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On Grit: How Leaders can Cultivate High-Performing Teams
One of my coachees, who comes from a stringent corporate environment and is now leading their own startup, recently reflected during our...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Apr 8, 20245 min read
The Doer Leader and The Case for Having a Bias for Action
Google's Manager Feedback Survey includes a question about whether a manager has the technical skills necessary for effectively managing...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Feb 25, 20245 min read
How to Master Authentic Networking for Leaders
Networking stands as a critical component in a leader's toolkit, playing a key role in the advancement of careers and the success of...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Feb 17, 20247 min read
How the SCARF Model Drives High-Performing Teams
Leadership is a journey that begins the moment you step into the professional world, whether you're at the starting line or eyeing the...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Feb 11, 20248 min read
Leadership Mastery: The Power of Feedback and Feedforward
Effective feedback, along with feedforward, forms the bedrock of successful management. Despite its crucial role, mastering this skill is...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Jan 21, 20246 min read
Maximizing Productivity for Leaders: Top Tips for Effective Time Management
Leaders face unique challenges in managing their time due to their dual role of personal productivity and team oversight. Here's how to...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Jan 15, 20242 min read
How to Manage your Boss for People Managers
I have been working with a coachee - we will call him, John - a new people manager with a decade of experience in tech as an individual...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Jan 8, 20248 min read
End of Year Strategic Planning and OKRs
As the year winds down, I've noticed that many of my coachees, each a highly successful, accomplished, and driven leader, are feeling the...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Dec 6, 20236 min read
Turmoil and Triumph at OpenAI: Leadership Lessons on How to Use Influence
In my role as a coach for executives and business owners, I frequently address the dilemma of earning respect and loyalty from one's...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Nov 27, 20235 min read
Navigating Toxic Workplaces: A New Manager's Story of Transformation
When my coachee, a talented tech professional with a stellar track record, stepped into her new role as a manager at the global tech...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Oct 22, 20237 min read
The Journey of Successful Female Leaders: Balancing Work and Motherhood
Last week, I engaged in separate, insightful conversations with three accomplished female leaders during coaching sessions. Despite their...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Oct 15, 20235 min read
Accelerating your Career: The Dynamic Duo of Mentors and Sponsors
According to Gallup, currently, only 40% of employees report having a mentor in the workplace. Rates are even lower for sponsorship at...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Oct 8, 20236 min read
What you should do NOW, if your career goal is to become a people manager
I regularly meet with and coach early-career professionals who aspire to step into people management roles. It's inspiring to see them...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Oct 1, 20238 min read
From IC to Manager: Showcasing Your Leadership Potential on Your CV
Last week I wrote about 10 Common Pitfalls Individual Contributors Must Avoid in Management Job Interviews and received some great...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Sep 27, 20234 min read
10 Common Pitfalls Individual Contributors Must Avoid in Management Job Interviews
I have the great privilege of coaching a remarkable individual contributor—a tech veteran with nearly a decade of dedicated service at...
Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Sep 21, 202310 min read
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