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Tech Currents: Exploring the human side of technology.TechCurrents: The dangers of real burnout!Join Sam Cavaliere and Ron Melanson on the TechCurrents Podcast as they welcome Michael Fox for a profound discussion on burnout. Michael shares his personal experience, including a hospitalization involving strong physical symptoms, which he later understood to be a physical manifestation of chronic stress and burnout. This episode clarifies that burnout is distinct from mere stress or hard work. Michael details early warning signs such as unhealthy high motivation, the inability to disengage from work, and toxic "turn and burn" workplace cultures that deplete employees.
The conversation also provides crucial insights for leaders, stressing the importance of a "family fir...
2025-09-191h 13Tech Currents: Exploring the human side of technology.The Tech Layoff Labyrinth: Unpacking the Perfect Storm
Tech Layoffs, LinkedIn Lunacy, & OpenAI: What's Next?
This week, we dive into the staggering tech layoffs, revealing the surprising link to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. We also explore the wild world of inappropriate content on LinkedIn and what it means for your career. Plus, we discuss OpenAI's new competition for Google and Microsoft and offer crucial advice for job seekers. Our new merch store is launching soon!
We reference a colleague who now works in the area of personal finance. Patrick Giamanco is a former 'Softie who is now a financial advisor. You can co...
2025-07-141h 02Tech Currents: Exploring the human side of technology.S1E13 Laura Metzer discusses the state of mental health with job eliminations.The Tech Currents podcast features a conversation between co-hosts Sam Cavaliere and Ron Melanson, joined by former Microsoft professional Laura Metzer, discussing the psychological impacts of job loss in the tech industry. Laura, who was laid off in February 2023, shares her personal journey of reinvention by becoming a mental health counselor, emphasizing the growing need for support among displaced workers. The discussion covers the stigma and shame associated with layoffs, the importance of resilience, and the dangers of isolation, advising listeners to seek support, customize job searches, and build strong in-person networks rather than solely relying on social media. The hosts...
2025-06-231h 19Tech Currents: Exploring the human side of technology.Tech Currents and Tee Morris Part 2Here's a short description for your podcast episode, optimized for search engines and LinkedIn:
Tech Currents Podcast: AI, Copyright & The Future of Work – Tee Morris Interview, Part 2
Dive deep into the evolving world of AI, tech ethics, and the "Facebooking" of LinkedIn in Part 2 of our exclusive interview with Tee Morris on the Tech Currents podcast, hosted by Sam Cavaliere and Ron Melanson.
In this compelling conclusion, Tee Morris, a pioneer in podcasting, paranormal investigator, author, engineer, and AI developer, offers sharp insights into pressing technology challenges:
AI Utilization & Authors' Copyrights: The di...
2025-06-031h 08Tech Currents: Exploring the human side of technology.The TechCurrents Podcast and Special Guest, Harry PatzTune into the TechCurrents Podcast as hosts Sam Cavaliere and Ron Melanson chat with tech veteran Harry Patz, known for driving billion-dollar growth at companies like Microsoft, Samsung and Syniverse. Harry shares his insights on the duality of leadership and management, emphasizing Servant Leadership and fostering empathy by supporting your team. Learn about his experience leading the Samsung team that won the NY Mets stadium deal, highlighting how to build a culture of smart risk-taking and continuous learning rather than penalizing mistakes. Harry also recounts formative career lessons from his Microsoft days, including the critical importance of accountability. Looking...
2025-05-191h 07Tech Currents: Exploring the human side of technology.TechCurrents talks AI and piracy with Tee Morris, part 1Welcome to Part 1 of Episode S1E10 of the Tech Currents podcast with your hosts, Sam Cavaliere and Ron Melanson. In this episode, Sam and Ron kick off with their segment, "LinkedIn Lunacy", diving into the current state of LinkedIn. They discuss the increasing prevalence of political content on the platform and question if it belongs on a professional networking site, noting issues with content filters. They highlight how posts can impact a job seeker's profile from a recruiter's perspective, and emphasize that content on the internet, especially LinkedIn, can "live forever". The discussion covers using LinkedIn for professional purposes v...
2025-05-121h 12Tech Currents: Exploring the human side of technology.Tech Currents and Amy Miller, the Sequel!Tech Currents podcast is hosted by Sam Cavaliere and co-hosted by Ron Melanson. It features real talk about technology and stories from working in the tech world. A frequent guest and "friend of the program" is Amy Miller and she joins the hosts in this weeks discussion focusing on more job seeking advice.
The episode specifically delves into "LinkedIn Lunacy," discussing various contentious topics seen on the platform, such as the "open to work" banner, debates on resume formatting, and unusual interview expectations. A significant focus is placed on fake profiles and scams on LinkedIn, including the theft of personal per...
2025-04-291h 01Tech Currents: Exploring the human side of technology.LinkedIn Lunacy
The Tech Currents podcast features hosts Sam Cavaliere and Ron Melanson discussing current topics in the technology world, including personal experiences and advice. In this particular episode, they address recent "LinkedIn lunacy," highlighting fake profiles, job scams, and misleading career advice found on the platform. They offer insights on navigating these issues and share perspectives on job searching, such as the value of the "open to work" banner and the format of resumes. The hosts also touch upon the debate surrounding AI training on copyrighted material. Finally, they examine the importance of being mindful during job interviews, particularly regarding seem...
2025-04-081h 04Tech Currents: Exploring the human side of technology.S1E7 Freeform and the LinkedIn Profile MakeoverThe podcast episode "S1_E7_Freeforming_and_the_LinkedIn_Profile_Makeover_show.mp3" from the Tech Currents podcast features a free-flowing conversation between the hosts Sam Cavaliere and his co-host Ron Melanson. They deviate from their planned agenda to discuss current issues related to job seeking strategies and LinkedIn profile optimization in what they describe as the "worst job market any of us have ever seen," referencing recent significant layoffs.
Key topics discussed in the episode include:
The chaotic and potentially predatory nature of LinkedIn in the current job market, with warnings against scams offering expensive but potentially worthless services...
2025-03-131h 05Tech Currents: Exploring the human side of technology.Busting Job Search Myths with Amy MillerIn this episode of Tech Currents, hosts Sam Cavaliere and Ron Melanson are joined by Amy Miller, a top influencer in talent acquisition and recruiting, creator of the recruiting in yoga pants blog. Amy brings her 26 years of experience in the field to discuss common job search myths and offer real-world advice for job seekers. This episode focuses on busting myths about Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), providing advice about LinkedIn's open to work banner, the use of PDF versus Word resumes, the importance of cover letters, and addressing career gaps. Amy's real-world perspective and practical insights make this a must-listen...
2025-02-1751 minTech Currents: Exploring the human side of technology.S1 E5 Resumes and StorytellingThis podcast episode discusses resume writing and interviewing strategies. The hosts emphasize the importance of quantifiable results and metrics on resumes, arguing that simply listing responsibilities is insufficient in today's competitive job market. They then focus on the power of storytelling in interviews, suggesting three key narratives: an origin story, a success story, and a resilience story (a story about overcoming a setback). The hosts advocate for honesty and self-awareness, emphasizing that vulnerability and owning failures can make a candidate more relatable and memorable.
Incorporating Metrics in Job Resumes
In the meeting, Sam and Ron d...
2025-02-0752 minTech Currents: Exploring the human side of technology.The Tech Currents Podcast S1E4 -- "Ctrl+Alt+Office" the return to office mandatesThis Tech Currents podcast episode discusses the controversial topic of return-to-office mandates in the tech industry. The hosts interview a cybersecurity expert who offers nuanced perspectives on productivity, considering factors beyond simple output metrics. They explore various contributing elements, including the economic impact on cities and the unintended consequences of widespread remote work. The discussion also touches on the role of company culture and the challenges of adapting to changing work models. Ultimately, the podcast concludes that a lack of comprehensive data currently hinders definitive conclusions on optimal work arrangements.
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2025-01-1452 minTech Currents: Exploring the human side of technology.S1E3 Tech Talk and ReminiscingThis Episode, admittedly a very late thanksgiving episode, features a conversation between two longtime friends (Sam and Ron) reminiscing about their shared experiences in the tech industry, spanning from the early days of personal computing and dial-up internet to the modern era of cloud computing and streaming services. Their discussion covers obsolete technologies, humorous anecdotes from their careers at Microsoft, and reflections on the evolution of the industry and its impact on their professional lives. They also compare past and present technological advancements, contrasting the problem-solving skills developed in earlier eras with readily available online resources today. The conversation c...
2024-12-2331 minTech Currents: Exploring the human side of technology.S1E2 Bar Raising, Mentoring and the impact on mental health of job seekingIn this episode, special guest Ron Melanson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldmelanson/ ) takes us through a discussion about what bar raising is at Amazon, providing us with his history of mentoring and talking about what drove him to become a more active career coach. This includes a discussion around mental health and job seeking. Something many folks will not discuss, but we want to address it head on as I know it affected me personally during my job search.
If you haven't met Ron and had the privilege of getting his counseling on your resume and inte...
2024-11-1854 minTech Currents: Exploring the human side of technology.Tech Currents Podcast, Premier Episode and Sam's adventure in the land of the laid offIn our premier episode, we introduce our host, Sam Cavaliere and discuss his adventures in being laid off. We talk about navigating LinkedIn and what we found to be most helpful when navigating being laid off.
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