The Pressure to Perform in Tech (And Why You Don’t Have to Be Exceptional Every Day)
In tech, “awesomeness” often means constant performance. But intensity isn’t sustainable. Here’s why consistency builds stronger careers — and healthier leaders.
What I’ve Learned From Every “Difficult” Engineer I’ve Worked With
Most “difficult” engineers aren’t difficult — they’re strengths without structure. Here’s what I’ve learned about the personalities that once frustrated me, and how understanding them made me a better leader.
From Ghost Tickets to Drama Epics: Swiping Through the Jira Backlog
The other day I opened Jira, stared at the backlog, and had a very unhelpful thought:
“This feels exactly like
Soft Skills Aren’t Soft: The Hardest Skills for Developers to Learn
We call them soft skills like they’re optional add-ons, or somehow easier than the “real” work. Honestly? I’ve
My Brain Has 47 Tabs Open and 3 Are Playing Music
Most days as a dev manager, my head feels exactly like my Chrome browser: too many tabs open, fans working
AI Won’t Steal Your Job — But It Will Change It
Everywhere you turn right now, someone is predicting that AI will take our jobs. And I get it — big changes
Imposter Syndrome Didn’t Go Away When I Got Promoted
There’s this idea that once you climb the ranks—get that promotion, lead a team, take on more responsibility—
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
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
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
