More Noes Lead to Growth

Today I realized; what I should have realized earlier on in my career. The ability to say no, “No, I don’t accept every project thrown at me” or No to free work and all the Noes combined would have benefited me early on. There’s a certain anxiety that creeps in while saying no….Stand your ground, value your time!By saying no, I have clarity which helps me make better decisions daily! I have been prioritizing my family, my friends, and my passions which add to my mental wellbeing & happiness. Prioritize your schedule and time, this is the start of independence.Do you say yes to a lot? Are you feeling overwhelmed consistently? I did. Change it.The above text is from yesterday’s LinkedIn post I published.

Good Reads

1) How To Cope With A Toxic Work Environment

Toxic culture is one of the main reasons for the current exodus of employees in corporate structures. One of the top parameters for The “Great Resignation” was a toxic culture which was deemed 10.4 times more likely to contribute to attrition than compensation. Click the link to know more about the importance of culture within companies!

2) Using Technology to make Work More Human

What is “smart tech” and how the next wave of digital technologies has the potential and power to be fundamentally different than previous iterations and reverse the 24/7 onslaught of emails, meetings even in remote conditions. Instead of dehumanizing us, smart tech can actually help rehumanize work.

3) I’m a Ukrainian tech journalist, I never thought I’d have to pivot to war reporting

When the war broke out in Ukraine, the lives of countless Ukrainians were turned upside down within a month. I strongly believe in diplomacy and common sense, and I hope that comprehensive understanding prevails among all parties. However, no matter what happens, one thing is for sure - Ukrainians will never stop doing their jobs. There are some who have shown resilience and have kept sharing stories during the war. One such company has vowed to keep sharing stories no matter the consequence!

Who To Follow

Maxime Corbani is Dashblock’s Co-Founder and someone with whom I have had a great conversation. Maxime was also part of Y-Combinator which is the most famous start-up accelerator in the world. Check him out!

Tool of the Week

Dashblock allows you to build web automation without coding, and run them from an API. One can integrate it with your favorite apps in one click to build sophisticated workflows from simple blocks. Dashblock also provides integrations (Zapier, Slack, Sheets...) to plug your automation with existing APIs. Check it out and let me know about your findings.