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Feel something is missing in your role? That feeling that you are doing well but still lacking fulfillment. It may just be a symptom lacking meaning. Meaning is what connects your work to what’s personally important to you. Meaning is different from impact. You may have impact but lack meaning. Here are some examples: Impact: You delivered code Meaning: You are happy because your delivery makes a difference to YOU. Impact: You mentored a teammate Meaning: You derive pleasure from helping others and this mentoring was valuable to YOU. Without meaning, you may lack the joy out of your own work. Are you deriving meaning from your work?

True leadership isn’t just a bunch of words. It is deeply rooted in actions. Some actions that make a leader stand out: - They listen - They empathize - They care - They motivate - They make decisions It takes a lot more to demonstrate authentic leadership. When times get tough, true leaders shine. The not-so-great ones cave.

Do you chase certifications? Why that may not work for you: I see many profiles on LinkedIn and resumes listing all the certifications. From first principles, certifications can: Showcase knowledge Showcase skills (in some cases) It tells me you can pass an exam and have some skills. They do not necessarily translate to a “better” fit. Look, having the right certifications is useful for standing out. But just adding certifications without understanding how they add to your career is a mistake. What do you think about certifications?

Your mental health is more important than clocking hours. A thread to keep your sanity: Many professionals burn out before they even realize. In a lot of cases, they prioritize working over their own sanity. Here are some signs: - Loss of productivity over time - Losing interest/boredom - Lack of energy Look I know you have deadlines, pressure etc. But it should NOT come at the cost of your mental health. Are you prioritizing yourself enough?

How to make meetings suck less: More meetings do not mean you are automatically productive. Filling up your calendar with blocks can be a proud feeling for some. But it takes you away from reality. To make meetings suck less: - Get clarity on the outcome of the meeting (decide, knowledge share etc) - Set enough time (not more, not less) - Invite only the necessary people (not more, not less) - Document action items and next steps Remember you are trying to use meetings to move forward, not backward.

Loyalty is NOT always rewarded. Do you know your real worth? Many stay at companies for a long time thinking “the company will reward me” The reality is different. Look, companies are businesses at the end of the day. So you are rewarded simply for creating impact. What does that mean: - You identify and solve problems - You help others succeed You add to the bottom line You don’t get rewarded simply for staying and being loyal. So the next time you are thinking about your career, ask yourself: Are you staying because you want to be loyal or because you want to make a difference?