The Pivot Journal

In today’s fast-moving organizations, Project Managers and Product Managers are both critical to getting great work done. But they don’t...

Teams everywhere are being asked to do more with less. Budgets are tighter. Headcount is frozen. Expectations haven’t changed. In these...

“You’re smart. You get what we’re trying to do here. Make an example for the younger guys. Be a leader. Adapt or die.” That line hit me...

Startups are messy—so are careers. At Coursera, we were scaling quickly. New partners. New markets. New priorities. Everyone was moving...

When most people think about digital transformation, their minds go straight to technology. New platforms, automation, AI, data tools....

This isn’t new. Companies have long believed that a tool will magically solve a process or data problem. Real-world example: The Product...

Are you too big? Too small? Too loud, too quiet, too opinionated, too accommodating? Too verbose? Too brief? Too hands-off? Too intense?...

When it comes to finding the right job, skills aren’t the only thing that matter. Yes, your experience, technical know-how, and...

Preparing for the storm is just as important as weathering it. Storm approaching Sometimes the warning signs are obvious. A reorg. A new...

For some people, it’s all about separation. A defined start and end to the day. You log off, shut your laptop, and leave work behind both...

In today's job market, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology is shaping how we apply for jobs. With innovations in...

Fast-forward to today: I’ve built a career in operations, moved fluidly through industries like eLearning, commerce, financial services,...

Crossroads of Opportunity – Choosing Your Path in Uncertain Times In a world filled with uncertainty—whether it’s a shifting job market,...

In “Number One on the Call Sheet”, Will Smith recalls asking General Colin Powell over lunch: “What does it mean to be a general?”  ...

But I do love being outside — so I gave myself a challenge: increase my pace and distance over 4 weeks. Most days were hard. I checked my...

What if failure wasn’t even an option— because the only plan was to adapt, grow, and evolve until you succeeded? That’s the No-Fail...

Warner Bros. Discovery is renaming Max to HBO Max after customer confusion and lost engagement. Why? Because brand equity matters. HBO...