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 …
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 …
