Seth’s Substack Engineering leadership, software, startups, and whatever else sparks me to write something down.
Don’t bring me problems, bring me solutions 98 implied HN points • 13 Mar 23 💼 Business Management Leadership Problem Solving Teamwork Communication Refocus 'bring solutions' as 'engage with problems before communicating'. Stop spreading management-speak memes and unpack expectations for clear communication. Encourage understanding of problems to build problem-solving capabilities in teams.
Timezone Tricks 58 implied HN points • 21 Apr 23 💼 Business Remote work Time management Communication Team Collaboration Focus on overlap time for remote teams, not just the timezone difference. Actively manage how you utilize the limited overlap time for meetings and team activities. Use recap messages and short recorded videos to enhance communication and collaboration across different time zones.
Steps to Strategy 58 implied HN points • 03 Apr 23 💼 Business Leadership Strategy Planning Organization Management Make time for big picture thinking and strategy in your leadership role. Remember to prioritize self-care to be more effective in your strategic work. Consider specific prompts like wish lists and worry lists to guide your strategic planning.
Managing overwhelm 39 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23 🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-care Stress management When feeling overwhelmed, write down your feelings and thoughts to gain perspective and control. Create a list of all tasks and problems to better organize and manage them effectively. Engage in a distracting activity like exercise to shift your mindset and possibly gain clarity on the overwhelming situation.
Telling Stories 19 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23 💼 Business Leadership Communication Vision Conflict resolution As a leader, your job is to communicate the company's vision effectively by telling a compelling story. In times of uncertainty, maintain the stability of your vision by staying calm, acknowledging doubts, and focusing on the next milestones. To strengthen your belief in the vision, explore your doubts, borrow belief from others, and be willing to reassess and find a new story if necessary.
Can you build delighters? 19 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23 🕹 Technology Software Design User Research UX Design Delightful software is not just useful, but loved by passionate fans. Delighters in software can be intentional features that bring convenience or surprise. Achieving higher-order delight in software is like appreciating a work of art, requiring dedication and craftsmanship.
Doing less with less 3 HN points • 01 May 23 💼 Business Strategy Economy Team Management Efficiency During economic downturns, many companies adopt a 'do more with less' strategy by reducing costs and staff. A 'do more with less' approach can buy time and drive efficiency, but it may lead to hidden risks and instability. Consider a 'less with less' strategy of narrowing focus and cutting scope to continue innovating with a concentrated effort.
Coming soon 0 implied HN points • 17 Feb 23 🎙 Podcasts Announcement Seth Falcon is launching their Substack soon. The Substack link is sethfalcon.substack.com. Share the post to spread the news.