AI Leader Credibility
Career Blindspot
What does a leader need to know about AI — if they’re not planning to become an expert? More than you think. Less than you fear. In this episode, we unpack what actually builds credibility around AI for leaders: Embracing the fact that you don’t know everything Avoiding the “curse of knowledge” Why curiosity beats certainty How fast iteration changes leadership expectations Why technical expertise doesn’t automatically equal strategic leadership AI is not just a technical shift. It’s a mindset shift. The leaders who will thrive aren’t the ones pretending...
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BS Model: Stop Being Busy, Start Being Intentional
Career Blindspot
For years, I’ve coached leaders using a framework I never fully explained — until now. The BS Model (Blind Spot Model) reveals where your attention goes and what it produces: Intentional Presence Task Execution Reactive Distraction Avoidant Coping Most people live externally focused and call it productivity. But without internal clarity, busyness turns into burnout. This episode breaks down: Why “I’m busy” is a warning sign How reactive distractions quietly take over The difference between being productive and being aligned Why burnout isn’t accidental...
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Why Is It So Hard To Work With Creatives?
Career Blindspot
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Revenge of Sleep Training
Career Blindspot
Why aren’t our babies sleeping? That’s the question. But this episode isn’t just about sleep. It’s about leadership, ownership, energy, and what happens when a system that once worked starts slipping after a new variable is introduced. Sleep training is project management. Regression is iteration. Exhaustion changes your standards. We talk about: · Why knowing what to do isn’t the same as doing it · How depletion impacts decision making · Ownership vs resentment ...
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Giving Someone An Attitude Adjustment
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reFresh Tradition
Career Blindspot
“Make your own traditions. Do not do things just because everyone else does.” – Courtney CBQ: Why are there white Christmas trees in our bedroom and the kids’ rooms? Summary: Juan and Courtney talk through why traditions should evolve with your life—and how choosing intention over obligation turns holidays into something you actually enjoy instead of just survive. HIGHLIGHTS “Nothing says Palm Springs like white Christmas trees.” – Courtney “We want traditions, but we do not want to be beholden to traditions.” – Juan “Avoiding something is a start,...
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Fine… Networking Is Not That Terrible
Career Blindspot
“I did not understand what networking was. I thought it was just, ‘Here is my job, help me.’” – Courtney CBQ: How much do you hate networking today? Summary: Juan and Courtney break down why traditional networking felt like a “negative 34” and how getting clear on your talent, value, and curiosity can turn awkward events into intentional, energizing collaboration. HIGHLIGHTS “You are more excited to network because you are more clear on what you are talented at and where it is valued.” – Juan “People do not know how you could help them. You have to...
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Vasectomy!? Vasecta-You!!
Career Blindspot
“It lifted a weight off your shoulders I did not realize I was holding.” – JK CBQ: Why did you get a vasectomy? Summary: Juan and Courtney use a very personal story to expose an overlooked leadership truth: responsibility shared is pressure reduced, and sometimes the smallest physical procedure removes the biggest emotional load. HIGHLIGHTS “It was a pinch for you. It was surgery for me.” – Courtney “I did not realize I wasn’t lifting weight off your shoulders.” – Juan “Men get praised for showing up. Women get questioned.” – Juan “Sometimes the...
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Confessions of CoWorking
Career Blindspot
"Getting out of the house makes us do work better.” – Courtney CBQ: Why are we in a phone booth at Industrious? Juan and Courtney pull back the curtain on their recording setup to unpack the modern co-working experience—why intentional environments matter more than trendy spaces, and how isolation quietly kills creativity. HIGHLIGHTS “Getting out of the house makes us do work better.” – Courtney “I chose co-working because I wanted human experience.” – Juan “Just because I do not get energy from people does not mean I should avoid them.” – Courtney...
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Doomscroll or Researching?
Career Blindspot
“It is not the content. It is the intention behind it.” – Courtney CBQ: What is the difference between doom-scrolling and researching on your phone? Summary: Juan and Courtney dissect the blurry line between learning and avoidance—why “research” can be productive curiosity or just another flavor of self-distraction. HIGHLIGHTS “Doom-scrolling is when I am not actually going to apply what I learned.” – Courtney “Body-doubling helps neurodiverse people get things done.” – Courtney “Investing in yourself is different from retail therapy.” – Juan...
info_outlineCBQ - What workplace buzzwords make you cringe?
Episode Summary
In this episode, we unpack the workplace buzzwords that make us cringe — and why they matter more than we think. From “rockstar” to “game changer” to “take it offline,” we explore how language shapes culture, signals unintended messages, and can alienate teams. Leaders, tune in to sharpen your communication and connect more effectively.
Episode Quotes
- [00:01:18] “True high performers are out on vacation or crushing their goals — they’re not the squeaky wheel.”
- [00:02:52] “You keep using that word — what do other people think it means?”
- [00:05:17] “If your words are making people cringe, what aren’t they hearing that you intended?”
- [00:06:52] “As leaders, it’s not about banning words — it’s about whether they’re helping you communicate effectively.”
- [00:07:26] “I would love to invent software that automatically mutes you after 3 buzzwords in 5 minutes.”
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