High performers often leave teams not because they dislike hard work, but because they want to avoid unnecessary friction. This friction can take many forms: unclear priorities, indecisive leadership, unresolved incompetence, and a gradual decline in standards as others rely too heavily on one person. These challenges create a work environment that drains motivation and energy, pushing even the most dedicated individuals to seek better conditions elsewhere. This post explores

Meetings are a staple of professional life, yet many people find themselves trapped in sessions that feel unproductive or irrelevant. Imagine sitting through a meeting where you neither contribute nor gain meaningful insights. Would it be acceptable to simply get up and leave? This question touches on workplace culture, respect, and personal boundaries. In this post, we explore whether walking out of a meeting is rude or reasonable, how different cultures view this behavior,

Interviews often end with the same question: Do you have any questions for us? This moment can feel awkward. Many candidates either ask a question they don’t really care about or say they have none. Both responses miss a valuable chance to stand out and gain insight. There is one question that can transform this moment and leave a lasting positive impression on your interviewer. It not only shows your genuine interest but also helps you understand what success looks like in

I often find myself lying in bed, phone in hand, scrolling through Slack messages long after the day has ended. The glow of the screen feels like a tether, pulling me back into work even when I want to rest. I cancel plans with friends because a project deadline looms or because I feel guilty about not being “on” enough. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many of us in product, design and tech live with this constant pressure to perform, to be available, to push harde

Every product person and operator I know has been there: the late nights, the urgent escalations, the feeling that if you don’t step up and save the day, everything will fall apart. This “heroic effort” culture is so common in product work that many of us accept it as normal. But it’s not sustainable. I’m Roderick Glynn, founder of Product Operations Hub, and I want to share why this pattern wears us down, the hidden costs it carries, and what we can do to break free. Why Her

I have seen the same problems play out time and again across product teams: endless escalations, unclear ownership, and a constant scramble to juggle priorities that all seem urgent. Teams get stuck in cycles of rework, and the pressure to deliver quickly often leads to burnout. At first, I thought better tools would solve these issues. But after years of experience, I realised the real challenge was not the tools themselves but how teams operate—their processes, communicatio