Raw Signal Group’s new book extracts leadership lessons from the pandemic
Johnathan Nightingale said the new book he co-authored with his wife, Melissa, is designed to “give people a place to stop…
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CanCon Podcast Ep. 88: How fucked up is your startup management?
If 2017 has taught us nothing else, it’s that stories of poor management in tech are not exactly uncommon. This week,…
Raw Signal Group wants to make managers uncomfortable with new book on leadership
If you’ve been to tech events in Toronto or have followed along digitally, there’s a high chance you’ve run into Johnathan…
Raw Signal Group opens pre-orders for book on modern leadership
The founders of Toronto-based Raw Signal Group — a consulting firm for Toronto tech companies looking to scale sustainably…
How to rock your return to startup after maternity leave
Several months ago, I wrote a post about family planning in a startup. I wrote another post about what it was like to be out…
What I hear when you tell me your company doesn’t do meetings
I know what you want me to hear. You want me to hear that you’re modern and amazing. You want me to hear that you respect…
When you should bring in the heavy hitters
The VCs on your board are up in your shit. It’s been six months since they not-so-subtly suggested that you get some more…
That time you failed to follow up on diversity
In March, we celebrated International Women’s Day. My Twitter feed was full of people talking about diversity, how to be…
Starting with the man in the mirror
Over the past few months, several women have gone on the record about their experiences with harassment in tech. This isn’t…
Ex-Hubba, Wattpad pros are here to help grow your business the right way with Raw Signal Group
As Canada’s tech ecosystem scales, an oft-cited ingredient needed to take it to the next level is more senior talent.…
Why is your team so angry all the time?
I learned it by watching you. In the late eighties, there was a reasonably famous anti-drug commercial. Maybe you’ve seen…
If you hate rumour mills, why did you build one?
The math itself is straightforward. In any company with more than two people, there will be times when some people have information…
Actionable feedback, why it matters, and how to get better at giving it
You’re somewhere in Q4 — let’s say it’s the first week of December. If you’re in a startup, chances are good…
Is it worth your time to be excellent?
You’re not where you’re supposed to be. You’re not a failure. You’re actually doing well. You have a way you present…
How to negotiate like a boss
Last week, a friend pinged about an upcoming salary negotiation. In advance of the discussion, she’s talking to lots of folks…