Dan SingerSMART Goals…Aren’tI love goal-setting, and I’ve always found it valuable. I’ve used it personally to help me focus and grow, and as a manager, it is always…6 min read·May 11, 2021----
Dan SingerBeing the Bearer of Bad NewsLast night we had another monthly Engineering Leadership Roundtable, where the topic was “Communicating Bad News Upwards and Downwards”…4 min read·Jul 2, 2020----
Dan SingerMeasuring Performance and Delivering Effective FeedbackEngineering Leadership Roundtable Recap: Managing Underperformance4 min read·May 1, 2020----
Dan SingerAdding Sign In With Apple to a managed Expo app using Firebase AuthenticationNow that I have it working, I wanted to be sure I made note of my steps for other developers trying to comply with the new requirements.5 min read·Jan 1, 2020--14--14
Dan SingerScaling ownershipA major challenge in building a team is balancing career development and execution speed. Simple problems can be solved quickly by senior…4 min read·Sep 18, 2018----
Dan SingerCulture is a muscle, process is exerciseGood engineering culture is a critical part of building a high-performing team. Engineering leaders will tell you that culture is key to…4 min read·Jun 13, 2018----
Dan SingerWe Need To Talk About LeavingThe demand for software engineers has never been stronger, which means that engineers hop around a lot. On average, a software engineer…6 min read·Mar 16, 2018----
Dan SingerWork on the most important thing, with as many people as you can, until it is finishedIt’s easy to think about software engineers as carpenters. In two weeks, a carpenter can lay down twice as many floorboards as in one week…5 min read·Jan 25, 2018----
Dan SingerinKnerdCode Review: The Most Important Conversation For EngineersThe “quality” of a codebase is difficult to define. Unlike precious metals or jewels, there is no standard rubric. Understanding quality…5 min read·Jan 8, 2018--1--1
Dan SingerManagement is about repeating yourself, being honest, and repeating yourselfManaging a team can feel like guiding a boulder through a maze. You don’t have the strength to quickly navigate corners and make turns. All…4 min read·Nov 16, 2017----