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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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 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/).

This week, Pete brings a dilemma to Jen, that he is feeling oversaturated in terms of leadership content, and together, they work to find solutions. (And some of them may surprise you!)

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

• What does it mean to feel oversaturated, and what might cause that feeling?
• Why is it important to learn empathy through many different pathways?
• Why might we need to shift our learning to a more broad scope, as opposed to a narrow concentration?

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

Borrowing a framework from Claire Hughes Johnson, Pete and Jen toss around the differences between being a victim and a player (and noodle on the words within the phrase itself, of course).

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

• How might we take more ownership of our work and our responsibilities?
• Why is it important to think about your team, when working towards a collective goal?
• How might we keep ourselves accountable, and find self-empowerment?

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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 thrash about the mystery of their empty can of episodes, and noodle on habits, rules, and constraints.

Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

• Why are streaks important, when sustaining a habit or practice?
• How might we reduce the scope of our habits, when necessary, in order to maintain them?
• Why is recording this podcast an important habit for both Jen and Pete?

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