Frameworks & Systems

Dec 2, 2025

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6 min read

The question great managers ask instead of giving answers

A simple shift that turns you from problem-solver to leader

Nov 25, 2025

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9 min read

The engineer–manager pendulum is breaking

The hybrid era of engineering leadership is here, and the traditional IC/manager model is no longer suitable.

Sep 23, 2025

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3 min read

Project management as an engineering manager

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

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3 min read

The 2x2 matrix I use when everything feels equally important

A simple framework to stop spinning when you can't tell what to prioritize

Jun 17, 2025

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4 min read

5 questions to ask during a manager handoff

Inheriting a team? Start here.

Jun 3, 2025

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3 min read

What to keep, what to coach, and what to let go

How to decide what's actually worth your energy

May 27, 2025

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2 min read

The 5-minute rule that helps me get unstuck

Leadership isn’t always about clarity. Sometimes it’s about momentum

Jan 14, 2025

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3 min read

The MVP to MSP spectrum

Do you need a minimum viable product or a minimum shippable product?

Nov 19, 2024

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4 min read

What's in your jar of rocks?

You can't prioritize everything, so what should you do when you have too much to do?

Oct 22, 2024

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3 min read

PTO Wrap Up

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

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4 min read

Supporting your team on using generative AI tools

Proper and careful use of generative AI within an engineering org can be beneficial, but you're responsible for that use.

Jun 4, 2024

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5 min read

Ten project management mistakes EMs make: Part 2

Read part 2 of the most common project management mistakes EMs make.

May 28, 2024

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5 min read

Ten project management mistakes EMs make: Part 1

Part 1 of 2 reviewing the first 5 project management mistakes EMs often make.

Apr 16, 2024

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4 min read

How to prepare your team for when you're going out of office

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

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5 min read

Escaping the endless hell of back-to-back meetings

Take back control of your calendar.

Jan 16, 2024

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5 min read

The great Build vs. Buy debate

I share my framework on how I approach the build vs. buy question with my team.

Dec 26, 2023

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5 min read

My favorite engineering management tools

Wrapping up 2023 by sharing some of my favorite tools!

Dec 12, 2023

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3 min read

Discussing debt vs. feature work with your team

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

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3 min read

Managing your workload

How can you narrow down your focus so you can actually get things done?

Frameworks & Systems

The question great managers ask instead of giving answers

The engineer–manager pendulum is breaking

Project management as an engineering manager

The 2x2 matrix I use when everything feels equally important

5 questions to ask during a manager handoff

What to keep, what to coach, and what to let go

The 5-minute rule that helps me get unstuck

The MVP to MSP spectrum

What's in your jar of rocks?

PTO Wrap Up

Supporting your team on using generative AI tools

Ten project management mistakes EMs make: Part 2

Ten project management mistakes EMs make: Part 1

How to prepare your team for when you're going out of office

Escaping the endless hell of back-to-back meetings

The great Build vs. Buy debate

My favorite engineering management tools

Discussing debt vs. feature work with your team

Managing your workload

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