We hear all the time that there are no stupid questions. That may be true, but there are some questions you shouldn’t ask. Not all questions should be asked. 

We are leaders, and that means we are models for behavior. Consider your actions and what they tell others about what you expect from them in your organization. Do you set a good example for some of the best-practices you want your team to embody?

As a technical leader, your job involves communication. Sometimes it’s easy to think about communication as the act of sharing our decisions down to our team. Communication is more than just top-down sharing. We need to be thoughtful and creative about who we communicate with in order to be most effective.

My post last week about backpacks and suits struck a nerve with a number of people. People commented that they have had similar observations, and some observe the behavior in themselves. We are all responsible for our brand. What is yours?

The choices you make about what you wear and the accessories you choose to carry speak volumes about you. If you don’t think about how you are perceived based on those choices, you are communicating something (and probably not what you want).