Six rounds. A ten-hour take-home. A whiteboard deathmatch judged by ego. This isn’t a hiring process—it’s hazing. And the best candidates? They’re walking away before you even see them. If your interview burns people out before they join—you’re the problem.
Lead. Don’t Ctrl.
Micromanagement isn’t attention to detail—it’s insecurity with a title. If you don’t trust your team to do their jobs, that’s not leadership. That’s ego. Control less. Empower more.
Lead. Don’t Ctrl.
Your calendar isn’t a strategy. It’s a shield. Most meetings exist to avoid hard decisions, not make them. We don’t need more syncs, check-ins, or status updates—we need courage. To act. To decide. To lead.
Lead. Don’t Ctrl.
A room full of agreement isn't unity—it's stagnation. Great teams argue, challenge, and compromise. If you’re surrounded by people who always say yes, you're not leading. You’re just being agreed with. That’s not strength. That’s a trap.
Lead. Don’t Ctrl.
Standups. Retros. Sprint boards. All the Agile rituals—and still no value delivered. Why? Because too many teams worship the process instead of serving the purpose. Agile isn’t a religion. It’s a mindset. Break the routine. Lead. Don’t Ctrl.
