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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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The Unseen Hurdles: When Positive Feedback Doesn’t Lead to Forward Motion
2–3 minutesWe’ve all been there: receiving great feedback, excelling in our role, and feeling like our hard work is paying off. But what happens when that positive momentum hits an invisible wall? What if you’re consistently told you’re on the right track, but the path to your next promotion or opportunity feels perpetually blocked, not by… Read more
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Princiya Sequeira 