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  • The Metrics That Made You Disappear

    The Metrics That Made You Disappear

    October 21, 2025

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    mike-richardson
    / Leadership, Support, Teams, Thoughts

    There’s a peculiar kind of loss that comes with leadership in technical fields, and it’s one nobody warns you about. It’s not dramatic. There’s no goodbye party or farewell email. Instead, it’s gradual—like watching your reflection fade from a photograph.

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  • Ships are Safe in Harbour, But That’s Not What They’re Built For

    Ships are Safe in Harbour, But That’s Not What They’re Built For

    April 24, 2025

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    mike-richardson
    / Communication, Leadership, Teams, Thoughts

    There’s something particularly challenging about leaving our comfort zones, especially in the technical world. We spend years building expertise, learning languages, mastering systems, and becoming the go-to person for thorny technical problems. It’s rather like building a cosy harbour – protected, predictable, and safe. But leadership beckons like the open sea, full of possibility and,…

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  • The Human Touch in Support Automation: Empowering Global Teams Through Smart Handoffs

    The Human Touch in Support Automation: Empowering Global Teams Through Smart Handoffs

    March 11, 2025

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    mike-richardson
    / AI, Leadership, Support, Teams

    In the technical support and CX realm, we often hear buzzwords like “automation” and “AI-powered solutions” thrown about as if they’re magical solutions to all our challenges. Yet, as someone who’s spent years leading global support teams, I’ve learned that the real magic lies not in replacing human interaction, but in enhancing it. The Current…

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