Everyone wants to go faster. Launch quicker. Push more. Move at the speed of a startup. But unless you're already delivering predictably, trying to go faster is like hammering the accelerator in a car with three flat tyres.

Most job seekers are stuck in a cycle of scrolling, applying, and waiting. It doesn’t work. The real game-changer? Strategic networking. Forget job boards—start building genuine relationships, share your story, and make yourself unforgettable. That’s how opportunities actually happen.

We’re living through the awkward teenage years of AI in hiring. Post-Covid layoffs, productivity hype and LinkedIn’s algorithm soup have collided—creating a noisy, trustless, demoralising mess. Everyone’s optimising, no one’s connecting. And the system’s broken for all involved.

There’s no faster way to kill motivation, innovation and trust than micromanagement.It’s the corporate equivalent of overwatering a plant. The intention might be care, control, or precision — but the result is stagnation, rot, and eventual collapse.

There is a lot of noise about AI. The pace of progress is jaw-dropping. Tools are launching weekly, models are growing more capable, and entire industries are being reimagined. But amid all the hype, something important is missing. The technology is moving fast. The value is not always following.

When we talk about leadership in hybrid teams, people often jump to tools. They ask what software stack you use. Slack or Teams? Notion or Confluence? Loom or Zoom?But the most effective tool in my leadership kit was not a platform. It was a ritual. A simple, consistent, structured meeting...

In a world of constant distraction and demand, clarity is a competitive advantage. For product leaders, this isn’t just about personal productivity—it’s about team performance, business outcomes, and long-term focus. At its core, clarity is a leadership skill.

People should be trusted to do a good job. Routine rituals help us coordinate our whereabouts and expectations of each other. Asynchronous working, documentation and transparency help us collaborate when hybrid. Face-to-face time is necessary, but it's not necessary all the time.

Your focus and resources are precious. You can only do a small number of things well. Make firm decisions about what you are focussing on by maintaining a simple Kanban.

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If you're looking for a new role, especially a senior one, networking must be your #1 strategy. Why? Because people hire people. And most of the best jobs aren’t posted publicly.