Leadership Mindsets
from Developing Up Hosted by Mike Miles
Technical leadership is not a specific role, it is a mindset. In this episode we talk with Adam Bergstein (@n3rdstein), V.P. of Engineering at Hook42 (@hook42inc) about what it takes to be a technical leader. In our discussion we tak about behaviours and traits that technical leaders embody and exhibit. Adam shares his personal journey of becoming a technical leader. Explaining how developers of any level, from junior to senior, can become leaders themselves. You have the opportunity to embody these traits to grow your development career. Key Takeaways Technical Leadership is a state of mind, not a specific role. Leadership is not about being the smartest person in the room. Lead by example and empower others. Three Leadership traits Focuses on quality of their work. Constantly learns about business needs and team needs. Not afraid to fail and helps others when they fail. Links from this Episode nerdstein.net Understanding Technical Leadership The Pragmatic Programmer* Previous Episodes Mentioned Leading By Example Dealing with Setbacks Continous Learning Have an idea for a future episode? Tweet Us: @devuppodcast Email Us: [email protected] *We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
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Technical leadership is not a specific role, it is a mindset. In this episode we explore the traits and behaviors that make for great technical leaders. No matter your development role or experience you have the opportunity to embody these traits to grow your development career. Show notes for this episode can be found at http://www.developingup.com/31
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