Reward and Recognize
(5 min read) Why your spot bonus program might be hurting, not helping. Personal acknowledgement has to supplement cash; we care that our work mattered.
Inspiring millions took a lot of humans, and humans are both creative and messy.
Redesigns are Hard
(3 min read) Don't skip the hard parts of the redesign. Put the ads in. Use bad pictures. Use silly text. Be realistic with your design so you can learn its limits.
Coding Interviews
(4 min read) A rant on interviews that don't assess anything useful and a call to assess the parts of the candidate you're really hiring for.
The Stairway Problem
(2 min read) How 12 steps can feel like 12 miles apart - Physical space is one of the most difficult things to overcome if it isn't a part of your DNA.
(P)inspiration
(1 min read) Helping people accomplish something through software. My thoughts on why I decided to join the team at Pinterest.