In the age of AI, "rightsizing" is deadly.
Companies are confusing the benefits of AI with how to actually survive the AI wave. In the process, they're setting themselves on fire.
Thoughtful Engineering
(Responsibly) contrarian takes on modern software engineering.
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The Act of Authenticity
"Being yourself” is acting in alignment with your values, not expressing every passing emotion, thought, or instinct.
The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy of AI Doom
The people building AI keep telling us we're doomed. Here's why they're wrong—and why it matters.
Why the Wrong People Get Promoted (And How to Get Promoted Instead)
Those who are most qualified for leadership often don’t end up as leaders. A playbook for aspiring leaders to get out of their own way, and into seats of power.
Junior Developers in the Age of AI
Companies are ditching junior engineers en masse. They'll tell you it's because AI writes better code. They’re right...but also missing the point.
“Why are my stakeholders so unreasonable?”
When "data-driven" leadership backfires.
How to Lead....When Leadership Won't
Navigating middle management when the existing culture and system is broken. An answer to a reader's letter.
Developers: Stop Job Hunting like it's 2015
Tech job hunters are working with outdated playbooks.
"Explain the Business Impact!” (And Other Useless Advice)
Why the standard playbook for tech debt prioritization fails — and what we can do instead.
Not using AI? You're not the problem.
Successful technology adoption requires intentional, user-centered design and research. Too many AI companies have lost sight of this.