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Why I Still Write Code as an Engineering Manager
I still code as an engineering manager. Not to stay busy, but to show my team what good looks like.
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The Management Skill Nobody Talks About
“There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” — Leonard Cohen Let me tell you something that will happen after you become a manager: you’re going to mess up. A lot. You’ll give feedback that lands wrong and crushes someone’s confidence. You’ll make a decision that seems logical but turns out…
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Why Most Feedback Shouldn’t Exist
Before giving feedback, ask yourself: is there measurable impact? Most manager feedback is just personal preference disguised as professional development. Stop policing personality.
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Why Engineers Hate Their Managers (And What to Do About It)
Discover why engineers hate managers, the common management anti-patterns that destroy trust, and practical solutions from someone who’s been on both sides.
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Making AI Actually Work on Your Team
Engineering leaders can no longer ignore AI. Learn practical steps to guide your team through AI adoption while maintaining quality and addressing legitimate concerns.
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Why Your ‘Harmonious’ Team Is Actually Failing
Teams often confuse psychological safety with everyone getting along perfectly. I see leaders bragging about teams where nobody ever raises their voice, where meetings wrap up with everyone nodding along, and where disagreements are rare. Some even think their team is “psychologically safe” because nobody ever argues. But here’s the truth: real psychological safety isn’t…
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Effective Team Engagement Strategies for New Managers
Transitioning to management is a rewarding journey of learning balance. By adapting my engagement level, I’ve empowered my team to grow while fostering open communication and collaboration.
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When Doing Nothing is the Best Management Strategy
Effective management isn’t just about constant action; sometimes, doing nothing fosters trust and ownership in teams, leading to innovative solutions and enhanced productivity.
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Management Is Lonely — And What to Do About It
“It is cold and lonely at the top of a mountain” — Chinese proverb Working as a full-stack engineer for over a decade, I don’t remember feeling lonely once. I’d go out for lunch (and happy hours) with my peers, had pair programming sessions with them, they always reviewed my code via Pull Requests, we always…
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The One Good Reason to Become a Manager (and All the Bad Ones)
When thinking about moving from an Individual Contributor (IC) to a Manager, it’s crucial to understand why you want to make this change in the first place. It’s not just about getting a new title; it’s a big shift in what you’ll be responsible for, the work you’ll do every day, and even how you think. Knowing…
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