As an engineering leader, you must give your teammates space to try and fail. There is no better way to learn, grow and take on new responsibilities. Don't try to prevent mistakes. Build an environment that guarantees a soft landing. Okay, what does it mean? * Cleanup noise in logs and

What's the most important objective for a tech company? Deliver products faster and increase their quality over time. Engineering teams too often focus on the "here and now." Deliver this or that feature quickly and forget it. More important than these quick wins is how fast you can iterate over

There are three levels of engineering teams' engagement. Interestingly, each sees themselves as high-performing contributors who work hard each day, using their professional skills to the fullest. 1st level of engagement - focus on input. Engineers are smart people, and they know how to solve problems. But they expect organizations

There is no easy way to detach yourself from emotions, esp. when you experience a tough and stressful situation. What helps me make better decisions is acknowledging these emotions rather than trying to suppress them. When facing a difficult situation, I try to ask myself “I feel angry, how does