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Here is your design career ladder CHEAT SHEET ⤵ Today, we're revealing our new Design Career Ladder to Leadership Table from companies like Figma, Amazon, Meta and more. This cheat sheet shares everything from hard skills to soft skills that companies look for when hiring and promotion. Including high-level frameworks of how 10+ companies structure their product design role: 🔸 Titles at each level 🔸 Attributes/competencies/skills they evaluate for 🔸 Where the IC and manager tracks split 🔸 A handful of public career ladders 🔸 And what it takes to be hired and promoted. Check out our new "Career Ladder" newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/gdSxCEet 👀 P.S. You might even get a chance to take a 'full career growth' poster home next time you visit one of our community events... 🙃

A mind-blowing list of interview guests on adplist.org: ✔️ Don Norman - Principal Emeritus, N/N Group ✔️ Jakob Nielsen - Founder of UX Tigers ✔️ Julie Zhuo - Co-founder of Sundial (ex-VP, Design, Meta) ✔️ Chris Do - Founder of Blind, The Futur™ ✔️ Kunal Shah - CEO of CRED ✔️ Guy Kawasaki - Chief Evangelist, Canva (former Apple) ✔️ Nir Eyal - Best Selling Author, Hooked & Indistractable ✔️ Vitaly Friedman - Founder of Smashing Magazine ✔️ Ethan Evans, Retired Amazon VP and Executive Coach That was just in the last few months. If there's someone you'd love for me to interview at some point, do tell. Note: I'd love to interview people who are generally not available to the public and bring the world's most asked questions to them. Anyone in mind? P.S. Links to the video below in comment.

This guy is a legend in marketing & entrepreneurship, having revolutionized Apple and Canva. 👇 Guy Kawasaki was recruited by Steve Jobs to work at Apple in the 1980s, where he became a key player in the company's success. His role as Apple's Chief Evangelist saw him leading the charge in marketing the Macintosh, making it a household name and setting the stage for Apple's dominance in the tech industry. Guy didn't stop there. After his impactful tenure at Apple, he went on to lend his expertise to Canva, a graphic design platform, where he once again served as Chief Evangelist. His work at Canva helped democratize design, making powerful design tools accessible to everyone and fostering a massive global user base. In our recent interview, Guy discusses with us: 🔸 Lessons working with Steve Jobs and Early Apple. 🔸 Early Life in Hawaii: The “Ohana” Culture. 🔸 The Importance of Connecting the Dots Backwards. 🔸 Why do some people succeed and others don’t? 🔸 3 Traits to Be Remarkable in Life and Career. 🔸 Canva and the groundbreaking culture. 🔸 Silicon Valley v.s. Rest of the World. 🔸 Design Wars: Figma v.s. Canva v.s. Adobe. 🔸 Life & Career Advice for Younger People What’s more inspiring is how Guy transitioned from tech to entrepreneurship, showing that success comes from passion and a dedication to continuous learning and innovation. You don’t need a tech giant's backing – just a great idea, a passion for what you do, and the willingness to share it with the world. Guy Kawasaki is a prime example of how impactful marketing and storytelling can be. He built communities and turned his insights into successful ventures. Watch the full video below! 🔥⬇️

This next ADPList Ambassadors drop is next level! We’re excited to welcome our Ambassadors in Berlin, Bengaluru, and DC-Baltimore! From Leaders in Design, Product and more, our City Chapters are designed to help elevate your ADPList community experience. ✨🚀 Join us in welcoming these incredible leaders who are driving the mission of ADPList forward! 🇩🇪 Ambassadors in Berlin: Vicky Heinlein Olga Rabo Salman Farsi Sally O'Connor 🇮🇳 Ambassadors in Bengaluru: Vidhunnan Murugan Maitreyee Kalaskar Dipaq ⭐️ Rishika Gupta Dwija Patel 🇺🇸 Ambassadors in DC-Baltimore: Jazmine Walker Sravanti Vitta Sanjay Mariama F. Oluchi Nwosu Randolph, PhD If you’re based in any of these cities, we encourage you to follow their official pages on LinkedIn to stay connected and informed on upcoming events: ADPList Berlin Chapter ADPList Bengaluru ADPList DC-Baltimore Chapter ✨ Learn how you can get involved: https://lnkd.in/gReBx3dE  🫶 Become a local partner and get featured: https://lnkd.in/g6zVZCVG Welcome the new City Ambassadors! 🎉

Leadership begins with your behavior. What’s more powerful? A manager or coach or teacher who tells you the right thing to do? Or one who shows you how to live and work by example? People gravitate toward the standard you set, not the standard you request. Agree? 💜 Credits: James Clear #leadership #careers

Embracing our core value of “Community-Obsessed,” our ADPList team recently took a break from the office to organize Singapore’s Biggest #ConfigAPAC Afterparty for 400+ leaders, designers, developers & PMs. From a fireside chat panel on “Future of Singapore design” to booths by LottieFiles, Locofy and more, these moments bring our community together in ways like never before. ✨ More photos below! Join us in July's exciting lineup of events: 1. 🇺🇸 Atlanta, July 18th: https://lu.ma/dyst2kuj 2. 🇺🇸 Seattle, July 20th: https://lu.ma/piu72wyq 3. 🇬🇧 London, July 23rd: https://lu.ma/dmmav0hd 4. 🇺🇸 Washington DC, July 24th: https://lu.ma/us84vszr 5. 🇭🇺 Budapest, July 24th: https://lu.ma/dyonnxrq 6. 🇪🇸 Barcelona, July 25th: https://lu.ma/slviljxm 7. 🇳🇱 Amsterdam, July 26th: https://lu.ma/qoedqhg7 8. 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, July 27th: https://lu.ma/oabzf9jv 9. 🇷🇴 Bucharest, July 27th: https://lu.ma/3tmhqjlt 10. 🇳🇬 Lagos, July 27th: https://lu.ma/cr0c8qi7 11. 🇺🇸 Baltimore, July 31st: https://lu.ma/xkgj02y6 P.S. Can’t find your city? If you’d be interested in hosting a meetup in your area, just fill this form: https://lnkd.in/gGn5-jtn it only takes 3 mins. ADPList Events & Meetups are important to our mission and it is designed to bring shared knowledge & inspiration to the world. See you there! 🎉 #leadership #careers #community

I want to be real for a second - Soft skills are underrated. 90% of leaders don’t know where to start. We’re going to change this forever. Today, I’m so excited to announce that adplist.org is releasing Soft Skills category. An extraordinary mentorship experience to unlock your soft skills. We designed this to help seniors, managers and leaders, master effective skills at work & life. Improving your soft skills is crucial for success in all areas of life, from personal branding to professional and personal development. This release includes everything from: → Public speaking → Executive presence → Negotiations → Building influence → Stakeholder Management → Leadership development → Career advancement Even more with the greatest Mentors on the planet. You’d love this, a better way to learn from each other, starting today. 👉 Explore today: https://lnkd.in/gDCEYHBU Now, go unlock and realize your potential. #leadership #careers

Hard skills get you hired; soft skills get you promoted. Today, we’re proud to launch Soft Skills category for mentorship on adplist.org 🚀 to help you reach your maximum potential at work. From public speaking to building stronger relationships and leadership, get high-quality mentorship tailored to your needs. Soft skills help you unlock effective skills that accelerate your career and personal development. How can soft skills help you? 🌟 Public speaking Captivate and persuade audiences of all sizes boosting personal and professional impact.   🌟 Executive presence Develop a commanding presence that inspires confidence and respect.   🌟 Negotiations Master negotiation techniques to get what you want while maintaining relationships.   🌟 Building influence Confidently shape the opinions and actions of others, expanding your impact. 👉 Explore Soft Skills today: https://lnkd.in/g_cZnZnC Propel your career and personal growth and reach your highest potential, both in and out of work. #leadership #careers #growth

Breaking stereotypes: Why introverts can also make great leaders. Can introverts be leaders? According to Andres Raya Donet, the answer is a resounding "yes." Carl Jung says introverted individuals draw strength and energy from themselves and not from the outside. They are reflective and calm, enjoy being in small groups, think deeply before deciding, and learn from observation. Introverted individuals make up about half of the world's population. However, 96% of senior executives prefer to define themselves as extroverts because of prejudice. Disclaimer: It is essential to avoid stereotypes. There is no better or worse profile; everyone can use their qualities to best deal with each context. Some of the strengths of introverted leaders: → Are more prone to humility. → Are excellent problem solvers. → Focus on actions rather than words. → Know how to generate enthusiasm and loyalty. → Are excellent mentors, as they strive to constantly improve. → Influence people by paying them attention and consideration. → Are likely to leave ego in the background even in high-stress situations. Do not seek to dominate, nor do they feel threatened by proactive colleagues. ✅ Challenges introverted leaders face. In her book 'The Introverted Leader', Jennifer Kahnweiler talks about the "four P process," Preparation: working on doing things in the way that best suits personal character. Presence: always focus on the situation we have in front of us without wandering Push: learning to get out of the comfort zone, assuming, from time to time, some risk. Practice: take advantage of opportunities to act effectively without renouncing one's personality. Credits post & illustration: Roberto Ferraro

Round Two of ADPList Ambassadors drop! Introducing our new Ambassador Chapters in Amsterdam, Atlanta, and Seattle! From Leaders in Design, Product, and more, our City Chapters are designed to help elevate your ADPList community experience. ✨🚀 Join us in welcoming these incredible leaders who are driving the mission of ADPList forward! 🤝 🇳🇱 Amsterdam Ambassadors: Oğuz Boz Karla Silvas Balasubramanyn Meenakshisundaram Derya Dönmez Ibrahim Dauda 🇺🇸 Atlanta Ambassadors: Daissy Linares Nariman Yousefzadeh Lawrence Chen Samruddhi K. 🇺🇸 Seattle Ambassadors: Hua L. Riyansha Goyal Sahiti Agarwal Claire BAI Nayeon Lee If you’re based in these cities, follow their official pages on LinkedIn to stay connected and informed on upcoming events: ADPList Amsterdam Chapter ADPList Atlanta Chapter ✨ Want to get involved? https://lnkd.in/gReBx3dE  🫶 Be a partner and get featured: https://lnkd.in/g6zVZCVG Welcome our new City Ambassadors! ❤️