Soft Skills
There's nothing soft about the power of relationships. Soft skills are more than seductive talk - it all starts with being authentic and graceful!
All Content about Soft Skills
November 20, 2024 | 36:53
Learn how to lead software teams effectively by asking resourceful questions, empowering autonomy, and fostering ownership and growth.
November 6, 2024 | 13:23
Learn how to set and enforce boundaries with your manager to avoid burnout, protect your mental health, and build professional respect.
September 18, 2024 | 14:51
Be a 10x programmer by writing less code, streamlining features, minimizing complexity, and maximizing team efficiency.
September 11, 2024 | 18:39
Learn proven strategies to get your boss to listen, convince your manager, and persuade them to act on your concerns.
June 10, 2024 | 23:38
We can feel so strongly about experiences we’ve had, that they blind us from being open to other equally valid perspectives
June 4, 2024 | 31:22
Ever seen management bring in a technology consultant, and suddenly they’re open to ideas you’ve been telling them all along?
April 29, 2024 | 28:04
Being a software engineer can cause us to do things we think the company wants – that actually hurt our reputation in the long run.
March 25, 2024 | 27:58
To sell your technical product or service, connect with the person you’re convincing so they can understand the value you offer.
March 18, 2024 | 20:54
After being manipulated by many other programmers and managers through political games, I was tempted to fight dirty.
March 11, 2024 | 28:09
Why do people in tech careers often mistake intelligence for wisdom, and why is our industry so prone to making unwise decisions?
October 16, 2023 | 24:29
Understand the Tech Lead role in-depth, debunking myths and revealing key responsibilities to help you decide if it’s your ideal career path.
July 27, 2022 | 14:42
Ever wanted to do something new, or make a change on your software project – but other people on your team won’t support you?
May 4, 2022 | 20:54
Today we’re going to talk about how canceling developers and other IT professionals for mistakes can hold you back from the career you want in software.
July 17, 2018 | 8:34
Blocking multiple people to pause a software project so you can fix a problem can be hard if everyone’s focused on how much people are getting done.
May 25, 2018 | 7:02
There’s no shame in getting help from a friend on a software project! In this episode I tell a story about how getting help was critical to my success.
April 26, 2018 | 12:47
It can be confusing when most companies don’t make it clear how software developers can get promoted for more senior roles.
April 9, 2018 | 12:56
Have you ever been confronted with accepting circumstances you couldn’t change on your software project that were really difficult?
March 24, 2018 | 7:52
Why does it seem like no matter how strong your argument, some programmers never seem to want to agree with you?
March 9, 2018 | 20:26
Programmers can lose hope in just a few years in the industry if they don’t have the tools to cope with pressures unique to the job.
February 20, 2018 | 14:25
Could it be that you’re on a project with a software leader that’s a narcissist – one who criticizes everything you do?
February 10, 2018 | 19:14
Overcome walls people can put up – and instead have them welcome your suggestions on a new software project.
February 9, 2018 | 20:16
In this episode, I want to ask you a question that might make you defensive: “Are you a perfectionist programmer?”.
January 31, 2018 | 12:11
How you say no on a software project can build resentment if you don’t establish clear boundaries – and decline the request with grace.
January 30, 2018 | 10:48
How you handle late software tasks often has far reaching implications on your career, reputation and your health.
January 29, 2018 | 29:33
Only democratic teams that have an inclusive technical culture bring out the best in people by giving them shared ownership over software architecture.
November 2, 2017 | 8:40
Ever feel like others are turned off by you before you’re even able to fully explain yourself? I’ve struggled over my career to be understood.
October 24, 2017 | 16:22
Does it frustrate you when you see other software professionals get recognition or opportunities you want? Wanting to feel important has a dark side.
October 17, 2017 | 16:46
To let the customer take a larger role in deciding what’s in your product, and release it multiple times per day — you’ll have to overcome attachment.
October 13, 2017 | 7:59
Get people to agree and come to consensus so you can grow on your software project, or in your career with these tips I’ve learned.
September 14, 2017 | 13:59
Whether it’s you or someone else, dishonesty in your software development career may bring short term benefits – but eventually it catches up with you.
August 1, 2017 | 30:04
Before you can try something new that requires other people to support you, you’ve got to win trust for your software development ideas.
July 31, 2017 | 32:48
As a servant leader, you can help other people that work with you so they’re more fulfilled, and inspire them on your software projects.
July 28, 2017 | 16:56
When software developers disagree, they can belittle each other or have a hard time coming to agreement on trivial issues. But you don’t have to.
July 17, 2017 | 23:31
Pride can kill a software project. In this episode I share 5 ways things can go bad – and 3 strategies I’ve used to fight pride.