I'm enjoying leaning more into my therapy training when writing newsletters. You're all getting a Social Work 101 lesson.
Just scheduled this one to go out on Tuesday morning! modernleader.is
(I also can't wait for someone to read this and be like, your conversations with your husband are boring)
Just scheduled this one to go out on Tuesday morning! modernleader.is
(I also can't wait for someone to read this and be like, your conversations with your husband are boring)
November 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I'm enjoying leaning more into my therapy training when writing newsletters. You're all getting a Social Work 101 lesson.
Just scheduled this one to go out on Tuesday morning! modernleader.is
(I also can't wait for someone to read this and be like, your conversations with your husband are boring)
Just scheduled this one to go out on Tuesday morning! modernleader.is
(I also can't wait for someone to read this and be like, your conversations with your husband are boring)
Oh my god my insurance approved my network deficiency request for my lipedema surgeon AND will be covering the surgery in full! I am in shock 😭
The procedure to treat lipedema is a form of liposuction so a lot of insurance cos say “nope that’s cosmetic”. To get a first round full approval is rare!
The procedure to treat lipedema is a form of liposuction so a lot of insurance cos say “nope that’s cosmetic”. To get a first round full approval is rare!
November 27, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Oh my god my insurance approved my network deficiency request for my lipedema surgeon AND will be covering the surgery in full! I am in shock 😭
The procedure to treat lipedema is a form of liposuction so a lot of insurance cos say “nope that’s cosmetic”. To get a first round full approval is rare!
The procedure to treat lipedema is a form of liposuction so a lot of insurance cos say “nope that’s cosmetic”. To get a first round full approval is rare!
The only sure things in life are death, taxes, and my Notes app freezing up
November 27, 2025 at 4:05 AM
The only sure things in life are death, taxes, and my Notes app freezing up
Reposted by Kelly Vaughn
The engineer-manager pendulum model no longer accurately reflects how engineering leadership operates.
Most of us aren’t just an IC or a manager. Technology has forced us to live somewhere in the middle.
I wrote about what this actually looks like now:
www.modernleader.is/p/pendulum-r...
Most of us aren’t just an IC or a manager. Technology has forced us to live somewhere in the middle.
I wrote about what this actually looks like now:
www.modernleader.is/p/pendulum-r...
The engineer–manager pendulum is breaking
The hybrid era of engineering leadership is here, and the traditional IC/manager model is no longer suitable.
www.modernleader.is
November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The engineer-manager pendulum model no longer accurately reflects how engineering leadership operates.
Most of us aren’t just an IC or a manager. Technology has forced us to live somewhere in the middle.
I wrote about what this actually looks like now:
www.modernleader.is/p/pendulum-r...
Most of us aren’t just an IC or a manager. Technology has forced us to live somewhere in the middle.
I wrote about what this actually looks like now:
www.modernleader.is/p/pendulum-r...
The engineer-manager pendulum model no longer accurately reflects how engineering leadership operates.
Most of us aren’t just an IC or a manager. Technology has forced us to live somewhere in the middle.
I wrote about what this actually looks like now:
www.modernleader.is/p/pendulum-r...
Most of us aren’t just an IC or a manager. Technology has forced us to live somewhere in the middle.
I wrote about what this actually looks like now:
www.modernleader.is/p/pendulum-r...
The engineer–manager pendulum is breaking
The hybrid era of engineering leadership is here, and the traditional IC/manager model is no longer suitable.
www.modernleader.is
November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The engineer-manager pendulum model no longer accurately reflects how engineering leadership operates.
Most of us aren’t just an IC or a manager. Technology has forced us to live somewhere in the middle.
I wrote about what this actually looks like now:
www.modernleader.is/p/pendulum-r...
Most of us aren’t just an IC or a manager. Technology has forced us to live somewhere in the middle.
I wrote about what this actually looks like now:
www.modernleader.is/p/pendulum-r...
Modern Leader website got a little facelift 💅
www.modernleader.is
I'm super impressed with what's possible with beehiiv's page builder! I was able to recreate most of my website without issue
www.modernleader.is
I'm super impressed with what's possible with beehiiv's page builder! I was able to recreate most of my website without issue
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November 25, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Modern Leader website got a little facelift 💅
www.modernleader.is
I'm super impressed with what's possible with beehiiv's page builder! I was able to recreate most of my website without issue
www.modernleader.is
I'm super impressed with what's possible with beehiiv's page builder! I was able to recreate most of my website without issue
Late share, but this week I wrote about the intersection of social work and engineering management and how systems affect the success of your team
modernleader.is/posts/managi...
modernleader.is/posts/managi...
The system is shaping your team more than you are
Most problems aren’t individual failures, they’re system failures
modernleader.is
November 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Late share, but this week I wrote about the intersection of social work and engineering management and how systems affect the success of your team
modernleader.is/posts/managi...
modernleader.is/posts/managi...
Past me: Let’s take the first flight home so we can get back to life quickly
Present me: Damn it
Present me: Damn it
November 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Past me: Let’s take the first flight home so we can get back to life quickly
Present me: Damn it
Present me: Damn it
Reposted by Kelly Vaughn
@kvlly.com knocking out of the park at #ReactSummitUS
November 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
@kvlly.com knocking out of the park at #ReactSummitUS
Getting prepared for 3 surgeries in 2026.
January 6/7
March 3/4
May 12/13
2026 is going to be a weird year but I’m so eager to have all of this behind me.
January 6/7
March 3/4
May 12/13
2026 is going to be a weird year but I’m so eager to have all of this behind me.
November 16, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Getting prepared for 3 surgeries in 2026.
January 6/7
March 3/4
May 12/13
2026 is going to be a weird year but I’m so eager to have all of this behind me.
January 6/7
March 3/4
May 12/13
2026 is going to be a weird year but I’m so eager to have all of this behind me.
1:1 with my nephew today at the zoo
November 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
1:1 with my nephew today at the zoo
Getting Mexican for lunch. Family is ordering in Spanish. I out of habit ordered in French. 😭
November 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Getting Mexican for lunch. Family is ordering in Spanish. I out of habit ordered in French. 😭
Reposted by Kelly Vaughn
November 12, 2025 at 12:38 AM
This is now live! modernleader.is/posts/invisi...
Ever heard of the concept of the invisible gun? It's easy to forget the power your words have as a leader.
Article + newsletter drop Tuesday, Nov 11 on The Modern Leader.
Sign up ➡️ modernleader.is
Article + newsletter drop Tuesday, Nov 11 on The Modern Leader.
Sign up ➡️ modernleader.is
November 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
This is now live! modernleader.is/posts/invisi...
Ever heard of the concept of the invisible gun? It's easy to forget the power your words have as a leader.
Article + newsletter drop Tuesday, Nov 11 on The Modern Leader.
Sign up ➡️ modernleader.is
Article + newsletter drop Tuesday, Nov 11 on The Modern Leader.
Sign up ➡️ modernleader.is
November 8, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Ever heard of the concept of the invisible gun? It's easy to forget the power your words have as a leader.
Article + newsletter drop Tuesday, Nov 11 on The Modern Leader.
Sign up ➡️ modernleader.is
Article + newsletter drop Tuesday, Nov 11 on The Modern Leader.
Sign up ➡️ modernleader.is
Exciting news: I’m hosting a free 45-min Lightning Lesson with @emmabostian.bsky.social on how to land your first Engineering Manager role:
⚡️ Standout skills
⚡️ How to express interest
⚡️ What to expect early on
📅 Nov 20 @ 12PM ET
💻 Zoom
🔗 maven.com/p/1a81d0/lan...
⚡️ Standout skills
⚡️ How to express interest
⚡️ What to expect early on
📅 Nov 20 @ 12PM ET
💻 Zoom
🔗 maven.com/p/1a81d0/lan...
Land Your First Role as an Engineering Manager
Breaking into management can feel like a black box, especially if you’ve never had a manager walk you through the process. This session offers a transparent look at what it takes to land your first EM...
maven.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Exciting news: I’m hosting a free 45-min Lightning Lesson with @emmabostian.bsky.social on how to land your first Engineering Manager role:
⚡️ Standout skills
⚡️ How to express interest
⚡️ What to expect early on
📅 Nov 20 @ 12PM ET
💻 Zoom
🔗 maven.com/p/1a81d0/lan...
⚡️ Standout skills
⚡️ How to express interest
⚡️ What to expect early on
📅 Nov 20 @ 12PM ET
💻 Zoom
🔗 maven.com/p/1a81d0/lan...
3 vein procedures down, 3 to go this year. Then 3 surgeries next year.
I have to keep telling myself this will all be worth it in the end.
I have to keep telling myself this will all be worth it in the end.
November 5, 2025 at 11:51 PM
3 vein procedures down, 3 to go this year. Then 3 surgeries next year.
I have to keep telling myself this will all be worth it in the end.
I have to keep telling myself this will all be worth it in the end.
I’m so close to my $1,000 birthday fundraiser goal for Atlanta Community Food Bank!
Help me get over the finish line by donating directly on Instagram or venmoing me (kellyvaughn) if you don’t have an Instagram account.
ig.me/25DBucOEUs3K...
Help me get over the finish line by donating directly on Instagram or venmoing me (kellyvaughn) if you don’t have an Instagram account.
ig.me/25DBucOEUs3K...
November 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
I’m so close to my $1,000 birthday fundraiser goal for Atlanta Community Food Bank!
Help me get over the finish line by donating directly on Instagram or venmoing me (kellyvaughn) if you don’t have an Instagram account.
ig.me/25DBucOEUs3K...
Help me get over the finish line by donating directly on Instagram or venmoing me (kellyvaughn) if you don’t have an Instagram account.
ig.me/25DBucOEUs3K...
TIL (thanks to my husband) that there’s a second Slack app you can download. Now I have my work Slack separated from my community Slack workspaces and can use Slack without stressing about unread work notifications during off-hours
November 2, 2025 at 6:12 PM
TIL (thanks to my husband) that there’s a second Slack app you can download. Now I have my work Slack separated from my community Slack workspaces and can use Slack without stressing about unread work notifications during off-hours
We’re lucky daylight savings time ends tomorrow with how long game 7 of the World Series is going
November 2, 2025 at 3:41 AM
We’re lucky daylight savings time ends tomorrow with how long game 7 of the World Series is going
If 10 more people donate $35 (for the 35 years I’ve been on this planet) I’ll hit my goal 🥹
Either donate directly on Instagram or you can Venmo me at kellyvaughn and I’ll donate on your behalf!
ig.me/20ZfXzDCnHH4...
Either donate directly on Instagram or you can Venmo me at kellyvaughn and I’ll donate on your behalf!
ig.me/20ZfXzDCnHH4...
November 2, 2025 at 1:51 AM
If 10 more people donate $35 (for the 35 years I’ve been on this planet) I’ll hit my goal 🥹
Either donate directly on Instagram or you can Venmo me at kellyvaughn and I’ll donate on your behalf!
ig.me/20ZfXzDCnHH4...
Either donate directly on Instagram or you can Venmo me at kellyvaughn and I’ll donate on your behalf!
ig.me/20ZfXzDCnHH4...
Halfway to my birthday fundraiser goal for Atlanta Community Food Bank!
You can donate here or Venmo kellyvaughn if you don’t have Instagram and I’ll add it to the fundraiser:
ig.me/321f3OIxmyVI...
You can donate here or Venmo kellyvaughn if you don’t have Instagram and I’ll add it to the fundraiser:
ig.me/321f3OIxmyVI...
November 1, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Halfway to my birthday fundraiser goal for Atlanta Community Food Bank!
You can donate here or Venmo kellyvaughn if you don’t have Instagram and I’ll add it to the fundraiser:
ig.me/321f3OIxmyVI...
You can donate here or Venmo kellyvaughn if you don’t have Instagram and I’ll add it to the fundraiser:
ig.me/321f3OIxmyVI...
For Halloween this year I’m dressing up as someone who officially has all required paperwork to file for Spanish citizenship 🎃🇪🇸
October 31, 2025 at 7:23 PM
For Halloween this year I’m dressing up as someone who officially has all required paperwork to file for Spanish citizenship 🎃🇪🇸
Definitely didn’t miss the fact that my friends happily donated to my Atlanta Community Food Bank fundraiser for my birthday but my family ignored it.
Helping families put food on the table must be too political.
Helping families put food on the table must be too political.
October 31, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Definitely didn’t miss the fact that my friends happily donated to my Atlanta Community Food Bank fundraiser for my birthday but my family ignored it.
Helping families put food on the table must be too political.
Helping families put food on the table must be too political.