Archive - The Engineering Leader

The Engineering Leader’s Guide to System Design

What modern leaders need to know to scale teams and platforms, ship reliably, and avoid costly mistakes

7 hrs ago •

May 2025

Social Capital: The Compound Interest of Your Engineering Career

How high-agency engineers turn trust, credibility, and relationships into visible impact

May 25 •

5 Career Truths Your Manager Can’t Tell You

A no-BS guide for engineers and emerging leaders who want to level up.

May 18 •

No Thanks: My 7 Non-Negotiables for a Fair Interview Process

How I protect my time, dignity, and career by setting boundaries against broken hiring practices.

May 11 •

The Books That Changed My Life

From leadership to mindset: 46 shelf‑worthy reads that shape how I think, lead, and grow.

May 4 •

April 2025

The Silent Layoff of Low-Agency Engineers

AI won’t take your job. Being passive will.

Apr 27 •

In the Flow: Where Your Best Work Actually Happens

Why Deep Focus, Not Longer Hours, Is the Key to High Performance

Apr 20 •

The End of Coders (And Why That’s Great News)

How AI is Transforming Software Engineers from Coders into Creators

Apr 13 •

Shape More, Estimate Less

Stop Estimating Chaos—Start Shaping Clarity

Apr 6 •

March 2025

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