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Gene Kim shares a compelling personal breakthrough that signals a fundamental shift in how we approach technical barriers. When his trusted SPSS software became unavailable, Gene—with minimal Python experience—leveraged AI coding assistants to analyze complex conference attendance data in Google Colab. The revelation wasn't just that he succeeded, but that he did so without needing to fully understand every line of code generated. "This isn't just about writing code faster—it's about being able to attempt things that would have been completely out of reach before," Gene writes. As co-author of an upcoming book on "Chat-Oriented Programming" with Steve Yegge, Gene offers a thoughtful perspective on how AI is transforming not just productivity, but possibility. Read the full article at the link in the comments ??

Time is running out! The ETLS Las Vegas CFP closes March 17—if you have a story to share, now’s your moment. Join Tim O’Reilly, Dr. Matt Beane, & other top tech leaders in Las Vegas! Submit now:

?? "You know you've succeeded when your counterpart responds with 'that's right' when you reflect their understanding back to them." In Part 2 of our leadership series, we dive deep into how understanding builds trust, and why this matters more than ever in today's complex business environment. Read more about building trust through understanding at the link in the comments ?? #LeadershipDevelopment #ActiveListening #TrustInBusiness

?? John Willis, Stephen Magill, Tapabrata "Topo" Pal, and Michael Edenzon share the story of how the industry's first reference architecture for automated governance came together. Watch a clip of the Automated Governance: A Roundtable Discussion for an inside look at the breakthrough moments in the process. ?? IT Revolution

What's the hidden secret of the world's best teams? In this age of uncertainty (?? Maggie Jackson), I am seeing collectives all sizes hunker down, do what safe / expected, or choose comfort over courageous action. There is another way--rebuild collective confidence. In a recent article published by Duke Corporate Education, I explore this concept and how leaders can use it to: ??set and achieve more ambitious goals. ??persist through obstacles with increased determination. ??outperform seemingly more skilled or more successful teams. Teams that succeed when others fail isn't due to luck or the tailwinds of a "winning streak". It happens because these teams: ?? have members who believe they can meaningfully contribute. ?? look for inspiration from other successful teams and collectives. ?? learn and train together to ensure knowledge is spread across the team and shared. ?? create low stakes moments where they can experience success together and build a winning mindset. In an era when the world feels heavy, the environment is wildly dynamic, and success is no longer guaranteed, collective confidence might just be the only tool a leader has to stem the tides and scale the next mountain. This is the work I love doing with executive teams and collectives--helping them to see they have everything they need, inside. Teams like those led by tremendous leaders such as Cecile Coutens, Debbie Durso-Bumpus, Dane ?? Groeneveld, Philip Dur, Ron Gaver, Kayling Gaver, Bo Lais, Stephanie Neuvirth, and many others. Give it a read and let me know what you think.

Really enjoyed learning from adidas again, this time via Fernando Cornago at Gene Kim's latest IT Revolution event. Check out my latest for The New Stack which is as much about #DevOps as it could be for any #GenAI benefits. Also definitely check out my previous post on this 74-year-old sneaker brand's #PlatformEngineering strategy with Andreia Otto and Ravikanth Mogulla while you're at it. The brand is doing some really interesting work to retain and grow tech talent with interesting tech and #DevEx! PS cheers to my editor Richard MacManus for this just much better hed than I could come up with. #ETLS https://lnkd.in/eDiBA-y8

?? The Missing Ingredient in Leadership: Trust Through Understanding Trust isn't just another corporate buzzword—it's the foundation of high-performing organizations. In our latest article, we explore how modern leaders can break down historical barriers and build genuine trust, especially between technology and business teams. Discover practical strategies for building sustainable trust at the link in the comments ?? #Leadership #OrganizationalTrust #BusinessTransformation

?? The 2024 State of DevOps Report confirms what many of us have experienced: transformational leadership directly improves employee productivity, satisfaction, and overall organizational performance. But what does transformational leadership look like in practice? In our latest article, we break down the concrete steps you can take to become a more effective modern leader. Read more: https://itrev.io/4bpabaz #DevOps #OrganizationalPerformance #LeadershipSkills

"Are you spending more time telling or asking?" This is just one of the powerful self-reflection questions we pose in our latest article on leadership in the digital age. If you're ready to evolve your leadership approach and create an environment where innovation flourishes, this piece is for you. Discover practical strategies for modern leadership: https://itrev.io/4bpabaz #LeadershipTips #PersonalDevelopment #Innovation

???? HAPPY WORLD BOOK DAY! ???? As we celebrate #WorldBookDay2025, we’re looking back at the incredible moments from The Business Book Awards 2024! ?? A HUGE congratulations to all the remarkable authors once again on their achievements and much deserved recognition! ?? ?? Business Book of the Year 2024 - 'Ruthlessly Caring' by Amy Walters Cohen (Wiley) ?? Startup / Scaleup Book 2024 - 'Do Start' by Dan Kieran (The Do Book Co.) ?? Sales & Marketing Book 2024 - 'Double Your Price' by David Falzani MBE (FT Publishing) ?? Change & Sustainability Book 2024 - 'The Handbook of Carbon Management' by Petra Molthan-Hill, Fiona Winfield, Richard Howarth & Dr Muhammad Usman Mazhar (Routledge Taylor & Francis Group) ?? Leadership Book 2024 - 'GLUE' by John Dore (Routledge) ?? Work & Life Book 2024 - 'Six Figures in School Hours' by Kate Toon (Major Street Publishing) ?? Business Self-Development Book 2024 - 'Marketing for Introverts' by Jenny Procter (PURPLE STAR DESIGN LIMITED) ?? Wellness & Wellbeing Book 2024 - 'The Leader’s Guide to Wellbeing' by Dr Audrey Tang (FT Publishing) ?? Short Business Book 2024 - 'The Marketing Leader’s CODE' by Gareth Helm (Intellectual Perspective Press) ?? Specialist Business Book 2024 - 'The Human Behind The Coach' by Claire Pedrick MCC & Lucia Baldelli MCC (Practical Inspiration Publishing) ?? Diversity, Inclusion & Equality Book 2024 - 'Revolting Women' by Dr Lucy Ryan (Practical Inspiration Publishing) ?? Business Journey Book 2024 - 'The Sky Is No Limit' by Per Wimmer (LID Publishing) ?? Smart Thinking Book 2024 - 'Writing for Busy Readers' by Todd Rogers & Jessica Lasky-Fink (Dutton) ?? International Business Book 2024 - 'Wrong Fit, Right Fit' by Andre Martin (IT Revolution) The Business Book Awards in partnership with Pathway Group celebrates the work of authors who have shared their industry or market knowledge, experience and expertise in published book form. Entries for The Business Book Awards 2025 are open until Sunday 16th March 2025. View this year's entries so far and find out more ?? https://lnkd.in/efAcK7N #WorldBookDay #BBA2025 #BBA2024 #BusinessBook #BusinessBooks #BusinessAuthor #PublishedAuthor #Author #BusinessWisdom #Book #Books