Blogs by Grounow
Jim Valvano’s 1993 ESPY Speech and the Leadership Lessons That Still Matter
by: Suraj EthirajanPublished on: 07/07/2026Explore the enduring leadership lessons from Jim Valvano’s 1993 ESPY speech—how purpose, humanity, and daily practices (laugh, think, feel) help leaders build resilient teams in high-pressure workplaces.
Professional DevelopmentMotivational
Ted Lasso Leadership Lessons That Work
by: Suraj EthirajanPublished on: 06/29/2026Learn Ted Lasso-inspired leadership lessons for tech teams: make people feel seen, align goals with personal wins, and turn compliance into true motivation.
Professional DevelopmentConflict ResolutionMotivational
Stand Up for Yourself in a Tech Job: A Practical Playbook for Leaders and Engineers
by: Suraj EthirajanPublished on: 05/07/2026Learn concrete frameworks—Psychological Safety, the Positive No, and disciplined problem-framing—to protect time, preserve quality, and say no without burning bridges.
Professional DevelopmentCommunicationConflict ResolutionMotivational
Out of the Comfort Zone, Into Alignment: Why Staying Safe is Holding You Back
by: Suraj EthirajanPublished on: 05/02/2026A leader's playbook to move early-career engineers out of the comfort zone—practical steps on feedback, guarded stretch, OKRs, measurement and brag sheets to accelerate growth.
Professional DevelopmentCommunicationMotivational
