Artsy Leadership

Why great ideas don't need giant teams from day 1

I’ve seen the same costly mistake repeated by engineering and product leaders: overstaffing a vision before validating it.

Dec 14 • Alexander Polanco

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Juggling Balls, Missing the Point

I also remember a time when I was doing many things at once.

Dec 10 • Alexander Polanco

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November 2025

On Being Busy, and Being Right

The other day I was submerged in work.

Nov 12 • Alexander Polanco

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July 2025

The Pedigree Paradox: The "Hidden" Bias in Hiring

Hiring and selection are biased, how can we overcome them with pure skills?

Jul 8 • Alexander Polanco

May 2025

Understanding your organization’s immune system

How to Work With And Not Against Your Company’s Defenses

May 23 • Alexander Polanco

The Psychological Trap You Didn’t Know You Were In, or?

(And how to escape it!)

May 21 • Alexander Polanco

The Myth of the "Perfect" Team

Why High Performance Can't Be Bottled (But Can Be Cultivated)

May 17 • Alexander Polanco

April 2025

Let's rethink value in hiring

Why tenure isn't the full story. Some of my personal thought-provoking reflections.

Apr 28 • Alexander Polanco

Do We Really Want Change When Asking For It?

Do you and your organization really want change or just dream about it?

Apr 24 • Alexander Polanco

March 2025

Why We’re All a Little Delusional – It’s Our Ego After All

How self-deception shapes our lives, relationships, and mental health

Mar 24 • Alexander Polanco

Hanlon’s Razor – A simple shift that brings great results

Why most people aren’t out to get you—and how this one principle can change your perspective

Mar 14 • Alexander Polanco

How Confidence Matters in a World of Uncertainty

Why confidence beats certainty in work (and life)

Mar 1 • Alexander Polanco