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Default to gratitude

Last Friday I was completely drained. I didn’t have the best day at work, I was sleep deprived, and I wasn’t in the best mood.... »

Gratitude, Mental-health, Productivity 23 Mar 2022

Effective messaging for candidates

Recruiters have told me that they achieve a 7% (at best) success rate for replies to messages from candidates. Meanwhile, I’m able to secure a... »

Hiring, Communication, Interviews 16 Jun 2021

How to manage remotely and stay sane

The last 14 months have been a grand experiment in how to manage teams remotely. In one sense this has been a great success. Teams... »

Wfh, Remote, Management-strategies 14 Jun 2021

Becoming an engineering manager

The following is a README I give to all of my new managers. Think of it like a step-by-step guide to the broader 90-day plan... »

Beginner, Manager, Training, Onboarding 09 Jun 2021

How to find great engineers

One of the hardest jobs as an engineering manager is to hire and build a great team. The other is to retain and engage them... »

Team-building, Hiring, Playbooks 04 Jun 2021
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