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Chaos! Last year when we ventured to start our own entity it was full of Chaos! Obviously in the beginning we had good deal of information on what we wanted to accomplish, and we were quite clear on our Vision. However, the market uncertainties and initial failures kept knocking us back to the wall! The most important thing what as a startup we did is - we stopped seeking too much of clarity of the situation and started giving our commitment to make things work! We learnt it in our way that "Chaos and Uncertainty are best friends of a Startup!" Which will make us thrive hard and give our best to excel in our goals! Who would have thought that - The idea which started on a causal coffee break! The plan which was jotted on a dinner table paper napkin! And the team who stood with me for a decade through the thick and the thin! All put together builds an entity and here we stand tall at the first milestone celebrating the First birthday of our baby – “Agnile Technologies”! Amazing! It was an action-packed year, nothing less than raising a baby where each moment was filled with surprises! every small stuff made us to feel the joy and every tiny hurdle made us to feel like climbing a mountain! But what we enjoyed the most is ‘The Journey Of Raising An Organisation!’ Now, at the end of year ONE! When I recap what we achieved? Our both verticals ‘Product House’ and ‘Service House’ are doing extremely great and It’s really satisfying as these accomplishments were done when the market is facing severe headwind with various Geopolitical & Technological uncertainties! We were positive in using the headwind and steering our organization to takeoff! Now it’s time to convert the startup into a scaleup! Stay tuned for lap TWO, And cheer for us! @Agnilers its celebration time! #Agnile #Anniversary #Godspeed

 Last week I was thrilled to speak at the ATD - RTA Chapter’s session on the dynamic topic of Mentoring and the keys to crafting a successful Global Mentoring Program!     Huge thanks to Sean McGinty, and Jiaoyue(Zhaozhao) Dongmen, for graciously inviting me to share my expertise. It’s great to see ATD chapters like the RTA providing meaningful content for their members. I had the pleasure of sharing insights and a compelling case study on launching a Global Mentoring Program with a client in the tech software industry. I showcased the highlights and tangible strategies for building, establishing, and maximizing ROI from mentoring initiatives. The session was brilliant; great engagement and thought-provoking questions from the audience. Here's one question that particularly resonated, "How do you motivate Mentors to participate and stay engaged with the program longer term?"   This question goes is deep into the heart of embedding successful mentoring initiatives….. and if you're eager to explore the answer further, feel free to reach out! During the session, I shared a few tips, and one them is: "Please don't assume that great senior leaders with lots of experience automatically make great Mentors."   Curious to learn why? Reach out, and let's dive into it more! Thank you to everyone who attended, engaged, and contributed to making it a memorable session. I appreciate you and look forward to seeing some of you at ATD ICE in NOLA soon! Let's continue fostering impactful mentorship relationships and driving professional growth! #Mentoring #LeadershipDevelopment #GlobalMentoringProgram #ATD_RTAC #ATDICE #leaderspheresolutions

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This may be controversial…but it shouldn’t be. TechSlice, LLC had 12 holidays off, some paid community volunteer time, and a discretioanry company week shutdown to ‘reset’ on top of regular employee PTO last year. I’ve been told it’s a LOT of time for a startup. (Only in the US) Most of our work is deliverable/results based. This year, I added another week of employee PTO based off of feedback from the team. I’ve been criticized for the holidays we celebrate and have been told what I ‘should do’… I love feedback but, telling others what to do without taking the time to understand the ‘why’ behind people’s decisions comes off as patronizing. You think you’re the only one telling me how to run my company? You’re not. It’s also not your company and not my first rodeo. We’re not your average company. We never will be. We are a team of creatives and we work on crazy stuff. When were ‘on’ - we’re ‘on’. We perform. When we’re off, we’re off. That needs to be respected. There are benefits to creatives (and everyone) to have that space and time to ‘be bored’, to THINK, to create outside of ‘tasking’. Or just to be with others. Outside of that, when daycare is closed - we’re closed! When daycare and other institutions are closed, how to you expect parents and caretakers in general to be productive? Some family structures have support during those times and others don’t. That extra support isn’t guaranteed. I’m a big believer in family first. Take care of what you need to. Family time is family time and work time is work time. I’m a single mom running a company. I do my best to juggle and sometimes those worlds blend. I can’t do it all at once. Why would I expect my team to? Get real. Does that make me less effective? I’d argue it makes me hyper effective when I’m actually at work. My perspective and experience running two software agencies, a hybrid venture studio, and growing my company throughout COVID (with a young child) - has shown me the importance of a culture that respects time off and closing when childcare and various elder care institutions are closed. You may or may not get that but, you don’t have to. My team does. How we spend our time is our decision. Not yours. Period.

Two Years at GRAIL – A Journey Just Beginning 🚀Two years ago, I joined GRAIL with the hope of contributing to something larger than myself—creating a space where everyone could feel valued and where our work could impact not just the company, but the world around us. A few short weeks after joining, we launched our first DEI Week. Fast forward to now, and we’re preparing for our 3rd DEI Month. It’s been an incredible journey, but I know we’re only just getting started. Let this be a reminder to plant the seeds you want to see grow. It’s worth the wait🌱 The speed at which things have grown has been nothing short of amazing. Watching our DEI initiatives skyrocket in impact has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my career. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion work has a ripple effect that extends far beyond internal efforts. At GRAIL, it touches our colleagues, customers, and patients. Our focus on health equity and addressing cancer health disparities shows how this work can directly transform lives, ensuring that early detection and treatment outcomes are equitable for all, particularly underserved communities. The most rewarding part of this journey has been witnessing the collective commitment to inclusion. It reminds me every day that inclusion is a journey, not a destination—and that the titles we hold are borrowed, but the impact we make is lasting. As I reflect on these two years, I’m reminded that impact doesn’t come from where you are, but from what you do. Cheers to more impact, no matter where the journey takes me, and to continuing the work of building a future where everyone belongs. 💫 #DEIMonth #HealthEquity #InclusionMatters #ImpactfulLeadership #DiversityAndInclusion #Leadership #RippleEffect

For 3 years, we’ve held the forth and spread our magic with the world. It’s nearly time to mark an amazing date in our calendar. Join us the entire month of May for all the goodness we have coming your way. Stay tuned! It’s about to be an anniversary to remember💫✨ #3yearsofgrowth #CelebratingGrowthPadi #anniversary #businessowner #growthmindset

This is the backbone of what Doctify does. We highlight the incredible work our clients are doing so that future patients who need to find the right care for them can do so. #healthcare #feedback #patientfeedback

"You can't have technology without creativity." Meet Kashawna Brantley from Cycle 42, who is a Software Developer. 25 Years! That's how long we've been growing our galaxy of stars, and Kashawna is one of them. Click the link below to watch her interview, in which she shares how she learned about i.c.stars and her journey to becoming a Software Developer. https://lnkd.in/eju5zBVm

Today, we celebrate Tracy Czach’s one-year milestone with the Marc Pollak Team. Tracy, your dedication, passion, and hard work have been nothing short of inspiring. Here’s to the countless achievements and memorable moments we’ve shared so far. We’re excited for many more years of success and growth together! Let’s give Tracy a big shout-out in the comments below! 👏🥳 #TeamAnniversary #WorkAnniversary #TeamSuccess #OneYearStrong #MarcPollakTeam

At Stafl Systems, May was blooming with achievements and milestones! We're especially thrilled to celebrate the work anniversaries of 6 incredible and dedicated team members. Their contributions make our company shine brighter every day. Here's to many more milestones and memories together! #Anniversary #Workaversary #StaflSystems #EngineeringCareers #BatteryTechnology #BatteryInnovation #LithiumBattery #BayAreaTech #Operations #InventoryManagement #ExecutiveAssistant #PeopleOperations #EmbeddedSoftwareEngineering #MechanicalEngineering