Leadership insights, thoughts from lived experiences and readings
It's funny how certain ideas stick with you and resurface at pivotal moments, often when you need them most. For me, that idea is Radical Candor, the management philosophy introduced by Kim Scott. I first picked up the book, Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity, maybe five or six years ago when… Continue reading Rediscovering Radical Candor: From my first read to Checkr’s leadership summit
After three immersive days at our San Francisco HQ with managers/senior managers from across the company, I’m returning to the team energized, grateful, and loaded with actionable insights. The opportunity to compare notes with so many talented peers on the art of leadership was invaluable, and the in-person format truly made a difference in building… Continue reading 3-Day Checkr Leadership Summit at SFO
I've always been fascinated by what truly motivates people at work. We hear a lot about company culture and mission statements, but it's often hard to pinpoint the real drivers of high-performing teams. This is a topic I've explored before, but I got a fresh perspective thanks to my manager, Jordan, who recommended a book that's… Continue reading Primed to Perform: Why Total Motivation Is the Key to High Performance
In the fast-paced world of business, decision-making can make or break an organization. Amazon, one of the most successful companies of the modern era, has long been admired for its ability to innovate and scale rapidly. A key component of its operational philosophy is a decision-making framework introduced by its founder, Jeff Bezos: the distinction… Continue reading Amazon’s Type 1 vs. Type 2 Decisions: A Framework for Effective Decision-Making
In the dynamic world of engineering management, effective communication and clear expectations are paramount. One tool that has gained traction among leaders is the Manager README. This living document serves as a personal guide for your team, outlining your management style, expectations, and how you can best work together. In this blog post, we'll explore… Continue reading The Power of a Manager README: Building Trust and Transparency in Your Team
In the contemporary hiring landscape, organizations face the crucial challenge of choosing between diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) affirmative actions and gender-blind, race-blind hiring strategies. This choice significantly influences not only the makeup of the workforce but also its potential to innovate and solve problems. The blog post "Balancing Merit and Diversity: Navigating DEI and… Continue reading Balancing Merit and Diversity: Navigating DEI and Race/Gender-Blind Strategies in Hiring
In the ever-evolving landscape of software engineering, each new trend often feels like a revolution, reshaping how we think about and interact with technology. As a seasoned professional in this dynamic field, I've witnessed first-hand several such transformations, each paving the way for the next. The current buzz around Generative AI is no exception, reminding… Continue reading Navigating the Waves of Change: Reflecting on Two Decades in Software Engineering
I am glad to share with you that Twin Health has secured $50 million in funding for it's AI-driven personalized healthcare tech that aims to prevent and reverse chronic health diseases like diabetes. I joined after the Series C fundraising about couple of years back when the US operation was in its infancy. Now it's… Continue reading Twin Health Raised $50M in Series D Funding
I was recently hosted at Beyond The Code podcast by Kovid Batra where we discussed various leadership topics including moving individual contributors to management roles. Hope you find this useful. Check out the full episode here! 👇 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dtho3h5CSQY Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/440NrRtHD2pdW78K4irlbY?si=50ee7101941845ac Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/beyond-the-code-by-typo/id1718883620?i=1000638348956 YouTube: https://youtu.be/Dtho3h5CSQY Typo Website Blog: https://typoapp.io/blog/enabling-ics-to-move-into-management-roles-with-ashik-uzzaman-director-of-engineering-at-twin-health/ Medium Blog: https://medium.com/@typoapp/enabling-ics-to-move-into-management-roles-with-ashik-uzzaman-director-of-engineering-at-twin-9f554ac2edb3
As we navigate through the 2023 Performance Review Cycle, it's a pivotal time to reflect on the subtle yet significant hurdles that can skew our assessments. Whether we're drafting performance evaluations, offering feedback, or engaging with potential candidates, it's crucial to acknowledge the myriad biases that lurk beneath the surface of our decision-making processes. These… Continue reading Common Types of Hidden Biases
I finished the book The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea by Bob Burg and John David Mann a few weeks ago. This morning I met the author Bob Burg as part of the Kona's Manager Book Club Meetup. This wonderful book presents an alternative perspective on achieving success in business and life. Contrary to… Continue reading The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea by Bob Burg
With 23 years of industry experience behind me, I'm eager to share my leadership journey with a broader audience. It all started with this blog, and it has now transformed into Leader's Whiteboard, my YouTube channel. This marks the inception of a comprehensive series, and I warmly invite you to embark on this journey with… Continue reading Started my youtube leadership channel
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