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The SimpleLeadership Podcast (iTunes link) 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.
During these interviews I ask each guest to share their journey from individual contributor to software engineering manager and provide any guidance on the transition. I also like to focus each podcast on a specific theme related to the challenges of managing and leading software engineering teams & organizations.
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Play / pause 1x 1.5x 2x 0:00 0:00 00:45:51 volume How to Manage Efficiently Through a Merger or Acquisition with Loïc Houssier Effectively leading a team through an acquisition or merger can be shaky ground to navigate. You aren’t just dealing with merging teams, tech stack, and processes—but also a culture. Your team needs leadership […]
Play / pause 1x 1.5x 2x 0:00 0:00 00:52:41 volume Cultivating Diversity in the Workplace with Tess Hatch and Jess Mink Cultivating diversity in the workplace is at the forefront of challenges that starts-ups face. Creating diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, and even opinions and skill sets is something every business must implement. You need […]
Play / pause 1x 1.5x 2x 0:00 0:00 00:36:58 volume Why Becoming An Effective Leader Involves Changing The Language You Use, with Krister Ungerböck Being an effective leader is about more than just managing people efficiently. Krister Ungerböck (unger-bahk) joins us today to talk about why being a leader is about changing the language you […]
Play / pause 1x 1.5x 2x 0:00 0:00 00:50:29 volume How to Improve Your Management Skills with Jocelyn Goldfein What does it take to up your game and improve your management skills? Do you need to read better books or get around the right environment? Here to help us dig in and understand some key […]
Play / pause 1x 1.5x 2x 0:00 0:00 00:42:50 volume How to Create an Empowering Work Environment with Scott Carleton What does it look like to create a work environment where employees can succeed and thrive? Are there steps you can take as a leader to encourage and support your team members in a meaningful […]
Play / pause 1x 1.5x 2x 0:00 0:00 0:46:49 volume An Inside Look at How a Distributed Company Operates with Zapier’s Bryan Helmig As the economy and various business sectors continue to evolve, many leaders are looking at how transitioning to a distributed company might be the best option going forward. I had the pleasure […]
Play / pause 1x 1.5x 2x 0:00 0:00 00:47:35 volume Great Leadership Can Be Learned with Johnathan and Melissa Nightingale There’s good news for all you tech leaders who feel you got thrown into management without much preparation – leadership can be learned. My guests on this episode of SimpleLeadership are Johnathan and Melissa Nightingale, […]
Play / pause 1x 1.5x 2x 0:00 0:00 0:00 volume Best Practices for Managing Remote Teams with Steph Smith Steph is the Head of Publications at Toptal, a serial maker, and a supporter of women in technology. Outside of leading a remote team of a few dozen, she is a self-taught developer that builds projects related to […]
Play / pause 1x 1.5x 2x 0:00 0:00 0:00 volume Having a Growth Mindset with Patrick Pena Patrick has spent his career applying his engineering talents to the healthcare industry. In that time he’s focused on learning and growing as an engineer, a teammate, team lead, and more recently as an engineering manager. He considers […]
Play / pause 1x 1.5x 2x 0:00 0:00 0:00 volume Bootstrapping Inclusion with Jason Wong Jason Wong is a proven engineering leader, diversity & inclusion consultant, and doughnut enthusiast. With almost two decades of experience in building and scaling web applications, he has worked in a range of industries from academia to online media and […]