The Basics of Why Meritocracy Does Not Exist - The Power of Trust
Trust is our currency at work. Merit and job skill is only one aspect of building trust.
Interviewing at Amazon — Leadership Principles
An all encompassing summary about how to pass the Amazon leadership behavioral set of interviews, and get a job at Amazon.
What's the Worst Case Scenario? Change Management and Predicting Disasters.
A useful change management process includes a documented worst case scenario as well as the disaster recovery plans for when that scenario takes place.
Skip-level Meetings - How to Think Broader and Look Further
Look around corners by having valuable skip-level meetings. Understand where your organization is going in the long run.
How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome at Work - Embracing Discomfort
We are all challenged when we recognize our skills aren't perfect. We need to embrace the discomfort to continue to grow.
The Self-Driven Career - How to Grow Without an Awesome Manager
The steps to take to grow your skills and career without having an awesome manager to help out.
What's Broken About Tech Interviewing and a Few Crazy Ideas
An analysis of the current tech interviewing process, and some ideas to test.
Why Amazon is Innovative - Roadmap Before Resources
Resource constraints and how they define how Amazon operates and continues to innovate.
My Path to Writing a Newsletter, Finances, and Motivation - a Personal Story
A personal reflection on money, drive, commitments, investing, and more.