Category: career
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Identity Beyond the Title: Who Are You When the Music Stops?
Have you ever stood at the “top of the mountain” only to realize the view wasn’t what you expected? Everything looks perfect from the outside. Youโre hitting your targets, winning the awards, and everyone sees a success story. But underneath the layers of achievement, there is a nagging feeling you only want to whisper: “Wait,…
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Finding the “Deep Work” Gear: How Movement Primes My Brain
Weโve all been there: sitting down to tackle a task that requires total presence, but your brain just feels like fog. You stare at the screen, move a comma, check your email, and suddenly an hour has vanished. Lately, Iโve been spending my mornings editing my book (you can see my working environment in the…
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Sabbatical Diaries: The End is Just the Beginning
โWho resigns from Google?โ Thatโs the question Iโve heard most often this past year. Itโs usually asked with a mix of curiosity and genuine disbelief. After years of navigating the high-stakes world of global R&D and leading complex engineering organizations as a Director, people couldnโt understand why Iโd walk away from the “perfect” career path.…
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The Missing Ask: Why We Negotiate Salary but Wait for Promotions
Iโm currently reading Women Donโt Ask by Linda Babcock and Sara Laschever. If you haven’t read it yet, put it on your list. It explores a painful truth that many of us know instinctively: women are often much less likely than men to negotiate for what they want, assuming that hard work alone will be…
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The Biggest Productivity Lie: Why Time Management Fails the Exhausted Leader
When I first started climbing the ladder, I was obsessed with time management. Like many leaders in tech, I viewed my planner as the ultimate tool for control. I color-coded my calendar, mastered task batching, and achieved near-perfect calendar utilization. I was “doing it all.” The painful truth? Despite my perfect schedule, I was running…
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How a Personal Board of Directors Transformed My Growth (and How You Can Build Yours)
Walking into Google felt like walking in the dark When I joined Google as a senior engineering manager: new company, new role, new world, I felt a bit like a blind person groping in the dark. I was the first external manager hired into the Israeli development center. Until then, every manager had grown from…
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How I Failed as a Mentee
I once got the opportunity to be mentored by a senior leader I really admired. I was excited, and in my mind: โmission accomplishedโ. But a few weeks in, our relationship just fizzled out. The calls got shorter, and the conversations became less frequent until they stopped completely. I was disappointed, and I felt like…
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Imagine this: you walk through the door after a long day, and you’re met with pure, unbridled joy. A happy dance, a full-body wiggle, and a serenade that’s a little bit howl, a little bit song. Itโs a welcome so genuine and infectious that your own weariness melts away. This isn’t a scene from a…
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The Art of Not Taking No for an Answer
I still remember the day I first pitched my idea. I saw a critical problem that needed solving, one I was deeply passionate about. But when I brought it to our VPs, I heard the same answer twice: โNo.โ They had their reasons, valid ones about resources and priorities, but I couldn’t let it go.…
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The Art of Letting Go: When Rocket Sirens Hijack Your Sabbatical
Six months sabbatical checkin: how a season of chaos became a masterclass in letting go 1. The Map I Drew Going 6 months into my sabbatical, my plan looked wonderfully tidy: I had dates, flights, and itineraries. I felt in control, right up until I wasnโt. 2. Detour on the Trail Half-way through the Kumano…
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Stop Dodging Office Politics
Five everyday habits that let you influence with integrity and get good work into the world โI hate office politics.โ If that line has ever slipped out of your mouth, youโre in good company. I hear it from coaching clients almost every week, and I used to say it myself! The catch? Stepping away doesnโt…
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Shut Up and Listen: A Better Way to Start as a New Leader
When I stepped into my first VP role, I thought I had to hit the ground running. I had experience. A strong track record. A big title. So I thought I had to prove something โ fast. But what Iโve learned (and what I now help new leaders navigate through coaching) is this: The best…
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“You Know What You Want. But Can You Let Go?”
Letting Go In 2018, I was in California during one of the worst wildfire seasons in recent history.I remember sitting outside one morning, surrounded by smoke and golden light, watching the sun filter through tall grass.That moment would change everything. It was there that the idea for a new wildfire detection product first came to…
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Sometimes Your Plan Needs to Get Out of the Way
Is your plan serving your purpose โ or limiting it? Discover the questions that can help you stay open to unexpected opportunities aligned with your true mission.
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Own Your Narrative: The Key to Getting Promoted (and Growing as a Leader)
Many believe hard work alone leads to promotions, but effective storytelling about oneโs impact, challenges, and leadership is essential. Individuals often struggle to articulate their narratives, especially in ambiguous environments. Understanding how to own and present their stories can significantly impact career advancement and personal growth.
Mor Schlesinger 