Better Report, Better Manager - The Assumption of Motivation

Developer Tea

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Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000

<p>We all have some kind of motivation. But in error, we assume we know the motivations of others, and we also assume that our future selves will act in alignment with well-intentioned motivations. Both of these assumptions can lead us to poor decisions about our career. For managers, that assumption can lead you to making decisions for others that are suboptimal to their goals.</p><p>In this episode we talk about the importance of alignment and clarity for those motivations.</p><h2>🙏 Today's Episode is Brought To you by: <a href="https://developertea.com/square">Square</a></h2><p>Square has APIs for almost every aspect of running a business from employee management, to order creation and tracking, to inventory synchronization. Square’s APIs also integrate with software business owners already use like tax and bookings. so business owners can have an integrated software stack that empowers them to achieve their goals. To get started building remarkable business applications, visit <a href="https://developertea.com/square">https://developertea.com/square</a> to learn more and create an account.</p><h2>📮 Ask a Question</h2><p>If you enjoyed this episode and would like me to discuss a question that you have on the show, drop it over at: <a href="https://www.developertea.com/contact">developertea.com.</a></p><h2>📮 Join the <a href="https://developertea.com/discord">Discord</a></h2><p>If you want to be a part of a supportive community of engineers (non-engineers welcome!) working to improve their lives and careers, join us on the Developer Tea Discord community by visiting <a href="https://developertea.com/discord">https://developertea.com/discord</a> today!</p><h2>🧡 Leave a Review</h2><p>If you're enjoying the show and want to support the content head over to iTunes and <a href="https://ratethispodcast.com/devtea">leave a review</a>! It helps other developers discover the show and keep us focused on what matters to you.</p>