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4 Things No One Tells You About Coding Interviews (and how you can improve today)

Brain Bytes • 0 implied HN points • 22 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Communication
  1. Studying data structures and algorithms is only one part of preparing for coding interviews; other essential aspects include communication skills, cultural fit, problem-solving ability, system design, and architecture.
  2. Technical interviews are not just about being technical but also about being a human who can solve technical problems; human skills like communication and cultural fit are crucial in interviews.
  3. Having strong communication skills, fitting into the company's culture, showcasing problem-solving abilities specifically in data structures and algorithms, and possessing knowledge in system design and architecture are key to excelling in coding interviews.

50 Career Mistakes in Software Development

Brain Bytes • 0 implied HN points • 15 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Communication
  1. Stay updated with the latest technologies and programming languages to progress in software development.
  2. Writing clean, well-documented code is key to preventing confusion, bugs, and wasted time.
  3. Effective communication, problem-solving skills, and collaborating with others are crucial in software development.

How to Drive Meaningful Change - Crafting your proposal

Joseph Gefroh • 0 implied HN points • 03 Mar 24
💼 Business Communication
  1. When driving meaningful change, it's crucial to formulate your idea and gain approval from various stakeholders within an organization.
  2. Thorough research is essential before proposing any idea to ensure credibility and avoid unknown unknowns that might lead to rejection.
  3. Crafting a compelling narrative is just as important as presenting facts; having a structured story helps decision-makers understand the problem, solution, and value of the proposal.

Product Management Skills - Know how to synthesize

Joseph Gefroh • 0 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
💼 Business Communication
  1. Product managers must know how to synthesize information for effective communication and alignment.
  2. Adding structure to your narrative, such as Problem-Solution-Value or Situation-Action-Result, can enhance the clarity of your communication.
  3. Synthesizing various sources of information is important for product managers to construct a cohesive storyline and convey a clear message.
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On communication - How to communicate effectively as a leader

Joseph Gefroh • 0 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
💼 Business Communication
  1. Communication is key for effective leadership. Many leaders fail due to poor communication.
  2. Repeat your messages consistently to avoid misinterpretations. Use multiple mediums and be precise to ensure clarity.
  3. Don't shy away from delivering bad news. Avoid the sandwich technique for feedback. Break down communication barriers to foster open and honest communication.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Certo Modo • 0 implied HN points • 16 Jun 23
💼 Business Communication
  1. Valuable work in tech is often a collaborative effort involving different teams and perspectives.
  2. To foster cross-functional collaboration, communicate the big picture clearly through mechanisms like RFCs and understand and align with the incentives of others.
  3. Breaking down silos, enabling effective communication, and celebrating contributions are key to successful collaboration between diverse teams.

The Proposal: Will you Red Team Me?

Locks and Leaks • 0 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
💼 Business Communication
  1. The Red Team Proposal is crucial for gaining buy-in, being prepared, and protecting against potential issues during assessments.
  2. Including legal safeguards and seeking approvals help in showcasing professionalism and increasing the likelihood of approval from leadership.
  3. A well-prepared Red Team Proposal should contain components like introduction, prioritization, context, intelligence & analysis, timeline, TTPs, safety plan, and more, making it a vital document for a successful red team operation.

Physics-informed Quantum Communication Networks: A Vision Towards the Quantum Internet.

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 13 Jan 23
🔬 Science Communication
  1. The webinar focuses on quantum communication networks with an emphasis on physical implementation and the vision of a Quantum Internet.
  2. Interested individuals can register for the webinar using the provided link to learn more about the exciting developments in quantum technology.
  3. Participants are encouraged to share the webinar details with their networks to create an interactive session with a wide audience.

Following up on the BambooHR virtual conference

Granted • 0 implied HN points • 22 Dec 18
💼 Business Communication
  1. Listening to a book doesn't have the same impact as reading it for better understanding.
  2. When speaking truth to power, showcasing goodwill and organizational investment can help get your point across effectively.
  3. Drawing something instead of just writing it down can significantly improve memory retention.

GRANTED: The value of forgetting and the future of work

Granted • 0 implied HN points • 05 Aug 17
🚌 Education Communication
  1. When communicating something important, consider what emotions you want your audience to feel to effectively persuade them.
  2. Forgetting can be beneficial as it leads to relearning, which improves retrieval, emphasizing the value of memory lapses.
  3. Emotional work skills like care and compassion are increasingly vital for the future of work, highlighting the significance of human connection in the workplace.

GRANTED: February 2015 edition

Granted • 0 implied HN points • 07 Feb 15
🚌 Education Communication
  1. Being less judgmental can lead to happiness, empowerment, and being more helpful.
  2. For intelligent team dynamics, focus on equal participation, emotional awareness, and a diverse composition.
  3. Encouraging unstructured play may foster creativity in children more effectively than organized sports.

A meeting that could have been automated

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 20 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Communication
  1. Meetings can be productive but come with costs like time and dissatisfaction. Despite this, they are essential for organizations to align and move forward.
  2. AI is being used to automate communication tasks like summarizing documents or transcribing meetings. This can save time and make processes more efficient.
  3. The idea of using AI chatbots to attend meetings on behalf of individuals is a creative automation solution. It could potentially revolutionize the way meetings are conducted, making them more efficient and less time-consuming.

Economists "versus" epidemiologists

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 25 Nov 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Communication
  1. Economists and epidemiologists have distinct biases, with the former focused on persuasive economic arguments while the latter often struggles to convince people to act on health advice.
  2. Epidemiologists tend to highlight worst-case scenarios to persuade action, which can sometimes lead to mistrust in projections and slower government responses.
  3. The tools of persuasion differ between economists and epidemiologists, with economists relying on data while epidemiologists are still evolving their policy-making approaches.

Will work from home stick?

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 11 Nov 20
💼 Business Communication
  1. About 20% of workdays are expected to be done from home after the pandemic, compared to only 5% before.
  2. The time saved from commuting is not entirely wasted, as it can benefit both employees and employers.
  3. Stigma around working from home is decreasing, which can lead to better outcomes for women in the workplace.

Book excerpt: Telling the Truth

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 09 Nov 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Communication
  1. Public officials should be clear and truthful in their messaging to the public to build and maintain trust.
  2. Persuasion is key in encouraging people to take necessary actions, like wearing masks, especially when the public may be reluctant.
  3. In the absence of trusted information sources, misinformation can spread like a virus, impacting public health decisions and outcomes.

Why Facebook Messenger is a big deal for customer service

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 06 May 16
🕹 Technology Communication
  1. Facebook Messenger has been turned into a platform for customer service, allowing companies to use bots to chat with users, showing how small changes can have a big impact.
  2. The efficiency of Messenger for customer service is highlighted by its quick, familiar, and continuous interactions, bridging the gap between customers and companies.
  3. Using a messaging app like Messenger provides quick and convenient communication, with the potential to scale interactions efficiently and pave the way for AI integration in customer service.

The Apple Watch is best with close ones

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jun 15
🕹 Technology Communication
  1. The Apple Watch brings you closer to your loved ones by enabling easy communication and thoughtful gestures.
  2. Having an Apple Watch for both you and your spouse enhances the experience and strengthens the connection.
  3. The device reduces the urge to constantly check your phone for other notifications, placing emphasis on meaningful interactions with those closest to you.

it's a microbial world

the rohn report • 0 implied HN points • 05 Feb 21
🔬 Science Communication
  1. Microbes have been ruling the Earth for billions of years, long before humans appeared.
  2. Our own human cells have ancient bacteria inside them, which are part of us.
  3. Microbes play crucial roles in our gut, immune system, and even communication technology.

🎓 Get more productivity, fewer distractions from Slack; Reduce tech debt by automating dependency updates

Become a Senior Engineer • 0 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Communication
  1. Improve communication on Slack by using channels, threads, private channels, and useful integrations to keep discussions organized and effective.
  2. Minimize distractions on Slack by adjusting notifications, turning on Do Not Disturb mode, and unsubscribing from noisy threads to focus on your work.
  3. Automating dependency updates can save time, reduce security risks, and improve efficiency for engineers by automating the process of tracking and updating project dependencies.

Join our new subscriber chat!

Become a Senior Engineer • 0 implied HN points • 28 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Communication
  1. Join the subscriber chat on the Substack app to engage in exclusive conversations with the author and other subscribers.
  2. Download the Substack app on iOS or Android to access the chat feature and receive push notifications for real-time discussions.
  3. Once in the app, tap the chat icon and start interacting with the community - it's a great way to stay connected and be part of ongoing conversations.

#2: Should you be in this meeting?

Become a Senior Engineer • 0 implied HN points • 27 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Communication
  1. Meetings can be time-consuming, impacting an engineer's core work. Attend only the valuable ones to maximize time and productivity.
  2. Make sure your presence in a meeting is worthwhile by aiming to learn something, teach something, or make a decision.
  3. It's okay to decline a meeting if it doesn't align with your priorities or if you don't see its value. Don't attend out of obligation.

A call for Pro: Callbell

AnyCable Broadcasts • 0 implied HN points • 03 Aug 21
🕹 Technology Communication
  1. Callbell reduced the number of dyno instances needed on Heroku by half when they switched to AnyCable Pro.
  2. AnyCable Pro provides support for binary communication protocols, beneficial for features in binary formats, which is a key advantage for the Callbell team.
  3. Any Rails app needing real-time WebSocket updates, like messaging or customer support tools, can benefit from AnyCable's scalability while remaining in a familiar environment.

How do Politicians remember everyone?

Recontact • 0 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Communication
  1. Politicians need strong interpersonal skills to build public trust, understand constituent needs, and communicate effectively.
  2. CRM systems are essential for politicians to manage data, personalize communication, improve campaign efficiency, and track engagement.
  3. Politicians use CRMs uniquely by segmenting voters, integrating with social media, ensuring compliance, and managing large-scale operations.

Beyond the Daily Grind

PeopleStorming • 0 implied HN points • 19 Mar 24
💼 Business Communication
  1. Motivation is complex and varies per individual, beyond just team hangouts or perks, leaders need to help people connect to the organization's purpose.
  2. Clarifying the organization's mission is just the start, a strong team motivation journey includes understanding, buy-in, and impact.
  3. To address demotivating factors, teams can pinpoint frustrations, collaborate on solutions, and continuously experiment and improve.

A Tool For Getting Clearer Expectations 🏆

PeopleStorming • 0 implied HN points • 12 Apr 22
💼 Business Communication
  1. Unhealthy workplace conflict often stems from mismatched expectations.
  2. Teams should be intentional about establishing shared expectations through activities like team chartering.
  3. Using an expectations scale of deficient work, adequate work, and great work can help clarify commitments and prevent misunderstandings.

Candor Is "Inviting People To The Party" 🎉

PeopleStorming • 0 implied HN points • 31 Jan 22
💼 Business Communication
  1. Candor involves showing respect by inviting people to a real, inclusive 'party' of honesty and openness.
  2. Embracing candor means giving up the false sense of security derived from controlling information flow and being open despite fear.
  3. Asking challenging and uncomfortable questions is a crucial aspect of candor that drives meaningful discussions and problem-solving.

The Truth Is Out There 👽

PeopleStorming • 0 implied HN points • 09 Aug 21
💼 Business Communication
  1. Organizations are defined by the conversations they can and can't have - communication is key.
  2. Constructive workplaces emphasize shared challenges, transparency, direct feedback, blameless retrospectives, and stating the obvious - these principles promote a culture of openness and growth.
  3. Avoiding conflict can lead to more conflict - addressing issues directly is crucial for progress and change.

Ted Lasso Returns To Teach Us About Leadership! ⚽️

PeopleStorming • 0 implied HN points • 28 Jun 21
🎭️ Culture Communication
  1. Ted Lasso is a TV show that focuses on relationships, personal struggle, teamwork, career choices, and communication more than just football.
  2. Ted, a character in the show, exemplifies great leadership qualities despite not having expertise in football, showcasing the importance of diverse skills and behaviors in leadership.
  3. The show is a great source of leadership inspiration, with 10 principles believed to be embodied by Ted, making it enjoyable and insightful for viewers.

Let's Sync On Async Meetings 🤝

PeopleStorming • 0 implied HN points • 18 May 21
🕹 Technology Communication
  1. Acape.la is a new async meetings tool that allows participants to contribute at their convenience using various forms of messaging.
  2. Having control over when and how you participate in conversations leads to increased productivity, like carving out uninterrupted time for deep work.
  3. Embracing asynchronous communication for meetings challenges traditional approaches and prompts consideration of other collaboration tools like email and chat for more efficient communication.

Avoid The Ruts - Smack Your Buts! 🤨

PeopleStorming • 0 implied HN points • 16 Mar 21
💼 Business Communication
  1. Consider replacing 'but' with 'and' in your communication to avoid negating previous statements and criticism.
  2. The word 'but' can unintentionally shift the focus of your message from positive to negative.
  3. Being mindful of how you use 'but' can help you contribute more positively to conversations and avoid unnecessary criticism.

Facilitation Q&A

PeopleStorming • 0 implied HN points • 20 Oct 20
🚌 Education Communication
  1. Facilitation Week is a time for facilitators to celebrate and promote their craft worldwide.
  2. When dealing with quiet individuals in meetings, it's important to consider their value in listening, the source of their fear, and if there are tools to help them feel safer.
  3. Changing old school meeting cultures of large meetings and decisions by committee requires resetting the culture to one of clear accountability, having well-paced meetings with accountable facilitators, and clearly assigning decision accountability before discussions.