What voids are being formed around you, why your team is sometimes like sponges, why your management team is on the catwalk, and what's the law of culture accumulation? All that in this week's spiffy and short episode. Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives . For any questions or comments, reach out to me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com
No one would argue against innovation, novelty, and creativity being employed in your team. Nevertheless, it can be used in a way that provides no value or even hurts your customers. Sometimes, we're just being clever because it strokes our ego. In some situations, you're better off being boring. That is the topic of this week's episode. Sign up for the best newsletter for tech executives . For any questions or comments, reach out to me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com...
If you've been following me, surely you've noticed a recurring motif: tech executives do not hold enough sway. This episode's about shuffling things a bit. Sometimes, R&D holds too much power in the organization, even without realizing it. And that power, if not used properly, can burden every planning discussion and stifle any attempt at innovating or trying new things. The Executive Mindset Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives online . For any questions or comments, reach o...
What can a group of strangers who speak different languages teach us about collaboratively accelerating learning? We all know the saying about standing on the shoulders of giants. However, we can improve and learn together as a team, no giants required. This week's episode uses a tale from a long-forgotten universe to teach a lesson you can use with your team today. Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives . For questions or comments, reach out to me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com...
If you're taking ownership over an existing organization or want to find the right areas to spend your leadership attention on during 2021, organizational smells help uncover underlying issues. In this episode, I discuss my "org chart debugging" to assess your team's health quickly. Cowardly management and shying away No Perfect Reorg Sign up for the best newsletter for tech executives . For any questions or comments, contact me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com...
My definition of seniority for engineers sometimes surprises people. To build a highly capable team that stays effective as it grows, your senior people can not focus solely on their technical proficiency. Seniority means that they should become force multipliers. More on that on this week's episode. Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives . For any questions/comments, email me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com
Executives, especially the best ones who genuinely care about their companies and are involved in many decisions, often have to live with all kinds of decisions being made around them. Frequently, some decisions will not be the right ones in their mind. How do you know where you should stand your ground? How do you pick your battles? This episode is all about that. Self-fulfilling prophecies episode Moving upstream Sign up for the best newsletter for tech executives . For any questions or commen...
There's a big difference between risk management and a pessimistic "expect the worst" overview. One is the responsible thing to do, while the other will set your team up to fail. More on the importance of your Executive Mindset in this episode. Executive Mindset Subscribe to the best online newsletter for tech executives . For any questions or comments, contact me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com...
Coaching your people vital for your team's growth and long term success. Doing it properly also has a cascading effect that helps you establish what I call a Feedback Culture. In this episode, I discuss a common pitfall to coaching that many executives have. Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives . For any questions or remarks, email me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com
It might be Covid taking its toll on me, but I'm through with seeing executives going into personal lockdown and quarantining themselves from the rest of their organization. You can be involved without being a micro-manager—that and more on this week's episode. Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives . For any questions or remarks, email me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com
Are you content with your once a quarter hackathon that you post on social media? You shouldn't be. Hackathons too often end up stifling innovation, exactly the opposite of what we are trying to do. In this week's episode, I describe the power of better, more frequent innovation practices, so that you can start creating Tech Capital regularly. For reading further, check out my series of articles, starting from this one . Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives . Please send question...
If your team eventually learns that whatever you've committed to might change, like commits in your Git history, you'll lose their commitment as well. In this week's episode, we tackle the issue of nagging questions looping in the back of your head, and the ability to complete actions in a way that builds momentum and trust. Fixing Your Decision Waffling Sign up for the best newsletter for tech executives! For any questions or remarks, reach out to me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com...
You cannot keep waiting and equivocating till the thing that's "just right" falls in your lap. Great leaders create their reality and don't twiddle their thumbs , hoping the right opportunity will present itself. That and more in this week's episode! Subscribe to the best newsletter online for tech executives . For any questions or remarks, email me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com...
Surely you have a definition of done for your team's objectives. What about yourself? Don't sell yourself short and make sure that you use your leverage. All that in this week's super-short episode. Peter Pan Count Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives . For any questions or comments, reach out to me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com
Do you ever find yourself saying, "our engineers just don't care about the users" or other things along those lines? In this episode, I tackle the engineering-business connection and help you see your part in fostering the right kind of attitude. Sign up to get the best newsletter for tech executives . For any notes/remarks, reach out to me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com
With great responsibility should come great power. Too often, though, tech executives clam up rather than speak and leverage their position to the fullest. If you want to an effective leader, you have to learn to talk well among your peers. More on this week's episode. Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives . For any questions or remarks, reach out to me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com
A question I routinely get is what defines the best executives I work with. The trick is that each executive is different, and still, the best tend to start thinking about the result first—more on that on this week's episode. Subscribe to the best newsletter online for tech executives . For any questions or remarks, contact me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com
Right now, too many engineers are slowly drifting more towards Tech on the Tech-Product Continuum. You might think that's a good thing to do, due to COVID and all. You'd be wrong. Don't ruin your team. Listen to this week's episode to hear why. Intermissions Company Generations episode Sign up for the best newsletter online for tech executives . For any questions or remarks, reach out to me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com...
Following a question on twitter, I am expanding on why motivation is one of the most important things to look for when hiring or selecting people to invest in. Intrinsic motivation acts as a catalyst that those gifted individuals then use to propel the company forward. More on this week's episode! Relevant tweet Subscribe to the best newsletter online for tech executives . For any questions or remarks, hit me up directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com...
What are the actual differences between managers and executives? Is there anything more to it than the title? What differentiates the best tech executives from the rest? Tune in to this week's episode to find out. Moving Upstream Managing Non-Feature Work—Part 1 Floating Leaders episode Subscribe for the best online newsletter for tech executives . For any questions or comments, reach out directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com...
Companies have internal generations that change every 18-36 months. Each generation comes with its own mindset and beliefs. Some companies have to face the generational gap or a lost generation. In this episode, we delve into these definitions and how they can help you lead your team better. Getting Rid of Heroes episode Subscribe to the best newsletter online for tech executives . For any questions or comments, write to me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com...
Creating and cultivating the right culture in your company is an active and purposeful endeavor. It is also not a one-off activity. In this episode, we'll cover the importance of cultivating culture, and the first steps you can make to start creating a resilient culture that will keep serving you as the company matures and changes. Sign up for the best online newsletter for tech executives . For any questions or comments, contact me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com...
Leaving your comfort zones, and pushing your team out of them occasionally, is key for the success and growth of a remarkable team. In this episode, we cover some simple examples to start stretching yourself and the rest of the team. Product Mastery episode Calendar Reset episode Subscribe to the best newsletter online for tech executives . For questions, comments, and remarks: aviv@avivbenyosef.com...
A floating leader is a leader that's going along aimlessly, wherever the tides go. In this episode, I start with a real story and move on to provide the principles and a self-assessment to help you realize whether you are enough of a driving force in your organization—and how to fix it if you're not. Moving Upstream Product Mastery Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives . For any questions or comments, reach out ot me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com...
As a leader, it is worthwhile to consciously realize where your pick-a-fight dial is located by default and decide where it should be. Fighting too much—what I often am brought to help with—is not as problematic as the real issue: they gave up and no longer fight. More about picking your fight in this week's episode! Sign up for the best newsletter for tech executives online . For any questions or remarks: aviv@avivbenyosef.com
Deadlines have burnt many leaders in the past. Then, they give up the use of one of the best tools available to them to propel their teams forward. In this episode, we cover the mistakes on using deadlines, why they are important, and how you can incorporate them today to cultivate growth and push people out of their comfort zones. Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives online . If you have any questions or comments, reach out to me: aviv@avivbenyosef.com...
Us techies tend to be opinionated. It gets interesting, though, when we have to make a decision in an area where we do not know a lot and have to solicit input from people around us. That's where you should actively be thinking about the firmness of the opinion you are forming. Subscribe to the best newsletter online for effective tech executives: https://avivbenyosef.com/newsletter Reach out directly with questions or comments: aviv@avivbenyosef.com...
Coaching clients often describe a sensation of overwhelm or drowning: they walk down a corridor and get bombarded with questions. This short episode provides tactics to take control of your day and lead. The Calendar Reset/Refresh episode Getting Rid of Heroes episode Get the best newsletter for tech executives on the web. For any comments or questions, reach out to me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com...
When we need to make a decision regarding tech, too often, we just go into basic research mode. Checking the latest Medium posts or looking at what's topping Hacker News is not the way to go. Get advice tailored to your needs. My system for choosing tech Subscribe to the best tech exec newsletter online: https://avivbenyosef.com/newsletter For any questions or remarks, contact me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com...
Hiring your first engineer or manager is easier if you have experience as an engineer or a manager. However, no one is an expert at every position they will eventually need to hire for. The default for many executives is to go on a month-long research expedition to learn how to interview. Here's a better way. Sign up for the best newsletter for high-impact tech executives on the web . Reach out with any questions or remarks: aviv@avivbenyosef.com...
