--- title: "Dave Horan (@davehoran) | Hashnode" description: "So many shiny things, not enough time. Read the latest articles by Dave Horan on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@davehoran" --- @davehoran # Dave Horan @davehoran · Fingers Lakes, Western NY · Joined June 2022 So many shiny things, not enough time. ### [Fostering Innovation in Your Engineering Team](https://davehoran.com/fostering-innovation-in-your-engineering-team?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) 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... 4 min read · [davehoran.com](https://davehoran.com/fostering-innovation-in-your-engineering-team?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Feb 1](https://hashnode.com/posts/fostering-innovation-in-your-engineering-team/697fc5d49c16b1e7d34a3087) ### [Leading with Strengths](https://davehoran.com/leading-with-strengths?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Building on your employees strengths to make better teams 6 min read · [davehoran.com](https://davehoran.com/leading-with-strengths?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Aug 26, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/leading-with-strengths/66cbe93cad3f6f4507684e53) ### [The Hustle Culture Will Kill You](https://davehoran.com/the-hustle-culture-will-kill-you?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) "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 ... 2 min read · [davehoran.com](https://davehoran.com/the-hustle-culture-will-kill-you?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Oct 30, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-hustle-culture-will-kill-you/65403a1047ab8fcb61bc24fb) ### [Life is like Plinko](https://davehoran.com/life-is-like-plinko?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) The daily decisions you make determine where you end up 3 min read · [davehoran.com](https://davehoran.com/life-is-like-plinko?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jul 9, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/life-is-like-plinko/64ab138990a310aea4d21935) ### [Ideas on Keeping Remote Employees Engaged](https://davehoran.com/ideas-on-keeping-remote-employees-engaged?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) 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... 2 min read · [davehoran.com](https://davehoran.com/ideas-on-keeping-remote-employees-engaged?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jun 29, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/ideas-on-keeping-remote-employees-engaged/649e1103ed6a0b70ad70d337)