Inspired by one of Stephen Sondheim's core beliefs, Jen and Pete noodle on the idea that less is more, and how that might move them closer to clarity.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

• Why might it be better to give two options to someone, as opposed to seven?
• Why is clarity so important?
• What is a "to don't" list?

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Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the idea of turning the tassel on habits that are ready to be let go.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

• How might we think about the way our habits have served us?
• Why is it important to offer alternative to current habits we would like to let go of?
• How can we get more comfortable with the practice of examining and changing our habits?

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Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

In this mic drop filled episode, Pete introduces Jen to an idea that he learned from his swimming coach, and they dive in to thinking about effort, attention, and process.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

• Why might we equate huffing and puffing with success or hard work?
• What tactics might we use to become more efficient?
• How might we let go of an old process or mental model, to make room for a new one?

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Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the idea of industry standards, and if / when they should be followed.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

• What is an example of an industry standard that should be followed? And what is one that should not?
• How might we think about the context of an industry standard?
• Why might following an industry standard actually be a form of hiding?

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Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

This week, Jen and Pete noodle (with some uncertainty) on the relationship between leadership and uncertainty.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

• Why is context important, when thinking about the balance between leadership and uncertainty?
• How might leadership exist in the context of innovation?
• How might we think about the things that we can control within leadership, like how we show up?

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Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

This week, Jen and Pete dive in to the topic of readiness, and how the definition of being ready may change depending on context.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

• What may get in the way of feeling ready to jump into a project?
• Who else, besides ourselves, might we be relying on in order to feel ready?
• What are some tools and strategies we can use to feel more prepared and less like an imposter?

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Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

This week, Pete brings a raw noodle to the table, in order to talk to Jen about the similarities between coaching people and creating inputs for AI.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

• How do both leadership and interacting with AI require curiosity?
• Why is it important to understand that AI platforms can be flawed?
• How does empathy inform our interactions with both humans and AI technology?

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This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the notion of an ever-changing "who's it for", and the many different elements that go into thinking about your audience. (Hello, listeners!)

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

• Why might the audience and/or intended purpose of a project change over time?
• How can being in an audience encourage a beginner's mindset, in addition to a growth mindset?
• How might you think about the psychographics of your audience, as opposed to demographics?

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Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).