In our fast-paced world, taking a few moments to reflect can make a world of difference. Introducing the Five Minute Journal, a transformative practice that can elevate your daily life. Why it’s a game-changer:🌟 Increases happiness🌟 Strengthens relationships🌟 Boosts optimism How it works:🌞 Morning Routine: 🌜 Night Routine: This practice isn’t just about journaling—it’s about…
Author: Alexis Monville
Alexis Monville worked in multicultural and distributed environments for years, coming back from the US and now based in the southwest of France. When asked if he misses the work in the office, he usually answers that he spent half of his 30 years of management experience in diverse sectors outside of the office and a lot of that working from home.
Alexis is Chief of Staff to the CTO at Red Hat, a long-time hybrid open-source software company with more than 100 office locations in 40 countries, where half of the 20,000 people work remotely.
Alexis is a firm believer that change starts with the self. He is the author of two books: Changing Your Team From The Inside and I am a Software Engineer and I am in Charge.
Alexis facilitates successful playful collaborations. He designs and builds sustainable and high-impact teams and organizations.
In a recent podcast episode, Anne Caron, a seasoned People Strategy consultant, shared her insights on building scalable organizations, especially for startups. Drawing from her extensive experience, including a decade at Google, Anne delved into the intricacies of company culture, performance management, and the importance of HR in a growing company. Anne is the author…
The term “startup culture” is often thrown around in the business world, conjuring images of casual dress codes, open office spaces, and a relentless drive for innovation. However, after delving into the operations of various startups, like Freetrade, it becomes evident that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all “startup culture.” Instead, the culture of a startup is what…
Ever found yourself trapped in a loop of negative thoughts, especially under pressure? We’ve got a simple yet powerful solution for you: The Positivity List. 📝 What’s it about?It’s an index card (physical or virtual) where you jot down 8 topics that bring you joy. It could be memories, upcoming events, or even imaginative scenarios.…
Ever noticed how your words can shape your actions and influence others? 🤔 In our book, “I am a Software Engineer and I am in Charge”, we delve into this concept with our first practice: Be Impeccable with Your Words. This practice is all about harnessing the power of your words to drive truth and…
The Story Behind “I am a Software Engineer and I am in Charge” In the heart of Paris, a city known for its rich history and culture, we, Alexis Monville and Michael Doyle, finally met in person after months of remote collaboration. The occasion? The launch of our book, “I am a Software Engineer and…
For this episode of Le Podcast on Emerging Leadership, we recently had the privilege to sit down with Radhika Dutt, the author of the revolutionary book, “Radical Product Thinking: The New Mindset for Innovating Smarter”. In our insightful conversation, Radhika shared her wisdom on the role culture plays in driving innovation. Radhika stressed the importance…
The latest episode of the Emerging Leadership Network podcast features an interview with Daniel Riek, who works on special projects and strategy with the CTO at Red Hat. In this episode, Daniel shares his insights on the future of open source in the cloud and the key leadership skills required to succeed in this space.…
Season 3 of Le Podcast on Emerging Leadership features interviews with experts on leadership and related topics. In the first episode, Jared Kleinert, the CEO, and co-founder of Offsite and the founder of Meeting of the Minds, discusses the importance of meeting in person in the future of work, the process and considerations for organizing…
This is Le Podcast on Emerging Leadership. I am OpenAI. I am the host of today’s podcast. The BEPS framework is useful for understanding a leader’s different roles and responsibilities. It helps clarify the various areas a leader should focus on to be effective and achieve success.