Let’s explore the value of hybrid professionals, individuals with diverse skill sets, and how companies often fail to leverage their unique talents due to rigid career paths. We’ll discuss the need for creativity and flexibility in recognizing and utilizing these versatile professionals’ strengths.

Performance reviews are crucial for career growth and development. This blog post tackles common false assumptions and highlights how intentional, consistent documentation can transform your review process and career trajectory.

What will it take to make 360 reviews more beneficial to the employee? What are the real goals of a 360 review? Let’s rethink what it means to grow and develop employees.

Learn how to manage your manager’s performance, set clear expectations, and drive your career growth. Get actionable tips for effective 1:1s and feedback.

Kickstart your software career with our top 10 tips. Learn how to focus on technology, manage your manager, and avoid pitfalls to set yourself up for success.

Explore career inflection points and how they shape our professional journeys. Learn from personal experiences and gain insights on your own career.

Explore the three levels of alignment in management - immediate execution, understanding but disagreeing, and understanding and agreeing.

Learn how to control your calendar to maximize your time, delegate effectively, and create an ideal schedule for increased productivity and growth.

Explore the journey of a tech newbie transitioning into a new software development style. Learn how clear goals and growth plans can transform careers and lives.

Explore the importance of honesty and open communication in tech teams, especially with new members. Learn effective strategies for building trust and understanding.

Explore the importance of understanding and influencing how others perceive you in a technical environment. Learn why there’s no compiler or unit test for feelings, and how to navigate this challenge.

Explore the ‘Technical Asshole Curse’ in the tech industry, where hard skills overshadow soft skills, leading to a toxic work environment. Learn how to avoid this trap and foster a healthier workspace.

Discover the importance of building alliances to effectively persuade people, especially in challenging situations. Learn from real-life experiences and expert advice on fostering a supportive team.

Explore the power of setting personal goals and the potential pitfalls of not doing so in this insightful blog post. Discover how not having clear goals can lead to inadvertently fulfilling others’ objectives.

Explore the journey from being a know-it-all to a leader in our latest blog post, Surrounded. Discover the importance of surrounding yourself with knowledgeable people for personal growth and organizational success.

Michael shares how intentional growth transformed his productivity using the GTD method and Checkvist. Emphasizing the power of continuous learning and organization.

Failure can be a catalyst for positive change. While setbacks sting, they often pave the way for growth and success in various life aspects.

In Christmas 2008, amidst global uncertainty, I utilized my vacation to set up Continuous Integration via TeamCity, transforming our product’s development.