leadership

26
May
First principles

First principles

Simple is strong. Respect is key. Build it like you own it. Don’t be valuable, create value. Think like a hacker. 360-degree accountability.
1 min read
08
Apr
To err is human - Kerckhoffs' Principle in Software Transparency

To err is human - Kerckhoffs' Principle in Software Transparency

Shannon and Kerckhoff were pioneers of disclosure thinking — They understood the concept of “build it like it’s broken”. This was especially true in WWII cryptography, but it’s becoming increasingly clear in its relevance to the 'peacetime' software that we use today.
2 min read
23
Mar

Changes

You know that awkward thing at the moment when you see someone and go to shake their hand or hug
1 min read
23
Mar

The importance of delivering well

In general, people like to be think they have the ability to assess risk… you see it in kids jumping
1 min read
22
Mar

On #stopthespread and school closures

On the decision to keep schools open in Australia yesterday: It’s not that kids don’t catch covid. It
3 min read
20
Mar

Tools for the WFH apocalypse

Well… It’s been an interesting couple of weeks. Viv, the kids, and I decided to bug out back to
3 min read
23
Jan

Unity

Unity in a mediocre team > Division in a rock-star team. Driving unity through clear vision, careful hiring, and genuine
10
Jan

Treasure

For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. – Matthew 6:21 I believe in this as a
1 min read
06
Jan

The character of the kingdom

“The character of the kingdom ultimately inherits the character of the king.” - Dr Edwin Louis Cole.
01
Jan
Just decade things...

Just decade things...

2000s – Possibility. 2010s – Impact. 2020s – Legacy.
1 min read