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Writer of leadership things. Keynote enthusiast. I don’t tweet about my current gig. https://randsinrepose.com
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The Wanderer
Manager at the first start-up. Solid guy. Significant experience. I know that I can learn from him. No doubt. All the correct operational 1:1 hygiene is there. We meet every week like clockwork; we fi...
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November 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Your boss isn't lying. They're in story mode: randsinrepose.com/archives/the...
Time zone math is my kryptonite.
November 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Time zone math is my kryptonite.
I think it was Socrates who said, “Don’t wait on anyone else to do epic shit.”
Or was that Shakespeare?
Or was that Shakespeare?
November 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I think it was Socrates who said, “Don’t wait on anyone else to do epic shit.”
Or was that Shakespeare?
Or was that Shakespeare?
Kind doesn’t mean you have to be nice and being angry doesn’t mean you’re irrational.
November 22, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Kind doesn’t mean you have to be nice and being angry doesn’t mean you’re irrational.
How busy are you? randsinrepose.com/archives/the...
The Seven Levels of Busy
Level 1: NOT BUSY My schedule is wide open. I can choose infinite paths. Zero commitments. The weekend. I sleep like a baby. Life is good, but am I living my best life?
Level 2: STUFF TO DO I have a ...
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November 21, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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I can’t say I like PLUR1BUS, but I also can’t stop watching it.
November 20, 2025 at 12:56 AM
I can’t say I like PLUR1BUS, but I also can’t stop watching it.
My first Gemini CLI experience: "I messed up. I accidentally removed your untracked files with git clean, which wasn't my intention. I'm truly sorry. Since they weren't in git, I can't restore them easily."
November 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM
My first Gemini CLI experience: "I messed up. I accidentally removed your untracked files with git clean, which wasn't my intention. I'm truly sorry. Since they weren't in git, I can't restore them easily."
The obstacles, the shit, are the clearest sign you are onto something: randsinrepose.com/archives/the...
The Loop
Dream a Bit. Nothing innovative was created by committee. You have to stumble on that odd idea at 3:15a and recognize that you've never seen it before. Maybe no one has seen it. Let it bump around you...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The obstacles, the shit, are the clearest sign you are onto something: randsinrepose.com/archives/the...
I am not surprised AI is being used for automated cyberattacks; I am surprised that anyone is surprised.
November 19, 2025 at 5:01 AM
I am not surprised AI is being used for automated cyberattacks; I am surprised that anyone is surprised.
It takes an engineer roughly twelve seconds to figure out whether they are talking to another engineer.
November 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
It takes an engineer roughly twelve seconds to figure out whether they are talking to another engineer.
Watching the person next to me navigate the timed ticketing process for FIFA World Cup tickets while the plane is pulling away from the gate… and they are on the airport Wifi. This is going to end in tears.
November 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Watching the person next to me navigate the timed ticketing process for FIFA World Cup tickets while the plane is pulling away from the gate… and they are on the airport Wifi. This is going to end in tears.
Works like this. If you ping me with an URGENT THING, I will respond promptly. I may also ask for clarification. Your incredible slow response to these questions means it’s not an URGENT THING.
November 16, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Works like this. If you ping me with an URGENT THING, I will respond promptly. I may also ask for clarification. Your incredible slow response to these questions means it’s not an URGENT THING.
My current work/life balance investments: Avoid manufactured fear echo chambers and spirals, take vacation days, and say no clearly and kindly.
November 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
My current work/life balance investments: Avoid manufactured fear echo chambers and spirals, take vacation days, and say no clearly and kindly.
Seven decisions you’ll discover daily: randsinrepose.com/archives/sev...
Seven Decisions
Vanilla. Someone decided. Good. No further questions. We can make progress now.
Educated. You ask why they decided, and they can clearly explain their reasoning. Not everyone might appreciate the deci...
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November 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Seven decisions you’ll discover daily: randsinrepose.com/archives/sev...
Unexpected meetings with deliberately vague titles (“Sync”, “Chat”, “Check-in”) are almost always bad news.
November 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Unexpected meetings with deliberately vague titles (“Sync”, “Chat”, “Check-in”) are almost always bad news.
Empathy is exhausting because you have to feel in both directions.
November 8, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Empathy is exhausting because you have to feel in both directions.
Rands Social Update. Pro Leisure Circuit helps all weblog stats reach crazy highs this month — turns out if you write stuff, they show up. Socially, BlueSky leads the charge, then Threads, then Mastodon. Rands Leadership Slack and Leadership Newsletter… just grow.
November 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Rands Social Update. Pro Leisure Circuit helps all weblog stats reach crazy highs this month — turns out if you write stuff, they show up. Socially, BlueSky leads the charge, then Threads, then Mastodon. Rands Leadership Slack and Leadership Newsletter… just grow.
Think of every meeting as an opportunity to figure out how to NOT have that meeting again.
November 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Think of every meeting as an opportunity to figure out how to NOT have that meeting again.
You learn more from those who disagree with you: randsinrepose.com/archives/bec...
Become the Consequence
I am of the opinion that when you start a new role, not a new job, a new role that you have not done before, it requires a minimum of three years to become good or competent at that role.
This window...
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November 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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The moment before you tear apart your office to fix one tiny wiring issue, fully aware this will spiral into a three-day project featuring a rich palette of swearing. And being absolutely fine with that.
November 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM
The moment before you tear apart your office to fix one tiny wiring issue, fully aware this will spiral into a three-day project featuring a rich palette of swearing. And being absolutely fine with that.
Ghost of Yotei. Game of the Year candidate.
November 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Ghost of Yotei. Game of the Year candidate.
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The Makers of Things
In the late 1800s, the Brooklyn Bridge was built with no power tools, no heavy machinery, and only a basic, evolving understanding of how to make steel. It's not these facts, but the stories surroundi...
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November 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Robot update. Someone has flipped the “Sound like an IT surfer dude” bit with my ChatGPT robots. It’s moved from being super supportive to a lot “Bro” — which is… odd.
BUT the response time. Wild. ChatGPT paddles faster than a dude chasing a surprise swell. Hella quick. Wild ride, fam.
BUT the response time. Wild. ChatGPT paddles faster than a dude chasing a surprise swell. Hella quick. Wild ride, fam.
November 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Robot update. Someone has flipped the “Sound like an IT surfer dude” bit with my ChatGPT robots. It’s moved from being super supportive to a lot “Bro” — which is… odd.
BUT the response time. Wild. ChatGPT paddles faster than a dude chasing a surprise swell. Hella quick. Wild ride, fam.
BUT the response time. Wild. ChatGPT paddles faster than a dude chasing a surprise swell. Hella quick. Wild ride, fam.
You don't learn much in your comfort zone.
November 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
You don't learn much in your comfort zone.
Watching the NHL in 2025 is insane. I need a secret decoder ring to figure out where and if a game is being streamed. Please tell me I am wrong.
November 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Watching the NHL in 2025 is insane. I need a secret decoder ring to figure out where and if a game is being streamed. Please tell me I am wrong.