You can’t win the race to the fast answer. But the race for the best answer, the one that provides the most value… That race is still happening. Yeah, AI is good, the answers are getting better, but there is still lots of value out there. Your team isn’t necessarily looking for the fastest answer; they’re looking for the answer that helps them grow, learn, and become better at their jobs.
Now more than ever, you need to listen, you need to pay attention, and you need to focus. If you’re not paying attention, things will pass you by, things you care about, things that matter. Pay Attention to the details, don’t get taken over by the hype, and focus on what matters. The people who “know what’s going on” do so because they pay attention. No magic potions, no secret ingredients, just giving attention to…
Every team has a heartbeat. It’s what keeps them together, plays the beat, and keeps them moving forward. The heartbeat is not a job for the weak; it takes strength, fortitude, and consistency – no one likes irregular heartbeats. The heartbeat gets taken for granted when things are going well, because, well, things are going well. But when things are off or not working, all eyes turn towards the heartbeat. Want to take on the…
I’ve spent the last few weeks wriggling through code riddled with holes in it. Error Handling, who needs it. Logging, we’ll ask the user. Consistency, that’s for the weak. Stability, restart it. If you have holes in your code, plug them, don’t leave them for someone else to clean up.
Everyone needs a sidekick – just look at Batman, he’s got one, and it’s been working out great for him (depends on who you ask). You need a partner, a buddy, someone to help you in all that you do. Find your sidekick, become a sidekick – it doesn’t matter what role you play. It will work out either way, and it will always be great.