Must-Read Leadership Classics (That Actually Make You Better at Leading Humans)
Forget the buzzword-filled “leadership books” your boss pretends to read. These are the real classics, the ones that actually help you lead teams, communicate better, and avoid becoming a micromanaging gremlin.
The Power of Why: How Purpose Makes You a Better Developer Than Any Framework Ever Could
Developers love learning how to build things, but understanding why they’re building them is what makes the work meaningful. Understanding the “why” behind your code will make you a better developer, teammate, and leader.
How to Survive in Legacy Codebases Without Losing Your Skills
Legacy codebases feel like haunted houses, every file hides a ghost from the past. But instead of letting them drain your skills, you can turn debugging, small refactors, and a sense of humor into survival strategies. Here’s how to thrive when your day job is more archaeology than architecture.
If Everyone’s Nodding, You’re Missing Something
If everyone’s nodding in your meeting, you’re missing something. Silence isn’t agreement, it’s a red flag. Real progress comes from questions, specifics, and a little discomfort.
Support Isn’t a Dumpster for Bad Process
Support teams aren’t the dumpster for bad process. They’re the smoke alarm, calling out failures upstream. If you keep dumping garbage on them, don’t be surprised when your customer satisfaction burns down with it.