Leadership GardenGrowth
Personal development, capability building, and the habits that compound over time.
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AI Is Not Just A Tool
“Just a tool” lets AI rollouts skip the hard question: what will your engineers stop learning?
Pain Is a Proxy
Pain is a side effect, not the active ingredient. Proximity to consequences is what teaches.
The Senior Engineer Crisis Isn’t Coming. It’s Already Here.
AI is cutting junior hiring. But the engineers that won’t exist in 10 years are being decided right now. Here’s what I think actually happens next.
Your Team Is Not a School
Your team is not a school. You are not a teacher. The studio model is what actually grows engineers, and most of us are running classrooms.
Breaking the Expert Beginner Pattern
Discover how to recognize and overcome the Expert Beginner syndrome in software development. Learn practical strategies for continued growth, backed by research, for both individual developers and engineering leaders.
An Intro To Career Frameworks
Learn the basics of career frameworks for tech teams, from startups to scaling companies. Discover how to create clear growth paths and adapt frameworks as your organization evolves.
The Persistence Principle
Discover how small actions in tech can lead to significant change. Learn to leverage your daily efforts for long-term impact, fostering innovation and positive transformation in the tech industry.
Being in Tech Means Being a Lifelong Learner
Discover the power of continuous learning in tech. Explore strategies for professional growth, recognize when to upskill, and embrace a lifelong learning mindset to stay ahead in the ever-evolving tech industry.
On Senior Engineers
Discover the real skills that set apart top senior engineers. Learn to balance technical expertise with soft skills and business acumen.
Why Your Big Brain Needs Breathing Room (Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Slack Time)
Discover why strategic thinking is crucial for tech leadership. Learn how to create space for big-picture planning, overcome guilt, and boost productivity by embracing slack time.