The Weasel Speaks

The Weasel Speaks Substack covers a diverse range of topics centered around workplace dynamics, leadership, personal development, productivity, and embracing change within professional settings. It combines insights into agile methodologies, employee engagement, remote work, and continuous learning through reflections, theoretical models, and practical advice for both leaders and team members.

Workplace Dynamics Leadership and Management Personal Development Productivity Strategies Embracing Change Agile Methodologies Employee Engagement Remote Work Management Continuous Learning Professional Growth

The hottest Substack posts of The Weasel Speaks

And their main takeaways

Puzzles?

137 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
💼 Business Management Teams Productivity Communication Human behavior
  1. Solving puzzles is like writing software, involves pattern matching and learning from failure.
  2. Managing teams involves debugging interpersonal relationships and motivating behaviors.
  3. Understanding human behavior in the workplace is crucial for managing and creating effective teams.

Far From Me

117 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
💼 Business Remote work Meetings Collaboration
  1. Remote work changes the nature of work and priorities, leading to valuable outcomes.
  2. The pandemic shifted organizations to remote work, increasing productivity with location-neutral setups.
  3. Managing remote teams requires different strategies and a focus on communication and collaboration.
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So it goes...

117 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Software Development Testing Innovation Agile Quality Assurance
  1. Change can be slow in software teams when it comes to the need for dedicated testers.
  2. Different organizations have varying approaches to testing, from having no dedicated testers to having very few or many testers.
  3. Consider the context when evaluating statements that you disagree with, as what may not work in one context could work in another.

The Story of Us

137 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23
💼 Business Self-Improvement Psychology Management Leadership Productivity
  1. Understanding your own strengths can be more beneficial than relying on personality assessments like MBTI.
  2. The Working Genius model by Patrick Lencioni highlights the importance of focusing on your strengths and collaborating with others.
  3. Identifying your working genius areas and frustrations can guide you on how to approach projects effectively and work with a team.

Ours

137 implied HN points • 07 May 23
💼 Business Management Leadership Delegation Teamwork Growth
  1. Delegating more than is comfortable is critical in leadership roles.
  2. Leaders should avoid the traps of 'I can do it better' mentality or helicopter management.
  3. Embrace ruthless delegation as a way to help your team grow and succeed.

Out of the Woods

117 implied HN points • 20 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Hiking Planning Purpose Self-Improvement Exercise
  1. Sometimes, not planning can work out well if you have experience and know what you're doing.
  2. The 'why' of your actions is important for achieving results, even if the 'how' can vary.
  3. Having different levels of planning, from extensive to in-the-moment, is essential for successful team leadership.

Timeless

98 implied HN points • 18 Jun 23
💼 Business Communication Outcomes Efficiency Meetings Productivity
  1. Meetings should focus on communication needs like information sharing, questions, and discussions.
  2. Prioritize outcomes over rigid agendas for more effective meetings.
  3. Evaluate the necessity of meetings by questioning the clarity of outcomes and preparation, ensuring they are truly beneficial.

Dizzy

117 implied HN points • 19 Mar 23
💼 Business Career growth Reflection Self-Improvement
  1. Reflection is key to assessing growth and progress in both personal and professional life.
  2. Regular self-reflection can help differentiate exceptional professionals from mediocre ones.
  3. Taking intentional time to reflect can lead to learning, improvement, and a better understanding of one's trajectory.

Fearless

98 implied HN points • 25 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Education Growth mindset
  1. Always challenge yourself with steep learning curves for growth
  2. Feeling like an impostor is common, but push through it by embracing learning challenges
  3. Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable is key to success and continuous learning

Blank Space

1 HN point • 11 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Books Podcasts Reading Leadership Feedback
  1. Discovering new books can come from authors you like, blogs, podcasts, and even random internet reviews.
  2. Reading a moderate amount can lead to impactful takeaways from a few select books that might make it to your re-read list.
  3. Having a 'short list' of impactful books as go-to references can provide valuable insights and reminders for personal and professional growth.