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The Real Cost of 'Move Fast and Break Things': Why Stability Often Beats Speed
I've seen brilliant projects collapse under their own speed-driven chaos. I've also seen steady, methodical teams thrive by...
John
1 day ago2 min read
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Top Skills Every IT Leader Needs in 2025
You’re not the smartest person in the room anymore. And if you are — that’s a red flag.
John
3 days ago4 min read
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When Chaos Becomes Creativity: Why Everyone Should Experience Working at a Flat Company
The lack of rigid roles in flat companies means you're constantly encouraged (and required) to learn new skills. One day you might be...
John
4 days ago4 min read
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Why Sports & Entertainment Software Is Just Getting Started
Ten years ago, if you walked into a stadium, an arena, or even a mid-tier concert venue, you probably wouldn’t have seen much that looked...
John
5 days ago6 min read
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What Working in Live Events Taught Me About Pressure
In that moment, it’s not about what happened. It’s about how fast you can breathe, reassess, and act.
John
5 days ago4 min read
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11 Reasons Why Everyone Should Have a Travel Job at Least Once in Their Life
The more you travel, the more you realize: connection is a muscle. And when you work it, it gets stronger.
John
7 days ago5 min read
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Being Impressive at Work Is Overrated. Being Reliable at Work Isn’t.
And here’s the thing: People may remember the big moment you nailed a presentation. But what they rely on is how you show up every day.
John
Mar 295 min read
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Traveling for Work as a Father — And How I Cope
Coping isn’t about pretending the distance doesn’t exist. It’s about building structure around it — things that remind me who I am and who..
John
Mar 294 min read
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Why I Interview for Curiosity, Not Credentials
Credentials tell me where you’ve been. Curiosity tells me where you’re going.
John
Mar 294 min read
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The Power of Presence: What I Hope My Kids Remember About Me
The older I get, the more I understand this: Legacy isn’t built in big wins. It’s built in the small, consistent ways we show up.
John
Mar 285 min read
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Why I Don’t Want to Be the Smartest Person in the Room
Leadership isn’t just what you do at work. It’s how you show up for the people who watch you the most.
John
Mar 284 min read
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Raising Kids in a World Where Tech Never Stops
I can’t unplug the world. But I can teach my kids how to live in it without losing themselves.
John
Mar 284 min read
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The Hidden Tech Debt That’s Actually Culture
You can have a perfect CI/CD pipeline and still ship garbage if no one’s aligned.
John
Mar 285 min read
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The Future of IT Is People-Centered, Not Tool-Centered
You need to understand how systems work, how data flows, how dependencies interact. But that’s just the starting line. Today, you also need:
John
Mar 274 min read
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Why Being an IT Generalist Is the New Power Move
You can know Python or VMware or Fortinet. But if you can’t see how they all interact during a live event or a system outage, you're not...
John
Mar 273 min read
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The Realities of Working in Sports and Entertainment Technology
This industry doesn’t wait for you to catch up.
John
Mar 273 min read
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From Helpdesk to IT Director: 8 Lessons They Don’t Teach You
The first time I was offered a management role, I almost said yes just for the title. But the team was...
John
Mar 274 min read
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Why Job Titles Don’t Matter As Much As You Think
For a long time, I thought climbing the ladder meant everything. That each promotion, each fancier job title, was another step closer to...
John
Mar 272 min read
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Why I Don’t Chase “Balance” Anymore
I’ve also found peace in letting some things be “good enough.” Not every meal has to be from...
John
Mar 273 min read
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Tech Career and No Degree: My Unconventional Path to Six-Figure Success
I clearly recall being told "You have no experience" far more often than...
John
Mar 263 min read
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