Why I Love Pull Requests (and How You Can Too) 📝💬
Pull requests aren’t just for catching bugs — they’re for leveling up your team. Here’s how to make the most of them (and avoid common PR pitfalls).
Communication
The Blessing and Curse of Being a Truth-Teller 🤫
Being a truth-teller sounds noble in theory. In practice—at work and in life—it often sucks. Here’s what I’ve learned about the pros and cons of pushing for honesty.
💥 When Roles Change, So Do Relationships: How I Navigated a Strained Dynamic After Switching from Manager to IC
When I returned to being an IC, a trusted teammate and I clashed for the first time. Here’s what caused the tension, how we worked through it, and what I learned about leadership, trust, and shifting team dynamics.
Undermined from the Inside: A Cautionary Tale of Organizational Dysfunction
Undermining doesn’t always look like sabotage. Sometimes it’s a private thread. Sometimes it’s a well-meaning idea dropped into a pull request. But when roles get blurred and decisions bypass the people doing the work, dysfunction takes root.