On Management and Leadership — They're Not the Same Thing
We use 'manager' and 'leader' interchangeably, but they describe fundamentally different relationships with people. A few scattered thoughts on where the line falls.
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Thoughts on engineering, management, and building things.
Servant Leadership: The Model That Actually Works in Tech
After years of trying different leadership styles, I found that the best way to lead engineers is to serve them first. Here's what servant leadership looks like in practice.
ManagementFlat Organizations: The Beautiful Myth and the Messy Reality
Everyone loves the idea of a flat organization. No bosses, no hierarchy, pure meritocracy. But having lived through it, I can tell you: it's more complicated than that.
ManagementOKRs for Small Teams: Keep It Simple or Don't Bother
OKRs are powerful when done right, but most small teams overcomplicate them into uselessness. Here's how to make OKRs work when you're not Google.
ManagementDecision-Making Frameworks I Actually Use
Most decision-making frameworks are academic exercises. Here are the ones that survived contact with reality — from RACI to reversibility thinking.
ManagementBuilding a Culture of Ownership (Not Just Accountability)
Accountability is given. Ownership is earned — and created. Here's how to build a team where people genuinely care about the outcome, not just their tasks.
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