Archive - Hartley's Handbook

Unlocking Innovation: The Power of Content Consumption

In a previous post I noted some of my favorite newsletters, but those were not the only ways I continue to learn.

Jul 1 •

June 2024

Feeling the Pain, A Framework For Solving Obscure Problems

I don't tend to have too many mantras when it comes to engineering leadership, but one key saying that I keep coming back to over and over as the years…

Jun 24 •

What To Do When You Outgrow Your Manager

If you're at one company long enough, it's possible that you have the opportunity to work with a manager for several years. In some cases, that length…

Jun 9 •

May 2024

7 Must-Read Newsletters For Tech Leaders

And no, I’m not going to add Hartley’s Handbook to this list.

May 28 •

#20 - Fluctuating Imposter Syndrome

I feel like an imposter.

May 20 •

March 2024

How To Navigate That Failing Startup Feeling

I came across a Reddit post this week titled "That Failing Startup Feeling." The author discusses the familiar experience of working for a struggling…

Mar 11 •

February 2024

Are Non-Technical Engineering Leaders Common?

I recently saw a question on Reddit asking how common it is to have non-technical engineering leaders.

Feb 9 •

December 2023

6 Things Managers Can Learn From Kitchen Nightmares

..or "how not to be a donut"

Dec 18, 2023 •

4: From Software Engineer to Engineering Manager

A map for a wildly winding path.

Dec 13, 2023 •

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3: Optimizing Your Engineering Interview Process

From far too long, to less than 10 days

Dec 6, 2023 •

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Simple Performance Management Tracking Template

This is the bare bones of what it takes to keep track of performance on your team.

Dec 4, 2023 •

November 2023

#19 - Permission To Fail (11/30/23)

Hi, hello, welcome back to my weekly newsletter.

Nov 30, 2023 •

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