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6 Steps to Reset a Demotivated Team
on hbr.org
Like any living systems, teams need regular care, attention, and intentional renewal to thrive. Whether driven by restructuring, relationship tensions, demotivation, or strategic pivots, there comes a moment when a team needs more than a tweak. It needs a relaunch. By pausing to reassess, reset, and realign, leaders can reenergize their teams and strengthen trust. Relaunching a team isn’t a sign of failure—it’s a sign of leadership.
‘I am very motivated by frustration’: A Yale creativity expert on how to turn your ideas into action
on www.fastcompany.com
Scientist Zorana Ivcevic Pringle has studied creativity for decades. Here’s her best advice for tapping into a creative mindset.
How Engineering Leaders Stay Calm and Effective When It Gets Personal
on newsletter.eng-leadership.com
6 real-world stories and the 4-step framework for resolving conflicts effectively!
The 5 levels of communicating impact as an engineer
on read.highgrowthengineer.com
This article provides a clear, actionable, and memorable framework for communicating your impact. The framework consists of 5 levels, and each level builds upon the previous one, showing how one bad example can be transformed into an amazing example by laddering up the communication levels.
The Right Way to Prepare for a High-Stakes Conversation
on hbr.org
Most leaders enter high-stakes conversations armed with rehearsed arguments and rebuttals to anticipated objections—mindsets that unknowingly blind them to breakthrough insights and put their relationships at risk. The “Curiosity Check,” a rapid, pre-conversation diagnostic, helps leaders shift from defensive certainty to productive curiosity.
The Hidden Toll of Meeting Hangovers
on hbr.org
Over one quarter of workplace meetings leave employees with lingering negative effects such as lowered engagement and productivity that can last hours. This is called a meeting hangover. Learn to prevent it as well as cure it.
Poliačik: Umělá inteligence nám z paměti bere aha momenty. Na sociálních sítích jsme zbožím | Plus
on plus.rozhlas.cz
Myšlení je projevem intelektuální poctivosti, je přesvědčený Martin Poliačik, odborník na komunikaci a kritické myšlení a také bývalý politik. „Klíčová je vnitřní motivace, díky které můžeme věci kolem nás zpochybňovat a přemýšlet o nich,“ říká pro Český rozhlas Plus. V knize Pořádek v hlavě začíná přirovnáním: „V letadle svého života si můžeš vybrat – budeš pilotem, nebo jen pasažérem? A pokud jsi pasažérem, zeptej se sám sebe: kdo vlastně řídí?“
Why Engineers Hate Their Managers (And What to Do About It)
on terriblesoftware.org
Discover why engineers hate managers, the common management anti-patterns that destroy trust, and practical solutions from someone who’s been on both sides.
How to Ace Engineering Manager Interviews
on newsletter.eng-leadership.com
Interviewing for an Engineering Manager role (and beyond) is vastly different than interviewing for an IC role. The challenge with such interviews is to showcase a good mix of leadership, communication and problem-solving abilities + a good foundation in engineering principles. Learn the exact formula to be memorable in EM interviews and secure your next offer!
HBR IdeaCast: How to Get Out of the Hybrid Work Rut
on open.spotify.com
With some high-profile CEOs demanding workers return to the office five days a week, and others touting the benefits of fully remote work, many companies compromised and ended up somewhere in the middle. But that hybrid compromise can often bring the worst of both worlds. Wharton professor Peter Cappelli and senior HR strategist Ranya Nehmeh have looked deeply at what is going wrong with hybrid – and how leaders can make it right. They explain practical ways to improve meetings, build culture, and inspire commitment from employees in a hybrid model, which is most likely here to stay. Cappelli and Nehmeh are the authors of the forthcoming book In Praise of the Office: The Limits to Hybrid and Remote Work and the HBR article “Hybrid Still Isn't Working”.
Women at work: Managing up, one conversation at a time
on open.spotify.com
Have you ever realized, partway through a project, that you and your boss aren't on the same page? Maybe your definitions of success differed, or their expectations were unclear. Maybe you couldn't get them to listen, or you couldn't figure out why they insisted on doing things a certain way. Managing up means tackling these disconnects head-on-and doing it through honest, well-timed discussions. Executive coach Melody Wilding joins Amy G to explain why alignment on goals and clarity around working styles are essential. They
The State of Engineering Leadership in 2025
on newsletter.eng-leadership.com
600+ engineering leaders have shared their insights on how their roles are evolving! Some other interesting numbers: * 50% worry there are fewer jobs available * 40% believe their team is less motivated to come to work than they were 12 months ago * 65% of respondents are worried about the recession
5 ways leaders can get employees on board with unpopular decisions
on www.fastcompany.com
Making difficult decisions is an inevitable part of being a leader. And at times, those decisions are unpopular. Yet in instances when it requires the efforts and cooperation of their team members, leaders have to find a way to get buy-in from the people that oppose those decisions in the first place. This isn’t easy, and requires a delicate balance.
Wardley Maps & Pace Layering for Senior Tech Leads and Engineering Leaders
on blog.alexewerlof.com
Gor senior technical leaders navigating Enterprise Architecture technical evolution. This guide clarifies key strategic frameworks, starting with Wardley Mapping vs. Pace Layering. We also explore how both concepts complement Team Topologies, linking competitive strategy and system governance to team design. Learn to apply these lenses for effective business capability mapping, architectural decisions, and justifying tech investments.
On How Long it Takes to Know if a Job is Right for You or Not
on charity.wtf
A few eagle-eyed readers have noticed that it’s been 4 weeks since my last entry in what I have been thinking of as my “niblet series” — one small piece per week, 1000 words or less, for the next t…
Smart People Don't Chase Goals; They Create Limits
on www.joanwestenberg.com
Why? Let me copy a paragraph from the article: Constraints make solutions non-obvious. They force the kind of second-order thinking that goals actively discourage. Instead of aiming for a finish line, the constrained mind seeks viability. It doesn’t ask, “How do I get there?” It asks, “What’s possible from here?”
First time in a leading position? This is what to do
on newsletter.eng-leadership.com
There is no one leadership style. If you are considering moving from coding to managing people, this is an article for you. You are a lot better leader than you may think, this is why!
The 2-Week Vacation Test for Engineers and Managers
on newsletter.eng-leadership.com
Are you sharing knowledge with others, or are you becoming a bottleneck? Here's how to find out! Taking time off is essential, regardless of your role. Even a CTO needs a break. This is why it's important and how you can prepare for it.
3 questions you should ask if you want a promotion this year
on www.fastcompany.com
Considering a promotion can be exciting, but it's important to ask yourself three fundamental questions first. Achieving a promotion isn't solely about wanting it or sticking around long enough. First, check if there is a position available within the organization for you to move into. If there is no suitable role, then pursuing a promotion this year may not be feasible. Second, reflect on whether the job you would be promoted to is one that you genuinely desire. Third, assess whether you are prepared to take on the new set of responsibilities that come with the promotion. If you're aiming for a promotion this year, gathering information about these three aspects is essential.
How to Lead an All-Hands After Delivering Bad News
on hbr.org
Leading a meeting to deliver bad news requires a careful balance between acknowledging the situation and allowing for a sense of optimism. Your words and tone can either provide comfort or increase stress. It’s important to find strategies that help you strike this balance. Additionally, avoid scheduling other meetings immediately after the all-hands meeting, and make sure to stay available for individual conversations. This article shows you how.
3 reasons you should tell your coworkers how much money you make
on www.fastcompany.com
Discussing money at work can be taboo. Here are reasons to consider it and strategies for how to approach the topic!
6 Mistakes Leaders Make When Announcing Layoffs
on hbr.org
Layoffs are trauma-inducing for an organization and its employees. When handled badly, some never fully recover. Leaders make six common mistakes when communicating layoffs: 1) They’re not transparent about the state of the business; 2) They’re not clear on the path forward; 3) They don’t get the tone right; 4) They don’t offer remaining employees the opportunity to ask questions; 5) They don’t bring middle management on board; and 6) They don’t show appreciation to departing employees.
The Right Way to Fire Someone
on hbr.org
You’ve decided it’s time to let the low performer on your team go. You’ve covered your bases in terms of documentation, and you’ve coordinated with HR. But now you have to have the dreaded conversation. What’s the best way to deliver the news? Who should be in the room with you? What do you say and not say? And how do you tell the rest of the team?
The Hidden Traps in Decision Making
on hbr.org
Bad decisions often stem from flawed decision-making processes, such as unclear alternatives, insufficient information, or inaccurate cost-benefit analysis. However, the issue can also lie in the decision maker's mindset. Get back to the article from 1998 discussing eight psychological traps that can impact business decisions. And learn how to overcome them. Make better decisions.
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