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Beyond the Hype Cycle: Enhancing STEM Potential with Teal Organizational Design
While many blame technological immaturity for stalled innovations like crypto or VR, this article argues the core bottleneck is often...
Colin Swindells
5 days ago3 min read
"Less is More" Isn't Just for Dutch Architects – It's a Leadership Superpower
Discover how adopting a "less is more" communication strategy can transform your leadership. This article, aimed at tech, product, and...
Colin Swindells
May 84 min read


The Thousand-Dollar Logon: Are Slow Computers Silently Draining Your Team's Potential?
Is the cost of "saving money" on work computers higher than you think? This analysis breaks down the surprising financial impact of just...
Colin Swindells
May 13 min read


Beyond the Breaking Point: Navigating Tech's Relationship Challenges (And Why It's Harder Than Ever to Leave)
Toxic tech relationships aren't just extreme HR cases; they're the daily friction killing collaboration between Engineering, Product, and...
Colin Swindells
Apr 116 min read


The Dashboard Misled: When Shiny Employee Data Masked a Looming Crisis
Warning: Your Employee Experience dashboard might be misleading you. A tech VP of Product learned the hard way when positive trends...
Colin Swindells
Apr 23 min read


An Unexpected Source of Job Satisfaction (and What It Means for Tech Leaders)
"This is the best job I've ever had." A chance encounter with a grocery store security guard reveals a powerful insight into job...
Colin Swindells
Mar 263 min read


The Real Prize: Why CEO A is Winning (Even with a Smaller Paycheck)
Sustainable growth and team investment, not just CEO compensation, define successful tech leadership. This article analyzes two...
Colin Swindells
Mar 203 min read


Beyond Business School: Why Tech Leaders Need a Different Kind of Coaching
Leadership coaching isn't one-size-fits-all, especially in tech. This article explores the critical difference between relational...
Colin Swindells
Mar 133 min read


Leveraging Coaching to Identify Unexpected Innovation Opportunities: A Case Study
This article summarizes a product innovation assessment with a tech product leader helping agriculture farm owners with contaminated...
Colin Swindells
Jan 232 min read
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