"We Grew Too Fast" Is Not a Valid Excuse For Layoffs
Growth-at-all-costs thinking is pernicious. And the temptation is not reserved for startups. As an organization grows and becomes established, it takes continued strength…
Leadership
Set a clear strategy for company and product success so you stay grounded in what you want to achieve. Find practical advice on goal-setting, cross-functional planning, prioritization, and leadership.
What Did We Learn From Tech's Summer of Pain?
Layoffs, hiring freezes, rescinded offers — now rumors of slashed annual bonuses. 2022 was a summer of pain for many folks in tech. What learnings are there to help us…
This Is Why You Should Not Accept Unlimited PTO
The longest-running reports related to employee benefits shared that while 99 percent of U.S. employers offer paid leave, only six percent offer an unlimited policy. But…
Great Teammate vs. Great Boss
Great individual contributors can grow into great bosses. Here are some additional skills to focus on to excel as a manager.
What to do when layoffs hit your tech company
The current round of tech layoffs are incredibly painful to watch and even worse to experience — but this is also an opportunity to reach for something better. Learn how…
How To Be Transparent and Withhold Information
The larger a company grows, the more leaders have to think about how and what they say. Too much transparency can create confusion. Too little transparency can create…
Why this high-growth tech company pays profit sharing
Profit sharing is far better than commission structures that reward only a few. It benefits recruitment, job satisfaction, and engagement.
6 surprising benefits of being bootstrapped
Bootstrapped companies typically have less waste and overhead. The benefits of bootstrapping also include greater depth of knowledge, less distractions, more creative…
