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100 Days of Daily Writing: The Unplanned Streak and the Joy of Showing Up
2–4 minutesTL;DR: The secret to big achievements isn’t a grand plan, but the courage to take small, joyful steps and sticking to it. My 100-day writing streak started with nothing more than a simple desire to see if I could write again. Today marks an unexpected but deeply meaningful milestone: Day 100 of consecutive daily writing. Read more
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Building Bridges, Not Just Code: The Strategic Case for In-Person Team Gatherings
3–4 minutesEvery Monday, I write posts related to my Leadership Playbook. In today’s post, I share a guide to organizing multi-country engineering team gatherings. When you lead a distributed team, a vibrant network of professionals spanning different countries and time zones, you quickly learn that culture can’t be purely built in async threads. While digital tools Read more
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The Mindset Shift: What Got Me Here Won’t Get Me There
3–4 minutesIn the journey of leveling up beyond a manager, I’ve come to rely on one core truth: constant, deliberate mindset shifts are the engine of professional growth. What got me this far, my initial skills, habits, and approaches will absolutely not be enough to get me to the next level. This realization is both challenging Read more
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Navigating the Murky Waters: Office Politics is Actually About Self-Worth
3–4 minutesIf you’re like me, you hate office politics. In an older post, I have written about how I have balanced playing vs walking away. We often think of politics as scheming or power plays, but what if we reframed it? What if we understood the human element that drives it? This understanding is essential for Read more
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The One Conflict Rule That Changes Everything
1–2 minutesYour no. 1 mantra, Always Assume Positive Intent (AAPI), is the single most powerful shift you can make in any disagreement. It’s not just a nice thought; it’s a radical, practical strategy for conflict resolution. Here is why AAPI is your ultimate conflict cheat code. 1. It Kills the Ego Reaction Conflict thrives on perceived Read more
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When “Keep it Crisp” Got Lost in Translation
2–3 minutesIn professional communication, especially when stakes are high, even the most well-intended instructions can be misinterpreted. This post has a valuable lesson in managing expectations and preparation for high-visibility company events. The Setup Once upon a time, we held a company-wide meeting focused on a key technical topic, let’s call it “Topic X.” To showcase Read more
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Princiya Sequeira 