Traits for EMs

Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with many managers, and mentored a few. I was fortunate enough to learn from some great bosses. When I think about it, I feel like there’s no one right way to be a good manager. I realize every manager brings their own personality, strengths, and struggles to the role. The best […]

Perception vs Perspective

Have you ever found yourself questioning someone’s decision, only to realize later that you didn’t have the full picture? You know it’s really easy to get caught up in our own way of thinking. And then we expect others to see things just as we do. It shouldn’t be surprising that most people do the same. Everyone gets stuck with […]

Why Legacy Systems Are Worth Your Time

I know. When you hear legacy, you think untested code, brittle systems, weird edge cases, and “what the hell just broke now.” Every moment feels frustrating. You don’t know what the next change will trigger. I hear you. Been there, done that. A lot of cursing happens. But here’s the thing: if you’ve ended up with legacy software, it means […]