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Notes on leadership and craft.

Short essays on building teams, culture, and the engines behind great experiences — written to share what I’ve learned leading technology at scale.

October 29, 2026 · 6 min read leadershipculture

Culture Over the Safe Bet

When Mercedes lost Lewis Hamilton, the safe move was a proven star. Toto Wolff bet on a junior instead — and reminded me what leadership looks like when culture is real.