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Should You Build What Customers Ask For? (The Real Answer)

Should You Build What Customers Ask For? (The Real Answer)

Scrambling to meet every request leads to feature bloat, yet ignoring users risks building for no one. Lattice co-founder Jack Altman explains how to maintain a "North Star" vision, using feedback to refine—not define—your product roadmap.

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How Employer Support Contributes to Credential Completion

How Employer Support Contributes to Credential Completion

A new RAND Corporation study confirms what workforce leaders have long suspected: employer financial support is a game-changer for student success. Analyzing Ivy Tech’s "Achieve Your Degree" program, the data proves that removing tuition barriers directly boosts credential completion.

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Meta Distinguished Eng (IC9) On Influencing Engs, Failures, and Learnings

Meta Distinguished Eng (IC9) On Influencing Engs, Failures, and Learnings

Adam Ernst navigated Meta's chaotic growth to become a Distinguished Engineer (IC9). His career offers a masterclass in technical leadership: steering massive organizations without management titles, executing architectural triumphs like Component Kit, and embracing humbling failures.

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Overwhelmed By Work Messages? Do This Instead | Cal Newport

Overwhelmed By Work Messages? Do This Instead | Cal Newport

Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trends Index reveals a startling reality: the average worker receives 270 daily messages. With focus work pushed to weekends, Cal Newport analyzes why this workflow is mathematically impossible and financially inefficient.

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No. 1 Dealmaker: The Habits That Separate Winners | Michael Ovitz

No. 1 Dealmaker: The Habits That Separate Winners | Michael Ovitz

Michael Ovitz, co-founder of CAA, rewrote the rules of dealmaking by treating business as an intellectual sport. This deep dive breaks down the habits—from information dominance to unwavering momentum—that separate fleeting success from enduring legacies.

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Fellows On Fellows: Building Relationships that Fuel Change | AGLN

Fellows On Fellows: Building Relationships that Fuel Change | AGLN

True leadership is rarely a solo endeavor. CALI fellows discuss how deep, trust-based partnerships drive systemic change. From navigating imposter syndrome to leading a national COVID-19 response, learn why effective leaders often build scaffolding for others to rise.

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Excellent Advice For Living: 79 Maxims from a Wise Old Man

Excellent Advice For Living: 79 Maxims from a Wise Old Man

Wired founder Kevin Kelly began writing advice for his children on his 68th birthday. This guide explores maxims from his book, "Excellent Advice for Living," offering compressed seeds of knowledge on creativity, habits, and the art of living a meaningful life.

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Meta Senior Staff (IC7) Eng's Honest Demotion Story

Meta Senior Staff (IC7) Eng's Honest Demotion Story

In a tech world obsessed with promotions, Igor, a Senior Staff Engineer at Meta, did the unthinkable: he asked for a demotion. This candid story explores the harsh realities of onboarding at the IC7 level and why the highest title doesn't always equal the highest job satisfaction.

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AI Isn’t Just A Productivity Tool Anymore

AI Isn’t Just A Productivity Tool Anymore

Despite the boardroom buzz, few companies are truly AI-native. This article explores how leaders are moving beyond simple productivity hacks to treat AI as a fundamental layer for coordination, ultimately reimagining the role of the analyst and democratizing software creation.

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You’re Not Overloaded. You’re Under-Leveraged - Jonathan Swanson

You’re Not Overloaded. You’re Under-Leveraged - Jonathan Swanson

High performers often feel overloaded, but Jonathan Swanson suggests the real issue is being under-leveraged. Drawing on his White House experience, he reveals how building a system of leverage with elite Executive Assistants allows you to focus solely on high-value aspirations.

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