Hi friends,This week I wrote something different.Not a how-to. Not a list of best practices.Just two very real (and very painful) mistakes I made in my data career—and the lessons I wish someone told me sooner.Let’s dive in.Two massive data mistakes...

Hey Roadmap updates often get skimmed or skipped.Instead of waiting for pushback, name the objection first:“You might be wondering if this will delay your launch…”They’ll nod. You look prepared.And now they’re listening, not arguing.Talk soon,YordanP...

Hey Dashboards that try to serve five teams usually serve none.Pick one primary audience and lead with what they care about.If you must serve others, create views. But the front door? It should feel like theirs.Until next time,YordanPS: Data Gibberis...

Hey Roadmap updates often get skimmed or skipped.Try this format in Slack or email:What changedWhy it changedWhat you’re doing nextWho to reach out to with questionsShort, useful, and signals you're in control.Until next time,YordanPS: We talk a lot...

Hey Next time you pitch a solution, say:“If this doesn’t work, what’s the likely reason?”You sound open, smart, and collaborative.Stakeholders will speak up sooner, and you will avoid being blindsided later.Until next time,YordanPS: This is part of t...

Hey Before starting anything, ask:“What does done look like to you?”Nine times out of ten, their version of “done” is different from yours.Ask early, ship once.Until next time,YordanPS: That’s one of five alignment questions we use in The Data Leader...

Hey again, friends,Quick one today because things are getting crazy busy around here (in the best way possible). I've got two fresh nuggets for you—and one juicy teaser at the end.Let’s dive straight in.A practical guide: learn Snowflake in 90 days (...

Hi Try starting your next stakeholder 1:1 with:“What’s keeping you up this week?”“Where are you flying blind?”No agenda, no prep. You’ll get real priorities, fast.Cheers,YordanPS: These prompts are part of the Influence Call Script Pack inside The Da...

Hi Ever share a deck and hear nothing back?Usually, it’s because you skipped the framing.Before the first chart, lead with:What decision this helps withWhat we already knowWhat we’re still figuring outNo more “this is interesting” replies. You’ll get...

Hi Want to say no without making it a whole thing? Try this:“Here’s what we’d need to pause to get that done by then. Want to trade?”You’re not refusing, but inviting a decision.And they get to choose, which makes it easier for both of you.Cheers,Yor...