Tips for Communicating

In this episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott talk about their tips for better communication in email, Zoom calls, code reviews, or asking for help.

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Show Notes

• 00:10 Welcome
• 01:39 Furnace wiring fun
• Ecobee
• Tweet asking for communication tips
• 05:37 Email communication
• SavvyCal
• Calendly
• 15:07 Recognizing a big ask
• Simeon Griggs - How to ask for things
• 24:01 Sponsor: Sentry
• 25:52 Code review communication
• 30:39 Sponsor: Sanity
• 32:22 Sharing information with a video
• 35:42 In person or one on ones
• 39:36 Video calls
• Storyboard.fm
• 40:54 Realize it’s ok to stop talking
• 42:27 Sponsor: Auth0
• 44:13 Tips from Twitter
• 53:08 ××× SIIIIICK ××× PIIIICKS ×××

××× SIIIIICK ××× PIIIICKS ×××

• Scott: Drachinifel
• Wes: Lepy LP-2020A Hi-Fi Stereo Audio

Shameless Plugs

• Scott: LevelUp Tutorials on YouTube
• Wes: Wes Bos Tutorials

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