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A Simple Framework for Giving (and Receiving) Feedback at Work
Upward feedback is a gift from an employee to a manager. How to politely give the gift of feedback to anyone, but particularly your manager.
Feb 23
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Dave Anderson
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I Wrote a 90,000-Word Novel With AI in 2 Days. You Probably Shouldn’t.
AI is great for some things. Not all things. Join me as I take on this experiment.
Feb 16
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Dave Anderson
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A Complete Guide to the Amazon Bar Raiser Interview Process
All interview processes are imperfect. But I think the Amazon Bar Raiser program is a brilliant differentiator.
Feb 9
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Dave Anderson
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Interview Mistake: Trash Talking Co-Workers
Complaining about co-workers is an immature and dangerous temptation.
Feb 3
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Dave Anderson
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January 2026
9 Hard Lessons You Learn as a Director at Amazon
What unexpected things happen when your scope increases, almost everything is ambiguous, and results (not effort) are all that matter.
Jan 26
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Dave Anderson
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Keep Calm and Carry On - Calm Beats Chaos Every Time
Staying calm in a crisis is a necessary component of leadership.
Jan 19
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Dave Anderson
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Why do the Amazon Leadership Principles Work? How Do They Change Behaviors?
The Amazon Leadership Principles are awesome in driving behaviors within Amazon. Why don't other companies manage this type of behavior influence?
Jan 12
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Dave Anderson
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You’re Not “Letting People Go”—You're Firing Them
Getting past the euphemisms - this is what “performance management” looks like from the manager chair.
Jan 5
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Dave Anderson
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December 2025
What's On My Mind After 4.5 Years of Writing a Newsletter
A bit of this and that.
Dec 29, 2025
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Dave Anderson
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The Easiest Way to Get a Yes at Work
Why most career asks fail (if you even ask) and how making your requests smaller, clearer, and time-bound dramatically increases your odds of getting a…
Dec 22, 2025
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Dave Anderson
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Your Strength Got You Here, but Doing The Opposite Will Take You Farther
Your natural tendencies work brilliantly in the right context, but real growth comes from learning when to flip them.
Dec 15, 2025
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Dave Anderson
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Twelve Career Lessons They Don’t Put in Onboarding
A few hard-earned lessons about people, politics, consistency, and the parts of work we pretend aren’t part of the job. But really are.
Dec 8, 2025
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Dave Anderson
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