I was a technical manager and what I kept doing was, my tech lead, I was re-architecting and telling; he'd bring architecture solutions and different things, and I kept telling ...
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Michael Hunter
My favorite part of helping people grow into themselves is those moments when they get it. When some concept that has been eluding them suddenly makes sense. When some hidden ...
Michael Hunter
Just about every great leader I speak with has a love of learning and a passion for growth, which combine to generate a deep drive to identify areas for improvement ...
Michael Hunter
Michael: What tells you that when the fit is maybe starting to not fit so well?Thomas: It's an energy that you have coming to work. It's how many coping or ...
Michael Hunter
Michael Hunter: This is the Uncommon Leadership Roundtable where we bring smart people together to discuss interesting topics and maybe have a little fun along the way. I’m your host, ...
Michael Hunter
You have a heart, body, mind, and spirit. Even when you feel you’re losing your mind. They each have a unique point of view. Your heart is your connection to ...
Michael Hunter
Nadine, the vice president of engineering for an early-stage startup, was talking with her friend Sam, also a senior engineering leader at another small software company. They had worked together ...
Michael Hunter
Back in 2008, I wrote a Dr. Seuss-inspired explanation of several personality trait-related systems. Forthwith: Types And Styles And Body Parts, Oh My MBTI describes how I interact with the ...
Michael Hunter
Nalini, Director of Engineering at a small software startup, felt disheartened. Everyone around the company was talking about their preferred methods for absorbing, processing, and communicating information. Even their CEO. ...
Michael Hunter
Tomás, the founder and CEO of a small software company, said to John, his coach, “I feel like I need a translator every time I talk with my executive team. ...
Michael Hunter
Thad had had seven successful years as a software engineer. Lately, however, he was being confronted by increasingly complex systems. While he loved a good challenge, more and more, he ...
Michael Hunter
Back when blogging was starting to become a thing, I tested software at Microsoft. I had opinions to get off my chest. I started blogging. Not many Microsofties were blogging ...