Sonya KotovBooks, confetti, and the wide open sky: a commencement speech for the 2023 Stanford d.schoolI graduated in June 2023 with a masters in Design Impact from the Stanford d.school. Although the program has existed in many forms since…Jul 26, 2023Jul 26, 2023
Sonya KotovPrinciples of Respectful DisagreementI wrote a piece arguing that disagreement is the most important tool for teamwork. I’d like to add one major caveat: the disagreement must…Nov 24, 2022Nov 24, 2022
Sonya KotovBenefits of mentorship (for the mentor!)I love mentoring others — it never fails to brighten my day. I love to hear new perspectives, give advice, and brainstorm. Think about it…Aug 26, 2022Aug 26, 2022
Sonya KotovDisagreement As ClarifierWhen I pause to take stock of the diverse array of tools in my product design toolkit, the winner is clear: disagreement.Aug 9, 2022Aug 9, 2022