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Become a better communicator: Specific frameworks to improve your clarity, influence, and impact | Wes Kao (coach, entrepreneur, advisor)

Lenny Rachitsky

.” Where to find Wes Kao: • LinkedIn: [link] • Website: [link] • Maven course: [link] In this episode, we cover: ( 00:00 ) Introduction to Wes Kao ( 05:34 ) Working with Wes ( 06:58 ) The importance of communication ( 10:44 ) Sales before logistics ( 18:20 ) Being concise ( 24:31 ) Books to help you become a better writer ( (..)

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“The Modern World We Live In Was Designed and Executed From An Office.”

The Product Coalition

In a LinkedIn post, CTO of Basecamp David Heinemeier Hansson in the face of possible chagrin, challenges notions that offices represent outmoded ways of working, according to telecommuting advocates.

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“The Modern World We Live In Was Designed and Executed From An Office.”

The Product Coalition

In a LinkedIn post, CTO of Basecamp David Heinemeier Hansson in the face of possible chagrin, challenges notions that offices represent outmoded ways of working, according to telecommuting advocates. Source: K2 Space The Admiralty Office.

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Airbnb’s Vlad Loktev on embracing chaos, inquiry over advocacy, poking the bear, and “impact, impact, impact” (Partner at Index Ventures, Airbnb GM/VP Product)

Lenny Rachitsky

Poking the bear means confronting difficult issues constructively and openly, which can drive meaningful change and improvements. Don’t be afraid to “poke the bear”: When you have a strong opinion or concern, don’t shy away from voicing it, even if it challenges the status quo.

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Calm’s Will Larson on how to build a technical leadership career

Intercom, Inc.

For those who don’t know him, Will has over 10 years of experience in the likes of Yahoo, Digg, Uber, and Stripe, and he’s currently the CTO of Calm , the mindfulness app that helps millions of people to lower their stress levels and sleep better. That question has been on Will Larson ‘s mind for a long time.

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Guide to the Software Engineer Career Path

PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

Want to know what your next steps are as an engineer as you make your way to CTO? They will work directly with the C-Suite (usually the Chief Technology Officer) and play an integral role in the executive-level technical decisions of the company. Trying to better understand the software engineer career path?

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The GitLab way: Kindness, transparency, and short toes | David DeSanto (CPO)

Lenny Rachitsky

By embracing constructive criticism as an opportunity for improvement, teams can foster an environment conducive to innovation. This approach promotes respect and professionalism, ensuring that constructive criticism is provided in a manner that preserves the recipient’s dignity.