Recently, a former Amazon GM posted a sarcastic message on LinkedIn outlining six “best practices” to get promoted in tech. His list included the following advice: Not everyone on LinkedIn immediately recognized the satire in this post. Some were offended, while others—perhaps uneasily—acknowledged that these tactics, unfortunately, can be effective. Climbing the Ladder: At What …
I remember preparing for a high-stakes conversation about a critical project that was in trouble early in my leadership career. The project was behind schedule, stakeholders were frustrated, and there was a real risk of damaging our credibility with a key customer. I needed to align my team, manage expectations, and find a way forward—all …
What factors influenced your decision to choose Art as your coach?During my initial introduction call with Art, I was immediately impressed by his extensive knowledge and expertise in the leadership space. My primary goal was to transition from being an individual contributor to becoming an effective and authentic leader. Art quickly identified the gaps in …
I wasn’t always good at delivering bad news to my manager. It wasn’t that I was afraid to do it—after all, I worked for companies that prioritized learning from failures rather than punishing mistakes. My challenge was different: I wanted to communicate the news in a way that would lead to a productive conversation and …
As of early 2025, 6.8 million people in the U.S. are unemployed, with a 4.0% unemployment rate (BLS.gov). In technology sector, unemployment increased to 2.9%, up from 2.0% at the end of 2024 (HR Dive). That means many of us have friends, former colleagues, or acquaintances reaching out for help with their job search. We’re …
