Leadership & People
The human side of building products. Leading teams, conscious leadership, handling hard calls with honesty, and growing as a person while you grow the business
- Sep 14, 2026 · Leadership & People
The Quality Manager Preps Harder Than You
The quality manager on your job site preps harder than your average rep. I asked…
Read → - May 23, 2026 · Leadership & People
The Underperformance Contagion: Why Good Teams Rot Around Strong Managers
Performance management systems were not designed to protect your team. They were designed to protect…
Read → - Mar 20, 2026 · Leadership & People
Commanding the Room: Five Women Rewriting What a “Man’s World” Looks Like
Originally published on my LinkedIn on March 8, 2026. When my daughter, Kika Drake ,…
Read →Best Post - Jan 13, 2026 · Leadership & People
What Real Leadership Looks Like Beyond the Generic Advice
I was 24 when my boss gave me a project I had absolutely no idea…
Read →Best Post - Oct 18, 2025 · Leadership & People
Are You Stuck in an Echo Chamber?
We often get stuck in our own ecosystem. We specify the same products and call…
Read → - Aug 23, 2025 · Leadership & People
How to Handle Job Cuts Honestly
Silicon Valley loves to rebrand harsh realities with softer language. We "sunset" ideas, projects, and…
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