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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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Understanding Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks
1–2 minutesToday’s post is a zine about DoS (Denial of Service). Read more
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What is a VPN? Kid-Friendly Explanation
1–2 minutesToday’s post is a zine explaining VPN (Virtual Private Network) like to a 5 year old. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is like a tunnel that creates a magical, unbreakable metal box so that our internet activity is safe and not hackable. Read more
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Aligning Technical Performance with Business Goals in OKRs
2–4 minutesThis post is part of my Leadership Playbook series. Last Monday, I wrote about Crafting Effective Engineering OKRs. In this post, I continue from last week and talk about crafting effective engineering key results. One of my key insights was that engineering teams need key results that acknowledge technical leadership as business contribution. Technical Performance… Read more
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Princiya Sequeira 