People Managers
Promoting an Employee in Two Days, a Management Story
Don't let process or policy or schedule stop you from doing the right thing. Ignore expectations and think of what you're capable of accomplishing.
People Managers
People Managers
A Day in the Life of a Senior Manager at Amazon
A representative log of what one day might look like for a Senior Manager at Amazon.
People Managers
Removing or creating stress for optimal performance. Eustress vs Distress.
Too much stress or too little stress can cause issues. We'll discuss how to dial that in, and create a high-performance and high retention team.
People Managers
Unlearning at Scale: 3 Things That Led to My Success, But I Had to Drop on My Path to Director
Skills you learn earlier in your career may help or hinder you later. Learn to recognize when they're hindering you.
People Managers
"Can't Code! Not inclined to Hire?" - Why Engineering Managers Don't Need to be Great Coders
An explanation of why managers do not need to code, and probably shouldn't.
Career Growth
Navigating Career Bottlenecks in Management aka How to Progress to Middle Management
Many people don't successfully navigate the various hurdles in place between a successful IC career, and a high-flying middle management career. A few thoughts on that path.
People Managers
Is Becoming a People Manager Right for You? A Guide to the Positive Aspects of Being "The Boss."
Moving into management is a huge career step. Is it the right step for you?
People Managers
Thinking of Becoming a Manager? You Might Regret It.
There are numerous reasons you might not want to move into management. I walk through a few things to consider.
People Managers
A Guide to Bare Minimum Management
It can take years to be a great manager. What does it take to be a moderately fine manager?
People Managers
Yet More Painful Mistakes Which Were Key to My Career Success
I've made mistakes in various ways. It can be embarrassing, but mistakes are also the best way to learn.
Late Career
Meetings Are Usually Awful, But Yours Won't Be Anymore
Meetings are a joke. Make yours avoid the punchline. Decide if you should have a meeting, should you attend one, and the rules to make yours effective.
People Managers
Your Employee Is Smarter Than You, and That's Ok
If you're in management, you'll eventually manage people who know more than you do about their field. How can you be a useful manager to them?