"Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge." Simon Sinek As a software engineer working in distributed teams for the past five years, I’ve seen how my manager’s actions (or inactions) affect my motivation. In my opinion, I succeeded in my role despite some of these … Continue reading Simple actions for remote managers to keep motivation high
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A framework for handling difficult conversations
Communication is one of the few skills for which the return of investment is immediate, applies to all areas of life and compounds over time.personal insight For a couple of months, difficult conversations have been a topic of great interest to me. The way I used to handle them is to go into conflict avoidance … Continue reading A framework for handling difficult conversations
Simple (and fun) 360 feedback process
In the last year, I’ve been testing a new feedback meeting style that is surprisingly valuable. The meeting is intense, but it energizes me and gives me a team-feeling that will last for days. Additionally, I get an idea of what I need to tackle at work in the next months. I'm happy with these outcomes so … Continue reading Simple (and fun) 360 feedback process