Tokyo Tech Lead

You Don't Need a Mentor to Think Like a Senior

What five years of no senior dev taught me about growing on my own

Apr 5 • Adler Hsieh

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March 2026

Stop Worrying About AI Replacing You. Start Worrying About This Instead.

The real reason senior engineers are harder to replace than you think

Mar 29 • Adler Hsieh

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Most Project Delays Are Caused by Surprises, Not Bad Code

A practical guide to stakeholder management for engineers who want to ship without the last-minute chaos.

Mar 21 • Adler Hsieh

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February 2026

Handling Low Performers Without Becoming the Manager

A practical guide to protecting project outcomes when you don’t manage people

Feb 14 • Adler Hsieh

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Ownership Is Where Many Engineering Careers Stall

Why “doing your part” isn’t enough to reach senior level

Feb 9 • Adler Hsieh

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Why Accepting a Job Offer Is Riskier Than It Used to Be

How today’s job market quietly changed the risk of switching

Feb 1 • Adler Hsieh

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January 2026

Your Path to Senior Engineer (1:1 Session)

Stop waiting to be noticed. Get a clear path to senior.

Jan 28 • Adler Hsieh

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"Should I Become a Manager?" Is the Wrong Question

How to think about the IC vs management decision without regret

Jan 25 • Adler Hsieh

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Why Asking Friends for Career Advice Backfires

Well-intended advice & comfort could quietly ruin decision quality

Jan 17 • Adler Hsieh

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December 2025

I Achieved Zero Goals in 2025 (And I’m Glad I Did 😄)

How failing helped me beat burnout

Dec 20, 2025 • Adler Hsieh

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This 3-Step Framework Helps Me Resolve 90% of Conflicts

A simple way to move teams from “we’re stuck” to clear decisions, without escalation.

Dec 14, 2025 • Adler Hsieh

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Technical Skill Isn’t Enough: You Need a Strategy to Become a Senior Engineer

The mindset and strategy shift that moves you to senior roles

Dec 6, 2025 • Adler Hsieh

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