Leadership

"Organization doesn't really accomplish anything.  Plans

don't accomplish anything, either.  Theories of management

don't much matter.  Endeavors succeed or fail because of

the people involved.  Only by attracting the best people will

you accomplish great deeds."

Colin Powel

*A Leadership Primer

  • Be a producer, not a consumer
  • Be Clear, concise, and complete
  • Clear is Kind
  • The things we see in others that we dislike are often the things we ourselves are guilty of
  • Don’t be a by stander: “The darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in times of moral crisis.” Dante Alighieri

Mentoring Architects test

I was recently asked how do I mentor software engineering architects.   I’ve had the privilege of mentoring many teams and individuals throughout my career and I have found the key to successful mentorship is fostering a real relationship and planning and being prepared for those opportunities whether they are formal or informal.  

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