Take advantage of opportunities, prioritize and do the most impactful work as it is the best way to iterate, learn and grow. Embrace the stretch.
Stress doesn't mean workloadBurnout and stress don't always mean workload. Always watch out for stress signs, even if workload in the team is moderate.
Usage of process is not successProcesses are important and beneficial. They streamline the workflows, help people make fewer mistakes and bring some degree of comfort. Avoid "usage" as success criteria.
Assume good intentAssuming good intent can significantly improve your productivity by increasing your happiness at work.
Where can you find feedback for your team?Ambitious people love feedback. They are hungry for it and are aware that feedback is helping them grow faster. How can you find feedback that will really help your directs be better?
Remember the names - it's your jobRemembering names will be beneficial for you and will improve your relationships with newly met people. Very often, especially when changing job or team, the speed of making these relationships directly impacts your performance.
Spend time planning your New YearJanuary is the busiest time of year in gyms, but rest of the year is much less crowded. A lot of our friends talks about quitting smoking in the new year, but most of them get back to smoking as soon as February. A lot of people plan to get out of debt and saving some money, but still, they spend hundreds on New Year’s over 50% sales. Why?
How to prepare for a new job and do your bestNo matter if you are changing a job, moving to a new role inside your organization or restructuring current duties with your boss, you should take your time and think about what does it mean and how to manage it best.
Keep your business close to your employeesEveryone knows that keeping your people informed about how they impact the company with their work is a significant motivator. Talking about shareholders goals keeps the real business close to your employees.
Growth of the company is your growthIt may be common among engineers to hear that the company is growing too fast. What does the growth of the company actually mean for an engineer in startup?