Megan Tipps

Megan Tipps

Hands-On Tech Leader | Future CTO in the Making
17
Jul
Comfort, Chaos, and Leadership: A Remote Work Love Story

Comfort, Chaos, and Leadership: A Remote Work Love Story

Let’s get one thing out of the way: I work in sweatpants. And not the trendy, matching-loungewear kind. I
2 min read
15
Jul
I Never Planned to Be a Leader—Then It Happened Anyway

I Never Planned to Be a Leader—Then It Happened Anyway

I never saw myself as a leader. I was a Senior Developer, deeply introverted—like, full-on “social events make me
3 min read
24
Jun
Mistakes Happen. Here’s How I Help My Team Grow from Them

Mistakes Happen. Here’s How I Help My Team Grow from Them

When I first stepped into a team lead role, my reaction to mistakes—especially under pressure—was best described as
3 min read
10
Jun
Just Say It: Why the “Hey” Message Triggers Me (And Many Others)

Just Say It: Why the “Hey” Message Triggers Me (And Many Others)

About a year into working at a new company, I was asked to lead one of our internal projects. It
3 min read
02
Jun
The Quiet Power of Listening: How It Transforms Dev Teams

The Quiet Power of Listening: How It Transforms Dev Teams

“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” — Stephen R. Covey
3 min read
28
May
How I build trust in my dev teams (even remotely)

How I build trust in my dev teams (even remotely)

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned as a dev manager—and one I keep learning—is that trust
3 min read