Category: Tech Lead
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Transform Your One-on-Ones: A Technical Leader’s Guide to Meaningful Meetings
Introduction Are your one-on-ones feeling like a waste of time? Imagine transforming these meetings from awkward status updates into powerful sessions that boost team engagement, accelerate career growth, and build stronger relationships with your teammates. As someone who has spent over a decade in software development, with seven years in leadership and four years coaching…
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Transform Your One-on-Ones: A Technical Leader’s Guide to Meaningful Meetings
Introduction Are your one-on-ones feeling like a waste of time? Imagine transforming these meetings from awkward status updates into powerful sessions that boost team engagement, accelerate career growth, and build stronger relationships with your teammates. As someone who has spent over a decade in software development, with seven years in leadership and four years coaching…
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Tech Lead’s First 100 Days
Congratulations on your promotion to Tech Lead! This is undoubtedly an exciting milestone in your career, but with great power comes great responsibility. As you step into this new role, it’s crucial to have a clear roadmap to ensure both personal and team success. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the uncharted waters…
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Tony Robbins-Inspired Tech Leadership: 10 Must-Read Tips
Embarking on the journey to become an effective technical leader requires a combination of skills, mindset, and strategies. In my quest for leadership excellence, I delved into the teachings of renowned life coach and self-help guru, Tony Robbins. Having immersed myself in his books and videos, I’ve distilled a set of principles inspired by Robbins…
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The Journey of a Tech Lead: Dispelling Myths and Embracing Growth
You’ve been promoted to a tech lead position, and it’s a cause for celebration. You’re undoubtedly smart and capable, but as you step into your new role, doubts start to creep in. The first meeting where the conversation delves into unfamiliar territory can be daunting. Impostor syndrome sets in, and you wonder, “Shouldn’t I know…
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10 years of fears in Software Engineering
Over a decade ago, I embarked on a journey into the world of software development, a path that has been riddled with challenges and, more importantly, fears. Today, I want to share my experiences, not as a display of triumph, but as a testament to the universal struggles that many in the field face. I’ve…
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Ditching the Excuses: Empower Yourself to Reach Your Goals
Have you ever found yourself waiting for motivation to strike when you need it the most, only to feel like it’s playing hard to get? If so, you’re not alone. In this blog post, we’ll explore the wisdom behind the Motivation Myth, inspired by Jeff Hayden’s book(affiliate link), and reveal the secrets to simplifying motivation.…