6 posts tagged with "relationships"

Social anxiety can feel overwhelming sometimes, but the fact that you’re looking for tips to improve your conversation skills is a solid first step. Even small actions can make a big difference over time. You’ll likely find it’s easier to focus on one technique at a time—jot a note in your phone or keep it in mind during a conversation. Then, just see where it takes you.

Below are some pointers that might help make your social interactions feel smoother. Treat them like a game—try one tip, see how it goes, and don’t stress if it doesn’t turn out exactly as you expected. There’s always the next conversation.

Maybe you're nervous about meeting with your boss or maybe you rarely see them face to face. Either way, having more frequent and effective communication would be beneficial for your career. Regular and productive meetings enable you to make a positive impression and gather the information you need to do your job.

Learn how to use meetings with your boss to enhance your working relationship and your performance. Take a look at how to encourage more one-on-one time, and spend it wisely.

Good communication allows many life situations to run smoothly. However, there are certain relationships that deserve extra attention, such as the relationship you have with your boss. You and your boss have drastically different roles, and when each of you fulfills these roles with a hard working and understanding attitude, you'll both feel fulfilled.

Respect in tech isn't about hierarchy or titles — it's about competence, reliability, and professional judgment. The developers who command genuine respect aren't necessarily the loudest in meetings or the ones with the most GitHub stars. They're the people others trust to make good decisions, deliver quality work, and handle difficult situations professionally.

Building professional respect is like building reliable software: it requires consistent behavior, clear communication, and delivering what you promise. The good news is that it's entirely within your control.

You don't have to be a superhero​

Do you have what it takes to fight a dragon? Probably not, but that's okay. Most princesses these days are in very little need of rescue. Courage isn't something that you have. It is the choice to stand up and act on your beliefs.

This series will focus on answering direct questions. I do not promise to answer every question received, but I do promise that every answer will be honest, sometimes brutally so. When applicable, I will provide links to resources, but most of the responses will be derived directly from past experiences, and stories.

If you wish to ask a question, feel free to reach out via e-mail.