Tag: #leadership
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19 posts are tagged #leadership; the most recent was published on 2026-07-31.
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The Truth About Becoming a Manager — It Is Not a Senior Engineer With Meetings Added
"The truth about being a manager," posted to GeekNews in late July 2026, is a personal-experience essay that lists fourteen items. This article explains, structurally, why those items keep recurring. The essence of the m
2026-07-31 · 14 min read #career#engineering-management#leadership#ic-to-manager#feedback-loopHow Successful Companies Go Blind — and What It Looks Like in Engineering
Ian Reppel’s essay argues that successful companies suffer from what he calls "competence blindness" — like the Mexican cavefish that suppresses its own eyes, they stop expressing careful engineering because the environm
2026-07-11 · 8 min read #engineering-culture#organizations#legacy#metrics#leadershipThe Art of War — A Strategy Classic That Survived 2500 Years ♪ Listenable
How did The Art of War, written in barely six thousand characters, survive 2500 years to remain a textbook for business and negotiation? Through winning without fighting, knowing self and enemy, and the wisdom of the voi
2026-07-02 · 28 min read #strategy#sun-tzu#classics#philosophy#leadershipHumor in Relationships and at Work — The Art of Changing the Mood ♪ Listenable
A single small joke is sometimes more powerful than flawless logic. We examine, with research, how humor shapes trust, intimacy, and creativity, and we cover the practical skills for breaking the ice and shifting the moo
2026-06-20 · 19 min read #culture#humor#workplace#relationships#leadershipPower Games Plus the Orthodox Approach — You Need Both to Go Far ♪ Listenable
Doing the work and winning on merit is powerful, but it is not enough on its own. This is my honest attempt to reconcile the orthodox approach with the reality of office politics, while keeping both grounded in real comp
2026-06-19 · 28 min read #career#office-politics#leadership#influence#workplaceEarning the Right to Speak — How to Make Your Voice Count in Meetings and Organizations ♪ Listenable
The right to speak is not granted by title; it is earned through trust and contribution. This piece covers prepared speaking, timing, the craft of dissent, drawing out quiet colleagues, and finding your voice asynchronou
2026-06-16 · 19 min read #career#communication#leadership#meetings#mindsetThe Comfort of Admitting Mistakes — Psychological Safety Drives Performance
This essay examines why admitting mistakes is so hard, and how a blame-free culture produces higher performance. It covers Edmondson research on psychological safety, blameless postmortems, leader vulnerability, and anti
2026-06-16 · 16 min read #psychological-safety#mistakes#team-culture#leadership#blamelessA Team Built on Trust — How to Build Trust
A look at the relationship between trust and performance, with the components of trust — competence, consistency, and benevolence — spelled out concretely. It covers keeping promises, showing vulnerability, psychological
2026-06-16 · 11 min read #trust#teamwork#psychological-safety#leadership#remote-workTake Motivation Seriously — Be the Person Who Designs Motivation ♪ Listenable
Motivation is not something you are born with; it is something you can design. This essay lays out the three pillars of intrinsic motivation (autonomy, mastery, purpose), the limits of extrinsic reward, how to find and a
2026-06-16 · 23 min read #mindset#motivation#leadership#management#burnoutMoved to culture/motivation-why-it-matters (en)
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2026-06-16 · 1 min read #mindset#motivation#leadership#purposeThe Complete Leadership Guide — The Art of Leading People, The Wisdom of Growing Organizations
What makes a good leader? Everything about leadership from servant leadership to coaching, feedback, 1:1 meetings, crisis leadership, and tech leadership.
2026-04-11 · 19 min read #culture#leadership#management#teamwork#soft-skillsGrowth Mindset, Positive Influence, and How to Win People Over
From Carol Dweck's growth mindset to Dale Carnegie's principles of human relations and leadership that inspires. A comprehensive guide to becoming a better version of yourself.
2026-04-10 · 15 min read #culture#mindset#growth#influence#leadershipAI Role Behavioral Interview Complete Guide: Turning Experience into Weapons with STAR ♪ Listenable
Master behavioral questions in AI role interviews. STAR framework, Amazon LP mapping, 30 scenario answers, 50 Korean-English expression pairs, company-specific tips for Google, Meta, Anthropic, Amazon.
2026-03-23 · 29 min read #interview#behavioral#star-method#ai-careers#fdeDeveloper Career Growth Roadmap: From Junior to Senior to Staff+ Engineer
Everything about developer career growth! Level-by-level roles from Junior to Senior to Staff to Principal, IC vs Manager track selection, concrete promotion strategies, tech leadership, salary negotiation, and when to c
2026-03-23 · 14 min read #career#senior-engineer#staff-engineer#tech-lead#engineering-managerStorytelling as a Professional Superpower: From Data to Narrative
Humans are hardwired for stories, not data. Master neuroscience-backed storytelling frameworks to transform dry information into compelling narratives that drive decisions and inspire action.
2026-03-17 · 9 min read #soft-skills#storytelling#communication#leadership#2026-03Emotional Intelligence (EQ): The Career Superpower of the AI Era
As AI automates cognitive work, your emotional intelligence becomes your greatest competitive advantage. Develop measurable EQ skills using Goleman's framework and practical exercises.
2026-03-17 · 8 min read #soft-skills#emotional-intelligence#eq#leadership#2026-03The Art of Constructive Feedback: Science-Based Frameworks
Discover science-backed frameworks for giving effective feedback. Learn the SBI Model, Radical Candor, and the critical role of psychological safety in building a feedback-rich culture that drives growth and performance.
2026-03-17 · 10 min read #soft-skills#feedback#leadership#psychology#2026-03Managing Up Effectively: The Essential Skill for Working With Your Manager
Managing up is the strategic art of improving your relationship with your manager. Learn how to understand your manager's priorities, communicate proactively, build trust, and navigate different management styles.
2026-03-16 · 7 min read #managing-up#soft-skills#communication#leadership#careerIC to Engineering Manager Career Transition Guide ♪ Listenable
A comprehensive guide for transitioning from Individual Contributor to Engineering Manager, covering mindset shifts, skill development, and common pitfalls.
2026-03-15 · 27 min read #culture#engineering-manager#career-transition#leadership#ic-to-em