Performance reviews don’t kill motivation — bad performance reviews do.
If you’re heading into review season, avoid these 6 traps that quietly destroy trust and morale.
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💡 This week’s edition dives into a hot debate: Are managers useless—or just used wrong?
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Each week, I dig through Substack, Medium, X, and other corners of the internet to bring you the highest-signal reads on leadership, AI, feedback, strategy, team dynamics, and more.
If you’re short on time but want to keep growing, this roundup is for you.

Just became an engineering manager?
Start strong by learning the mindset, systems, and habits that build trust and clarity fast
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🚩 Not all features are wins. Some are red flags that drain time, budget & momentum. Spot them early before they sink your team.
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👋 I’m Alex, founder & engineering leader with 25+ years in tech.
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🌱 Confidence doesn’t just appear overnight. Even the best managers doubt themselves.
The good news? Confidence is a skill you can grow.
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🧠 Fuel for engineering leaders: AI, habits, careers, and craft.
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If you’re waiting to feel confident before deciding, you’ll wait forever.
💡 Confidence doesn’t come first — it comes from deciding.
Every call, big or small, builds the muscle you’ll need for the next one. 💪
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🍂 September is here — and so is The Thriving In Engineering Digest!
From stepping into leadership ➡️ to navigating crises ➡️ to motivating beyond pizza parties, this week’s reads are all about leadership that lasts. Link in bio.

The real measure of a manager isn’t how much they talk.
It’s how much their team feels heard.
Listening isn’t passive — it’s one of the most active skills you can practice as a leader.
I broke down 6 practical steps in my latest guide. Link in bio.

Every Friday, I send out The Thriving In Engineering Digest — a hand-picked roundup for engineering managers, tech leaders, and engineers looking to level up.
It’s designed to save you hours of scrolling and sharpen your leadership in 10 minutes or less.

Introverted Engineering Managers: Other Managers Aren’t Your Enemies.
Your calm, thoughtful approach is your superpower. Use it to collaborate, advocate, and influence — and leadership gets easier for everyone.
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