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14
Oct
Active vs Passive Leadership: The Invisible Trap of “Busy Leadership”

Active vs Passive Leadership: The Invisible Trap of “Busy Leadership”

One of my clients recently told me something that stuck with me: “I don’t think I’ve had a
9 min read
11
Oct
The Alignment Loop

The Alignment Loop

A Framework for Moving from Passive to Active Leadership Most leaders don’t drift into passivity because they stop caring.
2 min read
07
Oct
From Individual Contributor to Leader: How to Get that Promotion

From Individual Contributor to Leader: How to Get that Promotion

After coaching dozens of engineers on their transition from individual contributor to leader, I’ve noticed the same pattern repeat
10 min read
07
Oct
The IC → Leader Shift Model

The IC → Leader Shift Model

The IC → Leader Shift Model captures the mindset transformation engineers go through as they move from individual contribution to leadership.
2 min read
30
Sep
The Leadership Power of Second Chances

The Leadership Power of Second Chances

A few years ago, I came very close to making a decision I would have regretted – letting someone go far
7 min read
30
Sep
The 4 Pillars of Second-Chance Leadership

The 4 Pillars of Second-Chance Leadership

Second chances are powerful – but they aren’t about blind optimism or endless forgiveness. They succeed when leaders create structure
2 min read
23
Sep
The 6 Energy States of Teams

The 6 Energy States of Teams

Energy always leaves clues. These six states help you read the room with clarity. 1. Flow Energy What it is:
2 min read
23
Sep
Reading the Energy in the Room

Reading the Energy in the Room

Leaders listen for words. But the truth of the room often shows up before anyone speaks. In posture. In eye
7 min read
16
Sep
EQ Metrics to Test Your Leadership

EQ Metrics to Test Your Leadership

Leadership often feels impossible to measure. You can count story points, release velocity, uptime percentages. But how do you measure
8 min read
15
Sep
The 7 EQ Metrics of Leadership

The 7 EQ Metrics of Leadership

Leadership leaves traces. These seven metrics help you see them clearly. 1. Trust Velocity What it is: How quickly people
2 min read