Welcome to Chronicles of The Engineering Manager, where I talk about the things I learn on a day to day basis as a software developer suddenly wearing the hat of an engineering manager.
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The Effective Engineering Manager podcast provides proven solutions and best practices to software engineering managers of all levels that allow them to effectively manage teams to deliver results on time and with high quality. This podcast is presented to you by Slava Imeshev and Adam Axelrod. Sharing our knowledge, we leverage 25+ years of our combined engineering management experience in getting stuff done. We share practical recommendations on getting stuff done, project and program mana ...
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Real answers to questions about work and life in software development. Are you just starting your first software development job? Or working towards that next step in your career? Just wondering if software engineering is for you, and how to get into the industry? Or managing developers, and wondering how? Send in your question to askanengineeringmanager@gmail.com, and we will tell you what we wish we had known in your place.
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Join host Vidal Graupera, as he sits down with top engineering managers from leading tech companies to discuss the challenges and triumphs of managing engineering teams. Each episode provides valuable insights and practical tips for anyone looking to enhance their management skills. In addition to interviews, the Managers Club podcast features resource segments to help you stay up-to-date on the latest tools and trends in the industry. Tune in to level up your management game. Support this p ...
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Maintaining Team Morale Through Tough Times
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In this episode, we talk about what causes tough times for companies and how being smart with money and saving up can help keep the business healthy during downturns. We focus on how leaders can boost team morale when things get tough, using tools like one-on-one meetings, positive feedback, kudos programs, and team outings. We also cover the impor…
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Managing Hyperperformers
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We dedicate this episode to managing hyper performers. We define who the hyperperformers are, what distinguishes them from the rest of the team and how to manage hyperperformers for the maximum results while retaining them. We share management practices to avoid. In the end provide a checklist that our listeners can use to manage hyperperformers ef…
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Building Effective Strategy
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We present the essential components of developing and communicating a strategy in engineering management, emphasize the need for strategies to be documented, measurable, and aligned with business needs. We share the importance of having a strategy as an engineering manager aspiring to drive change and innovation. We emphasize the need for a clear v…
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How to Unlock Product-Market Fit: Strategies for Success | Expert Insights from Vidya
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Learn the secrets to achieving product-market fit from renowned coach Vidya Dinamani, Product Rebels Founder & author of Ground Work, in this exclusive interview with Vidal.Vidya shares invaluable insights on discovering your market needs, validating customers, and creating a winning MVP. You'll get actionable tips on:* Defining your target custome…
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Accelerating AI in Your Team: Strategies for Success
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In this video, we dive into the world of AI and how to effectively accelerate AI in your team. Our special guest, Bhavesh Mehta, an EM at Uber, shares his experiences and insights on leveraging AI technologies. From the potential of AI in transforming organizations to the challenges and opportunities it brings, we explore key learnings and strategi…
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Unveiling the Secrets to New Manager Success
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Starting a new management role can be daunting. To help new managers thrive, I spoke with Eric Girard, CEO of Girard Training Solutions, who shared his top tips for leadership success. In this practical video, Eric reveals common new manager mistakes and how to avoid them. He explains the importance of setting clear goals, delegating effectively, a…
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Mastering Workplace Communication: Avoid These Common Mistakes
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In this video, communication expert Gary Ross shares valuable insights into workplace communication, highlighting common mistakes people make and offering strategies for improvement. Discover the importance of clarity in communication and learn how to check understanding effectively without being repetitive. Gary also discusses the role of nonverba…
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Tim Wenzel: Building Exceptional Teams
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We are featuring a guest, Tim Wenzel, who is a Silicon Valley native, an expert in startup recruiting, including building early teams at PayPal and Tesla, and a founder and an executive recruiter at The (A)Lyst Group. Tim shares practical recommendations on feedback, candidate experience, and building teams in dynamic startup environments. In the e…
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The Secret to Mastering Work-Life Balance ft. Jossie Haines
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Join Vidal and his special guest Jossie Haines, executive coach and former VP of Software Engineering, in this enlightening discussion on work-life balance, or as Jossie prefers to call it, work-life integration. The concept may seem like a contradiction at first. Still, Jossie delves deep into its philosophy and discusses the importance of priorit…
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We dive deep into the importance of trust in engineering management, and how it impacts productivity. We share that trust is built and reinforced over time. We highlight the different layers of trust, including organizational, team, and individual trust, and emphasize the need for consistency and building trust through actions. We explore the subtl…
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How to Stay Motivated and Crush Business-Critical Projects
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In this video, Rajesh Janakiraman, an engineering manager at Google, shares his insights and experiences on leading business critical projects while ensuring his team remains motivated and doesn't burn out. Business critical projects can be intense, high visibility deadlines that often shift roadmaps and include executive-level oversight. Building …
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Measuring Success & Performance of Managers - A Deep Dive
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Are you an Engineering Manager curious about gauging your effectiveness and success in your role? In this insightful episode, we dive deep into metrics and stakeholder management with Ivan Bilan, an experienced engineering manager. Discover the core metrics for measuring engineering manager performance in people leadership, product quality, deliver…
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Effective Dependency Management
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We share how to manage project dependencies in a way that brings results. We are going to define what a dependency is and how to manage your dependencies to ensure that the projects you are a part of are delivered on time and with quality. In the end we will provide a checklist that our listeners can use to ensure that their project dependencies ar…
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Red Flags and Insider Tips for Working with Recruiters
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In this engaging conversation, experienced technical recruiter Kate Parton shares vital advice and insider tips for candidates seeking job opportunities in the tech industry. She discusses red flags to watch for, navigating compensation discussions, common misconceptions about the recruiting process, and how to make the most of your partnership wit…
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Managing Through Crises and Lessons Learned: Insights for Leaders
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In this episode, we delve into the world of effective crisis management. Discover valuable insights and strategies for engineering leaders in this interview with Hima Madala, a seasoned engineering manager at Disney with a proven track record of leading teams through crises. Hima shares her experiences and lessons learned from managing up to senior…
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Unlock Your Potential: The Power of Self-Promotion for Career Success
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Join Laura Chattington, the lead trainer at ActivateMyCareerLive.com, as she dives deep into the world of self-promotion and personal branding. With years of experience coaching professionals to elevate their careers, Laura shares valuable insights and success stories from her own journey and that of her clients.In this informative and engaging vid…
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How I Went from Engineer to Manager Overnight, Lessons Learned
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In this interview, we follow the journey of Swathi Sundar, an engineering manager at Benchling and ex-Uber, who, as a tech lead, was suddenly made an engineering manager overnight. Through her personal experiences, Swathi shares the challenges and lessons she learned during this transition period. From managing expectations and leading a team to de…
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How to Run Successful Daily Scrum Meetings
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Ron Lichty, Interim VP of Engineering, SW Dev Advisor, Agile consultant, and author, shares tips and best practices for conducting effective stand-up meetings. Also known as daily scrums, stand-ups are a crucial way for teams to stay on track and communicate with each other. In this conversation, Ron covers common misconceptions about stand-ups, th…
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We offer an effective way of introducing innovation to an engineering team and getting results regardless of the organization size. In the end we offer an actionable checklist that engineering managers can use to start innovating today.Kirjoittanut Adam Axelrod
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What is Emotional Intelligence & How to Increase EQ
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We discuss emotional intelligence and how to improve your EQ with Phil Johnson, a coach, and authority on leadership and EQ. EQ is a potent tool that can aid in your leadership success. If you're interested in learning more about emotional intelligence, check out this video! We'll discuss everything you need to know about emotional intelligence, fr…
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How Leaders Should Think About Artificial Intelligence and What They Should Do
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Many business leaders struggle to wrap their heads around artificial intelligence and what it could mean for their companies. In this episode, Kavita Ganesan, author of The Business Case for AI, will explore how leaders should think about AI and what they should do to ensure that their companies are prepared for the future. We'll also bust some of …
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How to be BELIEVABLE & DECISIVE: Key qualities of effective leadership
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To be an effective leader, you need to be believable and decisive. In this video, Sabry Tozin, Vice President of Engineering at LinkedIn, explains "believability," which is an important part of being a good leader. He also discusses how and why it is important to be decisive. We'll also show you how to avoid the mistakes that can cost you dearly. S…
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SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR NEW MANAGERS: A Guide for Millennials
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Emily Tsitrian, a former manager at Stripe and author of "Make Me the Boss," takes us through what it takes to be a successful new manager in the corporate world. If you're a millennial looking for tips on being a successful manager, this video is definitely for you! We'll outline everything you need to know to be a successful manager and lead your…
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How to Advocate for your Team: Everything You Need to Know with Mallika Rao
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Mallika Rao, engineering manager at Twitter, explains what it means to advocate for your team and how to do it effectively. She shares her perspective and tips on the promotion process, how to develop strong promo packets, why to be aggressive on promotions, working with committees, and many other tips for advancing your direct reports' careers as …
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Managing Up: Complaining
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We are starting a series on managing up. In this episode we talk about how not to communicate work issues to your boss. We define what complaining is and why complaining is ineffective. We provide a checklist that our listeners can use to see if their upward communications are in the complaining territory. You know that you are complaining when bri…
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Tips for Success as an Engineering Manager, José R. Arzuaga — Staff Engineering Manager, GitHub
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In this conversation, José R. Arzuaga - Staff Engineering Manager, GitHub, covers important tips for success as an engineering leader. We discuss the importance of advice for managers starting out, time management, diversity, hiring, uncomfortable feedback, how you would find a good mentor, book recommendations, and how to create an effective team.…
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In this episode, Adam and Slava discuss the new normal of the remote workplace. We discuss the challenges in working remote, key benefits to being remote, and provide guidance for managers to effectively manage remote teams and maximize healthy productivity.Kirjoittanut Adam Axelrod
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How to Address Bias and Improve Diversity —Tacita Morway, CTO at Textio
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Learn how to address bias and improve workplace diversity with Tacita Morway's advice. As CTO at Textio, she is on the front lines of addressing discrimination and improving diversity. In this inspiring talk, Tacita shares her experiences with bias and offers practical advice for improving diversity in the workplace. She advises how to build a pipe…
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Engineering Management Lessons, Things You Need to Know, Dana Sherrell, VP Engineering
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Watch on YouTube In this video, Dana Sherrell, VP of Engineering at Boulevard, shares some of her most important lessons about engineering management. This video is a must-watch if you’re thinking about becoming an engineering manager or are already in a leadership role. She covers many topics, including going from IC to a manager, transparency — c…
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Engineering Management Lessons, Things You Need to Know, Agata Grzybek Engineering Manager
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In this video, Agata Grzybek, engineering manager at Netflix, shares some of her most important lessons about engineering management. This video is a must-watch if you're thinking about becoming an engineering manager or are already in a leadership role. She covers many topics, including burnout, meditation, women in tech, coaching, productivity, n…
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How to Plan Your Career for Engineering Leaders: Tips and Important Advice
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Want to learn more about career planning? We discuss what career planning is and what the most crucial considerations are. What strategies may individuals use to increase the clarity of their career planning? How would you go about career planning, particularly as a manager or leader in engineering? Why do some individuals stay in middle management…
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Escalating Work Issues Effectively
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We offer an approach to escalating work issues that brings results without destroying relationships. We share what the escalations are, the impact of escalating unskillfully, and how to escalate professionally and effectively. In the end we provide a checklist that our listeners can use to escalate work issues effectively.…
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Crucial Lessons on Managing Up: How To Work With Your Boss | Influence | Assertive Communication
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What are some of the biggest challenges that people encounter in managing up? How should people speak to their manager? How to use influence. What is assertive communication? And how to ask for what you want. Plus important advice for those raised not to disagree with authority. You will leave with resources to develop the skill of managing up.--- …
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How to be an Introverted Leader. Tips for Women, First and Second Generation Managers
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Introverted? Make this your superpower by learning how to be an introverted leader! I spoke to Wen Hsu, a coach who specializes in working with first- and second-generation female leaders. The benefits and drawbacks of being a first or second-generation immigrant are explored. We cover why imposter syndrome can be a good thing! We also talk about d…
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Engineering Management Lessons — Learn to be a great Engineering Leader with Anand Safi
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Learn to be a great engineering leader. This week I speak with Anand Safi, Director of Engineering at Mark43, Advisory Board Member, Mentor & Coach. We talk about what is important to look for in hiring, the importance of having a routine and themes for the day, strategy, ruthless prioritization, focussing on people's strengths, and more.--- Suppor…
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Leadership Lessons — Madhu Vorha Director of Engineering
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Learn to be a great engineering leader. This week I speak with Madhu Vohra Director of Engineering at VMWare. We talk about the ability to manage work, life, kids all of that, given that our lives and work have blended so well, the necessity of inclusive job descriptions in hiring, the importance of hiring, focusing on your strengths, relinquishing…
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Leadership Lessons — Swapna Savant Director of Engineering
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Learn to be a great engineering leader. This week I speak with Swapna Savant Director of Engineering at Headspace Health and founder of adaptUp. We talk about presenting to executives, the necessity of inclusive job descriptions in hiring, self-awareness, setting realistic goals rather than aiming for the stars, plus networking ideas, and more! #en…
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Improve Your Presentations with Neil Thompson from Teach the Geek to Speak
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Teach the Geek to Speak's Neil Thompson discusses improving presentations this week. We cover: What are engineers' biggest public speaking challenges? How should presenters prepare? What's the difference between non-technical and technical audiences? Does the rise of WFH affect how to do presentations over Zoom vs. face-to-face best? And more! Tran…
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Engineering Leadership with Chintan Shah, VP Engineering at Collective & ex-Uber
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Chintan Shan, VP of Engineering at Collective & ex-Uber joins me this week. We talk about the Jobs to be Done framework and great advice for sourcing candidates. In addition, he shares some key points for new managers and two good book recommendations for managers. Transcript at https://managersclub.com/engineering-leadership-chintan-shah-vp-engine…
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Engineering Leadership with Guillermo Manzo, Senior Manager Expedia & US Marine
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Guillermo Manzo, Senior Engineering Manager at Expedia, joins me this week. We hear how he went from the Marine Corps to a successful engineering leader. Guillermo offers leadership and delegation tips. We discuss hiring diversity. And we cover his approach to career advancement and leveling up his direct reports among other things. Transcript at h…
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What is a Fractional CTO with Morgan Craft
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In this interview, I speak with Morgan Craft, a fractional CTO in NYC and founder of gitBabel. We discuss what a fractional CTO is, how someone can become one, the challenges, the business of being a fractional CTO, including how much money engineering leaders can make doing it. Morgan also shares some great advice on running a consultancy business…
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People and Product Focused Engineering Leadership with Happy Wang
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In this episode, I speak with Happy Wang, SVP of Engineering at Everbridge. We talk about how to be a people and product-focused engineering leader. Happy discusses her approach to hiring at startups and career development. In addition, she shares some key points for new managers and some good book recommendations for managers. #womenintech #engine…
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Being a Great Coach with Anjuan Simmons Engineering Coach at Help Scout
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In this podcast, I talk with Anjuan Simmons, Engineering Coach at Help Scout. We discuss how an engineering manager is like a coach. Anjuan has some great advice for aspiring engineering managers. We discuss a key insight between dissatisfaction and satisfaction. He talks about his player-centric approach, unique approach to time management, as wel…
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Effective Remote Work with James Stanier, Author and Director of Engineering at Shopify
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In this episode, I speak with James Stanier, Author and Director of Engineering at Shopify. We talk about working remotely, various best practices, team building, valuable resources for working remotely, how hiring has changed, and his new book Effective Remote Work. In addition, James offers advice for managers who are just starting out. You will …
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Get and Pass the Engineering Leadership Interview with Kevin Doiron Executive Recruiter
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In this episode, I speak with Kevin Dorion, my former co-worker at Uber and now an executive recruiter at Okta, on how to get and pass the Engineering Leadership Interview. We go over how to get an interview, what to put on LinkedIn profile, crucial questions you should ask, and negotiating an offer. #leadership #management #interviewtips #engineer…
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Get and Pass the Engineering Leadership Interview with Kyle Cooper Leadership Recruiter at Meta
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In this episode, I speak with Kyle Cooper, Leadership Recruiter at Meta, on how to get and pass the Engineering Leadership Interview. We go over how to get an interview, preparation, common reasons people don’t get hired, and negotiating an offer. #leadership #management #interviewtips #engineering--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif…
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017: Typical Mistakes of new engineering managers
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What possible mistakes should I be aware of as a new engineering manager? Typical mistakes that almost every new engineering manager makes, why they are bad, and how to avoid them.
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Get and Pass the Engineering Leadership Interview with Flo Monier Leadership Recruiter at Airbnb
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In this episode, I speak with Flo Monier, an Airbnb Leadership Recruiter, on how to get and pass the Engineer Leadership Interview. We go over how to get an interview, preparation, common reasons people don't get hired, and negotiating an offer among other things.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/managersclub/support…
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016: Unconventional ways to kickstart a career in tech (Interview with William A. Adams)
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How can people without a traditional tech background get access to jobs in technology? As a manager, what can I do to find that kind of talent, and provide on-ramps to a career in tech? What roadblocks are there typically, and how to solve them? For this episode, rather than just me talking, I interviewed an expert in this field: William A. Adams, …
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