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May 19, 2026
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5 min read
What's normal at one company is still new at another, and that gap changes the bar for your job, your team, and your next interview
Apr 7, 2026
6 min read
When another team’s habits create drag on yours, staying quiet feels polite but slows down progress
Mar 24, 2026
7 min read
Most leaders default to jumping in. Here's a three-question framework for deciding whether you should
Mar 17, 2026
9 min read
AI is accelerating how fast we write code, and it's exposing where the real bottlenecks have been all along
Feb 3, 2026
We may know how to delegate to our team, but choosing when and how to delegate to AI takes some adjusting
Jan 6, 2026
8 min read
Most leadership advice stops at communication. This is about what actually creates momentum and trust
Dec 2, 2025
A simple shift that turns you from problem-solver to leader
Nov 25, 2025
The hybrid era of engineering leadership is here, and the traditional IC/manager model is no longer suitable.
Sep 23, 2025
3 min read
Managing people doesn’t mean you stop managing projects. Here’s how to balance execution, scope, and communication when you’re also wearing the EM hat.
Aug 19, 2025
A simple framework to stop spinning when you can't tell what to prioritize
Jun 17, 2025
4 min read
Inheriting a team? Start here.
Jun 3, 2025
How to decide what's actually worth your energy
May 27, 2025
2 min read
Leadership isn’t always about clarity. Sometimes it’s about momentum
Jan 14, 2025
Do you need a minimum viable product or a minimum shippable product?
Nov 19, 2024
You can't prioritize everything, so what should you do when you have too much to do?
Oct 22, 2024
Here's a look back on the past month of PTO content and key takeaways, as well as a sneak peek at this week's Premium newsletter.
Jun 25, 2024
Proper and careful use of generative AI within an engineering org can be beneficial, but you're responsible for that use.
Jun 4, 2024
Read part 2 of the most common project management mistakes EMs make.
May 28, 2024
Part 1 of 2 reviewing the first 5 project management mistakes EMs often make.
Apr 16, 2024
A quick checklist to make sure everyone knows what needs to be done while you're enjoying some well-earned time off
Mar 26, 2024
Take back control of your calendar.
Jan 16, 2024
I share my framework on how I approach the build vs. buy question with my team.
Dec 26, 2023
Wrapping up 2023 by sharing some of my favorite tools!
Dec 12, 2023
Managing debt vs. feature work is a typical challenge engineering leaders face, especially with requests coming from every direction. This week I discuss my top tips for keeping a healthy balance between debt and feature work and having those sometimes difficult prioritization conversations.
Jan 10, 2023
How can you narrow down your focus so you can actually get things done?