Scaling yourself as a leader
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Episodes
Exploring the different types of technical leadership
How to scale yourself at the speed of Slack
How to scale yourself as a first-time engineering leader
Skills for first-time Lead Developers
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Managing the burnout burndown
Being right is only half the battle: how to optimize your interpersonal connections
Creating positive cultures distributed engineering teams through communication
Exploring the different types of technical leadership
Navigating friction in your engineering team
Effective meeting facilitation techniques
Lessons from flying for engineering leadership
Extended leave: how to manage the anxieties of returning to work
Transitioning from technical leadership to parenthood, and back again
Applying software engineering practices to improve people management
The reality of being a Principal Engineer
Four steps to identifying your new role
Followership: a mechanism for distributing leadership
Reasons to step into a leadership role (and the reasons not to)
The myths and traps of "managing up"
Increasing your influence through building a professional network
Learning to love meta productivity
Talking with Tech Leads: Pat Kua in conversation
Become an effective software engineering manager: James Stanier in conversation
Not all engineering leaders are engineering managers
Level up into leadership with human-centered design
The parable of the locksmith
Software freedom vs human freedom
From open source to ethical source
'It’s been a tough week': managing mental health in the workplace
How to be a sponsor when you're a developer
Taking charge of your career growth
CONTENT SPONSORED by TWITTER
On being Latinx and an Engineering Leader in the United States
Learnings from my first 90 days as an engineering manager
CONTENT SPONSORED by WORK & CO
Learnings from Realizing Empathy and how to apply them as an engineer
CONTENT SPONSORED by TARGET
How to build your learning culture
How to uncover leadership opportunities
Taking a thoughtful approach to the job search process
Realizing empathy: Seung Chan Lim in conversation
Check your privilege: Myisha Hill in conversation
Navigating conflict between management styles
CONTENT SPONSORED by TARGET
Bootstrapping a culture of learning in five minutes a day
The invisible song of engineering leadership
Tips & tricks for your own personal development
From manager to director and beyond
The road to senior individual contributor
Career vectors for technical leaders
Mentor, coach, sponsor: a guide to developing engineers
How 2020 has shaped you as an engineering leader
The Effective Engineer: Edmond Lau in conversation
Three habits to thrive in your first engineering leadership role
Building a vernacular with your engineering team
Leverage your expertise to excel as an engineering leader
Presenting to executives
Storytelling techniques for creating impactful presentations
Should engineering managers be technical?
Four areas of focus for successful technical leaders
Building Strong Foundations for Engineering Leadership
Scaling yourself as a senior engineering leader
Measuring your value as a tech lead
Avoiding common mistakes as a new engineering manager
Storytelling patterns for engineering leaders
Being a customer-focused engineering leader
Leadership Through the Underground Railroad
CONTENT SPONSORED by SHOPIFY
Owning your onboarding in a remote world
Leading through public speaking as an engineering leader
Work-life balance as an engineering leader
Tools for effective delegation in engineering management
Leading radical change as an engineering manager
Navigating different communication styles as engineers
Leadership Lessons from the Agile Manifesto
Prioritising personal development as en engineering leader
Communicating as an engineering leader
Managing everyday BAU as a tech lead
What I wish I knew as a first time Tech Lead
Hacking verbal communication systems
Addressing Imposter Syndrome for engineering leaders
Leading Leads - Lessons from a growing team
Empathetic communication as an engineering leader
Characteristics of a modern tech lead
Navigating the challenges of being a tech lead
Embracing change as an engineering leader
Maximize your mentorship: search and secure
How to write communication guidelines – and live by them
How to become involved in your technical community
The skill of naming what’s happening in the room
I’m newly remote under coronavirus, AMA
Powerful questions and active listening
Don't let miscommunications derail your projects
You're not just a manager, you're also a boss
Common management failures in developing individual contributors
Creating an early career plan that grows as you do
Recognizing and rectifying your mistakes as an engineering leader
What blocks you from listening?
Empathy: the key to effective verbal communication
Document yourself: a framework for career advancement
When, why, and how to stop coding as your day job
The night the lights went out in Texas
Becoming an engineering manager: autonomy equals responsibility
What linguistics can teach us about building software with distributed teams
CONTENT SPONSORED by TARGET
Learnings from 'Building an environment for learning and development'
The eight flavors of engineering management
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Learnings from 'Communicating effectively within engineering orgs'
Dealing with FOMO as an engineering leader
Leading engineers when you aren't one yourself
How to lead with greater impact
Leading through writing in software engineering
Don’t stall your burnout recovery
Fundamentals of leadership development for high-performers
Career development for engineering managers
Becoming an engineering director
Borrowing lines from great leaders around you
Filtering your language as an engineering leader
CONTENT SPONSORED by EXPEDIA
Using communication frameworks to become a better engineering leader
From individual contributor to manager, and back again
An engineer’s self-review guide
‘What do you mean I’m not perfect’? How to be on the receiving end of constructive feedback
How to have difficult conversations
Getting through the awkwardness of networking
Who are staff, principal, and distinguished engineers?
CONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
An engineer's guide to choosing the right job
CONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
The Great Resignation: How to leverage this moment in your job search
CONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
Learnings from 'Navigating the engineering job market'
CONTENT SPONSORED by PEPSICO
Why being a mentor benefits you too
How to expand your scope as a Staff+ engineer
Being a principal engineer. The world is your oyster.
Be a brilliant people developer
Tech lead skills for developers
CONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
Digging into the details of your next engineering role
Supercharging your impact as an engineering leader
CONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
How to negotiate a salary offer
How to level up as a programmer
CONTENT SPONSORED by HASHICORP
Reimagining servant leadership
Finding a company with an inclusive engineering culture
Leading without authority as a Staff+ Engineer
Transferring your manager skills when returning to the individual contributor track
CONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
The art of interviewing your future company
Making a bigger impact through collaboration as a senior individual contributor
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Finding the right engineering role for you
Delegation 202: Finding the right people and setting them up for success
Writing matters: How to improve your written communication skills
Three things that are limiting your impact as an engineer
Understanding the role as a Staff engineer
Be a brilliant people developer
Tech Lead Masterclass
Software Engineering at Google: Lessons Learned from Programming Over Time
Secrets to securing speaking engagements
Top 10 ideas to take into 2022
Understanding the role of a Principal engineer
DevOps for Dummies: Emily Freeman in conversation
CONTENT SPONSORED by AIRBRAKE
Setting the right strategic goals for your engineering org
Five valuable lessons for a new tech lead
CONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
Standing out as a remote candidate
How to set healthy boundaries with your work
Grow your influence with the art of diplomacy
Changing jobs during pregnancy: Secrets to success
Elastic Leadership: Roy Osherove in conversation
Seven must-reads for women in tech
CONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
What top companies are looking for in a great remote technical interview
Want to become a mentee? Follow these five steps.
Helping juniors to get started in tech: Amarachi Amaechi in conversation
CONTENT SPONSORED by AUTOMATTIC
How coaching can help you become a better leader
CONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
How to maximize your job offer as a remote engineer
Supercharging your impact as an engineering director
How do you keep growing when you are the leader of the organization?
Getting credit for invisible work at the Staff+ level
To code or not to code: What's the right balance for Staff+ engineers?
CONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
How to stand out behind the screen: A guide for remote candidates
Building bridges with difficult co-workers
How to grow your impact beyond your team
CONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
Four things you need to know from 'Setting yourself up for success as a remote candidate'
How to gather helpful insight from your peers
How to lead when you’re going through a personal crisis
Why you should be a mentor (yes, even you!)
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How to manage up in your team: Six steps for success
CONTENT SPONSORED by TWITTER
Eight things you need to know when moving from a startup to an established tech company
Five must-reads for Staff+ engineers
Everything you need to know when transitioning from IC to manager
How to get helpful, actionable feedback from your colleagues
The secret to getting to the Staff+ level? Leverage.
How to navigate organizational changes
Why your path to engineering management doesn’t have to be traditional
LeadDev editor’s picks: August 2022
Engineering manager or individual contributor: Which path is right for you?
A tech lead’s guide to effective communication
Three proven strategies for presenting to busy people (like your boss!)
A CTO’s guide to code-switching: How to tailor your messages to your audience
Three ways to make time for reflection as an engineering leader
Is a project management career right for you?
How to set yourself up for success in a Staff+ engineering role
LeadDev editor’s picks: September 2022
What is a Vice President of Engineering?
The surprisingly high cost of multitasking (and how to avoid it)
CONTENT SPONSORED by AUTOMATTIC
How to succeed by getting good at failing
The leader’s journal: Become an inspiring leader in ten minutes a day
How becoming a parent accelerated my path to staff engineer
CONTENT SPONSORED by CASH APP
What to expect when transitioning from IC to engineering manager
LeadDev editor’s picks: October 2022
Why impatience is a virtue in engineering leaders
How to find and become a great engineering mentor
CONTENT SPONSORED by CHOCO
Five things I wish I knew before becoming an engineering manager
Four ways to protect yourself from burnout
LeadDev editor’s picks: November 2022
What US engineering managers can expect to earn in 2023
What UK engineering managers can expect to earn in 2022
How to survive the tech layoffs storm
What is an engineering manager? Taking the step up
The Staff Engineer’s Path: A Guide For Individual Contributors Navigating Growth and Change: Tanya Reilly in conversation
The three steps to take after you’ve been laid off
Your 30-60-90-day plan as a new manager
You’re not lacking passion, you’re lacking energy
Resilient Management: Lara Hogan in conversation
LeadDev editor’s picks: January 2023
What makes an effective software engineer?
The best of LeadDev 2022
Demystifying managing managers
How to be an ethical engineering leader
Learning to enjoy the career progression journey
Exercising foresight as an engineering leader
Three ways to develop contextual awareness as a leader
Goal planning for the new year and beyond
LeadDev editor’s picks: February 2023
Want to stay technical as a manager? Stay curious
Nurturing a non-linear career
Values: The runbook for leadership
Three skills to develop before becoming an engineering leader
LeadDev editor’s picks: March 2023
Becoming a more self-directing Staff+ individual contributor
Lessons learned from managing managers
Being a highly sensitive engineering leader during uncertain times
Just 16% of training budgets have been cut in 2023
LeadDev editor’s picks: April 2023
How to return to work after parental leave
The career progression of a software tester
How leaders can better prioritize personal to-dos
How to make performance reviews more productive
What is a software architect? Someone with an eye on the big picture
A diverse career can help you be a better leader
How to better organize your time as a new engineering manager
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Five strategies to navigate uncertain times
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Four strategies for avoiding stress as a senior engineer
Breaking down different software tester roles
LeadDev editor’s picks: May 2023
Leading as the most experienced engineer in the room
An introvert’s guide to engineering management
Getting the best for your team by effectively managing upwards
Being a tech lead doesn’t mean having all the answers
LeadDev editor’s picks: June 2023
Setting boundaries when you’re overworked
CONTENT SPONSORED by SHOPIFY
9 ways to build technical depth, fast
What is a staff engineering manager and how can you become one?
LeadDev editor’s picks: July 2023
Using leave to cultivate autonomy in your team
LeadDev editor’s picks: August 2023
Answering some common engineering leadership questions
Going from staff engineer to engineering manager
Maximizing your impact when moving into a leadership role
The reality of being an engineering fellow
What is a tech lead? First among equals on a developer team
Fostering a skip-level manager relationship
3 goals to work towards when starting a new Staff+ role
Strategies for managing being overwhelmed
A leader’s guide to effective time management
LeadDev editor’s picks: September 2023
Knowing when it's time to leave your job
What do we mean by Staff+?
Professional growth based on personal passions
The reality of being a VP of Engineering
Tech is changing, engineering management is not
LeadDev editor’s picks: October 2023
3 ways to use generative AI for engineering management
4 strategies to amplify engineering leader productivity
Becoming a force multiplier by influencing without seniority
How tech leads can manage projects effectively
The unexpected learnings of a first-time tech lead
Ask Mathias: How do I delegate my work when I don’t have enough time?
Why being laid off can help you be a better manager
How to determine if a company is right for you
CONTENT SPONSORED by APOLLO
The 4 steps to leading through a downturn
Bolstering your toolbox as an engineering manager
How to communicate a decision you disagree with
CONTENT SPONSORED by APOLLO
Rethinking your engineering budget during a downturn
Ask Maria: How do I turn around a strained relationship with a peer?
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Adapting your leadership for a downturn
How engineering leaders can write better proposals
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4 free engineering slides that win over boardrooms
How to be the best servant leader for your team
How to lead senior engineers as a new manager
What engineering managers need to know for 2024
3 scenarios when you should ask for help
How to build trust as a new engineering manager
Finding the right distance as a manager
How to manage mental health in the tech industry
6 managing up techniques for senior ICs
Tech layoffs are making things worse for women in leadership
31 smart questions to ask in a software engineering interview
Ask Mathias: How can I add value to a team of senior engineers?
5 ways to be a more efficient leader in 2024
Ask Maria: Why aren’t our productivity metrics helping?
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