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Digging in to get results with Harry Max and Jorge Arango

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes37Foundeda year ago
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Determining what to track is essential for effective management. But focusing on just a few measures can lead us to miss important things.

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• Seeing Like a State by James C. Scott

• How Buildings Learn by Stewart Brand

• Pace layers

• St... more

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A reading from a popular job search book prompts a discussion about our inability to accurately self-diagnose — and what to do about it.

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• Never Search Alone by Phyl Terry 

• Phyl.org

• Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

• Never... more

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Jorge shares one of his core mental models — from an unexpected source.

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• Axis Thinking by Brian Eno

• A Year with Swollen Appendices by Brian Eno

• Polarity Management by Barry Johnson

• The Problem Is Not the Problem by Harry Max

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On the risks of unquestioningly delegating sense-making to technology in general (and AI in particular.)

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The Glass Cage by Nicholas Carr

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Harry Max
Co-host and host of Traction Heroes; frequent collaborator with design and leadership topics.
Jorge Arango
Co-host and host with focus on design, information architecture, and organizational design.

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    This podcast is just full of useful thought patterns. Really helpful!

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Thoughtful, design-minded discussions that thread leadership, strategy, and human behavior through practical episodes. Across topics like automation bias, perception, Jobs To Be Done, mindfulness, and change management, the show blends real-world anecdotes with frameworks from design, business, and psychology to help leaders make better decisions, align teams, and foster durable progress. Noteworthy is the habit of weaving literature, case studies, and theory into accessible conversations, often linking abstract concepts to everyday work challenges and organizational outcomes. This mix makes it appealing for listeners who value thoughtful critique, actionable takeaways, and a broader perspective on how to lead in complex environments.

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