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The Disintegrating Moat - And Why That’s a Good Thing

The Disintegrating Moat - And Why That’s a Good Thing

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Michael Hedgpeth

May 12, 2026

The SaaS moat is disintegrating, and that's a good thing. Moats protect monarchs, not the people they serve. Without them, software companies have to …...

Know Your Character: Clarity Beats Hustle

Know Your Character: Clarity Beats Hustle

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Annie Hedgpeth

May 05, 2026

Actors who don't know their character overact. So do AI users without clarity. Why clarity, not volume, is the real edge.

Highlighting Katie Anderson

Highlighting Katie Anderson

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Annie Hedgpeth

April 27, 2026

Katie doesn't network; she connects. Her approach to professional relationships is rooted in purpose, curiosity, and genuine care. Let's learn how Kat…...

Highlighting Kendall Miller

Highlighting Kendall Miller

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Annie Hedgpeth

February 24, 2026

Kendall is the self-proclaimed bubbly-extrovert. But is there a method to how he makes networking look so easy? Let's find out.

Everything Clicked: My People Work Assistant

Everything Clicked: My People Work Assistant

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Annie Hedgpeth

February 18, 2026

When I connected People Work to Claude Code, everything clicked. My goals, my calendar, and my relationships all started talking to each other.

Highlighting Dan Moore

Highlighting Dan Moore

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Annie Hedgpeth

February 09, 2026

Dan is not a staple in the tech community by happenstance. He's intentional and thoughtful. Let's learn how Dan makes authentic networking look so eas…...

AI Magnifies Your Clarity...or Confusion

AI Magnifies Your Clarity...or Confusion

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Annie Hedgpeth

December 10, 2025

Your company's success with AI may not happen how you think. It will merely amplify the culture that already exists. Less about tech, more about clari…...

Release v1.2.3

Release v1.2.3

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Annie Hedgpeth

December 05, 2025

Try People Work with full authentication and subscription features, now available to everyone.

The Junior Hiring Crisis

The Junior Hiring Crisis

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Annie Hedgpeth

November 29, 2025

AI isn’t replacing everyone. It’s removing the apprenticeship ladder. Here’s what that means for students, early-career professionals, and the tech in…...

Networking in College

Networking in College

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Annie Hedgpeth

November 18, 2025

Don't wait for permission to create value in your career, even before it starts! Look for opportunities to give and build a network on trust and authe…...

Why leaders are so hard to read

Why leaders are so hard to read

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Michael Hedgpeth

October 02, 2025

The more people you lead, the more your every action and reaction is magnified by those you lead. Read how executive presence can be a sign of good le…...

Buffing Up Our Business Model at CU Leeds School of Business

Buffing Up Our Business Model at CU Leeds School of Business

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Annie Hedgpeth

September 28, 2025

We had the honor and anxiety of presenting our Business Model Canvas at CU Boulder's Leeds School of Business. Here's why, if you get the chance, you …...

Navigating Workplace Accusations

Navigating Workplace Accusations

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Michael Hedgpeth

September 25, 2025

When a manager accuses you of something that clearly represents you in a negative light, you’re in a very dangerous situation that warrants your compl…...

Give-First Approach to Networking

Give-First Approach to Networking

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Michael Hedgpeth

September 23, 2025

When soon-to-be university graduates practice curiosity during networking events, it can lead to a give-first approach to networking that sets them up…...

Burnout: Are You Treating the Symptoms or the Root-Cause

Burnout: Are You Treating the Symptoms or the Root-Cause

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Annie Hedgpeth

September 12, 2025

I propose that the key to fighting burnout is to find out how you lost all the agency you had in your job or maybe even in your whole career. Did you …...

My Failures Onboarding at Splunk

My Failures Onboarding at Splunk

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Michael Hedgpeth

August 26, 2025

Onboarding to most people is an estoeric exercise most people want to get out of the way as quickly as possible. In this post we dive into what Michae…...

How AI is Driving Us Back to Human Connection at Work

How AI is Driving Us Back to Human Connection at Work

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Annie Hedgpeth

August 21, 2025

Discover how AI saturation is making authentic human connection your biggest workplace advantage. Learn why being genuinely human sets you apart.

The Onboarding Opportunity

The Onboarding Opportunity

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Annie Hedgpeth

August 14, 2025

The first six months at a job are critical to determining the path your career will take while you're there. Take full advantage of your onboarding ti…...

Friendships and Firewalls: Hitting a Nerve at DevOpsDays

Friendships and Firewalls: Hitting a Nerve at DevOpsDays

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Annie Hedgpeth

April 04, 2025

When AI can write your IaC, what makes you invaluable is your ability to influence, collaborate, and navigate complex human systems. Learn how to appl…...