Beyond the Bugs
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March 30, 20268 min read
A practical guide to conducting performance reviews that are honest, useful, and focused on growth instead of bureaucratic box-checking.
March 26, 20268 min read
Performance reviews pretend to be objective, data-driven evaluations. Really, they're just your manager's vibes justified after the fact.
March 25, 20267 min read
A practical framework for addressing underperformance on your engineering team with honesty and respect.
March 19, 20268 min read
A blunt take on why leaders who insist on staying hands-on often end up doing performative coding instead of real leadership, and what to do instead.
March 17, 20269 min read
Return to office mandates aren't about productivity or collaboration. They're about control, real estate, and managers who can't lead remotely.
March 11, 202610 min read
New to engineering management? That sinking feeling that you're faking it isn't impostor syndrome. It's your brain correctly identifying that you have no idea what you're doing. Here's why that's actu
March 10, 20269 min read
Shipping failures are usually management failures. This post shows how to get clear requirements, plan honestly, and ship working software without heroics.
March 4, 20263 min read
Introducing Playbooks: practical, actionable frameworks for engineering managers on one-on-ones, performance reviews, difficult conversations, and more.
February 26, 20269 min read
LinkedIn has become a performance platform where everyone curates success and no one admits failure. Here's why the performative culture is toxic for tech workers.
February 25, 20268 min read
Being an engineering manager means more than solving technical problems. Learn why listening matters more than having all the answers, and how to show up for your team even when empathy doesn't come n
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