This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Kelly Vaughn, Director of Engineering at Spot AI and a “recovering entrepreneur.” They discuss career evolution, the challenges of hiring and job-seeking, career politics, and Kelly’s unique perspective on leadership.

In this episode:

(00:00) - Intro
(02:39) - Wine tasting + review
(10:15) - Career politics in getting promoted
(17:28) - Conference talk + All Things Open
(18:58) - Gluten sensitivity in Europe
(21:07) - Pizza, casseroles, and comfort food
(26:54) - Movie preferences and watching habits
(33:01) - Therapy and mental health
(35:13) - Airports and flight experiences
(38:00) - Plugs

Links

Spot AI: https://www.spot.ai/
Drinks: Drinks.com
Bill Paxton: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Paxton
Weird Science: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weird_Science_(film)
Anthony Michael Hall: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Michael_Hall
The Hardy Boys: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hardy_Boys
Ender’s Game: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ender’s_Game
Sentry: https://sentry.io
Fly Bye: https://www.foxrc.com/restaurants/fly-bye-to-go/
Ooni: https://ooni.com/
Super Mario Bros: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Mario_Bros.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Super_Mario_Bros._Movie
Chris Pratt: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Pratt
All Things Open: https://2024.allthingsopen.org/
Render Conf: https://www.renderatl.com/
Jim Gaffigan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Gaffigan
Delta: https://www.delta.com/
Coca-Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/
The Modern Leader: https://modernleader.is/

Connect with Kelly

Website: https://kvlly.com
X / Twitter: https://x.com/kvlly
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyvaughn
The Modern Leader Newsletter: https://modernleader.is

Connect with Chuck and Robbie

Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd

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Navigating Career Pivots and Politics with Kelly Vaughn