Tag Archives: technology
New Thanksgiving Space Photos!
New observations of the Pleiades cluster, M74 and M77 galaxies, NGC 6888 (the Crescent nebula), and a revisit to the Orion nebula. Continue reading
Engineering Layoffs = More Free Cash Flow
In which I think the findings that 40% of the recent Amazon layoffs further supports the hypothesis that Amazon wants Free Cash Flow to get cash-in-hand, and is willing to risk scaling and/or features for Q4 to get it. Continue reading
So You Want To Be a Manager? What Do You Do If…
Where I give advice for those transitioning from individual contributor roles to management. I use a story to illustrate how to be comfortable with the hard questions, and how to be supportive and honest with your people. Continue reading
About What Andy Said…
Where I discuss “a culture of and,” why Amazon’s leadership principles create that culture, and asking why Andy Jassy creating a culture of or. Continue reading
More on the Amazon Layoffs
In which I discuss what I think could be the reason for the recent Amazon layoffs. Hint: they want cash in hand. Now why would they want cash in hand? Continue reading
You Gotta Do What Makes You Happy
Where I discuss the importance of pursuing personal happiness in work, what it means to be happy, and why you should help people be happy. Leaders check in with their team, because unhappy people are less productive. Perseverance is vital for growth, but leaders need to listen and help solve issues with compassion. Continue reading
Another viral LinkedIn post
I’ve had another one of my posts on LinkedIn go viral: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7388737736590909440/ Turns out, part of the reason why is because I’ve become internet famous: https://www.reddit.com/r/jobs/comments/1oicvgs/18year_amazon_veteran_ive_never_seen_layoffs_this/ I’m amused by the number of people that don’t believe that I’m as old … Continue reading
Amazon, Salesforce, and (American History) X
In which I discuss how Salesforce is now a must-avoid company, and ask what we should do about the ultra-rich who are undermining our democracy, and the companies they lead. Continue reading
Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) (and Some Other New Stuff)
New targets! Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) is beautiful, and I get a nice shot of both the Iris and Crab Nebulae. And maybe Ceres? Continue reading
Looking for an elephant, and finding some new clusters
One last try to catch the Elephant’s Trunk nebula, plus some new globular clusters and galaxies. Continue reading
