Dan on Technical Leadership

This blog is for technical leaders (or aspiring ones!) who want to excel. I believe the world's most valuable innovation have been rooted in leaders who also had great technical skills.

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The 4 Levels of Ownership

Mar 23, 2026

How you could be crushing your tasks, but failing to take ownership

What Executives Need to Know About Using AI for Software Engineering

Mar 9, 2026

On Experts Trying to Communicate

Mar 3, 2026

A parable about persuasion and leadership for technical people.

How to Raise the Bar Without Micro-Managing

Feb 24, 2026

You can help your team become disciplined and initiative-based, even if you have no leadership title.

Leading by Navigation

Feb 18, 2026

How good technical leaders see more, see farther, and chart the course strategically.