The Visible Developer- Why You Shouldn't Blend In
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Explains a concrete formula: write blogs and put code on GitHub, record YouTube tutorials, and externalize your work so hiring teams can skip a whiteboard and see proof; automate social posts with Buffer/Hootsuite and ping teammates on Slack for quick status updates. Cites a 2015 Cicero finding that recognition (37%) drives performance, recommends radical candor for feedback, and says visible consistency — a working website, scheduled posts, and occasional public talks — reliably wins promotions.
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chapters (34)
- 0:00Introduction
- 4:25What do you want from your current position
- 8:42Why others get promoted
- 12:22Put human perception first
- 17:07External thought leadership
- 21:47Networking
- 26:49Social Media
- 27:44Authenticity
- 29:21Filler Content
- 30:45Speak Like a Human
- 31:28Be Moderately Responsive
- 32:51Use Technology
- 33:17Take Control of Your Career
- 34:09Attitude Cannot Be a Choice
- 34:37How to Navigate Getting Promoted
- 35:17Habits of Wellknown Developers
- 35:44Pay Attention to What Others Value
- 38:26Choose the Right Place for Your Talent
- 40:14Focus on the Big Picture
- 41:23Being Uncomfortable
- 44:35Becoming a Trusted Voice
- 45:23Dont Smooth
- 46:41Radical Candor
- 47:04Ruinous Empathy
- 49:00Manipulation
- 49:54Oblivious Aggression
- 50:43Radical Cantdor
- 53:15Habits
- 55:13Opportunities
- 56:04Recap
- 56:49How to become visible
- 57:08Inspire by example
- 57:20Stand out from the crowd
- 57:48People will remember you
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