Better Engineering Leader

Stop Negotiating Capacity

Overcommitment is one of the most toxic bad habits a team can pick up. Here's how it happens and a better way forward.

Jul 21 •

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You Don’t Always Need 1-on-1s (And That’s OK)

You don’t need weekly 1-on-1s. Use them intentionally for career growth—handle updates elsewhere. Work smarter, not harder.

Jul 6 •

Choosing the Right Battle Matters ⚔️

It helps engineering leaders achieve more.

Jun 15 •

From Feedback to Fuel: How to Grow After a Disappointing Performance Review

A Practical Guide to Thriving After a Tough Performance Review

Apr 28 •

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A Day in the Life of a Tech Leader

How will your workday change if you go into leadership?

Mar 12 •

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How an Effective Delegation Looks Like

Effective delegation enables the team and creates positive culture

Mar 3 •

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Artur Henriques

Empathy vs. Business Goals: My Story of Handling a Low Performer

My story handling a low performer and how I found balance between empathy and business goals; also, what I learned from it.

Feb 3 •

Should You Continue to Code as an Engineering Manager?

Find out the reason that people stop coding after becoming Engineering Managers

Jan 20 •

The Mistakes That Made Me a Low-Performing Leader (and How You Can Avoid Them)

I never expected myself to be fired under any condition.

Dec 23, 2024 •

This is How I Pick Engineering Metrics

Good metrics drive the team culture and success

Nov 25, 2024 •

Making Better Decisions with AI as Engineering Managers: A Prompt Guide

We've all been there as Engineering Managers: facing a complex issue that does not have a straightforward answer. We apply our past experience but are…

Nov 5, 2024 •

Effectively Onboarding Software Engineer Contractors: A Smooth Start

Bringing software engineer contractors onto the team is a great way to speed up project development.

Oct 21, 2024 •

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