You don’t run a traveling psychic circus…do you?
November 21, 2018
(PS – there’s a secret in this one.)
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The open-faced shit sandwich: improvements on a crappy original
December 10, 2016
The right way, the only right way, to deliver feedback is to be thoughtful about the context and the individual and the intent of the feedback.
Actionable feedback, why it matters, and how to get better at giving It
December 1, 2016
As you’re prepping your review, shift the focus of your feedback from the character attribute to the intended outcome.
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.
How to be a better leader in 4 badly drawn charts
September 26, 2016
Relationship-oriented managers and results-oriented managers are looking at almost completely different pieces of the job.
How I talk to leaders about firing people
September 20, 2016
It’s hard to generalize on the subject of performance issues and firing.
Is it worth your time to be excellent?
September 13, 2016
I manage teams. I lead people. And I try to help them build products people love. Maybe you do something similar. I’m still working on my 10,000 hours. And whenever I stall, I find that the same thing gets me out of it.
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