Mike Fisher is a software engineer and technology enthusiast known for his expertise in web development and programming languages. Readers can learn about coding best practices, software architecture patterns, and emerging technologies. With blog posts, tutorials, and technical analysis, Mike Fisher shares  insights and best practices for building modern and scalable software solutions.

Fish Food for Thought

A software engineer turned CTO and CEO reflects on how a single offhand comment from a senior leader — recognizing his military leadership background as relevant to engineering management — redirected his entire career. Using this personal story as a lens, the piece explores what great mentorship actually looks like: surfacing undervalued assets, offering a new identity rather than just advice, and granting permission to act. Historical examples (Ford/Edison, Oprah/Angelou, Gates/Buffett, Socrates/Plato) illustrate how brief but credible recognition can compound into transformative career trajectories. Leaders are challenged to speak up when they see potential in others, and individuals are encouraged to pay attention when credible people reflect back an uncomfortable but expansive version of themselves.

The Impact of One Great Leader