#90: Top podcast host, Lenny Rachitsky joins Chris to discuss work-related techniques for success. They talk about finding a job that aligns with your interests, ways to stand out and get noticed, nailing your interview, effectively negotiating your compensation, managing up, and strategies to getting promoted.
Lenny Rachitsky (@lennysan), an engineer turned startup founder and former product manager at Airbnb is the creator of Lenny’s Newsletter and the wildly popular podcast, Lenny’s Podcast. Lenny is well-known as one of the top minds in the world when it comes to building product, driving growth, and helping people accelerate their careers.
Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/work-lenny-rachitsky
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Resources Mentioned
Connect with Lenny Rachitsky: Twitter | Website | Podcast | Newsletter | TikTok
Lenny’s Job Board
Lenny’s Newsletter
The 10 Commandments of Salary Negotiation
How to Get Promoted
Product Management Career Ladders
Saying No
Medium: What Seven Years at Airbnb Taught Me About Building a Business
Lenny’s Talent Collective
Airbnb Alumni Investing Syndicate: AirAngels
Focus App: Centered
Loom
“State of Me” Email Template
“Sprint” Template
Podcasts:
All the Hacks
#37: The Surprising Habits of Backable People with Suneel Gupta
#72: Increasing Productivity, Procrastinating Less and Living a Happier, Healthier Life with Ali Abdaal
#63: Deep Work, Digital Minimalism and Becoming So Good They Can’t Ignore You with Cal Newport
#7: Managing Your Time to Get More Done with Laura Vanderkam
Books:
Backable: The Surprising Truth Behind What Makes People Take a Chance on You
Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
Lenny and Chris’ California Recommendations
Cavallo Point Lodge
Andy Goldsworthy's Wood Line
Fairfax Mount Tam Mountain Biking
Fish
Mill Valley Lumberyard
Flour Craft Bakery
Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction to Lenny Rachitsky
(01:37) Applicability of Content Beyond Product Management
(04:18) Lenny’s Job Board
(07:07) “Spotlight” Feature: Reverse Job Search
(07:42) Identifying Interests: Four Key Points
(15:53) Finding Value in Diverse Experiences
(17:43) Strategies to Stand Out and Get Noticed
(24:42) Nailing the Interview: Expert Advice
(27:28) Salary and Compensation Negotiation Insights
(33:28) Optimizing Goals When Working for a Company
(34:43) Making an Impact: Finding Your Way
(35:48) Effective Promotion Strategies
(42:10) The Art of Saying “No”: Balance and Value
(48:24) Maximizing Impact Through Effective Output
(52:11) Knowing When It’s Time to Move On
(55:14) Structuring Free Time: Tips and Techniques
(56:53) Experimentation in Creation
(1:00:19) Chris' Next Steps
(1:00:52) Managing Up: Keeping Your Manager Informed
(1:02:56) Lenny and Chris’ Recommendations for California
(1:05:21) Where to Connect with Lenny Rachitsky Online
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Work Tactics: Finding a Job, Negotiating Comp, Managing Up, Getting Promoted and More with Lenny Rachitsky | All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
