Let's be honest: most 1:1s are just two people sitting in a meeting trying to remember why they scheduled it in the first place. When done right, 1:1s can build trust, unblock work, support growth, and surface problems before they blow up. When done wrong, they become...
After going through a long and intense job search, I’ve had some time to reflect, not just on the process itself, but on the emotional rollercoaster it brings, the strategies that worked, and the common pitfalls I wish I’d avoided earlier. If you’re currently in the...
Transitioning from IC to engineering manager taught me leadership isn’t about being the hero—it’s about helping others become heroes. Here’s what I learned along the way.
In 2008, I made one of the hardest decisions of my life. I left my home in Venezuela, the place where I grew up, where my family and roots are deeply embedded, and moved to Canada. The political and economic instability back home...