘HR’, not our manager. Since it’s a tiny company, their responsibilities cover things like accounting and sales support.
This person doesn’t hav...
2019-06-0325 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 153: Informal Leadership and Dealing With Burnout (rerun of episode 71)This episode is a rerun of episode 71 from August 2017.
In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:
I’m sometimes an informal lead on project teams. How do I help the team get stuff done as a peer?
How do I deal with burnout after an extended period of crunch time?
Jamison mentions the blog post by Jamis Buck called To Smile Again where he talks about his experiences with burnout.
2019-04-1541 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 151: Where are all the old developers and Do I not ask enough questions?In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:
I have a lot of software developer colleagues who are 20 - 35 years old but none 50+. At what age does a software engineer’s career end?
Hi Dave and Jamison, thanks for the great podcast.
I recently started a new position on a small remote team.
The co-founders are increasingly dismayed by my lack of Slack-question-asking, although I have reassured them that I’m not too shy and I will ask when I’m stuck. I have daily one-on-one meetings with one co-founder, where...
2019-04-0125 min
H.E.R. StoryPurpose Greater Than Myself, Feat. Alisha Small with J. Jamison--Ep. 25Purpose Greater Than Myself, Feat. Alisha Small with J. Jamison--Ep. 25
Alisha is an entrepreneur and founder of a non-profit organization. However, her personal battles and issues within her very own community motivated her to begin a profitable business providing a much needed service to others. This episode discusses overcoming personal trauma, finding a niche in brand building, and providing an impactful service to those around you!
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2019-02-0641 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 138: Should I ask for a raise before my annual review and how to keep up with young, single, overtime-working co-workersIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:
Hi Dave and Jamison, love the show and your advice, there’s no podcast quite like yours out there in the audiosphere.
I’m a long time listener, first time question asker.
“I’ve been doing a really good job lately. I’ve had feedback from my manager and my managers-manager that I’ve exceeded expectations and gone above and beyond over the last year. While the compliments are great to hear, I’d like to approach my manager about a raise to go along with it...
2018-12-3125 min
H.E.R. StoryEpisode 16: Midweek Motivation with J. JamisonEpisode 16: Midweek Motivation with J. Jamison |The Healing Process: Letting Go of Past Relationships
Letting go of the past can ultimately be hard; especially, when we are letting go of specific people who were once the center of our lives.
The healing process is difficult within itself and affects every individual differently; however, in order to move forward we can not let hate or malice overshadow our thoughts. This episode offers words of advice to those who may have lost friends or family members due to a disagreement or altercation.
How are you dealing with a hurt of the past...
2018-10-1717 min
H.E.R. StoryADVERSITY IS DOPE: My Trials Don't Define Me, Feat. Ayla Goodson, with J. Jamison, Ep. 15ADVERSITY IS DOPE: My Trials Don't Define Me, Feat. Ayla Goodson, with J. Jamison, Ep. 15
Ayla is an entrepreneur, fitness coach, author, and mentor to name a few. However, she does not shy away from mentioning her trials. In fact, it was a diagnosis she received at the age of 19 which lead her to create her business and urgency to help other women and motivate ALL.
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2018-10-1033 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 127: Leaving a Job I Love and My Role Is Being ErodedIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:
Hey guys, I love the show! Thanks so much for keeping episodes coming every week.
Some background:
I work for a small, established company based in a small city with a growing tech scene. We have about 20 employees, 5 of which make up the engineering team and it’s been a great experience. My role is primarily being a full stack developer working on our web application, but since we’re a small company, I’ve been able to explore some other responsibilities like analyzing data f...
2018-10-0821 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 123: Salary Promise Fail and Slacker CoworkersIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:
Great podcast! Love what you guys are doing and very happy that you are doing this for such a long time! Here’s the question.
I started to work in a Startup a year ago. When we were negotiating the salary we agreed on amount X, and CTO promised that after a year it will be increased. He did say the exact sum. So, the year has passed, I followed up CTO about the salary raise, and he delegated the task to the manager, who decided no...
2018-09-1029 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 118: Asking For Help and Speaking UpIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:
What is the right balance between asking for help and figuring things out on my own? How do I know when it’s time to ask questions or when it’s time to spend more time drilling down into the code?
Been at my first job for a couple of years now, and I am very quiet in the workplace and still find it hard to open up, be assertive, and speak up in meetings.
When I try to go out of my comfort zone...
2018-07-3027 min
H.E.R. StoryRoadblocks to Success: Reprogramming Your Mind to Positivity, with J. Jamison-EP. 3COMPLACENCY is not an option!
Let's discuss the various meanings of success and the power of words & positive thinking.
Join host, J. Jamison, as she discusses how her life changed once she changed her perspectives.
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2018-07-1128 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 114: Story Point Commitments and Measuring Productivity (Episode 79 Rerun)In this re-run of episode 79, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:
It seems like my teams always miss their story point commitments. Is this normal? How do you change it?
How do you actually measure developer productivity?
The article comparing research on productivity in static and dynamic type systems is here. It is a great read.
Jamison also mentions Goodhart’s Law. Read more about it here.
2018-07-0239 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 111: Dogma Rehab and Getting a Co-worker FiredIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:
Hello Jamison and Dave. 💕 your show! 👏
I have been a C# dev for 7 years. Last year, I learn Erlang. I fell in love with functional programming. After that I learned Elm and oh boy… I had never dreamed a compiler/computer could do so much work for me, preventing so many mistakes that would otherwise require an unholy number of “unit tests”.
The thing is I can no longer find satisfaction with any job. I love to write software, but at some point I became almos...
2018-06-1234 minSoft Skills Engineering(Rerun) Episode 35: Attracting Talent and Quitting ResponsiblyWe’ve got another re-run this week, as Jamison and Dave both recover from being sick. We’ll be back with a new episode next week.
In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:
How can I attract talent?
How do I quit without burning bridges?
This episode originally aired on November 15th, 2016.
2018-05-2040 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 108: An Insecure Teammate and Disclosing Past RatingsIn this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:
What do I do about an insecure teammate whose insecurity causes them to lash out at others?
I’d like to change teams within my company, but I’ve had some negative performance reviews in the past. How early should I disclose this to my prospective manager?
Jamison talks about the Khan Academy Engineering Principles, which are great and which you should read.
2018-05-1324 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 99: Developer Health and Whiteboard InterviewsDave and Jamison answer these questions:
Do you have any recommendations for maintaining physical health in a software developer role? For example, strategies to maintain good posture, reduce eye strain, etc.
Is the practice of asking interviewing developers to regurgitate 20 year old algorithms on a whiteboard a recent trend or is this something new? Can you make sense of this madness?
This is a pretty good summary of some of the health effects of sitting.
Here is the tweet Jamison talked about.
2018-03-0932 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 93: Negotiating Annual Raises and Part-Time WorkThis week Jamison and Dave answer these questions:
My job doesn’t seem to leave room to negotiate salary or raises for our year-end review. Is this normal? How do I negotiate in this process?
Can working part-time, when it’s possible to work full time, to invest in personal development look bad to a future employer?
This tweet storm by Sarah Mei is good and relevant.
This is the video about making your own font and anagraphs that Jamison mentioned at the end. It is SO GOOD.
This is a funny and enli...
2018-01-2728 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 88: How To Dress For Interviews and Learning To InterviewThis week Jamison and Dave answer these questions:
How do you dress for interviews? Full on informal beach bum? Smart casual? Formal suit tie?
I’m a new developer and have been asked to interview incoming developers. How do I learn how to interview?
This is the NoRedInk interview process. This is the blog post Jamison likes on getting data out of the technical portion of the interview. This is a slightly pessimistic look at pitfalls in the standard interview process. Google wrote a great article about structured interviewing that might also be helpful.
2017-12-2238 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 87: Pushover Coworkers and Productivity MetricsThis week Jamison and Dave answer these questions:
My peers give up and say “have it your way” whenever we have technical discussions. How do I get them to be more vocal about their opinions?
I like the idea of measuring things, but metrics seem easy to game. How do I effectively measure team and personal productivity?
Jamison cites this tweet and this blog post about examining your own productivity.
2017-12-1447 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 86: Sharing Salaries and Offensive WordsThis week Jamison and Dave answer these questions:
Could you (Jamison and Dave) share some salary information publicly? It would help to know how much others make.
My boss uses an offensive word in technical discussions. How do I ask him to stop?
2017-12-0734 minSoft Skills EngineeringEpisode 81: Unwilling To Grow and Forced Out During Two Weeks NoticeThis week Jamison and Dave answer these questions:
A developer on a team I lead doesn’t seem interested in growing. How do I help them engage more?
I gave two weeks notice, but was told part of the way through to not come in any more. I still had work left and this made me feel bad. Is this common? Did I do anything wrong?
Jamison talks about the Khan Academy engineering culture. He kinda misquoted it though. They don’t explicitly say they lay people off who don’t progress.
2017-11-0225 min