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What to do when internal politics stalls a project
If all teams on a project feel like they’re pulling in different directions, it’s time to build a coalition.
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How to begin your journey to effective leadership
Principles, processes, and tips for being the best manager you can be.
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In partnership with Chainguard
The surprising habits of high velocity engineering teams
Working smarter, not harder, to achieve high velocity.
Editor’s picks
How to lead individuals with advanced technical expertise
If you’re a manager of individual contributor’s who have more years of experience on you, you may be confused on how best to lead them.
How can I rebuild a struggling team’s confidence and trust?
When there’s friction in the team you’re managing, morale, performance, and trust all take a hit. How can you rectify the situation?
How to lead senior engineers as a new manager
If you’ve just entered a management role, cultivating your relationship with the senior engineers on your team may be a daunting prospect. Here are a few ways to get that relationship off to a good start.

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Essential reading

Reasons to step into a leadership role (and the reasons not to)
Thinking of becoming an engineering leader? Let Pat Kua help you with the first step of the journey.
On our Leadership playlist

What we talk about when we talk about leadership
Exploring key leadership themes from years in tech, this talk offers guidance and practical strategies to help engineers become the leaders they want to be.

From engineer to executive: Leading the shift and inspiring business-minded tech teams
Explore the journey from engineering leader to CTO, with insights on bridging technology and business strategy, leading with influence, and fostering business-minded tech teams.

Elevating your leadership skills during tough times
What skills do you need to be a great leader during economic uncertainty?

Post-ZIRP engineering leadership
This talk explores the evolution of the engineering leadership role from the growth-focused 2010s to today’s environment of increased scrutiny and accountability.

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Big tech cracks down on low performers in drive for efficiency
Microsoft has followed in the steps of Meta and Amazon on cracking down on low performers.
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Why leaders trust AI more than their colleagues
The rise of the AI executive advisor and what it means for how business decisions get made.
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Cracking the code of parenthood and leadership
Parenthood and leadership often feel like juggling two demanding, yet deeply rewarding, roles.
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The AI engineering curriculum
A reading list to help understand the latest paradigm shift in software engineering, as generative AI-powered coding tools enter the workforce.
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5 ways tech leads can become better mentors
Great mentors don’t just give answers, they spark confidence, curiosity, and build habits of thinking deeper.
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How leaders can beat the first quarter slump
After the buzz of New Years Eve and all the aspirations that follow fizzle out, what can you do to regain some momentum?
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Make 2025 your most impactful year yet
What can you do to increase your impact in 2025? Build sustainable systems, measure what matters, and, through it all, lead with empathy.
Top Leadership videos
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Were our values a lie? Leading teams through diversity’s collapse
As industry shifts impact diversity, leaders must stay true to their values. This talk provides strategies to uphold your principles, build resilience, and foster inclusivity and trust, even when the company no longer prioritizes them.
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Balancing direction and empowerment
In this talk, Lara Hogan shares how to balance being empowering and being directive as a leader, as well as when you should switch up your approach.
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The performance curve: A legacy model in modern disguise
A critique of modern performance management, exposing its flawed assumptions and hidden biases, while offering actionable insights for leaders to build fairer, more effective systems that align with their morals and modern organizational goals.
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The sprinter’s leadership mindset
What engineering leaders can learn from the discipline, focus, and strategy of a sprinter.
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Rebuilding trust: Leadership after layoffs
In today’s tech landscape, layoffs have become cyclical events. This talk examines the modern layoff process and provides strategies for rebuilding team trust.
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In partnership with Revelo
Engineering leadership playbook, 2025: Three lessons every engineering leader needs this year
Learn three key lessons to lead AI adoption, build remote teams, and strengthen engineering culture.
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Global teams, seamless success: Managing diverse engineers for high-impact deliveries
Learn how to tackle the real challenges of managing global engineering teams – avoiding miscommunication, preventing team friction, and ensuring accountability – so you can drive on-time deliveries and build a motivated team that delivers quality software.
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Levelling up: Transitioning successfully into a manager of managers role
The talk I wish I’d found when I became a manager of managers. Tips and insights to prepare you for the road ahead.