Archive - The Modern Art of Software Leadership

Four Fundamental Rules

#managing_others Sometimes the things you regret the most are the things you didn't say

Mar 21 •

I felt the power of belief in one magical minute and it changed me forever

#managing_yourself Someone believed in me when I didn't believe in myself, and all it took was 60 seconds to change my life

Apr 8, 2020 •

#managing_yourself What's up with the "great resignation" and should you join in?

Oct 5, 2021 •

Habit 1: Research and Prioritize

#managing_others Too many companies want to work hard and get lucky, but they forget what Seneca once said: "Luck is what happens when preparation meets…

Jan 23, 2021 •

I went back into the Matrix

#managing_yourself I took the red pill, then I took the blue pill again

Aug 31, 2022 •

You're looking at the wrong planes

#business I discuss why obvious problems often times have non-obvious solutions

Aug 18, 2023 •

The Authentic Chameleon: Leadership Lessons from 'The Pretender'

#managing_yourself Navigating the 2-year tenure reality without losing yourself in the process

Apr 4 •

To coach, separate, transfer or demote. That is the question!

#managing_others When someone is having performance issues at work, what do you do? I share my framework for making these decisions.

Apr 3, 2020 •

Career Mistake #1: Not investing in your network

#managing_yourself I thought I was thoughtful, but instead I just appeared opportunistic

May 26, 2023 •

3 habits of highly effective organizations

#managing_others Effective organizations deliver consistently because they have these three habits

Sep 4, 2020 •

How to avoid hiring a bad manager when you're just not sure

#managing_others Here's my approach for interviewing potential managers I'm not sure about. If you're like the countless people I've shared my approach…

Mar 20, 2020 •

You've probably never seen planning like this

#managing_yourself I share with you how I calibrate the GPS of my life and why achievement is ultimately the outcome and not the goal.

Feb 19, 2020 •

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