Chris Seifert

Jan 6, 2026

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9 min read

Autonomy vs Absenteeism in Leadership

Is your leadership style autonomous or just absentee? While micromanagement is inefficient, absentee leadership kills innovation and demoralizes your best people.

Chris Seifert

Nov 12, 2025

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8 min read

Don't Go Chasing AI Waterfalls

The strategic discipline that underpins successful AI adoption

Chris Seifert

Don't Believe the AI Hype. Don't Dismiss It Either.

Oct 23, 2025

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5 min read

Don't Believe the AI Hype. Don't Dismiss It Either.

Finding the narrow path between swallowing the hype and rejecting the pessimism

Chris Seifert

careers

When is a Manager Ready to Become a Director?

Nov 26, 2024

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7 min read

When is a Manager Ready to Become a Director?

What differentiates a good engineering manager who is ready for the next step?

Chris Seifert

leadership

Nov 6, 2023

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2 min read

Leadership Books

The books I'm regularly recommending to new and prospective leaders.

Chris Seifert