Articles for category: Leadership

November 30, 2016

Greg Thomas

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Sometimes you write really good code (or posts), sometimes you write bad code (again posts) and sometimes you write really, really ugly code (yup, posts too). The Good is amazing, you sit back in your chair and think – “I am a genius”.  Remember that clip from Golden Eye where the Russian Hacker makes it all work?  That’s how you feel. The Bad is still a pretty decent feeling, because you still feel good (not great though) because you accomplished something – “It’s not pretty but it does work… but it needs a little polish… later”. The Ugly is where

November 25, 2016

Greg Thomas

The Grinder

It’s not a place, it’s a point. A point in the project when there is so much to do, that all you can do is grind on the work that has to be done. It doesn’t matter what the work is, how complex it is, what needs to be done, etc. All that matters is that you’re at that point and you need to Grind. The Grinder doesn’t care about design patterns, frameworks, best practices or methodologies; it only cares about getting it done. Some people excel at Grinding, some don’t – it can be stressful and non-forgiving. There is only

November 24, 2016

Greg Thomas

Treat Right vs Treat Well

Huge difference. When we treat someone well, there is a barometer, a comparison that is evoked to how they are being treated and an immediate justification for how they are being treated. “They are being treated well… for someone who does this.” “We treat them well compared to this other company.” On the other hand, when you treat someone right, the story changes completely, there is no comparison, no follow-up, the statement itself stands on its own. “We treat our team right.” The right does not need to be expanded on because it’s ingrained in your company culture and who

November 21, 2016

Greg Thomas

Becoming a Great Mentor

We all want a mentor – our own personal Yoda – that can give us sage advice when we are down or need help.  But what goes in, to becoming a GREAT yoda (aside from the Force)? Check out my thoughts here on becoming a great Mentor – “5 Tips to Becoming a Great Mentor”

November 15, 2016

Greg Thomas

After the Election, the Next Choice is Yours

I was asked to write something on Tuesday about the Election in the US so here is what I came up with. I apologize for the spelling mistakes/grammar as I was working up against a deadline (that’s new and fun) to get it done. Even reading it a week later, the sentiment and emotion still rings true as I think many that are directly and indirectly seek to move forward.  And reading again, it’s not just about the election, but about change around you – you can’t control everything, but what you can control, you can own it, drive it, make

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