Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀
@the10xmanager.academy
Coaching, learning & development on management and leadership. Supporting new and emerging managers in their growth journeys! 🚀
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Blog posts, newsletter, free resources and more here 👉 https://www.the10xmanager.academy/
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April 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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This is the key to making a successful transition from IC to management, right there.
Hands down, the best part about being an eng manager is seeing my directs/team succeed, both in big ways and small—shipping a huge project they're proud of or improving some interpersonal skill consistently. As much as I miss coding as much as I used to, this is the stuff that keeps me an EM.
February 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
This is the key to making a successful transition from IC to management, right there.
I've been contacting CTOs and VPs all over Europe this month as part of my cold outreach process.
Every single one so far is a man 🥲
Every single one so far is a man 🥲
January 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I've been contacting CTOs and VPs all over Europe this month as part of my cold outreach process.
Every single one so far is a man 🥲
Every single one so far is a man 🥲
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this confirms something i have long suspected, which is that certain people are told that their professional and academic failures are because of “affirmative action” or “DEI” as a way to avoid difficult conversations about their mediocrity www.wsj.com/lifestyle/ca...
You Blamed DEI for Hurting Your Career. Now What?
For people who pin their failures on diversity, corporate America’s DEI retreat removes a barrier—or maybe an excuse.
www.wsj.com
January 16, 2025 at 12:22 PM
this confirms something i have long suspected, which is that certain people are told that their professional and academic failures are because of “affirmative action” or “DEI” as a way to avoid difficult conversations about their mediocrity www.wsj.com/lifestyle/ca...
Just posted my first newsletter of the year! Aiming for posting twice per month in 2025.
I really enjoyed writing my thoughts on two articles by @skamille.themanagerswrath.com and Jamie Lawrence, CTO of Podia.
preview.mailerlite.io/preview/6910...
I really enjoyed writing my thoughts on two articles by @skamille.themanagerswrath.com and Jamie Lawrence, CTO of Podia.
preview.mailerlite.io/preview/6910...
🏃 Disagreeing With Your Manager & Chasing Endorphins
preview.mailerlite.io
January 15, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Just posted my first newsletter of the year! Aiming for posting twice per month in 2025.
I really enjoyed writing my thoughts on two articles by @skamille.themanagerswrath.com and Jamie Lawrence, CTO of Podia.
preview.mailerlite.io/preview/6910...
I really enjoyed writing my thoughts on two articles by @skamille.themanagerswrath.com and Jamie Lawrence, CTO of Podia.
preview.mailerlite.io/preview/6910...
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What are you insinuating, Notion Team
January 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
What are you insinuating, Notion Team
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when somebody suggests we put a meeting on the calendar
January 10, 2025 at 12:15 AM
when somebody suggests we put a meeting on the calendar
💡 I’m focusing more on writing and sharing this year. My newsletter has always been the best outlet for that.
The next issue will be sent this Wednesday— you should subscribe if you’re a manager looking to grow: www.the10xmanager.academy/newsletter
#management #leadership
The next issue will be sent this Wednesday— you should subscribe if you’re a manager looking to grow: www.the10xmanager.academy/newsletter
#management #leadership
Newsletter
Moving to a managerial position is not easy. The 10x Manager newsletter will help you navigate your new reality, giving you the tools to convert daily struggles to substantial wins.
www.the10xmanager.academy
January 13, 2025 at 9:57 AM
💡 I’m focusing more on writing and sharing this year. My newsletter has always been the best outlet for that.
The next issue will be sent this Wednesday— you should subscribe if you’re a manager looking to grow: www.the10xmanager.academy/newsletter
#management #leadership
The next issue will be sent this Wednesday— you should subscribe if you’re a manager looking to grow: www.the10xmanager.academy/newsletter
#management #leadership
This one is for my #engineering managers and senior devs:
Want to drive change? Time your initiatives right. Pushing a major refactor during a tight feature sprint is like trying to change tires during a race. Context matters.
Want to drive change? Time your initiatives right. Pushing a major refactor during a tight feature sprint is like trying to change tires during a race. Context matters.
January 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
This one is for my #engineering managers and senior devs:
Want to drive change? Time your initiatives right. Pushing a major refactor during a tight feature sprint is like trying to change tires during a race. Context matters.
Want to drive change? Time your initiatives right. Pushing a major refactor during a tight feature sprint is like trying to change tires during a race. Context matters.
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What happens if a company’s engineering team suddenly becomes a LOT more productive: more story points shipped, self-reported 20-50% productivity increases after using GenAI tools (that the company pays for.) No HC change.
BUT
Revenue stays FLAT despite all this
What then?
BUT
Revenue stays FLAT despite all this
What then?
January 9, 2025 at 12:04 PM
What happens if a company’s engineering team suddenly becomes a LOT more productive: more story points shipped, self-reported 20-50% productivity increases after using GenAI tools (that the company pays for.) No HC change.
BUT
Revenue stays FLAT despite all this
What then?
BUT
Revenue stays FLAT despite all this
What then?
Loved this thread on transitioning from VP Product -> CPO, lots of points that are true regardless of function 👌
What does the transition to CPO look like?
Some advice for first time CPOs ...
Firstly, this is a 𝗕𝗜𝗚 step up from VP.
At least as big as IC -> people manager.
Don't underestimate it.
What makes it such a big change?
Let's run through 6x key aspects.
1/13
Some advice for first time CPOs ...
Firstly, this is a 𝗕𝗜𝗚 step up from VP.
At least as big as IC -> people manager.
Don't underestimate it.
What makes it such a big change?
Let's run through 6x key aspects.
1/13
January 10, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Loved this thread on transitioning from VP Product -> CPO, lots of points that are true regardless of function 👌
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One of the most underrated pieces of interview advice:
Lean on your recruiter to help you prepare.
Even if they don’t offer it, get proactive and ask them.
Why this important?
You were selected for a reason. Find out why from the recruiter so you know what to double down on.
Lean on your recruiter to help you prepare.
Even if they don’t offer it, get proactive and ask them.
Why this important?
You were selected for a reason. Find out why from the recruiter so you know what to double down on.
January 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
One of the most underrated pieces of interview advice:
Lean on your recruiter to help you prepare.
Even if they don’t offer it, get proactive and ask them.
Why this important?
You were selected for a reason. Find out why from the recruiter so you know what to double down on.
Lean on your recruiter to help you prepare.
Even if they don’t offer it, get proactive and ask them.
Why this important?
You were selected for a reason. Find out why from the recruiter so you know what to double down on.
Reposted by Zaharenia Helps Managers 🚀
Need job search help? The Job Hopper offers career and workplace advice, job searching tips, career tools, links to job training and apprenticeship programs, and news about the job market.
thejobhopper.substack.com
thejobhopper.substack.com
The Job Hopper | Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt | Substack
Career advice you can trust. Click to read The Job Hopper, by Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.
thejobhopper.substack.com
January 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Need job search help? The Job Hopper offers career and workplace advice, job searching tips, career tools, links to job training and apprenticeship programs, and news about the job market.
thejobhopper.substack.com
thejobhopper.substack.com
Lukewarm take, but if you're "protecting your energy" by avoiding workplace relationships, you're actually making your job harder and your career trickier to navigate.
Find your work tribe - they're the ones who'll have your back when things get tough (and they will get tough).
Find your work tribe - they're the ones who'll have your back when things get tough (and they will get tough).
a woman in a white shirt says these are real facts on netflix
Alt: a woman in a white shirt says these are real facts on netflix
media.tenor.com
January 8, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Lukewarm take, but if you're "protecting your energy" by avoiding workplace relationships, you're actually making your job harder and your career trickier to navigate.
Find your work tribe - they're the ones who'll have your back when things get tough (and they will get tough).
Find your work tribe - they're the ones who'll have your back when things get tough (and they will get tough).
Here's a question for you.
When reading an article in a newsletter:
1️⃣ Do you prefer to read it in your email in its entirety?
2️⃣ Do you prefer to visit the website and add it to your favourite "read it later" service?
Do share!
When reading an article in a newsletter:
1️⃣ Do you prefer to read it in your email in its entirety?
2️⃣ Do you prefer to visit the website and add it to your favourite "read it later" service?
Do share!
January 7, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Here's a question for you.
When reading an article in a newsletter:
1️⃣ Do you prefer to read it in your email in its entirety?
2️⃣ Do you prefer to visit the website and add it to your favourite "read it later" service?
Do share!
When reading an article in a newsletter:
1️⃣ Do you prefer to read it in your email in its entirety?
2️⃣ Do you prefer to visit the website and add it to your favourite "read it later" service?
Do share!
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While I’m cautiously optimistic the job market gets better, we’re still not out of the woods yet.
There are still layoffs and RIFs occurring in tech.
Until positive sentiment increases, you need to have a Plan B.
Some suggestions to start asap 🧵:
There are still layoffs and RIFs occurring in tech.
Until positive sentiment increases, you need to have a Plan B.
Some suggestions to start asap 🧵:
January 5, 2025 at 8:24 PM
While I’m cautiously optimistic the job market gets better, we’re still not out of the woods yet.
There are still layoffs and RIFs occurring in tech.
Until positive sentiment increases, you need to have a Plan B.
Some suggestions to start asap 🧵:
There are still layoffs and RIFs occurring in tech.
Until positive sentiment increases, you need to have a Plan B.
Some suggestions to start asap 🧵:
Are they the personality hire, or do they understand the intricate web of workplace relationships and decision-making dynamics in ways that you subconsciously avoid doing? 🤪
a man says i 'm just saying with his hands up
Alt: a man says i 'm just saying with his hands up
media.tenor.com
January 6, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Are they the personality hire, or do they understand the intricate web of workplace relationships and decision-making dynamics in ways that you subconsciously avoid doing? 🤪
NotebookLM by Google is super useful for doing research, but it's so, so ugly. I can't get over it 😫
notebooklm.google.com
notebooklm.google.com
Sign in - Google Accounts
notebooklm.google.com
January 3, 2025 at 11:29 AM
NotebookLM by Google is super useful for doing research, but it's so, so ugly. I can't get over it 😫
notebooklm.google.com
notebooklm.google.com
I get that companies want to follow what Amazon does, but here's the thing:
Most companies aren't Amazon.
Most companies aren't Amazon.
Middle managers are in a tough spot right now.
They've been a target for layoffs as companies look to lean out their organizations, but that doesn't look like it's changing (in the short term).
They want less decision makers between the CEO and your individual contributors 🧵
They've been a target for layoffs as companies look to lean out their organizations, but that doesn't look like it's changing (in the short term).
They want less decision makers between the CEO and your individual contributors 🧵
December 16, 2024 at 2:51 PM
I get that companies want to follow what Amazon does, but here's the thing:
Most companies aren't Amazon.
Most companies aren't Amazon.
Recruiters and hiring managers, check your candidate experience before being too quick to judge 👇
People are so quick to say a candidate is a red flag if the first question they ask is about benefits or PTO, yet they never stop and question if there’s something wrong with their interview process.
If anyone has to ask about these things it’s because that information wasn’t given.
If anyone has to ask about these things it’s because that information wasn’t given.
December 16, 2024 at 2:47 PM
Recruiters and hiring managers, check your candidate experience before being too quick to judge 👇
Just sent my latest newsletter issue (gotta love Mailerlite) and it's all about influence without authority! I loved writing that one.
Get a list of my top articles and a bunch of free management templates when you subscribe! www.the10xmanager.academy/newsletter
Get a list of my top articles and a bunch of free management templates when you subscribe! www.the10xmanager.academy/newsletter
Newsletter
Moving to a managerial position is not easy. The 10x Manager newsletter will help you navigate your new reality, giving you the tools to convert daily struggles to substantial wins.
www.the10xmanager.academy
December 9, 2024 at 8:12 AM
Just sent my latest newsletter issue (gotta love Mailerlite) and it's all about influence without authority! I loved writing that one.
Get a list of my top articles and a bunch of free management templates when you subscribe! www.the10xmanager.academy/newsletter
Get a list of my top articles and a bunch of free management templates when you subscribe! www.the10xmanager.academy/newsletter
I've been following the subtle demonisation of office friendships through the zeitgeist, and I'm left wondering.
I'm not saying people should adore their jobs and be besties with all their colleagues, but chances are your most significant work won't be done in isolation.
I'm not saying people should adore their jobs and be besties with all their colleagues, but chances are your most significant work won't be done in isolation.
December 5, 2024 at 2:17 PM
I've been following the subtle demonisation of office friendships through the zeitgeist, and I'm left wondering.
I'm not saying people should adore their jobs and be besties with all their colleagues, but chances are your most significant work won't be done in isolation.
I'm not saying people should adore their jobs and be besties with all their colleagues, but chances are your most significant work won't be done in isolation.
Lots of gems in this presentation by Jenny Zhang👇
"If you’ve examined the values of your leaders and come to the conclusion that they truly hold different moral standards than you, then it’s time to leave, spiritually or literally."
phirephoenix.com/blog/2024-11...
"If you’ve examined the values of your leaders and come to the conclusion that they truly hold different moral standards than you, then it’s time to leave, spiritually or literally."
phirephoenix.com/blog/2024-11...
the values of work
In October I gave a talk at Monktoberfest in Portland, Maine, a small and intimate tech conference with a big impact in the industry. It’s quite unlike any other conference I’ve been to, which is expl...
phirephoenix.com
December 4, 2024 at 6:29 AM
Lots of gems in this presentation by Jenny Zhang👇
"If you’ve examined the values of your leaders and come to the conclusion that they truly hold different moral standards than you, then it’s time to leave, spiritually or literally."
phirephoenix.com/blog/2024-11...
"If you’ve examined the values of your leaders and come to the conclusion that they truly hold different moral standards than you, then it’s time to leave, spiritually or literally."
phirephoenix.com/blog/2024-11...
Trying something new, right before the year ends: introducing Management Sprints!
This is perfect for the manager who tries to juggle everything and needs guidance, fast:
www.the10xmanager.academy/coaching/spr...
This is perfect for the manager who tries to juggle everything and needs guidance, fast:
www.the10xmanager.academy/coaching/spr...
Management Sprints
Management Sprints are focused coaching programs designed to help managers overcome underperformance, delegation, and feedback struggles. Gain clarity, actionable strategies, and confidence to lead ef...
www.the10xmanager.academy
December 3, 2024 at 2:31 PM
Trying something new, right before the year ends: introducing Management Sprints!
This is perfect for the manager who tries to juggle everything and needs guidance, fast:
www.the10xmanager.academy/coaching/spr...
This is perfect for the manager who tries to juggle everything and needs guidance, fast:
www.the10xmanager.academy/coaching/spr...