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How I get things done

6d ago · 3 min read · status-seedling This simple and minimal project management setup has kept many of my teams on track and shipping fast: 1. List all active workstreams Every active workstream goes on the list. Not just

How I run gratitude circles

Oct 8, 2025 · 2 min read · Credit to Sue Ko who taught me this many years ago. Gratitude circles are a beautiful way to get team members feel seen by their peers. I run them in-person at least once a year with each of my teams. Quote from one of my engineers after their first ...

How to present to executives

Sep 11, 2025 · 1 min read · 1. Know all your details Know and be able to speak to all the details. Review your own work and ask yourself what somebody else might ask you about it, then make sure you have a solid answer to all those questions. Even things that are technically ou...

Message me whenever

Jan 30, 2025 · 1 min read · Send me messages whenever inspiration strikes or when it makes sense for your workflow. I'll respond when I'm back online. This isn't about being "always on," quite the opposite: it's about respecting that we each know how to structure our own work l...

How I manage my todos as a CEO

Jan 7, 2025 · 1 min read · Kanban board with five columns: Inbox, Backlog, Blocked, Delegated, Done Most importantly: GTD-style “if it takes less than 2 minutes, do it immediately.” Create todos for everything (and I mean, everything, including replying to people) that go in...