In the last three years, I’ve gone through five layoffs. The first decade of my career was during the golden years of tech growth—when every new idea felt like it had momentum behind it. But over the past few years, as the effects of the pandemic faded, inflation rose, and overhiring caught up with the … Read more
Many leaders fall into the trap of hedging—pursuing multiple, parallel efforts to mitigate risk—believing it to be a strategic safeguard. On the surface, dividing resources across different initiatives may seem like a prudent way to increase the odds of success. However, history and experience show that this approach often signals a lack of technical expertise … Read more