Episode description
Interview with James Stanier, Director of Engineering at Shopify. He talks about setting yourself up for success by planning for the unexpected, goal- and achievement tracking and keeping your calendar under control.
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In this interview we're covering:
- Reasons to manage your energy, not your time
- Tips to manage your energy
- Aspects of managing your energy, not your time
- Energy management for senior leaders vs. ICs
- Communication with colleagues while managing your energy
Excerpt from the interview:
"I have flexibility over my calendar. I’m in a high-intensity environment, but I have more time than I used to. I have noticed that my previous habits didn’t suit my current situation, and I realized that managing my energy was more important than managing my time. "