Networking Is Just “Making Friends” for People Who Hate Business
Networking feels gross because most of it is transactional. The best opportunities don’t come from strangers. They come from people who actually like you.
Leadership
Real-world lessons from leading people in messy systems, where the job is rarely as clean as the job description.
The Invisible Work
Most leadership work does not look like leadership while you are doing it. This piece explores the quiet, often invisible responsibilities that define technical leadership long before outcomes become visible.
Why the Tech Lead Role Feels Harder Than You Expected
The tech lead role often feels harder than expected, not because you’re failing, but because the job quietly changes. This piece explores why that shift feels so disorienting and what actually helps.
New Year’s Resolution for Tech Leaders: Fewer Promises, More Follow-Through
Every January we promise change. By February the same systems are still running the show. This year is about fewer promises and better leadership through focus, clarity, and boring habits that actually work.
Respect Is Not Earned
“Respect is earned” sounds reasonable until you see how often it’s used to justify poor leadership. Respect isn’t earned. It’s given by default, and leaders are responsible for maintaining it through their actions.