Nikesh Arora admitted he didn't know "cybersecurity" was one word. Yet, he transformed Palo Alto Networks into a market leader. Discover how his outsider perspective, combined with lessons from Google and SoftBank, offers a masterclass in leadership that transcends industry expertise.
Netflix’s rise was powered by a radical 'Culture Code.' Reed Hastings breaks down how rejecting the corporate 'family' for a sports team model, prioritizing talent density, and using the 'Keeper Test' transformed the industry. Discover the internal engine behind the streaming giant.
From Microsoft to Meta and now Anthropic, Fiona Fun shares a masterclass in engineering leadership. Learn how to navigate the transition from IC to Manager, adapt to evolving engineering cultures, and master the critical soft skills required for technical success.
Aspen Fellows Aleshia and Catherine Campbell discuss why effective leadership requires a shift from performative strength to authentic vulnerability. Discover how dropping the "social mask" builds resilience and fosters deeper connection in high-stakes roles.
Knowledge work faces a crisis. Lacking metrics, we've defaulted to "pseudo-productivity"—valuing visible busyness over quality. This fuels burnout. Cal Newport argues we must rethink work for a sustainable, results-oriented future.
Feeling ambitious but stalled by a lack of time? The issue isn't discipline—it's invisible "time destroyers." Learn Cal Newport’s 3 essential time management skills to reclaim control of your calendar and finally execute the deep work that matters most.
The goal for 2025 is to leverage the unique advantages of virtual work. By applying principles of cognitive science, you can build a system that transforms remote work from a chaotic stream of emails into a streamlined, autonomous career advantage.
Brandon Sanderson produces massive output by following one rule: "Let Brandon Cook." While his team removes all distractions, most modern jobs do the opposite. Cal Newport explores why we prioritize busyness over production and how to adopt this "cooking" model for explosive results.
Trapped between disorganization and over-optimization? Modern culture demands we do more, not rest. To escape this, Cal Newport introduces the Minimally Viable Productivity System—a method to balance execution with wonder without losing your soul to efficiency.
Is your team too "nice" to give honest feedback? Kim Scott explains why you don't have to be a jerk to be a great boss. Discover how to bridge the gap between Caring Personally and Challenging Directly to fix toxic silence and drive growth.
Product vision is often elusive, yet essential. Ebi Atawodi (YouTube, Netflix) argues it's a structured craft, not just a soft skill. She offers a concrete framework to define, visualize, and evangelize vision, shifting leadership focus from being liked to bringing clarity.
Move beyond rehearsed answers. We curated the favorite interview questions from 100+ leaders at Stripe, Figma, and Slack. These psychological instruments are designed to reveal a candidate's self-awareness, grit, and strategic thinking. A masterclass in evaluating top talent.
Drowning in spreadsheets? Melissa Perri and Denise Tilles explain why Product Operations is the key to unlocking strategic value. Discover how to build shared systems that allow Product Managers to stop doing "side-of-desk" work and start focusing on outcomes in this ultimate guide.
Brian Chesky shocked the tech world by appearing to eliminate traditional product management at Airbnb. This deep dive explores how he dismantled the divisional model, redefined roles, and adopted a singular vision to save the company during the pandemic—offering a new roadmap for leaders.
Toast VP Maggie Crowley debunks the "CEO of the product" myth. Discover how stripping away complexity, embracing unglamorous work, and maintaining resilience are the real keys to mastering product strategy and accelerating your PM career.
Amazon’s true power lies in its internal operating system. Bill Carr, co-author of Working Backwards, reveals how shifting mindsets and prioritizing customer inputs created a scalable engine for innovation.
