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How Much Are People Willing to Bet on You?
If you are known for owning outcomes and driving results, leadership will trust you with higher-stakes work because the most important projects go to…
Nov 30, 2025
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How to Get Leadership to Say Yes to Your Project
A few years ago, I proposed a “brilliant” idea to my leadership, but it was rejected. That day, I learnt what turns an idea into a funded project.
Nov 16, 2025
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Don’t Let Your Best Ideas Die in Silence
Say you have an idea, something that could change your company’s or product’s trajectory and fast-track your career growth. What do you do?
Nov 2, 2025
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Be the Person Everyone Wants to Work With
Beyond a point, your reputation determines how high you will go in the career ladder. And it takes months, sometimes years, to build one that truly…
Oct 26, 2025
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The XY Problem and How to Avoid It
We often focus on the wrong problem when asking for help. Instead of describing what we actually want to achieve, we end up asking about a side issue…
Oct 12, 2025
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The Startup Hiring Lie Nobody Talks About
The biggest lie startups tell during hiring is “We have a lot of problems, and you can pick whatever you want to solve.”
Oct 5, 2025
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You Won't Be Promoted Unless You Ask
Don’t wait for your manager to bring it up; you should start the conversation. It is perfectly reasonable to ask for a promotion; many people feel shy…
Sep 28, 2025
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It's Not Enough to be Right; Learn to be Heard
Once you're in the system and thinking deeply, you'll start to notice inefficiencies and gaps. You might see decisions being made that feel wrong. But…
Sep 21, 2025
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