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Tired of New Year’s Resolutions? Do this instead (Video)

Ever feel excited about setting New Year’s Resolutions and then finding yourself tired and discouraged a few weeks later due to losing the momentum and quitting altogether by February? Use this 90-day plan instead to get yourself motivated and more productive....

How to Kickoff Your First One-on-One with a New Hire

When a new hire joins your team, kicking off your one-on-ones in the right way will help build the right foundation for your relationship with the new hire and steer your future one-on-ones. Building a relationship is the most important factor in helping you engage...

How I Delivered Effective Performance Reviews for 22 Software Engineers in 4 Weeks

I’ll be honest, collecting proper 360 feedback for your direct reports, sanitizing that data and delivering that feedback is not for the faint-hearted. It takes a lot of work, organization and time. Towards the end of sanitizing that data and writing succinct...

How to Explain the Skills Required to Get to the Next Level

Imagine you have an intermediate software engineer. Super hard working. Smart. Quick learner. Writes beautiful code. She’s reliable and one to depend on for tasks. Basically, she gets shit done. One day, she mentions to you during your one-on-one that she wants...

5 Things You’re Doing Wrong with Your Goals (And What You Should Do Instead)

Here’s a sobering thought: Only 8% of people achieve the goals they set for the New Year. The reason? They don’t have a clue if their goals are actually achievable by the deadline that they set and they are hoping by sheer will power things will work out. This post...