Craft Beyond Code Blog

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From Underperformer to Team Player: A Compassionate Approach

November 6, 2024
Breaking free from traditional management methods, learn how a compassionate approach to underperformance can lead to surprising results and a more supportive work environment for all.
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Teamwork

Why Consistency Beats Brilliance

November 4, 2024
Discover why relying on individual brilliance is a recipe for disaster and how prioritizing consistency and redundancy can create a high-performing team that thrives in the face of adversity.
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Superstar

Train People To Be Autonomous

October 28, 2024
I believe that being unnecessary to my teams is the ultimate measure of success, achieved through empowerment, autonomy, and trust.
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Autonomy

Push People Beyond Their Comfort Zone

October 25, 2024
As someone who's learned firsthand that growth stalls when we're too comfortable, I believe empowering individuals with autonomy and accountability is key to pushing them beyond their limits and unlocking their full potential.
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Comfort Zone

Transparency And Empathy

October 23, 2024
I deliver timely, direct, yet empathetic feedback to help others grow and improve, always prioritizing their development and success.
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Empathy

Innitial Steps And First Lessons

October 21, 2024
As I've learned through my journey from technical co-founder to manager, effective delegation and leveraging the diverse perspectives of my team has been key to transforming my business and myself as a leader.
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Innitial steps

My Management Journey

October 18, 2024
I'm sharing hard-won lessons and takeaways from my own journey, with hopes of saving others time and stress by learning from my successes and mistakes.
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Management Journey