Archive - Tobi’s Tidbits of Tyranny

Being the Leader Your Team Actually Wants to Follow

Leadership isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about showing up real. These 10 traits have helped me lead better (and mess up less). No fluff…

Apr 25 •

March 2025

Deciding Better: How to Make Faster, Smarter, and More Effective Decisions in Your Organization

Decisions shape the future – of your team and your company. Learn how to make smarter, faster, and more effective decisions by improving your…

Mar 28 •

February 2025

The Leadership Dilemma

As founders follow outdated leadership practices, younger generations demand autonomy, purpose, and meaningful work. This article uncovers the systemic…

Feb 28 •

January 2025

Organizational Change and Leadership

This article examines the critical role of leadership in facilitating organizational change, highlighting strategies and collaborative approaches that…

Jan 31 •

December 2024

Better Alternatives to Performance Reviews

This article critiques traditional performance reviews and proposes alternatives that enhance employee feedback and engagement. It highlights the…

Dec 6, 2024 •

November 2024

Performance Reviews Considered Harmful

Performance reviews are widely accepted in software companies, yet they often foster unhealthy competition and overlook the importance of teamwork. By…

Nov 1, 2024 •

October 2024

Organizational Tension Processing

In self-organizing companies, a tension-based proposal process empowers employees to identify issues and propose solutions, fostering a culture of…

Oct 4, 2024 •

August 2024

Don’t motivate people

This article addresses the misconception that leaders can motivate employees through external rewards like bonuses. It argues that such extrinsic…

Aug 23, 2024 •

July 2024

How to give outstanding code reviews (if you have to)

Code reviews are essential for maintaining code quality and fostering team collaboration. While pair or team programming is often preferred for…

Jul 19, 2024 •

May 2024

Increase Engineering Productivity by 50% Through Focus and Flow

Keeping developers focused and in the zone can boost productivity by 50%. But how do you create such an environment? Beyond cutting down on meetings…

May 31, 2024 •

April 2024

Value-Stream-Oriented Kanban

Visualize value flow instead of busy-work

Apr 19, 2024 •

March 2024

Things I love and hate about the state of software companies in 2024

Disclaimer: This started as a rant, not meant to be published.

Mar 15, 2024 •

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