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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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Maximize Your Value: How to Master the Performance Review Conversation
3–4 minutesThe performance review is more than a bureaucratic formality. It’s a critical moment for career growth, fair compensation, and proper leveling. It’s an opportunity to advocate for the value you bring and ensure you are recognized and rewarded appropriately. Here’s how to shift your mindset and prepare for your next performance review conversation. 💰 Focus… Read more
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Beyond the Mentor: Are You Being a Great Mentee?
3–4 minutesWhen you set out to find a mentor, you likely spent a lot of time defining exactly what they should be like. You focused on their experience, their industry, and their teaching style. But here’s the critical truth: A successful mentor-mentee relationship is a two-way street, and being a great mentee is just as important… Read more
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Princiya Sequeira 