Thoughts on leadership, strategy, and the journey of continuous growth. Each post is a step along the path.
Feedback is a gift. This is a quote that is often heard when talking about managing teams and helping improve performance. But what is feedback? How should we approach it and how should we receive / give feedback?
We often hear the term 'analytical skills', but analysis is only one side of the 'productivity coin'. The other side is synthesis, and I will argue that they are equally important.
Continuing the exploration of principles that guide professional growth: doing what you love, pacing yourself, continuous learning, and understanding opportunity cost.
One of the questions I usually get asked is how I was able to ascend that fast. These principles are a guide towards becoming successful in your professional journey.
The modern world is rich with data and the sharing of data is becoming more important than ever. I created a structure to help streamline information extraction: What, Why, Who, When, How, How Much.
Many of the challenges people face are related to change. One of the most difficult is when one moves from an IC role to a first-level lead/manager role.
Most people who ask about management versus the technical path have already made the move. The question comes from uncertainty — and the answer almost always surprises them: the two paths demand more of the same than either side admits.