I Launched a Podcast (Because Tech Leadership Deserves Better)
I launched a new podcast called Lead Don’t Ctrl because too many engineers are promoted into leadership roles without real guidance on what the job actually is.
Career Growth
Practical guidance for building a tech career without burning out, selling your soul, or faking confidence you do not yet have.
Hard Work Isn’t the Problem, Misplaced Effort Is
Hard work is supposed to move your career forward. But for many developers, it stops working, and no one explains why. This post explores the quiet shift that happens as careers mature, and why effort alone isn’t what leads to senior roles.
I Finally Launched a YouTube Channel (And Yes, It’s Actually About Leadership)
I just launched my YouTube channel! You’ll find leadership shorts and long-form videos packed with real-world guidance for developers and tech leads. Subscribe and follow along as I take everything I’ve learned leading engineering teams and bring it to video.
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.