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Leading with Questions, Not Directives: Encouraging UX Researcher Autonomy
By Philip Burgess - UX Research Leader “The art of leadership is not giving answers, but asking the right questions.” In UX research,...
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How to Serve First: Putting Your UX Researchers’ Needs Before Your Own
By Philip Burgess - UX Research Leader Leadership isn’t about being in charge. It’s about taking care of those in your charge. In UX...
Philip Burgess
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Why Servant Leadership Builds Trust in Research-Driven Organizations
By Philip Burgess - UX Research Leader In the high-stakes world of research-driven organizations—where data guides decisions and insights...
Philip Burgess
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What Servant Leadership Really Means for UX Research Leaders
By Philip Burgess - UX Research Leader In the fast-paced world of product development, UX Research Leaders often feel the pressure to...
Philip Burgess
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Being a Servant Leader During Emotional Conversations with UX Researchers
By Philip Burgess - UX Research Leader As UX Research Leaders, we don’t just manage projects—we manage people. And sometimes, the...
Philip Burgess
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Things You Don’t Know About Me – Reflections as Your UX Research Leader
By Philip Burgess - UX Research Leader As researchers, we’re trained to uncover hidden truths, challenge assumptions, and illuminate the...
Philip Burgess
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How to Ask Me for a Promotion in UX Research—and What I’m Looking For
By Philip Burgess - UX Research Leader As someone who’s built and scaled UX research practices across global organizations, I’ve had the...
Philip Burgess
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Servant Leadership in an Agile Environment: Leading a UX Research Team with Empathy and Purpose
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader In Agile environments, leadership is less about command-and-control and more about empowering...
Philip Burgess
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Mentoring and Coaching Junior UX Researchers – Building the Next Generation of Talent
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader The strength of a UX research team isn’t just in the expertise of its senior members—it’s in how...
Philip Burgess
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Leading from Behind: My Journey as a UX Research Manager and Servant Leader
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader When I stepped into the role of UX Research Manager, I quickly realized the title wasn’t just...
Philip Burgess
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Empowering Without Micromanaging: The Servant Leader’s Balancing Act
By Philip Burgess - UX Research Leader One of the greatest challenges leaders face is finding the sweet spot between empowering their...
Philip Burgess
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From Manager to Mentor: Shifting Your Leadership Style
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader Leadership is more than assigning tasks and hitting deadlines—it’s about inspiring growth,...
Philip Burgess
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Servant Leadership in Agile Environments: Empowering Teams for Real Impact
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader Servant Leadership in Agile Environments: Empowering Teams for Real Impact Agile isn’t just a...
Philip Burgess
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The 10 Core Principles of Servant Leadership: Leading with Purpose and Humanity
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader In a world that often celebrates authority and control, servant leadership offers a refreshing—and...
Philip Burgess
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Servant Leadership in UX Research: Empowering Teams, Elevating Impact
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader UX research is a discipline rooted in empathy, listening, and service to users. So it’s no...
Philip Burgess
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Core Competencies Every UX Research Leader Should Develop
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader A great UX research leader is more than just an exceptional researcher — they’re a strategist, a...
Philip Burgess
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How to Be the Best Manager and Mentor to Your Team
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader Being a great manager isn’t just about delivering results—it’s about building the kind of...
Philip Burgess
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Servant Leadership: Why Leading by Serving Creates Stronger Teams
By Philip Burgess – UX Research Leader When I think about my role as a leader, one thing always comes to mind: I work for my team, not...
Philip Burgess
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