SimpleLeadership specifically focuses on improving the craft of software engineering leadership. As a VP of Engineering & CTO I am acutely aware of the lack of good resources available for new and existing software engineering managers. SimpleLeadership is designed for both new and experienced software & technology managers who want to build high-performing teams, better motivate & mentor their employees, reduce attrition and advance their career. It is for people who want to go beyond just being a manager and become a true leader.
In this interview based show I ask each guest to share their journey from individual contributor to software engineering manager and provide any guidance on the transition. The SimpleLeadership Podcast will present real and actionable stories from people who have navigated their way from being an individual contributor into a software engineering manager. We will also hear from experts on specifics of team dynamics, motivation, feedback, leadership and many more aspects of being a successful engineering manager.
Joe Goldberg from Energy Savvy and formally of Amazon.com discusses great resources for new and existing engineering managers. Please check the show notes for links to these great resources.
Aug 28, 2017•42 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast
Today’s special episode is a live fireside chat I moderated with Nick Caldwell who is the VP of Engineering at Reddit. This event was put together by the founder of the San Francisco Engineering Leadership Community, Jerry Li. SFELC is an exclusive and curated community for engineering leaders in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in early 2016, they’ve grown to 400 leaders from over 200 companies. Their mission is to create a fundamentally better way for engineering leaders to learn and connec...
Aug 21, 2017•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast
In this episode Patrick Kua from Thoughtworks discusses the importance of having good technical leadership on teams. He also discusses his new book, "Talking with Tech Leads: From Novices to Practitioners"
Aug 14, 2017•40 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast
In this episode Joan Gamell from LinkedIn discusses how important it is to keep your technical skills as you move into software engineering management.
Aug 07, 2017•35 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast
Quang Hoang from PlatoHQ discusses the importance of mentoring and how his company is helping connect engineering managers to experienced leaders for mentorship and guidance.
Jul 31, 2017•43 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast
Jerry Li from Groupon discusses the differences between performance coaching and growth coaching for employees. He also discusses his Meetup, the San Francisco Engineering Leadeship Meetup.
Jun 11, 2017•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast
Welcome to the first episode of The Simple Leadership Podcast. I introduce this podcast aimed at giving you the tips to become a top manager and an effective leader.
Dec 21, 2016•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast