GenAI tools are changing what software engineers do day to day—but not in the ways most executives think. In this co-authored piece with Teal Bauer, we cut through the hype to examine what's actually happening: where these tools genuinely help, what humans still do better, and why many engineers are experiencing an identity crisis. Plus, tactical advice for engineering leaders navigating this transition with their teams over the next 30-60 days.

Discover how facilitation skills can transform your leadership approach, whether you're a people manager or not. Learn practical frameworks, tools, and resources to elevate your ability to guide teams toward shared goals with confidence and purpose.

Overwhelm is common among engineering leaders, but we don’t talk about it much. In this article, you’ll find common sources of overwhelm to help you recognize it in yourself, or support peers, and strategies from my work with many leaders dealing with this that can help you cope and get better.