Reading Between the (AI-Generated) Lines: A Halloween Reflection on Trust
AI gives us polished costumes, but trust comes from what lies beneath. This Halloween, a reminder to look past the mask and ask: is anyone really home?
Leading with the Lights On: Why Transparent Processes Build Stronger Teams
Teams do not lose trust when leaders make mistakes. They lose trust when leaders hide the process. Transparency is a discipline that builds durable strength.
Out of the AI Echo Chamber: Cultivating Original Thinking on Your Team
AI creates polished output, but originality comes from tension and curiosity. Leaders must help their teams use AI as a partner, not a substitute for thinking.
Beyond the Buzzwords: How to Truly Live Your Values at Work
It is not enough to say the right words. Values and frameworks only matter when they are practiced consistently and lived out in real decisions.
The Quiet Cost of Convenience: How AI Shortcuts Are Testing Our Critical Thinking
AI makes work faster, but speed comes at a cost. True value comes from using AI as a partner rather than a substitute for human judgment.
Building Teams by Building People: Mentorship as a Strategic Advantage
High-performing teams aren’t built on speed alone. They’re built on growth. Learn how to make mentorship a repeatable part of your leadership strategy.
From Requirements to Reality: Aligning Technical Work with Business Vision
Building the right thing starts with asking the right questions. This post shares hard-won lessons in turning vague requirements into real business value.
From Coder to Mentor: Learning to Let Others Lead
You can’t scale a team if you’re afraid to let go. This post shares a personal story of moving from code hero to mentor—and the uncomfortable trust that makes it work.
When Code Meets the Corner Office: Lessons in Communicating with Non-Tech Leaders
Engineers and executives speak different languages—and misalignment can cost time and trust. This post explores how to translate between them with clarity and care.
The CTO as Coach: Why Mentoring Is Multiplication, Not Maintenance
As a CTO, your impact isn’t defined by the code you write—it’s measured by the people you grow. This post explores how mentoring shifts tech leaders from bottlenecks to force multipliers.
How to Talk to Your Team About AI Without Causing Panic
AI adoption can’t succeed without team trust. Here’s how to talk about it early, honestly, and in a way that builds confidence instead of fear.
Your Business Is Probably More AI-Ready Than You Think
Most businesses already have the processes, structure, and knowledge needed to start using AI—they just don’t realize it yet. Here’s how to spot your readiness.