Happy Friday!A new subscriber asked what I think the top 3 leadership skills to develop are in 2026. I think that is a perfectly good question. Since they are an engineering leader I'll nudge my answers in that direction.FacilitationI've gone on abou...
Happy Friday & Happy New Year!I don't often write predictions but I think a new year is as good a time to do that as many folks wonder what the future holds.I also don't really believe in new year's resolutions. They're a great way for folks to c...
Happy Friday!The holidays are approaching, and that means we're all busy with, well, everything.I know I am. I'm working hard on making a serious effort to get reko.day off the ground. In fact, I recently was at a conference for farmers and set up a...
Happy Friday!I hope everyone who celebrates Thanksgiving had a great break. I didn't send out my normal Friday email because I was driving back from North Carolina and just didn't have the energy.Let's be honest, though, you probably had better thing...
Happy Friday,I'm about to go on a week-long road trip for Thanksgiving to visit family. I hate driving, so the 32 hours of driving are the inspiration for this little email.Surgeons are generally regarded as smart and professional, despite shows like...
Everyone wants great teams, but did you know that they'll quit if you aren't careful? In this article you'll learn what drives great teams to new jobs and how you can stop it.
Does innovation come at the cost of stability? How do you manage performance when you're doing something new? Welcome to the innovation paradox and what you can do about it.
Everyone is excited about AI and what it can do to automate our lives, but I want to caution everyone about believing the hype. I will break down the strenghts and critical weaknesses of LLMs and how to make the most of them so you don't get burned.
Build vs buy is a challenging decision, but when we want to build because an incident left a bad taste we need to do a risk assessment. Thankfully the movie Fight Club teaches this accurately and you can learn too and avoid costly mistakes.
Miscommunication cripples productivity in groups. In this article you'll learn the root causes of miscommunication and effective countermeasures to stay productuve.
Horizon plans are a lightweight tool to communicate long-term strategic goals. In this article I will break down how to build, use, and update them so you can communicate more strategically and adapt more quickly.
Unlock the power of a self-managed team! Discover the definition, benefits, and strategies for fostering autonomy and effective self-management in your team.
