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soft skills

Growing as Makers

What Makes a Great Consultant? Hint: It’s Not Just Code

Explore how trust and human connection, not just technical skill, define successful consulting engagements.
Growing as Makers

People First: My Shift Toward More Meaningful Work

Sometimes I wonder if a People Person belongs in tech. Turns out, I put the soft in software, and that's exactly the point.
Personal Optimization

Trying to Land Your First Job In Tech Post-Grad? 3 Things Not to Do

The time between graduating and landing your first tech job can be stressful and uncertain. Here's what NOT to do.
Development

The Most Important Tool for Working with Legacy Code: Empathy

When I'm scratching my head, trying to figure out what the author of some legacy code was thinking, I try to put some empathy into practice.
Personal Optimization

Not Just Another Programming Language: Skills That Make a Difference

Recently, I’ve had several opportunities to mentor high school to college-aged aspiring programmers. Here are the skills that really matter.
Growing as Makers

Why You Shouldn’t Go Into Management (Yet)

Building technical skills can supercharge your management capabilities. Learn why you should consider staying in the trenches longer.
Personal Optimization

Are You an “Asker” or a “Guesser” at Work?

The concept of ask vs. guess culture has fascinated me for years. When it comes to work, are you an asker or a guesser?
Growing as Makers

What My Computer Science Program Didn’t Prepare Me for After Graduation

While a computer science program may provide a strong foundation in technical skills, it often overlooks the intricacies of the job market.
The Software Life

3 Reasons to Work at a Software Consultancy as a Software Engineer

A software consultancy is a company that creates software for other companies. Let me give you three reasons to work at a software consultancy.
Growing as Makers

What Makes Someone Fun to Work With?

A person who is fun to work with is often praising team members for their dedication and work ethic, not reflecting on their own successes.
Personal Optimization

Moving from Restaurants to the Tech Industry? You Have a Valuable Skill Set

Moving from the service industry to tech? The skill set you have been developing is very useful and can translate incredibly effectivly to tech!
Growing as Makers

4 Tips for Facilitating an Engaging Discussion with Your Team

Here are four tips I used for facilitating a discussion with my team about soft skills, keeping it engaging and avoiding the need to lecture.

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