I gave Google’s new NotebookLM access to all my writing on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethaneagle/recent-activity/articles/
Here’s the resulting ‘deep dive’ and my reactions-
According to my friend Gabe Silverman, ‘it sounds like a clean version of RadioLab’ - What is the future of this tech and what will it be useful for?
Mistakes, Not Accidents!
Recall the 9/80 at Sandia - Miss that one!
Reach out - Ask for HELP!
Show and Tell! (Shout out to Dan Nathan-Roberts 10-3-1 Memo)
Task Cards (As found in Menlo Innovations/ Joy-Inc + GTD) (work breakdown structure)
Success = becoming well rounded. Reminds me of.
Make time for Play!
The importance of allyship for white men in STEM
What is Success, again?
Challenges to ‘Start with Why?’
Reframe how you think about failure - Ten Day Rule, try it!
Hope you want to grab coffee with me too. I’ll be waiting at my inbox for the note from Google to show up for a live taping.
Here’s what I fed it:
I. "Career Advice I Wished I'd Gotten" - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/advice-i-wished-id-gotten-w-ethan-eagle/?trackingId=VPjjblvgRVOjG3xgyvUX%2Fw%3D%3D
Balancing Research Exposure and Service: This section emphasizes the dual purpose of an undergraduate research experience: gaining exposure to a research environment and providing valuable service to the lab and university.
Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Impact: This part outlines the author's ideal work culture, emphasizing continuous learning, positive influence, curiosity, and long-term impact over quick wins.
"How to Get Things Done": Here, the focus shifts to productivity strategies, advocating for completing tasks over multitasking and embracing mistakes as learning opportunities.
Prioritizing Well-being and Bystander Intervention: This section stresses the importance of physical and mental health and encourages active participation in diversity initiatives, particularly bystander intervention training.
Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in STEM: The author reflects on his own journey as a white male in STEM and advocates for active allyship, expanding mentoring networks beyond one's own demographic, and challenging the stereotypes that limit diversity in STEM.
Embracing Incremental Progress and Celebrating "Miracles": This part encourages a growth mindset, emphasizing that significant change happens gradually, and achieving even one "miracle" (a significant accomplishment) can be a defining factor in a successful career.
II. "Expectations for My Students" - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/expectations-my-graduate-students-w-ethan-eagle/?trackingId=VPjjblvgRVOjG3xgyvUX%2Fw%3D%3D
Balancing Learning and Service: This section echoes the sentiment from "Career Advice," highlighting the dual importance of knowledge acquisition and service contributions in a research/design environment.
"Focus on Completing Tasks": This part expands on the productivity strategies from "Career Advice," advocating for focused task completion, embracing mistakes, and seeking guidance when encountering challenges.
Recommended Reading: This section provides a curated list of books and articles on research methodologies, technical writing, and professional development, reflecting Dr. Eagle's emphasis on continuous learning.
III. "Hope or Hype? Innovator's Self-Doubt" - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/hope-hype-innovators-self-doubt-w-ethan-eagle/?trackingId=VPjjblvgRVOjG3xgyvUX%2Fw%3D%3D
Embracing Vulnerability and Courage in Innovation: This section recounts Dr. Eagle's experience teaching creative principles and reflects on the inherent vulnerability and courage required for innovation.
Finding Hope in the Face of Failure: The author explores the balance between hope and hype in innovation, acknowledging the high failure rate of new ideas while emphasizing the importance of perseverance and a focus on growth.
The Importance of a "Why Not?" Mindset: This part challenges the "Start with Why" approach, advocating for an experimental mindset rooted in curiosity and a willingness to challenge assumptions.
IV. "How Do You Teach Engineering?" https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-do-you-teach-engineering-w-ethan-eagle/?trackingId=VPjjblvgRVOjG3xgyvUX%2Fw%3D%3D
Building Knowledge Through Experimentation and Theory: This section outlines Dr. Eagle's pedagogical approach, emphasizing a three-pronged approach of hands-on experimentation, theoretical development, and model-building for knowledge acquisition.
Skill Development Through "Breaking the Rules": The author advocates for teaching students to apply their knowledge to real-world problems, embracing uncertainty, and learning through guided inquiry and discovery.
Fostering Lifelong Learning and Critical Analysis: Dr. Eagle stresses the importance of continuous learning and critical analysis, encouraging students to question assumptions and consider the broader societal impact of engineering solutions.
V. "Paradoxes of Leadership - Blair Sheppard's Ten Years to Midnight through the lens of Competing Values" - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/paradoxes-leadership-blair-sheppards-ten-years-midnight-eagle/?trackingId=VPjjblvgRVOjG3xgyvUX%2Fw%3D%3D
Exploring Leadership Paradoxes: This section delves into the six leadership paradoxes outlined in Blair Sheppard's "Ten Years to Midnight," examining them through the lens of the Competing Values Framework.
Analyzing Leadership Tensions: This part provides Dr. Eagle's interpretation of the paradoxes, highlighting the tensions inherent in embodying seemingly contradictory leadership qualities.
VI. "We don't 'Start with Why,' Innovators start with 'Why Not?'" https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/we-dont-start-why-innovators-w-ethan-eagle/?trackingId=VPjjblvgRVOjG3xgyvUX%2Fw%3D%3D
Challenging the "Start with Why" Paradigm: This section revisits Dr. Eagle's critique of Simon Sinek's "Start with Why" framework, arguing that true innovation often stems from a "Why Not?" mindset driven by experimentation and a willingness to challenge assumptions.
The Power of Pretotyping and Experimentation: This part emphasizes the importance of pretotyping (testing ideas before prototyping) and rapid experimentation in the innovation process, aligning with Alberto Savoia's approach.
Learning from the Wright Brothers' "Why Not?" Mindset: This section revisits the Wright Brothers' story, highlighting their experimental approach, willingness to fail, and focus on testing assumptions as key drivers of their success.
VII. "Well Resolved." https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/well-resolved-w-ethan-eagle/?trackingId=VPjjblvgRVOjG3xgyvUX%2Fw%3D%3D
Personal Reflections and Resolutions: This section offers a glimpse into Dr. Eagle's personal goals and values, outlining his resolutions for the year, which center around mindfulness, personal growth, community engagement, and professional achievements.
VIII. "What Are You Doing About the Drought?" https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-you-doing-drought-w-ethan-eagle/?trackingId=VPjjblvgRVOjG3xgyvUX%2Fw%3D%3D
Addressing the "Drought" in STEM Diversity: This section uses the California drought as a metaphor for the lack of diversity in STEM fields.
Advocating for a Climate Change in STEM: The author argues that improving the STEM climate requires acknowledging and addressing systemic inequalities, promoting inclusive practices, and shifting expectations to foster a more diverse and equitable environment.
IX. "What Motivates You?" https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-motivates-you-w-ethan-eagle/?trackingId=VPjjblvgRVOjG3xgyvUX%2Fw%3D%3D
Exploring the Nature of Motivation: This section delves into the complexities of motivation, questioning whether motivation drives habits or vice versa, and examining the role of both internal drive and external factors.
The Importance of Experimentation and Adaptability: Dr. Eagle encourages readers to experiment with different approaches to discover what motivates them, emphasizing adaptability and a willingness to try new things.
Embracing Failure and Cultivating Resilience: This part highlights the importance of embracing failure as a learning opportunity and emphasizes that resilience and adaptability are crucial for maintaining motivation and achieving long-term success.
X. "Who makes the rules?" https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/who-makes-rules-w-ethan-eagle/?trackingId=VPjjblvgRVOjG3xgyvUX%2Fw%3D%3D
The Power of Questioning Assumptions: This section emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and questioning established norms in both science and democracy.
Encouraging Curiosity and Challenging Authority: Dr. Eagle criticizes the education system for stifling curiosity and rewarding conformity, advocating for an educational approach that fosters independent thinking and challenges students to question assumptions.
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