Make a plan and do your best

When I became an Engineering Manager, my to-do list ballooned with tasks, and everything seemed to be the top priority. I didn't have time for reflection or growth – I was just trying not to sink…

Monkey read, monkey write

Having trouble getting into the habit of writing? Not sure how to approach a topic you'd like to write about? When this happens to me, I find that my reading habits hold the key…

Fixing the live coding exercise

Stressed-out candidates make for terrible interviews. But there are ways you can create psychological safety for candidates, so they can show you their best selves during a live coding exercise…

Level self-assessments

You can't get to where you're going if you don't know where you are! Read on to learn how to use level self-assessments to figure out if you're ready for promotion, and what this information is good for…

What's your manager bus factor?

Imagine you're due for a big promotion or a raise, when suddenly you get a new manager. Will you still get that promotion? It's your career, so it should be in your control no matter who your manager is.…

No promotion? No problem.

Yes, promotions offer more money and prestige, and signal to everyone how much you've grown. But if those are the things you're really after then getting passed over for promotion isn't the end of the world. Your manager can still help you get what you want…