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Alex Jones

I lead teams at the intersection of strategy and design. Autodidact. Polymath. Barbecue acolyte. I start fires (the good kind).

I design Design teams. I lead teams at the intersection of strategy & design. I start fires (the good kind).

Tactics for handling your interview nerves

Strategies from a true story with a happy ending. Photo from Burst, modified by Alex Countless posts affirm what we all know — the job interview process is stressful. It’s a roller coaster of emotions: excitement, fear, hope, nervousness… Often you’re on multiple roller coasters at… Read more →

How to Be a Good Mentee

A mentor can be a huge boon to your career development, but you’ll need to come prepared Photo: Toa Heftiba via Unsplash, modified by Alex When you’re… Read more →

The Skilled Manager’s Guide to Dealing With Underperformers

You can’t manage someone’s performance; you can only help them manage it themselves Dealing with someone who isn’t performing at the level they should be… Read more →

Get Over Yourself: Being Open to Challenge

To be a good design leader, encourage your team to challenge your decisions Over the last couple of years, I’ve had the privilege to lead… Read more →

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The Inconsistent & Perplexing Amazon Toggle

A lesson on the importance of using established patterns, courtesy of my frustration today with Amazon. I’ve been lucky enough to work in the realm… Read more →

Some topics that I find interesting: Design & User Experience, Leading Teams, Product Management, Development, Business, History & Food & Drink. There are many more subjects in the archives.