Everyday Reflections

I was watching this video from Ethan Evans on Developing Dev

There is so much in everyday life that one in this position would relate to. It is definitely a great watch for taking practical takeaways in modern-day engineering leadership.

Thanks to Ryan Peterman for sharing software engineering career stories.

My key takeaways were from this

1. Soft skills > just being right — relationships win.
2. Be assertive, not abrasive; persuasion beats shouting.
3. Promotions don’t just happen — do great work and push for it.
4. Partner with your boss: deliver for them, earn sponsorship.
5. “Zombie projects” hit goals but go nowhere.
6. Fast-growth companies = career rocket fuel; relationships are your safety net.