With bated breath
November 7, 2016
We strive to post regularly, but this week our attention is elsewhere. We’re waiting, watching, and hoping as the United States electorate heads to the polls.
Archives
What happens in the rooms with no windows
November 2, 2016
When a coworker starts to cry, it’s natural to freak out. If you’re new to this, and it’s just happened for the first time and you manage this person (and they’re no longer in the room): go ahead.
Why you should never apologize for crying in the office
We have all these hangups and stereotypes about what workplace tears mean. We have this idea that crying is weak, that there is no place for it in an office.
Family planning while working in a startup
October 27, 2016
You worry that once they know you’re pregnant or thinking of getting pregnant, they will treat you differently.
You won’t brilliant your way out of this
October 25, 2016
On the other side of a gut wrenching dose of humility, change can be complete and permanent. You recognize that the only road to high output execution is to bring others along.
A brief overview of failing, firing, and scotch
October 21, 2016
If it’s not at your company or it’s not in that role, the kindest thing you can do is give someone a firm nudge toward finding a role where they can do amazing things.
Big lies, little lies, and the cheat code to a promotion
October 19, 2016
A lot of people I meet who haven’t managed before think seniority, or time in role, is a big part of the promotion calculation.
The tech mechitza
October 14, 2016
I was confronted with first-hand evidence that meritocracy is a myth that results in both a consolidated and homogeneous face of power.
Stuck — how leaders get trapped, and how to save yourself
October 12, 2016
Growth happens when you let go of the behaviours and attitudes that no longer help you.
Thanksgiving
October 10, 2016
The conversations are why we do it. We have both had the opportunity to learn from so many amazing people, in such different organizations. We want to give back where we can.
Are strong values destroying your company?
October 4, 2016
Spell out what you’re thinking as you set your values. Repeat those interpretations whenever you teach or revisit those values.
Maternity leave — an American in Canada
October 1, 2016
When I’m honest with myself, I let my brain acknowledge what my heart already knows. I’m lucky to be a mom in Canada.
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