We're Not Family: Building Teams That Perform and Thrive
Why treating workplace teams like family creates problems, and how to build high-performing teams with clear roles, accountability, and healthy transitions.
Read moreContent tagged with #Leadership
24 posts, 8 resources
Leading teams, making decisions, and driving outcomes through influence.
Blog Posts
They're Still There, Even If You Can't See Them: Leading Fully-Remote Engineering Teams
Strategies for building connection, trust, and high performance in distributed engineering teams through practical rituals and leadership approaches.
Read moreDon't Lose the Spark: Channeling Startup Energy Through Growth
Learn how to help startups maintain their innovative energy and creativity while developing the maturity needed for sustainable growth.
Read moreMaturing Ain't Easy: Teaching Growth Without Killing the Vibe
Learn how to guide startups through their growth phase by introducing maturity and structure while preserving the energy and creativity that fueled their early success.
Read moreThe Awkward Teenage Years: Maturing Without Losing The Spark
Teams can grow up without growing old. They can maintain their special spark while developing the maturity to sustain long-term success.
Read moreThe Sherpa's Guide: Charting the Course for Your Team
Learn how being a Sherpa leader can help your team succeed in complex projects and grow together.
Read moreAir Traffic Control: How Engineering Leaders Keep Everything Running Smoothly
Learn how engineering leaders use Air Traffic Controller skills to manage teams, projects, and deadlines effectively.
Read moreTwo Key Roles in Engineering Leadership: Air Traffic Controller and Sherpa
Learn how being both an Air Traffic Controller and a Sherpa helps engineering leaders guide their teams to success.
Read moreHit the Ground Running: A Quick Way to Get to Know Your Team
As a leader, especially when joining a new organization or team, it's valuable to collect insights early on. How you do it can make a big impact on how quickly you can build trust with your team.
Read moreOwn Your Impact: The Strategic Guide to Tracking Accomplishments
Learning to recognize and share your achievements is so important and when done right, it can boost your career without compromising your values.
Read moreUnlocking Tech Success: Mastering Decision Making and Prioritization
Clear priorities and focused decisions help teams achieve their goals efficiently and effectively.
Read moreNavigating Trade-Offs: Strategies to Combat Decision Fatigue for Tech Leaders
Building a sustainable decision-making process helps you and your team thrive.
Read moreBeyond Gut Feel: Diverse Voices and Data for Smarter Leadership
Using rigorous analysis and open collaboration creates a culture where both numbers and human perspectives guide decision-making.
Read moreGuiding Your Team Through the Unknown: Empowering Leadership in Uncertain Times
Engineering leaders guide their teams through constant changes, from new technologies to market shifts to unexpected team transitions.
Read moreTurning Setbacks into Success: Embracing Failure on the Path to Innovation
Engineering leaders who embrace failure as a learning tool create opportunities for groundbreaking advancements in technology.
Read moreSteering the Ship: How Engineering Leaders Navigate Change with Confidence
Engineering leaders must carefully evaluate when new technology will benefit their teams and when existing systems work best.
Read moreNurturing Technical Excellence: Inspiring Teams and Shaping the Future
Building great software requires a culture where quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement become natural habits for the whole team.
Read moreBuilding High-Quality Software with Empowered Engineering Teams
Engineering leaders must create a culture where teams can deliver excellent software while feeling supported and capable in their work.
Read moreBuilding Strong Teams Through Technical Leadership
Great teams thrive through continuous learning, diverse perspectives, and effective collaboration.
Read moreFinding Balance: Technical Skills and Strategic Leadership
Technical leaders can maintain their expertise while guiding teams toward success.
Read moreEmpathetic Technical Leadership: Building Strong Engineering Teams
Empathy helps leaders create effective, unified teams that achieve great results together.
Read moreGrowing with Reliable Technology: Continuous Improvement and Adaptation
Reliable technology creates freedom to grow, innovate, and adapt. It provides a sustainable and rewarding path to success.
Read moreLeading with Reliable Technology: Maximizing Team Potential
Technology choices shape team success. Leaders can empower their teams by selecting proven tools that enhance productivity and innovation.
Read moreThe Power of Reliable Technology: Building a Solid Foundation
Reliable technology helps teams work efficiently and focus on solving important problems. It creates a strong foundation for innovation and success.
Read moreResources
Creating Inclusive Hybrid Meetings: Ensuring Every Voice is Heard
A comprehensive guide to running effective hybrid meetings that engage both remote and in-office team members equally
View resource30-60-90 Day Plan for Engineering Leadership
A comprehensive guide for engineering leaders to effectively navigate their first 90 days in a new role.
View resourceEffective Meeting Planning
A set of checklists for planning and conducting effective meetings
View resourceRegularly Established Meetings
Well-established meetings ensure information flows consistently, decisions get made efficiently, and everyone stays connected to our broader mission.
View resourceAssessing Team, Project, Processes
A framework for quickly assessing team health, project status, and existing processes of an engineering organization.
View resourceEngineering Personas
An exploration of the three main engineering personas—Architect, Creator, and Specialist—and how they contribute uniquely to software development teams.
View resourceEngineering Roles Framework
A comprehensive framework defining engineering levels, responsibilities, and career progression paths for both individual contributors and managers.
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