Archive - The Engineering Leader

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

What Today’s Leaders Need to Succeed in the Era of Rapid Innovations

Mar 30 •

Measuring Performance the Right Way

A Holistic Approach to Evaluating Engineers Beyond Short-Term, Visible Impact

Mar 23 •

and

Jose Parreño Garcia

Sustaining High Performance Without Burnout

A Leadership Guide to Driving Results Without Sacrificing Well-Being

Mar 16 •

The Promotion Trap: Why You Should Stop Chasing Titles

Titles and Promotions Won’t Make You Happy—But Growth and Impact Will

Mar 9 •

Coming Back from Engineering Manager to Software Engineer

Reverting from PowerPoint to Compiling Code

Mar 2 •

and

Marcos F. Lobo 🗻

February 2025

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