Brian Gaines - Engineering Insights & Leadership Lessons https://briangaines.com Insights, experiences, and lessons learned from 20+ years in software engineering and leadership en-US Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:32:36 GMT Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:32:36 GMT 1440 Brian Gaines Portfolio RSS Generator briang.sandiego@gmail.com (Brian Gaines) briang.sandiego@gmail.com (Brian Gaines) Copyright 2025 Brian Gaines What Makes Leadership Work: New Research on Project Success https://briangaines.com/blog/what-makes-leadership-work-new-research-on-project-success A 2025 study shows the leadership behaviors that most strongly predict on-time, on-budget delivery: clear goals, constructive feedback, role clarity, and team autonomy. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://briangaines.com/blog/what-makes-leadership-work-new-research-on-project-success briang.sandiego@gmail.com (Brian Gaines) Leadership leadership project management team performance research Why the Engineering Manager Still Matters in Agile Teams https://briangaines.com/blog/why-engineering-managers-still-matter-agile-teams Agile promised to eliminate managers. This editorial explores why great engineering managers still matter as mentors, boundary spanners, and catalysts for team trust. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://briangaines.com/blog/why-engineering-managers-still-matter-agile-teams briang.sandiego@gmail.com (Brian Gaines) Leadership agile management leadership team building software development Building My Leadership Manifesto: What I Learned About Leading People https://briangaines.com/blog/building-my-leadership-manifesto How writing a leadership manifesto helped me uncover the principles that guide how I lead. A reflection on what truly shapes teams and the ongoing practice of leadership. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://briangaines.com/blog/building-my-leadership-manifesto briang.sandiego@gmail.com (Brian Gaines) Leadership leadership management personal growth team building Staying Engaged in a Remote Team: Why Slack Matters https://briangaines.com/blog/staying-engaged-remote-team-slack Learn how to use Slack effectively to build presence, connection, and trust in remote teams. Practical tips for staying visible and engaged while maintaining focus. Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://briangaines.com/blog/staying-engaged-remote-team-slack briang.sandiego@gmail.com (Brian Gaines) Leadership remote work team communication slack leadership collaboration The Job Description Decoder: What Companies Are Really Telling You https://briangaines.com/blog/job-description-red-green-flags Learn to decode job descriptions with this guide to red and green flag phrases. Know what companies are really saying before you apply or interview. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://briangaines.com/blog/job-description-red-green-flags briang.sandiego@gmail.com (Brian Gaines) Career job search career advice career tips The Ultimate Job Site Directory: 100+ Platforms for Every Career Path https://briangaines.com/blog/ultimate-job-site-directory A comprehensive guide to 100+ job sites, from tech platforms to remote work boards. Find opportunities that match your skills, location preferences, and career goals. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://briangaines.com/blog/ultimate-job-site-directory briang.sandiego@gmail.com (Brian Gaines) Career job search career resources