management Stop Changing, Start Experimenting Got a crazy idea that you think would totally work but you fear nobody will let you try it? Propose it as an experiment, not a change!
coaching How to stop winning arguments We tend to treat arguments as fights or zero-sum games which hinders their original purpose. We should stop doing that.
coaching The stories we tell ourselves We have a mechanism that creates unhappiness, difficulty changing habits, relationship problems, frustration, anger, and disappointment. We are usually not aware of this, but it is happening continuously and in all of us.
goals The 101 of effective goal setting Goal setting is one of the most important ways to foster growth, let's look at some key concepts and frameworks.
coaching Thoughts on giving feedback A good, blameless feedback culture is essential for working together efficiently as it forms healthy relationships, fuels personal and professional growth and aligns us with common norms. Feedback is one of the cornerstones of company culture.
coaching Questions vs. directions Asking questions is a basic coaching technique but doing it properly is a matter of practice, finding a good balance and avoiding some common pitfalls. As with most of the things in life.
coaching The basics of one-on-ones Conducting good 1:1 sessions is one of the most frustrating skills new engineering leads need to learn. Read about best practices that worked for me on both sides of this relationship – as an engineer and as an engineering manager. I’ll also mention some common pitfalls to avoid.
growth Excuse no. 13 - this is how I am Don't limit yourself with excuses. How you are can change and it is completely up to you.
coaching Staying motivated while growing The key to progress is the temptation of constant challenge, with tasks that remain both achievable and interesting, broken up into pieces of work that are just right.
career Engineering managers, stop coding! Try this instead: every time you feel the urge to write code, instead spend the time reading or learning something related to management.
