# S6E50 Brad & Aaron | The Case for Better Professional Communication

- Show: [Being an Engineer](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer)
- Published: 2025-12-12
- Length: 56m
- Episode: 50
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2025-12-12-s6e50-brad-aaron-the-case-for-better-professional-communication

## Summary

Host Aaron Moncur and his partner Brad Hirayama discuss the normalization of professional ghosting in engineering hiring and vendor relationships, citing Brad's recent job search experiences and Aaron's frustrations with unresponsive clients. They explore the breakdown of reciprocity and trust, the impact of generational differences in communication styles, and the stress caused by ambiguity in the modern workforce. The conversation concludes with practical advice on managing stress through action and a call to action for professionals to close the loop with candidates and vendors promptly.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2025-12-12-s6e50-brad-aaron-the-case-for-better-professional-communication#t=0) Introduction: The Case for Better Professional Communication
- [1:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2025-12-12-s6e50-brad-aaron-the-case-for-better-professional-communication#t=100) Brad's Job Search and the Experience of Ghosting
- [6:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2025-12-12-s6e50-brad-aaron-the-case-for-better-professional-communication#t=406) Aaron's Perspective on Feedback and Reciprocity
- [11:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2025-12-12-s6e50-brad-aaron-the-case-for-better-professional-communication#t=687) Generational Differences in Communication Styles
- [18:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2025-12-12-s6e50-brad-aaron-the-case-for-better-professional-communication#t=1125) Vendor Ghosting and Broken Promises
- [40:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2025-12-12-s6e50-brad-aaron-the-case-for-better-professional-communication#t=2419) Solving Ambiguity and Managing Stress
- [54:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2025-12-12-s6e50-brad-aaron-the-case-for-better-professional-communication#t=3254) Conclusion: Closing the Loop

## Topics

- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Pipeline Design & Engineering (company)
- Pipeline Media Lab (company)
- The Wave (other)

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