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Lawrence Ripsher
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Jun 1, 2020

Managing through the WHY, WHAT and HOW

A common question I get asked by managers is how to best guide and give input to team members depending on their level of experience or expertise. More specifically, this consists of things like “what’s an appropriate level of guidance required for A players”? Is there a “one size fits…

Product

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Managing through the WHY, WHAT and HOW
Managing through the WHY, WHAT and HOW
Product

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·Aug 19, 2017

The 90% agreement rule

I can recall many examples when I’ve had a conversation, meeting or discussion with someone (who I generally agree with) turn into a fully fledged debate. We often describe these conversations as ‘going sideways’ as that’s how it feels to both parties. It’s a feeling that you’re marching alongside each…

Startup

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The 90% agreement rule
The 90% agreement rule
Startup

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Jun 7, 2017

Quiet: The Power of Introverts (mini review)

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking has been on my reading list for years. I finally got around to reading it and it was worth the wait. There was a period a while back when it felt as if everyone was talking about this…

Introvert

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Quiet: The Power of Introverts (mini review)
Quiet: The Power of Introverts (mini review)
Introvert

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May 30, 2017

Japan 2017, Part 4 — Sacred

The final part 4 of a series (Part 3, Sumo can be found here). Last time I was in Japan, I wrote a post about the gates which mark the entrance to all Shinto shrines. …

Japan

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Japan 2017, Part 4 — Sacred
Japan 2017, Part 4 — Sacred
Japan

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May 28, 2017

Why Nations Fail (mini review)

I’ve worked my way through a lot of recent books which emphasize the importance of geography and the role it plays in the rise & fall of empires. In contrast, “Why Nations Fail” brings a different perspective, suggesting a country’s approach to politics as the most important element. The authors…

Culture

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Why Nations Fail (mini review)
Why Nations Fail (mini review)
Culture

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Future Travel

·May 28, 2017

Japan 2017 — Part 3, Sumo

Part 3 in a series (Part 2, People can be found here). One a previous trip to Japan we stayed overnight in Tokyo to see the early morning sumo training (“asa geiko”, pictured below). While it was a great experience, I’d never attended an official sumo match. Timing had never…

Wrestling

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Japan 2017 — Part 3, Sumo
Japan 2017 — Part 3, Sumo
Wrestling

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May 27, 2017

Japan 2017 — Part 2, People

Part 2 in a series (Part 1, Nature can be found here). Here are a few portraits or street photos I took during our vacation. I love street photography but it’s harder for me — taking much more effort and focus than say landscape photography, which comes more naturally. I didn’t feel the pull or energy as much this time, but still managed to capture a few shots that were meaningful to me. Looking back, all seem to have a familiar theme — people during moments of relaxation, worship or silence. It’s bene said that every portrait is really a photo of the photographer, so perhaps this is a reflection of what I was seeking and craving at the time.

Travel

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Japan 2017 — Part 2, People
Japan 2017 — Part 2, People
Travel

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May 26, 2017

Japan 2017 — Part 1, Nature

I’m back from my annual pilgrimage to Japan — this time a two week trip visiting family, road tripping through southern Japan, learning about Shogi and Sumo, and eating too much. This is part 1 of 4 of a photo series. Last time we traveled there, we realized the value…

Travel

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Japan 2017 — Part 1, Nature
Japan 2017 — Part 1, Nature
Travel

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May 21, 2017

WHAT MAKES A GREAT PRODUCT MANAGER

WHAT MAKES A GREAT PRODUCT MANAGER Intro When reading Ben Horowitz’s “The Hard Thing about Hard Things”, he refers to his document on what makes a good product manager. Even though he originally authored this several years ago, it’s still highly relevant and filled with great advice. As I was…

Product Management

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WHAT MAKES A GREAT PRODUCT MANAGER
WHAT MAKES A GREAT PRODUCT MANAGER
Product Management

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Apr 24, 2017

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

Just finished reading Sapiens. It feels like so many people are reading / recommending this right now. Other than being a great book, it’s also very timely. Add me to the long list of people singing its praises. Sapiens is definitely the best book I’ve read this year and it’s…

Books

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Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
Books

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