Archive - The Engineering Leader

Design Patterns Are Tools, Not Rules—Use Them Wisely

Why Knowing When (and When Not) to Use Software Design Patterns Is Crucial

Dec 22 •

Managing Remote Teams Can Make You a Better Leader

Essential Lessons from Remote and Async Work — Actionable Insights for Remote Leaders

Dec 15 •

Level Up: A Software Engineer’s Guide to Accelerating Your Career

From Junior to Leader: Mistakes to Avoid, Key Decisions to Make, and Tips to Thrive at Every Stage

Dec 8 •

The Art of Acing Interviews

Why Even the Best Engineers and Leaders Fail Interviews—and How You Can Avoid the Same Fate

Dec 1 •

November 2024

Principles Over Processes

Strong Principles—Not Rigid Processes—Are the Key to Thriving in a Fast-Moving Startup

Nov 24 •

The Illusion of Shared Ownership

When Everyone’s Responsible, No One Is—and How to Take Back Control

Nov 17 •

Business Sense: A Transformative Skill for Engineers

And How Managers Can Help Develop This Essential Yet Underrated Skill for Engineers to Thrive

Nov 10 •

Is Poor Communication Sabotaging Your Career?

Learn How to Master Communication and Make It Your Competitive Advantage

Nov 3 •

October 2024

September 2024

Close the Umbrella

Why Being an 'Umbrella Manager' Won't Protect Anyone When the Storm Hits

Sep 22 •

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