Technically Leadership

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Exploring the how and why of effective team management for technical leaders.

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TL011: Getting the Entire Team to Speak

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04/10/25 • 41 min

On today’s episode we’re joined by Daniel Ward to get a sneak preview of his talk on Getting the Entire Team to Speak, which he’ll give at DevOpsDay Austin. His addresses the challenges of getting people to speak up. Why is this needed? Getting input from everyone on a team lets people raise issues and... Read more »

TL005: Navigating the Practical and Emotional Challenges of Tech Layoffs

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10/10/24 • 21 min

Layoffs are a sensitive topic in the tech industry. Host Laura Santamaria discusses the emotional and practical impacts on employees and leaders. She also covers the signs of potential layoffs, and strategies for job searching post-layoff while maintaining perspective. She concludes with a tips for leaders to more effectively lead their teams through a layoff.... Read more »

TL006: From Blame to Empowerment: Changing Team Culture in Tech

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10/24/24 • 46 min

Leadership has a huge impact on an organization’s culture, including tech teams. On the positive side, leaders can foster healthy, productive environments. On the negative side, they can build hostile, blame-centric viper pits. Today’s episode of Technically Leadership examines how to strive for the positive by shielding teams from internal politics, developing empathetic leadership, distinguishing... Read more »

TL008: How to Hire Top Performers

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11/21/24 • 37 min

Hiring is never an easy process. On today’s show, guest Brian Hogan and host Laura Santamaria explore the intricacies of hiring top performers in the tech industry. Brian talks about how to set up a fair and structured interview process, including the use of rubrics to evaluate candidates consistently. He discusses the challenges of assessing... Read more »

TL002: The Philosophical Roots of Leadership

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08/29/24 • 40 min

On this episode of Technically Leadership, we talk about the philosophical underpinnings of leadership. We discuss what it means to hold and drive a vision for a technical organization, how to build a strong team culture, handling layoffs and letting people go, and exploring what philosophy can teach us about leadership. Guest Matt Butcher, CEO... Read more »

TL001: The Line Between Management and IC Leadership

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07/25/24 • 43 min

This first episode of Technically Leadership explores distinctions and commonalities between the management track and the staff engineer track with guests Nick Silkey and Martin Smith. Our guests share their stories from both perspectives and offer advice for those considering similar paths in technical leadership. Episode Guests: Nick Silkey and Martin Smith Nick Silkey, Senior... Read more »

TL000: Announcing Technically Leadership, a New Podcast for the Next Phase of Your Career

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07/17/24 • 3 min

Technically Leadership is a brand new podcast on the Packet Pushers network. Host Laura Santamaria explores leadership in the tech industry, with conversations and insights to help you development your management skills. Whether you’re considering your first management role or you’re an experienced manager working your way to the C-suite, this podcast is for you.... Read more »

TL004: Fostering Psychological Safety for Tech Teams

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09/26/24 • 34 min

The concept of psychological safety originated from research on surgical teams. Psychological safety is essential as it allows team members to voice concerns without fear of retaliation. As a leadership tool, it can help people perform at their highest levels. In this episode of Technically Leadership, guest Wesley Faulkner talks with host Laura Santamaria about... Read more »

TL003: Leveling Up Your Team’s Skills

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09/13/24 • 40 min

IT work requires ongoing training and skills development. Laura Santamaria and guest Scott Robohn discuss strategies for leveling up your team to ensure they have the skills they need. Laura and Scott talk about the need for continuous learning and explore options for encouraging skill development, even in budget-constrained environments. Good leaders should guide by... Read more »

TL009: Shifting to a Growth Mindset for Organizational Success

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12/12/24 • 36 min

A growth mindset not only advances you, but can help to advance those around you. Today we delve into the concept of a growth mindset with guest Sasha Czarkowski. We contrast the growth mindset with a fixed mindset, highlighting the latter’s detrimental effects on creativity and learning. The discussion also highlights the importance of psychological... Read more »

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How many episodes does Technically Leadership have?

Technically Leadership currently has 12 episodes available.

What topics does Technically Leadership cover?

The podcast is about Cto, Podcasts, Ceo, Cio, Business and Careers.

What is the most popular episode on Technically Leadership?

The episode title 'TL001: The Line Between Management and IC Leadership' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Technically Leadership?

The average episode length on Technically Leadership is 34 minutes.

How often are episodes of Technically Leadership released?

Episodes of Technically Leadership are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Technically Leadership?

The first episode of Technically Leadership was released on Jul 17, 2024.

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