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. Through my years in tech I’ve realized…

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. You’re already here and can decide for yourself if you’d like to subscribe for free!

May 28 •

#20 - Fluctuating Imposter Syndrome

I feel like an imposter. I write about my experiences and try to post helpful content, but even as I write, a little gremlin sits on my shoulder…

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. The person who asked the question works in a…

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. I want to be abundantly clear, this is not a tool to hold over your…

Dec 4, 2023 •

November 2023

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

Hi, hello, welcome back to my weekly newsletter. After a several-month hiatus, it’s back! A bit of a rant incoming, so if you’d prefer some links, head…

Nov 30, 2023 •

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