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Bees and FAEs

by akb | February 10, 2020 | Articles | 0 Comments

What do bees and Field Applications Engineers have in common? More than you might expect. This short, creative piece offers a fresh take on the value, versatility, and challenges of FAEs — showing how their unique role helps bridge gaps between customers, sales, and engineering teams.

A Goal Setting Tail

by akb | November 10, 2019 | Articles | 0 Comments

What if setting goals didn’t feel like a chore? This light-hearted story illustrates how defining meaningful, achievable goals can shift your mindset, build confidence, and create momentum. It’s not just about SMART goals — it’s about finding clarity and direction that actually work for you.

The Hurry Monster, RIP

by akb | October 6, 2019 | Articles | 0 Comments

In high-pressure environments, rushing can feel like a badge of honor. But constantly hurrying often leads to stress and poor decisions. This article explores how slowing down can foster greater clarity, calm, and control — and how coaching can help build new habits for lasting change.

A Problem-Solving Experience

This article shares a real coaching session focused on tackling a complex challenge. Through collaborative exploration and clear frameworks, we see how individuals can unlock new strategies and improve their problem-solving abilities — skills that are vital in today’s technical and team environments.

Anna Karenina and Client Encounters

What do Russian literature and technical communication have in common? In this article, we explore the Anna Karenina principle and how it helps us understand why client encounters fail — and what makes them succeed. Whether you’re managing expectations, handling objections, or navigating complexity, this insight can sharpen your approach.

Best practices Exchange for Engineering Team Leaders

What happens when engineering leaders step back from daily demands to reflect and share insights with peers? In this article, we explore the value of structured exchanges for enhancing leadership, problem-solving, and learning culture within technical teams.

I Need Performance; I Get CRUD

by akb

What happens when a team needs performance but ends up drowning in confusion, rework, or missed expectations? In this short piece, we look at a common pitfall in goal-setting and delivery — and how better communication, clear objectives, and structured problem-solving can make all the difference.