•Leadership
Capacity planning tips for team leader
New managers often underestimate task duration and coordination time, leading them to work long hours themselves—here's how to plan capacity realistically.
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493 posts about AI, learning, and building products
•Leadership
Anyone can learn anything
I've learned that while anyone can master any skill given time and guidance, the real challenge isn't the content—it's recognizing that everyone learns differently.
•Leadership
Setting high expectations for your team members
High expectations aren't about perfection—they're about clarity. Learn how to set challenging yet realistic goals that push your team to excel.
•Geopolitics
Ray Dalio's stark warning: the changing world order is approaching stage 6 (the War stage)
Ray Dalio warns we're approaching the war stage of his Big Cycle framework, with highest risk in 2025-26—but how worried should we really be about his prediction?
•Expats in the US
Health saving accounts (HSA) - For expats in the US: what you need to know
HSAs offer expats triple tax advantages—deductible contributions, tax-free growth, and tax-free withdrawals for medical expenses—making them essential for savvy healthcare planning.
•Leadership
Team leader: tips to delegate work based on personal strength
Master the chess game of management: learn to match tasks to each team member's unique strengths, not treat everyone like identical checkers pieces.
•Leadership
How to Shine as a Team Leader: Embracing Strong Personalities
Strong personalities aren't obstacles—they're your team's secret weapon. Master these 12 strategies to transform assertive voices into collaborative power.
•Leadership
Care and Show it
Caring isn't just words—it's action. When you show genuine interest in your team as people, they'll shift from transactional workers to creative partners.
•Leadership
Team leader: Let your team be themselves at work
Diverse teams perform better when members don't waste energy "covering" their authentic selves—I've seen the best work from people who feel liberated to be themselves.
•Leadership
First-time people manager: how to make tough decisions based on moral values.
Tough decisions will make you unpopular, but grounding them in your core values and understanding second-order consequences builds the trust that defines great leadership.
•Facebook
My take on the future of Meta advertising revenue
Meta's advertising revenue has stalled while competitors like TikTok and Amazon surge ahead—I analyze why their traditional growth engines are failing and whether new products can reverse the decline.
•Leadership
People manager: Evangeline meritocracy and encourage meaningful debate
Build a team that thinks independently, not just follows orders. True meritocracy means junior members can challenge ideas without fear—and the best solution wins.