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How to push back when execs are all-in on AI
When AI is seemingly everywhere, how can you make sure your org takes thoughtful steps?
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How to communicate mandates (even if you disagree with them)
You may not agree with a mandate, but that shouldn’t affect the way you communicate it to your team.
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Debugging the most critical relationship in your work life: How to work better with an imperfect boss
Many bosses, despite their best efforts, struggle with communication, delegation, and career support for their teams. This talk explores how to navigate the complexities of working with your boss, balancing honesty with career impact, and building a more effective partnership.
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A tech lead’s guide to effective communication
Tips for improving your communication skills as a tech lead
A leader’s guide to active and reflective listening
Active listening is often overlooked in the realm of communication. Here are some tactics to improve how you listen to others.

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Essential reading

Writing matters: How to improve your written communication skills
Mastering the art of writing as an engineering leader
On our Communication playlist

Influential storytelling
Brianna McCullough talks about how to structure compelling stories that lead to alignment, buy-in and most importantly belief from our stakeholders, partners, and more importantly our teams.

How to complain positively
Josh Goldberg, a serial complainer with a catchy smile, will walk you through the steps he takes to make sure his complaining is heard and felt without causing pain.

Influencing without management authority as a senior individual contributor
Effectively communicating technical expertise.

Communicating change: leading through the change curve
How to tailor your communications based on how your employees are experiencing and reacting to the change.

Help your engineering, product and security teams get on the same page
How can teams find alignment among competing priorities?

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Getting big changes implemented at the staff+ level
A guide to planning ambitious technical initiatives
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Three things that are limiting your impact as an engineer
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Writing matters: How to improve your written communication skills
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How to generate engaged leads from webinars
A guide to running a webinar that brings in high-quality opportunities
Top Communication videos
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Turning conflict into empathy on engineering teams
How to create a safe space for open communication.
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Communicating change: leading through the change curve
How to tailor your communications based on how your employees are experiencing and reacting to the change.
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Creating the foundation for difficult conversations
How to build and cultivate trust as the foundation for difficult conversations.
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The engineering leader’s guide to motivational anti-patterns
Motivation mistakes and how to avoid them.
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Empathetic communication as an engineering leader
The Internet is full of articles about how to build & lead tech teams, however reading these will only get you so far. In order to become a successful tech lead you must also know how to manage people, including: clients, project teams, other colleagues and your bosses.