If you want to genuinely become an executive and be viewed as a peer to business partners, you're going to have to stop it with the binary options. The world's not black and white, and those who leverage and create a continuum of options are worth their weight in gold. Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Ope…

Making mistakes is an essential part of growing as a leader. Letting your people is something you have to live with to accelerate their growth. Nevertheless, that doesn't mean you're going to be in ostrich mode and ignore it all. Check out this week's short episode for three pitfalls to avoid. Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology a…

Sometimes, when you procrastinate or reject making a choice, that can open up new opportunities. Other times, that's a sign of weak leadership. How do you make the choice to choose? Check out this week's short podcast episode for some meta-thinking on upgrading your own decision-making. Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The …

Hiring has changed dramatically. I for one am happy most people aren't spending 50% of their time interviewing and onboarding new hires. Nevertheless, it means that we need a different set of guidelines to handle growth correctly. Check out this week's episode to ensure you're on track to create a profitable product-engineering team as you grow it.…

The 10x engineer, the 10x leader, and the 10x strategy exist. However, they are often not easy to spot. Realizing that you don't need to come up with something that feels like someone from the future told you can actually increase your odds of achieving 10x work. For more on doing just that, check out this week's episode! Join my free live session:…

There are probably right now different issues that you're aware of that are allowed to fester and deteriorate. As you're busy putting out fires, the next wildfire is creeping up. That's what we get when we trade actual leadership for a simplistic greedy algorithm that only addresses things that have gone past the point of no return and must be solv…

Boy, the last 4 years have been one hectic decade, am I right? The worst thing you can do is give your team the sense that whatever last crisis you had was the last one. It wasn't. Leadership is about handling these moving targets. Learn more in this week's episode. Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operat…

Especially when teams have waited too long to redo certain parts of their technology, they are way more prone to overshoot and over-engineer the new solution. That's the classic second-system syndrome at play. However, you're only likely to succeed if you know how to keep your team's cleverness at bay. Check out this week's episode about managing c…

How can you create a product-engineering organization that's profitable? Where growth is aligned with business needs; where engineers don't do tech for tech's sake; where value is the first… value? This week's podcast episode is a quick recap of topics from my four-part series about such organizations. Tune in to create a team worth leading. The ar…

How is your team branching out daily, just like in code, and how might you suffer from merge conflicts? Let's peel back the layers of how our individual perceptions shape our professional interactions and decisions. Discover the power of external perspectives and the surprising impact of communication nuances within tech teams. In this episode, we …

When you first consider it, you might not realize what "theory" has to do with leading product engineering. However, there is quite a bit you can and should be aware of in order to help your team thrive and operate faster. In this week's 9-minute episode, I share the two levels of thinking required in order to leverage theory and share it across yo…

Some teams punch above their weight. You can see that many organizations are still suffering from too much bloat, and defocused work. This week's episode shares more insights from my recent conversations with over 100 tech leaders globally about leveraging the concept of non-linearity to create profitable eng teams. New offering: I’ve talked to 100…

Sometimes, what might seem initially like a needle-in-a-haystack problem is a lot simpler. And when you realize that, you can leverage it so your efforts are more effective. This week's episode is about the connection between mousetraps and making people handle their cheese being moved. New offering: I’ve talked to 100+ tech leaders recently about …

Stop focusing your attention on those who are problematic. Handle those situations quickly and move on. Your focus should be on your top performers. Squeaky wheels, no matter how greased, are not likely to get you past the finish line. Check out this week's episode for more on creating effective rapid coaching. Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing…

Are you going to let another year pass by more or less the same? Are you prone to what Albert Einstein described as "insanity"? Life's too short for that. Listen to this week's short episode to get out of the meager loop you've been in and start your path toward a bigger future. And, you just might win the raffle! Grab a copy of my books, Capitaliz…

I'm sure you've got some big goals, plans, and hopes for 2024. However, you're not likely to reach them by just promising yourself you'll work harder this time. Repeating the same methods and applying more and more force will just result in RSI. This week's five-minute podcast episode is about how you can get better results without burning the midn…

Every executive needs to know how to talk to the company's board and handle it effectively. Don't appease it, don't be subservient, and don't surprise it. In this week's episode, I'm sharing common problems and some guidelines to improve your communication and decrease the odds of you making the board become too tactical. Join the Leading Edge Club…

Being a tech executive means that things sometimes change. You might be unsure about where you're headed to provide more impact. However, as Tolkien has taught us geeks, not all those who wander are lost. Let's talk about finding your new direction. Join the Leading Edge Club! Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Execu…

Someone quit? A long vacation? A friggin' war? Learn how to embrace disruptions, create shorter and more focused roadmaps, and empower your team to thrive in times of change. Discover how unexpected challenges can be opportunities for exponential improvement. Whether you're leading a tech team or looking for ways to drive innovation, this episode w…

Did you make a mistake recently? To err is human, and to futilely try and avoid all possible mistakes is being an engineer. Executives with a tech background seem more afraid than their peers to operate in uncertainty, thus capping their teams. Set out to make some good mistakes next year. Join my annual wrap-up / yearly kickoff free session: 2024 …

Freddy Mercury famously sang that friends will be friends. That's right. But they shouldn't be your employees. Check out this week's episode for unpopular opinions about hiring and promoting people. Join my year-end/yearly-kickoff free webinar! 2024 Launchpad: Velocity Mastery Join the Leading Edge Club! Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your T…

You're constantly busy. I mean, you're overwhelmed! No one can blame you for procrastination… or can they? This week's podcast is about the leadership equivalent of cleaning up the house when you've got a deadline. Claim your seat at my year-end/year-kickoff free webinar. 2024 Launchpad: Velocity Mastery. Join the Leading Edge Club! Grab a copy of …

What good is amazing innovation and creativity if it doesn't align with a clear path toward winning? What does aiming for a win mean for tech executives? Another quick episode where I draw the line from Israel's strategic failure on October 7, and startup leadership. Because, yeah, those are the two things I'm thinking of right now and it's melding…

In life, shit happens. Just in the past three years, we've been through COVID-19, saw the startup economy almost grind to a halt, and now there's war here in Israel. Good leaders always work to avoid waste. This week's episode is about not wasting the most precious thing you've got. Join the Leading Edge Club! Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing …

Leaders cannot be cowards. I don't care if you think you're prioritizing your efforts or being politically correct. And, of course, it's related to the war. This week's podcast shares five examples of cowardly leadership and how to avoid it. Join the Leading Edge Club! Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Ope…

Even at times of confusion and stress—perhaps even more so—it is important to create your organization's structure intentionally and thoughtfully. This week's short episode is again about some wartime lessons you can apply in your company even without going through war! Join the Leading Edge Club! Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technolo…

This week's shorter-than-usual episode is about resilience. This is based on what I've been talking about with my clients here in Israel: How to create teams that are more resilient and how to take care of yourselves as leaders. 🇮🇱 Join the Leading Edge Club! Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating Sys…

A short episode due to circumstances with a quick lesson about communicating and collaborating with stakeholders. Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and The Tech Executive Operating System. Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives. For any questions or comments, reach out to me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com…

Let's delve into a critical yet often overlooked aspect of startup culture - evaluations. However, I'm not talking about the prevalent discussions surrounding startup valuations, but rather the core values that define your organization's ethos and guide its trajectory. As a tech executive or a founder, understanding and articulating these values is…

You can count on "years of experience" or you can create an environment where the theory of relativity acts in your favor and people grow faster. It's up to you. Let's talk about immersive cultures, growth opportunities, and detaching ourselves from the calendar. Join the Leading Edge Club! Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and …

Sometimes, the best thing you can do for your team is to disregard "best practices." I've yet to come across a practice that works in 100% of situations. You might be feeling bad for not going with the trend du jour or forcing one upon your team needlessly. Let's talk about knowing when you can skip one out. Join the Leading Edge Club! Grab a copy …

Your best people are often those who get the least attention. Thus, you're effectively directing them to outgrow the organization and bail on you. Instead, you can be proactive and ensure these precious force-multipliers get the coaching and guidance they need. Join the Leading Edge Club! Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and Th…

Several times a year, if we're lucky, we have a "low season." Are you leveraging these to come out of them stronger and better, or are you squandering a precious opportunity? This week's short episode is all about a difference in attitude that sets some of the best teams apart. Check out Workshop Palooza! I’ve just announced two workshops, the Engi…

Ever noticed how some executives unintentionally turn their managers into "sock puppets," overriding their decisions and limiting their autonomy? In this episode, I delve into a dangerous phenomenon that many leaders may not even realize they're perpetuating. Let's understand how this stifling behavior can cripple your team's growth and innovation.…

Ever felt like your team's motivation is in reverse? In this episode, I explore a counterintuitive concept of backward motivation. It's all about understanding the underlying forces that drive your team and how conventional wisdom might be leading you in the wrong direction. Curious to discover a fresh perspective that could transform the way you l…

Are you guilty of using "proxy leadership" in your team? In this episode, we dive into a common but potentially damaging leadership practice that might be undermining your authority without you even realizing it. Through real-world examples, I'll uncover how this habit can send mixed signals to your team and how to avoid it. Want to become the kind…

To be an effective leader, you have to choose where you are focusing your efforts. Instead of letting your days be decided by your calendar, happenstance, or merely following the path of least resistance, let's take a couple of minutes to find out the lever that will provide you with the most leverage. Join the Leading Edge Club! Grab a copy of my …

It's no coincidence that some of the companies most known for their ability to move fast have writing things down deeply ingrained in their cultures. In an era where the concept of writing down a six-pager feels like composing War and Peace, those precious few leaders who take the time to get better at articulating their thoughts become dramatic fo…

There's a simple habit that helps you make sure you are actively forming a team that will be impactful instead of letting things be shaped by happenstance. By doing so, you won't suffer from the dreaded patchy org charts that make little sense or have to combat a flood of requests from your team. Check out this week's episode to learn how to treat …

Sometimes, your best improvement engine is being aware of the things you've already done. You can also learn to move much more quickly when you can assess whether something is genuinely a crisis or just the fire du jour. Check out this week's quick episode to learn how to reassess your mess. My new book, Capitalizing Your Technology to Disrupt and …

When we fail to consider things correctly, we just might end up like those cliché characters in movies that waste time and let opportunities slip by as they keep waiting for something that'll never happen. Are you aligned with what really matters when making important decisions? My new book, Capitalizing Your Technology to Disrupt and Dominate Your…

Sometimes, the burden of all you've accomplished can hold you back from what you have to do next. What got you here won't get you there, and being vulnerable is required. This week's episode is about freeing yourself to improve yourself. My new book, Capitalizing Your Technology to Disrupt and Dominate Your Markets, is out! Check out Amazon (curren…

It's sometimes hard to realize that things have to change just to keep going, but that's actually a sign of healthy progress. Nothing in life is static, and in the long term you're either getting better or worse. The lesson of the pool principle in this week's episode will help you strike the right balance. My new book, Capitalizing Your Technology…

Sometimes, you don't need to do anything grand. You just need to do something small but consistently and well. Before you know it, you'll be positioned ahead and others will be left wondering what happened. This week's episode is about consistency and a couple of celebrations. My new book, Capitalizing Your Technology to Disrupt and Dominate Your M…

A classic sign of success at startups is when the business growth goes "up and to the right." However, we seem to have gotten confused and many tech teams are scaling the same. This was always important, but is currently more relevant than ever: you should drive for profitable R&D growth. Are you there? How can you unlock it? Find out more about it…

Welcome to the easy-money tech industry where roles are made up and org charts don't matter. Oh, what was that? We're no longer in easy-money mode? Then it's about time you learn how to judge when a new role is justified and when it's just a sign of your own laziness. Check out this week's episode for more! My new book, Capitalizing Your Technology…

Find your equilibrium in communication as your company scales. In this episode, we delve into the pivotal task of restructuring one-on-ones to maintain connection without consuming all your time. You have to maintain the value of time with leadership and I describe some alternatives for sharing information and the need for adjusting frequency and d…

To celebrate my new book being available for preorder, in this week's episode, I share some of its core tenets. Grasp how technology can become the driving force in your organization! We debunk startup myths, foster innovation, and inspire you to create a memorable, impactful organization. My new book, Capitalizing Your Technology to Disrupt and Do…

In this episode, I invite you to explore a less-traveled path in communication: being annoyingly candid. Together, we'll dissect the pivotal role of unvarnished honesty in tech leadership, the pitfalls of 'failure work', and how frank dialogues can revolutionize the very fabric of our organizations. So join me, and perhaps you'll discover the boldn…

Embrace imperfection and watch your team flourish! What my bad Italian skills taught me in Rome about how we treat imperfections. In this episode, we explore how allowing employees to learn through trial and error can transform your organization's growth and success. Tune in for powerful insights on nurturing talent and fostering a culture of healt…