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Creating a Developer Escape Room, Part 1 – Why & How

A custom escape room can be part of a team-building activity or just a fun lunchtime break. It's a great way to build trust and camaraderie.

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Mentored by Wizards, Part 2 – Patience & Persistence

How one of my wizard mentors taught me to adopt a new skill. Not by lecturing me or forcing me, but by patiently, persistently encouraging me to grow.

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Five of My Favorite Resources for Women Growing Their Careers

Women face particular career challenges, especially where they're underrepresented. These inspiring and well-researched resources were a great help to me.

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Mentored by Wizards, Part 1 – “You’re Worthwhile”

My big secret ("My work isn't good enough") was finally out. Yet I wasn’t being fired. I was being offered help from someone I respected. I was still worth their time.

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Three Skills a Developer Can Steal from Sales People

A lot about the sales mindset is applicable to my current work and have given me a more holistic understanding of what it means to be a consultant.

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You Need to Be Involved with SoftwareGR

Are you a software designer or developer in West Michigan? How about a manager who wants to expose their software team to new ideas?

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3 Ways to Learn More When You’re Already Learning Nonstop

Here are a few tips to manage the mental effort of your day-to-day learning, while still taking advantage of extra prof. dev opportunities on your own time.

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Four Tips for Attending Your First Professional Conference

I recently attended my first conference as a full-time developer. I had four takeaways that I plan to keep in mind for my next conference.

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Three Ways Planning a Conference Helped Me Grow Professionally

I never thought when I volunteered to help organize the conference, I would get so many professional development opportunities out of it.

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Supporting Your Less-Experienced Team Lead

Growing as a leader is important, and helping others grow is crucial. I recently got to take a back seat so a junior maker could learn to take the lead.

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Seven Steps for Turning a Difficult Situation into a Productive Conversation

Have you found yourself in a difficult situation with someone important in your life? This process will help you find a positive resolution.

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The Three Best Lessons My Teammates Taught Me as a New Developer

Writing quality software takes a lot of skills, and it can be overwhelming to decide which ones to focus on first. Here's what I've appreciated the most.

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