Layoffs, Grief, and the Loss of the Future
Losing my role at Google meant grieving a future that would never come to be. But it also opened up new possible futures I never would have considered.
Want to increase your impact? First, find the decision-makers.
Finding the right audience involves spotting the relevant problem spaces in your organization, identifying the decision-makers there, and targeting one person who will champion your work.
Trying to decide if you should quit your Job in tech? This exercise can help.
If you’re really, deeply unhappy at a company – you can make the choice to stay and fix things... or you can leave. Both are valid options. But making an active choice either way is critical.
The Case for Coasting
In an industry known for burnout, it's time to push back on constant growth and to make a case for coasting -- a case for doing work that is good, maintainable, and achievable.
Starting from the Problem – A Better Way to Build Products (Pt 2)
It's important to validate big decisions -- like what problem space you are tackling -- before worrying about tactics. POST helps us center our thinking around big assumptions before diving into the details.
Starting from the Problem – A Better Way to Build Products (Pt 1)
When we optimize too early, we end up stuck at the top of a hill. POST helps us scan the terrain for big opportunities before we build, so we can spend more time on mountains.
No One is Going to Tell You When to Go Home – The Case for Stop Sign Goals
Stop Sign goals are achievable, realistic, boring, comfortable goals to help you set healthy boundaries and remember when to go home.
How to say no (without really saying no)
Saying no can be hard. Use the four D's -- Delay, Downscope, Delegate, or Deal -- when no just isn't an option.
How Do I Get My Team to Trust Me?
Working in insights requires deep, trusting relationships with our partners. These relationships come from doing the right thing, delivering valuable work, and being a good teammate.
Problem Solving 101
A good structured problem solving approach can help you make better decisions faster and more often. And it is the single most important skill that you can have in the tech industry.