I heard a quote on a recent of the Hidden Brain podcast that really hit me. It was so powerful that I had to rewind the podcast just to hear it again. It was simple, almost obvious once you heard it; “Just because you’re scared doesn’t...
If you’ve been listening to this podcast for any length of time, you know I like to pull ideas from real situations… not theory, not hypotheticals, but things people are actually living through at work. This week’s episode ca...
As we wrap up the year and head into the holiday season, many of you are taking a well ‑ deserved break—stepping back, recharging, and hopefully celebrating everything you’ve accomplished over the past twelve months. I’m doin...
I've been a software developer for multiple Fortune 500 companies and spent time in the software consultant world, too. The past few years, I made the transition to management and currently lead a team of over 40 developers across the globe. In my 30 years, one thing I've realized is that most managers spend the majority of their one-on-one time focused on project status and not on career development. It's usually left for the individual to figure out how to progress. I have found that I actually enjoy mentoring and coaching and my teams are consistently recognized as some of the top teams in the company.