To all those who have ever felt powerless in the face of online abuse, Imagine this: You’re trying to remove someone toxic from your life—someone who’s harassed, hurt, or violated your trust in ways that cut deeply. You block them on one app, feeling a momentary sigh of relief, only to open another app and see another message, another friend request, another reminder that they’re just a tap away. You repeat the blocking process on app after app, but they always find a way back, slipping through the cracks in our digital defenses.…

Introduction As an engineering lead, you hold a crucial role in guiding your team not just with technical expertise, but with clear and actionable opinions that shape the direction of your projects. However, many engineering leaders struggle to transition from providing pure technical facts to articulating strong, opinionated guidance on how these facts should be applied in practice. This transformation is essential for leading a high-performing team and ensuring the success of your projects.…