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Waiting for a Promotion? That’s Your First Mistake

A client recently asked me, “Should I bring up a promotion with my manager—or just wait and see what happens?” Short answer: […]

Many years ago, I had someone on my team—let’s call him Raj. Raj was one of the sharpest software architects I’ve ever […]

Recently, a former Amazon GM posted a sarcastic message on LinkedIn outlining six “best practices” to get promoted in tech. His list […]

I remember preparing for a high-stakes conversation about a critical project that was in trouble early in my leadership career. The project […]

What factors influenced your decision to choose Art as your coach?During my initial introduction call with Art, I was immediately impressed by […]

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 […]

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 […]

As a tech leader, I’ve often found myself caught in the trap of needing to be right. It’s how many of us […]

I’ve wanted to write about skip-level meetings for a while now. Let’s starting with a definition. A skip-level meeting is a one-on-one […]

The end of the year is a natural time for reflection and forward planning. Many people take stock of the months gone […]