Ctrl Zed is the digital alter ego of every tech leader who's had enough of micromanagement, meetings that should've been code, and leadership built on fear instead of trust.
Performance reviews suck. There, we said it. They’re stale, scripted, and about as useful as a chocolate teapot. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Here’s how to unbreak the system and actually help your people grow (without the buzzwords or BS).
If your project only ships when devs drop everything last-minute, it’s not urgency—it’s poor planning. Stop making your bad timeline our crisis. Read the full takedown now on LeadDontCtrl.
Tech leadership isn’t a job—it’s a full-contact costume change. You’ll rotate through visionary, therapist, human shield, and “why am I still in this meeting?” hats before lunch. Here’s how to survive the chaos (and maybe even enjoy it).
Asking for a dev estimate without context is like ordering a pizza without toppings, tools, or a damn oven. This post breaks down why your "quick ballpark" is BS—and how to stop weaponizing estimates like a management dodgeball.
Tech leadership isn’t a solo campaign—it’s a co-op game, and someone on your team keeps friendly firing. This post breaks down how to lead without blowing up your own squad. Sarcasm included. Respawns not guaranteed.
