The human side of engineering leadership. Coaching, mentoring, and helping individuals grow. Stories about performance management, difficult conversations, and understanding what motivates each unique person on your team.
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You don't need to be big to make a difference. Constraints force novel solutions and creative breakthroughs. Limited size keeps you focused on what really matters. Maybe it's time to stop asking 'How can we grow bigger?' and start asking 'How can we stay small?
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29 Sep 2025, 7 min read
What's the one word that defines your leadership? Mine is "Empowerment." It's my value. But why do we need values as leaders? Values are our compass. They build trust, shape our teams, our hires, and our organisations. Yet most leaders never actually think about their principles. Big mistake.
22 Aug 2025, 4 min read
Your management approach defines your team's culture. Focus on top performers and set a high bar? Or support strugglers to ensure no one gets left behind? Foster a 10x culture where people rise up or exit? Or build inclusive environment that uncovers hidden talents?
18 Aug 2025, 4 min read
In a world where we instinctively blame, a blameless culture is vital for efficient organisations. Blame culture creates toxicity and fear-driven silence. By leading by example, sharing failures openly, and focusing on systemic fixes, you can transform mistakes into learning opportunities.
15 Aug 2025, 3 min read
Blameless culture sounds great. Mistakes as learning, not witch hunts. But when done wrong, it backfires badly. Lack of accountability creates an avoidance culture that degrades your product and burns people. A truly blameless culture isn't easy. It requires discipline and relentless improvement.
4 Aug 2025, 7 min read
Senior leaders have a problem: you're trapped in an Ivory Tower, isolated from the frontline by authority and extended communication chains. You're missing critical information and making costly mistakes. There's a way to escape the tower and break the bubble. But you will get your hands dirty.