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Beyond the Breaking Point: Navigating Tech's Relationship Challenges (And Why It's Harder Than Ever to Leave)
Toxic tech relationships aren't just extreme HR cases; they're the daily friction killing collaboration between Engineering, Product, and...
Colin Swindells
5 days ago6 min read


The Dashboard Misled: When Shiny Employee Data Masked a Looming Crisis
Warning: Your Employee Experience dashboard might be misleading you. A tech VP of Product learned the hard way when positive trends...
Colin Swindells
Apr 23 min read


An Unexpected Source of Job Satisfaction (and What It Means for Tech Leaders)
"This is the best job I've ever had." A chance encounter with a grocery store security guard reveals a powerful insight into job...
Colin Swindells
Mar 263 min read


The Real Prize: Why CEO A is Winning (Even with a Smaller Paycheck)
Sustainable growth and team investment, not just CEO compensation, define successful tech leadership. This article analyzes two...
Colin Swindells
Mar 203 min read


Beyond Business School: Why Tech Leaders Need a Different Kind of Coaching
Leadership coaching isn't one-size-fits-all, especially in tech. This article explores the critical difference between relational...
Colin Swindells
Mar 133 min read


Leveraging Coaching to Identify Unexpected Innovation Opportunities: A Case Study
This article summarizes a product innovation assessment with a tech product leader helping agriculture farm owners with contaminated...
Colin Swindells
Jan 232 min read
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