The hottest Feedback Substack posts right now

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You can't fire your boss

Midnight Manager • 4 HN points • 11 May 24
💼 Business Feedback
  1. If you're unhappy with your boss, you can either stay and try to make it work or leave for a new job.
  2. Consider setting specific goals for improvements with a deadline in order to decide if sticking around is worth it.
  3. Don't rely on the hope that your boss will be fired or leave - focus on what you can control to find happiness.

Feature Roundups on Typogram

wentin’s newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Feedback
  1. Typogram is introducing a new feature called Extra Icons for logo customization.
  2. Typogram has launched a Help Center with resources like tutorials and video guides.
  3. Users are encouraged to provide feedback and try out Typogram's Free Trial for logo design.

The Cost of Poor Performers

Build To Scale • 19 implied HN points • 21 Aug 23
💼 Business Feedback
  1. Quickly addressing poor performance is crucial for building a strong performance culture in a company.
  2. Identifying and managing poor performers is essential, especially in fast-growing organizations to maintain a high-performance environment.
  3. Giving clear feedback, setting expectations, and making decisions about poor performers promptly can lead to increased productivity and a stronger team.
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ChatGPT as a Straussian Writing Tool

Age of AI • 19 implied HN points • 27 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Feedback
  1. ChatGPT can help generate poetry from your notes, keeping your original ideas hidden.
  2. ChatGPT can assist in presenting different viewpoints in a dialogue to obscure your own stance.
  3. ChatGPT may not excel in generating original analogies, but it can be a useful brainstorming tool.

Can LLMs Improve Like AlphaZero?

Age of AI • 19 implied HN points • 06 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Feedback
  1. Human feedback is crucial for AI learning, but automatic methods are more scalable.
  2. AI companies are exploring ways for LLMs to determine text quality automatically.
  3. In specific domains like programming and math, LLMs could surpass human output by learning from feedback and evaluation.

I know why 'developers' job rejection emails hurt.

kelsey’s Substack • 6 HN points • 21 Mar 24
💼 Business Feedback
  1. Companies often send generic rejection emails to job candidates without offering detailed feedback, which frustrates engineers who are job hunting.
  2. Legal risk is often cited as a reason for not providing feedback, but in reality, offering honest technical feedback can actually reduce legal risks by showcasing transparent evaluation based on skills.
  3. Candidates may not always appreciate feedback, especially if it is not well-constructed. However, by making changes in how feedback is worded and emphasizing key areas, companies can turn feedback into a positive learning experience for candidates.

Office Hours

Story Club with George Saunders • 99 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
📚 Literature Feedback
  1. Editors have a tough job choosing what to publish based on personal taste.
  2. Rejections may not always provide clear or helpful feedback for writers.
  3. Writers should listen to their inner voice to improve their work, even after facing rejection.

Managing Developer Feedback Effectively | Atlassian’s Andrew Boyagi

Dev Interrupted • 14 implied HN points • 14 Jan 25
🕹 Technology Feedback
  1. Using surveys alone isn't enough for getting developer feedback. It's better to use data and metrics to understand their issues more clearly.
  2. Setting clear goals for improving developer experience can help align teams better and boost productivity. Everyone needs to be on the same page.
  3. Company culture plays a big role in connecting development efforts with business goals. A positive culture makes it easier for teams to work together effectively.

Hello World | #1

The Pole • 19 implied HN points • 28 Dec 22
🎭️ Culture Feedback
  1. Starting a newsletter to build connections over esoteric ideas and initiate dialogues with others.
  2. Launching a newsletter now for sustainability by prioritizing habit over perfection and focusing on delivering value to readers.
  3. As a reader, expect a mix of curated content organized into unique sections, seeking feedback to improve and make the newsletter engaging.

From Papercuts to Autopilot: The Future of Feedback

Kathy PM • 7 implied HN points • 24 Mar 25
🕹 Technology Feedback
  1. AI can help manage and interpret user feedback, making it easier to spot problems before users even notice. It could automatically suggest improvements while freeing up time for developers.
  2. There are several AI tools available now that can help teams organize customer feedback, summarize reports, and brainstorm ideas. These tools can make feedback easier to handle day-to-day.
  3. While AI will enhance the feedback process, human insight is still vital. People must interpret feedback in context and find creative solutions that AI alone cannot provide.

Questions Your Audience is Asking

DruGroup • 39 implied HN points • 20 Jan 22
🚌 Education Feedback
  1. Your audience wants to know if they should care about what you say. Connecting with them emotionally can help keep their interest.
  2. People in the audience are looking for new information. Make sure to share ideas that feel fresh and interesting to keep them engaged.
  3. Your audience is curious if they can interact or contribute during your talk. Encouraging participation helps make your message feel more personal and relevant.

Feedback

Fish Food for Thought • 6 implied HN points • 26 Feb 25
💼 Business Feedback
  1. Feedback can be hard to give and receive, but it’s important for growth. Creating trust and a safe environment helps people be open to it.
  2. When receiving feedback, remember to own your part in it, whether it's accurate or not. Acknowledging feedback shows you are willing to improve.
  3. Instead of yearly reviews, having ongoing, real-time feedback helps people grow faster. This new approach can lead to better performance and stronger teams.

Stop serving the compliment sandwich

Granted • 3 HN points • 17 Jan 24
💼 Business Feedback
  1. Criticism between praise isn't effective - it can seem insincere and shift focus away from the important feedback
  2. Starting with why you're giving feedback and making it a dialogue boosts receptiveness to criticism
  3. Being transparent and genuine in feedback is more impactful than using manipulative techniques like the compliment sandwich

TWH#57: Why Candor is Hard

The Hagakure • 35 implied HN points • 04 May 23
💼 Business Feedback
  1. Feedback is crucial for change and should be given honestly.
  2. Candor is challenging due to fear of conflict, desire to be liked, and lack of incentives.
  3. Candor should be reframed as a positive way for growth and improvement.

Repairing the sales <> marketing relationship

Mehdeeka • 3 implied HN points • 28 May 25
💼 Business Feedback
  1. Sales and marketing need to work better together. Just being friends isn't enough; they should share feedback and support each other more.
  2. Pick one salesperson to collaborate with and understand their needs. This focused approach helps build a strong working relationship.
  3. Always acknowledge feedback from the sales team. When they see their suggestions used, they'll feel more invested and likely to collaborate in the future.

What Predicts Software Developers’ Productivity?

Engineering Enablement • 23 implied HN points • 22 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Feedback
  1. Factors like job enthusiasm, peer support for new ideas, and useful feedback strongly correlate with developer productivity.
  2. Non-technical factors like job satisfaction are crucial for productivity, while technical factors can vary among companies.
  3. Improving job enthusiasm, supporting new ideas, and providing feedback can enhance developer productivity.

Editing, or the lack thereof

Notes from a Small Press • 23 implied HN points • 05 Jun 23
📚 Literature Feedback
  1. Book editors have different styles and expectations based on the type of publishing they work in.
  2. Authors should not expect book editors to provide feedback as they write the book.
  3. Generalizing editors in the publishing industry is unwise; editors have varied roles and approaches.

You've got one hour

Just Enough to Get Me in Trouble • 20 implied HN points • 13 May 23
🎭️ Culture Feedback
  1. You never know how your work will be received by others, so focus on the creative process rather than the outcome.
  2. Embrace the freedom of creating without worrying about pleasing your audience.
  3. Consider spending more time on the quality and truth of your work rather than creating content solely for engagement.

Guide: Cultivating trust in your developer ecosystem (Part 2) 

Developer GTM – by Calyx Consulting • 19 implied HN points • 15 Apr 21
🕹 Technology Feedback
  1. Cultivating trust in a developer ecosystem involves providing access to knowledge, people, and relationships.
  2. Important strategies include public roadmap sharing, clear communication of updates, and offering early access to new features.
  3. Building face-to-face relationships through developer advisory boards, office hours, and helping developers get usage is crucial for long-term trust.

The Hagakure #67: Sunday Round-Up

The Hagakure • 13 implied HN points • 03 Sep 23
💼 Business Feedback
  1. Make friends with your inner critic to push past perfectionism in writing.
  2. Effective leadership involves regular communication to drive clarity and unity within a team.
  3. Prioritize giving honest feedback to improve relationships and team dynamics, even if it's uncomfortable.

Shipt: Moving from startup to mature product organization

Behind the Product • 1 HN point • 13 Feb 24
💼 Business Feedback
  1. The shift from project-led to product-led culture is important for growth and longevity.
  2. Structuring a product and tech organization around market segments and operational functions is crucial for a multi-sided marketplace like Shipt.
  3. Emphasizing outcome-focused and metrics-driven problem-solving, and actively seeking and incorporating customer feedback are key priorities for Shipt's product organization.

Learnings Re: Marketing

As beautiful as it seems • 2 HN points • 07 Jun 23
💼 Business Feedback
  1. Marketing your own creation can be fun, challenging, and rewarding, requiring creativity and courage.
  2. Effective marketing strategies include building in public, unique marketing stunts, guerrilla marketing, and personal PR efforts.
  3. Key learnings include the importance of reviews, the value of experimentation, and the significance of seeking help and support from others.

The Sunday Selects

Path Nine • 12 implied HN points • 26 Jun 23
💼 Business Feedback
  1. Find ways to do less, not more.
  2. Manage your emotional attachment when building things.
  3. Seek objective feedback and treat everything as an experiment.

Here's What Matters: Social Feedback Loop, Gen-Z Delulu Trend & AI DJ for Businesses

The Social Juice • 9 implied HN points • 06 Sep 23
💼 Business Feedback
  1. Having a strong social media feedback loop is crucial for businesses to engage with their audience effectively.
  2. Utilizing AI tools like an AI DJ can help in curating personalized content for users, improving user experience.
  3. Being scrappy and resourceful, even if working solo, can help in gathering consumer insights and enhancing content quality.

Great managers are made, not born

Technicality • 1 HN point • 15 Mar 23
💼 Business Feedback
  1. Great managers build trust by being vulnerable and prepared for 1:1s
  2. Great managers give feedback that inspires change, sets clear expectations, and is specific
  3. Great managers run effective meetings with clear outcomes and focus on decision-making, sharing information, providing feedback, generating ideas, and strengthening relationships