Archive - Nathan Broslawsky's Blog

When Designing a System, Think Evolutionarily

Realistically speaking, most systems we design and operate are more accountable to Darwin than they are to Newton. But we don't always think to build…

Jul 2

May 2024

Hard Skills and Soft Skills

The debate about the importance of technical or “hard skills” versus “soft skills” for managers seems to be a never-ending one, especially in…

May 30

April 2024

The Plateau of Change

One of the best ways to stretch yourself into new growth opportunities and demonstrate your value is to tackle a known issue in a new and innovative…

Apr 29

Nathan's Notes - April 8, 2024

This week, I’d like to share with you a handful of articles I came across over the past few weeks that I found particularly interesting and wanted to…

Apr 9

Leading With Conviction

As a leader, our teams look to us to guide them through turbulent times, even when we don’t necessarily have all the answers. This is especially true in…

Apr 2

September 2023

The Communicator's Advantage

Good communication is often hailed as a cornerstone of effective teamwork and organizational success. However, it's more than just a buzzword; for…

Sep 13, 2023

July 2023

A Case for Not Assuming Positive Intent

For the longest time, we’ve been taught to “Assume Positive Intent,” a mantra that encourages us to believe others act in good faith and to suppress the…

Jul 21, 2023

February 2022

Meetings are necessary in all businesses, but by taking some guidance from systems thinking and Lean manufacturing, you can make sure you only hold…

Feb 3, 2022

January 2022

Make Yourself Obsolete: Your Team Will Thank You

To make space for new leaders to grow, although it may seem counterintuitive and even a bit scary, you must start employing strategies to make yourself…

Jan 11, 2022

Tech Lead Co-Pilots

When tech leads and product managers work as one, so to speak, avenues for compromise, pushback, and the emergence of well-conceived creative strategies…

Jan 10, 2022

December 2021

Sparring Partners

In the age of the “knowledge worker,” so much of our ability to succeed is dependent on the active exchange of ideas. This is similar to having a…

Dec 14, 2021

November 2021

Hey Interviewers: What Is Your Story?

If you enter interviews with potential team members with the mindset of grilling them, you’re missing out on a wonderful opportunity for storytelling…

Nov 23, 2021

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