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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
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Rafa Páez
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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
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Rafa Páez
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The Books That Changed My Life
From leadership to mindset: 46 shelf‑worthy reads that shape how I think, lead, and grow.
May 4
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Rafa Páez
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April 2025
The Silent Layoff of Low-Agency Engineers
AI won’t take your job. Being passive will.
Apr 27
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Rafa Páez
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In the Flow: Where Your Best Work Actually Happens
Why Deep Focus, Not Longer Hours, Is the Key to High Performance
Apr 20
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Rafa Páez
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The End of Coders (And Why That’s Great News)
How AI is Transforming Software Engineers from Coders into Creators
Apr 13
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Rafa Páez
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Shape More, Estimate Less
Stop Estimating Chaos—Start Shaping Clarity
Apr 6
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Rafa Páez
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March 2025
Vibe Leading
What Today’s Leaders Need to Succeed in the Era of Rapid Innovations
Mar 30
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Rafa Páez
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Measuring Performance the Right Way
A Holistic Approach to Evaluating Engineers Beyond Short-Term, Visible Impact
Mar 23
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Rafa Páez
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Jose Parreño Garcia
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Sustaining High Performance Without Burnout
A Leadership Guide to Driving Results Without Sacrificing Well-Being
Mar 16
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Rafa Páez
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The Promotion Trap: Why You Should Stop Chasing Titles
Titles and Promotions Won’t Make You Happy—But Growth and Impact Will
Mar 9
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Rafa Páez
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Coming Back from Engineering Manager to Software Engineer
Reverting from PowerPoint to Compiling Code
Mar 2
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Rafa Páez
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Marcos F. Lobo 🗻
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