I. M. Wright’s “Hard Code”

Whatever, I do the vacation I want

When your company switches to discretionary time off, how much vacation should you take? What if my manager or team judges me about using too much or too little vacation?

Advanced cat herding

How do you drive cross-org initiatives successfully without leaving a trail of resentment? What is the hidden power of the initiative driver?

Pacify office politics

Why do many engineers hate office politics yet can't avoid it? How can you navigate and master office politics while maintaining your integrity and sanity?

The interview

What are the three key questions an interview answers? How do you best prepare, introduce yourself, solve design and code problems, answer behavioral questions, and reflect after an interview?

I’m not all that

How can you overcome imposter syndrome and act with integrity and authenticity until you finally know what you’re doing? What makes others listen to you and accept your leadership?

A review of pair programming

What are the pros and cons of pair programming? When is it valuable?

To disclose, or not to disclose

In what situations should you disclose your disability (or not)? How do ensure you receive accommodations and respectful treatment?

Crisis management

How do you respond to a crisis that involves executives and maybe mass media? What steps can you take to stay calm and engage the right people?

You’re late

What five options do you have when your deliverable is late? How do you rebuild trust with stakeholders?

I expect you to read this

Why do coworkers disappoint you? How do you set clear expectations and hold people accountable?