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Mistakes Happen… But They Should Only Happen Once
No one has ever asked about my management philosophy in an interview. They really should. When companies hire a people leader for engineers, the questions center on what the person knows: frameworks, architecture, their tech stack, things like that. That’s fair enough; a manager with no understanding of what the team builds will struggle to…
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Making The Most Out of a 1:1
One of the most meaningful things that a manager can do with their direct reports is a one-on-one (typically written as 1:1). These meetings provide a valuable opportunity to establish open lines of communication, build trust, and address concerns or issues before they become bigger problems. But there are a lot of misconceptions about what…
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From Engineer To Manager: Lessons Learned Along The Way
To say the last few years have been a whirlwind would be a bit of an understatement. In March 2022, I was back on my job market as a result of a layoff. While this isn’t necessarily a unique story in today’s time, the following year would be a critical time in my career. I…
