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AI & Technology
When AI Agents Fail Quietly: Debugging Language, Not Just Logic
AI doesn’t just break on code errors—sometimes, language itself is the culprit. Explore how to spot and handle subtle failures in agent workflows that traditional debugging misses.
Bridging the AI Gap: Preparing Engineering Leaders for Ethical Success
AI is both a shortcut and a skill—punished in school, rewarded at work. Discover how engineering leaders can foster ethical, effective AI use for tomorrow’s teams.
8 Hard-Won Lessons for Building Reliable Applied AI Agents
Applied AI feels magical until it breaks. Learn 8 hard-won lessons from real-world failures and rebuilds—your practical guide to reliable agent pipelines.
Career Growth
Should You Choose an A+ Team or a Supportive Culture?
Is it better to join an A+ team with tough standards or a B+ team with genuine support? Discover key lessons on building a career that combines excellence, empathy, and lasting growth.
Beyond Senior: 4 Ways Engineers Can Grow Without Managing
Curious how engineers grow beyond senior without becoming managers? Explore 4 real-world methods to expand your impact, lead projects, and discover your unique path.
From Military Life to App Developer: My Journey
How I went from broke ex-military in Berlin to launching my first iOS app, with lessons on starting, building, and finding unexpected opportunity.
Content & Personal Brand
Why Engineering Leaders Should Publish, Not Just Lead
If your best ideas stay trapped in Slack or 1:1s, you’re missing a bigger impact. Learn why engineering leaders should share insights publicly—and how it drives influence, trust, and opportunity.
The Storytelling Playbook for Memorable Demos
A great demo isn’t just about showing features—it’s about telling a story. Discover the playbook for memorable demos that connect, engage, and drive action.
Transforming Achievements Into Stories: The Engineer’s Playbook
A list of accomplishments is just noise without context. Discover how storytelling transforms your achievements into compelling narratives that get recognized.
Education & Learning
Are Fast AI Answers Making Developers Less Sharp?
Instant AI answers speed up development, but can they replace the learning gained from struggle and debate? Explore why real growth still needs friction—and how leaders can reintroduce it.
Are You Paying for Knowledge, or Something Else?
Is the real value in education, credentials, or knowledge? Explore how to invest wisely in learning—whether through courses, mentors, or hands-on experience.
Are You Still Waiting to Make Time for Learning?
Tired of waiting for the perfect moment to learn something new? Find out why making time—not waiting for it—is the key to real growth.
Engineering Strategy
Why Test Coverage Alone Won’t Safeguard Your Software
Test coverage targets can mask deeper issues. Learn how shifting focus from numbers to managing real business risk leads to more resilient, trustworthy software.
How Engineering Leaders Tackle Vague Objections with First Principles
Discover how engineering leaders challenge surface-level objections by asking the right questions and applying first-principles thinking to drive real solutions.
Interview Questions That Reveal True Engineering Talent
Move beyond scripted interviews. Learn how open-ended questions and real conversation uncover the qualities that matter most in engineering hires.
Leadership
How Engineering Leaders Shape Team Culture Beyond Company Values
Company values are just the start—real culture is built by teams. Explore practical steps for engineering leaders to create meaningful, lasting team culture.
Why Engineering Leaders Should Weigh Decisions by the Stories They Create
Great engineering leaders know numbers matter, but stories rally teams. Explore how weighing decisions by narrative impact creates culture and lasting growth.
Building Perspective: Memorial Day Reflections for Leaders
On Memorial Day, pause to reflect on those who made our freedoms possible. Discover a three-step practice to build gratitude and broaden your leadership perspective.
Mindset & Well-Being
Why Your First Dollar Matters More Than Any Growth Plan
Earning your first dollar as an entrepreneur is more important than any plan. Discover how that small win transforms your mindset and business strategy.
Redefining Productivity: The Power of Intentional Well-Being
True productivity isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters. Explore how engineering leaders can foster well-being, redefine ROI, and find fulfillment beyond hustle culture.
When Quality Is Actually Fear: Lessons for Engineers
Experience can sharpen instincts—or stall progress. Explore how chasing perfect code can mask fear, and why action leads to growth in engineering.
Productivity
Time Blocking for Engineering Leaders: Overcome Guilt & Get Deep Work Done
Struggling to find uninterrupted time as an engineering leader? Learn guilt-free time blocking strategies to protect your focus and get real work done.
The 6 Modes of Productivity: Find Your Best Work Flow
Ever feel unproductive despite ticking off tasks? Explore the 6 modes of productivity and learn how to work smarter, not harder.
When Manual Beats Automation: Getting Things Done
Not every problem needs automation. Sometimes, just rolling up your sleeves and tackling the task manually is the smartest, most effective route.
Professional Development
5 Ways to Turn Retrospectives Into Real Team Change
Retros aren’t just for talk—they’re for real change. Here are 5 practical ways to ensure your team’s retrospectives lead to action and improvement.
5 Habits to Boost Remote Meeting Contribution
Remote meetings don’t have to limit team input. Here are 5 proven habits to boost contribution, foster trust, and help every voice be heard in distributed teams.
Storytelling for Engineers
Engineers who master storytelling become trusted, influential, and remembered. Explore why your code—and your career—need stories, not just execution.
Work-Life Balance
Why True Balance Means Being Fully Present
You can’t have it all, all the time. Instead of chasing perfect balance, learn how intentional time boxing lets you be fully present—at work and with family.
Out of Office, Still in Focus: Balancing Vacation & Consistency
Even when out of office, you can stay focused and consistent. Learn how batching, scheduling, and intentional rest help balance work and vacation.
The WFH vs. Office Success Playbook: Redefining Work-Life Balance
Tired of unproductive commutes? The WFH vs. Office Success Playbook reveals how to design work that fits your life, not the other way around.