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Listening through questions is a form of active listening with the goal of understanding the rest of the room’s perspectives. The act of asking good questions with good intent opens up a conversation, creating space and safety for others to
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“Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.”
― Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It
― Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It
“There are methods to build resilience. Take care of your body, practice mindfulness, and avoid negative outlets that only bandage the wound. Help others through volunteering, being proactive, and moving toward your goals. Keep things in perspective by accepting change is a part of life. Lastly, find a community.”
― The Underdog Paradox: Secrets to Battling Adversity and Stories of Real Life Superheroes
― The Underdog Paradox: Secrets to Battling Adversity and Stories of Real Life Superheroes
“You can’t go faster when you avoid technical excellence.”
― Create Your Successful Agile Project: Collaborate, Measure, Estimate, Deliver
― Create Your Successful Agile Project: Collaborate, Measure, Estimate, Deliver
“Create an opening to deliver feedback. Describe the behavior or result in a way that the person can hear. State the impact using “I” language. Make a request for continued or changed behavior.”
― Create Your Successful Agile Project: Collaborate, Measure, Estimate, Deliver
― Create Your Successful Agile Project: Collaborate, Measure, Estimate, Deliver
“Don’t let your focus on results get in the way of caring about the people you work with. I made that mistake when I first got to Google. I was laser-focused on getting stuff done, and fast. That slowed me down in the end.”
― Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
― Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
Alejandro’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Alejandro’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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