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Done Means Done: How to Build and Make Your Quality Standard Visible

velocitybykristinskinner.substack.comarticleMay 12, 2026

Undefined standards are invisible organizational drag that cost you millions in rework, revision, and lost velocity. Here's how to fix it at the root.

Managing up

lennysnewsletter.comarticleMay 6, 2026Lenny's Podcast

Q: I’m finding it tough to work with my manager. Do you have any advice for managing up? Managing up is one of the most essential, yet most underrated skills, at every level. Even as CEO. It enables you to do your best work and get the recognition that you deserve. Below are five tactics I’ve found to be extremely effective in managing up:

https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/75848

thehistoryblog.comarticleApr 17, 2026

The presence of a Trojan coin in Northern Europe poses a fascinating puzzle. Historians believe it likely traveled along ancient trade routes.

The Squiggle

thedesignsquiggle.comarticleMar 26, 2026

The Squiggle originated as a simple illustration of the design process. The journey of researching, uncovering insights, generating creative concepts, iteration of prototypes.

Are You Building Judgment or Just Executing Faster?

changying.substack.comarticleMar 24, 2026

Building human skills takes time. This post is about identifying where your time actually goes and where you can free it up.

Solo Execution, Shared Responsibility

substack.comarticleMar 23, 2026Changying (Z) Zheng

Greater power comes with greater responsibility in the age of AI collaboration