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The Evolution of Credit: From ‘My Idea’ to ‘Their Victory’
3–4 minutesMoving up the leadership ranks is often accompanied by a shift in mindset that is challenging to execute but essential for success. One of the most significant change I have had to overcome is the transition from needing to own the idea to deliberately making it “theirs”, i.e. your team’s idea. This has been the Read more
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The Pragmatic Path to Personal Happiness
2–3 minutesThe life we live today is the ultimate consequence of our past decisions. It’s a fundamental truth I’ve embraced, and one that has led me to a state of contentment and satisfaction. My guiding star, the unwavering compass for nearly every life-affecting moment, has always been personal happiness and well-being. This isn’t selfishness; it’s pragmatism. Read more
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The Power of Obsession: Why “Halfway Interested” Always Loses
2–4 minutesThe margin between success and failure is rarely a narrow gap. It’s a chasm. As the saying goes, when you are only halfway interested in something, you will lose and it won’t even be close to the person who is obsessed. The reason why isn’t a simple percentage game; it’s a matter of compounding advantage. Read more
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Crafting Inspiring OKRs that Drive Engineering Success
2–3 minutesEvery Monday I write about my leadership playbook. This week I will cover the following: How to create objectives that motivate engineers and deliver business value Once upon a time, I had to consolidate OKRs from two product managers who worked with my engineering teams. Their objectives were well-intentioned but suffered from a common problem: Read more
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Overcoming Silence in Meetings: Actionable Strategies
1–2 minutesGetting your team to talk openly and ask questions is a common challenge, even in internal meetings. Silence doesn’t mean understanding; it often means confusion or hesitancy. Here’s a crisp action plan to encourage better dialogue and clarify scope: 1. Assume Nothing Is Clear Start with the fundamental belief that nothing is crystal clear to Read more
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Soft Toxicity: The Silent Killer in the Workplace
1–2 minutesSoft toxicity 🔪 is the subtle, insidious negative behaviors that often go unacknowledged because they lack the overt aggression of traditional toxicity. It’s the silent killer of motivation and well-being. What is Soft Toxicity Soft toxicity 🔪 is an umbrella term for persistent, low-grade negative actions, communication styles, and cultural norms that slowly erode trust, Read more
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Princiya Sequeira 