imposter-syndrome
The Other Side of Fear
Imposter syndrome is caused by a fear of rejection. That fear is like a virus. It lies dormant in us until we're exposed to a new person or situation, then flares up rapidly. But, there is a vaccine that can inoculate us against fear's worst symptoms.
public-speaking
Speaking Is Hard... Until It's Not
People fear public speaking. I certainly did. The first time I spoke at a conference caused me so much anxiety. But, with time, we all get better at it. And, it doesn't even take that much time!
public-speaking
What is it like to speak to a large audience at a conference?
I get the jitters before speaking. There's a nervous energy leading up to the event. It's
railsconf
RailsConf 2023 - Atlanta
RailsConf 2023 took place last week in Atlanta. I was fortunate enough to lead a group of about 25 Merakians
leadership
My why...
I was fortunate enough last year to nominate Fito von Zastrow to participate in a Cisco program called Next Generation
agile
A Lesson in Courage
We will be successful when we have a style that celebrates a consistent set of values that serve both human
agile
Poor Decisions Made Slowly
In an article published in The Washington Post on July 22, Daniel Carpenter discussed why our government always seems to
