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How to Deal with Resistance to Change
Starting a new job or new initiative has always been a thrilling experience for me. Each time, I’ve walked in with fresh eyes, innovative ideas, and a strong desire to make a meaningful impact. But early on in my career, I encountered a common roadblock: how to deal with resistance to change. I’d start sharing…
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How to Make Good Decisions as a Leader
Making Good Decisions as a Leader Making sound decisions stands as the single most important responsibility of a leader. Your words mobilize resources, and it’s crucial to ensure that you’re steering in the right direction. Not only must you mobilize resources effectively, but also your ability to make sound decisions is critical for earning the…
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Why Do Managers Get Paid More?
Have you ever thought: “Why do managers get paid more?”, especially when you have no idea what a manager does, except tell you what to do? Before we dive in, let me clarify that individual contributors can earn more than managers, although it’s less common. So if you aren’t interested in people management, don’t worry!…
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Welcome to My New Blog!
As a technologist, have you ever seen business person’s eyes glaze over when discussing new tech and in frustration thought… “How do I explain its value to someone who doesn’t understand technology?” OR As business professional, have you ever been in a meeting with technologist and in confusion thought… “What is this person is talking…
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Bridging technology and business through virtuous leadership
About Me…
Hey there! My name is Kevin Zhang and I lead the development of SaaS Cloud Platform for Vertex Inc., the premier market leader in enterprise tax technology.
This is my personal blog. It is focused on bridging technologists and business professionals to create highly functional teams through “virtuous leadership”.
My philosophy is if you want a team technologists and business professionals working harmoniously to create amazing products, you need to have virtue as a leader.
Aristotle defines virtue as
“Virtue means doing the right thing, in relation to the right person, at the right time, to the right extent, in the right manner, and for the right purpose. Thus, to give money away is quite a simple task, but for the act to be virtuous, the donor must give to the right person, for the right purpose, in the right amount, in the right manner, and at the right time.”
My goal is to provide you with insightful and actionable content that you can apply both personally and professionally. Whether you’re already are or aspiring to be a leader in either the technical or business realm, this blog is designed with you in mind.
I typically post 3 to 4 times a week. To make sure you don’t miss my newest posts, you can subscribe via email.
Kevin Zhang
Writer & Journalist
Disclaimer: This is my personal blog. The opinions I express here do not necessarily represent those of my employer, Vertex Inc. The information I provide is on an as-is basis. I make no representations as to accuracy, completeness, currentness, suitability, or validity of any information on this blog and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising form its use.