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Nhật ký trong nhà: nước Mỹ

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 02 Apr 20
🌍 World Politics Leadership
  1. The situation in the US regarding COVID-19 is becoming increasingly dire, with measures like staying at home until the end of April being implemented.
  2. Different states in the US are handling the crisis differently, with California acting quickly in comparison to New York where compliance with staying at home orders is proving challenging.
  3. Despite varying responses, the outcome of the current crisis in the US may not be solely due to President Trump's actions, but rather in spite of them.

Nhật ký cờ mờ 4.0

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 22 Aug 18
🌍 World Politics Leadership
  1. Consider attending events even if unsure of their value, as they may lead to unexpected insights or experiences.
  2. Maintain a flexible attitude towards engagements with government officials, recognizing their limitations and potential insights.
  3. Networking and seizing opportunities for communication with leaders can offer unique insights and chances for collaboration.

[Scholarship] Women Techmakers Scholars Program

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 17 May 17
🚌 Education Leadership
  1. Women Techmakers Scholars Program offers cash awards to selected female undergraduate and graduate students based on diversity impact, leadership, and academic background.
  2. Scholarship recipients get a chance to attend the Women Techmakers Scholars' Retreat at Google's Asia Pacific offices for networking and workshops.
  3. The application deadline for the Women Techmakers Scholars Program is May 22, 2017.

Lãnh đạo vs hoa hậu

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 28 Aug 16
🎭️ Culture Leadership
  1. Short-term solution: Crown beauty pageants as leaders. Beauty queens are talented, fluent in English, and adored by the nation, making them suitable leaders.
  2. Long-term solution: Crown leaders as beauty queens. Our leaders possess qualities similar to beauty queens, so why not have them compete in beauty pageants?
  3. Proposed future competitions: Consider organizing secretary competitions, showcasing individuals from various sectors and backgrounds to represent the nation's diversity.
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The world is NOT flat

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 07 Jan 08
🌍 World Politics Leadership
  1. The world is not flat, despite popular beliefs and books like 'The World Is Flat'. In reality, there is growing inequality and a large gap between the rich and the poor.
  2. Globalization isn't as pervasive as some claim. Local connections still dominate most phone calls, web traffic, and investments, revealing the limitations of a truly flat world.
  3. Even within countries like Vietnam, disparities exist, with individuals from different regions facing varying opportunities. The benefits of globalization may not reach those most in need, such as the impoverished.

Welcome to Valley Diaries: Tech, Leadership, and Life

sumitha • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jun 24
🕹 Technology Leadership
  1. The author shares experiences from their tech, leadership, and life journey in the Valley and top companies.
  2. The newsletter will cover various topics in engineering and leadership, along with personal interests like fitness, showcasing a blend of work and life.
  3. The author aims to stay authentic by sharing both positive and negative experiences, while encouraging kind feedback.

Plant Trees Before You Need the Shade

realkinetic • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jan 18
💼 Business Leadership
  1. Companies go through different phases like seed, startup, growth, and maturity where culture and capabilities play vital roles.
  2. Culture is the invisible force that guides your organization while capabilities stem from resources, processes, and values.
  3. Success in organizations transitions from being resource-driven to process and value-driven over time, and adapting processes to new challenges is key for sustained growth.

Trust, Uncertainty, and Being a Great Manager

realkinetic • 0 implied HN points • 20 Nov 17
💼 Business Leadership
  1. Being a manager requires finding the right balance of involvement - too much or too little can lead to different issues.
  2. Learning how to trust, empower, and support employees helps manage uncertainty and improve awareness.
  3. Common management tendencies like micromanagement, absenteeism, and conflict aversion can negatively impact teams, while great leaders build trust, empower their teams, and deliver results.

📚 Book club: Domain Modeling Made Functional

🔮 Crafting Tech Teams • 0 implied HN points • 21 May 24
🕹 Technology Leadership
  1. The book 'Domain Modeling Made Functional' is highly recommended for its unique approach that discusses implementation without overwhelming object-oriented patterns.
  2. The book club offers a structured environment with calls, accountability groups, and networking opportunities to support learning and growth.
  3. Tips for optimizing your reading process include speed reading techniques to save time, amplify knowledge, boost confidence, improve focus, and absorb key insights for applying changes effectively.

Have your stakeholders estimate with you

🔮 Crafting Tech Teams • 0 implied HN points • 28 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Leadership
  1. Having stakeholders collaborate in the estimation process can lead to successful outcomes in software development projects.
  2. Involving stakeholders in the estimation process can help enhance collaboration and streamline the overall project.
  3. Encouraging stakeholders to estimate alongside you as a software leader can make a significant difference in project success.

Psychological Safety Provides Transparency and Productivity

🔮 Crafting Tech Teams • 0 implied HN points • 22 Jul 23
💼 Business Leadership
  1. Transparency and openness are important values, but they alone may not encourage team members to communicate openly during tough situations.
  2. Hesitation and playing it safe can lead to a psychologically unsafe environment, impacting team dynamics negatively.
  3. The overall environment is crucial, as it consistently influences team behavior more than individual willpower.

Product Owners Respond to Teams Practising DDD

🔮 Crafting Tech Teams • 0 implied HN points • 27 May 23
💼 Business Leadership
  1. Understanding the role of Product Owners in teams is crucial - are they strategic or tactical?
  2. Different Product Owners serve different functions, such as being Individual Contributors or taking on more strategic roles.
  3. Teams can get stuck if they don't grasp the type of Product Owner they are working with and the responsibilities that come with it.

From Pain in the Ass to People Leader

Notes in the Margins • 0 implied HN points • 27 Jun 24
💼 Business Leadership
  1. Leadership skills can be learned and grown over time with self-reflection, learning, and caring for others.
  2. Transitioning from being a difficult manager to a people leader requires personal growth, understanding team dynamics, and a passion for supporting others.
  3. Building high-performing teams and loving humans can become a powerful ability and source of joy in a leadership role.

Notes from the Week - Week 30

Notes in the Margins • 0 implied HN points • 31 Jul 23
💼 Business Leadership
  1. Be honest about your character flaws instead of giving rehearsed answers in interviews
  2. Challenge companies that claim to support diversity but fail to truly prioritize it in board positions
  3. Setting and enforcing boundaries is important when dealing with mansplaining and disrespectful behavior

Notes from the Week

Notes in the Margins • 0 implied HN points • 10 Jun 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Leadership
  1. Clients are feeling tired and stuck, a common theme for the week
  2. Spring fever is hitting late this year, causing restlessness in work environments; leaders face challenges in keeping teams engaged
  3. Encouragement to dream big as we reflect on the year's progress and move into the second half

Notes in the Margins

Notes in the Margins • 0 implied HN points • 01 Aug 20
🎨 Art & Illustration Leadership
  1. Notes in the Margins newsletter covers topics like books, leadership, and product development.
  2. Leah Farmer's newsletter offers musings on reading, startup culture, product development, travel, and Berlin life.
  3. Readers can join Leah Farmer on her newsletter journey and share feedback.

Transparency

Tribal Knowledge • 0 implied HN points • 25 Apr 22
💼 Business Leadership
  1. Transparency is essential in business and life to show the reality behind successes and encourage honesty.
  2. Promoting transparency involves celebrating behind-the-scenes efforts and debunking the 'get rich quick' mindset.
  3. In teamwork, transparency about skills and expectations is crucial, while leadership should provide clear business outlooks for better decision-making.

A good boss is the hardest to find

Stateless Machine • 0 implied HN points • 11 Jul 24
💼 Business Leadership
  1. Having a good boss is harder than having good coworkers because you usually only have one boss. With colleagues, you can mix and match different relationships, but there’s less room to do that with your boss.
  2. Relationships with peers often feel like a trade-off. You help each other out, creating a sense of teamwork, while the boss-employee relationship can lack that mutual support.
  3. A boss may not have strong incentives to be a great leader. They prioritize their own goals, which may not align with making you happy, so it can be tough to expect them to act like a supportive figure.

A tool to gauge the effectiveness of your succession planning

Ruben Ugarte's Growth Needle™ • 0 implied HN points • 02 Jul 24
💼 Business Leadership
  1. You need a clear way to check if your team is ready to lead when you're gone. It’s not enough to guess; you want to feel confident in their abilities.
  2. Taking sabbaticals is a smart move for leaders. It lets your team show what they can do without you, which helps you plan for the future.
  3. When planning a sabbatical, set up tasks for both your team and yourself. Preparing them well will help you see how ready they are when you step away.

I have big news to share about the Growth Needle™

Ruben Ugarte's Growth Needle™ • 0 implied HN points • 27 May 24
💼 Business Leadership
  1. The Growth Needle is introducing paid subscriptions for readers, offering monthly and annual options. Everyone can still access content for free, and the support is appreciated.
  2. The community aims to help strategists learn how to create effective strategies for their organizations. Members include business leaders and strategists who want to improve their skills.
  3. New features will include a Friday thread, podcast episodes, and more insights to enhance the learning experience. This means more content and opportunities to apply what you learn.

How to find time to move your strategy forward

Ruben Ugarte's Growth Needle™ • 0 implied HN points • 14 May 24
💼 Business Leadership
  1. Strategic thinking is often hard to achieve because many workplaces are busy with constant meetings and emails. This chaotic environment makes it tough for leaders to focus on big-picture ideas.
  2. Switching between tasks is fine for small work, but it hurts strategic thinking. Leaders should find ways to limit distractions when tackling important strategies.
  3. To regain control over their time, leaders can try setting office hours, blocking specific times for appointments, reducing their priorities, and changing where they do their strategic work.

What are your decision-making rules?

Ruben Ugarte's Growth Needle™ • 0 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
💼 Business Leadership
  1. Focusing on customers is key for making good decisions. When you think about what the customers want, it helps guide your choices.
  2. Long-term goals should come before short-term profits. Investing for the future can create more success than chasing quick wins.
  3. Measuring the impact of your choices is important. Knowing what works and what doesn’t helps you improve your decision-making.

Uncovering more strategic insights

Ruben Ugarte's Growth Needle™ • 0 implied HN points • 24 Oct 23
💼 Business Leadership
  1. Good strategic insights can really change the way an organization plans for the future. Even a few strong ideas can shift everything.
  2. It's important to know where and how to find these insights. Look for inspiration in various places and from different people.
  3. Collecting insights can be a process. Think about how to gather and analyze information that can inform your strategy effectively.

Reflecting on International Women's Day

QUALITY BOSS • 0 implied HN points • 09 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Leadership
  1. Many times, companies and people celebrate International Women's Day with gestures that feel empty, like giving flowers. These actions don't help women reach equality or gain visibility in their careers.
  2. This year, the focus is on the 'Lift as We Climb' idea, which means helping each other grow and succeed. Offering coaching or mentoring can be a powerful way to support other women.
  3. Impostor syndrome can make you doubt your value, but everyone has unique contributions to make. Helping others transform their lives through coaching and mentoring is an important and rewarding pursuit.

Three Things to Change Exercise: A Different Kind of Retrospective

QUALITY BOSS • 0 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
💼 Business Leadership
  1. Encourage your team to suggest three changes they want to see. This helps everyone share their ideas on what could improve the team's work environment.
  2. Once you gather suggestions, look for common themes and discuss them as a group. This makes it easier to find important issues to focus on.
  3. After identifying top changes, involve the team in brainstorming ways to implement them. Working together on solutions strengthens teamwork and leads to better outcomes.

Deciding What to Work On

QUALITY BOSS • 0 implied HN points • 20 Nov 23
💼 Business Leadership
  1. The Eisenhower Matrix helps prioritize tasks by looking at both urgency and importance. This way, you'll focus on what really matters instead of just what's urgent right now.
  2. Tasks fall into four categories: do it now if it's both urgent and important, schedule it later if it's important but not urgent, delegate if it's urgent but not important, and delete it if it's neither.
  3. Using this system can help you manage your time better and make sure that you work on tasks that have the most impact. Consistent practice will make it easier to decide what to work on.

Meet Bug, the QUALITY BOSS Mascot

QUALITY BOSS • 0 implied HN points • 06 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Leadership
  1. The mascot is a firefly named Bug, symbolizing the journey towards achieving high quality. Bug is meant to guide and inspire everyone to reach excellence.
  2. The term 'bug' usually refers to problems in software, but here it's reimagined as a positive force for growth. Each bug is seen as a chance to improve and learn.
  3. Bug not only represents quality but also highlights unique experiences in the tech industry, especially for women. This fosters a community focused on exploration and learning.

Alternate Titles

QUALITY BOSS • 0 implied HN points • 25 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Leadership
  1. Starting with a placeholder title can help you launch faster. It’s okay to choose something that captures your message, even if it feels temporary.
  2. The word 'boss' can have mixed feelings, especially for women. It's important to think about how a title reflects your values and the message you want to share.
  3. Trusting your instincts is key. Ultimately, you should choose a title that feels right for you and aligns with your identity and goals.

Avoid red flags in an early stage startup

An Ode to Restlessness • 0 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
💼 Business Leadership
  1. Having too many founders can lead to problems like slow decision-making and lack of motivation. It's usually best to keep it to two founders who can share responsibilities effectively.
  2. Raising money too early can confuse the startup's direction. It's smarter to wait until you have a clear plan and product before bringing in investors.
  3. Focusing too much on long-term strategy can waste time. Instead, concentrate on improving your product and getting it into users' hands quickly.

The Rise of Chief Everything Officers

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jul 24
💼 Business Leadership
  1. Bengaluru is a hub for tech startups, where people often discuss ideas and products in social settings.
  2. There's a growing trend of 'Chief Everything Officers' in Bengaluru, highlighting the flexible roles many leaders take on in startups.
  3. CEOs are now wearing multiple hats and handling various tasks, reflecting the dynamic nature of modern startup culture.

Inside India’s Most Powerful GCC Summit

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 01 Jul 24
💼 Business Leadership
  1. The GCC Summit held in Bengaluru brought together over 300 attendees and 90 speakers. It was a big event focusing on how Global Capability Centers (GCCs) can influence innovation and the future of work.
  2. Industry leaders like CP Gurnani and Shikha Miglani shared their insights. Their discussions highlighted the important role of GCCs in overcoming challenges and adapting to market trends.
  3. This summit marked the fifth edition of the MachineCon GCC Summit. It reflects a growing interest in how GCCs are shaping business strategies in India.

Ketchup!🥫🍅🥫🍅🧴

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Leadership
  1. Google has stopped working with Appen because they faced some internal issues and the industry is moving towards more advanced AI solutions.
  2. Appen has had leadership problems, with their long-time CEO leaving and new executives exiting, affecting the company's stability.
  3. The company struggled with a decline in revenue and found it hard to adapt to the new generative AI landscape.

When Recession Hit Hard

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 24 Mar 23
💼 Business Leadership
  1. The Indian IT industry is experiencing rapid changes in leadership. Several CEOs have recently stepped down or been replaced.
  2. Rajesh Gopinathan, CEO of TCS, has left his position, and K Krithivasan is set to take over. This shift reflects broader movements in the industry.
  3. Other companies in the sector are also seeing leadership changes, indicating a period of transition and uncertainty.