Articles by Tag #leadership

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The Dual Nature of Seniority in Software Development

On expectations vs. reality of senior software developer roles, and the unspoken requirement of professional mindreading for navigating politics in senior+ roles.

Learn More 83 14Jul 12 '24

How To Create A Welcoming Space For New Open Source Contributors

Table of contents: Welcome Home Strategy #1: Have Clear Documentation Strategy #2: Show...

Learn More 56 8May 7 '24

What Does It Take to Build High-Performing Teams?

Some might say the key to building high-performing teams lies in setting SMART goals, establishing a...

Learn More 51 2Oct 16 '24

Top 5 Mistakes Engineering Managers Do 🤦🏻

Just became a manager or aspire to be one soon? This post might save you a couple of weeks by...

Learn More 43 2Jun 11 '24

The Reality of Balancing Pregnancy in Developer Relations

Dreaming of a job and a traditional family might seem ordinary, but for me, it was a daring...

Learn More 36 4Sep 30 '24

Your AI Agent isn't an Engineer

Table of Contents Why This Conversation Matters How AI Marketing Shaped This Perception The Problem...

Learn More 23 7Feb 17

How Ashkan Rajaee Creates Sales Teams That Outperform and Scale Fast

In today’s fast-paced market, where businesses are constantly chasing growth, it’s not enough to...

Learn More 22 3Mar 18

Average Manager vs Great Manager

1. Tough Conversations on Performance Feedback Missed Targets: Average Managers Do...

Learn More 22 0Dec 17 '24

Sharing knowledge well

Overview Over the years we all learn a lot of 'stuff' and some of it is more intricate...

Learn More 21 3Oct 24 '24

Why Larger Markets Create Deeper Specializations (ft. Adam Smith)

I am building LiveAPI, a super-convenient, API-powered tool for generating API documentation. It lets...

Learn More 20 1Dec 29 '24

The Economic Dragon: One Value, Many Prices

I'm Shrijith Venkatrama, the founder of Hexmos. Presently, I am building LiveAPI, a super-convenient...

Learn More 20 0Jan 2

Incentives Are for Employees, Entrepreneurs Thrive on Trial & Error

I've always been interested in the economy, business, incentives, and such things -- and how they...

Learn More 19 2Dec 30 '24

Specialization Isn't Enough - Why You Need Specialized Teamwork

I've often heard an assertion: specialization is key to improving productivity. But my experiences...

Learn More 19 0Dec 25 '24

Price = Wage + Profit + Rent

I'm Shrijith Venkatrama, the founder of Hexmos. Presently, I am building LiveAPI, a super-convenient...

Learn More 19 0Jan 4

AWS Cloud Club Captain - Do you have what it takes to be the next SUPER student-leader?

What is a Student Leader? A student leader is not merely someone who takes charge of projects or...

Learn More 18 2Nov 18 '24

Becoming a Decisive Leader: How to Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence

Welcome back to Day 3 of my 100 Days Writing Challenge! If you’ve been following along, you know...

Learn More 16 6Sep 23 '24

🌟 A Complete Guide to Git for Absolute Beginners 🚀

🌟 A Complete Guide to Git for Absolute Beginners 🚀 Welcome, aspiring developers and tech...

Learn More 16 2Mar 30

Craftsmanship vs Salesmanship

As I develop LiveAPI with my team on a day to day basis, I find myself thinking and learning more...

Learn More 16 2Dec 17 '24

Currency is What (Almost) Everyone Wants

I'm Shrijith Venkatrama, the founder of Hexmos. Presently, I am building LiveAPI, a super-convenient...

Learn More 15 0Dec 31 '24

Labour: The Original Currency of Value

I'm Shrijith Venkatrama, the founder of Hexmos. Presently, I am building LiveAPI, a super-convenient...

Learn More 15 0Jan 1

Adam Smith's Guide to Turning Work into Wealth

I am building LiveAPI - a powerful and super-conveient API docs generator. It is a serious modern...

Learn More 15 0Dec 24 '24

The Trouble With Job Descriptions

As the founder of Hexmos, I’ve taken the initiative to drive our API docs automation tool, LiveAPI....

Learn More 15 4Dec 23 '24

What Every Innovator and Builder Should Know About Labour

Hi there! I'm Shrijith Venkatrama, the founder of Hexmos. Right now, I’m building LiveAPI, a...

Learn More 15 0Jan 7

The Secret to Getting Ahead Or Promoted Is Not Just About Doing the Right Things, but Doing Them in the Right Proportions

Success isn't just about doing more and moving faster. Providing optimal value in your role is...

Learn More 14 0Jul 17 '24

Anfield’s Architect:Lessons in Leadership

Intro: As a fan of Liverpool FC, saying goodbye to one of the Premier League’s best managers was...

Learn More 13 0May 20 '24

Leadership Fatigue and Burnout

Remember: Leadership isn’t just about driving change—it’s about sustaining it, starting with...

Learn More 13 1Nov 19 '24

How to Ensure Your Startup Fails Spectacularly 🚀💥

Embarking on a startup journey? Here's your tongue-in-cheek guide to making sure it crashes and...

Learn More 12 7Dec 14 '24

Hero to Zero: How Not To Manage Staff Redundancies

Are you suffering a downturn in business? Need to downsize? Well, lend me an ear, and I'll tell you a...

Learn More 11 1Dec 21 '24

Doing a Job - Lessons from Adm. Rickover

Hi there! I'm Shrijith Venkatrama, the founder of Hexmos. Right now, I’m building LiveAPI, a...

Learn More 11 1Feb 3

3 Proven Steps to Becoming a Mentor

I talk to my kids about this all the time. The difference between influence and manipulation that...

Learn More 11 0Jul 27 '24