My three oldest kids have just returned from their grandparents’ house. They run into my office, each child waving a twenty dollar bill. “Look at what we got for helping Oma in the garden!” Their sweaty faces are beaming with pride. “And how will you spend your newfound wealth?” I ask, already knowing the answer. “I’m getting V-Bucks,” 11-year-old Elowen announces. Her twin sister, Linnea, nods emphatically. “It’s Robux for me,” declares 9-year-old Hallden.

Many software engineers approach productivity metrics with cynicism and distrust; they see them as a way for managers to spy on employees and turn people into numbers. As a soft-spoken female in the male dominated high-tech industry, I have a different story to tell about software metrics.

When you find yourself in a disagreement it might be helpful to remember this old riddle: 'What's black and white and red all over?' It has lessons to teach us about how we can think, communicate and solve problems together

Life is Weird Right Now. As the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States and around the world has progressed our society has been strained and our methods of interaction have been tested.

Feedback is one of the best tools that we have to improve ourselves. It can help us identify our blind spots, see the impact of our actions and be more effective in our roles.