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AI fakers exposed in tech dev recruitment: postmortem
newsletter.pragmaticengineer.com
WOW! A full-remote security startup nearly hired a backend engineer who doesn’t exist, after a candidate used an AI filter as an on-screen disguise in video interviews. Learnings for tech companies! Excellent read not only for recruiters!

How I give high-quality feedback quickly
newsletter.weskao.com
If you're not regularly giving feedback, you're missing a chance to scale your judgment. Here's how to give high-quality feedback in as little as 1–2 hours per week.

#PeopleOps #Letter #1: Nenechte schůzky vás ovládat!
www.izatlouk.cz
#Schůzky, #porady a #meetingy. Téma věčné nejistoty, respektive prostor pro ni. A přitom stačí tak málo, aby pro vás schůzky byly efektivním nástrojem, který vám vždy pomůže vaši práci dělat lépe. Jak? Čtěte první #PeopleOps #Letter!

How To Criticize Coworkers
alexturek.com
I’ve given a lot of direct feedback. Sometimes, it’s been challenging to do, like when it’s critical feedback to a coworker I don’t know well. Other times, it’s been fun, like when I remember saying aloud, “Hey – nice work on that project.” These moments dominate my personal highlight reel from the last five years because they’ve been great experiences for both of us. Feedback is a gift. My goal is to get everyone reading this to give their peers more effective feedback.

Giving feedback on something subjective
newsletter.canopy.is
How do we give feedback on something as subjective as tone or even personality to prevent negative behaviour from spiralling into something bigger?

How to Manage Feedback Like An Olympic Athlete
hbr.org
Living under constant scrutiny and comparison teaches Olympic athletes not only how to excel in their sport but also how to effectively harness feedback for continuous improvement. Learning to discern which feedback to embrace and which to filter out becomes essential for not just surviving but thriving, and those lessons are equally applicable to all of us.
It’s Not Too Late to Kickstart Your Personal Brand for 2025
www.inc.com
If you’ve ever felt uneasy about the term “personal brand,” you’re not alone. As an executive communication coach, I’ve met many talented professionals who resist the concept because they fear it’s sales-y. But here’s the truth: You already have a personal brand—whether you choose to manage it or not.

6 Must Have Software Engineering Templates
read.highgrowthengineer.com
If you need a reminder on how to write documentation, prepare for a 1-on-1, or get ready for feedback, these templates will assist you.
How to be a better manager to Gen Z
www.fastcompany.com
Gen Z workers are often misunderstood. However, there are steps you can take to better understand, and support, Gen Z. As the number of Gen Zers entering the workforce climbs by the day, the conversation has been dominated by how to acclimate these passionate individuals into an ever-changing workplace. And yet, when we talk about Gen Z, they continue to be misunderstood and underestimated.
Take these 4 steps to prepare for conflict at work
www.fastcompany.com
The anticipation of difficult conversations is often worse than the actual experience. Here’s how to de-escalate tension in the moment. In many cases, the anticipation of a high-conflict conversation creates more stress than the actual experience. Investing time to prepare for conflict scenarios reinforces your ability to regulate and positions any potential conflict as an opportunity for connection. Consider these four steps as you prepare for possible conflict situations.

5 Signs Your Optimism Is Hurting Your Team
hbr.org
Maintaining a positive outlook is critical for good leadership. Your optimism can inspire your team, drive creativity, and foster a productive work environment. But there’s a fine line between constructive positivity and its harmful counterpart: toxic positivity. Recognising the signs of toxic positivity in yourself can be tricky, but it’s key to building genuine connections and supporting your team. Here are five signs to look out for in how you act, talk, and behave — and better ways to respond.

How to Make Your Team’s Work More Visible
hbr.org
Helping your team members gain visibility isn’t just essential for their growth and success — it’s vital for yours as a leader. Not only does it show your ability to nurture and develop potential, but it also demonstrates your managerial chops. Here are practical strategies for how to boost your team’s visibility. Valuable tips that you can utilize from day one.

3 Mistakes to avoid when writing your performance review
read.highgrowthengineer.com
Today, I’ll share common mistakes I’ve made and have seen, along with a template to make writing your review easier. Examples and template included

Second-order Thinking – Mental Model
read.perspectiveship.com
How pausing and asking yourself — ”And then what?” — levels up your decision-making skill.

Jak přemýšlet o krizové komunikaci
www.izatlouk.cz
Když se řekne krize nebo problém, v mnohých lidech to rovnou vyvolá úzkost, nebo strach. Pokud ale podnikáte, vedete firmu nebo tým, můžete si být jisti, že se s nějakou vyhrocenou, krizovou nebo problémy tvořící situací potkáte. Je lepší být na ni připraven! Jak? Přečtěte si!

5 Tips for Writing Meaningful Thank-You Notes
hbr.org
Thank-you notes are a powerful professional tool for leaders. The author — a senior communications professional at Pfizer — shares her experiences learning about the power of thank-you notes from her high-powered mentor and seeing how it benefitted their business, professional relationships, and personal well-being. She also posits five principles of thank-you note-writing: Take time to reflect; thank those who are often forgotten; be specific; make it matter; and it’s never too late.

Overcome Your Fear of Giving Feedback
hbr.org
Managers often have preconceived notions that can act as a barrier to giving timely, helpful, and honest performance feedback. Three of the most common preconceived notions are: 1) the feedback conversation is going to be long and drawn out; 2) the feedback needs to be perfect; and 3) the feedback might be taken the wrong way. It’s understandable that you don’t want to upset your direct reports. Nevertheless, other people’s reactions and responses to feedback are largely out of your control. What is not is being clear about what you’re observing and requesting, naming the impact, focusing on strengths, developing actionable next steps, and delivering the feedback with care and curiosity.

When a Coworker Keeps Giving You Unsolicited Advice
hbr.org
Navigating unsolicited ideas, advice, or suggestions at work is a common scenario. Consider the colleague who jumps in with a barrage of “Have you considered…?” or “What about…?” questions during your carefully crafted presentation. Or how about when you request specific information and the responses you get back include unsolicited advice on aspects of your work you didn’t ask about? In this article, the author offers four strategies for how to set boundaries around unsolicited input with tact, respect, and assertiveness.

How To Drive Meetings
www.developing.dev
Driving meetings is a critical skill for growing to Senior (L5). It’s a baseline expectation to have team-level influence and lead projects of multiple engineers. It’s not taught anywhere, though. After driving hundreds of meetings, I’ve summarized what I learned so you can develop this skill faster.

Unblock Your Weekly Team Meetings
jurriaankamer.medium.com
Every day, meetings waste a lot of creativity, motivation, and energy. Most people hate them but accept this as a fact of life, saying, “Meetings are just awful, you know?” But it doesn’t have to be that way. Use this format to make your meetings effective and relevant.

A Self-Care Checklist for Leaders
hbr.org
Research has long shown the importance of self-care — yet many leaders still struggle to put self-care into practice in their own work lives. Before a leader can sustainably practice self-care, several important mindset shifts are necessary to ensure leaders set themselves up for success. This five-part checklist can help leaders make self-care a reality. Leaders are encouraged to personalize their plans and practice regularly for optimal health and effectiveness as leaders.

How to Create the Perfect Meeting Agenda
hbr.org
Agendas are an important first step in a successful meeting, but far too few leaders give them enough thought. In fact, research has found that a large percentage of agendas are simply recycled from meeting to meeting. So, what can you do to create agendas that inspire, target the issues that need to be resolved, and leave attendees satisfied with the time spent discussing them together?

The Secret to a Good Meeting? Preparation.
hbr.org
When we step into our first managerial roles, no one teaches us how to lead a great meeting — a critical skill for management. No one stresses the most important step: you must prepare. Set yourself up for success by learning how to master the pre-meeting. Focus on the desired objective(s) or purpose of your upcoming meeting.
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