effective communication

Effective communication

Here’s How to Give Better Feedback

Giving feedback can be uncomfortable, and the way we deliver it can have a huge impact. Let's look at how to give good feedback.

Effective communication

4 Ways Being Vulnerable at the Office Could Benefit You

Vulnerability with your coworkers can bring numerous benefits and help foster a more positive and supportive work environment.

Project & Team Management

Tips for Working on a Team in Multiple Time Zones

A great way to build sustainability in a cross-time-zone team is to be empathetic and mindful of your teammates' local time.

Culture

The Gift of Attention in a World of Distractions

Attention is an increasingly rare and valuable gift in a world of digital distraction. How might you be more present in the coming week in your work?

Effective communication

A Software Developer’s Most Important Skill? Communication

More important than typing speed, your data structures knowledge, or math, communication might just be the most important skill for a software developer.

Project & Team Management

Solve Problems By Making Work More Visible

Sometimes, it's hard to see progress on a software project. Here are three problems I’ve been able to solve by making work more visible.

Growing as Makers

4 Tips for Facilitating an Engaging Discussion with Your Team

Here are four tips I used for facilitating a discussion with my team about soft skills, keeping it engaging and avoiding the need to lecture.

Personal Optimization

Benefit from Learning to Say, “I Don’t Know”

Finding holes in your knowledge also identifies areas where you can grow. If I identify what I don’t know, it’s easier for me to discover something new.

Effective communication

Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt, and Anger: Resolving FUDA at Work

It is okay and normal to have FUDA. It is not okay to passively remain in a state of FUDA. Folks should actively work to resolve these feelings.

Effective communication

Write Professional Emails the Right Way

Writing professional emails is a fine art. These four tips will make your emails stand out and help you get your message across.

Effective communication

I Don’t Want Your Brain Dump

Organizing your thoughts matters — don't brain dump! Know when, why, and how to synthesize information into something useful to your audience.

Effective communication

4 Ways to Recognize a Coworker’s Contributions

Here are a few high-five-inducing methods to recognize a coworker's contributions. Each can be done in a physical or remote context.