Working Assumptions: Hybrid Professionals
Annie Hedgpeth
September 3, 2024
Let’s explore the value of hybrid professionals, individuals with diverse skill sets, and how companies often fail to leverage their unique talents du...
Working Assumptions: Performance Reviews
Annie Hedgpeth
July 29, 2024
Performance reviews are crucial for career growth and development. This blog post tackles common false assumptions and highlights how intentional, con...
Working Assumptions: One On Ones
Annie Hedgpeth
July 17, 2024
One-on-ones are arguably the most effective tool you have to communicate your wins. Let’s discuss some of the unhelpful working assumptions we have ab...
Working Assumptions: The 360
Annie Hedgpeth
July 13, 2024
What will it take to make 360 reviews more beneficial to the employee? What are the real goals of a 360 review? Let’s rethink what it means to grow an...
Working Assumptions: Networking
Annie Hedgpeth
July 3, 2024
Networking can be tricky, but intentional networking creates real, meaningful connections that outshine social media’s superficial links. Discover how...
Working Assumptions: Introduction
Annie Hedgpeth
June 16, 2024
An introduction to the “Working Assumptions” series, where we will tackle some assumptions about career growth that we may be working by that aren't s...
Networking Rules for Job Hunting
Michael Hedgpeth
February 23, 2024
Job hunters need to follow these rules to realize their full potential.
Recognizing People Who Do the Right Thing
Michael Hedgpeth
October 17, 2023
We often underestimate the level of sacrifice a leader must make to do the right thing. We want to recognize people who are making those sacrifices.
Managing Performance With Your Manager: It Goes Both Ways
Michael Hedgpeth
July 23, 2023
Learn how to manage your manager’s performance, set clear expectations, and drive your career growth. Get actionable tips for effective 1:1s and feedb...
Margin for Leadership
Michael Hedgpeth
October 7, 2016
Explore the importance of creating margin in your day for leadership and mentoring. Learn from past mistakes and discover how to effectively manage yo...
Internalizing the Plan
Michael Hedgpeth
September 17, 2016
Explore the importance of creating and internalizing a plan in a technical context. Learn how honesty and understanding are key to growth and efficien...
The Missing Compiler/Unit Test for Feelings
Michael Hedgpeth
March 25, 2016
Explore the importance of understanding and influencing how others perceive you in a technical environment. Learn why there’s no compiler or unit test...
The Technical Asshole Curse
Michael Hedgpeth
March 18, 2016
Explore the ‘Technical Asshole Curse’ in the tech industry, where hard skills overshadow soft skills, leading to a toxic work environment. Learn how t...
Feelings > Compliance
Michael Hedgpeth
March 12, 2016
Explore the importance of considering feelings over compliance in leadership. Discover how fostering respect and excitement can lead to more effective...
Building Alliances
Michael Hedgpeth
January 27, 2016
Discover the importance of building alliances to effectively persuade people, especially in challenging situations. Learn from real-life experiences a...
Who is with you?
Michael Hedgpeth
January 1, 2016
Discover the importance of team alignment in problem-solving. Learn why involving everyone in the solution process leads to better execution and succe...