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Herding Squirrels Ep 06
Podcast Host Brandon Wetzstein Podcast Host Brandon Wetzstein

Herding Squirrels Ep 06

In this engaging episode, we explore leadership through the lens of trust and vulnerability with John Fly, CTO of FirmPilot. Using LEGO® Serious Play® methodology, John shares powerful stories from his 25+ years in technology leadership, revealing how his approach evolved from technical perfectionism to collaborative partnership.

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Herding Squirrels Ep 04
Podcast Host Brandon Wetzstein Podcast Host Brandon Wetzstein

Herding Squirrels Ep 04

Join us as we play with Frédéric Rivain, CTO of Dashlane, as he shares insights on building high-performing technical teams through LEGO® Serious Play® methodology. Discover why team "intimacy" and intentional relationship-building are crucial for engineering leadership, how to avoid the dangerous trap of "illusion of alignment," and practical strategies for navigating remote work challenges. From unity and consistency to stepping outside your network, learn actionable advice for technical leaders at every career stage

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Herding Squirrels Ep 05
Podcast Host Brandon Wetzstein Podcast Host Brandon Wetzstein

Herding Squirrels Ep 05

Join host Brandon Wetzstein as he welcomes Jessica Mosley, a quality engineering veteran with over 20 years of experience spanning software development, DevOps, IT, and customer experience. Through innovative LEGO® Serious Play® methodology, Jessica shares valuable insights on team building, leadership development, and creating authentic workplace connections in today's distributed work environment.

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Herding Squirrels Ep 03
Podcast Host Brandon Wetzstein Podcast Host Brandon Wetzstein

Herding Squirrels Ep 03

In this enlightening episode of Herding Squirrels, host Brandon Wetzstein sits down with Cole Christie, Senior Engineering Manager for Site Reliability Engineering at Gap. With 18 years of experience in tech and 10 years in leadership positions, Cole shares profound insights about team dynamics across various industries.

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Herding Squirrels Ep 02
Podcast Host Brandon Wetzstein Podcast Host Brandon Wetzstein

Herding Squirrels Ep 02

In this episode, host Brandon welcomes Giovanni Rosario, Controls Engineering Manager at Amazon. Using LEGO Serious Play methodology, they explore Giovanni's journey from individual contributor to leader, discussing team dynamics, leadership challenges, and strategies for effective management.

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Herding Squirrels Ep 01
Podcast Host Brandon Wetzstein Podcast Host Brandon Wetzstein

Herding Squirrels Ep 01

In our inaugural episode of Herding Squirrels, we welcome Giacomo Pallotti, VP of Engineering at Everyday Health Group, for a conversation about engineering leadership, team dynamics, and personal growth - all explored through the creative lens of LEGO Serious Play methodology.

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