I've been a US based software developer, people leader, technical writer, trainer, and operations manager for over 30 years. After starting my formal education in Studio Engineering, I switched to Computer Engineering and have continued to learn ever since. If I'm not developing new code or designing products, I'm probably reading sci-fi, playing a TTRPG of some kind, or creating artwork.
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Feb 1 · 4 min read · Innovation isn't something you can force. You can't mandate creativity the way you mandate a deadline or a code review. And yet, some engineering teams consistently produce breakthrough ideas while others grind through the same repetitive cycles year...
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Aug 26, 2024 · 6 min read · Motivating Employees by Building on Strengths According to Gallup's "State of the American Workplace" report, employees who use their strengths every day are six times more likely to be engaged at work. As a manager, you hold the key to unlocking thi...
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Oct 30, 2023 · 2 min read · "I'll sleep when I'm dead" was a phrase I've heard over and over. For many years there has been a "hustle culture" when it comes to tech industries and startups. Everyone has the Next Great Idea, and wants to get funding for their startup. This is a ...
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Jul 9, 2023 · 3 min read · Remember that game that was widely featured on a TV game show called Plinko? You know the one, the contestant will stand at the top of a large board with nails or pins in it, and at the bottom are slots with different prize amounts. The contestant dr...
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Jun 29, 2023 · 2 min read · Managing a remote team comes with unique challenges, especially when it comes to keeping employees engaged and motivated. As a small team manager, it's essential to make sure your employees feel connected to their colleagues and invested in their wor...
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