Daniel Mendalka

CTO at @Masterplan_com

[Rua M. Williams @FractalEcho]

This is not an email I ever expected to receive or send.

[Daniel Mendalka @daniula]

@GergelyOrosz Ahh, too slow 😅

[Daniel Mendalka @daniula]

@GergelyOrosz https://t.co/0FwU2lycpX

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

The most undervalued skill of our time is the ability to write.

In an analog world, talking was the main currency of communication and connection. In a digital world, there's a growing premium on the capacity to convey thoughts in text.

The pen is mightier than the spoken word.

[Daniel Mendalka @daniula]

@Nuclino @elliekayres @elmanu @jondorleans 🤣🤣🤣

[Daniel Mendalka @daniula]

@GergelyOrosz Analytics Engineer

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Hey leaders: If people aren't coming to the office, look in the mirror.

They're not avoiding work. They’re avoiding toxic cultures, micromanagers, constant interruptions, and countless hours wasted commuting.

If you want people to show up more often, make it worth the trip.

[Daniel Mendalka @daniula]

@buritica Resume driven development

[jeff @yephph]

Primer puts all of these to shame

[Gergely Orosz @GergelyOrosz]

Heartwarming how many people donating supplies for refugees in Ukraine at this Amsterdam do drop off point. About 5 people/minute came.

Our sleeping bags + supplies are all going to the Polish border tonight alongside hundreds (thousands?) other items. #SupportUkraine

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Criticizing is fast and easy. Creating is slow and difficult.

The two hours you spent on a book or movie usually took two years to produce.

Anyone can tear down someone else's work. The true test of insight is whether you can help them improve it or build something of your own.

[Daniel Mendalka @daniula]

@GergelyOrosz Some might call it a dark UX 🤔😉

[Gergely Orosz @GergelyOrosz]

“One thing I’ve learned about tech startups: there are two types of CEOs. The “sales CEO” and the “engineer CEO”. The sooner you figure out which CEO your startup has (and you need to figure out: it’s rarely obvious), the better off you’ll be.” - from a startup veteran engineer

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

When people ask for your feedback, it's a mark of respect. They value your knowledge, skill, or taste.

When they don't hesitate to give you feedback, it's a sign of trust. They have faith that you'll take it as an opportunity to grow, not a threat to your ego.

[Daniel Mendalka @daniula]

@GergelyOrosz Done

[Daniel Mendalka @daniula]

Root cause of failure, root cause of success https://t.co/m8asATpvM6 via @wordpressdotcom

[Daniel Mendalka @daniula]

@Greenwheels The car is not on parking place and nowhere nearby, can't cancel my reservation or edit it to a different car. Your contact support is not responding for over half an hour. Rethink your app for such situations

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Dear managers:

If you can’t keep your team engaged in virtual meetings, might it be time to rethink how you run your meetings?

If you can’t trust people to be engaged when their cameras are off, might it be time to rethink your management style?

Sincerely,
Everyone with a Job

[Andrzej Krzywda @andrzejkrzywda]

CRUD - maps database into code

DDD - maps business into code

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

The irony of "soft skills" is that they're often the hardest to master.

Leadership, communication, collaboration, creativity, and adaptability may not be technical, but they're increasingly vital.

Behavioral, social, and emotional skills are what make humans indispensable.