1-on-1 Meetings: More Important than Ever

In normal times, having regular 1-on-1 meetings with your direct reports is important. In this socially distant era, these connection points are essential. As a manager, you are the most vital link between your direct reports and the organization. When we’re all remote, you need to replace the passive communication you once used to keep […]

Technology Isn’t Always the Answer

In the modern Western world, we turn to software as the solution to most business problems — and rightly so. Software can be a fantastic tool to bring efficiency, consistency, and predictability to business processes. However, I often see business leaders misunderstanding what technology can and can’t do for them. They look at the tough […]

A Guided Tour of Atomic’s Sales Process

Many first-time Atomic clients are also first-time custom software buyers. To those first-time buyers, I can imagine that Atomic’s sales process is pretty disorienting. We sell our services in a non-standard, custom way. If you are experienced in software buying, you might also be interested in a high-level understanding of our sales process. We are […]

Evolving Onboarding to Play Nice With Our Brains

Onboarding is complicated because new hires need to take on massive amounts of information coming at them from multiple vectors. You need to get the new hire inculcated with knowledge about culture, performance, and how your business runs. The new hire wants to understand expectations, their team, and the responsibilities and limits of their position. […]

Dissent Is Inevitable. How Can we Make it Constructive?

Disagreement from within the ranks can be a great resource for a leader. A functional organization allows people to voice disagreement, debate the issues, and then commit. Disagreement lets you know that the people you lead trust you enough to be honest with you about how they’re feeling. When engaged in properly, disagreement can offer […]

Connecting Values to Behavior with a ‘Standard of Performance’

We often refer to Atomic as a values-driven organization. We are loud and proud about our value mantras. We give recognition within the organization when someone exhibits our values. We are careful to hire people who are aligned with our values. But how do you consistently and comprehensively tie together values and behavior? How can […]

Managing Your Career in Tech – Part 2: Leverage OKRs for Personal Growth

Yesterday, I outlined some ways to take ownership of finding meaning at work. But taking ownership of your own career and aligning your personal sense of purpose with your purpose at work isn’t enough to find success. You also need to execute consistently in areas that make this alignment real. To do this, you need […]

Managing Your Career in Tech – Part 1: Make Work Matter

It’s an amazing time to work in technology. There is so much opportunity available to talented, driven people. Any of us can rise to the top of our chosen profession. But where we go and how far we rise is increasingly up to us. How will you manage your career in technology? This is a […]

What To Expect From Your Product Development Team

Over the years, I have seen business people and stakeholders become frustrated with the teams who make custom software for them. It’s understandable! Few people have any preparation for their first custom software project. They dive in with enthusiasm and subject matter expertise. Sometimes, it goes great. Sometimes, it goes poorly. I believe that the […]

Your Smartphone Is Stealing Your Brain. Here’s How to Take It Back.

Living in the 21st Century is amazing, and one of the most incredible developments of the past couple decades is the smartphone. I remember watching Steve Jobs introduce the iPhone in 2007. I understood how useful it would be. What I didn’t understand was how that device would change everything for everyone.

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By: Jonah Bailey

Author: Jonah Bailey