This podcast episode features a panel of former Google Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) who share their experiences transitioning to new roles outside Google, discussing the unique challenges and valuable lessons learned in adapting SRE principles to different environments. They emphasize the significance of system thinking, empowerment, and small team dynamics in fostering reliability, while also addressing misconceptions about SRE practices' universal adoption. The conversation highlights the need for a cultural shift towards reliability across organizations and provides actionable insights for teams facing reliability challenges.