@TomiwaDavid6 Romans 12:1
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
@OgbeniDipo@stillzthefirst@NELFUND I respected you greatly, but speaking in a partisan manner while ignoring the suffering of ordinary people says a lot about your ideology and leadership judgment.
No aspiring leader can afford to turn a deaf ear to the pain and struggles of the common man.
Hi @DaleDalemast, your book "And David Perceived He Was King" deeply touched my heart and stirred something powerful within me. It has sparked a major transformation in my life.
Thank you for pouring so much beauty and truth into the world through this incredible gift.
If your new tech job gives you a :
Dell laptop : You have 3 warnings before you get fired.
MacBook : Your job is safe if the next funding round comes in.
Lenovo Thinkpad : You’re probably going to spend 28years there.
Microsoft surface : They don’t take you serious, they just need you for the gram.
Acer : They hired you because your Dad Knows the CEO.
No laptop : They’re trying to test you.
HP pro book : You probably work for a secret organisation.
MSI : You’re working for the government, you just don’t know.
Samsung : You department doesn’t actually exist, but the CEO needs his daughter who’s heading your department to get work experience.
Acer touchscreen : They think you’re a kid.
I've been at @Google 12 years today.
Here are 10 lessons I've learned that may help others:
1️⃣ Embrace lifelong learning
Continuous learning is the heartbeat of a thriving career. Stay endlessly curious.
Write about what you learn - the process of explaining concepts to others will deepen your own understanding and uncover gaps in your knowledge. Have the humility to admit when you don't know something, and model a growth mindset for your team. Invest in your own growth, and inspire others to do the same.
2️⃣ Put users front and center
The best engineers are user-obsessed. Let customer needs guide every decision and prioritization.
Always start with user needs and work backwards to the right solutions. Seek to understand the real human problems your work solves.
3️⃣ Collaborate to amplify impact
No engineer is an island. The most impressive feats in our field are accomplished by teams, not individuals.
Shift from a "me" to a "we" mindset. Focus on collaborating, sharing knowledge, and uplifting those around you.
4️⃣ Just start. You can edit a bad page, not a blank one.
Don't let perfectionism paralyze you. Start by taking action, even if it's not flawless.
Get your minimum viable product out there. Then, focus on doing it right. Refine your approach, fix bugs, and optimize for quality. Finally, seek ways to do it better.
5️⃣ Master the art of influence
The most effective engineers are also skilled influencers. They build bridges and buy-in.
Identify key stakeholders, decision-makers, and influencers. Understand their priorities, motivations, and communication styles.
6️⃣ Think strategically
Understand what matters most to the business and your users. Focus on outcomes over just outputs.
Develop the ability to think strategically and connect the dots across projects, teams, and organizations. Anticipate downstream implications of decisions and architecture choices.
7️⃣ Focus on what you can control
Concentrate on what's within your sphere of influence.
You can't control everything, but you can always control your response. Zero in on actions you can actually take to move forward, no matter how small.
8️⃣ Communicate with clarity
The ability to distill complexity is a hallmark of great engineers.
Strive to communicate clearly in all you do. Tailor your communication style to your audience. Seek to listen and understand first, then to be understood.
9️⃣ Build bridges, not silos
The most impactful work happens at the intersections.
Seek to understand others' perspectives, needs, and constraints. Find ways to align and create win-win solutions for everyone.
🔟 Invest in your wellbeing
Sustainable high performance requires intentional renewal. Prioritize balance and resilience.
Set boundaries. Take breaks. Craft a life of meaning and joy beyond your identity as an engineer.
I hope these lessons help others. May we continue to learn, lead, and inspire, one step at a time.
~ Addy