Management
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Managing up
Management is a two-way street, involving proactive engagement from both managers and individual contributors (ICs). ICs…
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If asked what would others say about you?
When I left GitHub, some of my colleagues created a video where they shared some kind…
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Have you planned enough days off?
Finding a way to help your team remember to plan enough days off throughout the year…
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How to give me feedback
I don’t like the sandwich method of receiving feedback. Keep it short and to the point.…
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Can I end a meeting sooner?
Work related meetings and drag forever if not well run. Can you end them sooner though?…
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Gratitude
How often do you express your gratitude to your peers and direct reports about something they…
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Ask permission to give feedback
Ask if you can give neg/pos feedback. Only go ahead if they say yes. They have…
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Unrealistic programming job posts
Writing great job posts is not an easy job. Many companies merge two or more roles…