Leadership in Tech
Leadership in Tech
Welcome to the first Thursday issue. Explore insights on career progression from manager to director, crafting effective team traditions, AI engineering patterns, and the dynamics of software development. Enjoy.
Happy New Year. 🎉 This issue features the top 5 must-read articles of 2025, tackling senior engineer management, AI's impact on careers, and traits of effective tech leads. Dive in for insights that can transform your approach.
In this final issue of 2025, we explore habits for exceptional performance, effective compensation strategies, and decision-making frameworks. Plus, insights on leveraging AI for junior developers and calendar management tips. Happy holidays.
In this issue, explore leadership insights on tech leads, succession planning, and managing chaos in uncertain times. Discover the importance of relationship labeling and effective delegation for scaling. Plus, don't miss our reader survey.
In this issue, explore the math behind workplace interruptions with Can Duruk, learn about effective board meetings with Kevin Goldsmith, and discover how to articulate your thoughts intelligently with Dan Koe. Plus, insights on managing unplanned work from Jim Grey.
In this issue, we explore how startups can maintain their edge amidst rapid growth, the hidden traps of success, and navigating low-trust environments. Plus, insights on effective one-on-ones and managing team dynamics.
In this issue, we explore why software development slows down, the importance of measuring developer performance accurately, and the hidden costs of shadow work in engineering teams. Plus, insights on startup team organization and the art of effective communication in tech.
In this issue, explore the evolving demands of engineering management with Will Larson, dive into strategic insights from Roger Martin, and uncover the importance of authentic mission statements with Jason Cohen. Plus, learn about architectural debt and the power of second-order thinking from Phil McKinney.
This issue explores innovative leadership tactics, from forming councils of AI agents for decision-making to effective 1:1s and becoming "the Consequence." Plus, insights on managing AI coding challenges and improving retrospectives.
In this issue, explore insights on leadership for principal tech ICs, measuring engineering productivity, the power of clear thinking, and the pitfalls of misleading analogies. Plus, learn why honesty outlasts deceit. Don't miss it.
In this issue, explore the balance between team happiness and accountability, the true essence of innovation, and how to prioritize effectively in leadership. Plus, discover how joy can enhance productivity.
This issue covers essential insights for career growth and team management, from transitioning to leadership and driving your own promotion to effective stakeholder management and engineering team scaling. Don't miss it.
In this issue, explore strategic balance in decision-making, navigate product and legal tensions, and understand risk accumulation. Plus, discover the value of performance engineering and how engineers can influence company politics effectively.
This issue dives into the importance of navigating workplace politics effectively, the pitfalls of hiring only senior engineers, and strategies for successful AI adoption. Discover insights on decision-making and the need for speed in software teams.
This issue dives into essential engineering management artifacts, the roles of technocrats vs. strategists, and how to motivate yourself through tough tasks. Plus, explore AI's impact on software development and the evolving landscape of tech leadership.
This issue dives into the power of effective messaging and influence, highlighting techniques like Nemawashi and the importance of understanding your audience. Plus, explore insights on overcoming negative spirals and standing out in your career.
This issue dives into how Agentic AI transformed Elliot Graebert's coding journey, the importance of solving customer problems, and the nuances of time vs. capacity allocation. We also explore AI's impact on code reviews and engineering excellence.
In this issue, explore invaluable insights from Amazon's CTO on infrastructure, the pitfalls of hiring perfection, and fostering direct communication in teams. Learn how to transform complaints into constructive feedback and understand organizational dynamics.
In this issue, we explore strategies for negotiating salary increases, the impact of workplace culture on behavior, and the hidden costs of slow feedback loops in software development. Plus, learn the importance of repairing management mistakes.
In this issue, we explore managing experienced engineers, the distinction between glue and back-office teams, and effective collaboration to tackle technical debt. Plus, insights on AI adoption and mental models to enhance intuition.