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How to Run Meetings That Don’t Suck · Luma A two-hour online workshop to help you run meetings people actually want to attend. Quick: if your typical team meeting was a movie, what genre would it…

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This is the key to making a successful transition from IC to management, right there.

I've been contacting CTOs and VPs all over Europe this month as part of my cold outreach process.

Every single one so far is a man 🥲

You Blamed DEI for Hurting Your Career. Now What? For people who pin their failures on diversity, corporate America’s DEI retreat removes a barrier—or maybe an excuse.

this confirms something i have long suspected, which is that certain people are told that their professional and academic failures are because of “affirmative action” or “DEI” as a way to avoid difficult conversations about their mediocrity www.wsj.com/lifestyle/ca...

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🏃 Disagreeing With Your Manager & Chasing Endorphins

Just posted my first newsletter of the year! Aiming for posting twice per month in 2025.

I really enjoyed writing my thoughts on two articles by @skamille.themanagerswrath.com and Jamie Lawrence, CTO of Podia.

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The subject line of an email from Notion that says “Work smarter this year”, I just got roasted

What are you insinuating, Notion Team

I've seen an uptick of coaching collab requests as well - managers don't have time to people manage, so they turn to third-party practitioners.

always sunny scene "but who versus? who are we doing it versus?"

when somebody suggests we put a meeting on the calendar

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💡 I’m focusing more on writing and sharing this year. My newsletter has always been the best outlet for that.

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#management #leadership

This one is for my #engineering managers and senior devs:

Want to drive change? Time your initiatives right. Pushing a major refactor during a tight feature sprint is like trying to change tires during a race. Context matters.

What happens if a company’s engineering team suddenly becomes a LOT more productive: more story points shipped, self-reported 20-50% productivity increases after using GenAI tools (that the company pays for.) No HC change.

BUT

Revenue stays FLAT despite all this

What then?

Loved this thread on transitioning from VP Product -> CPO, lots of points that are true regardless of function 👌

One of the most underrated pieces of interview advice:

Lean on your recruiter to help you prepare.

Even if they don’t offer it, get proactive and ask them.

Why this important?

You were selected for a reason. Find out why from the recruiter so you know what to double down on.

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Lukewarm take, but if you're "protecting your energy" by avoiding workplace relationships, you're actually making your job harder and your career trickier to navigate.

Find your work tribe - they're the ones who'll have your back when things get tough (and they will get tough).

Here's a question for you.

When reading an article in a newsletter:

1️⃣ Do you prefer to read it in your email in its entirety?
2️⃣ Do you prefer to visit the website and add it to your favourite "read it later" service?

Do share!

I got an ad like this from a real profile, though. It took me a while to understand that this is not addressed to me directly; it's a targeted ad. (esp. when my first glimpse was a mobile notification that didn't mention the sponsored bit)

While I’m cautiously optimistic the job market gets better, we’re still not out of the woods yet.

There are still layoffs and RIFs occurring in tech.

Until positive sentiment increases, you need to have a Plan B.

Some suggestions to start asap 🧵:

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Are they the personality hire, or do they understand the intricate web of workplace relationships and decision-making dynamics in ways that you subconsciously avoid doing? 🤪

NotebookLM by Google is super useful for doing research, but it's so, so ugly. I can't get over it 😫

notebooklm.google.com

I get that companies want to follow what Amazon does, but here's the thing:

Most companies aren't Amazon.

Recruiters and hiring managers, check your candidate experience before being too quick to judge 👇

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Just sent my latest newsletter issue (gotta love Mailerlite) and it's all about influence without authority! I loved writing that one.

Get a list of my top articles and a bunch of free management templates when you subscribe! www.the10xmanager.academy/newsletter

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Very few people see the memes I upload to my Instagram account, but I chuckle at myself while making them so I'll take it.

#mgmtSky #memes

I've been following the subtle demonisation of office friendships through the zeitgeist, and I'm left wondering.

I'm not saying people should adore their jobs and be besties with all their colleagues, but chances are your most significant work won't be done in isolation.

Also:

"One thing that I find comfort in when I’m struggling with burnout from mismatched values, is stepping back from the fight with the institution and finding ways to invest in my coworkers instead."

🙏🙏🙏

Lots of gems in this presentation by Jenny Zhang👇

"If you’ve examined the values of your leaders and come to the conclusion that they truly hold different moral standards than you, then it’s time to leave, spiritually or literally."

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