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Feb 17, 2026

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7 min read

Not every opportunity is yours

The hardest limit is stepping back from good ones and seeing the ones you've already said yes to through

Jan 27, 2026

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8 min read

What happens when AI replaces the parts of work people love?

We’re using AI to move faster. I’m not yet convinced we’re using it to work better.

Dec 4, 2025

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5 min read

Curiosity is the bridge between "something feels off" and real feedback

Not having the full context doesn't have to keep you from speaking up

Nov 11, 2025

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4 min read

You might be carrying an invisible gun

The more senior you get, the more your words start to sound like orders

Sep 2, 2025

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4 min read

What engineering management actually is (and isn't)

Most new managers confuse management with leadership. Here’s why that mistake derails teams and how to avoid it

Jul 8, 2025

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4 min read

The first 90 days are a lie

As a leader at a new company, the real ramp-up takes longer, and that’s not a bad thing.

Jul 1, 2025

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3 min read

Why great leadership is surprisingly boring

Flashy isn't always impactful

Jun 24, 2025

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5 min read

What The Sims taught me about being a better manager

We all know what happens when you remove the ladder

Apr 29, 2025

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3 min read

Tiny signs you're making progress (even when it feels like you're not)

All wins are good wins!

Jan 7, 2025

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2 min read

3 nonfiction books I'm reading this year

Add these to your TBR

Dec 31, 2024

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3 min read

How to start 2025 like a leader

Set yourself up for success with these practical strategies

Dec 10, 2024

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4 min read

You are the monster under your bed

Your impostor syndrome is holding you back

Oct 8, 2024

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4 min read

The art of truly disconnecting

Yes, that means not working while on vacation!

Sep 3, 2024

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4 min read

Managing burnout as a leader

How to spot the signs and strategies for recovery

Aug 27, 2024

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3 min read

Management is hospitality

And why we should think of this as a responsibility

Jul 16, 2024

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5 min read

Cultivating a culture of continuous improvement

How to foster a mindset of ongoing learning and development within your team

Jul 9, 2024

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4 min read

Mastering the art of context switching

Strategies for handling multiple responsibilities and tasks as an engineering manager without losing productivity

Jun 18, 2024

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4 min read

The fuzzy space for making mistakes

Foster an environment where it's okay to not be perfect 100% of the time.

Jun 11, 2024

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3 min read

The curse of knowledge

Understand what the curse of knowledge is and how to overcome it.

May 7, 2024

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3 min read

Your non-technical background can be a strength as an EM

How to leverage the strengths you bring to the table as a non-technical EM, and how organizations can better support an engineering team with a non-technical EM

Apr 2, 2024

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3 min read

Reframing technical debt

If you're going to have to spend the time doing the work, you might as well talk about it in a way that's actually beneficial to the organization as a whole.

Mar 19, 2024

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4 min read

Navigating through failure

Failure is an opportunity to learn and really step up for your team.

Mar 5, 2024

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4 min read

Embracing your spot in the middle

Being in the middle as an EM doesn't have to feel aimless and without impact.

Feb 6, 2024

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4 min read

Thinking like an entrepreneur

Learn what it means to think like an entrepreneur and how it can improve your leadership experience.

Jul 25, 2023

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3 min read

The sun will rise again tomorrow

Missing a deadline is not the end of the world.

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