invent and simplify - Scarlet Ink by Dave Anderson

The Productivity Cost of Growth - Why Larger Teams Fail to Deliver Results

Headcount growth negatively impacts productivity in the short run, and increases costs in the long run. It requires focused effort to minimize these negative consequences.

Interviewing at Amazon — Leadership Principles

An all encompassing summary about how to pass the Amazon leadership behavioral set of interviews, and get a job at Amazon.

Why Amazon is Innovative - Roadmap Before Resources

Resource constraints and how they define how Amazon operates and continues to innovate.

Why and When Numbers Become a Secret Weapon

Moving discussions to numbers can remove emotions and omissions from the conversation to honesty and facts.

Adding Value Through Subtraction - Why Removal Needs More Attention

Removing things is often just as complex as adding things. It is a way to add value which is often overlooked.

A First Principles Anecdote - How I Avoided Burnout at Amazon

Burnout is a real risk at a fast paced company. This is about a time I saved myself from burnout by using first principles.

Why Good Enough is Better Than Perfect

Quality is not a measure of good or bad work. It's a measure of how much effort you put into your work.

4 Patterns in Software Development Projects Which Lead to Failure

With experience, you can recognize the less obvious patterns which lead to costly disasters.

As a Leader, Time Is Your Most Valuable Resource

Strangely, doing less often means accomplishing more.