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AI & Technology
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.
Unlocking AI for Practical Coding Efficiency
AI isn’t magic—it’s a practical tool to streamline your coding workflow. Learn how using AI for routine tasks lets you focus on what really matters.
How I Automated Yoast SEO Metadata in WordPress
Tired of copy-pasting Yoast SEO descriptions? Learn how I automated metadata updates in WordPress with a simple PHP API, saving time and hassle.
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
Coaching Engineers to Think Like Problem-Solvers
Some devs ship features; others shape products. Discover how coaching engineers to ask better questions transforms coders into true problem-solvers.
How to Spark Serendipity on Remote Engineering Teams
Remote work doesn’t have to mean the end of spontaneous hallway moments. Explore actionable strategies to spark serendipity and authentic connection in distributed engineering teams.
How to Build Buy-In for Unproven Tech Projects
Struggling to get support for an unproven tech project? Discover practical steps to build buy-in using measurable pain points, early prototypes, and strategic allies.
Leadership
From Coding to Communicating: Why Writing Defines Engineering Impact
Great engineers aren't just great coders—they're great communicators. Explore 5 writing shifts that transform your impact, influence, and leadership as an engineer.
The No-Surprise Review Playbook for Engineering Leaders
Tired of performance reviews filled with anxiety or last-minute surprises? Discover the no-surprise review playbook to make feedback clear, fair, and confidence-building for your engineering team.
The Valuable Employee Paradox: Why Initiative Gets Punished
Discover why companies praise bold employees—until it’s inconvenient. Learn how leaders can genuinely reward initiative and foster real innovation.
Mindset & Well-Being
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.
The Engineering Manager Burnout Playbook: Lead Without Burning Out
Burnout isn’t a badge of honor. Discover the essential playbook for engineering managers to lead effectively, protect their energy, and build resilient teams.
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.