Published in Range·Sep 18, 2019How to lead a distributed team4 tips on what to do when your team is suddenly split across two or more locations — With the advent of video conferencing and chat, the world of work has shifted towards being increasingly distributed. Teams work in different offices, different timezones, and different cultures. …Remote Working4 min read
Published in Range·Nov 29, 2018Structuring engineering teams as companies scaleLearnings from Range’s mini-conference with engineering leaders — At Range, we’re curious about how you structure engineering teams so they are as effective as possible. To tackle this topic, we decided to gather a small group of leaders together for a mini-conference where they could share challenges and learn from one another in an intimate, trusted space. We…Engineering2 min read
Published in Range·Aug 21, 2018How to build trust on your team in a few minutes a dayAs a leader, it can be easy to miss the fact that your team is struggling to build trust with one another. There can be a lot going well: high quality work, goals met, etc. But you may start to notice that your team just doesn’t feel like a team. …Leadership4 min read
Published in Range·Jun 28, 2018Encouraging emotions at workLast fall, I was hit by a car. I was biking down 8th street in San Francisco when a car cut across traffic and slammed into me. I was thrown to the ground, startled, and concussed. I’m one of the co-founders of Range, and to be honest, my first step…Emotional Intelligence5 min read
Published in Range·Mar 16, 2018Onboarding new teammatesHow to help your new teammate get off to a good start — You’ve finally found the right person to join your team, and you want to help them get started. 🎉 We all know onboarding is important—it impacts how likely a person is to stay at your company and how quickly they become productive. …Onboarding2 min read
Published in 3 min read·Dec 22, 2016Medium: Diversity and Inclusion2016 edition — Medium is a tight-knit group of incredibly dedicated, thoughtful people who are all obsessed with making Medium a phenomenal product for everyone to use. …Diversity5 min read
Published in 3 min read·Aug 25, 2016Check-in Rounds: A Cultural Ritual at Medium“Rituals are repeated behaviors that establish a sense of community. They tell the story of your culture and reinforce its values.” — Culture LabX Like many companies, Medium often uses shared activities like all-hands meetings, game nights, and company meals to build and augment our sense of community. …Medium3 min read
