Archive - Hartley's Handbook

12/23/24 - The Ghost Engineers of Christmas Past, Present, and Future

I’ve been thinking a lot about the concept of "ghost engineers" lately—those engineering ICs who seem busy but contribute little meaningful work.

Dec 23 •

Handling Emotional Attachment to Ideas and Managing Growth After Stepping Back

In Episode Two of Ask Hartley Anything, I dive into two thoughtful listener questions.

Dec 18 •

32:41

12/16/24 - The Return of the Newsletter

Big news heading into the end of the year, I’m bringing this weekly newsletter back AND starting a podcast.

Dec 16 •

Navigating AI-First Pivots For Your Team

Listen now | We’ve recently been surprised with a change in direction to become an AI-first company. Can you share some advice on how to manage the team…

Dec 11 •

31:32

July 2024

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 •

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May 2024

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 •

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