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
The No. 1 Communication Expert: Never Argue With a Narcissist and the One Word Liars Use
by: Suraj EthirajanPublished on: 06/24/2026Learn practical communication strategies: calm your nervous system first, use better words and timing, and avoid arguing with a narcissist—plus the one word liars often rely on.
Communication
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
