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Revealing My Passion Project
And How You Can Take Staff Behaviors With You Anywhere
Nov 8, 2024 • 
Ryan Peterman
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What You Work On >> How Hard You Work
Last week, I interviewed a friend who got to Staff (IC6) at Google by 28 in an unusual way.
Oct 25, 2024 • 
Ryan Peterman
208
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Staffing Your Projects
For Growth to Staff (IC6)
Sep 27, 2024 • 
Ryan Peterman
71
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Backchannel Alignment
A Necessary Skill for Staff
Sep 6, 2024 • 
Ryan Peterman
76
3
Should You Become an Engineering Manager?
What you should consider
Aug 30, 2024 • 
Ryan Peterman
162
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Tech Lead Manager (TLM) Roles
Behind-the-scenes and career planning
Aug 16, 2024 • 
Ryan Peterman
61
3
Judgment
Business understanding & influencing direction
Aug 9, 2024 • 
Ryan Peterman
73
6
How To Get Promoted (Without Getting Lucky)
If you want to get promoted to Staff, there are a few guiding principles that will get you there.
Aug 2, 2024 • 
Ryan Peterman
177
6
Earning Trust
Unattractive work, leadership, and credibility
Jul 19, 2024 • 
Ryan Peterman
61
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Time In Role Gatekeeping
Where Is "Staff in 3" Possible?
Apr 19, 2024 • 
Ryan Peterman
44
3
The Tech Lead's Playbook
Setting Direction, Influencing, and Executing
Mar 29, 2024 • 
Ryan Peterman
139
A Simple Pattern for Finding Next-level Scope
Why It Works So Well + Concrete Example
Mar 22, 2024 • 
Ryan Peterman
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