The Difference Between Being Busy and Being Valuable
Being busy feels productive. Being valuable actually is. Here’s how leaders accidentally confuse motion with impact, and how to fix it without burning out your team.
Leadership
Real-world lessons from leading people in messy systems, where the job is rarely as clean as the job description.
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.
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.
The Complete Leadership Reading Guide (Your Master Index to the Series)
A complete index of the leadership reading series, including communication, culture, classic leadership foundations, and self-leadership. Your one-stop shop for every book recommendation.
Books That Help You Lead Yourself (Before Trying to Lead Anyone Else)
A practical, honest guide to the best books for leading yourself, focusing on habits, mindset, ego, and clarity. Perfect for leaders who want to grow before they try to lead others.
Books That Help You Build Stronger Teams & Healthier Culture
A practical, witty guide to the best books for building strong teams and healthy culture, especially for leaders who want less chaos and more trust on their team.
Books That Make You Better at Communication (and Less Likely to Accidentally Start a Fire)
The communication books every tech leader should read, practical, relatable, and guaranteed to help you avoid half the fires you accidentally start with unclear messages.
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.