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Return to Office Is About Control, Not Productivity
Return to office mandates aren't about productivity or collaboration. They're about control, real estate, and managers who can't lead remotely.
Mar 17
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Shipping Is a Management Skill
Shipping failures are usually management failures. This post shows how to get clear requirements, plan honestly, and ship working software without…
Mar 10
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Tech Is Addicted to Vibes
Tech companies are hiring and promoting based on confidence instead of competence. Here's why vibes matter more than actual skills, and how it's…
Jan 13
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The Work Is Solid. The Discomfort Is Yours.
What happens when good work is questioned because it doesn’t look familiar? Lessons on ADHD, neurodivergence, and how managers police process instead of…
Dec 19, 2025
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Breaking the Code: When Soft Skills Matter More
Soft skills are the unsung heroes of successful projects. In this post, I discuss why soft skills matter as much as, if not more than, technical…
Aug 7, 2024
Achieving Team Morale in a Distributed Work Environment
Strategies for Remote Cohesion
Feb 20, 2024
Skills Needed for Engineering Managers
I think
May 31, 2023
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