Resolving the Career Identity Crisis That Comes With Pivoting

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Here are the three best approaches I brought from teaching to being a CEO.
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Risk taking is not limited to a few with special talents and abilities. Anyone can build the mental muscle to take risks with courage, experience and practice.
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Risk taking is not limited to a few with special talents and abilities. Anyone can build the mental muscle to take risks with courage, experience and practice.

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Execution issues are often leadership problems. The best leaders recognize that strong results come from teams with strong relationships, and the key is trust.
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Relationships and results are not mutually exclusive. Many of the best performing companies deliver exceptional results *because* of relationships. Leaders unlock real value when they learn to be people first *while* holding others accountable. Doing both in concert – being a people first leader focused on results – requires a shift in perspective.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/engineering-success-strategic-growth-in-tech-startups.
Explore effective one-on-one leadership and strategic growth planning for engineering managers in tech startups, driving team success.
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This article delves into the crucial role of engineering managers in tech startups, focusing on the synergy between one-on-one leadership and strategic growth planning. It highlights the importance of personalized one-on-one meetings for understanding individual team members' aspirations and challenges, thereby fostering a culture of engagement, trust, and open communication. Additionally, it emphasizes strategic growth planning, not just in technical skills but also in soft skills, aligning individual goals with organizational objectives and promoting continuous learning and innovation. The article underscores the combined power of these elements in creating a team that is technically proficient, adaptable, resilient, and innovative - essential qualities for navigating the dynamic tech industry. It concludes with a call to action for engineering managers to reflect on their current practices and integrate these strategies for a future-ready, empowered team.

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What to do when an employee leaves: offboarding checklist, which includes all the steps from knowledge transfer to legal compliance.
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Implementing an effective offboarding process is important to minimize risks, pass on valuable knowledge, and maintain a positive company culture. Advance planning is key to handling offboarding smoothly. One needs a detailed checklist of steps to take in order to properly offboard a tech team’s members, covering communicating their departure, transferring knowledge, ensuring security, completing paperwork, and gathering exit feedback. Companies may need third-party help with offboarding tasks if they lack in-house HR expertise.

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It’s crucial to reflect on the inherent shortcomings of most PM processes, especially as they pertain to engineering culture.
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It’s crucial to reflect on the inherent shortcomings of most PM processes, especially as they pertain to engineering culture. Embracing the subjectivity of performance management can lead to more genuine, effective, and meaningful assessments. By focusing on individual experiences, aligning personal goals with team missions, and empowering team members with context and autonomy, organizations can create a dynamic, responsive, and ultimately more effective approach to managing performance.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/am-i-ready-to-be-a-manager-navigating-the-pitfalls-and-paving-your-path-to-success.
Explore the challenges of transitioning from contributor to manager—a guide to make informed decisions and thrive in leadership roles.
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-can-one-on-one-meetings-with-employees-influence-their-retention.
To strike a balance between individual aspirations and company strategy, one-on-one meetings prove to be a powerful tool.
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In the dynamic world of tech, retaining top talent goes beyond just competitive salaries. To strike a balance between individual aspirations and company strategy, one-on-one meetings prove to be a powerful tool. Learn how incorporating this approach into your company culture can bring fruitful results, ensuring tech specialists stay satisfied and engaged for the long haul.

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One of the most fundamental elements of successful leadership is empowering one's talent to voice their opinions.
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One of the most fundamental elements of successful leadership is empowering one's talent to voice their opinions.

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Let's traverse numerous approaches for forming a helpful workspace that leads to squad welfare and achievement.
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Let's traverse numerous approaches for forming a helpful workspace that leads to squad welfare and achievement, taking motivation from triumphant companies and thought leaders.