#radiate intent

[bdarfler]

I have had a weeknotes practice for a few years, starting in my upward 1:1 doc, and more recently expanding to public slack posts. It is always worth the time for my own reflection, for future reference, and for radiating intent.

[bdarfler]

The Glue Work: is the devil in *these* details?

I've read a good book about technical leadership and seniority in engineering recently - "Staff Engineer" by Will Larson. I've already reviewed it here (feel free to check it), so today I'd like to focus solely on one of the concepts covered in the book: so-called "Glue Work" (GW). It's

Always, always radiate intent - “IMHO the issue usually occurs when the person doing [glue work] doesn't "sell" it well enough (to both: the manager and the whole team) - e.g., by proactively (beforehand) raising its need & importance.” 

[bdarfler]

Don’t ask forgiveness, radiate intent

As simple encouragement to act, “ask forgiveness, not permission” is fair enough. But here are 4 reasons to signal your intentions:

I'm a big fan of David Marquet's "Turn The Ship Around"