Tag: #soft-skills
Writing on GPUs, LLMs, MLOps, Kubernetes — and mindset · 29 posts
Workplace Phrases That Work — 23 Communication Scripts You Can Use Verbatim
Skilled communicators at work are not improvising — they run prepared patterns. This post picks nine awkward moments everyone hits every week — admitting you do not know, voicing disagreement, reporting a slipped deadlin
2026-07-20 · 7 min read #career#communication#workplace#soft-skills#writingBeing Good at Conversation — Not a Way with Words but the Design of Listening
Good conversationalists are not people who talk well but people who get the other person talking. Built on evidence like the Harvard conversation study showing that follow-up questions raise likability, and the finding t
2026-07-20 · 6 min read #career#communication#conversation#relationships#soft-skillsA Reputation for Great Work Comes from Doing Things Early — 7 Proactive Work Habits
Two people with the same skills can end up with very different reputations, and the difference is mostly timing. Sharing before being asked, sending an agenda before the meeting, showing a draft before the deadline, prep
2026-07-20 · 7 min read #career#productivity#workplace#habits#soft-skillsWriting Great Client-Facing Documentation — Communication That Builds Trust
From proposals to incident reports, the documents you send to clients are vessels of trust. This guide covers writing patterns for each document type, audience awareness, clarity, tone, and the legal implications of lang
2026-07-01 · 17 min read #documentation#communication#writing#client#soft-skillsExpression, Voice, Intonation: The Nonverbal Interface Stronger Than Words
The same sentence can land in opposite ways depending on your face and intonation. From an engineer perspective, this essay covers how much weight nonverbal cues carry, how to work with expression, voice, posture, and ey
2026-06-19 · 25 min read #communication#nonverbal#self-improvement#public-speaking#soft-skillsPeople Who Think Deeply and Care About Others Speak Well
Speaking well is not the ability to talk fast and endlessly. It is the result of thinking one more time before speaking and genuinely caring about the listener. As a developer at LINE learning English and Japanese, I gat
2026-06-19 · 27 min read #communication#empathy#listening#culture#soft-skillsDeveloper Productivity and Career — The 10x Engineer Myth, Deep Work, Learning in the AI Era, Staff Engineers, and Burnout Prevention: The Complete Guide (2025)
What is really behind the 10x engineer myth, Deep Work by Cal Newport, what to learn and what to drop in the AI era, the actual difference between senior, staff, and principal (the Will Larson frame), the economics of co
2026-04-15 · 15 min read #career#productivity#deep-work#10x-engineer#staff-engineerThe Complete Leadership Guide — The Art of Leading People, The Wisdom of Growing Organizations
What makes a good leader? Everything about leadership from servant leadership to coaching, feedback, 1:1 meetings, crisis leadership, and tech leadership.
2026-04-11 · 19 min read #culture#leadership#management#teamwork#soft-skillsThe Art of Presentation, Persuasion, and Humor -- Secrets of Great Communicators
How to stop shaking during presentations, psychological techniques for persuading others, and how to use humor naturally. A comprehensive guide to communication skills.
2026-04-10 · 14 min read #culture#presentation#persuasion#humor#communicationNegotiation Skills for Everyday Career Success
Negotiation isn't just for CEOs. From salary discussions to project timelines, you negotiate daily. Master Harvard's principles, tactical empathy, and BATNA thinking to advance your career.
2026-03-17 · 11 min read #soft-skills#negotiation#career#communication#2026-03Storytelling as a Professional Superpower: From Data to Narrative
Humans are hardwired for stories, not data. Master neuroscience-backed storytelling frameworks to transform dry information into compelling narratives that drive decisions and inspire action.
2026-03-17 · 9 min read #soft-skills#storytelling#communication#leadership#2026-03Emotional Intelligence (EQ): The Career Superpower of the AI Era
As AI automates cognitive work, your emotional intelligence becomes your greatest competitive advantage. Develop measurable EQ skills using Goleman's framework and practical exercises.
2026-03-17 · 8 min read #soft-skills#emotional-intelligence#eq#leadership#2026-03Time Management Systems That Actually Work: GTD vs Time-Blocking vs Pomodoro
There is no perfect time management system. But there is one right for you. Compare GTD, time-blocking, Pomodoro, and the Eisenhower Matrix to find what fits your work style.
2026-03-17 · 8 min read #soft-skills#time-management#productivity#efficiency#2026-03The Art of Constructive Feedback: Science-Based Frameworks
Discover science-backed frameworks for giving effective feedback. Learn the SBI Model, Radical Candor, and the critical role of psychological safety in building a feedback-rich culture that drives growth and performance.
2026-03-17 · 10 min read #soft-skills#feedback#leadership#psychology#2026-03Technical Documentation Writing Guide for Developers: From README to ADR
Master technical documentation from README files and API docs to Architecture Decision Records. Learn the Diátaxis framework and modern documentation tools like Docusaurus, GitBook, and Mintlify.
2026-03-16 · 7 min read #documentation#technical-writing#soft-skills#developer#api-docsSalary Negotiation Strategy for Software Engineers: From Offer Review to Equity Negotiation
Master salary negotiation as a software engineer. Learn about total compensation, research methods like Levels.fyi and Blind, BATNA strategy, and how to negotiate offers, raises, and equity.
2026-03-16 · 10 min read #career#salary#negotiation#soft-skills#compensationManaging Up Effectively: The Essential Skill for Working With Your Manager
Managing up is the strategic art of improving your relationship with your manager. Learn how to understand your manager's priorities, communicate proactively, build trust, and navigate different management styles.
2026-03-16 · 7 min read #managing-up#soft-skills#communication#leadership#careerCross-Cultural Collaboration in Global Tech Teams: A Complete Communication Guide
Master cross-cultural collaboration in global tech teams. Learn Hofstede cultural dimensions, Erin Meyer Culture Map framework, asynchronous communication, and practical strategies for international teams.
2026-03-16 · 11 min read #culture#cross-cultural#global-team#soft-skills#communicationMastering Asynchronous Communication: Strategies for Remote Team Productivity
Asynchronous communication is essential in the remote work era. Learn BLUF writing, channel selection, and decision-making frameworks to maximize team productivity and protect focus time.
2026-03-16 · 7 min read #async-communication#remote-work#soft-skills#writing#communicationDeveloper Personal Branding 2026: Complete Guide from GitHub to LinkedIn
The complete 2026 guide to developer personal branding. Learn how to optimize your GitHub profile, build a LinkedIn presence, start a technical blog, and leverage speaking engagements and open source contributions to tra
2026-03-16 · 9 min read #personal-branding#career#developer#linkedin#github