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In today’s workplace, layoffs are no longer rare—they’re a reality many employees have seen up close or have experienced themselves.  On LinkedIn, the posts seem endless, each one paired with the now-familiar “Open to Work” banner. Or even more jarring: a coworker’s Slack avatar is green one minute and grayed out the next—before disappearing altogether.ContinueContinue reading “What not to say to someone who just got laid off”

There are three kinds of annoying colleagues. I have already written about dealing with annoying bosses and colleagues. What happens if the source of your annoyance is one of your direct reports? Once again, dealing with what bothers you depends a lot on what it is causing the problem. Here are four common causes ofContinueContinue reading “How to deal with an annoying direct report”

AI promises a smarter, faster, more efficient future, but beneath that optimism lies a quiet problem that’s getting worse: the data itself. We talk a lot about algorithms, but not enough about the infrastructure that feeds them. The truth is, innovation can’t outpace the quality of its inputs, and right now those inputs are showingContinueContinue reading “The new AI paradox: smarter models, worse data”

Building collaboration in teams is vital for success in any workplace. Engaging in team games can improve communication, boost morale, and strengthen relationships among team members. From icebreakers like “Two Truths and a Lie” to problem-solving activities such as escape rooms, these games offer diverse ways to connect. Furthermore, outdoor activities and virtual options caterContinueContinue reading “5 Essential Team Games to Build Collaboration”

So much to read but only 504 hours left in the year… gulp Three Armed Slop Monkey How I Screwed Up Sales Hiring [Pete Warden/MoonshineAI] – Stop me if you heard this one before – the incredible technologist CEO/founder didn’t get sales motion/hiring right first time he tried. It’s a cliche but still very muchContinueContinue reading “Technical CEO Described How He Screwed Up Sales; Startup Operating Principles from an Ex-Stripe Founder; Most Leaders Move Too Slowly; and MORE [link blog]”