Think Big, Think Small

Years ago, I joined a workshop that the leader called Think Big, Think Small. Just ten of us: product, engineering, and design. Ninety minutes. The…

Aug 11

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July 2025

Fuzzy Humans, Rigid Ladders

Making promotions work without boxing people in.

Jul 28

1

Hire for Joy

A few weeks ago, a developer on our team posted a screenshot in Slack.

Jul 14

5

June 2025

The Pleaser’s Edge

Knowing Yourself for Fun and Profit

Jun 16

2

Debugging the Narrative

Early in my tech career, as a self‑taught programmer stepping into the open‑source world, I thought I just needed to get better at coding.

Jun 9

2

Not All Business Value Is Customer Value

Some of my most experienced engineers hate it when I talk about continuous business value.

Jun 2

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May 2025

The Leadership Stretch

When I joined Kard a couple of years ago, I was drawn to the promise of innovation.

May 26

2

Wardley Maps and Holistic Innovation Thinking

Learn how Wardley Maps can help leaders navigate innovation with clarity, adaptability, and competitive insight.

May 19

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The Hidden Cost of Sales-Driven Deadlines

Sales-driven deadlines are seductive.

May 12

2

Organizing R&D Teams

Tactical Approaches for Long-Term Impact

May 5

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April 2025

The Bicycle for the Business

The problem always starts with Salesforce.

Apr 28

1

Safety Isn't Comfort

I used to think my job as a leader was to make things smooth.

Apr 21

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