https://authenticbits.net/tags/leadership/Practical tools, real-world lessons, and honest reflections on engineering leadershipHugoen-usMon, 16 Mar 2026 09:45:31 +0100https://authenticbits.net/blog/the-clock-is-already-running/Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:45:31 +0100https://authenticbits.net/blog/the-clock-is-already-running/Why the people you lose hit harder, and later, than you thinkhttps://authenticbits.net/blog/innovation-dies-in-silence/Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:50:28 +0100https://authenticbits.net/blog/innovation-dies-in-silence/You don’t build safety in offsites. You build it in how you respond when someone messes up or disagrees.https://authenticbits.net/blog/the-bus-factor-how-many-people-can-you-afford-to-lose/Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:49:34 +0100https://authenticbits.net/blog/the-bus-factor-how-many-people-can-you-afford-to-lose/The bus factor is a simple yet powerful way to think about execution risk in engineering organizations. It refers to the number of people who would need to suddenly disappear before a project stalls because the remaining team lacks the knowledge or capability to continue. That disappearance could be someone quitting, getting hit by a bus, taking extended leave, or simply being pulled onto another priority.https://authenticbits.net/blog/one-way-vs-two-way-doors/Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:01:22 +0100https://authenticbits.net/blog/one-way-vs-two-way-doors/Not every decision deserves a meeting. But try telling that to some organizations, where even choosing a linting rule somehow requires stakeholder alignment and a follow-up meeting.https://authenticbits.net/blog/okrs-that-actually-work/Tue, 21 Oct 2025 21:30:00 +0200https://authenticbits.net/blog/okrs-that-actually-work/After 10 years of watching companies implement OKRs, I've seen them do two things: transform organizations or become another dreaded management ritual that everyone ignores. The difference isn't the framework itself. It's understanding that OKRs aren't just about setting goals. They're about creating alignment, focus, and outcomes that actually matter. In this blog post, I share what I've learned.https://authenticbits.net/blog/leading-with-clarity/Sat, 26 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000https://authenticbits.net/blog/leading-with-clarity/Rethinking leadership in engineering teams - moving beyond command-and-control to intent-based leadership that creates conditions for team success