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.
Work Culture
Observations on how teams really operate behind the slogans, including the habits that shape behavior more than any mission statement.
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.
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.
Stop Thinking in Tickets. Start Thinking in Outcomes.
You weren’t hired to move Jira tickets. You were hired to solve real problems. If you want to level up, start thinking in outcomes, not just checkboxes.
Ask Better Questions, Get Better Answers
Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness, but asking poorly can waste time and frustrate everyone involved. This post breaks down how to ask smarter, more effective technical questions and get the answers you actually need.