Stop Applying. Start Connecting: The Real Strategy Behind a Successful Job Search

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.

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Micromanagement Is a Slow-Death Strategy

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.

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The Quiet Power of Clarity: Why Product Leaders Should Ruthlessly Prioritise

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.

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Why AI Needs Product People More Than Ever

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.

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The Art of the Weekly Performance Ritual

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...

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Hybrid Working Principles for your Business

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.

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