Trauma is the invisible force that shapes our livesWe’re surrounded by it and yet we don’t talk much about it. It’s like a dirty word for a dirty secret that most — if not all of us — carry…Aug 27, 2023Aug 27, 2023
Published inThe StartupThe Hidden Power of MomentumThe secret to making the previously impossible possible.Apr 6, 20221Apr 6, 20221
On The (Engineering) Management of Ourselves and Others, with James StanierHaving been an engineering manager myself for a few years now, I’m fascinated with the topic and becoming the best EM I can possibly be…Sep 23, 2020Sep 23, 2020
Are We Clear?Growth is both a blessing and a curse. The blessing is obvious, the curse less so.Sep 21, 2020Sep 21, 2020
Building Great Engineering Teams, with Gergely OroszIf you have ever come across The Pragmatic Engineer, you probably know the man behind it, Gergely Orosz. More than a simple blog, or…Sep 17, 2020Sep 17, 2020
Nailing The Things That Never ChangeIn a 2017 essay, Morgan Housel makes the point that great, timeless businesses are built on top of assumptions that never change. He gives…Sep 15, 2020Sep 15, 2020
How to Radically Improve Your Chances of Landing the Right Tech Job For YouIt’s been a minute since I was last searching for a new job. Since leaving my previous role a few months ago and having taken some time…Aug 16, 2020Aug 16, 2020
Chasing the Agile RainbowWhen all else fails, “Agile” to the rescue. Thinking critically is harder than following a recipe, and everyone is busy anyway.Jun 25, 2020Jun 25, 2020
It’s Like This In Every CompanyWhen having difficult conversations about something that needs improving, there is a line I often get and hate every single time.May 12, 2020May 12, 2020
The Future Called: It Wants to Work From HomeA couple of weeks ago, Zillow’s Founder and CEO Rich Barton tweeted:May 5, 2020May 5, 2020