I'm Scott Drake. I write software and teach leadership, but what I really do is study complex things and turn those insights into systems anyone can use. This site is where I share past and current work.
When a high-performing employee resigns, leaders usually ask the same question: What’s missing?
Pay. Benefits. Perks. Engagement programs.
That instinct makes sense, but it often points in the wrong direction.
When compensation is reasonably market-aligned, retention problems rarely come from...
Thinking about GenAI as a speed tool misses where the real leverage shows up. Two things deliver more value than velocity.
- GenAI expands a person's Capability
AI collapses skill boundaries in ways we haven’t seen before.
→ A SQL developer contributes meaningfully in Entity Framework
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