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Ethan Evans on Making Another VP Realize Their Mistake Without Saying It: Influence Without Insulting

Former Amazon VP Ethan Evans on getting another VP to see their mistake without saying so, the Twitch story, and what directors are judged on.

Tech Team Strategy · Nov 3, 2026

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"Your Pay Has Nothing to Do With Your Performance": Colin Lernell on Negotiating Tech Salaries, Managers and $2M AI Offers

Salary negotiation expert Colin Lernell on why pay isn't about performance, why your manager matters most, $2.5M AI offers, and negotiating without a competing offer.

Nov 2, 2026 · 9 min