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Don’t Neglect the Sunshine Factor

Don’t Neglect the Sunshine Factor

When I encounter someone with a high EQ, it's like knowing them for ages – communication becomes effortless. The often-missing element in high-performing teams is the sunshine factor. Discover how empathy and emotional intelligence can illuminate your team's path to success.

Getting the Most From Your Teams, Part 4

Getting the Most From Your Teams, Part 4

Discover how to structure your development teams for peak performance using the Arrow Approach. Learn to leverage the unique strengths of each team member to achieve unparalleled efficiency and job satisfaction.

Getting the Most From Your Teams, Part 3

Getting the Most From Your Teams, Part 3

Discover the power of playing to your team's strengths instead of their weaknesses. Our 'Matrix' method could be the key to unlocking high performance without the heroics.

Getting the Most From Your Teams - Part 2

Getting the Most From Your Teams - Part 2

Uncover the secret to stellar team performance by focusing on individual strengths, not just raw skills. Learn how realigning roles can turn 'meh' results into outstanding success.

Getting the Most From Your Teams - Part 1

Getting the Most From Your Teams - Part 1

Meet Ahn and Samir: one, a high-impact 10x engineer, the other, a master of meticulous code. Their stories reveal why stacking up stars doesn't always light up the team sky.

The problem with Trust

The problem with Trust

Discover the misunderstood layers of trust through a managerial misstep that turned into a valuable lesson on growth and connection.

Psychological Safety - Not a Buzzword

Psychological Safety - Not a Buzzword

Psychological safety isn't just a trend; it's the cornerstone of innovative and resilient teams. Discover why it's critical for unlocking your team's potential.

The Pitfalls of Cape Worship

The Pitfalls of Cape Worship

Celebrating workplace heroes feels right, but is it a healthy habit? Dive into the unseen costs of 'cape worship' - a story of burnout, resilience, and change.

How many assholes is too many assholes?

How many assholes is too many assholes?

In the fast-paced world of startups, tolerating 'brilliant jerks' might seem beneficial, but at what cost? Discover why a culture that embraces respect and teamwork outperforms one that tolerates toxicity.

The Surprising Power of Authenticity

The Surprising Power of Authenticity

Discover the stealth principle of success: Authenticity. It's not about being perfect, but being real. Dive in to learn how it shapes leaders.

The Kung Fu of EQ

The Kung Fu of EQ

Discover how mastering EQ can be your leadership kung fu, turning challenges into victories in the workplace. A must-read for aspiring leaders!

Beyond Coding: Unlocking the True Essence of Software Engineering

Beyond Coding: Unlocking the True Essence of Software Engineering

Software engineering transcends coding; it's an art where problem-solving reigns supreme. Discover why seeing engineers merely as coders misses their true potential.