The Hagakure

The Hagakure offers insights for tech leaders to navigate complexities in work life and personal growth. It emphasizes trust, compassion, embracing uncertainty, and systems thinking. The content spans from handling managerial challenges, personal development, to organizational culture, advocating for a blend of personal well-being with professional efficiency.

Leadership and Management Personal Development Organizational Culture Systems Thinking Trust and Compassion in Workplaces Efficiency and Innovation Hiring and Team Building Mental Health and Burnout Feedback and Communication Career Growth

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The Weekly Hagakure #21

0 implied HN points • 10 Sep 20
  1. Leadership is about recognizing the greatness in everyone and creating an environment for it to emerge.
  2. Pragmatism is a key competency in tech, focusing not just on developing software but enabling business goals.
  3. Documenting decisions with context is crucial, as decisions are meaningful only within the constraints they were made.

The Weekly Hagakure #20

0 implied HN points • 03 Sep 20
  1. Layoffs are emotionally charged for everyone involved, not just the ones being laid off.
  2. Showing kindness through actions is crucial when caring for those affected by layoffs.
  3. Leaving a challenging work environment due to layoffs can sometimes be a better outcome than staying.

The Weekly Hagakure #16

0 implied HN points • 06 Aug 20
  1. Career ladder is just the beginning, organizations need to support growth and behaviors
  2. Great employees quit due to leadership mistakes, take responsibility for growth
  3. Building happy and productive teams involves focusing on key areas like values and culture

The Weekly Hagakure #24

0 implied HN points • 01 Oct 20
  1. People who succeed worry about input, not outputs.
  2. Listening more than talking requires effort but is crucial.
  3. Creating clarity is essential for successful leadership and teamwork.

The Weekly Hagakure #22

0 implied HN points • 17 Sep 20
  1. Napoleon's definition of a military genius: staying calm when others are panicking.
  2. Transitioning to management is like starting a new career, not just a promotion.
  3. Leading senior engineers requires specific skills and understanding their experience.
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The Weekly Hagakure #10

0 implied HN points • 25 Jun 20
  1. Best relationships are peer relationships - if not learning or teaching from someone, they should not be above or below you.
  2. Running staff meetings is important: creates team unity, builds connective tissue, and provides a support group for everyone.
  3. Effective engineering management is a complex topic that requires systems thinking and understanding second- and third-degree consequences of actions.

The Weekly Hagakure #14

0 implied HN points • 23 Jul 20
  1. Feedback can help improve content by focusing on the main purpose.
  2. Collaboration with managers can lead to better outcomes than confrontation.
  3. Innovation and diversity are essential for growth and success in business.

The Weekly Hagakure #27

0 implied HN points • 22 Oct 20
  1. Self-care is crucial in maintaining well-being and preventing burnout.
  2. Managers should focus on coaching rather than just status updates to help their team improve.
  3. Clear and effective communication is essential in preventing organizational fatigue during times of change.