Articles
Articles by Jason Yoong.
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How To Escape The Benchwarmer Bucket
Your manager already has you in a mental bucket: rockstar, reliable role player, or benchwarmer.…
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Tips to Maximize Your Networking
Accept the fact that networking is transactional. It can be a transaction of information, skills,…
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Tobi Lütke: 4 Ways to Make Your Team Truly Care About Your Product
In a terrific interview with Lenny, Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke said something that cuts right…
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Maven: Top Course in Leadership
I'm honored to see my course featured as a top course in Leadership & Career…
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How We Kick Off Our In-Person Workweek
One way Ethan Evans and I kicked off our in-person workweek was a waterfall swim!…
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3 Career Mistakes Early Professionals Make
Starting your career can feel like navigating a maze blindfolded. Every decision seems monumental, every…
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How to Ace Interviews and Land the Job: Advice for USC Students and Recent Graduates
Next week, I'm speaking with USC students and recent grads about how to ace interviews…
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Turn Your Out-of-Office Message Into a Career-Boosting Billboard
Most professionals treat their out-of-office messages as a simple notification tool. But what if this…
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3 Skills AI Can't Replace
Worried about AI? Don't be. Instead, focus on developing the skills it can't replicate. Here…
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5 Underrated Ways to Stand Out Early in Your Career
Starting your career can feel overwhelming, with countless advice columns telling you to "network more"…
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5 Career Advice For My 21 Year-Old Self
Navigating the start of your career can feel overwhelming, with conflicting advice at every turn.…
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Mark Zuckerberg on AI in Tech
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and software development, Mark Zuckerberg has made…
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Unforgettable Presence by Lorraine K. Lee
It's a good day to read https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAKd-fgBGmhGXZNFWxd-9PoefBJT05imaNs Lorraine K. Lee 's new bestselling book 'Unforgettable…
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Tobias Lütke's Shopify AI Memo: A Leadership Masterclass
I came across Tobias Lütke's internal Shopify AI memo recently, and it's truly a must-read.…
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AI and Content Businesses: How We're Adapting at Level Up
For us at Level Up, the big word for 2025 is AI. We're going through…
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My Career Jigsaw: Professional Growth and Personal Priorities
My career resembles a jigsaw puzzle, scattered and diverse rather than following a straight line.…
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How to Manage Up and Down Effectively
My business partner, Ethan Evans (retired Amazon VP, LinkedIn Top Voice) developed a popular concept…
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How to Break Through to Executive Level
Here are my 5 tips needed to break through to the executive level. Tip 1:…
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Working for Tech Giants vs. Startups
What's the difference between working for a startup and working for a huge corporation? Everything…
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The Profitable Path of Being Unprofitable
Jeff Bezos' candid acknowledgment of Amazon's unprofitability demonstrates the power of transparent leadership and unwavering…
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The Art of the 1-2 Page Document
The purpose of a 1-2 page document is to create a crisp summary that conveys…
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What It Means to Be an Amazonian: My Time at Amazon
What does it mean to be an Amazonian? It means embracing a Day 1 mentality.…
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Brian Chesky: The Truth About The 1:1 Model
Brian Chesky, CEO of Airbnb has come out against the traditional CEO 1:1 model, claiming…
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Career & Personal Challenges Faced by Women in Tech with Chaitali Narla
Chaitali Narla went from Google intern to Engineering Director (5x promotions) in a decade. As…
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Olympic Gold: Habits for Peak Performance with Justin Best
Justin Best is a two time Olympian, Gold Medalist at the Paris 2024 Olympics in…
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What Your Manager Won't Tell You: The Art of Managing Up with Wes Kao
Welcome to this week’s free article of Level Up: Your source for executive insights, high…
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What a Series B Co-Founder looks for in their Leadership Team with Dee Murthy
Dee Murthy — known for his candid advice and hot takes — is the Co-Founder…
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